ID Cafe

The reviews are over the top which makes me question their authenticity. The food was just ok. The soup that comes with the dosa meal was delicious. Let me clarify that -- the broth was tasty. The veggies in the soup were overcooked. The speciality Hyderabad Bandi dosa was blah. I didn't finish it. Most likely they use a restaurant supplier [i.e. Sysco], which means canned, packaged and less flavor quality in general]. The chai was good but came in a tiny paper cup for $4! What really bothered me was their logo claiming "fresh and healthy" but in reality everything came in plastic! And I mean everything from the tray the food was served on to the water cup and even the water pitcher! There's nothing healthy about plastic and it's been proven we're all ingesting a lot of micro plastics. On top of that, the service is slow. There was only one server, a very young guy on the floor doing everything. Even though I was one of the few customers in the cafe, things were still slow but he had time to watch cartoons while doing side work. But what did I expect from a mall restaurant?

A good place to try your favorite South Indian food. I liked that they have signature offerings that isn't available in other similar restaurants around. Taste wise, the signature dosas like Mumbai Jini Dosa and Paneer Tikka Dosa were good. We liked the tiffin combo as well. They have a cozy ambience and outdoor dining as well. My suggestion is to work on the sambhar taste as it felt sweeter instead of spicier, and to increase the Dosa size to some extent to match it with the price level. For more, check out my Instagram page @veggie_central

Entrance is a bit hidden and u can miss it but inside is big. Speciality dosas are great but some are very spicy. Mini tiffin is best value with lots of food at a reasonable price. Highly recommended

You can take a Hyderabadi out of Hyderabad, but you can’t take Hyderabad out of a Hyderabadi! As someone who’s always craving that authentic South Indian flavor, especially Hyderabadi-style, I’ve been on the hunt for something that takes me back home. Finally, my search ended with Idli Dosa Cafe, and I must say, it came very close to hitting the mark. Let’s start with the ambiance—it’s a notch above the usual South Indian cafes in the area. The open seating is a personal favorite, especially with the string lights hanging above. I can only imagine how magical the vibe would be at night, with the lights adding a cozy yet lively feel. The dosas here are truly reminiscent of what you’d find in Hyderabad. They’re smeared with all the good stuff—upma, special garlic chutney, karam podi, cheese, butter, paneer, onions, tomatoes, and more. I’ve tried almost all their special varieties, and each dosa has its own charm. Vijayawada Paneer Dosa was an absolute standout. The flavors were bold and fiery, with chunky, tender paneer cubes coated in a sauce that added the perfect balance of heat and tang. The dosa itself was crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, complementing the spiced paneer filling beautifully. It’s the kind of dosa that leaves a lingering kick of spice, and I couldn’t get enough of it. Jini Dosa was a delightful surprise, with Amul cheese giving it that comforting homely touch, mixed with crunchy peppers for a Mumbai street food vibe. Hyderabadi Bandi Dosa was exactly what the name promises—upma, garlic chutney, karam podi, and loads of butter. It instantly reminded me of those bandis back in Hyderabad. The Matka Dosa was both a visual and culinary treat. The cheesy masala on top of the dosa looked amazing, and serving more masala in a little matka on the side was such a nice touch. The sambar here deserves a special mention—rich, flavorful, and comforting. The chutneys, while good, left me longing for that peculiar Hyderabadi-style peanut chutney. That said, the mint chutney was refreshingly flavorful. Coming to the idlis, I noticed a big improvement from my last visit—they’re much softer now and have that lovely grainy texture. The Idli 65 deserves a special shoutout. It’s fried perfectly, sautéed in a spicy curry, and honestly, I couldn’t stop eating it. Definitely a must-try if you visit. For anyone like me who’s missing the flavors of home, Idli Dosa Cafe is a great spot to check out. While my hunt for the perfect peanut chutney continues, I’ll be coming back here for their dosas, that addictive Idli 65, and of course, the vibe of their lovely open seating at night

Excellent ambience and cuisine. The bite-sized batata vada was delicious and was cooked to perfection! The Mumbai Jini dosa was superb. Also the pav bhaji idly was excellent!! The menu is misleading because I assumed the pav bhaji idly would also include chutneys and sambar. It didn't, though. The tikka fries didn't appeal to me either. The tikka masala lacked salt and was sugary.

