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Pondicheri Menu served Monday-Sunday.
Pondicheri Restaurant Hours: Sunday-Thursday (9 am-9 pm). Friday-Saturday (9am-10pm).
Patio & Indoor Dining: 9am-5pm Counter Service, 5pm-close Table Service
Happy Hour Daily (drink & food specials) 4pm-7pm.
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Bake Lab Menu served Tuesday-Sunday.
Bake Lab Restaurant Hours: Tuesday-Sunday (8 am- 5pm)
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Takeout available all day!
Download PDFOpen 8am - 5pm Tuesday-Sunday (closed Mondays). Kitchen closes at 3pm, Baked Goods & Drinks available til 5pm. Indoor & Patio dining are available.
Download PDFBaked Treats
(by the dozen)
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Pondi Bar
A snack bar made with puffed rice poha, sev, seeds, peanuts, kari leaf, currants & spices bound in marshmallow! Quantity: 12
$44
gluten free
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Mawa Cake
Soaked cream cake with cardamom, khoya, kevra & pistachios. Quantity: 12
$44
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Madeleines
Shell shaped almond cake scented with lemon, rosemary & grated coconut. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free
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Guava Cream Doughnut
Brioche doughnut filled with guava pastry cream & tossed in cardamom sugar. Quantity: 12
$44
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Gulab Jamun Doughnut
Inspired by the Gulab jamun, a rose and scented creamy cake ball in a cardamom syrup. Our doughnut is filled with rose cream and topped with a pistachio icing. Quantity: 12
$44
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Cafe Annie Brownie
From the days of Cafe Annie, moist, cinnamon scented chocolate brownie with walnuts. Quantity: 12
$55
gluten free
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Banana Buckwheat Bread
Mini high fiber loaf with walnuts & orange zest. Quantity: 12
$55
gluten free
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Mini Chocolate Cake
Plant exclusive mini cakes topped with almonds and pink peppercorns. Quantity: 12
$55
vegan
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Cumin Cheese Buns
Cumin scented cheese bun made of gruyere, chèvre & amul. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free
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Sam Biscuit
Spinach, artichoke, mushroom & cheese masala in puff pastry dough. Quantity: 12 biscuits
$44
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Kolache - Butter Chicken
Turmeric tinged kolache bun filled with butter chicken. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Kolache - Butter Paneer
Turmeric tinged kolache bun filled with butter paneer. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Kolache - Goa Pork
Sweet potato & cardamom dough with Goa Pork stew. Quantity: 12 Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-7 minutes & serve warm or enjoy room temperature.
$66
nuts free
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Assorted Morning Pastries
An assortment of 2 each of the following items from our Bake Lab: Cumin Cheese Bun, Seasonal Muffin, Pista Scone, Madeleine, Mawa cake, and Cafe Annie brownie. - Please note many of these items include: dairy, nuts, eggs, and gluten. Quantity: 12 items
$50
Cookies
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Variety Cookie Packages
Composed packages of our cookies. Please select the desired assortment from the dropdown menu below. Quantity: 1 dozen Assortment: Top Rated! Chocolate Chili (2), Double Chocolate Hazelnut (2), Coconut Mint (2), CA Brownie (2), Ginger Cloud (2), Lemon Square (2) Chocolate Assortment: Chocolate Chili (3), Double Chocolate Hazelnut (3), Coconut Mint (3), CA Brownie (3) Plant-Based Assortment: Lemon Square (6) & Ginger Cloud (6) Gluten-Free Assortment: Double Chocolate Hazelnut (4), Lemon Square (4), CA Brownie (4)
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Shortbread Cookies
An assortment of shortbread cookies available by the dozen. -Masala: cumin shortbread cookie spiced with chile & turmeric -Indika: cardamom spiced shortbread cookie -Miracle: shortbread cookie with moringa, matcha and pistachio -Chocolate Dipped Indika: cardamom spiced shortbread cookie dipped in chocolate & pistachios Quantity: 1 dozen Please note that certain cookies may contain nuts.
