If there's one thing Dilliwalas can't say no to, it's mithai. Gulaab Jamun, Rasmalai, Rasgulla, Barfi, Laddoo and whatnot—it's the solution to all our problems. Even if meetha, isn't your choice of poison for festive season, it's still complementary to anything that you gift.
So, if you've been thinking of getting some sweets and are bored of regular, ultra-popular sweet shops in Delhi, here are 15 of the best sweet shops across Delhi-NCR to score kilos of sweets from.
Located in Delhi's IP extension, Bhatia Sweets has a legacy when it comes to North Indian snacks, and surprisingly Bengali mithai! When we say that their sandesh is to die for, you best believe us. A box of the beyond perfect delicacy is best for gifting and stocking up purposes.
LBB picks: Sandesh, moti chur laddoo, jalebi and samosa
Zomato rating: 3.6/5
Timings: 8 AM to 11 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 400
An iconic Delhi sweet shop located in the famous neighbourhood of Karol Bagh, Standard Burfee is known for their hundreds of kinds of barfi—besan, khoya, badaam. They also have amazing puri chole (they are spicy!), so you know what to snack on when you go to pick up your barfis.
LBB picks: Barfi, lassi, street food
Zomato rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 8:30 AM to 9 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 300
Kamala Sweets has been spreading joy with their Bengali treats since 1984. The Kacha Golla, Mishti Doi, Radhaballavi (stuffed puri), Aloo Dum and Sita Bhog (sweetened cottage cheese noodles) are magical. During winter, the Nolen Gur makes a dramatic entrance with Shondesh, Rosogollas and Moa, so don’t miss out.
LBB picks: Sita Bhog, Sandesh and Kheer Kodom
Zomato rating: 4.6/5
Timings: 8:30 AM to 10 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 300
A product of Gurgaon and synonymous with dhoda, Om Sweets & Snacks boasts of around 10 outlets in Gurgaon alone. Each one of them maintains the same quality and taste, so you don't have to think twice before going to any one of them. They also have online delivery options, so if you're in Gurgaon or near any of their other locations (for instance, Jail Road) then you can order online too.
LBB picks: Dhoda Special, Khoya Roll, Malpua and Angoori Petha
Zomato rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 8 AM to 10:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 400
The iconic Shyam Sweets in Chawri Bazar is an Old Delhi gem that's over a 100 years old. They have been dishing out fresh sweets and savoury snacks day in and day out with the same passion and energy. What we love is how they have sugar-free mithai options too.
LBB picks: Badam Pinni, Nagori Halwa and Jodhpuri Laddoo
Zomato rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 8 AM to 9:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 200
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One of our favourite sweet shops in Noida, Mithaas churns out expertly crafted sweets that will definitely leave you wanting more. They also serve North and South Indian food, and are a pure veg food chain, so you can easily grab a meal here if you go to get sweets from them. Additionally, they are rumoured to have the best Karari Jalebi in Noida. If you want to order online, you can also do so on their wesbsite.
LBB picks: Karari Jalebi, Kaju Barfi and Soan Papdi.
Zomato rating: 3.9/5
Timings: 8 AM to 10:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 450
Green Park's Evergreen is one of the first names that comes to mind when we think of the most iconic sweet shops in Delhi. They've created a legacy for themselves by never failing to deliver great-quality and delicious sweets. We love heading to the outlet and picking up things while also hogging on their street food.
LBB picks: Rasmalai, Kalakand, Anjeer Ki Barfi, and Laddoos
Zomato rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 9 AM to 10 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 950
Anupam Sweet is our go-to spot for mithai in Faridabad. The freshness of their sweets is amazing, and so are the samosas that they dish out. They also have special gift boxes for every occasion or if you want to pick a hamper or festive pack, you don't have to think too much. They take catering orders as well, in case you truly like their food or mithai.
LBB picks: Kesar Sandesh, Chaina Pie, and Ras Madhuri
Zomato rating: 4.2/5
Timings: 9 AM to 9: 30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 500
Another old Delhi gem, this place is located at the beginning of the Khari Baoli spice market and can be easily spotted because of the long lines of people at almost all times of the day. The shop was established in 1901 and attracts many from around Delhi for their famous Ghevars.
LBB picks: Malai Gevar, Plain Ghevar, Motichoor Laddus, and Gujiya
Zomato rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 8:30 AM to 7:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 300
This famous mithai chain is available in Delhi, Noida, Gurugram, and Ghazibad. It is a trusted chain that offers a wide array of sweets, from ghevars to laddoos, and their products absolutely retain the taste of exceptional, passed-down recipes. If your idea of mithai aren't traditional sweets, you can grab their cakes, cookies and more.
LBB picks: Kaju Katli, Jalebis, and Rasmalai
Zomato rating: 4.1/5
Timings: 8:30 AM to 8:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 400
With a history spanning over two decades, Moti Sweets in Malviya Nagar Market makes some of the best sweet and savoury snacks and maintains the traditional recipes, up to this date, of their founder, the legendary Halwai Seth Deomal Sewani. You can stock up on namkeens as well as other Indian snacks, such as mathi.
LBB picks: Dry Fruit Ladoo, Bakhlawa, Khoya Sweet, and Patisa And Sohan Papdi
Zomato rating: 4.3/5
Timings: 8:30 AM to 11 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 300
If you're looking for iconic mithais minus the sugar rush they bring, head to GurChini without second thoughts. They specialise in creating traditional sweets with a more health-conscious approach and have 3 outlets in Delhi-NCR, and each of them has the same standards. Stevia Plant, organic natural honey, Manuka, Buckwheat, Garchia, and Rosemary are just some ingredients used to add flavours.
LBB picks: Dryfruit ladoos, chocolate besan ladoos, alwar milkcake
Zomato rating: 4.4/5
Timings: 11:30 AM to 9 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 600
Best for people who are tired of the modernisation of mithai, Meethi at Malcha Marg will bring back nostalgia like never before. They aim at delivering the traditional classic mithais with 100% natural ingredients. We love how, despite being a luxury sweet shop, they are rooted in their tradition and focus on non-fusion mithais.
LBB picks: Moong dal halwa, kesar peda and kalakand
Zomato rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 8 AM to 11 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 500
As the name suggests, Meethi Reet Mithai Boutique is a boutique essentially for mithai, where you can get traditional classics and contemporary creations all in one place. People who are frequent buyers love them for their fresh mithai options and fancy packaging. So if you're thinking of gifting mithai as the main gift this festive season, you can check out their outlets in Delhi and Gurgaon.
LBB picks: Chana barfi, and ladoo
Zomato rating: 4.5/5
Timings: 11 AM to 7:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 400
This legendary mithai shop in Rajouri Garden is known for its barfi. Opened in 1885, Bharat Sweets has been serving fresh, authentic and delicious sweets made with pure desi ghee day in and day out. You'll find a variety of products here, and it's safe to say all of them are good to try at least once.
LBB picks: Barfi, besan laddu and gulab jamun
Zomato rating: 3.4/5
Timings: 9 AM to 9:30 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 200
Another iconic spot on the list, Jiwaram in Daryaganj, is famous for its sweets since 1910. As times have evolved, so has this sweet shop, and you can expect to find a variety of options here. People have praised the shop for creating traditionally high-quality, low-sugar Indian sweets.
LBB picks: Kulfi, laddu, and barfi
Zomato rating: 4.0/5
Timings: 10 AM to 9 PM
Price for two (approx.): INR 400
