Olympia Coffee House, Colaba Mumbai
About
One of Mumbai's surviving Irani cafes, Olympia Coffee House retains its old-world charm with vintage furniture, large mirrors, and legendary bun maska and chai.
Basic Information
Timings
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry; snacks Rs 50-200
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Restaurant
How to Reach
Walk from Colaba bus depot. Near Regal Cinema.
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Cuffe Parade (0.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Churchgate (0.8 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Olympia Coffee House, Colaba
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Olympia Coffee House, Colaba
History
Established in the early 20th century by Irani immigrants, Olympia is one of the few remaining authentic Irani cafes in Mumbai. These cafes were once ubiquitous in the city.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Entry Fee
Free entry; snacks Rs 50-200
Type
Restaurant
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Irani cafes were started by Zoroastrian immigrants from Iran
At their peak, Mumbai had over 350 Irani cafes; now fewer than 30 remain
The cafe retains its original bentwood chairs and marble tables
Must-try: bun maska with Irani chai
The mutton samosas are legendary
Visit in the morning for the authentic cafe experience
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