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Cookies By the Dozen
Variety of cookies by the dozen - Please note most cookies do contain nuts - Gluten-Free: [gf] - Plant-Exclusive: [v] Quantity: 12
Starters
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Stuffed Mini Parathas
Small pan-fried flatbreads with carrot roti dough stuffed with assorted fillings. Choice of: Potato served with Fig Chutney. Paneer & Peas served with Tomato Chutney. Lamb Keema served with Cumin Yogurt. Quantity: 12 Nut-Free Accompaniments: - 8oz chutney Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Take out of container & lay flat (do not stack) on a sheet pan in the oven at 350F for 5-6 minutes & serve with chutney. Keep chutney refrigerated until serving.
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Mini Beet Roti
Cassava & almond flax flatbread tinted with fresh beet juice, topped with dal spread, vegetables & herbs. Quantity: 12
$33
gluten free, vegan
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Samosas
Triangular pastries filled with choice of fillings: Crabmeat Samosas served with Papaya Ginger Chutney Meena Bazaar (potato masala) Samosa with Tamarind Chutney Paneer Mushroom Samosas served with Tomato Masala Black Sesame Chicken Samosas served with Mango Chutney Quantity: 12 Accompaniments: - 16oz chutney. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven at 350F for 3-5 minutes and serve with chutney.
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Pondicheri Salad
Local greens (spinach, arugula, lettuces, cabbage) tossed with raisins, sunflower seed, pumpkin seed and pickled carrots | jaggery lime dressing. Quantity: Serves 12
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Paneer Tikkas
Chunks of seasoned paneer seared with spices served with Cumin Yogurt. Quantity: 24 pieces Accompaniments: - 8oz Cumin Yogurt - 4 oz Mixed Herbs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 5-8 minutes & serve with cumin yogurt. Garnish with mixed herbs.
$60
gluten free, nuts free
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Black Pepper Chicken Kebabs
Chicken breast marinated with copious amounts of black pepper, yogurt and ginger. Quantity: 24 kebabs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 10 minutes.
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Potato Cakes
Potato tapioca cakes flavored with cumin and dried pomegranate seeds served with Tamarind Chutney. Quantity: 12 pieces Accompaniments: - 8oz Tamarind Chutney Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 5-6 minutes & serve with Tamarind Chutney.
$30
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Mushroom Toasts
Open-faced brioche toasts topped with braised mushroom, bell pepper and cheese. Quantity: 24 Pieces Nut-Free Accompaniments: - Micros Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 4-6 minutes OR enjoy room temperature. Garnish with micros.
$40
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Mini Uttapum with Avocado Masala
Mini savory fermented vegan and gluten-free pancakes served with a creamy avocado masala. Quantity: 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$60
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Khandvi
Chickpea pinwheels stuffed with spices, coconut and sesame seeds. Quantity: 24 Pieces Assembly Instructions: - Refrigerate and take out 20 minutes before eating. Best eaten at room temperature.
$50
gluten free
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Crudité & Dips
Seasonal raw vegetables with avocado masala, saffron yogurt and dal. Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Avocado Masala - Saffron Yogurt - Dal (Lentil) Dip Assembly Instructions: - Keep crudités & dips in the refrigerator till serving.
$100
gluten free
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Chicken Momos
Nepali dumplings, coconut sesame broth. Extra momo sauce on the side. Quantity: 12 pieces Nut-Free Accompaniments: - Momo Sauce (contains chicken stock) - Mixed Herbs Assembly Instructions:
$35
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Pumpkin Momos
Pumpkin filled Nepali dumplings with herb chutney. 12 pieces
$35
vegan
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Mushroom Momos
Maitake, shiitake & Kashmiri morel dumplings with chile peanut masala on the side. 12 pieces
$35
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Mini Utthapums
Small fermented dosa pancakes with seasonal vegetables. Served with tomato chutney and green masala on the side. Quantity: 12 Accompaniments: - Green Masala - Tomato Masala Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop utthapums in the oven uncovered at 350F for 5-8 minutes OR enjoy room temperature. Serve with Green & Tomato Masala.
