Balaji Temple Cafe

The best south indian breakfast I ever had. Everything is delicious and my personal favourite is pongal and everything is so affordable.

This cafe serves all fresh South Indian delicacies. Dosa is great. On Sunday you get some special items also. And it’s quite crowded. Long lines of devotees for food. Good portions are served for many snacks items. Tea and coffee are plenty to drink. Sambar is always hot and 2 type of chutneys available. A must visit for every devotee to experience good food.

This is a review of the canteen (cafeteria) inside Balaji temple. after Darshan, I guess one must visit the cafeteria, I loved their tamarind rice & Pongal. you can find many options on the menu and I guess prices - that's shocking, none of the items are above $5 and I don't know how they are managing it ( I guess it's a non-profit cafe). in this inflation time, how one can sustain providing quality food under $5? We ordered Pongal, tamarind rice, Bisibelbath, samosa, Lassi, Mysore masala dosa. Loved their Pongal, simple yet great taste. there is an option for to-go as well. Same old system: Order at the counter (there are 2 counters), get a token number, go to the food counter, give the coupon, and collect your food. ample seating arrangement. On Weekends- the cafeteria gets full and there could be waiting for ordering, and collect your food. Coat checking, water, and bathroom facility are there.

Prices are great, and they have a good varied South Indian menu. However, the taste of food has deteriorated quite a lot in recent times. Most of the items are quite dry and bland.

It was my first time visiting the temple and I am so blessed to be here. It took me to tirupati balaji in Tamil Nadu. The food is little spicy but over all me and my family loved it. I wish we have same temple in Toronto.

"I am thrilled to have visited the Balaji Cafe @ -Venkatesh Temple for the first time! I was amazed to see multiple Indian gods and the Grah Parikrama, which left me in awe. The temple was radiant with light and delight, filled with the sweet scent of real chandan (sandalwood). The priests were busy performing traditional pujas in different areas of the temple, creating a spiritual ambiance. I had an imagined experience at the veg canteen area, which was a delight. The temple's energy was palpable, and I felt a deep sense of peace and connection to the divine. This visit has left an indelible mark on my heart, and I look forward to returning and experiencing the beauty of Balaji Temple again."

One of the best hindu south Indian temple in Bridgwater NJ. Highly recommend to visit with family and friends and specially with kids. They have enough space for parking 🅿. This temple is very popular for south Indian food 🍲 restaurant in side of temple. You can enjoy food outside curbside too. They offer puja and also new car 🚙 puja ceremony. Very spiritual place. They have small shop to purchase all religions pooja iteams. Must visit in week days to avoid wait time.

Good place. Seats are comfortable. Wait time is too much. First, you have to stand in long line to order. Then stand in line to give your receipt to the counter. If you have ordered vada, idli then you will get it right away. Else you have to wait again. Tea was supposed to be good but now it doesn't taste that good. Overall taste is good. Dosa is not that authentic or awesome. Vada is good.

Balaji Temple Cafe serves South Indian comfort food such as idly, vada, dosa, sambar, lassi, and samosas offered in an informal setting. Doesn't accept reservations and serves vegan dishes too. No Dine-In After 8:15 PM (Takeout only). Timings are Monday thru Friday from 5.30 PM to 8:30 PM. Saturdays, Sundays, Festivals and Special Days from 9:30 AM to 8:30 PM. Great spot inside the mandir with pocket friendly menu. Tasty food with various options available. After Darshan, one must visit their cafeteria, I loved their tamarind rice, bisibelabath and pongal. You can find many other options on the menu. Menu is all vegetarian. There is an option for to-go as well. Order your food at the counter, there are two counters available, get a token number, go to the food counter, give the coupon and collect your food. Ample seating arrangement inside. Coat checking, free water and bathroom facilities are nearby. Plenty of free parking in the premises. Affordable and reasonably priced.

Cafe run by volunteeers in one of the most prestigious temples in USA . This temple is very famous and good . But the quality of food has decreased and price has increased so much . Sambar is too watery and chutney is average . I'm not complaining temple food , but if they charge it at restaurant price , it should be good . Service is good . I actually like their sweets . Very delicious . Overall we like the temple but the cafe is average .

Very good South Indian vegetarian food. The food is very filling and affordable. I will recommend the masala dosa and vada for anyone new to South Indian food. They also provide complimentary unlimited sambar, which is an Indian soup.

This is a review of the canteen (cafeteria) inside Balaji temple. after Darshan, I guess one must visit the cafeteria, I loved their tamarind rice & Pongal. you can find many options on the menu and I guess prices - that's shocking, none of the items are above $5 and I don't know how they are managing it ( I guess it's a non-profit cafe). in this inflation time, how one can sustain providing quality food under $5? We ordered Pongal, tamarind rice, Bisibelbath, samosa, Lassi, Mysore masala dosa. Loved their Pongal, simple yet great taste. there is an option for to-go as well. Same old system: Order at the counter (there are 2 counters), get a token number, go to the food counter, give the coupon, and collect your food. On Weekends- the cafeteria gets full and there could be waiting for ordering, and collect your food. Coat checking, water, and bathroom facility are there.

A hidden local secret for Dosas, especially within few miles radius of Basking ridge, Bridgewater located within the first floor of Hindu temple. You don't need to visit the temple to go to the cafeteria, by the way. The cafe opens by 5:30/6 and serves freshly made Dosas, idlis, pakoras, Pongal and tamarind rice and Samosas. The weekend menu is extensive and the cafe is open for both lunch and dinner. It's a self serve cafeteria and folks volunteer to serve you so don't expect an amazing service, but food is pretty inexpensive and good. This has been our weekly go to place when we crave delicious South Indian food within 10 mins of drive, with the benefit of showing reverence to the Hindu gods. Lots of high chairs for the kids and the mango lassi and chai is must for summer evenings