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    Pondicheri Bake Lab + Shop

    4.2 (171 reviews)
    ModerateBakeries, Desserts, Cafes
    Closed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Evelyn L.

    I've been wanting to try this place out for a while now, today I decided to stop by for something sweet. I got a 'hot chili chocolate chip cookie'. I was shocked with how good tasted. The flavor was very unique; def had a kick to it. Can't comment on the food but based on the smells and the menu selection I think it could be a hit. I would gladly come back and have lunch/dinner here in the future.

    Brittany S.

    I wish I could bundle this place up and move it to Indianapolis so I can visit all the time. What's not to love about an Indian café and bakery? Not to mention that they have a small marketplace with delicious Indian inspired ice cream, chutneys, spices, and more. If not for having to check luggage, I would've purchased one of everything. I can't get enough of these flavors and Pondicheri's creative spins on everything. I had visited in the past, but this last time was my first time attending one of their evening, cooking classes. The intimate class was focused on dosas and we had the pleasure of working with the owner and chef to create a full menu and dine together. I was having a little fangirl moment since I have her recipe book at home. It was fun to see it all come full circle. The class featured a nice balance of demonstrations, hands on elements, and take away recipes to try at home. Dosea are very approachable and customizable. All of the staff was so friendly and knowledgeable. This was such a memorable experience! The next time I'm in Houston, I will be looking up the class offerings. Cannot sing the praises of this business enough.

    Sarah R.

    What a fantastic find for a unique brunch! At 10am on Saturday, there was no line to order and we sat ourselves. The water and silver station are self service and there are plenty of chairs and table. The food was delivered quickly and everyone who helped us was very kind. The ambiance was great to visit although a bit loud from the open kitchen. The food was fantastic, I'll be honest I'm not so familiar with Indian cuisine but I love all the flavors. I'll definitely be back to try the pastries or the cooking classes!

    Dosa and cauliflower breakfast dishes with chai and tea
    Adam H.

    Wow, what an amazing spot. They are owned by ponicherry (downstairs restaurant). But this place definitely does it better. The dishes are generally a Indian fusion mix. They do not disappoint and are refreshing especially as someone who cooks a ton of Indian food. I would suggest the dosa in the photo. It looks amazing and is quite the meal :) Pro tip: great place for brunch. They have a decent amount of space if you wanted to study and have a nice chai :) Great date spot as well. Can go on a nice walk and window shop after

    Carrot muffin, roti
    Alan S.

    There's a ton of variety in this little bake lab upstairs from Pondicherry. I met up with a friend who had the carrot muffin thing and the roti, hence why I'm not really sure what they are. I did try them both and they were okay but nothing I was excited about. Similar could be said for my butter chicken kolache. While the flavors were nice, the filling to bread ratio was kind of sad. The coconut mint cookie was probably my favorite thing. It was good, pretty unique, but for $6 I was not wowed. The guy at the counter was very friendly, and they did give me a taste of one of the rather unique gelato flavors they have. Correction, that was probably my favorite thing and I should have just had the gelato. If you want to try a bunch of different stuff, especially vegetarian, come as a group and make a little buffet out of it. They do have some bigger tables to make it easy for a group of four or six to do this.

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    Sondra Y.

    The cafe is cozy, colorful, and aromatic. If I lived in Houston, pondicheri bake lab would be a frequent third-space where I would get work done, read, grab a bite, and hang out with friends. I visited the cafe on a Monday, which is plant-based day (w/ghee). So I had limited items to try from, and they were all tasty and flavorful. What I ordered: - Sindhi laddu: sweet, nutty, and earthy - Lemon bar: (my parents favorite) zesty and chewy - Blood Orange cake: like eating a light fragrant cloud

    Outside the bake shop there are murals on the walls
    Stacy T.

    I did not know this place existed until I was dining at Pondicheri, and the staff told me there were more pastries upstairs. The selection was SO COOL! My in-laws are Pakistani with West-Indian roots, so many of the fusion pastries were familiar to me. There was a Gulab Jamun donut -- which I didn't get but really regret. My favorite item I got was a Gingerbread Cloud, but I also got the Mawa Cake, pistachio croissant, and Bostock (a cardamom-almond pastry pocket). I brought items home to my husband, and he was also impressed by the modern spin on classic pastries and familiar flavors from his childhood. We even made chai and had some of the pastries after dinner. Will return!

    Caitlin A.

    This place has the best chocolate cake I've ever had but you really can't go wrong with anything here! We also had a donut and the Chocolate Hazelnut Cookie which were also both amazin

    Parsi Eggs and chai tea
    Farrah A.

    If you're a fan of Pondicheri, you gotta check out the upstairs bakery. This is one of the few bakeries that doesn't make me feel guilty about indulgence. Their baked goods are intensely flavored with spices and fruits -- not sugar and frosting -- and the have so many GF options! Aside from coffees and teas, they do have cold pressed juice options. WiFi is available. Space to work on your laptop or have an informal meetings. I've actually coworkers with friends a few times.

    Hibiscus cream cake and chai pie
    Carlin T.

    A little hard to park for and a little hard to find, as the parking lot can mean a little of a walk and the bake shop is on the second floor of the plaza; however, it was so forth the little exploration. For $8 a slice, it is a little steep but not bad in my opinion - especially since they cleverly combine time told recipes with unique flavors. As people have recently noted as well, slices have gotten bigger. The hibiscus cream cake could have done with a layer of fresh strawberries or fruit and a little stronger note of hibiscus but overall was delicious. As for the chai pie, this is a keeper. I understand now why it is a best seller. It is not shy on chai spice - emphasis on the spice because it is like a chai latte on steroids. Beautiful flavor with a crispy cookie-like crust and topped woth whipped cream and cashews (mine on the side since I got it to-go). I would definitely come back for this again.

    Chai pie (top) and besan mithai (bottom). Yum!
    Rachel S.

    The Pondicheri Bake Lab is on the second floor right above Pondicheri (easily missable, but definitely worth trying!) I visited after lunch at Pondicheri with a group of friends, and we heard that the Bake Lab upstairs had great desserts. Curiously, we entered a beautiful coffee shop-esque Indian bakery. With great decorations, friendly employees, and a very casual vibe, I really loved the environment at the Bake Lab. The food was also fantastic! We decided to share besan mithai and a small chai pie between the three of us. I found the besan mithai tasty, but not worth what we spent for it. The chai pie was AMAZING. I highly recommend it for anyone who is unsure about what sweets to try. The sweet chai taste was complemented perfectly by the whipped cream and cashews served on the side, and the pie crust had a perfect crunch to it. I'll probably be back here (and will definitely be getting the chai pie again). They also serve chaat and other light foods. Highly recommend!

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    Always such a positive experience. Ambiance is lovely, coffee is great, food is unique and tasty. Service is excellent.

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    The service here is kind and warm. I live nearby and am here regularly. Love the coffee

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