ID Cafe is a great place that offers unique twists on traditional dishes like idly and dosa, winning your stomach over with delightful flavors. While their order-taking can be slow, the food is served quickly, making up for it. It’s a wholesome spot with a twist on South Indian flavors that’s definitely worth checking out.

Decided to try this place out after reading all the reviews. They have indoor and outdoor seating. I found outdoor more peaceful but as it was a big chilly we sat inside. A little slow when coming to getting people seated. When asked for water, waitress got 2 filled water goblets and one empty. It was confusing as they wanted to us to fill the 3rd one. We ordered Vada sambar 7/10. Sambar had too much pepper Punugulu 10/10. Nice texture and crispy. It was well cooked from inside too. Hyderabadi bandi dosa 7/10. It was ok. Will I order again?? Not really. Mumbai pav bhaji dosa 9/10. It was better than bandi dosa. Minus 1 as it felt they added chilli powder on the top to make it spicy. Could feel the raw chilli powder taste. Ghee dosa 10/10. It was dripping with ghee. Crispy and well made. Mango lassi - 8/10. The chutneys were very tasty. Peanut, tomato, green one were all perfect. Will definitely visit again to try the other items on the menu.

Tried this for the first time while I was close by and the experience was amazing. It’s right next to CPK , with enough seating indoors and outdoors. The place was clean and toilets specially very clean . We had masala dosa , Mysore masala dosa , idlis , vadas , samosas , Ashoka halva and filter coffee , everything was delicious and made with flavor and perfection. Liked the food so much that we brought home more . Our server was friendly and front desk girl , Niharika was kind n smiling ….. had a great time , highly recommend. One small piece of advice , if they could use curry leaves chopped , it won’t get into other veggies in the sambhar. The chutneys were delicious too.

I had an absolutely fantastic experience with the team at Biryani Tales, especially when I realized I made a major error. We love the biryani here! I had accidentally placed my takeout order for the Pleasanton location instead of the Fremont location--my mistake entirely! When I called in a panic, I had the pleasure of speaking with an employee named Logan. He was incredibly friendly, patient, and immediately reassuring. He didn't make me feel bad for the mix-up and quickly took charge of the situation. Mohan successfully managed to change the location of my order, ensuring it was routed correctly to the Fremont branch with zero additional hassle on my part. This level of understanding and efficiency, turning a potentially frustrating mistake into a completely smooth experience, is truly top-tier customer service. Thank you, Mohan, for going above and beyond! I highly recommend Biryani Tales not just for the amazing food, but for the excellent people they have working there.

If you hope for Stoneridge mall to ever be full of life again, then ID cafe is where that dream goes to die. This place is hollow and feels dead inside. The dosa was not particularly good quality and came with bad sauces. There are much better dosa places in the area.

Great go-to place when in mall! Specially kids have the cone dosa and ghee idly that makes it more special!! The Mumbai pav bhaji is the best and this time tried the onion tomato uthapam and that was very nice but little bit thicker. Overall a great place and service and ambience is very good!! Must visit !!

We love ID Cafe for a quick Indian snack. Their Filter coffee is so good! We usually get their Onion Samosas, Masala Dosa and enjoy it with a cup of their masala chai tea or Filter Coffee. Heavenly! The dessert here that we find the most unique and exquisite is the Cocoa Mysore Pak with Chikoo (Sapadilla) ice cream. SO GOOD! Seating, ambience and vibe is very casual. Service is usually prompt and attentive. We highly recommend ID Cafe, IMHO it is guaranteed to satisfy your South Indian food cravings!

