Proof That Traditions Always Rise, Right Here on Food Street -
VB Bakery
A Slice of Bengaluru’s Heart
Tucked away near the ever-bustling Food Street of Bengaluru, VB Bakery has been part of the city’s heartbeat since 1953. For many Bengalureans, it is more than simply a bakery; it is a slice of history, a reminder of how taste and tradition can stand the test of time. Generations have passed through its doors, returning time and again for the same flavours that pleased them as children.
Every morning, the shutters open to reveal the aroma of freshly made buns, soft bread, and sugary delights that have long been a part of daily life. For students racing to class, office workers rushing to work, or seniors seeking solace in the familiar, VB Bakery has been a quiet friend, delivering not only food but also a sense of belonging.
Classics That Never Fade
Its reputation is built on its classics: the Khaara Bun, which pairs perfectly with a hot cup of chai, the Congress Bun, has evolved into a cultural symbol in its very own right, the Honey Cake with its signature red jelly top, the melt-in-your-mouth benne biscuits, and the beloved Dil Pasand, which, true to its name, makes the heart appreciate the little joys in life one bite at a time. It is a delectable treat that has stood the test of time. Each item carries the same care and taste that first won VB it’s dedicated following, and they have evolved into more than just nibbles; they are nostalgic touchstones.
Where Time Stands Still
What differentiates VB Bakery is its ongoing dedication to maintaining consistency in a city that perpetually reinvents itself. There is no attempt to follow trends or compete with upscale patisseries. Instead, it flourishes because of its authentic nature. Walking here is like entering a nicer, calmer era in which the recipes remain constant, the aromas are identifiable, and the service is pleasant and simple.
VB Bakery was brought to life by Mr K Tirumalachar in 1953, with roots from Hassan, he decided to break traditions by starting a business in something entirely new: baking. Over the decades, it built trust, legacy, and the simple joy of food made with patience and honesty. People love reliving nostalgia from the ages, which is exactly what the bakery has been serving, with deliciousness and fond memories retained with every bite. Currently it’s being managed by his son Mr K T Srinivas ensuring the nostalgia is carried to future generations with time old recipes.
Even as numerous new eateries open their doors on Food Street, VB Bakery maintains an unshakeable place in the hearts of its patrons. Trends come and go, but the lines outside VB stay consistent, demonstrating that true loyalty stems not from innovation but from continuity. In this sense, it is the undisputed monarch of antique bakeries, a silent advocate of Bengaluru’s food culture.
A Taste That Time Can’t Touch
Over the years, people collectively associate VB bakery as “Childhood Paradise” where they recollect that they used to come with their grandparents and buying a hot puff straight from the oven, and being greeted with familiar faces with an every warm smile that can bring the greatest excitement in their lives, while the adults discussing politics with a cup of tea and Bun Maska, the kids play with each other in the lush space available in front of the bakery.
Today, VB Bakery transcends geography; it is more than just a Food Street monument; it is a true palimpsest of Bengaluru’s living history. Every bite is an act of temporal transference for those who grew up in its scented embrace, a gustatory time-machine transporting them back to the idyllic days of school recesses, languid college afternoons, and laughter-filled family gatherings. For the city’s diaspora, who live from San Francisco to New York, a simple box of Congress buns or benne biscuits transforms into a delicious reliquary of belonging, a portable distillation of home itself. For the naive newcomer, the bakery offers not just sustenance but an initiation: A baptism into a tradition that has been respected and transmitted along for over seven decades.
The past lives and breathes within those small ovens, its energy kneaded into every bun, its soul crystallised in every biscuit, and its nostalgia embalmed in every honey cake. And as long as there are people who believe in the redeeming power of memory and the incomparable authenticity of craft, VB Bakery will remain ageless and unchangeable, passing down its legacy one warm, buttery taste at a time.