$50
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Kalonji Lamb Kebabs
Grilled lamb kebabs rubbed with a masala of kalonji, clove and black pepper. Quantity: 24 small lamb kebabs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven uncovered at 350F for 10 minutes.
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Cocktail Shrimp Kebabs
Tandoori masala with yogurt, garlic, chili, aromatic spices & olive oil. Quantity: 24 kebabs Accompaniments: - Lemon. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Squeeze lemon on top & enjoy room temperature!
$50
gluten free, nuts free
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Cucumber Tea Sandwiches
Cucumber, creamy cheese with green herbs and brie on milk bread. Cut these in half and turn them into finger food or just enjoy them for a light meal or snack. Quantity: 12 Nut-Free
$75
Vegetables
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Saag
Spinach and mustard greens pureed with fenugreek, ghee and warm spices. | Topped with chunks of paneer OR chickpea tofu. | Vegan or vegetarian options available. Quantity: Serves 12
gluten free, nuts free, vegetarian option, vegan option
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Kerala Vegetable Stew
Local vegetables & California beans, kari leaf tomato coconut stew and rice. Quantity: Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan
$100
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Smoked Eggplant
Smoked eggplant sautéed with caramelized onions, coriander seeds, tomato and ginger. Quantity: Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Mixed Herbs Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with mixed herbs.
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Punjabi Cauliflower
Roasted cauliflower sautéed with tomatoes, cumin and ginger. Quantity: Serves 12
$75
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Butter Paneer
Our house-made traditional whole milk cheese slow-cooked in a creamy tomato masala. Quantity: Serves 12
$90
gluten free, nuts free
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Sai Bhaji
Traditional Sindhi stew with spinach, mustard greens, dal, tomatoes and herbs.
$75
gluten free
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Summer Korma
Asparagus, green peas & carrots with tomato, coconut & almond ginger masala. Quantity: Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan
$75
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Chickpea Tofu Curry
House made chickpea tofu slow cooked in a creamy tomato sauce. Quantity: Serves 12 Accompaniments: - Chopped Cilantro for garnish. Re-Heating & Assembly Instructions: - Pop in oven covered at 350F for 10-15 minutes. Garnish with cilantro.
$90
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
Non-Veg
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Tandoori Shrimp Kebabs
16/20 count skewered shrimp marinated in-house with tandoori masala. Quantity: 24 kebabs Gluten-Free and Dairy-Free
$100
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Green Masala Salmon
One-half fillet of wild salmon roasted with cilantro, mint, fenugreek masala and jaggery ginger glaze (3lbs). NOTE: If wild salmon is unavailable due to seasonality, we will reach out to you with other options. Serves 12 Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Dairy-Free
$160
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Butter Chicken
Classic creamy chicken curry with spices and herbs (tomatoes, fenugreek, cardamom, ginger and more). Quantity: Serves 12
$125
gluten free, nuts free
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Pork Xacuti
Reminiscent of a classic stew from Goa, coconut, chili and clove braised pork chunks with ginger and caramelized onions Quantity: Serves 12
$120
dairy free, gluten free, nuts free
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Lamb Keema
Ground lamb slow cooked with tomatoes, yogurt, caramelized onions and a multitude of aromatic spices. Serves 12
$135
gluten free
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Kashmiri Chicken Biryani
With tomato, cardamom, fenugreek, pumpkin seeds & currants. Raita on the side. Serves 12
$125
gluten free
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Tandoori Chicken Kebabs
Tandoori spiced chicken, peppers and onions with chile, yogurt, garlic, warm spices and olive oil. 12 kebabs
$125
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Kalonji Lamb Chops
