I underestimated the small town vibe, as this is the sort of place where the owners do everything and I had a meal freshly cooked for me in an open kitchen. It's part of the historic area of Lynchburg and has a nice brick line space that has been amply decorated. They offer a large vegetarian and vegan selection of both Indian and more Middle Eastern cuisine and because of the nature of the place, you can have a conversation about exactly what you want. I insisted that I wanted something spicy and managed to talk them into it. I got some okra that did have a significant kick to it and was otherwise fresh and aromatic. I also added a large chai which was sweetened to taste. I did not have room to really indulge on dessert, but nonetheless decided to take one small baklava to go. It was quite wondrous in texture and the flavor explodes out of it. The reason I had not been in before is that their hours are rather limited, but for anyone looking for vegan/vegetarian food in this part of the state, this place stands out. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Chocolate baklava - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Love the Hot and Cold cafe! They treat you like family there and the vindaloo curry is amazing!

I came here for an early dinner on Monday. I like the personal touch in the decor, and it really pops with the exposed brick walls. The owners were really friendly and passionate. The curries we had were delicious. I really like the combo of Mediterranean and Indian on the menu. I like the dessert options. I had the baklava and it was tasty. I like that there are dairy free alternatives for the desserts. read more

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My daughter was in town recently, so of course we had to have lunch at Hot and Cold Cafe where she thinks they have the best of one of her favorite dishes! Uday was limping around, preparing his wonderful food with the serving done by his wife. I learned that he is going in to the hospital in a couple of months for knee surgery to get himself back to 100% functional. I stopped by today for some iced tea and a little baklava to go. Uday takes southern sweet tea to a whole different level! I met one of his other regular customers who told me he comes up by for a carry out, maybe three times a week, and has never gotten anything there that was not wonderful. He told me about one of his favorite soups that I will have to try now. read more

It took over an 1 hour and 20 minutes for me to get my food. The service is terrible. The lady who was taking orders was so extra. They would not stop talking, it's like a nervous tick. The food was good however, the portion sizes are rather small I spent $18 and left that place hungry. It's also interesting that they use a microwave to heat up almost all food. I was also concerned about the general quality of the food. The entire kitchen doesn't seem properly ventilated everything about it seems a little bit suspicious. There are a lot of great restaurants in downtown Lynchburg I would recommend you try another. read more

Excellent!! Delightful owner/chief everything! Chai tea perfect! Lamb gyros and hummus excellent! A treat we found by serendipity but this will be our favorite stop! Don't miss it!! read more

When my daughter comes home from college on breaks, she always wants to eat at least once at Hot and Cold Cafe. I still miss their buffet, which went away during Covid and I guess buffets are pretty much gone for good now. But I am now discovering their menu, which has quite a few good choices With meat and no meat. My daughter always gets the butter chicken and says that it is the best of any place she has ever been to. This is definitely a Ma and Pa local restaurant with Mr. and Mrs. cooking and serving. read more

This restaurant is run by the owners, Uday and his wife. He makes EVERYTHING from scratch. It's a small place and operated by just the two of them, so they sometimes run out of things. But that's because it's so good! When we came here for the first time with our 14 month old granddaughter, Uday made up a mango puree for her and brought it out. You don't get that kind of care just anywhere. read more

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Wonderful lunch and sweet tea. We just wandered in and are glad we did! Casual and unique.

Came here on a weekday lunch! The place was busy. The owners, Uday and his wife Timby are naturally very kind and hospitable people! Usually, Timby is the waitress but today Uday was cooking and waiting tables at the same time. With all that he had going on, he was efficient in taking orders, serving, and cooking all at the same time! Since Uday was scurrying around, we quietly just found our own tables. Within a few minutes, Uday came to us and took our food orders, Lamb Biryani and Dal Makhani with Basmati rice on the side. The Lamb was specially imported from New Zealand. Uday mentioned to me that refused to buy low-quality Lamb sheep meat sold at Big Box stores. He took great pride in quality food. We could tell he was balancing several responsibilities all at the same time. Within a few minutes, Timby arrived taking on the waitressing, which gave Uday a few minutes to breathe. We were surprised that as busy he was he took the time to come over and even sat at our table for a few minutes to speak to us. Customer service extraordinaire! The food arrived warm and fresh! It was absolutely delicious and spicy. He even gave some of his special pickles and relishes that is only made fresh at this restaurant. This may want to tweak a little bit here and there but I highly recommend this place and wish them success! read more

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Delicious and amazing atmosphere! It's super cute and the service is phenomenal. Perfect portions and prices as well.