I decided to order from them when visiting the Stoneridge Shopping Center. We got the beyond karaikudi dosa (vegan) and the tikka fries. Beyond karaikudi dosa: It is described as their famous karaikudi style dosa made with ground beyond meat vegan protein, onions, tomatoes and coriander. It was quite a bit spicier than I expected since it supposedly did not have peppers (I am weak to spice, unfortunately). It came with 4 sauces, green one was cilantro, the red orange one was spicy, not sure what the tan one was exactly, and the other orange one was more soupy but was not spicy. Tikka fries: This was really good, savory, I loved the tikka flavor and the fries are thin but crispy. It didn't take long for food to be prepared, and I appreciate that they have quite a few outdoor tables.

I always forget to take a picture of the food but man this place is amazing i got at least twice a week. Honestly some of the nicest and coolest staff ive had the pleasure of talking to. The ambiance is really nice inside, plenty of seating. I always get togo and their togo setup is probably the best ive seen, and my dosa always comes out of it wonderful Edit: I got a picture this time! This togo boxing is truly top notch!

This was an OK visit. I found the food way too spicy and struggled through half of it. The others in the party felt the same way.

Nov 2024 Good stop for a quick meal Dosas and Idlis are Batata (potato) bites 5/5 This restaurant has a premier dosa menu - goat kheema 4/5 & handi dosa 4/5 are a must try ! Service is quick

Great fusion food! If you're in the area and want some comfort food but with unique flavors this is the place the check out. Unlimited sambhar and chutney is always welcome! The restaurant is in a mall so perfect for a little break during a shopping session!

Great place if you wanna try some dosa! You can order and pay with the QR code at the table. Quick service and plenty of seating indoors and outdoors. Masala Dosa (3.8/5) the potatoes were a bit too wet Palak Paneer Dosa (4.3/5)

Wow! Food is amazing here! We tried 2 different dosas and they were both terrific! Restaurant is very clean and service is very good. Honey balls are you served warm and a real treat!

Stoneridge Mall has been my go-to shopping center for decades and we were craving Indian food for dinner while doing some returns. We sat down at a booth (it was pretty empty inside) and struggled throughout our whole meal to get a waiter's attention. We ended up trying the idly 65 (my boyfriend did not like this at all and wouldn't recommend it), potato samosas (I didn't like the dough here), a masala dosa which I enjoyed, and a mango lassi which was hands down the best mango lassi I've ever had. Every time we stop by Stoneridge, I now ask for a mango lassi to go.

Found this nice little place while we were shopping at Stoneridge mall. We haven't have dosas for a long time and this place definitely checks all the boxes. Decent portions and very good prices, makes this a very good (and healthy) lunch option. We had the Combo 6 and the Mumbai Jini Dosa. Both of them were packed of flavor. The masala dosa has a milder taste while the Mumbai Jini Dosa's packs a punch in terms of spice and flavor. The only but were the bathrooms, your shoes feel sticky when you walk in there, which is a sign to clean your bathrooms

Food: punugulu was such a cute item and it was delicious, great snack item to eat while waiting for food. Something I would go back for is their Chili Cheese Dosa and ufff it was so good. We also got masala soda and I do not recommend it at all. Service: decent service,

One of the best items here is their Bombay Jini Dosa. We also have tried Cone Dosa and Filter Coffee. Idly and Medu Vada Combos are also great. Dont miss their Vijaywada Paneer Dosa too.

aMazing food! Great atmosphere! A must for South Indian cuisine and for chaat!!! Also, despite being in a mall, it's easily accessible directly from the parking lot-- you don't have to go thru the mall!

This place is conveniently located in the Stoneridge mall. All their items are served fresh with reasonable prices. We tried Matka dosa( dosa served in the clay pot), there is not much special about the dosa except for the presentation. I like their dessert combinations, we tried the moong dal halwa with ice cream that is something I did not try.

