Inside Nyali City mall, Cafesserie has the best selection of cakes on the coast. But it doesn't end there: the breezy, chilled-out place has a crowd-pleaser menu of brunch items, bagel sandwiches and heartier mains, such as masala fish. Add some fresh fruit juices, lattes and Tuskers, and we can't think why you wouldn't want to eat there. A lot.
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