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Cafe in Peddar Road
Rated: Good
based on 5 reviews
Under The Banyan Tree
34A, Sophia College Lane, Kemps Corner, Peddar Road, Mumbai
23517433, 9821222229
| Locality | Peddar Road |
|---|---|
| Landmark | Next to Sterling Apartments |
| Place Type | Cafe |
| Food Type | Coffee, Desserts, Italian |
| Timings | 11:00 AM to 11:00 PM |
| Price |
  Moderate
|
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- pasta finger-food dessert coffee
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first reviewed by anand
- User Reviews (5)
Mar 22, 2008
al fresco dining Mumbai ishtyle
For several years, Ramnik's Grocery store was the only place where the girls from Sophia could hang out. It was also the only place where the other young people in the area could hang out with them.
It came as a bit of a surprise when the decidedly uncool baniya shop became a slic new eatery Under the Banyan Tree. Truly under the Banyan Tree, it is a tiny little place which just about has enough space for a table, four PYT and a pastry counter. Which is why most of the eating does happen under the banyan tree or al fresco dining.
Pure vegetarian with good Italian style food, the pizzas were particularly good. A tad over priced for the ambience which is pleasant enough in Winter but hot in Summer, I would not really recommend it for a good old fashioned family dinner. Not because the food is not good, but because the place is distincly young - with the majority of its diners being collegians ( or at least those who look like collegians) you do begin to feel a bit out of place and truly aunty.
But if you don't feel like driving down to grab a bite, UTBT is just the place for a laid back dining experience with Good food ,no fuss and no frills.
Oct 22, 2007
Yummy Pastas, Great Location
We visited this place on the day of the 20/20 India-Australia match at Brabourne, which was lucky as the place was empty and we didn't have to wait to be seated.
All the food was good, and prices were quite reasonable too - the total bill for 8 people came to around Rs 1700 odd. We tried a couple of soups (Minestrone, Mushroom), the Caeser salad, Spiced Shoestring fries, Fries with cheese, around 6 different types of pasta, New
Potato and Cheddar Melt and brownie/chocolate shake for dessert. Of this, the cheesy chips, the New
Potato and Cheddar Melt and the pasta with Mamma Rossa sauce (imaginative combo of red and white sauce) were absolutely the yummiest!
Must also mention their lovely Watermelon & Mint cooler, which is very refreshing, especially on a warm day.
Desserts are okay, but I have yet to find one I really like!
They also serve sandwiches and pizzas by the slice, which is a good option for those on a budget and when everyone in a group wants to have a different pizza. Haven't tried this as yet, but will do so on my next visit.
A good joint for tasty and reasonable food at Pedder Road, definitely worth dropping by for lunch or dinner. It's also ideal for a quick snack or a quiet brunch with a good book.
Sep 05, 2007
truly amazing
must say the place was awesome ..loved the food and everything we after was quite good ..so was the place i quite like the concept of outdoor cafe cum restaurant ..
the food the hummus even i loved it as mention in previous reviews also the nachos were good so was the veggie wrap and the coffee and milkshakes were nice .plus the service too really had a good time a nice place to spend ur afternoon or evening
Sep 04, 2007
Amazingly serene Sunday hangout
Now most of the people that trickle into this place during the weekday are most likely star crossed loverboys looking to steal a minute or two with the Sophia all-girl's college. This place resides literally next door to the girl's hostel, making it a popular spot for young guys. What's so special about this place is the serene atmosphere it offers on a calm, Sunday morning. Fresh espresso, lavash and hummus and maybe a watermelon-mint cooler over the course of a few hours with a book or a chess board - now that sounds enticing. The owner is very courteous and hospitable, the menu is inventive, and the food quality is outstanding.
Whether you go here for the eye candy or to attain nirvana under the twisted branches of two giant banyans, Under the Banyan Tree will get you there.
Sep 02, 2007
Under a really huge banyan tree
I didn't expect this place to be *actually* located under a banyan tree, but was pleasantly surprised to find out that it indeed was right underneath one big friggin banyan tree.
They run a cafe with a lot of open area which they've covered with an awning (this might be just during the monsoon season). It is located sufficiently away from the Peddar road, so as to escape the incessant honking of cars on the road. The place makes you feel right at home with it's lovely quiet surroundings.
We had a small get-together of a few burrpers here, this morning. The owner himself supervised the serving of the food and drinks. The service was very efficient. A couple of must try items are the Watermelon + Mint aerated drink and the hummus pita bread combo. The Hummus was just out of the world. Truly fantastic. The cappuccino we had later was okayish.
This is one of those places, that you'd love to go back to with a big fat book on a warm and lazy Sunday afternoon. The only other place that comes close is Prithvi Cafe.
Next time you are planning a get-together or a birthday party, this is the place to go to.