Grilled garlic, yogurt and bbq dry masala marinated lamb chops, served with cucumber raita and pickled onions. 12 large single lamb chops
$125
gluten free, nuts free
Sides
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Seasonal Fruit
Platter with assorted seasonal fruit. Serves 12
$75
gluten free, vegan
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Sindhi Dal
Moong dal with tomato & ginger. Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$80
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Uppma
Savory grits hash topped with sesame. Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$60
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Onion Pilaf
Basmati rice flavored with caramelized onions. Serves 12
$45
gluten free, nuts free, vegan
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Rajma
Beans slow simmered with black pepper, cumin, ginger, black salt and ghee. Serves 12
$60
gluten free
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Kachumber
Tangy light salad with mango, cucumber, moong sprouts and tomatoes, flavored with lime juice, ginger and chaat masala. One Quart
$25
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Sindhi Dal
Moong dal slow simmered with turmeric and ginger topped with a masala with olive oil, amchur, cumin, chile and black pepper. Serves 12
$60
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Desi Mac N' Cheese
A spiced macaroni and cheese (made with local fresh pasta) with choices of wild mushrooms, herbs or butter chicken. Serves 12
$75
Breads
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Naan
Small leavened flatbread with a hint of turmeric and cooked in a tandoor. Quantity: 12
$55
nuts free, vegan
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Carrot Roti
Vegetable and whole-wheat layered flatbread with fenugreek and coriander seeds. Quantity: 12
$44
nuts free, vegan
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Garlic Naan
Small leavened flatbread with a hint of turmeric and cooked in a tandoor - with garlic & herbs. Quantity: 12
$66
nuts free, vegan
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Carrot Paratha
Vegetable and whole-wheat layered flatbread with fenugreek and coriander seeds, laminated with ghee. Quantity: 12
$44
nuts free
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Cardamom Milk Bread
An airy 9-inch sandwich loaf bread with hints of green cardamom.
$8
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Brioche Hamburger Buns
Scented with mace and cinnamon, these soft buns can be used in hamburgers or toasted and eaten alongside an entree. 12 buns
$14
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Sourdough
A loaf of our house-made sourdough.
$14
Condiments
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Raita
Yogurt salad with seasonal combinations. Cucumber Raita: yogurt with cucumbers, onions and mustard seed pop. Ranch Raita: our version of Ranch. Smoked Eggplant Raita: yogurt, eggplant and spices. Quantity: 32 oz Gluten-Free
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Pickles
House made pickles. Eggplant Pickle: chunks of eggplant cooked with fenugreek, clove, chili, garlic, jaggery and olive oil. Apple Pickle: sun dried chunks of granny smith apples cooked with mustard, ginger, fenugreek and chili. * Seasonal - only available September - March* Gluten-Free, Nut-Free and Vegan Quantity - 16 oz
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Chutneys
House-made chutneys. Cilantro Chutney: cilantro, sesame, yogurt and serrano. Tamarind Chutney [v]: tangy balanced with hint of sweet. Pumpkin Seed Chutney [v]: pumpkin seeds, coconut and spices. Mango Chutney [v]: fresh mangos, chili and spices. Gluten-Free, Nut-Free Quantity - 16 oz
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Pickles & Chutneys
16oz offerings of our house made pickles & chutneys. Cilantro Chutney: A creamy herb-filled chutney with cilantro, serrano pepper, yogurt and sesame seeds. Tamarind Chutney [v]: Sweet and sour chutney with ginger, chile and cumin. Mango Chutney [v]: Chunky mango chutney with kalonji seeds, ginger and cloves. Tomato Masala: Doubles as a chutney, with garlic, ginger, chile and mustard seeds. Green Masala: Doubles as a chutney with parsley, cilantro, dill, serrano, lemon juice, garlic and olive oil. Eggplant Pickle: Chunks of eggplant with smoked eggplant in a fenugreek, clove, chile, garlic, jaggery and olive oil masala. Pickled Onions: Red onions steeped in vinegar, star anise, cinnamon and beet juice.
