Turn Your Trip To Mahabaleshwar Into A Food Crawl And Try These Iconic Things On The Hills

One of the most beloved hill stations in Maharashtra, Mahabaleshwar is known for its scenic beauty, great weather and strawberries,of course! We just need a reason to head to Mahabaleshwar to unwind amidst the hills. However on our recent visit here, we scouted the streets for delicious food and discovered the hidden food paradise Mahabaleshwar is. So, as always we have compiled a food guide just for you the next time you decide to make an impromptu trip!

Vegetable Grilled Cheese Sandwich From Mapro Garden

Mapro Garden doesn’t need an introduction and your trip is bilkul adhura  if you do not visit this place. Don’t kill us, but even though you go here for their Strawberry and Cream, their Grilled Vegetable Cheese Sandwiches oozing with cheese have our heart. And the sheer size of it is what makes our hearts sing even more. Oh! and to make your visit even more fruitful, grab as many jars of jam and jellies and bottles of crushes and syrup you can.
Where: 15/1B, Gureghar, Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar Road, Mahabaleshwar
When: 8 am to 9 pm
Price: Rs 80 onwards
Contact: 09422604705

Strawberry-Mulberry And Cream At Bagicha Corner

Even though the made- in-heaven Strawberry and Cream combo at Mapro is far more popular, you MUST try what Bagicha Corner has to offer. And trust me, once you try their Mulberry and Fresh Cream Combo, you are going to forget all about strawberries. They also have other options like Lichi with Cream, Rose with Cream, Mulberry with Cream, Mango with Cream and Sitafal with Cream too. So what are you going to pick?
Where: Near Venna Lake, Mahabaleshwar- Near Wheat Research Centre, Panchgani - Mahabaleshwar Road
When: 8 am to 10.30 pm
Price: Rs 160 onwards
Contact: 9422400394

Roadside Baby Carrots

While humming the tunes of ye haseen wadiyan ye khula aasmaan on your stroll around this pretty little town, don’t forget to grab a baby carrot or two. These carrots and red radishes are available all around the town. And are super yummy and healthy and you wouldn't find it in the bigger cities. Enough reasons to try it while you are there?
Where: All around Mahabaleshwar
When: 8 am to 9 pm
Price: Rs 20 onwards 

Crab Burger At The Grapevine

This tiny little eatery is known for its super scrumptious food non-vegetarian dishes and seafood. This eatery serves authentic Parsi food and their Parsi Mutton Bheja Cutlets and Patra Ni Macchi are quite popular. But you need to head here for is their Soft Shelled Crab Burger which is served with a generous amount of fries for you to munch on. The melt-in-the-mouth dish is unbelievably good and you would end up craving for more.
Where: Jama Masjid Road, Mahabaleshwar
When: 9.30 am to 3 pm and 5 pm to 10 pm
Price: Rs 200 onwards
Contact: 68261100

Natraj Chikki And Fudge

The crunchy chikki and nutty fudge from Natraj is something you don’t want to miss out on. This store sells about 10 kinds of chikkis for you to munch on. They have Groundnut Chikki, Coconut Chikki, Channa Chikki, Chikki with Sesame Seeds, Strawberry Chikki and Rose Petal Chikki. Other than chikki, they also have kick-ass fudge too. The hot and fresh fudge is available here every day and is made of pure ghee. Ab jao to ek packet humare liye bhi lete aana.
Where: 18, Dr Sabne Rd, Mahabaleshwar, Maharashtra
When: 11 am to 9 pm
Price: Rs 40 onwards
Contact: 9860806101

Piri-Piri Channa At Promod’s Channa

How would you like to try our ordinary channa with a twist of Peri Peri or Schezwan seasoning? Sounds lip-smacking right? Try about 10 crazy flavours of channa at Promod Channa. This small shop on the main market road has roasted channa in flavours like Tomato, Manchurian, Pudina, Lime, Schezwan, Cream Onion, Jeera Masala and more. So while you are there, hoard all you can and don’t be selfish, get some for your friends and family too.
Where: Dr Sabne Chowk Main Market Road, Mahabaleshwar
When: 9 am to 11.30 pm
Price: Rs 20 onwards
Contact: 9422403232