Madras Cafe Menu (Update 2025)
Welcome to Madras Cafe, a delightful culinary oasis located in Appleton, WI, where the vibrant flavors of South Indian cuisine come alive. Under new ownership, this restaurant prides itself on offering authentic vegetarian dishes made with fresh, high-quality ingredients and an undeniable passion for food.
The menu showcases an enticing selection of dosa, including favorites like the Mysore Masala Dosa and Garlic Podi Dosa, each boasting a crispy texture and tantalizing flavors that make them a must-try. For those seeking a complete experience, the Mini Tiffin and South Indian Thaali offer a comprehensive taste of traditional South Indian dishes.
Vegetarian comfort food shines through their hearty gobi manchurian and comforting filter coffee, a perfect way to end your meal. With friendly service and a warm atmosphere, Madras Cafe is truly a hidden gem worth exploring.
Speciality items
Vegetable Noodles
South Indian Thaali
Mini Tiffin
Vegetable Fried Rice
Garlic Podi Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentils, garnished with spicy garlic powder and served with sambar and chutney.
Onion Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentil, stuffed with diced onions and served with sambar and chutney.
Veg Uttapam
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free no, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – pancake made of rice and lentils, topped with veggies and served with sambar and chutney.
Podi Uthappam
Onion Uttapam
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Pancake made of rice and lentils, garnished with onion, chili, tomato and cilantro and served with sambar and chutney.
Andhra Karam Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentils, coated with special spicy powder and stuffed with spicy potato curry, served with sambar and chutney.
Mysore Masala Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy rice and lentils pancake layered with spicy chutney and stuffed with spicy potato curry.
Plain Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentil and served with sambar and chutney.
Masala Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentil, stuffed with cooked potato spicy masala curry.
Cheese Dosa
Vegetarian. NO, vegan free / No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy pancake made of rice and lentils, topped with butter and served with sambar and chutney.
Dosa's
Kids Menu
Cheese Dosa
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / no, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – thin crispy rice and lentils pancake, served with cheese toppings.
Chocolate Dosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / No, gluten free (can be made gluten free) – Thin crispy rice and lentils pancake with a layer of rich chocolate spread.
Noodles
Gobi Manjurian
Paneer Bajji
Masala Vada
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. Yes, gluten free – Crispy deep fried fritter made of coarsely ground chana dal and spices.
Dahi Vada
Vegetarian. No, vegan free. Yes, gluten free Lentil fritters soaked in yogurt with cilantro, mint/ tamarind sauce toppings.
Onion Pakora
Sambar Vada
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. Yes, gluten free – Lentil fritters soaked in sambar and served with chutney.
Medu Vada
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. Yes, gluten free Lentil fritters served with sambar and chutney.
Samosa
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan-free. No, gluten-free. Deep-fried crispy pastry stuffed with mashed potato and peas curry and served with mint and tamarind sauce.
Veg Manchurian
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. No, gluten free – Batter fried veggies cooked with onion, bell pepper and manchurian sauce.
Appetizers and Snacks
Beverages
Masala Chai
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – Masala Fresh brewed tea with milk.
Filter Coffee
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – Indian style coffee with milk. Description.
Mango Lassi
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – Plain yogurt blended with ice and sugar and flavored with mango.
Rose Milk
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – Sweet rose flavored chilled milk.
Bread Halwa
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / No, gluten free (contain nuts) – Sweetened Indian cottage cheese balls soaked in condensed milk and rose water with pistachios toppings.
Kesari
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free (contain nuts) – Sweet ball made of gram flour and sugar.
Gulab Jamun
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / No, gluten free (contain nuts) – Golden brown pastry ball made of milk powder soaked in sugar syrup.
Kulfi Ice Cream
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / No, gluten free (contain nuts) – Indian ice cream made of milk cream and topped with dry fruits.
Desserts
Idli's
Plain Idli
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. Yes, gluten free – Steamed rice and lentil patties served with sambar and chutney.
Sambar Idli
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free. Yes, gluten free – Steamed rice and lentil patties soaked in sambar served with chutney.
Chapati Kuruma
Poori Kilangu
Parota Kuruma
Tiffin Specials
Meals
Mor Kulambu
Vegetarian. No, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – Tempered plain yogurt rice served with pickle.
Dal Curry
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – White rice served with gravy made of lentils / split pulses served with Papad.
Thayir Sadham
Sambar Sadham
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / Yes, gluten free (contain peanuts) – White rice cooked with lemon juice and Indian spices.
Bindi Masala
Vegetarian. Yes, vegan free / Yes, gluten free – White rice served with a gravy made of vegetables, tamarind juice and Indian spices.