Diwali is almost here! You know what that means right? New clothes, gifts, sweets, pretty lights, and gifts of course. While we’re sure you’ve started your shopping (hopefully) for all the Diwali gifting you’re going to be doing, sweets are also important. You can either pick it up from one of the popular sweet shops in Bangalore, or order a box (or few) at one of these places that might be slightly different from the usual.
Diwali Sweets Not Your Jam? Check Out These Sweet Hampers And Then Some!
Sante Spa Cuisine
For those of you who are into the fancy life or just want to try something different aside from regular Indian mithai, this festive gift box is for you. Sante has curated an exotic matcha and coconut truffles box for INR 375 (9 pieces). They also have boxes of 12 and 16. For a slightly more special occasion (like a house party maybe), check out their jamun cheesecake that you can pick up in jars or as a kilo.
Dream A Dozen
Giving away sweet treats, choose between the mini Diwali hamper (chocolates, cookies, brownies, and bakarwadi for INR 749), Gourmet Chocolate hamper (INR 249) , Chocolate Truffle hamper (INR 499), or Pataka Hamper (chocolate cranberry, and DBC jar, chocolate bars, brownies, cookies, and a diya at INR 1,250). Want to go all out? Get the uber decadent Fusion Diwali Basket full of dessert-y and snack-y yummies (assorted cookies, luxury chocolates, truffles, masala cashews, earthern lamps and more at INR 3,000) DM them on Instagram to place orders or WhatsApp them to pre-order at 8861739269. Yes, Dream A Dozen takes bulk orders too
Happy Belly Bakes
Happy Belly Bakes is giving away boxes of happiness in the form of their chocolates and other sweet treats. Ranging between INR 320 to INR 1,030 choose between their nutty chocolates, fudges, florentines, and shortbread options that can be customised within reason. We love the looks of the Walnut Fudge, Millionaire's Shortbread and Coffee Bean Crunch. While you can customise, you can pick between themed and curated boxes like Flower Shower, Paisely and Bead It among others. Call them to place your orders. Oh, and the packaging is super pretty and festive too!
Tengin
Looking for something a bit more functional than just plain ol’ sweets? For something cute, quirky, and coconutty, Tengin has a gift basket that’s just perfect for you. Get cold-pressed virgin coconut oil, coconut chips, a vegan candle in a coconut shell, and coconut sugar, and other products made out of some part of the coconut tree. The gift basket costs INR 850, and you can order it by calling or DMing them.
Green Vibe
For an eco-friendly gift box, Green Vibe is giving away sweets along with diyas, incense stands, glasses, and a Terracotta planter (with a plant). You can customise it to have more, or less things. Prices for the hamper start at INR 450 and go up to INR 3,000.
Carrots Restaurant
Want regular Indian sweets, but can't because you're vegan? Carrots in Koramnagala will help you out for sure. They have all Indian favs like Kaju Barfi, boondi ladoo, besan laddoo, gulab jamun, rasgulla, and other classics, all vegan! Prices start at INR 300 for a dozen, and go up to INR 600. Do contact them around five days in advance to place an order. It will be delivered via Dunzo if you are unable to pick it up from Carrots.