Chennai Cafe

“Nice vibe, good service and delicious food”

Aravind P★★★★★

Chennai Cafe is a great spot in Tempe if you’re craving authentic South Indian food, especially vegetarian options. I initially went in planning to order just idli and vada, but on Saturday morning/afternoon they offer only a buffet and do not take individual orders during that time. The buffet costs around $22 including taxes, and it is definitely worth the price. You can order freshly made masala dosa, plain dosa, and ghee dosa, along with other items available as part of the buffet. The food was fresh, flavorful, and well prepared. Everything tasted good, but the rasam stood out — it wa

Vijay Thakkar★★★★★

I absolutely loved my visit to Chennai Cafe, but a quick tip for anyone using Google Maps: the navigation tends to lead you into the office garage behind the lot, so I recommend putting “Princess Pita” in your GPS instead, as the cafe is located right next to it. Once you find it, the experience is fantastic, starting with customer service (10/10) that is truly top-tier. The food was a highlight of my day, specifically the Sada Dosa (10/10), the Kheer (10/10), and a perfectly brewed Filter Coffee (10/10) that hit all the right notes. I also really enjoyed the Idli (9/10) and the Onion Bhaji (8

Rituja Lolam★★★★★

Chennai Cafe in Tempe is honestly one of the best places I have found for authentic South Indian food. The food tastes very homely, fresh, and full of flavor, which makes the whole experience really comforting and satisfying. The buffet has a great variety of both vegetarian and non vegetarian options, so there is something for everyone. The rasam really stood out to me. It was perfectly balanced and incredibly comforting, just like homemade rasam. The dosas were fresh, crispy, and very flavorful. One of my favorite dishes was the parottha with veg korma and Chettinad chicken curry. It was r

Rahmah Sattar★★★★★

I called Chennai Cafe first to ask if they serve halal food, and they confirmed that their chicken and lamb are halal. I was fasting and working nearby, so after I finished work I headed there for dinner. I ordered the butter chicken with rice, and it was really delicious. The sauce was rich, creamy, and full of flavor. The restaurant was clean and had a calm and welcoming atmosphere. I’m glad I stopped by and will come back again.