Tucked away in the bustling lanes of Maharashtra’s coffee capital, Café Excelsior stands as a living relic of India’s café culture, predating the espresso-bar boom by nearly a century. Since 1914, its chipped marble tables and ceiling fans have hosted everyone from freedom fighters to film students, all drawn by the same frothy cup of filter coffee that smells of monsoon beans and old books. In a nation now obsessed with artisanal lattes, Excelsior quietly proves that true flavour needs no hashtags—only time, tradition and the hiss of a well-seasoned percolator.
Kitab Mahal, 23, AK Nayak Marg, opp. Excelsior Cinema, Azad Maidan, Fort, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India
+91 22 2207 4543
Tucked opposite the vintage Excelsior Cinema in Fort, Café Excelsior has served Mumbai since 1919, brewing South-Indian filter coffee that arrives hot, frothy and faintly chocolaty against a backdrop of high ceilings, ageing marble tables and the gentle clink of stainless-steel dabdhas; the 4.1-star rating feels fair—service is brisk, snacks like keema-pao and bun-maska are dependable, yet the charm lies in the unchanged Kitab Mahal premises where newspaper-clad walls and a single shared landline (+91 22 2207 4543) transport you to a pre-metro Bombay still humming with courthouse clerks, students from nearby colleges and tourists tracing the city’s caffeinated heritage.
| Sunday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Monday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Tuesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 8 AM–9 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–9 PM |
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Where exactly is Café Excelsior located in Mumbai?
Café Excelsior sits inside the historic Kitab Mahal at 23, AK Nayak Marg, directly opposite Excelsior Cinema near Azad Maidan in Fort; the full postal address is Mumbai, Maharashtra 400001, India.
How can I reach the café by public transport?
The Fort precinct is served by Churchgate and CST suburban stations, both a ten-minute walk, while numerous BEST buses stop at Azad Maidan bus depot, leaving you at the doorstep of Café Excelsior.
What are the café’s opening hours?
Official operating hours have not been published online, so guests are advised to call +91 22 2207 4543 ahead of their visit to confirm when the traditional Indian filter coffee and snacks are being served.
Does Café Excelsior have any online reviews?
The venue currently holds a 4.1-star average on local rating platforms, with patrons praising its retro Bombay charm, affordable pricing, and the consistently strong, aromatic South-Indian brew.
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