Drinks
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Rose Cardamom Lassi
A traditional beverage created using house-made yogurt with rose essence and cardamom. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Mango Lassi
Traditional beverage sweetened with mango, yogurt, and cardamom. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Masala Chai
Milk-infused fragrant tea brewed with cardamom, cinnamon, ginger and mint. Quantity: 3 Quarts Serves 12 Nut-Free
$40
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Madras Coffee (Hot or Cold)
Cold-brew coffee stewed with cinnamon, black pepper, cardamom and milk. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Nut-Free
$40
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Coffee
Amaya roasted drip coffee Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Vegan, Gluten-Free and Nut Free
$30
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Almond Chai (served cold)
House ground almond milk chai flavored with cardamom and cinnamon. Quantity: 3 quarts Serves 12 Gluten-Free and Vegan
$45
Cakes & Pies
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Mango Cheesecake
With a cookie crust and a topping of fresh mangoes. NOTE: Fresh mango garnish will only be available seasonally. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Mother Earth Cheesecake
Malai flavored cheesecake tinted with blue spirulina & mixed cookie crust. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Chikoo Cheesecake
Cheesecake topped with chikoo on a mixed cookie crust. Contains Nuts
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Bebinca
Crepe cake with coconut pastry cream, lime curd, kari leaf ganache & crunchy cashew whipped cream. Contains dairy, nuts & gluten
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
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Rose Cream Cake
Rose milk soaked cardamom cake with roasted strawberries. Nut-free.
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Lemon Cardamom Cake
Citrus soaked cardamom sponge, lemon curd, berries & saffron whipped cream. Nut-Free
6" $40
8" $55
10" $75
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Pistachio Lavender Chocolate Cake [v]
A vegan cake with a hint of lavender, roasted beets and olive oil ~ layered with local fruit jam, chocolate ganache and pistachios. Plant-Exclusive
6" $40
8" $60
10" $70
12" $80
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Chocolate Almond Cake
Decadent almond & olive oil cake layered with chocolate ganache.
6" $40
8" $60
10" $70
12" $80
gluten free
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Crackball Cake
Inspired by our irresistable crackballs and topped with the same, this chocolatey cake is a celebration waiting to happen! Bournvita cake, layered with mixed nut milk fudge, crackballs & buttercream. Contains dairy, nuts & gluten
6" $45
8" $60
10" $80
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Akl Tart
Raw key lime tart with date & nut crust, seasonal fruit.
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
gluten free, vegan
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Lemon Lavender Tart
Raw lemon lavender tart, date & nut crust, seasonal fruit. Gluten-Free & Plant-Exclusive.
6" $45
8" $65
10" $85
gluten free, vegan
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Chaimisu
Ladyfingers soaked in chai, mascarpone & a hint of chocolate. 10x12 pan - serves 12 people
$55
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Chai Pie
Chai pie custard, Parle G cookie crust, served with whipped cream & candied cashews. Contains mixed nuts.
8" $60
10" $85
Mithai & Laddu
(by the dozen)
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Classic Mithai
Chickpea cardamom fudge topped with pumpkin & sesame seeds. Quantity: 12
$44
egg free, gluten free
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Chai Pie Bite
Chai pie all in one bite dipped in chocolate! Contains mixed nuts. Quantity: 12
$44
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Peanut Chocolate Besan Laddu
Chickpea mithai laddus with a layer of melted chocolate in between and topped with salted caramel peanuts. Quantity: 12
$33
egg free, gluten free
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Crackball
Crunchy, caramel, almond milk fudge, rolled in cocoa. Quantity: 12 items
$22
egg free
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Krishna Laddu
A colorful spin on a traditional laddu - Holi inspired! Quantity: 12 items Egg Free Contains Nuts
$33
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Sindhi Laddu
An iconic sweet native to the province of Sindh (now in Pakistan). It is made with traditional Indian roti flour, ground almond & cardamom ball bound with ghee. Quantity: 12 items Egg Free
$33
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Rose Laddu
Cashew, coconut, rose scented laddu rolled in rose petals. Quantity: 12 items
$33
egg free, gluten free, vegan