In Kolkata, sweets aren’t just the end of a meal—they’re a way of life. Every bite of mishti carries the city’s history, from recipes perfected in royal kitchens to humble neighborhood sweet shops that have been around for generations. Whether it’s syrupy rosogolla, delicate sandesh, or creamy mishti doi, each treat is a love letter to Bengal’s culinary soul. Here’s where to taste the magic one spoonful at a time.
Balaram Mullick & Radharaman Mullick – The Royal Sweetmakers
📍 Location: Multiple outlets
🚇 Nearest Metro: Kalighat (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, plus Mony for quick counter service
💰 Price Range: ₹15–₹80 per sweet
🍛 Must-Try Sweet: Baked sandesh & nolen gur ice cream
📸 Photo Tip: A close-up of golden baked sandesh on a white plate
KC Das – Home of the Rosogolla
📍 Location: Esplanade & other branches
🚇 Nearest Metro: Esplanade (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, Mony accepted
💰 Price Range: ₹15–₹30 per rosogolla
🍛 Must-Try Sweet: Classic spongy rosogolla in syrup
📸 Photo Tip: Capture the shine of the syrup under warm lighting
Bhikhaaram Chandmal – Crunch & Syrup Combo
📍 Location: Burrabazar & other outlets
🚇 Nearest Metro: Mahatma Gandhi Road (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, Mony makes it quick
💰 Price Range: ₹10–₹50 for sweets & snacks
🍛 Must-Try Sweet: Chhanar jilipi—like a richer cousin of jalebi
📸 Photo Tip: Spiral jilipi dripping with syrup
Girish Chandra Dey & Nakur Chandra Nandy – Sandesh Royalty
📍 Location: Hedua
🚇 Nearest Metro: Shobhabazar Sutanuti (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Limited; Mony accepted
💰 Price Range: ₹20–₹60 per sweet
🍛 Must-Try Sweet: Chocolate sandesh & pista sandesh
📸 Photo Tip: Neatly arranged pastel-colored sandesh in rows
Mithai – Tradition Meets Modern Flavors
📍 Location: Shakespeare Sarani
🚇 Nearest Metro: Maidan (Blue Line)
💳 Card Friendly: Yes, all Mony-friendly
💰 Price Range: ₹20–₹80 per sweet
🍛 Must-Try Sweet: Mishti doi parfait
📸 Photo Tip: Layered glass cups showing the textures of parfait and doi
In Kolkata, mishti isn’t just dessert—it’s a piece of joy, a festival on a plate, and often, the sweetest way to say “welcome.” With Mony, hopping from one sweet shop to another becomes as easy as lifting your next spoon.