Remember those days of bunking lectures just to split a vada pav and vent about life? Or those 4-hour coffee shop sessions that were supposed to be “quick catch-ups”? Yeah, same.
Friendship Day (August 3, 2025) is your official excuse to hit pause on work, Netflix, and the chaos of adulting – and spend some quality time with your OG crew. Whether it’s brunch with your college gang, tacos with your work besties, or dessert therapy with your childhood BFF, Mumbai’s got the perfect table waiting.
We’ve rounded up five places across the city where the food’s great, the vibe’s even better, and the memories? Guaranteed.
Pause Café, Bandra – Where Friendships Are Brewed (With Coffee & Vada Platter)
You know that friend who always says, “Let’s meet soon!” and means it? Bring them here. Pause Café in Bandra is the place to catch up over plant-based soul food and conversations that flow as smoothly as their signature milkshakes.
Address: Shop 27, Vora House A/B, Pali Mala Rd, Bandra West
Timings: 8:30 AM – 11:00 PM
Cost for Two: INR 1,500 – INR 2,000
Friendship Day Picks:
- Mumbai Delight Mini Vada Platter – Crispy, chatty, and nostalgic
- Jackfruit Makhani Rice – Like your friendship: comforting, spicy, and zero drama
- Tahini Dates Coffee Milkshake – For that health-conscious friend who still wants dessert
- Mango Tiramisu – Summer love in dessert form
Perfect for: Vegan foodies, deep convos, and wholesome Instagram stories
Nando’s, Lower Parel – For the Spicy, Loyal, Ride-or-Die Crew
Every friend group has that one friend who’s extra – extra fiery, extra dramatic, extra loyal. That’s basically Nando’s in food form. Bring the gang, pile on the Peri-Peri, and turn up the heat on the memories. Because true friendships are always a little spicy.
Address: Ground Floor, Kamala Mills Compound, Lower Parel
Timings: 12:00 PM – 11:30 PM
Cost for Two: INR 2000
Friendship Day Picks:
- Signature Flame-Grilled Chicken – For friendships that survived every group project and breakup.
- Espetada Chicken Skewers – Hanging out never tasted this good.
- Peri-Peri Burgers & Wraps – Choose your spice level like you choose your people: bold.
- Bottomless Sauces & Mocktails – Because one round is never enough.
Perfect for: Loud laughter, messy bites, and endless “remember when?” stories.
Moussestruck, Andheri West – Because Sweet Friends Deserve Sweeter Desserts
You might’ve had fights. You might’ve gone months without talking. But one mousse and suddenly, you’re giggling like it’s 2009 again. That’s the magic of Moussestruck, where dessert is a love language.
Address: 12A, Sukhmani Building, V.P. Road, Andheri West
Timings: Opens 10:15 AM onward (mostly takeaway/delivery)
Cost for Two: INR 500
Friendship Day Picks:
- Nutella Sea Salt Cookie – For sweet friends… with a bit of sass
- Cookies & Cream Mousse – Best enjoyed with a side of childhood gossip
- Guilt-Free Dark Chocolate Mousse – No guilt, just spoon wars
- Blueberry Cheesecake – One bite and it’s “remember that Goa trip?” vibes
Perfect for: Dessert drops, Netflix binge nights, and sweet throwback convos
Gosssip Corner, Borivali – The Name Says It All
If you and your friends can’t shut up around each other (and you wouldn’t want it any other way), this is your place. Gosssip Corner is for squad meetups that last way longer than planned.
Address: 1, Ekta Elegance, Yogi Nagar, New Link Road, Borivali West
Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Cost for Two: INR 1,200
Friendship Day Picks:
- Peri Peri Fries + Cheesy Nachos – Fuel for the chatter marathon
- Grilled Paninis & Sandwiches – Hands full, hearts fuller
- Bubblegum Coolers or Mojito Pitchers – To toast your chaos crew
- Sizzling Brownie – Warning: may cause spoon fights
Perfect for: Catching up with the college gang, impromptu photo shoots, and café hopping plans that end here
The Homemade Café, Oshiwara – Brunch with A Side of Nostalgia
This one feels like a warm hug from your oldest friend. With cozy interiors and comfort food galore, The Homemade Café is where brunch becomes therapy and pancakes fix everything.
Address: Shop 4, Kaveri Building, Oshiwara Link Road, Andheri West
Timings: 12:00 PM – 12:00 AM
Cost for Two: INR 1,200
Friendship Day Picks:
- Nutella Pancakes / Belgian Waffles – For those “sweet but not too sweet” friendships
- Ricotta Ravioli in Cream Sauce – Classy like that one friend with Pinterest boards
- Grilled Chicken Sandwich – Classic and reliable, just like your BFF
- Hazelnut Cold Coffee / Berry Smoothie – Sip, spill secrets, repeat
Perfect for: Comfort food fans, brunch date groups, and “I need to vent” kind of catch-ups
Too Long; Didn’t Read – 5 Spots to Eat, Laugh & Reminisce This Friendship Day
| Place | Vibe | What to Eat | Cost for 2 |
| Pause Café | Soulful, artsy, vegan brunch spot | Vada Platter, Jackfruit Rice, Mango Tiramisu | INR 1,500
–2,000 |
| NY Burrito Company | Fast, fun, fiesta vibes | Burritos, Nachos, Dragon Fruit Lemonade | INR 650–800 |
| Moussestruck | Dessert-only, low-key sweet sesh | Mousse jars, cookies, cheesecake | INR 500 |
| Gosssip Corner | Chill, loud, suburban café energy | Sizzling brownie, fries, coolers | INR 1,200 |
| Homemade Café | Cozy, nostalgic, brunch-perfect | Pancakes, Ravioli, Cold Coffee | INR 1,200 |
Summing Up
Friendship isn’t about grand gestures – it’s about stolen fries, inside jokes, split bills, and that one friend who always says “I’ll reach in 5” but hasn’t left home yet. So this August 3, go where the memories flow as freely as the iced coffee.
Tag your squad, make that plan, and eat your way through stories old and new. Happy Friendship Day, folks!
