His father earned his living with a small ice-cream cart. His son shares how the cart eventually became a food empire

Synopsis Cream Centre’s journey began not with a restaurant, but a humble ice cream cart on Chowpatty, driven by a father’s dream. Owner Sanjiv Chona, who took over at 19, expanded the business, introducing global flavours like nachos and sizzling brownies. Today, Cream Centre stands tall as one of Mumbai’s most beloved and enduring vegetarian dining destinations. Yet, as its owner Sanjiv Chona often reminds people, the story did not begin with polished menus or buzzing restaurants. It started with something far simpler: a modest ice cream cart. Recounting his journey to Humans of Bombay, Sanjiv Chona explained that while…