Food was okay but service is pretty bad. Waitstaff never makes eye contact with customers so you have to literally stand up and flag them down. No specific instructions on anything. Left sitting at my table for almost 10 minutes only to learn that one is expected to walk up to the front to pay. Then there was the ridiculous interaction when I pointed at my empty glass and asked for some more diet coke. The guy said, do you want to refill or do you want a new diet coke? I said, I'd like a refill please. He says, I'm sorry we don't do refills. Then there are the sick customers. I was literally sitting at a booth surrounded by three families who were violently hacking and coughing. No one was covering their mouth. All in all this was a very unpleasant dining experience. I won't be back. They're getting two stars not one because the food tasted okay. I'm wishing I had eaten at California Pizza kitchen, right across the sidewalk.

We came here on a Saturday night for dinner. The ambiance was lively and there was little wait and we were seated promptly. Our server was very attentive and friendly. We ordered the Andhra Karam Dosa and the Matka Dosa. The Andhra Karam Dosa was delicious and the spiciness hit just right. That and the combination of the four different chutneys available were absolutely delicious and flavorful. The Matka Dosa looked super aesthetic but I found it be slightly on the blander side (even with the filling) but with the chutneys did help add flavor to the dosa. Overall, I really enjoyed my food and experience here and will be back in the future to try more options from the menu.

ID Cafe opened where The Counter was. Seating and infrastructure remains unchanged. No noticeable changes sans less flatscreens & accompanying flourishes. iD's niche is South Indian vegetarian eats centering around dosas... Offerings: classical/signature dosa, idly, indian bites, drinks, desserts, kid's meal.. Eats: Mumbai Pav bhaaji dosa (14) +1.99 (cheese)-which i didn't order. Specifically passed on paneer, a type of Indian cheese. I mentioned this to server BUT still.. -didn't notice cheese prescene, just the vegetables (onion, tomatos, green chiles) & cardamon spices. -i also passed on Mumbai Jin Dosa which Had 4 cheeses. -main concern was hotness level of the dosas, choose this as being the less spicy one. Ingredients same... -chutneys & sambar not watery like others. The hotness was from capsicum present in the red & green chutneys, not from the dosa itself. (Just my thoughts). -dosa definitely upscale version. Bigger than others. Fulfilling. Weather related? Glad more wasn't ordered. Not familiar with menu... *seem server not experienced serving non Indian patrons. I always ask hotness level. Servers usually say "not hot" later i find it's very hot to my palate but not theirs. **got 3 chutneys to go gratis, allowing me to taste hotness in chutney. 4.5 stars if i repeat, Mumbai Jin dosa is my entree... May is Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month.

Running joke among a lot of Indians is if you want good desi food, then you must fill in the 3 checkboxes. 1) Bollywood videos on wall mounted TVs 2) Dirty bathrooms 3) Clientle is overwhelming Indian. Well ID Cafe only checked the box on the last one and for good reason. Brown folks know good food and will swarm to it. And ID delivers. Their sambar vada is perfection. Nice amount of spice, which was interestingly hotter than the sambar I got with my dosa. Karam spicy idle is also a winner. Get the 2 chili variety. It isn't going to make your tongue melt, but your stomach will love it. Egg dosa and plain dosa. You cannot go wrong with either. Besides the sambar, it comes with 3 different chutneys. Do yourself a favor, go with a group and get both. Family style so you get all the variations. Finally relax post meal with a nice hot malasa chai.

