Kris Dale
Had a great experience at Madras Cafe in Appleton! The food was really good — we ordered the mini tiffin thali and the karam dosa, and both were delicious and full of authentic flavor. Everything tasted fresh and well-prepared. Unfortunately, we didn’t get the name of the lady who served us, but she was amazing — very attentive, friendly, and did a great job overall. Definitely looking forward to coming back!
… moreJulia B
WOW! Our waitress was an absolute peach! The first time we came here she taught us how to eat the different dishes, gave us advice on what to get (we asked), and was so very kind to us throughout. She explained all of the dishes to us and made us feel very welcome! We got the Masala Chai. It’s a must get. It’s perfect. My mom and I shared the Mini Tiffin and Special South Indian Thali! I think that was the perfect first time order. You get to try a bunch of different flavors. I will certainly be going back!! Please please go and get some food here, you will not regret it.
… moreMarie Sarra
I went to Madras cafe for lunch on a Saturday and was greeted by very friendly staff who were eager to help explain the menu if needed. The food was wonderful; I ordered the special of paneer biryani which came with onion raita, some hot chai, and samosas. Everything was exquisitely flavorful and well-made and presented. I’m happy I found this restaurant on my day in Appleton.
… moreKari P
This is a small spot, dine in and take out Southern Indian food. The samosas were excellent, I tried Dosa as a vegan option. In fairness I have never had Dosa before and would not order it again, but it just wasn’t for me. It is large and looks great but I’m not much of a crepe person but it was worth trying! Will order take out from here in future, was not disappointed in this place. Nice like it quaint dinner spot serving soda, coffee, some Indian non alcoholic drinks. Parking is tight but if you are in and out no problem.
… moreTracy Luchetta
The menu is all vegetarian and extensive, offering a wide variety of regional dishes and featuring dosas, making a selection very difficult! Fortunately, the menu includes a dish that consists of samples of various items, from appetizers to dessert. The server was very informative, patiently answering all of our many questions and offering helpful recommendations. The Menu prices are very reasonable. This is an exceptional restaurant and I will be back a 3rd, 4th, 5th … time!
… moreDavid Champaign
Went to Madras today for the first time, and absolutely loved it! The food was fantastic, and I highly recommend going. The service was excellent, as she explained all of the delicious dishes. You gotta go!
… moreJim Orlikowski
My wife and I stopped for lunch today after reading all the positive reviews. It was our first experience enjoying Southern Indian food and we were totally impressed with the quality of our choices. My wife had the Mini Tiffin and I had the Special South Indian Thali. Both meals were excellent, with many flavors, textures and spice levels all on one plate. Like having a mini buffet, except served at our table piping hot and freshly made! Our server was very friendly and attentive, and helped us with our choices. We will be back!
… moreChristina
AMAZING South Indian food! We found Madras Cafe while road tripping through Wisconsin. This place is a real gem and had some of the best south Indian food we’ve had outside of India. It’s apparent the owners put great effort into their food and service, too. We tried the mini tiffin, lunch thali, uttapam, biryani, chai, and coffee. We already dug in before snapping some photos. Be sure to try the pongal, sambar, uttapam, and chai or filtered coffee. Our server was very friendly and made helpful recommendations. Eating here is non-negotiable any time we are in the area.
… morebranden turner
Much much Better than Indian darbar.Veg India Restaurant is a fantastic place for authentic Indian vegetarian food. The flavors are rich, spices are perfectly balanced, and everything tastes fresh and homemade. We tried multiple dishes and every item was delicious — especially the paneer and vegetable curries.
The staff is friendly and welcoming, service is quick, and the restaurant is clean and comfortable. Portions are generous and prices are very reasonable for the quality.
Highly recommended for anyone looking for pure veg Indian food. Definitely coming back again!
… moreMalathy Munusamy
During our recent visit to osh kosh, we stopped at Madras cafe for a quick late lunch. We had vazhakkai bajji, south India thali, parotta and kurma, filter coffee and tea. The vazhakkai bajji was little too thick but was great in taste. I did mention to them if its server slightly thin it would exactly be like our hometown texture. They agreed and mentioned their slicer broken and they would take care of it. The thali was amazing, not too many items. Limited but good on the taste. Parotta and kurma was exactly like a perfect Tamilnadu style. Filter coffee was warm and when I mentioned they changed and provided me a piping hot coffee
As for parking, a good number of 6 to 7 cars can be parked at a time, but if it gets too crowded maybe getting a parking spot could be challenging
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