After MANI BHAVAN visit, It was time to catch Mumbai Local train and go home. Onway I got hungry and saw this cute little Deli and bought coffee and cheese sticks.
Happinesss Deli — Nana Chowk, Mumbai
Happinesss Deli is a cosy café/deli located inside the Jyoti Studio Compound at Crescent Mansion, Nana Chowk, in South Mumbai. It is a good example of the small, tucked-away cafés that have become part of the neighbourhood’s food culture.
Location
Crescent Mansion, Jyoti Studio Compound, Nana Chowk, Mumbai – 400007
What makes it interesting
- Hidden-away location: It’s not the typical prominent street-facing café; the setting inside the studio compound gives it a slightly tucked-away feel.
- Nana Chowk character: The café sits in an old South Mumbai neighbourhood surrounded by historic residential buildings, studios, small businesses and busy city streets.
- Studio connection: The Jyoti Studio Compound itself is an interesting location to photograph from the outside and gives the café a different atmosphere from modern mall cafés.
- Good stop during a heritage walk: You can combine it with Mani Bhavan, August Kranti Maidan, Kemps Corner and Malabar Hill.
For a Google Maps review
Glimpse into History
Located in the historic Nana Chowk area, Happinesss Deli sits within the Jyoti Studio Compound at Crescent Mansion, giving this little food spot a distinctly old-South-Mumbai setting.
Getting There
Nana Chowk is well connected by road and taxi/auto. Because the deli is inside a compound, look carefully for the entrance rather than relying only on the main-road frontage.
Timings & Entry
Check the current listing before visiting, as café timings can change.
Don’t Miss
The entrance/compound setting, the café interiors and the contrast between the old Mumbai surroundings and the contemporary deli.
Local Experience
A nice place to take a break after exploring the Nana Chowk–Gamdevi–Kemps Corner heritage belt.
My Takeaway
One of those understated South Mumbai food spots where the location is almost as interesting as the café itself.
HAPPINESS DELI- Google Maps
Crescent Mansion, Jyoti Studio Compound, Nana Chowk, Mumbai, Maharashtra 400007
