Garden Cafe, Newtown has expanded its culinary offerings with the launch of an international-standard bakery, bringing handcrafted cakes, desserts, brownies, and premium baked creations inspired by global techniques to Kolkata.

The new bakery experience focuses on artisanal baking, premium ingredients, and contemporary flavours, offering guests a curated selection of desserts designed to combine international standards with comforting familiar tastes.

Leading the bakery is Chef Bipasha Majumdar, whose experience with renowned luxury hospitality brands across global destinations has shaped the bakery’s creative direction. Having worked with acclaimed properties including St. Regis Garden in Dubai and Atlantis The Palm, as well as luxury hospitality brands in Turks and Caicos, Chef Bipasha brings expertise in artisanal baking, precision, and modern dessert presentation.

Her approach combines international baking traditions with balanced flavours, creating desserts that reflect both sophistication and warmth.

The bakery menu features signature creations such as the Milk Fudge Cake (Parsi Mawa Cake), crafted with slow-cooked milk fudge and aromatic flavours; the Filter Coffee Cake, combining South Indian filter coffee notes with chocolate sponge; the Chocolate Mousse Box, Caramel Biscoff Cup, and the Toasted Milk & Dulce Brownie.

Guests can also explore Chef Bipasha’s signature desserts, including The Coffee Bean, featuring dark roast coffee mousse, hazelnut filling, and coffee-soaked sponge wrapped in dark chocolate; the Black Velvet Tart with raspberry compote and cream cheese; and the New York-style Blueberry Cheesecake topped with blueberry compote.

Adding an interactive element to the experience, Garden Cafe Newtown will also offer freshly prepared Belgian Waffles made live for guests in Vanilla, Chocolate, and Red Velvet flavours.

Commenting on the launch, Sandip Nowlakha, Founder, Garden Cafe, said, "Introducing our new bakery range at Garden Café, Newtown, crafted with the finest ingredients, international standards, and a passion for excellence. This launch reflects our commitment to delivering exceptional quality, warm hospitality and memorable experiences for our guests."

The bakery launch marks another step in Garden Cafe’s journey of blending traditional culinary roots with contemporary dining experiences.

About Garden Cafe:

Established in 1968, Garden Cafe is one of Kolkata’s oldest South Indian vegetarian cafés, known for combining tradition with creativity. The brand was reimagined by Sandip Nowlakha in 1981 and today operates five outlets across Kolkata, with Newtown being its latest addition.

The café was among the first establishments in Kolkata to introduce pizza using a cherished family recipe. Since 1982, Garden Cafe has also been recognised for offering 108 varieties of dosa, each featuring unique flavours and preparations.

The Newtown outlet features a serene ambience with an open kitchen concept and a green outdoor seating area, creating a relaxed dining experience that blends heritage with modern hospitality.