This establishment was tasty but seemed to confuse me. Everything here seems to have some measure of vinegar that I wasn't used to. Even the butter chicken that normally is a silky, tomato based, creamy curry had some measure of vinegar. Despite that this place is not bad! The food came out in a reasonable timeframe and the hummus tasted fresh! I wished the pita was a bit hotter, it came out ice cold but it served as an adequate vehicle for the hummus. The food was, smaller then I expected for the price. The gyro I ate was pretty good despite this fact but it felt... skinny? for a gyro? Not an adjective I thought I would ever have to use for a gyro but here we are. Every curry ordered by my friends was at an adequate spice level but seemed a bit small for the price paid and everything had vinegar in it. It might just be the type of cuisine sold here. Honestly the best thing was the baklava. It's been a long time since I've had baklava this good and even for the asking price of $2 for a sliver, I would pay it. It's that good. Come here if you want something new! read more

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Ok .. soooh i was feeling some kinda way like "kings" sometimes do i rolled up to Lynchburg checked out Biff at Bowen's Jewelry and got hungry i read a review about this place yesterday.. it's right down the street soooh ooppss here it is.. my review i ordered a chicken gyro and lamb biriyani the vibe here is super cool.. the cafe is right .. a eclectic family place .. the chef takes the order and brings the food.. he probably got a phd in something and doing this for the love of cooking the kitchen is open, everything is super clean the food is really good he will ask you, do you want it medium or hot say medium.. trust me on this!! the accompanying rice with the lamb biriyani was great, the lil surprises of sweet currant were awesome. i sipped a very unique house made arnold palmer give this business a opportunity if you're nearby God Bless You and Good Luck read more

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Friendly staff. Very good food and atmosphere conveniently located in downtown Lynchburg. Easy to access by bicycle if you go for a ride on the trail by the James River. Eat here, you won't be disappointed, or leave Hungry! read more

If I could give a minus 10 I would. I called in my order for four, after spending nearly $100, I waited and waited for my time to pick up. my call never came, but I was told he called. I looked at my phone there had been no call. I do not like to write poor reviews, but I have to. I think pictures are worth their weight in gold. Here, a photo of the falafels. The rest of the other food is unopened. we are traveling through. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Falafel - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Excellent food and the owner knows you by name Take home is easy, say hello to Timby while you are there read more

I haven't tried the Mediterranean part of the menu, but the Indian is very good. They have the base food and can spice to your desired level of heat. Several first generation Indian -Americans recommended it to me for the authentic food. The food is made fresh so expect to enjoy the time and the ambiance of the chalkboard wall. read more

This great little cafe used to be near monument Terrance, but they were forced to find a new location. They found a great spot right across the street from the community market. The decor inside was great with an exposed brick wall with real hardwood floors. This location was a great upgrade for this place. The other good news is the food is just as amazing as it was in its old location. The buffet was well stocked and everything was fresh. The owner cane around to ensure you were satisfied with the food offers and offered to bring us some bread. All the food tasted great and was hot and fresh. I highly recommend this cafe for some amazing Lebanese and Indian food. We went for the lunch buffet and they even have some amazing Baklava for dessert on the buffet. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Wall inside - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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My wife, 8 month old, and I stopped by after the farmers market to give this place a try. The owner was the only person working but was very friendly, especially to our baby, and did everything he could to give us a great experience. The food was excellent and unlike any Indian food I've had elsewhere. I am used to butter chicken being buttery, creamy, and tomatoey, but this was more savory which was unusual but still good. Everything tasted fresh and homemade. Would recommend this place - this guy definitely earned every dollar. read more

Owner is lovely and hospitable. Good food. I loved the buffet bar, but since they've taken that away, I haven't been back.

Great food, great service. The owner made and served our food. He came back several times to make sure our meal was ok, which it was. I'd definitely go back read more

Decent little Indian Mediterranean infusion in Lynchburg downtown. Quaint setting that is very warm and friendly. Everyone is a friend as soon as they walk through the door. I had the yellow curry medium, which was fairly spicy. The mango lassy was delicious and seemed to be blended with the ice a little, which was very refreshing on a 95 degree afternoon. The server was very talkative, fun and friendly, as was the owner. The buffet is closed presently due to the pandemic. All staff wear masks and they took extra care in maintaining 6 feet distancing for all seating. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Yellow medium curry - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

A place you can enjoy wonderful food in a lovely atmosphere! The customer service is super friendly especially the welcome from the Chef Uday! read more

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This Indian and Pakistani fusion cafe had a variety of delicious vegetarian delights, chicken and lamb entrees. The restaurant is clean and the waitstaff is very friendly. The proprietor is very involved with his guests and aims to please. We had the hummus trio, baba ganoush and gyros. There were choices of mild to extra spices sauces. The desserts were authentic to the Indian cuisine. Rice pudding had a flowery flavor, the custard was light and delicious not too sweet, it was more Like a pudding. The best of all was the baklava! They had pistachio, walnut and chocolate. Awesome!! the Iced tea is a herbal one not your traditional black tea. The cost was reasonable and the owner was very generous with the children. About 6 tables and they off a lunch buffet if you want to try a little of everything. read more

