Delhi’s iconic Wenger’s bakery at Connaught Place turns 100
Delhi's historic Wenger’s bakery in Connaught Place has celebrated its 100th anniversary. The establishment remains a beloved cultural landmark, maintaining its classic takeaway-only model while attracting both long-time patrons and younger generations.
Why it matters
It highlights the endurance of traditional culinary institutions in rapidly modernizing urban environments.
The family WhatsApp group was abuzz the other day with memories of Wenger’s, the iconic Connaught Place bakery that recently completed a century in the capital. Gen X cousins fondly recalled frequenting the confectionery for its classic chocolate eclairs and pineapple pastries, while others chimed in with nostalgia for the shami kebabs and mutton patties.
Then, a voice from the younger end of the family piped up - “We still go! Nothing can beat Wenger’s. The cream roll is one of the best. Their patties and shami kebabs are also amazing. Gen Z also can’t stop talking about it.”
Old photo of Wenger’s | Photo Credit: Special Arrangement
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