A zero-sugar bakery and cafe in Navi Mumbai will give the popular coffee rave culture a healthy spin for you and your pet
The morning event will feature a slow, relaxing techno music set. REPRESENTATION PIC/ISTOCK
One of those things nobody says out loud is that most ‘coffee raves’ (parties that swap out alcohol for coffee at cafes for fitness fanatics), are excuses to load up on sugar before noon. Last year, we found ourselves at one in Andheri that quickly branched off into a popular nearby rooftop bar for day drinking. And that is why we found hope in Big Boy Cakes and Bakers, a Navi Mumbai-based health-conscious café that is leaving no room for error.
A four-legged patron at the Navi Mumbai pet-friendly venue
“The idea came up when a regular customer, Sushil Chandan, revealed that he was an electronic techno DJ trying to make it big. It felt like a full circle moment because I love the genre, and I wanted to give back to the community,” reveals owner Vijay Nair.
Vietnamese Cold Coffee. PICS COURTESY/BIG BOY CAKES BAKERS
While the musical coincidence is cool in itself, the menu had us more intrigued. Following the zero-sugar commitment, Nair roasts his beans and brews a range of sugar-free milkshakes, mocha and cold brews, which pair with gluten-free desserts, and Keto ice-creams. The café is more than happy to host a plus one on your ticket, as long as it’s a furry friend. “Our dog cake sales are not for profit. Part of the proceeds go to a local shelter,” he reveals.
Vijay Nair
ON January 10; 9 am
AT Big Boy Cakes and Bakers, Shop 28, Shreeji Heights, Sector 46/A, Nerul West.
LOG ON TO @bigboybakers
ENTRY Rs 499
Sounds sweet
Try these sugar-free options while you dance away at the rave
Korean Sweet Potato
>> Korean Sweet Potato: Rich in fibre, these sweet potatoes stuffed with cheese (Korean: Goguma) are baked to perfection to keep you powered through the day.
Cost Rs 350
Tiramisu
>> Vietnamese Coffee: Brewed for nearly 32 hours, the Vietnamese hot and cold brews are served with milk, orange juice or tonic water.
Cost Rs 215
>> Tiramisu: The mini-tiramisu tub clocks in just short of 200 calories. Dusted with cocoa sourced from Kerala, the dessert features in-house roasted coffee and uses Stevia sparingly for subtle sweetness.
Cost Rs 232
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