Cafe Excelsior
Parsi, Irani Cafe · ₹ · Fort
A century-old Irani cafe opposite the old Excelsior Cinema, about five minutes on foot from CSMT, and rarely crowded even on a Sunday afternoon. The room is plain and unchanged, the portions are large and the prices low. Kheema pav is what it is known for and what most tables are eating.
Ratings
- Food
- 7.8 / 10
- Service
- 7.2 / 10
- Ambience
- 7.8 / 10
- Value for money
- 8.4 / 10
What diners say
The kheema pav, mutton cutlets and caramel custard draw steady praise, and reviewers repeatedly note how much food the prices buy. Two caveats come up often enough to plan around: the kitchen runs out of its best-known dishes by mid afternoon, so go early if you want the cutlets or the fish, and several reviewers raise the cleanliness of the crockery and the room.
What to order
- Kheema pav
- Mutton cutlet
- Parsi chicken biryani
- Caramel custard
- Bread pudding
- Bun maska
- Raspberry soda
Details
- Address
- Kitab Mahal, 23, AK Nayak Marg, opposite Excelsior Cinema, Fort, Mumbai 400001
- Nearest station
- CSMT, about 400 m away
- Nearest metro
- Hutatma Chowk (Line 3), about 400 m away
- Phone
- +91 22 2207 4543
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
- Good for
- Family dining
- Amenities
- Delivery, Takeout, Table service
Opening hours
| Friday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
|---|---|
| Monday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Sunday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM to 9 PM |
Frequently asked questions
What should I order at Cafe Excelsior?
Kheema pav is the dish it is known for, with the mutton cutlets and caramel custard close behind. The Parsi chicken biryani and bread pudding also get named often.
Should I go early?
Yes. Reviewers regularly report that the cutlets, fish and other signature items are sold out by lunchtime, leaving only the kheema.
Things to do nearby
Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Terminus (CSMT)
A working railway station that is also a UNESCO World Heritage masterpiece
Flora Fountain (Hutatma Chowk)
The 1864 fountain at the crossroads of the Fort's grandest Victorian streets
Kala Ghoda Art District
The crescent of galleries, cafés and heritage streets that hosts Mumbai's biggest arts festival
Crawford Market (Mahatma Jyotiba Phule Mandai)
A Victorian produce market with friezes by Rudyard Kipling's father
