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Contemporary, counter-serve Indian cafe with classic fare & all-you-can-eat lunch platters.
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Address: 701 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 104, Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Phone: (847) 549-0099
Website: http://madraskafe.com/
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Reviews
Jason Chan
Madras Kafe is a well‑run spot that delivers exactly what you want from a reliable India neighborhood restaurant. The food comes out impressively fast without sacrificing quality, and every dish is packed with bold, memorable flavor. It’s also an excellent choice for takeout — consistent, efficient, and always tasty.
A solid four‑star experience and a place I’d happily return to for quick, flavorful meals.
… moreA solid four‑star experience and a place I’d happily return to for quick, flavorful meals.
Christina
If you love a crispy dosa, Madras is the place for you. We got a mysore dosa and a guntur karam masala dosa. When asked if we wanted them crispy or soft, we opted for crispy. As promised, both were golden, crispy, toasty heaven. Unfortunately, the mysore dosa was caked with so much seasoning that, albeit tasty, made the dosa very salty and overwhelmed everything else. Apart from that, everything else was great. The guntur karam dosa fared better with a fantastic level of heat that you would expect from South Indian food. Sambar was hearty, comforting, and came in such generous portions. All the chutneys were solid but the tomato chutney was definitely the highlight.
… moreSindhu Shankar
Madras Kafe is always providing a homely, cozy feel with the food, the service and a very welcoming staff. We had gobi 65, vada, ghee dosa and veg thali! Thoroughly enjoyed it! Definitely recommend it.
… moreAyisha.I
Favorite dosa spot in Lake County! The dosas are always fresh, crispy, and delicious. I also love their dahi chaat. The place has a warm, welcoming vibe and the staff are always kind.
… moreJenita Shirley
I absolutely love this place! Every time I come here, the food feels like true home-style cooking — comforting, flavorful, and so satisfying that you naturally end up eating more.
The Thalapakkatty Goat Biryani is my all-time favorite. It genuinely reminds me of my childhood — the flavors are exactly like homemade biryani, rich, authentic, and perfectly spiced.
Their crispy dosas are my go-to dish as well — perfectly crisp and delicious every single time.
… moreThe Thalapakkatty Goat Biryani is my all-time favorite. It genuinely reminds me of my childhood — the flavors are exactly like homemade biryani, rich, authentic, and perfectly spiced.
Their crispy dosas are my go-to dish as well — perfectly crisp and delicious every single time.
Hassan Mukadam
Authentic Indian food, and it’s really spicy, just need to convince them you can handle it
Very friendly staff. I’ve been there a few times and it’s always busy but I’ve not had to wait for a table. Price is good too, and they offer discounts for some payment options
… moreVery friendly staff. I’ve been there a few times and it’s always busy but I’ve not had to wait for a table. Price is good too, and they offer discounts for some payment options
Arshad Mohammad
I visited Madras Kafe today and had a truly amazing dining experience. The restaurant has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that makes you feel comfortable right away. I ordered the masala dosa and biryani, and both dishes were outstanding. The masala dosa was perfectly crispy and served hot with tasty chutneys and flavorful sambar. The biryani was aromatic, well-cooked, and full of rich spices, making every bite enjoyable.
The service at Madras Kafe was excellent and really stood out. The staff were polite, attentive, and very quick to serve, ensuring everything was fresh and on time. Their friendly attitude made the experience even better. Overall, the food quality, service, and ambiance were top-notch. I highly recommend Madras Kafe to anyone looking for delicious food and great hospitality, and I will definitely visit again.
… moreThe service at Madras Kafe was excellent and really stood out. The staff were polite, attentive, and very quick to serve, ensuring everything was fresh and on time. Their friendly attitude made the experience even better. Overall, the food quality, service, and ambiance were top-notch. I highly recommend Madras Kafe to anyone looking for delicious food and great hospitality, and I will definitely visit again.
Nuhn ya Biz
I recently visited Madras Kafe in Vernon Hills for lunch and opted for both their vegetarian and non-vegetarian thali offerings. Each thali was generously portioned, providing a delightful array of flavors that truly captured the essence of South Indian cuisine. The variety and taste of the dishes made for a satisfying and hearty meal.
To complement the meal, I ordered their filter coffee, which was aromatic and robust, reminiscent of the traditional brews found in India. However, I believe the experience could be further enhanced if they served the coffee in traditional Indian filter coffee cups, adding an authentic touch to the presentation.
Overall, Madras Kafe offers a commendable dining experience with its flavorful dishes and warm ambiance. I look forward to returning and hope to see the addition of traditional coffee cups in the future.
… moreTo complement the meal, I ordered their filter coffee, which was aromatic and robust, reminiscent of the traditional brews found in India. However, I believe the experience could be further enhanced if they served the coffee in traditional Indian filter coffee cups, adding an authentic touch to the presentation.
Overall, Madras Kafe offers a commendable dining experience with its flavorful dishes and warm ambiance. I look forward to returning and hope to see the addition of traditional coffee cups in the future.
Olga Giterman
The place looked run down to begin with but wanted to give them a chance. The server could not explain the entree items when asked about different ones to choose from. The price point was misleading and overpriced for similar cuisine. Another point is they charged a surcharge for 5 people as opposed to 6 people eating. Overall, atmosphere, service and quality of food was very bad! Would not ever go there again or recommend this place!
… moreGokul V
Madras Kafe is one of my go-to spots in Vernon Hills when I am craving real South Indian food. The dosas & biryanis are consistently good — and the sambar/chutneys hit the right “back home” flavor. Their filter coffee is also a must if you grew up on it.
For a small, non-chain place, maintaining consistency in food is not easy, but Madras Kafe does it really well. Prices are very reasonable and portions are solid. If you are new here, start with a Mysore/masala dosa or the veg thali. And if you see the owner, Pramila, don’t miss saying hi — she’s genuinely warm, comes by to check on you, and makes the place feel welcoming.
… moreFor a small, non-chain place, maintaining consistency in food is not easy, but Madras Kafe does it really well. Prices are very reasonable and portions are solid. If you are new here, start with a Mysore/masala dosa or the veg thali. And if you see the owner, Pramila, don’t miss saying hi — she’s genuinely warm, comes by to check on you, and makes the place feel welcoming.