Bombay Sweet Shop Retail + Cafe Stores

For an evolved Indian confectionery factory, we looked to literally evoke the cliché of being ‘a kid in a candy shop’. We took inspiration from the fantastical concession stalls in the 1950’s art deco cinema theaters of Bombay. Repurposing an old print shop warehouse for the factory of the delicious.

Front and center is ‘The Mithai bar’, reminiscent of the concession stalls at the old theaters of Bombay. Classic cast iron columns frame the soft curved glass encasements, filled with confectionery. The floor confectionery box display is an assembly of timber shape blocks, each a tribute to the Bombay theaters that inspired us (Eros, Metro, liberty, Edward).

A 20’ long confectionery shaping and finishing counter is an open interactive place for chefs and customers to engage. You can also have a seat at the ‘Chikki’ bar that is finished in deco motif’s hand cast in pistachio and rose hued terrazzo. These open plan counters make the confectionery production to be an enriching social experience. Viewing windows let you peek into the swirling ingredients in the Hot kitchen, sweetly called the ‘Hot mess’.

A special gifting station is housed in an arch right next to the ‘Mithai bar’. An old art deco cupboard was repurposed for the special mithai edition, a tribute to the location of the BSS factory.

The materials for the project are handcrafted and authentic. Using the crafts of the Bombay Deco era; glass art, cast in situ terrazzo, ceramic, metal relief work and timber details. The flooring is hand poured mosaic tiles, custom detailed with ‘Katli’ flowers and honey bees. A hand painted mural features the mithai friendly monkeys of a Rani Garden.

BSS Kala Ghoda

At Bombay sweet shop we have always been inspired by the luring idea of snack stalls at the art deco theatres of bombay. The mithai bar is a nod to the historical concession stands. The use of glazed tiles, antique art deco lights and teak wood panelling reference the heritage of the neighbourhood.

The design reinterprets the nostalgic charm of Bombay’s neighbourhood bakeries. The old world charm and warmth is offset by a fresh colour mix. The flooring is a whimsical chequered palette of green, pink, terracotta and ivory tiles.

There are little messages detailed on the floor and walls. A brass inlay ladoo in the floor, 200 gram weights in the center of the cafe tables and hand painted messages on the walls. The cafe even has its own Ghoda (painted and sculpted) you can spot.

My favorite place to sit is the mezzanine balcony seating perched above the cafe.

The curated products are displayed in a hand crafted timber library. And a vinyl record station is sneaked in between the shop and the cafe.

BSS Oshiwara

BSS Oshiwara feels like a carnival of Bombay Sweet Shop itself. As you enter you’re greeted by the classic mithai library and, this time, a self‑service fridge stocked with everyone’s favourite barks. The new chaat bar welcomes you as the entry—conceived as a tasting counter—where you can sample small plates at special tasting tables. Behind that is the café area, anchored by a long communal table for groups to gather and flanked by cosy booths for more intimate conversations. The palette has been dialled up to something cinematic and theatrical, and a colourful mural pays tribute to the surrounding neighbourhood. Period‑style light fixtures, reminiscent of Bombay Talkie confectionary stalls, add a nostalgic touch to the overall design.