Best Vada Pav In Mumbai : 19 Places You Must Try At least Once

No matter which part of India you belong to, the one thing that you must have heard about and tried for sure is Vada Pav. It is a staple for people in Mumbai, and there is a reason behind the Vada Pav being so famous! If you are someone who is a keen food connoisseur or you are in Mumbai, there are a few places that you must visit for a great, wholesome Best Vada Pav in Mumbai experience.

Why is Vada Pav a Favorite of all Mumbaikars?

Mumbai is famous for its Street Food, But, even after so many food options, the people keep going back to the good old Vada Pav. It might seem like a very special dish, but it sure does have a very interesting history.

This street food delicacy came into existence in the late 1960s. A street vendor named Ashok Vaidya used to run a small stall near the Dadar railway station. His basic idea was to provide the daily commuters with a snack which was easy to eat and easy on the pockets, too. So he came up with the idea of putting a mashed potatoes patty between the pav and a layer of ginger powder. This idea went on to become a massive hit among the locals and later got elevated to one of the best snacks in Mumbai. So much so, that today there is a chain of vada pav called “Goli” which has outlets throughout the entire country.

Later, the Shiv Sena then branded the snack as a snack for the Marathi working class, and then the trend caught on with everyone. It became so popular that a lot of workers left their jobs to open vada pav stalls across the city.

So the next time you sit down to eat a vada pav, make sure you share this small story with your pals ;).

Best Vada Pav in Mumbai

For all those who are looking for the best vada pav in Mumbai, I have a few places to recommend. These are the places that I have personally visited and loved the food. For your ease, I have divided Mumbai into 4 zones – north, south, east and west. So, it does not matter which part of Mumbai you are in; you will find the best vada pav in Mumbai very easily 😉

Best Vada Pav In South Mumbai

1. Ashok Vada Pav / Kirti College Vada Pav

   One of the oldest places in Mumbai that sells yummy vada pav. It is said that the best vada pav in Mumbai is available here and I believe it to be true. A trip to Dadar is never complete without having a meal at this 35 years old food joint. 
   

   Timing – 11 am to 10:30pm, open all 8 am days.

2. Graduate Vada Pav
   

   This small stall has been selling vada pav for the last 20 years. They sell the authentic taste and have not moved to a fancier location since they want to serve the fast-moving citizens of Mumbai. If you are in Dadar, try and find this stall for a quick snack.

   Timing – 9 am to 10 pm, every day.
   

3. Potoba
   

   Potoba is famous for their original vada pav and the extensive vegetarian menu. This place also has a special menu for the kids and offers all the customers a lovely time. I remember I had visited this place on the recommendation of a friend and I loved the Mirchi vada pav. This dish is made with a little bit more of spices and is very tasty.
   
   Timing – 8 am to 11 pm, open all days.

4. Aaswad

   This restaurant serves only Maharashtrian cuisine and is very famous amongst the locals. It has a very extensive menu and offers various dishes. Most of the at least are made like the old days while some are given a new twist. If you visit Aaswad, make sure you have a proper meal and not just their super famous vada pav.
   
   Timing – 10 am to 11 pm, open on all 7days
   

Best Vada Pav In North Mumbai

1. Jumbo Vada Pav Center

   The place is rather small, but the food portions are huge and hence the name, Jumbo 😀 ! I love the variety that they have for vada pav in this small place. They offer this simple Snack VadaPav with so many variable twists that you will keep coming back for more! Jumbo Vada Pav Center is very famous in Goregaon, and you must try it at-least once.
   Timings – 8 am to 11 pm, on all days

2. Pandurang Vada Pav and Sandwich Center

   This place is known for food, quick service and the affordable prices. I have been a frequent visitor here, and I have never been disappointed. If you happen to be around this place, I would suggest you try the vada pav, samosa and bhajji.

   Timings – 9 am to 11 pm, Open Every day.

3. Sapre & Sons

   
   Another Goregaon west food joint that is known far and wide for the great food that they serve. At this place, I would personally recommend the Vada pav, kothimbir vadi, subadana vada and the thali peeth.