The food here was SO good! We decided on ID Cafe when looking to try a new cuisine nearby - they seemed to have just recently opened. ID Cafe is found in Stoneridge Mall, tucked in a corner right behind Cheesecake Factory. They specialize in South Indian dosas, which is a thin savory crepe made from a fermented batter of ground black lentils and rice. We ordered a few things to try out: + Tikka Fries (5/5): We enjoyed this the most out of everything we ordered! I was surprised to see how crisp the fries stayed despite the mountain of tikka sauce. The onions in the sauce helped with balancing the heavy and savory flavors. + Vijayawada Paneer Dosa (3.5/5): Comes with spicy vijayawada sauce, green chilis, shredded paneer and tomatoes. The dosa stayed nicely put together but the filling wasn't the best I've had. + Punugulu (4/5): Fun to eat! The green sauce that it came with was delicious - this was def a must to combine the two because it could taste rather dry on its own. They have a decent amount of indoor seating, and a beautiful outdoor dining area. We ended up opting for the latter, but unfortunately it was difficult to flag down people to have our order taken or waters refilled because of this.

New south Indian restaurant in Stoneridge Mall - opened three months ago at the location previously occupied by The Counter, which was a family favorite. We were shopping at the mall this afternoon and there was an hour-long wait at The Cheesecake Factory, so we went to ID instead. We were welcomed and seated right away. The menu has a variety of Idli and Dosa options, which I am guessing what the I and D in the name of the establishment stands for! Our daughter ordered a Thums Up (Indian version of a Coke) and I ordered a mango lassi to start, and my wife and I ordered Madras filter coffees to be served at the end of our meal. We decided to split two dosas - spicy goat Keema and mild Malai Paneer - and also share tandoori nuggets (aka chicken nuggets) and punugulu (deep fried rice and lentil balls). The food arrived quickly, and was served with assorted chutneys (such as mint and tamarind) and spicy hot Sambar. The dosas were thoughtfully cut into thirds as we had told them we were sharing all the food. The goat keema was loaded with chillies, and probably too spicy for my wife and daughter, but they bravely had some. I enjoyed it thoroughly, having preemptively ordered the mango lassi, which I sipped to absorb the spice. The Malai Paneer dosa was much more to their taste - full of flavor and with the right balance of spices. The nuggets (5) and punugulu (12) were plentiful and enjoyed by us all. The Madras filter coffees were strong and sweet, I finished mine with relish, my wife and daughter split theirs. We will certainly be back!

Best Dosa in the entire Bay Area! They have a wide variety of both traditional and non-traditional dosas. You have to try the pav bhaji dosa, masala dosa, veda bites, ghee roast dosa, and the idli. So many more options but start with those for sure! The staff is super friendly and there is plenty of seating. I know that there are many spots in the Bay Area to get dosas, but this is my favorite! The restaurant is located just outside of the mall but many of the booths face into the mall.

The best experience of Dosas so far, in the Bay Area. Tried their Vijaywada paneer and Andhra Karam dosa. The Vijaywada paneer wasn't exactly the Vijaywada style but was still good. The Karam dosa was even better. Next time would try the HYderabadi Bandi which looked tempting as well. Good location and ambiance. Cordial and considerate staff! Were ready to stay open until late just for us. Gave us complimentary coffee too. Must visit for Dosa lovers!

Food is delicious with a moong daal base option for most dosa. However the portion size is 70% smaller with 25% higher price. Ambience is great with casual dining and table service. Has both veg and non veg. Located in the outer facing mall right in front of California pizza kitchen

It's good! We were skeptical because it's in the mall. These are good dosa. Served on recyclable banana leaf plates. Spice levels indicated were helpful. ( my no spice potato dosa was indeed not spicy. My husbands goat dosa was a little spicy ) Outdoor seating or indoor, 3 free Wi-Fi options, plenty of mall parking Best mall food possible! Worth coming to even if you are not in the mall.

Came in on Friday night and tried dosa for the first time. It was delicious! The lady who took my order was very nice and patient, answering all my questions about some of the items. I'll definitely be back!

