We can eat bread in all three meals of the day, it's that perfect. We sure have tried a few, and if you're looking for the best bread in Chennai, then here's a list of the best spots for some fresh bakes. Whether you're craving some sourdough or exotic-flavoured buns, this guide has you covered.
Fresh Bakes: 6 Spots In The City For The Best Breads
Brod Bakery, Injambakkam
This hidden Scandinavian gem in Injambakkam is known for its amazing baked goods. Every item on their small but excellent menu, from the crusty sourdough sandwiches like the pesto chicken and BLT to the indulgent pain au chocolat with its airy texture, is proof of their excellence in baking perfection. The name itself —Brod, meaning bread in Danish— captures the essence of this unique cafe.
Price: INR 135 onwards
LBB’s Pick: Sourdough
Pumpkin Tales, Alwarpet
For bread lovers throughout the city, Pumpkin Tales is a cherished one. The bread is the main attraction, of course, because of its outstanding flavour, high quality, and texture, reminiscent of artisan bread from Italy, Germany, and Austria.
Price: INR 120 onwards
LBB’s Pick: Sourdough
Ambrosia, Teynampet
Ambrosia is a cafe specialising in Korean baked goods and offers a delicious selection of soft and flavourful bread and buns that taste heavenly. Even though their menu changes frequently, one thing we know about is how consistently good their baked goods are. Visitors are never let down by the delicious chocolate buns, cheese buns, and almond butter buns, which are occasionally scarce due to high demand. Ambrosia Bakery bread is strikingly similar to genuine Korean varieties, giving visitors to unfamiliar shores a taste of home.
Price: INR 140 onwards
LBB’LBB'sk: Korean bun
The Old Madras Baking Company
A legendary bakery with a loyal customer base, Old Madras Baking Company provides a wide selection of freshly baked bread that will entice your senses from the first step you take inside the bakery, all thanks to the aroma. The bakery has a reputation for excellence and does not disappoint. Every item on their menu, from the rich and flavourful dark chocolate cookies to the tender and moist banana bread, is pure perfection.
Price: INR 60 onwards
LBB’s Pick: Wheat Bread
The Madras Kneads
In Nungambakkam, The Madras Kneads is a delightful place for yummy baked goods with a twist. Known for serving up a selection of ice cream sandwiches, decadent pastries and buns with a Korean spin on it. The quaint and cute cafe is tucked away beneath a neon sign, has a calm atmosphere, and will tempt you with the promise of delicious baked treats. Every dish, from the melt-in-your-mouth Nutella bombolinis to the creamy and simple Korean cream cheese buns, is expertly made. A testament to the cafe's skill is the unanimity of praise for its Singapore sandwich, chicken bao, and Korean buns.
Price: INR 120 onwards
LBB’s Pick: Korean buns
Tryst Cafe, Neelankarai
Tryst Bakery is a favourite for those who desire delicious baked goods in ECR. The variety of items on the menus, including beef-based items and foreign-branded packaged foods, meet the desires of different people. Their cakes and macaroons are especially loved because they are so full of flavour. The breads are a must-try, from bagels of multigrain, sesame and plain variants to burger buns and challah bread. The staff is famous for their friendly and polite service, which is the reason why they are able to provide an easy-going experience for customers.
Price: INR 30 onwards
LBB’s Pick: Burger Buns
