
From the Gulf to Kathmandu, With a Dream to Serve Nepal
Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe is a homegrown bakery and restaurant located in Basundhara, Tokha, Kathmandu — built on a simple dream: to return home, build something of our own, and serve people in Nepal with food that brings together quality, freshness, comfort, and care.
2022
Founded
Basundhara, Tokha
Location
2 Founders
Nepali Entrepreneurs
Bakery & Cafe
What We Serve
Our Story

Mangal Das Shrestha
Our story began in 2022 AD with a simple but meaningful dream: to return home, build something of our own, and serve people in Nepal with food that brings together quality, freshness, comfort, and care.
Bake and Take was founded by Mangal Das Shrestha and Bishnu Aryal, two Nepali individuals who had spent years working in the Gulf and experiencing life away from home. Like many Nepalis who travel abroad in search of opportunities, their journey was shaped by hard work, learning, responsibility, and the hope of eventually building something meaningful back in Nepal.
Returning home was not simply a change of country. It was a decision to start again.
With experience gained abroad and a strong desire to create something in Nepal, Mangal Das Shrestha and Bishnu Aryal decided to enter the food and hospitality business. They wanted to create a place where people could enjoy freshly prepared bakery products, delicious restaurant meals, and a welcoming environment without having to travel far from home. That vision became Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe.
What started in 2022 has continued to grow through the support of our customers, our team, our families, and the local community. Today, Bake and Take represents more than a bakery or café — it represents the belief that a small Nepali business, when built with dedication and consistency, can create something people genuinely value.
Who We Are
Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe is a bakery and restaurant built around one simple idea: good food should be fresh, enjoyable, accessible, and made with care. Located in Basundhara, Tokha, Kathmandu, we serve a variety of bakery and restaurant items designed for different moments of the day.
Whether you are looking for something sweet with your tea, a freshly baked item for your family, a quick meal during a busy day, or a comfortable place to sit down and enjoy food with friends, Bake and Take aims to be a place you can rely on. Our menu brings together bakery favourites and restaurant-style offerings so that customers can enjoy different kinds of food under one roof.

Bishnu Aryal
But food is only one part of what we do — for us, hospitality matters just as much. Every customer who walks through our doors is welcomed as part of the Bake and Take community. We believe that a good café experience is created through many small details: fresh food, friendly service, a clean environment, consistent quality, and the feeling that you are welcome to return.
Our Beginning in 2022
Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe officially began its journey in 2022 AD. Starting a food business is never easy — it requires more than an idea. It requires patience, investment, long hours, attention to detail, and the willingness to learn from everyday experiences.
For our founders, the journey was especially meaningful because Bake and Take was part of their return to Nepal after working in the Gulf. They had seen different working environments, cultures, businesses, and ways of serving customers. After returning home, they wanted to use that experience to build something that belonged to them and, more importantly, something that could serve their own community.
The early days were about learning everything from the ground up — from understanding customer preferences to maintaining food quality, managing daily operations, developing the menu, serving customers, and building relationships with the local community. Every day brought a new lesson. There were challenges, but there was also a strong purpose behind the business. The purpose was never simply to open a shop — it was to build a place that could grow with its customers.
The People Behind Bake and Take

Mangal Das Shrestha
Co-Founder
Returned to Nepal after years of working in the Gulf with a simple goal: build something of his own and serve his own community.

Bishnu Aryal
Co-Founder
Brought years of experience abroad back home to Kathmandu, turning the ambition to create opportunities at home into Bake and Take.
Behind every business is a story of people, and Bake and Take is no different. The foundation of Bake and Take was laid by Mangal Das Shrestha and Bishnu Aryal, whose decision to return from the Gulf and start a business in Nepal became the beginning of this journey.
Their story reflects a familiar experience among Nepalis: leaving home to work abroad, gaining experience through years of hard work, and eventually returning with the ambition to create opportunities at home. Starting Bake and Take allowed them to turn that ambition into reality.
Their approach has always been grounded in hard work and persistence. The founders remain closely connected to the journey of Bake and Take and the people who make it possible — their goal is simple: to continue building a trusted local food business that customers in Kathmandu can enjoy and recommend to others.
Our Philosophy
Simple Food. Honest Service. Consistent Quality. We believe good food does not always need to be complicated — sometimes the most satisfying experience comes from something familiar, freshly prepared, and served at the right moment.
Quality
We believe customers deserve food that meets a consistent standard. From bakery products to restaurant dishes, we pay attention to the ingredients, preparation, presentation, and overall experience. Quality is not something that should matter only on special occasions — it should be part of everyday food.
Freshness
Freshness is at the heart of a bakery and café. We understand that customers notice the difference between food that feels fresh and food that does not — that is why we place importance on preparation, storage, handling, and serving.
Hospitality
A bakery can sell food, but a great bakery and café should also make people feel welcome — whether you are visiting alone, meeting friends, spending time with family, or simply looking for a good meal.
More Than Just a Bakery
The name Bake and Take may immediately make you think of freshly baked products, and baking remains an important part of who we are. But Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe has grown with the idea of being more than just a place to buy bakery products — we are also a restaurant and café where people can enjoy a broader selection of food and spend time together.
Our menu is designed around the everyday needs of our customers:
- Some customers visit us for bakery products.
- Some come for a meal.
- Some stop by for a quick bite.
- Some come with family.
- Some meet friends here.
- Some discover us through recommendations from people they know.
Each visit is different, but the goal remains the same: to provide a satisfying experience.