4.5 stars ID Cafe is a brand new restaurant in Stoneridge Mall--just 3 days old on my visit! The setting was surprisingly elegant for an eatery that served its dishes on paper plates and trays, and the service was super friendly and welcoming. "ID" stands for "idly dosa," and South Indian tiffins (in a variety of traditional and creative forms) were the feature of the menu. We started with the simple Ghee Roast Dosa, a thin, crispy rice and lentil batter crepe served with sambar (a spicy and sour vegetable-lentil soup) and three different chutneys: green coconut, tomato, and peanut (my favorite!). From their Signature Dosa menu, we ordered the Hyderabad Bandi Dosa, filled with onions, tomatoes, coriander, upma, kandhi podi (a spice powder), and a spicy Bandhi sauce. Uniquely, you could order any dosa here to be made with a moong dal batter, which had a dark brown color when cooked. Another signature dosa was the Vijayawada Chicken Dosa, filled with minced chicken and a spicy Vijayawada sauce, but my favorite dosa of all was the Karaikudi Goat Keema, filled with a mixture of meaty minced goat along with onions, tomatoes, green chilies, and coriander. In general, all the dosas here were super flavorful and delicious, though some of them could've been crispier. Nevertheless, this restaurant is a great addition to Stoneridge Mall and a great place to experience the authentic, spicy flavors of Andhra Pradesh in South India!

So I'm really disappointed to leave this review. Since ID Cafe's soft opening, my family and I have been here 4 times...yes you read the right, 4 times. I have a dosa obsession as of recently, and they make excellent, crispy dosas!! That is not the complaint at all. The food has been very good every single time. But below I'll share my experiences at each visit! First time: excellent. We were the only people eating there as it was the second day it was open. Service was great as was the food. Second time: food was wonderful again, but we had to ask for water. Between three people we were given one cup of water. Strange, but someone must have seen my reaction and they brought more water. Third time: we brought friends with us for dinner. The drinks our friends ordered were not given to us until the end of the service. Our bill was completely wrong, and so we paid, had to be refunded and then had to pay again. No apology, nothing about the drinks or the payment situation. Food was still good. Fourth time: omg by far the worst experience. I asked three times to order, I asked for water twice (as we were done with the meal), and had to get up in order for others to respond to me about my requests to pay/for the check. This left me super annoyed and questioning if I would be back. (This time, another patron also found a fly in their meal. The staff did not even apologize for this rather they just seemed stunned by this...) All the food we have tried: kids cone dosa, vada, pongulu, plain dosa, idly 65, pav bhaji idly, chili cheese dosa, tikka fries, mysore masala dosa, and chicken dosa were all really tasty, delicious, and made very well. In my opinion, when requests are made, staff shouldn't be gossiping, or bussing tables. Rather if a paying customer asked for water, why was that not done first? Why does a table need to be bussed? If someone complains about a fly in their food, why was no apology given? When someone has to ask three times to place an order why is it always we will be right there? I feel the staff is not properly trained on how to respond to things, there is no separation between wait staff/bussers, and there seems to be no logical flow of things when requests are made. Again I'm super sad I had to leave this review as I absolutely love the food. The fly thing is gross though and they need to figure that out to prevent that from happening again!!

Was at the Stoneridge Mall recently and came across the new ID Cafe at the old Counter Burger location (Across from California Pizza Kitchen). Having recently been introduced to dosas and a variety of South Indian, I had to give ID Cafe a try! Upon walking in there's a bar to your right with the majority of the seating towards the left. There are booths that line both sides with some individual tables in the middle section. The restaurant has a very open feel. We started out with the recommended tikka fries. The fries were amazing!! A very generous amount of freshly-fried French fries topped with an abundance of tikka sauce, paneer, onions, and cilantro. This is sharable for at least four people! I ordered their Vijayawada chicken dosa which consisted of minced Halal chicken, sauce, onions, tomatoes, and green chilis. Because these are made fresh and cooked to order, expect at least a 10+ minute wait for the dosas. The dosa was worth the wait and was served with coconut, peanut, and tomato chutneys. It was my first time trying peanut chutney and it was very refreshing. You're also given a side of sambar, which was also very good! If I weren't so full I would have ordered a plain dosa to use up the rest of the chuntneys. My friend ordered Karam podi idly and shared a few pieces with me. Freshly-made and light. It was the perfect medium for the chutneys. The restaurant was clean and service was attentive and friendly. Our orders were repeated after we placed them and also at the time of payment to confirm accuracy. All the dishes were served on bamboo plates. The next time I'm in the area I'll definitely stop by again for those tikka fries and will probably try their samosas and their Hyderabad Bandi Dosa! ID Cafe is a welcome addition to Pleasanton!!

