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Raksha Bandhan is one of those festivals that come with a familiar set of traditions: sister tying rakhi to her brother, revisiting childhood memories and, of course, exchanging gifts. And if you’re someone who’s still planning to hand over a standard box of mithai from the neighbourhood sweet store, consider this your sign to upgrade your gifting game.
Mumbai’s cafes, bakeries and restaurants have rolled out a tempting line-up of treats that are equal parts thoughtful and nostalgic. This year’s festive offerings go far beyond the usual laddoos and barfis. You can expect handcrafted bon bon boxes, artisanal mithai collections, playful cupcakes and well-packaged dessert assortments that would make a perfect sibling surprise. The best part? Many of these festive ranges are available only for a limited time only while others will be available forever, making them feel a little more special than the standard last-minute gift.
So, skip the stereotypical presents and let these desserts do the talking. Whether you’re planning a family gathering or collecting a peace offering for all those years of sibling squabbles, these festive treats guarantee a memorable Raksha Bandhan celebration.
Here’s our pick for the dessert gifts you can check out in Mumbai this year.
Rakhi Cupcakes | Magnolia Bakery
Magnolia Bakery is set to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with its limited-edition Rakhi-themed cupcakes. Available in Vanilla and chocolate flavours, each cupcake is decorated with a Rakhi design made of vanilla buttercream, bringing a sweet note to the festival celebrating the bond between siblings. You can customize your cupcake with your choice of frosting – vanilla buttercream and chocolate butter cream. These cupcakes are available as individual cupcakes in packs of two or six.
When: Thursday to Sunday, August 27 to August 30
Where: Across Bandra and Worli outlets in Mumbai
Price: ₹200 plus tax onwards
Handcrafted Bon Bon Giftboxes | Pause Cafe
Pause Cafe in Bandra has come up with a gourmet treat to indulge in – handcrafted Bon Bons. This curation features twelve hand-painted treats in a variety of flavours like Lemon Mint, Mocha, Mango Chilli and Chocolate Orange – plus, completely dairy, refined-sugar and gluten free, making a thoughtful pick for everyone.
Where: Pali Mala Rd, Bandra West
Price: ₹1,200
Nostalgia-Inspired Mithai Box For Raksha Bandhan | Comorin Mumbai
Give your festive gift a delicious upgrade with the Rashka Bandhan Mithai Box. It’s an elegant nine-piece assortment that blend the popular Indian sweets with the restaurant’s contemporary flair. Expect layers of Bombay Ice Halwa studded with roasted nuts, Honey Chilli Cashew Chikki, where crunchy caramelised cashews collide with the gentle kick of red chilli. This box is a modern take on tradition – nostalgic and indulgent.
When: Monday, August 31
Where: Comorin, Lower Parel, Mumbai
Price: ₹950++
The Rakhi Exchange | Foodstories
Foodstories is set to celebrate Raksha Bandhan with their gifting collection – The Rakhi Exchange – a gifting collection honouring the siblings we’re born with and the ones we choose. There's a playful Sibling Archive box packed with brownies, cookies, and some personality-led hampers like the Glow Up Sibling Box and Breakfast in Bed Box – plus a cheeky Nepo Baby hamper too. More than a mithai box – available throughout the festive season – this thoughtful collection turns food into the ultimate love language for every kind of sibling bond.
Where: Lokhandwala, Andheri West and Hill Road, Bandra West outlets
Prices: ₹600 onwards
The Sibling Tax: A Rakhi Box | JANU by Blondie
Janu by Blondie ditches the traditional, predictable festive desserts for The Sibling Tax, a Raksha Bandhan special gift box that celebrates chaotic personalities in every family. Inspired by familiar sibling archetypes, each mithai comes with its own playful identity – the overachiever, the favourite child, the mysterious one, the chaotic one. Expect classy Indian flavours resurrected with a Janu by Blondie’s signature irreverent twist.
When: Till Sunday, August 30
Where: Janu by Blondie, Juhu Tara Road
Price: ₹750 for 6 pieces
₹1,450 for 12 pieces
Raksha Bandhan Special Dessert Range | Bombay Baking Company at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu
For that sibling who deserves desserts over mithais, Bombay Baking Company at JW Marriott Mumbai Juhu has two elegant festive creations – Ruby Embrace Pastry and Ivory Bond Mousse. One pastry pairs a ruby chocolate mousse with a bright raspberry centre for a balanced bite, while the other layers a chocolate mousse with a silky passion fruit crémeux over a light sponge, finished with a glossy glaze. These pastries are a sophisticated pick to end the festive celebration on a sweeter note.
When: Till August 28
Where: Bombay Baking Company at JW Marriott, Juhu
Price: ₹500 onwards