Putiram Sweets

Putiram Sweets is one of those iconic places that perfectly captures the essence of traditional Bengali sweet and street-style comfort food. The sweets here are the real highlight—fresh and flavorful. Their kachori-aloo sabzi combo is crowd favorite—crispy, spicy, and incredibly satisfying. What makes Putiram special is its authenticity and affordability.

Putiram Sweets (পুঁটীরাম সুইটস) College Street, Kolkata • One of the most iconic names of College Street, a place that has fed generations of students and food lovers. Putiram still carries that old school charm, from the glass counters full of classic Bengali sweets to the constant crowd that never really stops. The shop is clean, simple and rooted in tradition. • Tried their famous Radhaballavi with cholar dal, added alur dom on the side, and picked up nolen gurer roshmalai. The flavours were mixed for me this time. The Radhaballavi was not warm enough, maybe because we reached close to noon. The cholar dal and alur dom tasted decent. The nolen gurer roshmalai was good but was missing the deep aroma that nolen gur is known for. The photos I attached show exactly what I got on the plate. The prices of dishes we did try today, Radhaballavi - ₹32 / 4 pieces (1 plate) Alur Dom - ₹10/ serving Nolen Gurer Roshmalai - ₹30/ plate. • I have eaten here two or three times before so I know how good they usually are. On most days their flavours hit the perfect nostalgic note. Today’s visit simply did not match their usual standard. That said, the consistency of a legendary shop cannot be judged by one off day. • Practical tips for anyone planning a visit. The wait time can be very long, especially on weekends and during rush hours. Most importantly, in 2025 they still accept only cash, no online payment of any kind. So carry cash without fail or the entire plan will fall flat. • Final verdict. Even with today’s slightly off experience I still feel everyone should try Putiram at least once if they are anywhere near College Street. It is a slice of Kolkata’s food heritage and when they hit their mark, the taste is unforgettable.

Breakfast goals in Kolkata: 170 years of perfection❤️ Located in the chaotic artery of College Street, Putiram has seen the transition of Calcutta to Kolkata. Established in 1852, it was the fuel station for the intellectuals of Presidency College and Calcutta University. The vibe is chaotic but charming. We ordered a mix of everything: their signature Koraishutir Kochuri (peas kachuri) with that divine Cholar Dal, followed by a platter of Sandesh. The dal is rich and golden, pairing perfectly with the hot kachuris. To finish? A classic Rasabali and a soft Gur er Sandesh. It’s amazing to think that iconic figures of Bengal’s history likely sat on these same benches, debating politics over these very same flavors.