There was a time when filter coffee was poured only at Udupi restaurants in Mumbai in the traditional dawara sets. Now, it’s being piped into a swirl, perched on cookies, and depending on where you go, dressed up like it’s headed to a dessert pageant. We ranked swirls across the city on what matters: Flavour (does it actually taste like kaapi?), caffeine kick, and texture.

Benne

If you manage to make it in and not stay in the queue, Benne can be a satisfying experience. And, their softy is elevated too. Made in collaboration with Indu Ice Cream, it is creamy, confident, and comes with cashew praline that adds crunch where it counts. The new address in Chowpatty, which opened last Friday, throws in a large cookie at the base with a dollop of the ice cream on top.
AT Nirav Apartment, 1, 
Gulmohar Road, Juhu. 
CALL 9004676941
COST Rs 180 onwards