Thomsons Bakery

This is one of iconic bakeries in Bangalore. What I liked the most is they priced items in reasonable range. You get apple pie for 90Rs. Its one of few places that still makes it. They have variety of bakery items. I really enjoyed this place. If I had to say one negative thing about this place, it would be service. You have to stand for long time for the people to serve. But that's not a big deal.

Classic old school bakery with a decent fare. Their speciality is the Christmas plum cake, which is quite good. All other bakes also taste great there, barring a few antiquated items like the cream-filled-cones and the Japanese cake which is just filled with shortening based cream frosting, which tastes terrible and unhealthy. The only thing that annoys me is the fact that they are closed for long afternoon breaks every day. That is so strange and can be frustrating if you drove all the way just to that place.

Last updated: 14-Jan-2022. I revisited Thompson's Bakery in December 2021 to buy cakes. Nothing much has changed and it looks just the same as when I visited it last in December, 2020. I additionally learned that Thompson's plum cakes will last upto 2 months without going bad. The standard store packing is strong and good enough to give to a courier as it is, without additional packing. ======================== Earlier review dated 15-Dec-2020 Nice little place but old. Their main product appears to be "Rich Plum Cake," as there is plenty of it in the store and little of anything else! But, maybe, I found it like that because it was Christmas season when I visited it. Their plum cake seems to be famous all over South India and I was buying one to send as a gift to a family friend in Chennai who had specifically requested it. Although an "ancient" bakery in Bangalore, it's just a small single room. Also please remember that there's no parking place nearby.

Bangalore, once a Garrison centre during the Britishers, is dotted with excellent bakeries. Especially during Xmas, along with the colours and lights that brighten up homes and streets, there also wafts into the air, the delicate aromas of the the special Christmas cakes. Many Anglo Indian and Mangalore Christians, have still preserved the family secrets of these most delicious cakes. But these are for their family functions and parties. If you want to celebrate with large gatherings, Thomsons Bakery is the place. During the month December, they bake them in thousands. And sell them as fast as they bake them. It is absolutely the best Christmas cakes on such a large scale. With care they can be stored safely for over 6 months. Their single pieces, carefully wrapped, with cream or without are excellent for any occasions. It is open through the year. Go for it!!!