   Timings – 9 am to 11 pm, open on all days

4. Shree Datta Snacks Spot
   

   Located on the JP Road, this place gets a lot of visitors, especially in the mornings. The food joint is famous for the spicy, piping hot vada pav and the beverages. I would suggest you go here during the afternoon or evening to avoid the office rush hours.

   Timings – 8:30 am to 10 pm, every day. 

5. Trushna Batata Wada

   Okay, the name says Batata Vada, but this place serves all sorts of vada pav and other local food items. It is located in Goregaon west and is known to everyone who either lives there or visits frequently. I would personally recommend the vada pav and the missal pav at this food joint.

   Timing – 9 am to 11 pm, all 7 days.

Best VadaPav Places In West Mumbai

1. Mangesh Vada Pav
   

   If you are in Borivali, in that case, you really have to visit this place. It is famous and highly recommended. If you ask any passerby for a good food place, they will mention Mangesh’s food joint. You will get the basic vada pav here but it tastes very delicious.
   
   Timing – 9 am to 10 pm, all days.
   

2. Jai Maharashtra Vada Pav
   

   This place is run by a family who has been in the business of selling local food for decades now. They have a well-curated menu with all the local food items, and some of them are served with western variations. I liked their vada pav which is served with a little bit of curry. The curry adds a little zing to the vada pav and is a good change for the taste buds!
   
   Timing – 8 am to 11 pm, open every day.

3. Star Vada Pav Centre
   

   
   This place has been serving the people for a very long time and has surely mastered the art of making tasty vada pav. Everyone who has a vada pav here always has good things to say about the place. It is quite easy to find and is a must visit for all the street food lovers.
   
   Timing – 8 am to 11 pm, operates all days.

4. JumboKing Vada Pav
   

   
   Eat a vada pav, eat the biggest possible vada pav in Mumbai. Yes, this place serves vada pav in all shapes and sizes. So if you are feeling particularly hungry, do hop in at this place and order their Special Vada Pav. It will certainly make the hunger go away at a very reasonable price.
   
   Timing – 9:30 am to 11 pm, open all 7 days a week.

5. Vada Pav Samrat
   

   If you are looking for a quick bite, this place is the ultimate king of fast food. They sell a lot of finger foods, but the most selling item has to be the trusted vada pav. No matter what hour of the day it is, there will always be a massive crowd around this small food joint.
   
   Timing – 8 am to 11 pm, open every day.

Best Vada Pav In East Mumbai

1. 1. Geeta Fast Food
      

      This food joint is famous for the huge menu and also the cheap, reasonable prices. They serve all kinds of fast food, but the vada pav, poha and the missal pav are our favourites at this place. Make sure you grab a plate of the vada pav and also a bottle of coke for a quick, filling meal.
      
      Timing – 6 am to 11 pm, open on all days

   2. Shiv Vada Pav Centre
      

      
      A small stall that has also mastered the art of vada pav and makes you drool over the aroma. This place sells such good vada pav that the aroma pulls you towards it from like meters away! I have had a quick snack here once, and I think it is quite good. You can get a good variety of the local food items here for a reasonable price.
      
      Timing – 8 am to 10 pm, open on all days

   3. Madeira and Mime
      

      
      A chic place which serves excellent finger foods and also proper meals. I went here with my friends for some drinks, and we ordered the bite-sized vada pav. They serve the cutest vada pav, which is so small that they barely make for a bite. I liked the portions that they serve for the price and would hence, recommend this place.
      
      Timing – 12 pm to 12 am, open on all days

   4. Laxman’s Vada Pav

      For all those who prefer pure vegetarian food outlets, you must visit this place especially, if you are in or around Ghatkopar. Laxman’s has some great options for the customer, but as always, the vada pav wins everyone’s hearts. 🙂

      The prices are also very cheap, especially if you see the quantity of the food portions. Another food item that is famous at Laxman’s is the bhajjiya, hot and yummy.

      Timing – 9 am to 11 pm, open on all days

I hope this article helps you in finding the best spots for having some great Vada Pav in Mumbai.