A Curated List Of The Most Iconic Mithai Shops In Delhi To Indulge Your Sweet Tooth Cravings!

Indians are by nature super-passionate about their sweets and that's a fact! Whether it's a festival or a special occasion, sweets are a must-have on all auspicious celebrations. Thus, it's no wonder that there are so many sweet shops in Delhi offering colourful and sugary delights.

Here's the best of the lot, all culled out for you!

1. Ghantewala Confectioners

A delightful selection of traditional delights can be found in Delhi's well-known sweet shop, Ghantewala Confectioners. From renowned Sohan Halwa to beloved dishes like Motichoor Ki Ladoo, Ghantewala has a rich cultural history. Made with the best natural ingredients to provide high-quality products that will captivate your taste buds and hearts with their authentic flavour.

Where | Ghantewala Confectioners- M-130, Block M, GK II, New Delhi 110048
Timings | 11 AM - 6 PM
Call Them | +91 8527 279 535
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2. Old Famous Jalebi Wala 

Famous for its Jalebis cooked in desi ghee, the Old Famous Jalebi Wala is situated in Chandni Chowk. These melt-in-your-mouth treats are a favourite among Delhiites despite their premium price of about Rs 500 per kg. They provide an enticing culinary experience when paired with Samosas. Also, don't forget to Savour the most genuine Rabri Jalebi!

Where | Old Famous Jalebi Wala - 1795, Dariba Corner, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8 AM - 9:30 PM
Call Them | +91 9811 020 546

3. Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners

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Chaina Ram Sindhi Confectioners have been in the business for over a century hence they are definitely great at what they do. Their sweets are legendary, so it’s no wonder that the shop is always packed with customers. The Karachi Halwa, Dhodha, Paneer Jalebi and Besan Ladoo are the best sellers here! 

Where | Chaina Ram Sindh Confectioners - 6499, Fatehpuri Chowk, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 8 AM - 8:30 PM 

4. Bengali Sweet Centre

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Established in 1936, Bengali Sweet Centre is a well-known foodie landmark amongst the locals in town. The place is known for its lip-smacking street food and delicious sweets. Bengali Sweet Centre in South Ex is almost always crowded and on festivals, it is simply jam-packed. Their Gol Gappas, in particular, are especially addictive and zesty. You must try their Gulab Jamun and Sohan Halwa - they're just divine! 

Where | Bengali Sweet Centre - G19, Main Market, South Ex. I
Timings | 9 AM - 11 PM

5. Evergreen Sweet House

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Evergreen Sweet House, established in 1963 is especially popular and much-patronized in South Delhi. Their outlets are well known for the delicious Kalakand, Kala Gulab Jamun, and Rasmalai they have on offer. Their sweets are always fresh and are prepared with desi ghee. They also have a snacks corner, where you can savour delicious street food items like samosas and chaat besides South Indian, Chinese and Indian food. 

Where | Evergreen Sweet House - S 29 & 30, Main Market, Green Park Market & Pinnacle, Sector 19, Dwarka
Timings | 10 AM - 11 PM

6. Hira Sweets 

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Though their outlet in CP opened back in 2012, the brand Hira Sweets was established wayyyy before in 1912. These folks are known for serving everything from mouth-watering sweets like Balushahi to supple paranthas and Chole Bhature. We’re defo dropping by to give these a try! 

Where | Hira Sweets - Ground Floor K-19 & 21, Radial Road Number 4, Block K, CP
Timings | 8 AM - 11 PM

7. Nathu’s Sweets

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Though they have numerous branches scattered around the city, we’re specifically fond of the one located in Bengali Market! You can order everything from Khoya Pista Barfi and Milk Cake to Sohan Halwa and Motichoor Laddu. Sounds tempting, doesn’t it?

Where | Nathu’s Sweets - Shop No. 23, 24, Bengali Market, Tansen Marg
Timings | 7:30 AM - 10 PM

8. Kaleva

Located near Gurdwara Bangla Sahib, this sweetmeat is always swarming with people with a perpetually insatiable sweet tooth! You will find everything from tempting Khoya Barfi to juicy Gulab Jamun and TONS more that will leave you spoilt for choice. And we’re not complaining for sure!

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Where | Kaleva - 109, Bangla Sahib Rd, Sector 4, Gole Market
Timings | 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

9. Shyam Sweets

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One of the most ICONIC sweet shops in the city, these folks are stationed in Chandni Chowk and have been winning over folks with their selection of treats since ages. We’re planning to devour treats like Cham Cham, Paan Roll, Kesar Pak and LOADS of more options!

Where | Shyam Sweets - H.NO, 112, Chawri Bazar Rd, Near Chowk, Raghu Ganj, Manohar Market, Hauz Qazi, Barshahbulla
Timings | 8 MA - 10 PM

10. Kallan Sweets

Kallan Sweets is located near Jama Masjid and those of you who’ve been here will know that this place is always packed with excited foodies! You will spot toothsome options like Fruit Barfi, Karachi Halwa andShahi Tukda, to name a select few, worth trying.

Where | Kallan Sweets - Shop No. 4 & 5, Matia Mahal Road, Opposite, Matia Mahal, Jama Masjid Gate
Timings | 7 AM - 11:45 PM

11. Kanwarji’s 

One of the oldest shops in Chandni Chowk, Kanwarji’s will serve you some of the most decadent sweetmeats in town. You will find a plethora of options over here that includes Coffee Barfi, Til Barfi, Gajar Halwa and Chana Barfi, to name a select few. A query menu indeed, no?!

