This place always pleases, the barfi with hints of cardamom are fantastic, and laddu are also amazing with Zaffran & some with Turmeric and cardamom as well. When I need a break from Baclava, Borma, Namoura, Basmah, Zandiyib, Trilece, Kunafeh, I frequent this place or order from delivery for Mithai as equally & more sweet! A friend recently visited me from Hyderabad bringing incredible sweets from the streets of his city, and I must say that this place holds up well, both this Mithai and friends sweets send me to states of euphoria! Many blessings for success, I will always venture out in Cary to bring back your sweets! read more

Food quality! Made from scratch! Reasonable price! Can reduce the price of the tea! But overall very good taste! read more

[Coronavirus review] Open for takeout during corona, and ordering online was easy enough. The shopping center they're in was all sorts of Indian, and this is a dessert-focused place, though they offer vegetarian savory dishes as well. It was not the easiest parking lot to enter (though this restaurant is in a more spacious section and not the narrow one that runs parallel to the main road). They do offer curbside pickup. I came craving sweets but I wanted to try the thali (a sampler platter) as well to see if it would be worth returning to get a full serving of their chickpeas. Definitely yes; the small sample of channa was sweet and savory and one of the more flavorful renditions of the dish I can recall having. The other small vegetarian street foods, particularly the veg chop, were tasty. Indian sweets are an interesting niche. I eat a ton of Indian food, but not so much desserts; the American palate just isn't used to this stuff. The vegan sampler I got was a series of gram flour-based balls and slices, an oddly hearty dessert. It was interesting but I can't say I'm giving up ice cream. Overall a worthwhile experience. read more

Mithai Indian Cafe - Assorted vegan mithai - Desserts Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

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Did not like that there where no options for single pieces and looked really not fresh

Beverages: I ordered the malasa chai and it was truly the worst that I've ever had. Very much watered down, maybe a hint of chai present? I didn't even finish half my cup because it was truly just hot water with a dab of steamed milk. The cashier noticed that my cup was mostly full as I was leaving and I mentioned that I was not a fan. I still paid, but I won't be ordering this item from here again. Food: I was a discouraged by the chai, so I didn't try anything else. However, what I saw others order both smelled and looked great. All of the baked goods are currently pre-packaged (I assume baked there but packed for health hygiene reasons). Environment: Small and cute shop. Extremely friendly cashier (too much for me, but others interacting with him seemed to enjoy it). A few tables inside. I met up with a friend for a chat, but I could see other meeting here to work on a laptop for a couple hours. Overall, hopeful for the food but never again with the "masala chai". read more

Came here on a whim since we just noticed it! I didn't go in, my bf did since we had the dog in the car. I stayed with the dog. He said everything is prepacked and you just point to what you want and then pay. The sweets were really really good and taste just how I remember them from india. The only thing is that I wish they came in smaller quantities. We got 3 containers and it is just a tonnnn of sweets. Otherwise, it's a great spot for Indian sweets! read more

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Have made few visits at the cafe & tried different kind of sweets, chai, mango shake & Samosa chaat. Everything was extremely delicious & yummy! This will definitely be our go-to-stop for Indian/Pakistani snacks & sweets. The owner is very welcoming & provides excellent customer service. #Thumbsup read more

Learned a lot about the taste of sweets from India. Very much a cultural exploration.

Craig is a fun person to talk to and describes all the amazing treats in vivid detail. It was hard choosing what to get but the vegan assortment had so much cardamom and the flavor danced on my tongue with bliss. This location is perfect because you can eat dinner at Himalayan Nepali Cuisine (also 5/5) then get treats from Mithai Indian Cafe to end the perfect night with a friend or date or by yourself! read more

I have been to this store many times over last couple of years. Host is very welcoming. The sweets they carry are the most authentic bengali sweets I have seen in North Carolina (may be they are the only store who makes bengali sweets). If you love sweets that are less sweet sandesh are the perfect option, if you would like slightly more sweet they do have chum-chum etc. We have tried their samosa couple of times. I liked it, taste is very unique in a good way. Message to the owner: Please add some new sweets to the menu as I crave to have these being away from home for so long :). Here are some sweets I would love to buy: Langcha, Chhenar Jilipi, Joynogor-er Moa, Kheer Kadam, Kacha Golla read more

I am amazed by the flavors and variety in this place. The person that runs the place is super friendly and loves to chat with you when you enter. We got the Bengali samosa , kachori chaat , BHEL puri and veg chops chaat. Everything was tasty. Waiting time is not so bad. read more

Stopped by the place after dinner for dessert. Did not disappoint. I tried the kaju sandesh which was good. BUT THEIR KAJU AND PISTA BARFI. That's ecstacy. The Pista being the clear winner. The happiness my taste buds feel . So obviously try the pista barfi, so the store is vegan so they don't use Ghee in their sweets which a key element for my Indian palate, it adds the oomph factor. It's not bad but the pista barfi does have the oomph factor (yes I'm strongly advocating for it). I did try the raabri and the maalpova, that was good too. Pour some raabri on top of the maalpova, ask for the maalpova to be heated if you are planning to eat at the store. The store is small with 3 tables from what I recollect. I did have an interesting conversation with the owner which was entertaining. GO PISTA BARFI!! - inserting cheerleading - read more

Mithai Indian Cafe - Pista barfi, raabri and malpua - Desserts Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

The sweets are very authentic bengali preparation . The owner of the shop is very knowledgeable about preparation of the sweets.

