Cafe Pibatie | Borivali — Restaurant in Mumbai

Cafe Pibatie: A Delightful Culinary Experience

Nestled in the heart of the city, Cafe Pibatie offers a refreshing escape from the ordinary coffee experience. On my recent visit, I was immediately captivated by the cafe's warm ambiance, with its tasteful decor and inviting atmosphere that strikes the perfect balance between cozy and sophisticated. Ozzy was really polite & humble while serving us. It made our experience better!

The star of my visit was undoubtedly their signature rose petal coffee, aptly named "Gulbati." This innovative beverage is nothing short of extraordinary - the delicate floral notes of rose harmoniously blend with the rich coffee base, creating a sensory experience that is both unique and unforgettable. The subtle sweetness and aromatic essence transport you to a blooming garden with each sip, making it a must-try for coffee enthusiasts seeking something beyond the conventional.

The Hazelnut Mocha was equally impressive, offering the perfect balance of chocolate richness and nutty undertones. The velvety texture and perfect temperature demonstrated the barista's exceptional skill and attention to detail. Unlike many cafes where flavored coffees can taste artificial, Cafe Pibatie's offerings showcase natural, high-quality ingredients that elevate the entire experience.

For those seeking more substantial fare, the vegetable lasagna is a revelation. Layers of perfectly cooked pasta interspersed with fresh, seasonal vegetables and a creamy, flavorful sauce create a dish that is both comforting and sophisticated. The portion size was generous without being overwhelming, and the presentation was as impressive as the taste.

What truly sets Cafe Pibatie apart, however, is their commitment to excellence in every aspect of the dining experience. The staff are knowledgeable, attentive, and genuinely passionate about what they serve. The service was prompt without feeling rushed, allowing for a leisurely enjoyment of each item.

Whether you're a coffee connoisseur seeking new flavors or simply looking for a charming spot to enjoy quality food and beverages, Cafe Pibatie delivers on all fronts. It has rightfully earned its place as a standout culinary destination, and I'm already planning my next visit to explore more of their innovative...

My experience was terrible. I am a very “local cafe” coffee experience person, and this place simply let me down. I ordered an iced mocha with an extra espresso shot(for which they charged me over Rs 100). And the taste outright was very ordinary - it wasn’t up to a great coffee standard. My friends who also ordered coffee drinks, and were equally disappointed. The coffee/ espresso itself had a neutral taste. It felt as if it hadn’t been pulled correctly.

The topper was the service. This place didnt have the option of regular filter water. You can purchase a bottle, but its not the regular Bisleri, its Vedica, so you gotta pay more. Filtered Water in a restaurant/cafe should be option irrespective of how premium/ non premium the place is. I anyways bought a bottle and moved on.

Just as I thought it couldn’t get worse, an appalling incident occurred. For background, I visited them in the evening on a Saturday. When my friends and I entered, there was decent space in the cafe - a couple tables were empty indoors, and outdoors there was ample space. After my friend and I had all ordered drinks, we were sitting and chatting (as you would do in a coffeeshop). After about an hour and 35 mins, my friends had fully consumed their coffees and I, being a slow coffee drinker, was only half way through my coffee. The server at this point comes and asks us if we wanted to order anything else, and I said no, I am still working on my drink. Then she proceeded to say that people were waiting for an indoors seat - a very transparent way of saying - order something else or leave. You cant ask anyone in a coffeeshop to leave, let alone in any premium coffeeshop. This is udupi like service. See the irony in this is that “Oh we only have Vedica Bottled water, because we are premium, but like a udupi, finish your drink and get lost”. The cultures didnt match.

I anyways, proceeded to order an espresso shot and kept it on the table as is just so that I could sit there for a few more minutes

A cafe being run like this breaks my heart. My friend travelled from Khar specifically for this place. I myself travelled from Andheri, all to get disappointed. Never...

After a longtime I have experienced such a tremendous change in the cafe culture. Majorly all cafes are same with the same kind of quirky instagram worthy decor with similar food and beverage options etc.

But here stands Pibatie with a different outlook towards the cafe culture. Believe me they have put in the work and exact thought process while creating this place and thought again a 1000 times more and executed it. Not a lot of cafes go outside of the trends which work and create something different. Pibatie has put a lot of thought behind their signature coffee menu and the other options. We had the Cocobati coffee, what to tell you I love coconut but they created three different flavor profiles of coconut properly blended with the espresso gradually once you sip into the concoction the flavor keeps changing. It happened for me as I don't stir my coffee mite differ for you. Their hot chocolate with marshmallows and cinnamon is so thick that we tasted it. Then kept it on the side and decided to have it as a dessert. Guys perfect taste of cinnamon and use of good amount of chocolate.

The salads😃 sandwiches are also having a touch of Indian fusion. Loved their mango and papaya salad. This was a game changer not a lot of places keep salads like these in their menu with a fusion dressing.

Sandwich was good, the bread was soft their was proper filling, hara bhara patty lettuce and veggies also felt quite fresh.

My basic mood was to take one portion of the salad as takeaway immediately it was that good.

You can see one thing the owners are present in the cafe. These guys have given a lot of thought while creating this place and thinking about the standards of operation and Concept. There is a small fluffy dog who is there to greet you. Felt like heaven while interacting with him.

I just have one point to put forward. The cafe is not visible from outside on the road it is because of the decor that they have used. We had to get down and check whether it's the right place because the Veg treat board next to the cafe is sheding more light.

But we had a great experience and will be definitely back for the coffee and the mango...