I had the Mumbai jini dosa, it was flavorful and delicious! A generous amount of food. I had two sauces instead of three because one had peanuts and I'm allergic and they were both lovely. The lentil soup was also great. We came on a Wednesday evening and it was not busy so we were seated and served pretty quickly. It's located in the mall where the burger place, the counter used to be!

Tasty tasty tasty! I was in Pleasanton for a wedding this weekend and after a long drive I was looking for some food. ID Cafe was right near my hotel and I love Indian food so I went straight for it. I've never had a dosa before and I wasn't even sure what I was ordering, it kinda looked like a crepe on the menu so I went for the chili cheese dosa and of course an order of samosas. I learned that the dosas are BIG. It came in a huge box with 4 difference sauces, I wasn't sure what they were but they tasted great. The dosa itself was delicious, bursting with flavor and spice. The samosas were also really tasty, the mint chutney was fantastic. I really really enjoyed everything and I'll definitely be stopping by again anytime I'm in the area.

I finally had a chance to try this new modern place in Stoneridge Mall. At the time of my visit they had been open for 8 months and the decor was unusually but pleasantly modern with clean lines. I ordered Combo #6 ... which had a beautifully crisp dosa stuffed with fluffy spiced potato, a lovely steamed idli, a vada with just the right fried texture and spice, 3 fresh chutneys and sambar. Initially I wasn't too sure about the pongal, but it was a very tasty pudding like sweet made out of moong dal and spices. The flavor was really nice and not overly sweet. The meal brought back a lot of memories of travels in India and it was spot on. Service was fast and efficient.

You can take a Hyderabadi out of Hyderabad, but you can't take Hyderabad out of a Hyderabadi! As someone who's always craving that authentic South Indian flavor, especially Hyderabadi-style, I've been on the hunt for something that takes me back home. Finally, my search ended with Idli Dosa Cafe, and I must say, it came very close to hitting the mark. Let's start with the ambiance--it's a notch above the usual South Indian cafes in the area. The open seating is a personal favorite, especially with the string lights hanging above. I can only imagine how magical the vibe would be at night, with the lights adding a cozy yet lively feel. The dosas here are truly reminiscent of what you'd find in Hyderabad. They're smeared with all the good stuff--upma, special garlic chutney, karam podi, cheese, butter, paneer, onions, tomatoes, and more. I've tried almost all their special varieties, and each dosa has its own charm. Vijayawada Paneer Dosa was an absolute standout. The flavors were bold and fiery, with chunky, tender paneer cubes coated in a sauce that added the perfect balance of heat and tang. The dosa itself was crispy on the edges and soft in the middle, complementing the spiced paneer filling beautifully. It's the kind of dosa that leaves a lingering kick of spice, and I couldn't get enough of it. Jini Dosa was a delightful surprise, with Amul cheese giving it that comforting homely touch, mixed with crunchy peppers for a Mumbai street food vibe. Hyderabadi Bandi Dosa was exactly what the name promises--upma, garlic chutney, karam podi, and loads of butter. It instantly reminded me of those bandis back in Hyderabad. The Matka Dosa was both a visual and culinary treat. The cheesy masala on top of the dosa looked amazing, and serving more masala in a little matka on the side was such a nice touch. The sambar here deserves a special mention--rich, flavorful, and comforting. The chutneys, while good, left me longing for that peculiar Hyderabadi-style peanut chutney. That said, the mint chutney was refreshingly flavorful. Coming to the idlis, I noticed a big improvement from my last visit--they're much softer now and have that lovely grainy texture. The Idli 65 deserves a special shoutout. It's fried perfectly, sautéed in a spicy curry, and honestly, I couldn't stop eating it. Definitely a must-try if you visit. For anyone like me who's missing the flavors of home, Idli Dosa Cafe is a great spot to check out. While my hunt for the perfect peanut chutney continues, I'll be coming back here for their dosas, that addictive Idli 65, and of course, the vibe of their lovely open seating at night

