More than a century old, American Express Bakery on Hill Road has our heart, and we decided to visit it to see what's cooking for Christmas. (Yes, we know it's too early but we're just too excited)
Started in 1908 by the Carvalho family, the bakery is a famous landmark for Bandra residents and otherwise. Part of the holy trinity of bakeries (Hearsch, A1 and American Express), this one decided to go all out and sports colourful murals on the outside that are bound to catch your attention, even from a distance. Conceptualised and executed by Bubbles Design, the idea was to give the bakery a modern look while retaining the old world charm. There's a seating space with tools, and a little pink sofa, in case you want to eat their scrumptious nibbles right there.
Let's get to the main part now though. If you're doing a takeaway, then start with their delish prawn pattice (available only on Tuesdays and Fridays) Their cheese croissant available at INR 40, will make you want to order more and more. You can also go for their mutton pattice at INR 35 and garlic bread, that's available at INR 28. Apart from these, there’s a whole wheat sandwich with meat loaf, egg and kale, caramelised onion lavash, peral millet and garlic roast chicken crostini to be hogged on. They’re also putting out an elaborate Christmas menu that has plum pudding, guava cheese and fruit mince pies, chocolate hazelnut babka (INR 70) and kidney pie (INR 80), stollen bread with marzipan and dundee cake.
American Express will always be that go-to spot for quick snack or a cute date. And if you want to make that festive dinner special, get their delicacies home and relish them till the last bite!