In Pune, food isn’t just a meal—it’s a full-blown experience 🍽️✨. It’s the sizzle of misal in a steel plate, the richness of thick Mastani shakes, and the buttery pav dunked in spicy curry. It’s old-school joints, legendary snacks, and flavours that speak fluent Marathi. If you want to eat like a true Punekar, skip the fancy and follow the hungry crowds.
Here’s how to spend one unforgettable day eating your way through Pune’s most iconic local bites 😋
1. Breakfast at Vaidya Upahar Gruha, Narayan Peth
🍳 Must-Try:
Misal Pav – ₹60
Poha with Tarri – ₹30
Kickstart your morning with a Marathi power combo! This humble joint is a local legend. The misal is spicy and soulful, while the poha with a ladle of tarri adds the perfect zing. Simple, satisfying, and 100% Puneri
2. Morning Snack at Garden Vada Pav, Camp
🥪 Must-Try:
Vada Pav – ₹30
Buttermilk – ₹15
This isn’t just a snack—it’s a religion in Pune 🙏. Crunchy vada, soft pav, and that fiery dry garlic chutney… boom! Add a chilled chaas and you’re set. Pro tip: Eat it hot, standing under the trees with the locals
3. Lunch at Marz-O-Rin, MG Road
🏛️ Must-Try:
Chicken Sandwich – ₹70
Cold Coffee – ₹60
Step into this heritage café with stained glass windows and wooden railings, and you’ll feel like time’s paused ⏳. The food is classic—soft sandwiches, dreamy cold coffee, and major retro vibes. Grab a seat on the balcony and people-watch while you munch
4. Evening Treat at Sujata Mastani, Sadashiv Peth
🍦 Must-Try:
Mango Mastani – ₹90
Sitaphal Mastani – ₹100
Thick, creamy, and loaded with ice cream, Mastani is Pune’s sweetest legacy 🧡. Sujata serves it just right—with dollops of indulgence and no apologies. Slurp, spoon, sip—no wrong way to have it. Warning: You will crave more
5. Dinner at Bedekar Tea Stall, Narayan Peth
🌶️ Must-Try:
Spicy Misal – ₹50
Chaha (Tea) – ₹15
Who says you can’t misal twice in a day? Bedekar’s version is bold, fiery, and absolutely iconic. People queue up early for it, and the spicy kick is legendary. Wash it down with cutting chai and end the day the Puneri way
From breakfast to bedtime, Pune knows how to keep your belly happy and your tastebuds dancing 💃🕺. And with Mony in your pocket, just scan, pay, and keep the feast going—no cash, no chaos, just pure foodie joy!