Our Bakery
Freshly Prepared With Care
There is something comforting about freshly baked food — the aroma, texture, appearance, and taste can turn an ordinary moment into something memorable. Whether you are buying something for yourself, taking food home for your family, sharing it with friends, or looking for something for a celebration, we want you to have options that feel fresh and enjoyable. For us, baking is not only about following a recipe — it is about consistency, care, timing, preparation, and understanding what customers expect.
Our Restaurant
Familiar Flavours, Enjoyable Meals
Bake and Take also brings together a range of restaurant offerings for customers who want something more substantial than a bakery snack. Whether you are stopping by for lunch, looking for an evening meal, meeting someone over food, or simply craving something delicious, we want Bake and Take to offer a comfortable option. We believe a good restaurant is defined not by how large its menu is, but by how customers feel about the food they order and the experience they receive.
A Place for Everyday Moments
Not every visit to a café needs to be a special occasion.
- Sometimes, you simply need a place to have a quick meal.
- Sometimes, you want to sit with a cup of something warm.
- Sometimes, you meet an old friend after a long time.
- Sometimes, your family wants to eat outside.
- Sometimes, you just want to take something delicious home.
Bake and Take is designed for those everyday moments. We want to be part of the neighbourhood and part of the routines of the people around us. Over time, a local bakery and café becomes more than a business — it becomes a familiar place. A place where staff recognize regular customers, where people recommend their favourite items, where families return, and that becomes part of the local community. That is the kind of relationship we hope to build with our customers.
Our Connection With Kathmandu
Proudly Serving From Basundhara, Tokha
Kathmandu is a city of different people, cultures, tastes, lifestyles, and food traditions — a place where traditional Nepali food exists alongside modern cafés, bakeries, restaurants, and international influences. Being part of this environment gives us the opportunity to serve a wide range of customers. We are proud to operate as a local Nepali business and contribute to the growing food and hospitality scene in Kathmandu, building lasting relationships with the people who live, work, study, travel, and spend their time around Basundhara and the wider Kathmandu Valley.
Built With Nepali Entrepreneurship
Bake and Take is also a story about entrepreneurship in Nepal. Our founders spent years working abroad before returning home and investing their experience and energy into a business in Nepal — a decision that carries a special meaning. Nepali entrepreneurship is built every day by people who take risks, create businesses, employ others, serve communities, and try to build something better for the future. Bake and Take is one part of that larger story.
We believe that returning home does not have to mean returning without ambition. It can mean bringing back experience, knowledge, confidence, and a new perspective — and using those things to create something at home. Bake and Take is our contribution to that idea.
Our Customers Are Part of Our Story
A business can begin with an idea, but it grows because people choose to support it. Our customers have played an important role in the journey of Bake and Take since 2022. Every order, every visit, every recommendation, every review, and every piece of feedback has helped us understand what people expect from us.
Some customers have been with us from the beginning. Others have discovered us recently. Some may visit frequently, while others may come only when they are in the area. Regardless of how often someone visits, every customer contributes to our story — and we are grateful for that trust. When someone recommends Bake and Take to a friend or family member, it means they believe we are worth sharing. That is something we do not take for granted.
Our Commitment to Our Customers
We Keep Improving
The food industry is constantly changing — customer preferences change, new ideas emerge, expectations increase, and technology changes the way people discover restaurants and order food. We understand that staying the same is not enough. At Bake and Take, we are committed to continuously improving our products, service, environment, and overall customer experience. We listen to what our customers say, we learn from what works and what does not, and we keep moving forward. Our journey is not about claiming that everything is perfect — it is about having the commitment to become better with every year.
What Makes Bake and Take Different?
There are many bakeries, cafés, and restaurants in Kathmandu — so why Bake and Take? For us, the answer is not one single product or one single feature. It is the combination of our story, our people, our food, our service, and our relationship with the local community.
We are a business founded by people who returned to Nepal with a dream. We are a local bakery and café that has been serving customers since 2022. We care about providing food that people can enjoy in everyday life. We value consistency. We value customer relationships. And we believe that every day is an opportunity to improve. That combination is what makes Bake and Take what it is.
Our Values
Care
We care about what we serve and how we serve it.
Quality
We aim to maintain reliable standards across our bakery and restaurant offerings.
Freshness
Fresh food creates a better experience, and freshness remains an important part of our approach.
Hospitality
We want customers to feel welcome when they visit us.
Integrity
We believe in building our business through honest work, responsible practices, and trust.
Community
We are proud to be a local business serving the Kathmandu community.
Growth
We believe that there is always room to learn, improve, and do better.
The Bake and Take Experience
Walking into Bake and Take should feel simple. You should be able to look at the menu, find something you like, order comfortably, and enjoy your food. But behind that simple experience is a lot of work — every day, our team works to prepare food, manage the café, serve customers, maintain cleanliness, and keep operations running smoothly. Customers may not see everything that happens behind the scenes, but we know that those details matter. The quality of a café experience is built from hundreds of small decisions made every day, which is why we continue to focus on the basics: good food, good service, a welcoming environment, and consistent effort.
Our Team
Behind Bake and Take is a team of people who contribute to the daily experience of our customers — from food preparation and baking to kitchen operations, service, cleaning, management, and customer care, every role matters. A bakery and restaurant cannot operate successfully because of one person alone; it requires teamwork. We believe in creating a working environment where people understand their responsibilities, support one another, and take pride in what they do. Our team is an important part of our identity, and we are grateful to everyone who contributes to Bake and Take.
Looking Ahead
Our Story Is Still Being Written
Bake and Take began in 2022, but we see that date as the beginning rather than the destination. We want to continue improving our food, introduce new products and experiences, strengthen our relationship with customers, and become an even more familiar name in Kathmandu — without losing the values that brought us here in the first place. Growth, for us, is not only about becoming bigger. It is about becoming better: better food, better service, better experiences, better relationships. That is the direction we want to follow.
Our Vision
To Build a Bakery and Café People Can Trust
Our long-term vision is to establish Bake and Take as a trusted bakery and café brand that people associate with quality food, welcoming service, and genuine Nepali entrepreneurship. We want to create a business that can grow sustainably while continuing to serve its local community. As we grow, we want our roots to remain important — our beginning in Basundhara, Tokha will always be part of our identity, the people who supported us in our early years will always be part of our story, and the values that guided us from the beginning will continue to guide us into the future.
Our Mission
To serve fresh, enjoyable bakery and restaurant food while creating a welcoming experience for every customer. We aim to achieve this by continuously focusing on:
- Maintaining food quality and consistency
- Offering a variety of bakery and restaurant choices
- Providing friendly and respectful customer service
- Maintaining a clean and comfortable environment
- Listening to customer feedback
- Supporting our team
- Improving our products and services
- Building lasting relationships within our community
From Our Founders
A Message From Mangal Das Shrestha and Bishnu Aryal
Bake and Take began with a dream that was close to home.
After spending years working in the Gulf, we returned to Nepal with the desire to build something of our own and contribute to the community we call home. Starting a business was not always easy, but every challenge taught us something.
Since opening in 2022, we have been fortunate to meet many customers, families, friends, and members of our community. Their support has encouraged us to keep going and keep improving.
Bake and Take is more than a business to us. It represents our decision to come home, take a chance, work hard, and build something that can serve people in Nepal. We are thankful to everyone who has visited us, ordered from us, recommended us, or supported us in any way.
Our journey is still continuing, and we look forward to welcoming many more people to Bake and Take in the years ahead.