Where | Kanwarji’s - 1972, Corner Gali Paratha, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 9 AM - 9 PM

12. Annapurna Sweet House

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Annapurna Sweets is by all means one of the best Bengali sweet shops in Delhi. Their sweets are made of pure desi ghee and are hygienically prepared, not forgetting to mention that they are deliciously yummy! They have an amazing variety of sandesh and their rosogollas are absolutely delicious. Also, do try their Badam Halwa when making a pit stop here!

Where | Annapurna Sweet House - 38, CSC Market 2, Chittaranjan Park
Timings | 8 AM - 10 PM

13. Shiv Mishthan Bhandar

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These folks will steal your heart away with their juicy Imartis and they look totally drool worthy to us! But that’s not all they serve, You will also find a bunch of toothsome options in halwa such as Gajar, Moong Dal and Sooji - yum. Doesn’t it sound like a place worth visiting? ‘Cause, it sure does to us.

Where | Shiv Mishthan Bhandar - 375, Chandni Chowk Rd, Kucha Ghasiram, Chandni Chowk
Timings | 7 AM - 9 PM

14. Gulab

These folks serve a wide range of sweets that will satisfy all your sweet tooth cravings! We’re particularly drooling over Jalebis, Rajbhog, Malpua and Rasgulla, to name a select few options. Did you know they also serve a bunch of variants in kulfi during summer? Yep.

Where | Gulab - Shop No. 5, Vaishali Main Road, Metro Pillar No. 353, Near Kohat Metro Station, Pitampura
Timings | 8 AM - 11 PM

15. Standard Burfee

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Standard Burfee is an exceptional sweet shop that specializes in burfis - of all kinds, you can think of! Going by the crowds seen here at all hours, they're awesome at it. You must try their Coconut Burfi which is both light and has the perfect amount of sweetness to it. Their Milk Cake, Kaju Burfi, and Dhoda are other must-devour items from this sweet shop. Go drop by!

Where | Standard Burfee - 2750/21, Ajmal Khan Road, Karol Bagh
Timings | 8 AM - 10:30 PM

16. Rewari Sweets

Despite its modest size and out-of-the-way location, this shop is well-known for its mouth-watering sweets selection. It has a tiny seating area inside, good enough for only about 3 - 4 people to sit and indulge in their famous burfis. It’s most popular for its Rabri, Rewari Burfi and Pateesa (drooling here). You must also sample their Paneer Jalebi, which is perfectly soft and crispy! 

Where | Rewari Sweets - 3D, Lajwanti Garden, Jail Road, Nangal Raya
Timings | 9 AM - 10 PM

17. Haldiram’s

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Haldiram’s is a household name in Delhi, known for their mouthwatering and thoroughly hygienic street food items and delicious Rajasthani, South Indian, North Indian, and Chinese cuisines. Another reason why their outlets are so popular is because of the variety of delicious sweets prepared in pure desi ghee they offer. You must try their Rasmalai and Rajbhog! Their Kesar Jalebi is also a favourite amongst all of Delhi.

Where | Haldiram’s - Multiple Outlets Across Delhi
Timings | 10 AM - 10 PM

18. Om Sweets

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If you’re someone who likes to devour sweet treats in all forms then this sweet house is for you! These folks whip up mouth-watering options in mithai like Kesar Kalakand, Channa Dry Fruit Burfi, Walnut Dhoda and TONS more offbeat options that will make you drool.

Where | Om Sweets - GL - 23, Shaheed Bhagat Singh Marg, Jail Rd, Hari Nagar
Timings | 8:30 AM - 10:30 PM

19. Bangla Sweet House

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One of the oldest sweet shops in Delhi, the good folks here will bring you the flavours of Bengal with their delicacies. While you’re here, you must try decadent options like Cham Cham, Moong Dal Burfi, Kesar Petha and LOADS of more droolworthy options totally worth trying. 

Where | Bangla Sweet House - 115-117, Bangla Sahib Marg, Gole Market
Timings | 9 AM - 6:30 PM

20. Bhimsains Bengali Sweet House

They’re not just known for dishing out toothsome thalis but also decadent mithais. Serving oodles of options, you can try ethnic desserts such as Pink Coconut Burfi, Khoya Kadam, Khoya Gulkand and LOADS of more varieties to leave you spoilt for choice. 

Where | Bhimsains Bengali Sweet House - 27-29, Bengali Market, Mandi House
Timings | 8 AM - 11 PM

21. Moti Sweets

A great breakfast spot, this sweet house is where you need to be when you’re in the neighbourhood and cravings make a strike! The toothsome options here such as Desi Ghee Boondi Ladoo, Pateesa, Chenna Murki and Milk Burfi, amongst many more, have definitely grabbed our attention.

Where | Moti Sweets - Shop 16-17, Main Market, Malviya Nagar
Timings | 8:30 AM - 11 PM

22. Kadimi Sweets

Open bright and early in the morning, Kadimi Sweets in Jangpura is often flocked by people during breakfast hours. But did you know we’re also drooling over their selection of mithais? Yep, we’re typically itching to try Bikaneri Burfi, Khoya Pudding, Khus Petha and LOTS more!

Where | Kadimi Sweets - 7, Church Lane, Jangpura, Samman Bazar, Bhogal
Timings | 7 AM - 10:30 PM

23. Bansal Sweets

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Bansal Sweets is one of the popular sweet houses in West Delhi. They are known for serving delicious desserts like Chanderkala, Cham Cham, Chaina Toast and Rasbhari, to name a select few. Though this one is temporarily closed (at the time of writing the article), you might want to call them up before you decide to drop by!

Where | Bansal Sweets - 6, JD Market, Pitampura
Timings | 8 AM - 10 PM

With this, we conclude our list. Do let us know in the comments section below where will you be dropping by first?!