Food & DrinkKathmandu
Thamel's benchmark European-style bakery, with a quiet garden patio for breakfast.
About this place
Summary
Pumpernickel Bakery has been Thamel's go-to for fresh bread and pastries since the 1980s. Behind the shopfront is a leafy garden patio that makes one of the calmest breakfast spots in the neighborhood.
Why we picked it
It has been the neighborhood's reliable bakery for decades, and the hidden garden makes it more than just good bread.
Good for
Breakfast, pre-trek mornings, vegetarians, working travelers, and a quiet Thamel pause.
Skip if
Skip for dinner or if you want local Nepali food.
Editorial guide
Fresh breads (sourdough, ciabatta, multigrain, bagels), croissants, and a full European-style breakfast. Pair it with coffee in the garden.
The hidden back garden is the real draw — a quiet, green pause from Thamel's traffic, and an easy place to start the day or work for an hour.
It is a breakfast-and-bakery spot rather than a dinner destination. It opens early; confirm current hours and that the garden seating is open.
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A late-morning walk through Kathmandu's old city, eating as you go: the Durbar Square, a classic momo stop, the market lanes of Indra Chowk and Ason, and a garden bakery to finish.
“It turns the old city into a meal — the best way to taste Kathmandu while walking its most historic streets.”