Great sweets, good food, but pricey. A single samosa ($2.49) and a really small chai ($3.49) came up to $6.47. The reason I'm giving this place only 2 stars is because the owner Craig badmouthed all neighboring restaurants the whole time I was there. He said the food was "s**t" - his words, and that they added MSG. He especially targeted nearby Biriyani Xprx - but I wasn't sure how anyone would add MSG in a biriyani. (I like the Biriyani at Biriyani Xprx- it's one of my family's favorite eating places, so I was not pleased!). There was a customer before me, and Craig told me that he convinced the guy's wife not to eat anywhere else! IMO, that was neither necessary nor ethical! After that, I went to another business nearby, and the lady there told me that he badmouthed the other restaurants to her as well, exactly as he had done to me!! And then I went across the street to another business, and a young lady there told me the same thing!!! Not making this up!!! I think that if you run a business, there's no need to malign your competitors in the area. Also, Mithai has been there for some years. They bought a chappathi making machine and has had it in the back for a couple of years now. Every time we go there, he keeps saying we'll have fresh chappathis, that they're going to be "the only place in the Triangle" offering fresh chappathis. I think they should either do it or shut up. And shut up about other restaurants, period. They sell an expensive little samosa that tastes the same as others selling samosas in the area for less. read more

This is a small Indian sweets store and I went in upon finding about it on Yelp. I must say I was pleasantly surprised by how good the desserts were. I hadn't preordered so I was going to buy boxes on display for Diwali. With one vegan in our group, they had an assorted vegan box which included : Boondi laddoo, mothichoor laddoo and kaju kathli. They were really good, especially the mothichoor laddoo. Will definitely be back and get some the next time I'm in Cary side. I also tasted a sampling of their burfis before ordering a box of the pistachio ones and those were heavenly. A good amount of salty pistachios and fudge sweetness. This was wonderful to indulge in. Note : this was not vegan. The pricing was also reasonable. Not terrible, given the quality- about $10 per box I'd ordered. Overall : will definitely go back for indulgent sweets. read more

Mithai Indian Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Mithai is one of my favorite places to go with my family and friends for coffee and snacks and sweets. Owners of this store makes you feel like family. If you like good quality Indian sweet, I would recommend you should tryout this place. One of my favorite sweet is their Pistachio Burfi, no words can express how much I love those :) read more

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I purchased mango lassi and box of assorted nut burfi. Both were very good. The quality of ingredients used is very evident in the taste of the products. I'm looking forward to visit again and try chaats and other sweets. read more

Went to Mithai after 5+ years. The last time I had been there, the food had been terrible. Management has changed and the new owner seemed really helpful. The motichoor laddoo was perhaps the best I had in this area and very tasty (and vegan according to owner - she explained). The pistachio sweet was great too - no artificial food colour or flavor. They apparently make the chhena (fresh milk cheese) from Maple View dairy milk. Haven't tried their savoury snacks so no comments on that. Highly recommended for the Indian sweets! Will update the review after going there for a meal. read more

Consistently great with their freshest sweets and their kachoris are some of the best in town!

My wife (Abhi) and I went to this store craving for some good tasting Indian food, and we were fully satisfied. I loved Davina and Greg's attitude, friendliness, and hospitality. We ordered Kachori chaat, vegetable chops, rasgulla, and sandesh along with Mango milkshake and cold coffee. I personally LOVED the kachori, and found the rasgulla healthy. As opposed to some other reviews I read on Yelp, I actually welcomed the fresh ingredients and the slight change in taste when compared to traditionally made sweets (which would typically make me want to drink 2-3 glasses of water just to digest the preservatives and excessive sugar). Absolutely loved the food and service, and we are definitely going back. Rock on, and keep up the awesome service Greg and Davina read more

Indian mithai without preservatives and high quality ingredients, with excellent customer service! The whole family keeps going back . Thank u! read more

Authentic Bengali sweets. Excellent vegetable chops! A most enjoyable experience to visit the place. Highly recommended.

Best Indian sweets I have had. Less sugar and healthy. Glad we found this place. Great customer service.

Amazing sweets and dishes. Must visit. The chaat and chole batura is awesome. The rabadi is a must try. It's not too sweet.

My family like Mithai Indian Cafe a lot . every time we buy sweets, we get 100% satisfactio.

