If you've driven down the Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway and noticed that board, you've probably already slowed down. And if you grew up in Pune, Malpani's The Bakelite Factory doesn't need an introduction — it's been part of kitchen counters and chai-time trays across the city for over 25 years. A packet of khari here, a cream roll or two there, sitting right where they belong.
The Bakelite Factory is where the products are actually made, and it's open to walk-in customers every day. Not just a brand name on a grocery shelf — a real stop where you can see the full range, pick what you want, and leave with something fresh. The smell near the cream roll counter tends to make that decision for you.
The Kind of Bakery Stop Pune Locals Actually Know
Pune has a very specific relationship with bakeries. Not the cold-brew-and-avocado kind — the kind where the khari is always stacked high, the cream rolls are gone before noon on weekends, and regulars have their orders memorised without looking at a menu.
Malpani's The Bakelite Factory sits right on the Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway, which means it sees both city regulars and travellers passing through. There's no sit-down service or printed menu card here. Think of it as a proper Pune bakery with walk-in access — a factory store where bakery snacks Pune people actually reach for are available fresh, without the middleman markup.
When someone moves to Pune and asks where to get good snacks, you don't point them to a supermarket aisle. You tell them about a bakery and cafe in Pune where the product comes straight from the people who make it.
At Malpani's The Bakelite Factory, the bread is made without bromates. No artificial colours. No saccharin. The entire facility is 100% vegetarian — not just the products on the shelf, but every corner of the operation. The tagline "Swaad Ghar ke Khane Jaisa" isn't a packaging decoration. It reflects how baking has worked here since 1999.
Automated production keeps every batch consistent. Over 25 years, that kind of reliability builds into something a new cafe can't replicate. That's not a trend — that's how a Pune institution stays on the shelf.
What You'll Find at the Counter — The Bakelite Factory’s Menu
What You'll Find at the Counter — Malpani's The Bakelite Factory Menu
Toasts & Café Classics — The Bakery Side
This is where the bakery roots show. The toast section alone gives you a few good options: Butter Toast for something straightforward, Ghee Podi Toast if you want something more flavourful, and Tomato Cheese Toast for when you want a proper sit-and-eat moment. The Bun Maska is exactly what it should be — soft bun, good butter, no overcomplication. Bread Butter / Jam for those who like it simple. All bread preparations here are made with brown bread with added fibre — a small detail that's worth noting. A separate Jain menu is available as per respective preferences.
Quick Bites — For the Hunger in Between
The Quick Bites section has more range than a typical bakery stop. Grilled sandwiches — Paneer Piri Piri, Veg Club, Italian, Potato Cheese — cover the usual crowd. The Dabeli is a solid desi fusion pick if you want something more Indian and filling. Veg Cutlet with Mint Chutney works well as a snack before a longer drive. There are also burgers (Veg Tikki, Aloo Tikki), pizza (Margherita, Farmhouse, Paneer Piri Piri), and penne pasta in white, red, and pink sauce — so it's not just a tea-and-khari stop anymore.
Beverages — Chai to Cold Coffee
Masala Chai is the natural pairing for most things on this menu. Hot Coffee for those who need it. On the cold side, Cold Coffee and a Mint Mojito if you're stopping mid-drive and want something refreshing. Fresh Lime Water / Soda also available. The beverage range is functional rather than elaborate — which suits the outlet format well.
Packaged Bakery Range — Pick Up Here or Order Online
Beyond what's on the café menu, the outlet also stocks Malpani's packaged bakery range — cream rolls, Puneri Special Khari, Brown Khari, Sliced Cakes, Bakarwadi, Chirote, Chakli, Banana Chips, and more. These are the same products available on malpanifoods.com. If you're visiting the outlet, you can grab a few packs on the way out. If you can't make it in person, the full range ships across India with free delivery on orders above ₹349 (use code SHIPPINGFREE).
A Bakery cafe Worth Stopping At — For Tea, a Snack, or Both
The outlet opens at 7:00 AM — early enough to count as a proper morning stop. Morning commuters can grab toast and khari on the way in. Highway travellers can break without looping into the city. Families use it for a weekly stock-up run. Office managers who need bulk without waiting on a delivery window know exactly where to go.
Walk in, pick what you want, pay, and leave. No table, no reservation, no minimum order. And the pricing is what a bakery should actually cost — not what a branded cafe charges for the same biscuit.
The Bakelite Factory Store — Freshness You Can Actually See
Buying directly from the brand means skipping the aggregator and the retail chain. The same products on Blinkit, Zomato, or Zepto — here you pick them in person, check freshness, and buy in the quantity you need.
Automated production keeps quality consistent across every batch. The baking surfaces are food-safe — worth noting when hot products are in contact with them directly. For bulk buyers, tiffin preppers, and anyone who prefers seeing before buying, the factory outlet is simply more practical than a delivery window.
Where to Find Malpani's The Bakelite Factory in Pune
The outlet is at Gat No. 98, Malpani Baking Company, Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway, near the BPCL Pump, Varve Bk – 412205. The BPCL pump is easy to spot from the highway, and parking on the highway side is manageable.
Open Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM.
If visiting isn't possible, the full product range is available at malpanifoods.com with home delivery across India.
Worth a Stop. Worth Coming Back To.
Passing through or just in the mood for a genuine Pune snack — the outlet delivers. For those who can't visit in person, malpanifoods.com carries the full range with delivery across India. Orders above ₹349 ship free — use code SHIPPINGFREE at checkout.
The khari and the cream rolls have been speaking for themselves since 1999.
FAQs
What is Malpani's The Bakelite Factory?
It is a bakery cafe and factory outlet on the Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway, near Pune. It sells freshly made cream rolls, khari, toast, cookies, cakes, and namkeen — without bromates, artificial colours, or saccharin — and is open to walk-in customers every day.
What are the outlet timings?
The outlet is open Monday to Sunday, 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM.
Where exactly is Malpani's The Bakelite Factory located?
At Gat No. 98, Malpani Baking Company, Bengaluru–Mumbai Highway, near BPCL Pump, Varve Bk – 412205. The BPCL pump is a useful landmark if you're coming in from the highway.
What can I buy at Malpani's The Bakelite Factory?
Cream rolls, Puneri Special Khari, Brown Khari, toast, cookies, sliced cakes, and namkeen like chakli, bakarwadi, and banana chips. The full Malpani's The Bakelite Factory menu is available at the outlet.
Is Malpani's The Bakelite Factory 100% vegetarian?
Yes. The entire manufacturing facility — not just individual products — is 100% vegetarian. No non-vegetarian ingredients are made or stored anywhere in the factory.
