Best Ice Cream Parlours & Dessert Spots in Mumbai (2025 Guide)

Mumbai’s dessert culture is a flavourful blend of nostalgia, innovation, and global influence. From century-old ice cream legends at Marine Drive to artisanal gelato in Bandra and indulgent dessert cafés across the suburbs, the city offers something for every kind of sweet tooth. This curated 2025 list brings together 50 highly-loved and currently operating dessert destinations across Mumbai & MMR — perfect for ice cream lovers, café explorers, and food bloggers alike.

Traditional & Iconic Parlours (The Classics)

These are the heritage spots, famous for hand-churned or unique, nostalgic offerings.

1. Naturals Ice Cream (Multiple Outlets - Juhu, Powai, Borivali, etc.) - Famous for real fruit flavours, Tender Coconut is a signature.
2. K. Rustom Ice Cream (Churchgate) - Legendary spot famous for its unique ice cream sandwiches (slab between wafers).
3. Taj Ice Cream (Bohri Mohalla, Byculla) - Known for traditional hand-churned ice cream made with an old 'sancha'.
4. Bachelorr's (Chowpatty) - Iconic roadside stall/cafe serving fresh juices and unique ice cream flavours like Chilli.
5. Apsara Ice Creams (Multiple Outlets - Powai, Vile Parle, etc.) - Handcrafted ice creams since 1971, known for fruit-based flavours like Guava.

1. Parsi Dairy Farm (Marine Lines/Fort) - Known for traditional dairy products, including rich, classic ice creams.
2. New Kulfi Centre (Colaba) - Specialized in traditional Indian Kulfi (Indian frozen dessert).
3. Bina's Homemade Icecream (Chowpatty) - Known for homemade, self-churned ice cream with exotic flavours.
4. Giani's (Multiple Outlets - Andheri, Colaba, etc.) - Famous Delhi-based chain known for traditional scoops and sundaes.
5. Havmor Ice Cream (Multiple Outlets - Kalyan, Santacruz, etc.) - Renowned Indian brand with a wide variety of classic flavours.