They are clear about what they do and they know they do it well. 'Breadworks', located in Indiranagar, are bakers and manufacturers of European bread something which they claim to have a monopoly on in food-obsessed Bengaluru. A no-frills bakery with decent ambience, the place is situated in a quiet part of town which makes it ideal for a quiet brunch or a quick snack.
Started by Cherian Philip, serial entrepreneur, the 'Breadworks' chain is eight years old and has six outlets in the city. As the name suggests, the highlight is the freshly baked artisan bread that is reminiscent of the cobbled street bakeries of Europe.
"We are very particular about not using any yeasts, fats, or preservatives," says Praveen Inbanathan, Operations Manager. "Thus most of our products have limited shelf life but we are clear that we don't want to compromise on quality."
The expensive and time-consuming process of creating bread does pay off though and the place has a small but loyal clientele that comprises of expatriates and 'techies'; people who can appreciate the aroma of a freshly baked loaf and pay for it too. The place, according to the management, sees 90% niche customers.
Coming to the food, some of their most popular items are Parisian Baguette, white loaf, multigrain loaf, Challas Brioche, Panini bread, banana bread and so on. And don't be fooled by the name, they have a wide range of delicious options like chocolate muffins, butter croissant, french apple tart etc coupled with filling snacks like pizza and sandwiches. Since the sandwiches can be made with your own choice of bread, these have quite a few takers.
If you want to indulge in some sinful desserts once in a while, this place has lip-smacking varieties to satisfy your cravings. Brownies, Biscotti, pastries, tarts — the options may not be as many as in some other places but the ones that are here are made just right. In the beverages menu, smoothies and coffees perfectly complement a small meal.
The ambience is quiet and calm and ideal for one looking to spend some time away from the noise and rush of usual pubs and restaurants. The soft music playing in the background adds to the pleasant appeal of the place.
Talking about his inspiration for starting an international food-based venture, Cherian Philip says, "Many of the expatriates in India will say that the one thing that they miss mostly is authentic artisan breads and pastries. We aim to fill in this gap and what better place than a cosmopolitan place like Bengaluru."
Their products are distributed to their outlets under Claire Foods and Beverages, known as 'Parisian Café' as well as select retail stores and various caterers and hotels across the city. 'Breadworks' is located at 294, 6th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.
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They are clear about what they do and they know they do it well. 'Breadworks’, located in Indiranagar, are bakers and manufacturers of European bread something which they claim to have a monopoly on in food-obsessed Bengaluru. A no-frills bakery with decent ambience, the place is situated in a quiet part of town which makes it ideal for a quiet brunch or a quick snack.
Started by Cherian Philip, serial entrepreneur, the 'Breadworks’ chain is eight years old and has six outlets in the city. As the name suggests, the highlight is the freshly baked artisan bread that is reminiscent of the cobbled street bakeries of Europe.
"We are very particular about not using any yeasts, fats, or preservatives,” says Praveen Inbanathan, Operations Manager. "Thus most of our products have limited shelf life but we are clear that we don’t want to compromise on quality.”
The expensive and time-consuming process of creating bread does pay off though and the place has a small but loyal clientele that comprises of expatriates and 'techies’; people who can appreciate the aroma of a freshly baked loaf and pay for it too. The place, according to the management, sees 90% niche customers.
Coming to the food, some of their most popular items are Parisian Baguette, white loaf, multigrain loaf, Challas Brioche, Panini bread, banana bread and so on. And don’t be fooled by the name, they have a wide range of delicious options like chocolate muffins, butter croissant, french apple tart etc coupled with filling snacks like pizza and sandwiches. Since the sandwiches can be made with your own choice of bread, these have quite a few takers.
If you want to indulge in some sinful desserts once in a while, this place has lip-smacking varieties to satisfy your cravings. Brownies, Biscotti, pastries, tarts — the options may not be as many as in some other places but the ones that are here are made just right. In the beverages menu, smoothies and coffees perfectly complement a small meal.
The ambience is quiet and calm and ideal for one looking to spend some time away from the noise and rush of usual pubs and restaurants. The soft music playing in the background adds to the pleasant appeal of the place.
Talking about his inspiration for starting an international food-based venture, Cherian Philip says, "Many of the expatriates in India will say that the one thing that they miss mostly is authentic artisan breads and pastries. We aim to fill in this gap and what better place than a cosmopolitan place like Bengaluru.”
