Discovering Authenticity at Madras Cafe

Under new ownership. Delicious South Indian food (most Indian restaurants are North Indian). The owners were brimming with pride. They just want to share their culture with people. The dishes were made with love and care.

I really enjoyed this authentic vegetarian cuisine which offers unique dishes like idli. You order at the counter and they bring it to your table without having to wait too long. The prices are good and the people are so friendly.

An absolutely incredible experience! We have been craving good Indian food for a long time and Madra's Cafe did not disappoint! Excellent and wide range of vegetarian food, with plenty of vegan and gluten-free options (see the menu tab on Google for each dish's breakdown). We ordered a variety of dishes for take out and were blown away by how delicious everything was. The South and North Thali are a great way to try a little of everything. The samosas are freshly cooked and the assorted chutneys, the hot tomato one in particular, were the perfect pairing. The dosas were fantastic as recommended and came out quickly, but our favorite dish of the night by far was the gobi manchurian. Perfectly made cauliflower with a huge punch of spice and flavor, fans of hot wings will love this dish. We did not regret ordering from here and will look forward to the next time we do! Owner was super friendly and happy to explain each dish, thank you for such a great evening! Fantastic experience overall.

Who would have thought the best Indian food I have had in the US would be in Appleton,WI! This could easily be the best authentic south indian food I have ever had! Every single dish makes you go “wow”, its made with fresh quality ingredients and with great passion. Madras cafe under the new owners is truly a gem

A South Indian Delight in Fox Valley! Madras Café is an absolute gem! My family of three had a feast of South Indian favorites—Sambhar Vadai, Medu Vada, Bajji, Mysore Masala Dosa, Gobi Manchurian, Parotta Kuruma, and finished it off with their aromatic Filter Coffee. Every dish was bursting with authentic flavor. The sambhar vadai and medu vada were crispy, fluffy, and soaked perfectly in flavorful sambhar. The bajji was light and delicious, just the right amount of crunch and spice. The Mysore masala dosa was a highlight—crispy, generously stuffed, and full of bold flavors. Gobi Manchurian added a nice Indo-Chinese twist to the meal, with that perfect balance of tang and spice. The parotta kuruma was pure comfort—flaky, soft parotta paired with a rich, hearty kuruma that was packed with flavor. And the filter coffee? Simply divine. Strong, smooth, and wonderfully aromatic—just like you’d find in Chennai. Great food, warm service, and an authentic South Indian experience. We can’t wait to go back!

I recently ate at this place, and honestly, it was so good! The varieties of dosa ,Noodles and special Thali were on point— fresh, super flavorful and well prepared. The sambar and chutneys they served with it were amazing too. Definitely hit the spot. Overall, great food, awesome service, and that final touch of Kumbakonam Filter coffee is a game changer... Highly recommend!

Home Kitchen style and the owner prepare the food with passion and make the feel of home food. I was amazed that couple of my orders were prepared from scratch and took a little extra time to come out, but for sure worth it! Super Delicious Flavors here.

Amazing service and food. We tried a sampler platter and masala dosa and were extremely impressed, after eating at Sai Ram for 10 years this brought our experience with Indian food to a new level. The owner was passionate and shared the cultural points behind every item, we felt like we were sharing a meal in their home. Every food item had wonderful homemade real flavor and we will be back to dine in again. I would recommend this place to everyone, vegetarian and not.