Best Places To Visit In Bengaluru To Pick Up Christmas 2024 Goodies

In December, Bengaluru transforms into a festive wonderland. As you walk through the city, you’ll spot Christmas trees outside almost every shop, hear carols filling the air, and smell the irresistible aroma of freshly baked biscuits, gingerbread, plum, and rum cakes from bakeries across the city.

OT selected a few must-visit places in Bengaluru to pick up your hamper of Christmas baked goods from.

All Saint's Bakery

This well-known brand was founded in 1969 when VP Thomas arrived in the city with his brother from Kerala and started a family-run bakery business. The bakery believes in community building, hosting annual plum cake mixing gatherings to offer freshly baked plum cakes during Christmas. Their mature plum cake, enriched with apricots, walnuts, figs, raisins, and local favourites like chicken pie and chicken pinwheel, should be on your list.

Address: #126/2, Brigade Rd, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560025

Magnolia Bakery

Visit the Indian outlet of the NYC bakery (famous for its cameo in the HBO drama Sex and the City, where Carrie and Miranda were seen enjoying frosted pink cupcakes) to try the 6-inch Plum Loaf Cake. This classic Christmas treat is made with a blend of dry fruits soaked in rum and spiced fresh fruit, all baked into a rich, dense cake. Their vibrantly decorated cupcakes are incredibly popular, with regulars often queuing up to grab their favourites. Other Christmas specials include a variety of loaves, such as plum cake, marble cream cheese, and delectable strawberry sour cream. Try the tempting Mini Double Crust Apple Pie and Mini Apple Lattice Pie. Don't forget to pick up their cookie, biscotti, and crinkle jars—perfect as stocking fillers!

Address: J.K. Plaza, 788, 12th Main Rd, Indiranagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560038. Also at Phoenix Market City, Forum Mall - South Bangalore and Bellandur

Koshy's Parade Cafe

A visit to Koshy's is a must, especially when their Christmas menu is available. Founded by PO Koshy in 1952, this world-renowned café has remained a constant, where conversations flow effortlessly, and a table for two can quickly turn into a lively twelve-person dinner. Nirmala Govindarajan, author of Hunger's Daughter and Taboo, wrote both books while sitting in this very café. She recommends trying the fish cutlets, high-fibre rolls, cheese and tomato open toasts, and the ever-popular ginger tea.

Address: 39, St Marks Rd, Shanthala Nagar, Ashok Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560001

Krumb Kraft

For vegans tempted by Christmas dessert menus, Krumb Kraft has you covered. Starting as a home bakery in 2019, it has grown into a pan-Indian delivery outlet and baking institute. Founder Samruddhi Nayak attributes the success to customers' acquired taste for their sourdough bread. Don't miss their Christmas Pudding Cookies, Gingerbread, Vegan Plum Cake, and Christmas Stollen this season. For their signature sourdough bread, order a day in advance, as each batch is freshly prepared for every customer.

Address: No 167, 2nd floor, 2nd cross, 4th Main Rd, 2nd stage Indiranagar, Domlur, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560071

Moxy, Bengaluru Airport

Forgot to buy gifts for your friends or family in Bengaluru? Don’t worry! Moxy Bengaluru’s curated festive gift hampers have you covered. Available for pre-order or at their airport store, these hampers, filled with premium festive treats, come in two sizes.

Taj West End, Bengaluru

Taj West End Bengaluru presents its luxurious Christmas hampers, thoughtfully curated with festive treats like handcrafted chocolates, spiced cookies, and indulgent plum cakes. Starting at INR 3,000 + taxes, these hampers are available from December 15 to January 5, with an à la carte selection for a personalized touch to your celebrations.