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The Hidden Gem- Albert's Bakery

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  Bangalore, a City of history, lakes, gardens and bakeries has legends and stories that date back almost into the Vijaynagara Empire. However, Bangalore gained herself The Halloween of Fame somewhere down in India the 1700s when the British East India Company came to trade (and the rest is history) Hidden in Central Bangalore, in the 18th Century Frazer Town, at an age where Indian owning a bakery was quite unheard of, a Mosolem gentleman, Mohammed Suleman founded a bakery in 1902 A.D. To avoid any ridicule, the Bakery was named Albert's Bakery. 120 years have passed but the Bakery remains an old Bangalore foodie's hotspot. What's interesting about the Bakery is that it was initially a godown and by 1921, The Bakery was in full-bloom. From British Tea Biscuits to Bheja Puffs, (Mutton Brain Puffs) to Mayonnaise Bun, Swiss Rolls, Banana and Grape Muffin, Chocolate Croissants, Coconut Cherry Cookies, Khoya Naan and so on. What's so special about the Bakery? "Simple a...