ECONOMYNEXT – Bake House Kandy, a familiar heritage dining establishment in Sri Lanka’s central hill city, has been relaunched with contemporary interiors and a responsible dining concept. The relaunch aims to transform the 55-year-old bakery to attract Gen Z and Millennials with responsible dining, operating under a clean-label philosophy that avoids artificial preservatives and synthetic essences, while embracing solar-powered energy, an in-house water filtration system and plastic-free initiatives, including the elimination of plastic straws and discouraging plastic water bottles — reinforcing its commitment to ethical consumerism.

“For more than five decades, Bake House Kandy has been part of people’s lives — from childhood outings to family celebrations and milestone moments,” Bake House Kandy Managing Director Nadija Weerarathna said. “This relaunch is not about changing who we are, but about elevating the experience while preserving the heritage and trust we have built over generations. We wanted to create a space that feels inspiring and contemporary for younger audiences, yet warmly familiar to those who have always called Bake House their own.” The relaunch introduces redesigned architecture and interiors, curated cutlery and crockery, among other things, with the introduction smart tables that enhance convenience for today’s digitally connected guests — redefining Bake House as a modern lifestyle-centric dining destination.

Beyond its refreshed aesthetic, Bake House now presents a diversified dining, offering “Raja Gedara” as a family restaurant, “Ceylon Tea Cabin” for comforting tea-time experiences, the dynamic Bake House Café as a quick-service dining space, a takeaway outlet for convenience, “Inn By The Lake” as a pub serving beer, wine and spirits, and the exclusive “Knoxx Lounge” reception hall for private and corporate gatherings. Housed within a landmark building that has been transformed, the renewed Bake House balances heritage and innovation, inviting loyal patrons from around the island, as well as foreign visitors, to rediscover a curated culinary experience adaptable to every mood and occasion. For more information, visit https://bhk.lk/ or follow Bake House Kandy on social media platforms. (Colombo/Apr25/2026)