Welcome to the Tale of our Pride and Heritage – The Bakery, Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata

By Pamela Nandi | Jul 21, 2019

Childhood memories !!!
Running to the door when the bell rings in the evening !!!
The smell of baked goods coming from a box neatly tied with a golden ribbon !!!

Yes, I still cherish every moment of it when my father used to handover this box carrying not more than 4 soft delicious spongy cakes topped with little colourful sprinklers coming from the grand Great Eastern Bakery located at his office para – Dalhousie square. Unfortunately, didn’t get a chance to visit this heritage bakery in the 80s, but my eyes always starred at that large glass door of the bakery each time I used to pass across that area.

Though I have visited the newly renovated bakery multiple times, however, it’s one of the Sunday mornings, a wonderful narration by Madhumita Bose about this heritage treasure made a perfect ending post experiencing the exhilarating adventure through its dream breakfast.

This impeccable heritage property will take you back in time to British Era, in 1830 when an Englishman – Mr David Wilson established his bakery named as Wilsons Bakery by setting up an oven that has the capacity to bake 3000 breads.

During this time, officials of East India company felt the necessity to build a hotel, and hence the plot was expanded to give birth to Auckland Hotel, named after George Eden, 1st Earl of Auckland, serving approximately 200 rooms in 1840. The property enthrals on its Tradition of Hospitality and not in its name change from Auckland to Wilson Hotel, then crowned as Great Eastern Hotel in 1915.

However, to preserve the architectural significance and historical values of the building, the property has undergone for the 7 long years restoration by avoiding to demolish, as it’s nestled in the centre of the city encircled by outstanding landmark – Raj Bhavan, Writers Building that is uniquely rooted.

In Dec. 2013, the property opened its door under the banner of The Lalit Suri Hospitality Group as The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata amidst urban luxury highrises.

**An inviting warmth new bakery still stands out by giving a vintage classic feeling all around**

**Still, in style, the century-old oven in the Bakery flagged as timeless and elegant with its brick wall inside now serves as the private dining area.**

The place is a pure assortment of love serving the old favourite confectionery, savouries, and English breakfast, besides an all-day menu.

Rustic style interior and the outside view playing hide and seek from its blinds flowing from the glass panels

A perfect destination to savour some exotic pastries. Each of the items carried its own uniqueness in terms of taste and flavours.

HIGHLY RECOMMENDED –

**Rainbow Slice, Mango Mousse, Opera Cake, Double Chocolate Eclairs, Blueberry Tart**

**Danish Pastry, Donut, Mixed Fruits Muffins**

**With Award Winning Pastry Chef – Ayan Chatterjee and Relationship Manager – Madhumita Bose**

Looking for some appetising breakfast inspiration to start your day in style?

Then, wake up to the smell of a humble cosy breakfast table dressed up with all favourite savouries and baked goods filled with a super-flavorful drizzle of love. My long-awaited dream to breakfast at this five-star property finally comes true.

**Its the must-visit breakfast place – The Bakery, Kolkata, The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata to fuel up the day**

An early or a late riser, come and experience the exhilarating adventure to ‘All day available breakfast‘.

**A traditional English breakfast feast with that delicious – bacon, sausages, hash browns, hearty eggs done as per your favourite way**

**A healthy jump to nutrient-dense fresh fruits and juices**

My lazy Sunday kicked off with this special breakfast – classic EGGS BENEDICT – a great way to begin an indulgent dream breakfast or a decadent brunch staple. This creative traditional American breakfast served with two halves of a hot buttered toasted English muffin topped with poached egg, warm Ham, and luxurious hollandaise sauce (made with butter, egg yolks, lime juice, heavy cream, and salt and pepper).

**There is no other best way to end a pleasant morning meal with super crispy dark brownish pizza shaped wafers leaving a hearty impression of a honeycomb pattern on the surface – WAFFLES.**

**WAFFLES served with a range of fantastic condiments – fruit salsa, maple syrup, fresh cream on the side is simply exhilarating**

**Tucking into the basket of old-fashioned warm bakes from the house lined with the smell of nutty delightful muffins, croissants, doughnuts are always joyous**

Check them out here at a pocket-friendly rate of 500 to 550 INR.

**A perfect brew of freshly roasted coffee beans or finest tea which are always mesmerising**

Last, but not the least, The Bakery, Kolkata, The Lalit Great Eastern Kolkata takes pride in curating healthy breads.

TALE OF HEALTHY BREADS

‘Taste the Grains’ – Super healthy multigrain freshly baked bread with a hearty nutty taste and rustic texture and bottles of honey, olive oils to break the fast, the simplest way to boost nutrition.

The bread loaf comes with 4 variations served with honey and oil-infused in rosemary.

Sour Dough Multigrain bread 🥖 –
Reduces the risk of cancer, diabetes loaded with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

**I prefer to relish my toasted Sour Dough Multigrain bread with basil pesto spread drizzled with olive oil**

Sea Salt Focaccia bread 🥖 –
Reduces the risk of heart disease, blood pressure, diabetes loaded with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties.

**I prefer to relish my toasted Sea Salt Focaccia bread in bruschetta style by curating the bread platter with tomato feta and low-fat cheese bacon drizzled with olive oil**

Fresh Turmeric and Jaggery Loaf bread 🥖 –
Reduces the risk of heart disease, cancer loaded with anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Provides relief from arthritic pain, helps in boosting digestion, immunity.