Madras Café – Indian
The air at Madras Café is thick with the nutty aroma of toasted lentils and sizzling ghee, drawing guests into a lively space where the art of the South Indian crepe takes center stage. Towering cone dosas and impossibly crisp paper roasts arrive at tables like golden sculptures, ready to be shattered and dipped into vibrant chutneys and aromatic sambar. From the fiery kick of podi-dusted layers to the comforting heart of a classic potato masala filling, each bite offers a soulful journey through traditional coastal flavors.
1177, West El Camino Real, Sunnyvale, CA, 94087 +14087372323 http://www.madrascafe.us0Cuisine: Indian
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegan, vegetarian, halal, dairy-free, nut-free, gluten-free, high-protein, low-carb, pescatarian, plant-based, sugar-free, mediterranean, heart-healthy, low-fat, diabetic, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, clean-eating, anti-inflammatory, south-beach, weight-watchers, tlc, detox, volumetrics, alkaline, slow-carb, mayo-clinic, macrobiotic, lectin-free
Currently closed
Hours
- Tuesday - Friday
- 8:30 AM - 2:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 10:00 PM
- Saturday - Sunday
- 8:30 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Dosa Favorites
- Plain Dosa - $6.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Paper Dosa - $7.99: Scrapped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Paper Masala Dosa - $8.99: Scrapped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Cone Dosa - $7.49: Cone shaped crispy crepe made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Masala Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Ghee Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with ghee Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Onion Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Onion Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with onions and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Podi Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with spicy powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Podi Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with spicy powder Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Kara Dosa - $7.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, garnished with spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Kara Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with spicy chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Mysore Masala Dosa - $8.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with potatoes and garnished with onion, tomato chutney Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Vegetable Dosa - $8.99: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with tomato, peas, onions, carrot and potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Special Vegetable Dosa - $9.49: Crispy crepe made with rice and lentil, stuffed with tomato, peas, onions, carrot and potatoes, garnished with cashew and raisins Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Uthappams
- Plain Uthappam - $6.99: Pancake made with rice and lentil Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Onion Uthappam - $7.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil and onions
- Onion Tomato Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onion and tomato
- Onion Peas Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onions and peas Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Onion Tomato Peas Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, onions, peas and tomato Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Carrot Uthappam - $7.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil and carrot Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Vegetable Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, tomato, peas, carrot, chili and onion Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Special Uthappam - $8.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, tomato, peas, carrot, chili, onion, cashew and raisins Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Onion Chili Uthappam - $7.99: Pancake made with rice, lentil, chilli and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Onion Tomato Chili Uthappam - $8.49: Pancake made with rice, lentil, chilli, tomato and onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
Idly Favorites
- Idly - $5.49: Steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Idly with Podi - $5.99: Steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy, chutneys and spicy powder Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- 14 Mini Idlies - $6.49: Button sized small steamed lentil patties served with lentil gravy Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Upma - $5.99: Savory semolina porridge Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free
Wheat Favorites
- Chappathi-Masala - $7.49: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with potato curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Chappathi-Chana - $7.99: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with garbanzo beans curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Chappathi-Kurma - $7.99: Soft and thin whole wheat bread served with vegetable kurma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Mayo-Clinic
- Poori Masala - $7.99: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with potato curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Poori-Chana - $8.49: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with garbanzo beans curry Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Poori-Kurma - $8.49: Fried fluffy whole wheat bread served with vegetable kurma Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Channa Batura - $8.99: Huge fried fluffy bread served with garbanzo beans curry, garnished with onions and carrots Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Rava Dosas
- Plain Rava Dosa - $7.99: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Onion Rava Dosa - $8.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Onion Rava Masala - $8.99: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Special Rava Masala - $9.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions, cashew, raisins and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Plain Rava Masala - $8.49: Thin crepe from cream of wheat and rice crepe, sprinkled with onions and stuffed with potatoes Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
Madras Special
- Madras Paratta - $8.49: Special South Indian fluffy bread served with vegetable korma Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
- Kothu Paratta - $9.49: Special South Indian fluffy bread, mashed and refried with spicy curry and vegetables served with raita Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
Daily Specials
- Tomato Dosa - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Tomato Masala Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Cheese Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Cheese Masala Dosa - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Butter Dosa - $7.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Butter Masala Dosa - $8.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Spring Dosa - $8.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Veg Biryani - $9.99: Weekend Special (Sat-Sun) Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Combo Items
- Idly-Vada - $6.99: Steamed and fried lentil patties served with lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
- Pongal-Vada - $8.49: Steamed raw rice, mashed with dhal sauteed and served together with fried lentils, lentil gravy and chutneys Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
- Variety Rice Plate - $8.99: Combination rice plate, consist of lemon rice, tamarind rice and curd rice, served with chutneys Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Nut-Free
- Upma-Vada - $7.49: Savory semolina porridge served with fried lentil patty Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Rice Favorites
- Pongal - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber
- Puliyotharai - $7.49: Tamarind rice Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol
- Lemon Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Curd Rice - $6.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Sugar-Free
- Tomato Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Sambar Rice - $7.49 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, High-Fiber
Beverages
- Madras Filter Coffee - $2.49: Special Madras filtered coffee, served hot
- Lassi (Sweet/Salt/Mango) - $3.49: Flavoured yogurt drink
- Badam Milk - $3.49: Sweet drink made with grounded almonds and cooked with butter
- Masala Tea - $2.49: Special tea served with milk and a dash of spices
- Butter Milk - $2.49
- Mazza - $2.49
- Soda - $1.99
Desserts
- Kesari - $4.49: Sugar sweetened sooji and mixed with cashew, raisins and ghee Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Pescatarian
Sides
- Raita - $1.99 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Sambar (8oz) - $2.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Channa - $2.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Alkaline, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb
- Chutney - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Mayo-Clinic
- Podi - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, Slow-Carb
- Ghee - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Clean-Eating, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic, Macrobiotic
- Yoghurt - $1.99 Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Nut-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Clean-Eating, Lectin-Free
- Rasam (8oz) - $2.49 Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Diabetic, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Anti-Inflammatory, Weight-Watchers, Clean-Eating, Low-Cholesterol, Volumetrics, TLC, Detox, Mayo-Clinic
- Pappad - $1.49 Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Sugar-Free, Low-Cholesterol
- Kurma - $2.99 Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Gluten-Free