5 Sweet Shops Open Late in Nungambakkam, Chennai
Updated 05 October 2026 · 5 sweet shops in Nungambakkam, Chennai considered · Ranked from Google ratings
This guide lists five sweet shops and dessert spots in Nungambakkam, Chennai, that stay open until midnight or later on at least one day. It is useful if you want ice cream, kunafa, baklava or cake after dinner. Of five qualifying businesses, the order follows Google ratings, with review counts shown alongside. Each entry is written from the shop's own listing and from what reviewers mention, so check current hours before you head out.
#1
Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes - Nungambakkam
★ 4.7 (3,037 Google reviews)Ice cream shop
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Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes is an ice cream shop on Nungambakkam High Road, open daily from 11 am to 1 am. Reviewers mention rich, creamy flavours, sorbets, a cool and inviting ambience, and a welcoming staff. One reviewer was disappointed with several desserts on a recent visit. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, table service and free parking, and describes the place as casual, cozy and good for kids and groups.
Best for: Late-night ice cream with family
- Address
- Address No. 70, New, Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes - Nungambakkam, 78, Nungambakkam High Rd, Subba Road Avenue, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 11 am–1 am
#2
Ottoman’s Turkish Baklava & Künefe
★ 4.4 (1,467 Google reviews)Dessert shop
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Ottoman’s Turkish Baklava & Künefe is a dessert shop on Khader Nawaz Khan Road, open daily from 11 am to midnight. Reviewers mention fresh, crispy baklava in pistachio, walnut, almond and chocolate varieties, a carrot-shaped baklava, and milk sutlac. A chicken doner roll also gets a mention. Reviewers describe friendly staff, though one noted the air conditioning was not working and another felt a recent visit was below earlier standards.
Best for: Turkish baklava and künefe at night
- Address
- 13, Ottoman’s Turkish Baklava & Künefe, 8, Khader Nawaz Khan Rd, Srirampuram, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Poombukar Nagar, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- daily 11 am–12 am
#3
Kunafa House
★ 4.4 (1,119 Google reviews)Dessert shop
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Kunafa House is a dessert shop on Uthamar Gandhi Road, open daily from 10 am to 1:30 am. Reviewers mention chocolate kunafa cups and classic kunafa, a clean space and friendly staff. Some reviewers report a wait of around half an hour and a missing ice cream topping on one visit, and another received a different kunafa from the one ordered. Google lists dine-in, takeaway, delivery, Google Pay and street parking.
Best for: Kunafa desserts, dine-in or delivery
- Address
- Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Ponnangipuram, Ambal Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 10 am–1:30 am
#4
Theobroma Bakery and Cake Shop - Nungambakkam, Chennai
★ 4.2 (655 Google reviews)Cake shop
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Theobroma Bakery and Cake Shop is a cake shop on Uthamar Gandhi Road, open daily from 8 am to midnight. Reviewers mention brownies, pastries and dessert-based beverages, with the millionaire's brownie and hot chocolate singled out. Others describe a relaxed, cozy atmosphere and polite staff. Opinions on the pastries are mixed, and one reviewer felt the portions were expensive for the quality and quantity.
Best for: Brownies, pastries and hot chocolate
- Address
- 20/2, Theobroma Bakery and Cake Shop - Nungambakkam, Chennai, Uthamar Gandhi Rd, Ponnangipuram, Ambal Nagar, Tirumurthy Nagar, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600034
- Hours
- daily 8 am–12 am
#5
Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory
★ 4.2 (3,123 Google reviews)Continental restaurant
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Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory is listed as a continental restaurant at Wallace Garden 2nd Street, with most days running from 7 am to 2 am. Tuesday closes at 11 pm and Wednesday opens at 10 am. Reviewers mention chocolate pastries, a Thai yellow curry and a large cake, and describe a laid-back atmosphere that is not crowded. One reviewer asked for better table service, and another was unhappy with a portion of fries. Wheelchair-accessible parking, seating and toilet are listed.
Best for: Chocolate desserts very late at night
- Address
- 16/1, Wallace Garden 2nd St, next to Subway, Thousand Lights West, Nungambakkam, Chennai, Tamil Nadu 600006
- Hours
- Fri 7 am–2 am; Mon 7 am–2 am; Sat 7 am–2 am; Sun 7 am–2 am; Thu 7 am–2 am; Tue 7 am–11 pm; Wed 10 am–2 am
How we made this list
We looked at 5 sweet shops in Nungambakkam, Chennai with a Google rating of 4.0 or higher and at least 20 reviews, then open until midnight or later on at least one day, then by rating. A rating from thousands of reviews counts for more than the same rating from a handful, so a new place with a few perfect scores does not jump the queue. Ratings and hours are from public Google listings on 05 October 2026 and can change. Nobody paid to be on this list.
Tips before you go
- For an early start, Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory opens at 7 am.
- Hours and prices come from Google listings and change, so check the listing before a long trip.
Frequently asked questions
Which is the highest-rated sweet shop on this list?
Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes - Nungambakkam ranks first, with a Google rating of 4.7 from 3,037 reviews. Ottoman’s Turkish Baklava & Künefe is second at 4.4 from 1,467 reviews.
Which sweet shops in Nungambakkam, Chennai are open late?
Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes - Nungambakkam stays open until 1 am; Ottoman’s Turkish Baklava & Künefe stays open until 12 am; Kunafa House stays open until 1:30 am; Theobroma Bakery and Cake Shop - Nungambakkam, Chennai stays open until 12 am; Sandy's Chocolate Laboratory stays open until 2 am.
Which of these have free parking?
Google lists free parking for Polar Bear Ice Cream Sundaes - Nungambakkam and Kunafa House.
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