The nice thing about Fresh Bakes is that it’s a family run modest place whose USP is in the product whether it is cakes or biscuits, not the hype associated with many bakeries. The proof of the pudding is literally in the eating.

March 15, 2019

We can vouch for the carrot cake, banana cake (cakes are Melvin Dourado’s specialities), and his melt-in-the mouth angel wings, which are oven-fresh and warm if you go there in the mornings.

His repertoire of ready-to-buy products might be limited, but there is a whole lot you can order. Date & Walnut Cake, Date & Carrot cake with walnuts, Banana Cake, Banana Walnut Cake, Chocolate Sponge Cake with cashewnuts, Marble Cake, Coconut Semolina Cake (Batika), a range of Goan sweets, biscuits, even snacks like chicken/veg/prawn patties.

For those interested, he will have hot cross buns on Maundy Thursday & Good Friday and Chocolate Easter eggs on Holy Saturday & Easter and there are a whole range of traditional goodies during the Christmas season.

The nice thing about Fresh Bakes started in 2004 is that it is not fancy with a whole lot of products on display. It’s a family-run modest place whose USP is in the product whether it is cakes or biscuits, not the hype associated with many bakeries. The proof of the pudding is literally in the eating.

How to get there: It’s opposite the bustling market at Vasco. When you spot the ‘Fresh Bakes’ board, walk down the path and the smell of baking will lead you by the nose to the shop. For those who want the postal address: FL Gomes road, Dourado House, Near Municipal Building, Behind Dipak Mahal.