There’s no denying that brownies are loved all around the world and are one of the most popular items at any bakery. The gooey, fudgy, chewy and sweet dessert is a staple for birthdays, housewarming gifts, tea parties and bake sales!
Without further ado, here’s a list of the best 11 home-grown businesses in Karachi that bake and deliver brownies at your doorstep.
1. This university student’s brownies will match your aesthetic
Brownies And Co. (@brownienco) is owned by Zaynab Suhail. Zaynab is a university student with a knack for baking and cooking. With her interest and knowledge about marketing and entrepreneurship, she was able to start her own passion project and plans to turn it into something much bigger in the future too. She has made so many loyal customers who order from her for every occasion! The chocolate chunk brownies are a best seller! Her menu also includes muffins, banana bread and lotus cheesecake jars. The brownies start at Rs. 550/- and go up to Rs. 1200/- depending on the amount and toppings you choose. Click here to see her Instagram.
2. This young baker is taking decorative baking to the next level
Torta (@tortabytehreem) is the creation of 21-year-old Tehreem Sadaqat who is currently in university, pursuing her bachelors. Tehreem was encouraged by friends and family to turn her talents into a business and she has impressed customers every day so far! Her specialty is decorative confections such as cakes and brownies. A simple process goes into making them but that’s what makes them one of a kind! Brownie flavors her customers enjoy the most are dark chocolate vanilla toffee, which can be customised. These delicious brownies start at just Rs. 120/- and prices change according to customers’ demands. Click here to check them out.
3. Quarantine inspired this baker to branch out and turn her hobby into a living
Whisk&Bake (@whiskandbake_bymaheen) was started by Maheen Shah. She had always loved cooking and baking, this small start up was her first step towards pursuing her passions! The menu includes savories, pastas and deserts. She puts her heart and sentiment into her culinary masterpieces and that is surely reflected in the positive reviews she gets from customers. Brownies are offered in lotus and oreo flavors, which are a perfect balance of soft and chunky. Oreo brownies start at Rs. 600/- for 6 pieces and Lotus brownies start at Rs. 700/- for 6 pieces. Check them out here.
4. This mother decided to follow her dreams during the lockdown
21st Street Baker (@21streetbaker) is owned by Uzma Mughal. She always had a flair for cooking and baking in a creative way. But having responsibilities as a wife and mother, she wasn’t able to make time for it. In 2020, she was inspired to start her own little business from home and it has been a big hit ever since! Her business started with brownies and bread, she has now added new items to her menus such as quiches and mortadella bread. She bakes with love and compassion and aims to expand her menu with artisanal bread. Her recipes are simple yet so delightful! Prices for half a dozen brownies start at Rs. 650/- and go up to Rs. 1100/- if you wish to upsize to a dozen. Click here to see her Instagram.
5. These chunky brownies make the perfect subject for your food photography
Brownie Chunk (@thatbrowniechunk) was started in early 2020 by a doctor named Fatima who has natural expertise for artistic baking. The aesthetically pleasing photos on her feed are all taken by her and she’s her own creative director. She has gathered many loyal customers who send her loads of positive reviews after receiving their orders. Her business is entirely focused on brownies and her menu offers 13 different brownie flavors, so there’s something here for everyone! The prices start at Rs. 550/- and go up to Rs. 850/-, depending on the flavors and customization. Click here to check them out.
6. This self-taught chef delivers brownies for all kinds of festivities
Homemade Wholesome (@homemade.wholesome) is the project of a mother who uses quality ingredients and bakes only the best for her customers. She started this business to bring her love of baking to life and give back to the community. The gooey and fudgy brownies have become a fan favorite and as told by her, they melt in your mouth! The menu includes various flavors such as Nutella fudge, seasonal orange, and strawberry fudge. She also sells a ‘sentiment box’ of brownies which has an edible topper! Prices start at Rs. 850/- and delivery charges depend on the area. Click here to check them out.
7. This baker has been baking sweet treats since 2016
Sweet Tooth by ZP (@sweettoothbyzp) is owned by Zainab, who is only a teenager and already a pro at baking brownies that anyone with a sweet tooth would melt over! She started this venture in 2016 and it was an instant hit amongst her customers. She aims to expand her business further by selling her treats at food festivals and covering bigger events too. Her menu includes brownies, cheesecakes and cookies. She offers 5 flavors in brownies, Nutella, chunky walnut, espresso, oreo, and ‘no cheat’ which is a healthy option. Her customers can’t get enough of these heavenly brownies! They start at Rs. 700/- and go up to Rs.1500/- depending on the flavor and quantity. Click here to check them out.
8. This college student excels at chocolate desserts
The Sugar Mommy (@thesugarmommy.co) is owned by Abeera, a college student who found her hidden talent for cooking in early 2020. Her main focus is desserts because she believes she is best at them, and that is definitely reflected in the overwhelming responses she gets from customers! She aims to make her business affordable, hassle-free, and high quality. Her menu includes 4 brownie flavors, ‘broreo’, ‘illuminutty’, ‘baezelnut’, and ‘OG’ brownies. She also sells 3 flavors in donuts, classic, nutella, and jam! Prices start at Rs. 550/- for a box of 5 and go up to Rs. 1600/- for a box of 15 sorted brownies. Click here to see her Instagram.
9. These brownies are definitely magical
The Brownie Wizard (@thebrowniewizard) was started in mid-2017 by Ali Ahmed and it has taken off to become successful and known for its quality. His menu includes an array of regular and premium flavors. These confections were sold at Karachi Eat and have been given the stamp of approval by Irfan Junejo! He also bakes fresh bread and cookies. Regular flavors include ‘chocolate armageddon’, ‘wafer street’, ‘nuttin else matters’, ‘chew-baca’, and ‘cocomoco’. Premium flavors are uniquely named ‘heaven on Earth’, ‘malt menace’ and ‘dark side’.
Prices for regulars start at Rs. 850/- and go up to Rs. 1500/-. Premium flavors start at Rs. 1100/- and go up to Rs. 2500/-. Click here to check them out.
10. These brownies have the taste of heaven on earth
For Heaven’s Cake (@forheavenscake_khi) is owned by Munazza Aftab who started it during her freshman year of university. She gained popularity for how beautiful her desserts were and the intricacy played a huge part in her business taking off. Her devotion for baking and providing great service is the secret of her success! Her menu offers buttercream cakes, cupcakes, brownies and cakesicles. All of them come in a myriad of flavors and can be customised! The fudge brownies start at just Rs.450/- and the assorted boxes go up to Rs. 550/-. Click here to see her Instagram.
11. These brownies would make the perfect gift for your loved ones
Cookie Krumble (@cookiekrumble.khi) is owned by 21-year-old Niha Tariq, she has been baking from the age of 14 and has a special gift for brownies and cookies. Niha was inspired to turn her hobby into this online business during the lockdown and has consistently baked for over a year now! The idea of her brand revolves around providing baked goodies with high quality and unique flavors to your doorsteps. The menu has fudge brownies, mini brownie bites and brownie jars which make the perfect birthday or congratulatory gift for friends and family! Fudge brownies start at just Rs. 120/- and brownie jars start at Rs. 380/-. Click here to check them out.
