8 Authentic Traditional Sweet Shops For Diwali In Mumbai
With Diwali being just around the corner, the entire city of Mumbai is engaged with the preparations. From cleaning their houses to welcome Goddess Lakshmi to endless shopping sprees to buy gifts for family and friends, Diwali is a festival that brings people together; it creates memories that last forever and is one of the most highly anticipated festivals in India.
One of the sweeter aspects of Diwali is buying everyone’s favourite mithais. Families all across Mumbai indulge in their favourite sweets during this festival. Food is an integral part of Diwali celebrations, and sweets are no exceptions. Mumbaikars stand in long lines to get their hands on their favourite sweets.
Traditional Sweet Shops In Mumbai
Mumbai has a long-standing culture of iconic establishments that have gone on to become cultural landmarks in their respective neighbourhoods. These traditional sweet shops are some of them. They’ve been around for as long as 200 years and their customers have spanned generations. Most of them are family-run shops, further cementing the social and cultural benefits that they provide, apart from delicious sweets of course.
Let’s have a look at some traditional sweet shops in Mumbai that will make for the perfect destination for your Diwali mithai cravings.
1. Jhama Sweets
Jhama
Jhama Sweets is an institution in itself. Established in the 1950s, this sweet shop in Chembur had humble beginnings. What started with just 8 sweets, now serves over 200 varieties. Jhama Sweets is a popular shop for people in Chembur and its surrounding neighbourhood, especially the Sindhi community. Among so many options, Jhama Sweets is best known for its Gulab Jamuns. Jhama Sweets now has over 8 outlets in Mumbai, thus bringing sweetness everywhere.
- Location: CG Rd, Camp(E), Chembur Colony, Chembur, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400074
- Timings: 8 AM to 11 PM
- Cost for two: Rs.500 only
2. M M Mithaiwala
What began as a catering business in 1946, M M Mithaiwala gained its footing in 1951 in Malad, Mumbai. Along with sweets, they also sell snacks and chaats, which is why you’ll always see a crowd here. This popular sweet shop is known for its traditional offerings such as laddoos, dry-fruits, and even assorted boxes. They also deliver internationally and also cater to corporate gifting needs.
- Location: Kasturba Rd, Opposite the Railway Station, Malad, Vijaykar Wadi Industrial, Vijaykar Wadi, Malad West, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400064, India
- Timing: 6.30 AM to 10 PM
- Cost for two: Rs.300 only
3. Suleman Mithaiwala
Diwali sweet shopping is incomplete without a visit to Suleman Mithaiwala in Bhendi Bazaar. Established in 1936, Suleman Mithaiwala has gone on to carve a name for itself among the top sweet shops in Mumbai serving traditional fare loved by everyone. Apart from traditional sweets, they also serve their signature sweet dishes like Aflatoon which is a blend of mawa, ghee, sugar, cashew nuts and egg along with Anda Pak, another egg-based delicacy.
- Location: No. 41F/G, Mohammed Ali Rd, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400003, India
- Timing: 8:00 AM to 1.30 AM
- Cost for two: Rs.300 only
4. Mumbadevi Jalebiwala
Situated near the Mumbadevi temple, which is where Mumbai gets its name from, Mumbadevi Jalebiwala is another iconic sweetmeat shop. It brings you a dish without which Diwali celebrations are incomplete; the humble Jalebi. They sell jalebis by the kilo and we aren’t surprised why. You can’t possibly stop at just one or two and have some left for your friends and family.
- Location: Mumbadevi Area, Bhuleshwar, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400002, India
- Timings: 6.30 AM- 10PM
- Cost For Two: Rs.100 only
5. D Damodar Mithaiwala
A Dadar institution in itself, D Damodar Mithaiwala was one of the first shops to introduce Bengali sweets in Mumbai. They are famous for their Kaju Katri, Malai Gota, Badam Pista Halwa, white ice halwa and various farsan and snacks. If you’re in or around Dadar, you could also get it delivered to your home.
- Location: Harganga Mahal, Khodadad Circle, Dadar East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400014, India
- Timings: Tue-Sun, 8 AM- 9 PM
- Cost For Two: Rs.300 only
6. Joshi Budhakaka Mahim Halwaiwala
Just like the name of the shop, their halwas too are a mouthful (but in a good way). This 200-year old shop is a legendary establishment in Mahim. Their Jelly and Maharaja halwas are best-sellers during Diwali. For the diet-conscious people, they also have low-calorie halwas which are big on taste and not on calories.
- Location: 6 West,Mahim Koliwada, Mahim West, Mahim, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400016, India
- Timings: Tue-Sun, 8 AM- 9 PM
- Cost For Two: Rs.150 only
7. Adarsh Mithai Mandir
Adarsh Mithai Mandir, Grant Road is a 66-year old sweet shop. Famous among locals, this sweet shop has upheld its name as a go-to shop during Diwali and all major celebrations. Aptly named ‘Mithai Mandir’, it has a large fan following that swears by its offerings which include boondi ladoo, jalebi, mawa boi, soan papdi, and malai peda.
- Location: 309, J Dadaji Road, Grant Road, Grant Road, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007, India
- Timing: 8:00 AM to 8.30 PM
- Cost For Two: Rs.400 only
8. Gulati’s Sweets and Snacks
Gulati’s is a haven for the North-Indian food lover. Since its inception, it has gone on to establish a name for itself. Situated in Andheri east, not only does it provide some of the best Chole Bhature and Samosas, its sweet section is equally enviable. Motichoor ladoos, rabdi, gulab jamuns, rasgullas; you name it and Gulati’s will show you how it’s done.
- Location: Shop No. 3, Ambika Apartment, Mahakali Caves Rd, Subhash Nagar, Andheri East, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400093, India
- Timing: 8.30 AM to 9.30 PM
- Cost For Two: Rs.200 only
In Conclusion
Whether you’re a foodie or not, it is inarguable that food brings people closer. Festivals, like Diwali, are often incomplete without the inclusion of food. Establishments like the ones listed above have proven time and again that food is the key to people’s hearts.
They’re cultural melting pots where people from the neighbourhood come closer and share the same bonding experience (a rather sweet one in this case); which they gladly take home to their family. From Gulab Jamun to jalebis, these sweets are cherished by people all over Mumbai. Having listed these traditional sweet shops, we hope you do have a sweet Diwali ahead!
Is there any shop you think we should have included? Or would you like to share your experiences with any of these sweet shops in Mumbai? Feel free to leave a comment down below and we’d love to hear you out!
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