Advent has begun, and we are all set to enjoy the birth of Christ in 2021. With the developing world, you may have stopped preparing Christmas sweets at home. But there’s no need to worry, because Goa is blessed with an abundance of bakeries and professional bakers that are happy to serve you these delicious plum cakes in Goa. The Christmas plum cake is highly demanded due to its rich fruity flavour. Here’s a list of top 5 places that serve these delicious plum cakes that are capable of exciting your taste buds for more.
5. Anjona Bakery, Betalbatim
It’s a decent looking place to visit and if you are searching for a chair to relax and have a cup of chai with friends and colleagues, then here’s somewhere you can find all of these wishes. They are known for their consistent qualitative bakes, and are popular among both the locals and the visitors. Their plum cakes are juicy, spongy and a lot more delicious, beyond our expectations.
Location: Dabolim – Cavelossim Rd, Fatona, Betalbatim, Goa 403708
Contact: 98816 26122
Hours opened: Weekdays- 7:30 am to 8:30 pm
Sundays: 7 am to 2 pm
4. Nicolau Bakery, Raia
This one is the oldest bakeries of Goa that was started in the year 1965. Initially it was famous for the variants in breads that were baked for more than 35 years. Later the daughter-in-law opened it as a full-fledged bakery that not only serves freshly baked breads but also cakes, biscuits and lot more. Today, it is famous for it’s plum cakes that have always been popular, and the cutlets and patties too go along very well. I suggest you hop for your sweet shopping here, because it has mastered the required skills over the long decades.
Location: Margao – Ponda Highway, Raia, Goa 403720
Contact: 0832 277 7097
Hours opened: All days (7 am to 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm to 8 pm)
3. Baker’s Street, Sangolda
Baker’s Street offers a lively ambience for all their different customers. Their servings are simple and homely which favours most of the tourists who come to Goa to experience our culture. Besides their richly flavoured plum cakes, you won’t mind binge eating their savories. Do not forget to taste the variants in their coffee and to pack some donuts, either for yourself or those at home, without which your trip would be incomplete.
Location: Chogm Road, Porvorim, Penha de Franca, Goa
Contact: +91 9822385822
Hours opened: Weekdays- 9 am to 8 pm, Sundays closed
2. Jila Bakery, Camorlim
Managed by a family in their ancestral portuguese home, Jila Bakers seem to possess a hand in baking delicious fresh plum cakes that are significant to Goa They are also famous for their eclairs which are known all over the district. The family together welcomes their guests in a warm gesture and are quick in their services. If you are strolling in and around Camorlim, then you ought to visit this sweet home.
Location: Near Our Lady Of Candelaria Church Ambora Bus Stop To Loutolim Road Ambora, Goa
Contact: 0832 277 7224
Hours opened: All days- 8 am to 7:30 pm
1. Confeitaria 31 De Janeiro
It is one of the oldest bakeries situated in the colourful Fontainhas street. If you are looking for a bakery in Panjim, then you can directly drive to Fontainhas street. Every dish you order will be mouth watering, and you will know that it is definitely worth it. They specialise in Goan snacks and their plum cakes are a must to try. Since they still follow their tradition of using a wood fire oven, their recipes delicately blend well together and you feel the bakery fragrance miraculously turn into an aroma for you.
Location: Corte De Oiterio, Rua 31 de Janeiro, Fontainhas (quarter), Altinho, Panaji, Goa 403001
Contact: 0832 222 5791
Hours opened: Week days – 8 am to 8 pm
Sunday – 9 am to 12 pm
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