For 50 years, Capital Bakery in Chandigarh’s Sector 10 has been filling hearts and tummies with its famous Swiss rolls. Couples shared them on walks, got them as wedding cakes, and made them part of their sweetest memories.
The Swiss rolls are light, just sweet enough, and still taste the same after all these years. Photographer and actor Paramjjit Chawla has been a regular for 20 years, making it a must-stop during tennis matches and family celebrations.
Owner Hoshiar Singh Thakur took over the struggling bakery in the 70s with a dream and a lot of hard work. He runs it with his wife Krishna and daughter Arti, keeping the ovens hot almost every day without a real break.
Arti Vinayak, who grew up around the smell of fresh-baked goods, remembers how popular their giant donuts were with African students back in the day. Now, loyal customers still flock here for that homey touch.
Thakur loves chatting with young patrons about the bakery’s story, wearing his signature Himachali topi with pride. It’s become a tradition, not just a treat.
Besides the legendary Swiss rolls and mushroom patties, fans swear by their desi ghee biscuits, coconut cookies, and old-school macrons. Capital Bakery keeps nostalgia alive with every bite.