Five places to have dessert in Kathmandu

Desserts complete a meal. After you have had a nice dinner, there’s nothing like a slice of gooey cake with caramel drizzled on top to make you feel like your soul has been nourished. Other times, you are just in the mood for something sweet. You aren’t hungry but you want to indulge in something delicious after a particularly tough meeting or on a lazy Sunday afternoon when you want to spend some time by yourself. Here are five places you can head to if you are in the mood for some perfectly crafted cakes and desserts.

Singma Cafe

A food court of sorts serving warm, wholesome meals, Singma Cafe in Jhamsikhel has the best cheesecakes. The items are slightly on the pricier side but the taste more than makes up for it. The Japanese Cotton Cheesecake and Blueberry Cheesecake are crowd favorites at the cafe. The Apple Crumble Pie also deserves a special mention. They aren’t very sweet but hit all the right notes. 

Capital Grill 

Capital Grill or Jimbu Thakali is a busy place, especially during lunch and dinner time. You might have heard of it as a place that serves Nepali khana. But a few years ago, they added some really nice desserts on their menu. From homemade vanilla cake to churros, there’s a neat selection. Some come with ice cream on top and some are bathed in caramel sauce. You won’t be disappointed.

Ama Bakery

This little busy place has two outlets in Kathmandu, one in Boudha and the other in Swayambhu. The Swiss Roll and Dora cake are just the things you might want to grab if you are in the mood for a sweet dessert that feels like a meal. They will tide you over till dinner. They are moderately sweet and you won’t feel like you overdosed on the sweet stuff. They also have slices of banana bread and coconut cake for just Rs 30. Actually, everything here is reasonably priced and the taste is outstanding.

Herman Helmers 

Breads, cookies, cakes, Herman Helmers has all your bakery needs sorted. There are many kinds of breads, cookies, cakes, and healthy treats available here. Their smoothly whipped cream that just melts in your mouth makes their cakes stand out. There are all kinds of varieties of cakes and Swiss Rolls as well with the option of buying small portions if you don’t want the whole thing. You will be spoilt for choice. They also have eggless and sugar-free versions available on request.

Makoo Bakery

Located in Jawalakhel, Makoo Bakery is a perfect spot to sip on some instant coffee or tea and indulge in a slice of cake or two. We recommend the Chocolate Snap which, when heated a little, is just the right consistency. The varieties of pastries on display will make you want to try everything and you can pick one without much thought as they all taste really good. It’s not an expensive place and that’s always a good thing.