Ideal Cafe

“Honestly visited this place after ages. Still the same vibe of 2000’s They still have that Juke box but the charges of the song has changed from 5₹/- to 25₹/- a song. Rest all a gif place to go.”

“its a restro bar playing jukebox near girgaon chowpatti. Tried parsi egg akuri with bread and coffee. it was really good combo. only downside : it seems its cash only restro bar. You wii love it if you like bollywood songs and parsi food.”

Note & Navigate★★★★

Visited on a weekend evening. This place has a charming old heritage feel with a cozy complete 90s vibe, making it quite unique compared to modern cafés. Do note that parking is not available, so visiting on weekends may require some planning. They serve pure vegetarian food along with egg-based dishes only (no other non-veg). Their egg akuri is one of the popular items, and it was quite good. The menu is limited but decent — we also tried pizza, which was very average. They serve good beer, which pairs nicely with the nostalgic vibe. One of the highlights is the amazing jukebox with a great music selection that really enhances the retro atmosphere. The staff is polite and helpful, making the experience pleasant. Important tip: they accept cash only, no online payment options, so remember to carry cash. Overall, a great spot to visit with your gang if you enjoy 90s vibes,old pop music ,the Himesh and Imran Hashmi era music, simple comfort food, and chilled beer. A fun place to rela

Sneha Lenze★★★★

Cafe Ideal is one of those places that feels frozen in time. Overlooking Chowpatty, it offers beautiful sea views, old-school Mumbai charm, and a relaxed atmosphere that's perfect for slowing down. The vintage décor and classic music add to the nostalgia, making it a great spot to sit back, enjoy a meal, and watch the city go by. Whether you're catching up with friends or spending some quiet time alone, the ambience is what truly makes this place special.

Jinesh Nair★★★★

The OG cafe ideal.this was on my list for a very very long time. It's a an old Parsi place( in terms of when it was established, the interior is mix of staying to true to a old Parsi cafe yet modern looking interiors) and almost like a landmark in the area. I happened to servicey Harley close by and came here to kill 1-2 hours . Food - ordered the chana garlic fry, it was good. Ambience - really well done, try and get a table that helps you see the seashore, not a lot of mumbai restaurants have this feature. Service - Very nice , they have old faithful folks and it shows in how they treat customers One very important point - They only take Cash, no upi, no cc. ( Don't ask, it's beyond me, maybe to have a bit of tax advantage i guess ) Overall recommend this place. Will go there as a proper visit when in the area to try out their other dishes in their cafe .

Kumar Anand Venkatraman★★★★★

Had a great time with friends here..we walked in hoping for bun maska and chai but were plesantly suprised to find an abiance that was remensant of colllage days spent with friends over beer and great conversations! Half of us ended up having beers while the ither half stuck with the bun maska and chai! Enjoyed the pakodas and chili garlic toast along with the chili cheese sandwich and the kids enjoyed the pasta along with hot cjocklate and iced tea. The stand out for us was the mega hoggarden glasses for the beer poured out of the tap!

Floyd Pinto★★★★

Lovely location overlooking girgaon Chowpatty beach Went here for the Irani food Had the parsi akuri with bun maska and it did not disappoint Perfectly balanced with spices and moist enough with a creamy texture Went well with the bun maska which was very expensive to my liking The masala chai was absolutely incredible, ginger, cardamom and masala mix was a bit, I had 2 cups in the end Surprisingly it serves veg food only and eggs 😅 Spacious seating with a vintage look, clean and hygienic washroom All in all a nice place in a good location with the Irani cuisine that I like for breakfast

Nitesh Patil★★★★

We suddenly visited here in the evening. Despite that, we had the best pizza and coffee. The pizza tasted really good. They only accept cash here. The washroom was clean and okay, though the place is a bit cramped inside. If you want drinks, you can enjoy that too, as people were drinking there. Overall, a nice spot for good pizza!

ROMMEL SHROFF★★★★

Honestly visited this place after ages. Still the same vibe of 2000’s They still have that Juke box but the charges of the song has changed from 5₹/- to 25₹/- a song. Rest all a gif place to go.

Rajuvan Ibrahim★★★★

its a restro bar playing jukebox near girgaon chowpatti. Tried parsi egg akuri with bread and coffee. it was really good combo. only downside : it seems its cash only restro bar. You wii love it if you like bollywood songs and parsi food.