Mangal Das Shrestha & Bishnu Aryal
Founders, Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe · Since 2022
A Journey Built One Customer at a Time
Since 2022, Bake and Take has been growing one day, one meal, one order, and one customer at a time. Every year adds another chapter to our story. Our journey began with two people and a vision — today, that vision continues through our team, our customers, our food, and our connection with the community. We are proud of how far we have come, but we are even more excited about where we can go next. The story of Bake and Take is not only about where we started — it is about everything we are building together.
Why We Do What We Do
At the heart of Bake and Take is a simple belief: food has the power to bring people together.
A cake can become part of a birthday. A bakery item can become part of someone's morning. A meal can bring friends together after a busy day. A café can become the place where people meet, talk, celebrate, relax, and create memories. We want Bake and Take to be part of those moments. We may serve food, but what we ultimately want to provide is an experience people are happy to return to. That is why we care about the details, that is why we continue learning, and that is why we are proud to be part of the Kathmandu food community.
Thank You for Being Part of Our Journey
To everyone who has visited Bake and Take since 2022, thank you.
To our regular customers, thank you for continuing to choose us. To customers who discovered us recently, thank you for giving us an opportunity. To families who have celebrated with our food, friends who have spent time together at our café, and customers who have taken our bakery products home — thank you for allowing Bake and Take to become part of your everyday moments. To everyone who has recommended us to someone else, shared our name, written a review, or simply told a friend about us, we are grateful. A local business grows through its community, and Bake and Take is proud to have a community behind it.
Welcome to Bake and Take
From two people returning home from the Gulf to a bakery and café serving the people of Kathmandu, the story of Bake and Take is a story of home, hard work, food, and ambition. Founded in 2022 by Mangal Das Shrestha and Bishnu Aryal, Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe was created with the goal of building something meaningful in Nepal and serving customers with quality bakery and restaurant food.
Today, from our home in Basundhara, Tokha, Kathmandu, we continue that journey. We are proud of our beginnings, grateful for our customers, and we appreciate our team — and we remain excited about the future. Whether you are visiting us for the first time or have been with us since the beginning, there is always a place for you at Bake and Take.
Come for the food. Stay for the experience. And become part of our story.
Bake and Take Bakery and Cafe
Serving Kathmandu Since 2022
Basundhara, Tokha, Kathmandu, Nepal
