Higher Ground Bakery and Café, which is frequented by office-goers in the area and is packed during lunch hours, has the most amazing cakes, breakfast sets, pastas, and sandwiches. Being an all day breakfast place as well besides serving lunch and dinner items, this bakery/café offers simple and wholesome meals. You won't feel guilty about eating out if you eat here because it almost feels like you are having 'home cooked' food that's fresh and healthy.
The owner, who is hands on with supervising his staff of 16, makes sure you won't have a thing to complain about when the food reaches your table. And on the odd chance that you do find something to crib about, they take your criticism seriously enough to work around it. The customer service, that way, is amazing. We'll vouch for that.
You can order anything on the menu without giving it much thought because every item on the list is cooked to perfection and hence simply deliciously. The sandwiches are light yet filling, and the soups are savory with just the right amount of spices. The Week recommends you try the tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwich.
You should also definitely not miss out on the breakfast sets. Pick any one of the eight varieties they have or make your own from the a la carte menu. The New 222 breakfast set (Rs 360) has pancakes, eggs, and two slices of bacon and is just the perfect option for those looking for a hearty mix of something sweet and salty at the same time.
If you want something heavier, something that's going to keep your hunger in check well post lunch time, then opt for the English breakfast set (Rs 440) that has sausages, bacon, beans, grilled tomato, mushroom, egg and toast. If you are a weight watcher, then they have a specialized 'Fitness Set' that comes with a bowl of fresh fruit, choice of yogurt or milk, and crunchy muesli.
The French toast and the pancakes here deserve a special mention. You can also try some muffins and coffee, if you are in a rush. Have a vanilla muffin (Rs 35), or a pumpkin muffin (Rs 40) with Thai Iced Milk Coffee (Rs 150) that's just perfect for the scorching summer heat, and be in and out within a few minutes.
Items like momos, burgers, and pastas can be your fall back options if you are not in the mood for breakfast stuff. These regular items too are just as good as their signature items.
If you have a sweet tooth, then Higher Ground Bakery will be a delight for you. Though regular customers seem to prefer the scrumptious looking Double Chocolate cake (Rs 90) or a slice of the tempting black forest cake (Rs 65), the cheesecake (Rs 130) here is to die for. It's luscious and simply melts in your mouth. Higher Ground Bakery also takes orders for cakes for special occasions and if you place your order at least 24 hours ahead of the delivery time, then you even get a 20% discount.
Higher Ground Bakery and Café is a place with a conscience. 50% of the profit they make is given to charities that work with women and children. You will definitely feel good about spending your hard earned money here. And reasonable prices will add to your sense of satisfaction.
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