Just had some Indian "snacks" I have never had before! It's great to try Dosa. I am no expert in this type of Indian food, but I loved what I had! The service was quick! It's a pretty spacious space with plenty of indoor and outdoor space. Indian Music videos are played on TV. Clean and comfortable and casual ambiance. One of the dips had peanut , so be careful if your party has allergies. Mango lassi is so so so good!! Must order.

Great place ! Amazing food Would definitely come again For someone who does not even like idly. I loved their podi idli. And also their Mumbai dosa is amazing

Unassumingly great! Honestly I was not expecting to love this place as much as I did! The dosa fillings were excellent and not at all gimmicks! The ghee smelled so fresh and inviting. The masala was perfectly balanced the keema was not over powering! Service was fast and friendly and they seem to be able to host large groups if that's what you need. Plenty of parking outside. Overall love. Improvements: the dosa batter needed a little more fermentation to get to the exactly correct point and the filter coffee needed more decoction.

Wednesday 4PM, not much people, ordered an Andhra Karam Dosa and it was DELICIOUS! It's one of the spiciest food listed on the menu, but it wasn't that spicy for me; still, give it a try if you love spicy foods. The interior is clean, modern, and air smelled fresh. Absolutely amazing job. SHOUTOUT TO NAVEEN!! He's so kind and generous, he came out with my food very quickly (only 3 min!) and it was awesome. Definitely coming back next time!

We tried the Mumbai Pav Bhaji Dosa and the Vijayawada Paneer Dosa. The fillings were quite good in terms of both quantity and quality, but the dosa batter could have been better. The service was mediocre, but the ambience was pleasant.

Very slow service. It's lunch hour and you know it's going to be busy please hire more support!

We dined here for post-noon brunch and had a disappointing experience. Two stars for the food (Signature dosas are mindbogling) and we love their classics too! Ambiance is good and it has an above standard restrooms for an Indian restaurant. While we appreciate attentive service, the staff were quite insistent about taking orders. The experience detriments when we got served in cans for our drinks. It wasn't just our table; we noticed similar interactions at neighboring tables, where servers repeatedly approached guests without allowing them time to enjoy their meals or make decisions. This constant interruption detracted from the overall dining atmosphere. It was surprising to see the server ask for a review after all this. May try next time.

To begin with the people who work here are incredibly kind, shout out to Lokesh, and Meghanas. They were both super attentive, and informative of the menu. The food was super delicious, we got the idly 65, the tikka masala dosa, and the Andhra Karan Dosa. I genuinely regret not getting their coffee or Chai I could smell it from a table away. If you are ever in Stoneridge mall or in the area ID cafe is a great place to get a great meal with really kind servers.

Loved their service, especially by Mohan... Love the food there...all items including dosas and uttapams and fries that we tried were delicious...have been to this restaurant multiple times already, and would continue to go more in future as well.

Average food. Good service but not worth it overall. They had very limited options. Ambiance was fine. Nothing stands out..

Food is tasty and good Must recommend. Staff is also polite. Good option for South Indian food

I had the Karaikudi Goat Keema dosa. It was fantastic and the keema worked very well with the regular dosa and chutneys as well as the sambar. The service was great and the restaurant was quite lively.

Dosa and iddli is good Kala khata and mango lassi isn't good Orange juice not fresh and tstless Service is good , all staff is good

Just had the masala dosa, and it's very good! A bit hard to find, but nice a clean and spacious, right next to Cheesecake Factory. Can't wait to come back to try their other items.