The Local Friendly Bakery — Restaurant in Karnataka

On the 31st of Jan I visited their bakehouse whenever I paid a visit to new eateries I gauge them with 5 parameters *Hygiene *Customer service *Taste *Variety *Cost

*Hygiene In the world of bakery, keeping the flies out of their eateries is one of the herculean task. Some bakehouse keep the fluorescent light on to kill insects. When ever I see those electrocuted flies inside light chamber the funny inner me will be like call the PETA for animal cruelty. On a serious note those dead lying flies gives me jitters & screaming-meemies. Since their eatery is cosy they have done a fantabulous job keeping everything with the wings out of their bakehouse.

*Customer service I was attended by a teen, with the curly twirly hair who is in early twenties; no fake smiles, no greetings. She was wearing that look on her face which said no malarkey only business. I can't speak for others but I liked it.

Taste I tried their Butter croissant, Lemon poppyseed croissant, Pineapple-Coconut doughnut & Challah.

Butter croissant It was neither too crisp where flakes will fall once your teeth sinks in nor it was soggy where you feel like you're eating just a conch shaped bread. Their croissant are the star of their kitchen. Lemon poppyseed croissant; they deserve an bouquet of orchid for this. Infusing flavours with the lemon it's challenging, you need to know your flavours right. I tried this in the big kitchens either it'll be too sweet or too bitter. TLFB deserves an heaps of praises for this. Pineapple coconut doughnut I had a fixed feeling about this. The texture of doughnut was praiseworthy but the coconut & pineapple combination didn't hit the right spot at my taste buds. Challah It was baked to perfection.

*Variety I'm a man who believes "Variety is the spice of life." It seems they also follow the same principle. Their weekly changing menu gives you taste the best of baking world.

*Cost Is not as high as in Starbucks but its not even easy on your pocket. Giving the size of their work force & their endeavour I felt prices...

This little spot immediately lives up to its name — “friendly”. From the charming wooden-window setup to the handwritten pastry labels and welcoming “Come in, we are OPEN” board, the bakery feels personal, warm, and clearly built with passion. There’s a relaxed, community-centered vibe here, perfect for a quick bite or takeaway.

⸻ What I Tried:

Tiramisu Danish

Packed in a minimal, aesthetic white box with their cute sticker branding — first impressions already 10/10. Visually stunning: flaky, laminated layers with a generous, cloud-like tiramisu cream and dusting of cocoa.

Taste: Buttery, crisp croissant base with a well-balanced tiramisu topping — not too sweet, with just enough bitterness from the cocoa to elevate it. Verdict: Easily among the best hybrid pastries I’ve had in Mysore. Inventive and indulgent.

Cheddar + Spring Onion Swirl

Didn’t try this one personally, but it caught my eye on the shelf — it speaks to their balance of sweet and savory offerings, which is refreshing for a small bakery.

Mini Bagel Sandwich

Filled with cucumber, onion, and a hint of mustard or pickled zing. Fresh, compact, and well-seasoned. The bagel itself had a nice chew, topped with poppy seeds — not too heavy, making it ideal for a mid-day snack.

Other things I took away basis my pre-order

Bagel Sandwich Chocolate Doughnut Chocolate, Almond and Coffee Cake Peanut Butter & Jam Croissant Pain au Chocolat Everything Bagel Challah Za’atar + Tahini Twist Herby Mashed Potato Danish

⸻ Outdoor Charm:

Enjoyed the pastry right in the car, parked under a canopy of trees — a slice of peaceful Mysore life.

The Local Friendly Bakery is a gem tucked away in Mysore that blends European pastry craft with cozy, neighborhood feel. The branding, taste, and vibe all align beautifully. Perfect for pastry lovers, casual foodies, and...

I visited the bakery last year and picked up a croissant for take away, which was okay. Not outstanding as my friend phrased it. This year again I was recommended to visit. I assumed they somewhat improved their services. Unfortunately they didn’t. Entering you see a small display of bakery goods, but right there there is an open?messy, somewhat dirty kitchen?as well. It just doesn’t reassure one about hygiene at all. The display is open, so they bake in the morning and ket the products dry out throughout the day. I decided to sit and eat outside, which was bad idea, since both tables were extremely dirty, not only that but the table was even”decorated”with long dark hair. Which made my stomach upset. Additionally at my arrival the place was empty, so it wasn’t a lack of time for cleaning that caused disgusting circumstances at the dinner area, but the lack if care. I ordered a riksha back home, I told the girl at the counter I need the change for paying the uber. At arrival I got into trouble since, the driver didn’t accept the bill. It turned out the girl gave me a 20 rupees bill with a fingernail size of part missing from it. I saw she took out the bills one by one and I am sure she knew what was she doing, but I figured it must be a somewhat reliable place if they are selling such a high priced products. It turned out no, they are not. About the food: I chose a danish and a tahini twist, they were okay, not too dry, not too good or bad. But all in all it was an upsetting, experience by wasting my...