Mithai, the generic Hindu word for sweets, is the real deal. Authentic Indian desserts made right here on the premises. If you aren't acquainted with Indian desserts, they are far less sweet than their American/ European counterparts. What makes Mithai unique is the fact that they truly construct their dessert by hand, up to and including making their own cheese for them, I actually saw them doing it. Very high-end restaurants in LA and NY pay weekly to have these Bengali treats flown in for their patrons. Not even going to attempt to describe the selection here, as it is vast. Just more deliciousness on E. Chatham. read more

Mithai Indian Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Have enjoyed the food at this restaurant on occasion but will never return after the owner cornered my wife and me in an unsolicited and very uncomfortable conversation in which he went ranted about conversative politics, including some bizarre historical theories (including some ideas I recognized as Steve Bannon's take on William Strauss's book "The Fourth Turning" - though the owner badly misrepresented those ideas), his negative thoughts about "transgenders" and "liberals," and his repeated claims that his restaurant was not financially successful because of "stagflation" caused by Joe Biden that has the world on the brink of complete economic collapse. Actually, to call this a "conversation" isn't really accurate. "Monologue" is more like it. Or maybe "unsolicited diatribe." His many hostile responses to negative Yelp reviews cement my view that this person is not cut out for any job that requires daily interactions with the public. Would not advise visiting here unless you want to hear an arrogant and ill-informed person spew resentful politics and conspiracy theories while you eat. read more

The owner is extremely rude. If you are looking for friendly straight forward customer service this is not the place to visit. Many others have mentioned this in other reviews. read more

Excellent Bengali and north Indian sweets. Hope we patronize this effort rather than nit picking.

We were looking for a place to have Fresh Indian Snacks and then landed up at this place. I really really loved the place. The owners were very friendly, it felt as if we are at our friend's place. The food was fresh and yummy. We tried - - Veg Chop : It was fantastic and a must try - Mango Lassi : I will rate it 4.5/5 - Masala Chai : It was decent - Bhelpuri : It was good too and can be customized as per your needs(sweet or spicy) - Sandesh : They prepare the sweets themselves and after eating the first bite only you will realise that this is the best Sandesh you can get in North Carolina. I will 100% recommend you to try it and other sweets read more

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I ordered malpua. It was so dry and terrible. Seems like it was made days ago. I saw some nice reviews about this place and thought to try it out. Not worth the drive. I wouldn't recommend. If you sell something, even if it's pricey needs to be worth the $$ Don't think it's the case. Never again!!! read more

Excellent sweets in the Triangle. Have been going here with my family since I was young.

Great sweets - always fresh and made with no artificial flavors. Highly recommend this place!

The mango sandesh is my favorite here. I didn't like the malpua at first, but as I kept eating it, it grew on me and now I quite like it. The gujiyas (think dumpling shape made with flour and a filling inside) were very good, but a bit pricey at 1.79 per piece, they are quite small. The peda and gopal bhog were just OK. I like that they sell by piece and not only per full box. No preservatives, additives, chemicals used here. And no eggs. All vegetarian. This is refreshing in a day and age when too many sweets are full of synthetic ingredients. You can get tea, coffee, lassi, samosa, bhel puri and various chaat items here. The cafe is very small, maybe three tables. The interior has improved compared to a few years ago when ownership changed. Service has been quite slow and frazzled the few times I have been here. There are two signs nailed into the counter saying 'Fixed Pricing' in capital letters so don't try your haggling or bartering skills here. And there is a note saying basically if you damage anything, you are responsible. I think this was unusual to put up in a cafe. I wish that the pricing was stated for each type of sweets. read more

Wow... seriously the best Indian sweets ever!! Delicate and pure in flavor and ingredients. Not way too sweet the way other Indian sweets tend to be. My husband loved the pista burfi, and he typically doesn't like Indian sweets! We will definitely return and tell our friends! Incredibly nice owners made the experience great! read more

Mithai Indian Cafe - Desserts Near Me - Cary, North Carolina

Great sweets - high quality and handmade. The Sandesh are great - especially Mango. Pista barfi also great.

Extremely consistent! Every single thing we've gotten here over the years is always delicious and perfect.

Our family loves Mithai, and our 14 year old son has requested their goodies for every one of his birthday parties since they opened their doors. The owners are always friendly, efficient, and kind. The desserts are wonderful! We stop by every time we're in Cary. Unfortunately, we have witnessed parents allowing their children to run wild in the store. Being a very small store, this is dangerous for everyone. I have witnessed an owner requesting that parents control their children. As a repeat customer and parent, I am happy to see a store owner being assertive (never rude) and protecting their investment and the customers that frequent their store. I am a disabled combat veteran (USAF), and with my injuries it is easy for me to lose balance, even with my cane. Mithai has the best samosas anywhere! Growing up in New Dehli, it's a taste of home. read more

Stepped in by chance, but liked the American host service and loved the samosa chat. surprise suprise, American preparing a delicious samosa chat with all the required essentials. Great mango lassi as well. Best place to come for a quick snack and great chit chat. read more

Stopped in for a chai and got a treat to go with it. The chai was small, but very good. They asked how much sugar I wanted, which I don't think I have ever been asked before. I shrugged and said "A medium amount?" Well, that was the right answer for my liking. I also tried a Khajuri sandesh, which is like a no-bake cookie or almost like a fudge made out of milk and date molasses. So good! I was tempted to buy a box full, but restrained myself. My wife had some samosas before I got there and she had nothing but good things to say. If we lived around here, we'd probably have this on our list of regularly visited places. read more