Their products are distributed to their outlets under Claire Foods and Beverages, known as 'Parisian Cafe’ as well as select retail stores and various caterers and hotels across the city. 'Breadworks’ is located at 294, 6th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.
Started by Cherian Philip, serial entrepreneur, the 'Breadworks' chain is eight years old and has six outlets in the city. As the name suggests, the highlight is the freshly baked artisan bread that is reminiscent of the cobbled street bakeries of Europe.
"We are very particular about not using any yeasts, fats, or preservatives," says Praveen Inbanathan, Operations Manager. "Thus most of our products have limited shelf life but we are clear that we don't want to compromise on quality."
The expensive and time-consuming process of creating bread does pay off though and the place has a small but loyal clientele that comprises of expatriates and 'techies'; people who can appreciate the aroma of a freshly baked loaf and pay for it too. The place, according to the management, sees 90% niche customers.
Coming to the food, some of their most popular items are Parisian Baguette, white loaf, multigrain loaf, Challas Brioche, Panini bread, banana bread and so on. And don't be fooled by the name, they have a wide range of delicious options like chocolate muffins, butter croissant, french apple tart etc coupled with filling snacks like pizza and sandwiches. Since the sandwiches can be made with your own choice of bread, these have quite a few takers.
If you want to indulge in some sinful desserts once in a while, this place has lip-smacking varieties to satisfy your cravings. Brownies, Biscotti, pastries, tarts — the options may not be as many as in some other places but the ones that are here are made just right. In the beverages menu, smoothies and coffees perfectly complement a small meal.
The ambience is quiet and calm and ideal for one looking to spend some time away from the noise and rush of usual pubs and restaurants. The soft music playing in the background adds to the pleasant appeal of the place.
Talking about his inspiration for starting an international food-based venture, Cherian Philip says, "Many of the expatriates in India will say that the one thing that they miss mostly is authentic artisan breads and pastries. We aim to fill in this gap and what better place than a cosmopolitan place like Bengaluru."
Their products are distributed to their outlets under Claire Foods and Beverages, known as 'Parisian Café' as well as select retail stores and various caterers and hotels across the city. 'Breadworks' is located at 294, 6th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.
They are clear about what they do and they know they do it well. 'Breadworks’, located in Indiranagar, are bakers and manufacturers of European bread something which they claim to have a monopoly on in food-obsessed Bengaluru. A no-frills bakery with decent ambience, the place is situated in a quiet part of town which makes it ideal for a quiet brunch or a quick snack. Started by Cherian Philip, serial entrepreneur, the 'Breadworks’ chain is eight years old and has six outlets in the city. As the name suggests, the highlight is the freshly baked artisan bread that is reminiscent of the cobbled street bakeries of Europe.
"We are very particular about not using any yeasts, fats, or preservatives,” says Praveen Inbanathan, Operations Manager. "Thus most of our products have limited shelf life but we are clear that we don’t want to compromise on quality.”
The expensive and time-consuming process of creating bread does pay off though and the place has a small but loyal clientele that comprises of expatriates and 'techies’; people who can appreciate the aroma of a freshly baked loaf and pay for it too. The place, according to the management, sees 90% niche customers.
Coming to the food, some of their most popular items are Parisian Baguette, white loaf, multigrain loaf, Challas Brioche, Panini bread, banana bread and so on. And don’t be fooled by the name, they have a wide range of delicious options like chocolate muffins, butter croissant, french apple tart etc coupled with filling snacks like pizza and sandwiches. Since the sandwiches can be made with your own choice of bread, these have quite a few takers.
If you want to indulge in some sinful desserts once in a while, this place has lip-smacking varieties to satisfy your cravings. Brownies, Biscotti, pastries, tarts — the options may not be as many as in some other places but the ones that are here are made just right. In the beverages menu, smoothies and coffees perfectly complement a small meal.
The ambience is quiet and calm and ideal for one looking to spend some time away from the noise and rush of usual pubs and restaurants. The soft music playing in the background adds to the pleasant appeal of the place.
Talking about his inspiration for starting an international food-based venture, Cherian Philip says, "Many of the expatriates in India will say that the one thing that they miss mostly is authentic artisan breads and pastries. We aim to fill in this gap and what better place than a cosmopolitan place like Bengaluru.”
Their products are distributed to their outlets under Claire Foods and Beverages, known as 'Parisian Cafe’ as well as select retail stores and various caterers and hotels across the city. 'Breadworks’ is located at 294, 6th Cross, HAL 2nd Stage, Off 100 Feet Road, Indiranagar.
