Appu's Cafe

Are there any items in your menu that's dairy free?

Yes. We have a lot of vegan items, please look for the vegan icon on our menu or call us and ask for dairy free options and we would be glad to assist you!

Is it possible to make your vegan dishes with no onion or garlic?

I don't think this restaurant does this, although you might want to go and ask in person, but it is simply not true that Indians all eat onions and garlic. Consider the many Indians who follow the Jain religion, who may eat vegan and also avoid… Read more

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Are the dishes salty? I'm looking for a vegetarian and or vegan place to eat but all that I have found have loads of salt in it. So are they?

Hi, no all our dishes are low in sodium, we also cater hypertensive people and make meals with no salt with a 24 hours notice.

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Are the soups gluten-free?

Yes. All soups on the menu are Gluten free

What time do U open on weekdays?

It shows 7am-4pm M-F on the "Yelp" website info

Are the chai teas vegan?

Yes, there is no dairy and it's naturally sweetened

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