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Pune's 145-Year-Old Breakfast Gem: A Must-Visit Spot for Punekars!
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News18•23-09-2026, 12:56
Pune's 145-Year-Old Breakfast Gem: A Must-Visit Spot for Punekars!
- •Baldev Prasad Gupta Sweet Home in Mandai Market, Shukrawar Peth, has been a famous breakfast spot for 145 years.
- •Punekars flock here for pav patties, samosas, vada-pav, dhokla, and their special jalebi.
- •Owner Jagdish Gupta's grandfather started the business, initially selling pedhas, later expanding the menu.
- •The shop maintains its traditional taste and quality, a legacy preserved across generations.
- •The shop also has a connection to India's freedom struggle, as Jagdish Gupta's father was an active participant.
Key Questions Answered
The famous 145-year-old breakfast spot in Pune is Baldev Prasad Gupta Sweet Home, located in Mandai Market, Shukrawar Peth.
The shop serves breakfast items such as pav patties, samosas, vada-pav, dhokla, and a special jalebi, along with items like shev-chivda, gulab jamun, barfi, and pedhas.
The owner's father actively participated in the freedom movement and was arrested for taking part in the Satyagraha, maintaining close ties with many freedom fighters.