If you are within 50 miles of this place and crave fresh authentic Indian cuisine, you MUST visit here. The Greek/Lebanese/Mediterranean dishes are also fab. The lamb is tender and plentiful and can be spiced from mild to super hot (Indian hot!) The tabouli was amazing. Fresh ingredients danced in our mouth. You can taste the garlic, parsley and lemon juice. We finished with their signature mango ice cream. I don't have any words to tell you how awesome that was. We live in New York and North Carolina and this will always be a regular stop. read more

Not sure I understand what the hype is all about here... I tried this place a few weeks back and was quite disappointed. Small portions, food that was heated up in a microwave (that is always a red flag to me), and overall just decent Indian food. I've had much better elsewhere! The "side salad" was just a couple of pieces of iceberg lettuce with a single tomato on top. The owners are super friendly though. Just don't come past lunch or dinner hours... or your food will be microwaved!! read more

A friend and I went to visit for the first time after several recommendations. The owners are very sweet and personable. I got a lamb pita which was on the smaller side but tasty and reasonably priced. My friend got the chicken tikki masala and said it was very good. We both got mango juice and chocolate baklava which were delicious, and the owner kindly gave us some mango pudding to try and it may have been the best part. Looking forward to visiting again! read more

All around fantastic. We got a mango shake (holy crap), sampler plate of hummus, baba ganoush, and Falafel, some amazing baklava (they have chocolate, walnut, and pistachio), chana Masala, palak paneer, and vegetable korma. All the dishes were excellent, and the owner was lovely throughout the process, explaining dishes, bringing extra bread, giving his recommendations, etc. Everything I could have wanted from the experience, and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon in town. You won't find better read more

Fantastic food, personable and attentive service, and a warm atmosphere. One of the people at the table was visiting from out of town and said they'd want to eat there every day next time they came to town. read more

The best Indian food I have had! Definitely a gem in Lynchburg for a good price. The buffet is by far the best value at only nine dollars. The atmosphere is homey and welcoming, and the staff is attentive and friendly. Highly recommend to anyone who enjoys Indian food or is looking to branch out! read more

Stopped in for a later dinner around 7pm. Plenty of seating available. Great fusion of indian and middle eastern dishes. We had the schwarma wrap, butter chicken, chef combo biryani. Chef and his wife are wonderful hosts and the food was delicious. Lots of heat at Medium spice with fresh pepper sauce for added if you like. Food was delicious and all freshly prepared. Finished with baklava and were provided with mango pudding from the chef. The pudding was extremely good. Great place and hosts. Don't overlook this place if you are in the area. read more

This is one of my favorite restaurants in Lynchburg. They have a nice, inexpensive buffet, but I often order off of the menu. My favorite is the lamb curry. It is magnificent. The chicken cashew is delicious and a good choice for folks who don't enjoy spicy dishes. Don't skip the baklava for dessert. It's very tasty. read more

Unbelievably fantastic. Go for the buffet - it's inexpensive and every item on there is delicious. It only has maybe 15 food choices on there, but they're rotated frequently and expertly made. The owner and his wife are incredibly kind and pleasant to be around, and the restaurant is quite cozy. Go for the baklava, stay for literally everything else because holy crap it is just that good. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - The greatest sweet tea ever brewed. Not even your grandma's could compare. #iwentthere - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

BLUF: Excellent service, excellent food I slipped into Hot and Cold Cafe on a chilly night to grab some dinner before heading to a concert downtown. The owner and his wife both greeted me cordially and told me to pick a seat. I initially intended just to order water, but the owner convinced me to give something else a try (he simply pointed out the special drinks on the menu to ensure I'd seen them before confirming my drink order; some people might find that a tad pushy, but I appreciated it). I ended up getting the Indian Chai. I was asked how sweet I wanted it, and I said I wanted just a tiny amount of sugar added. Now, anyone that knows me can tell you I get unusually picky about the amount of sugar in my hot tea (people tend to be surprised I can even taste the amount I put in, and laugh at the minuscule amount that I claim "ruins" my tea), but when my chai came out, it was just about perfectly sweetened. Also, I should note that before I even had a chance to try it, the owner instantly offered to take it back and fix it if it was too sweet or not sweet enough. For my main meal, I ordered goat sabji. Sadly, they were out of goat, so the owner recommended I try the similar lamb sabji. I went with his suggestion. He asked how hot I would like it, and I struggled to say I wanted it somewhat hot, but not Indian-hot (I think I just ended up asking for medium). Noting my hesitation, the owner tried to stay on the lighter end of medium, and brought my some additional sauce/spice mix to add to my food in case I didn't find it hot enough. I ended up not needing that at all, because the 'medium' was plenty hot (but still enjoyable to me, as someone who likes a little kick but doesn't go for super spicy items). For dessert, I ordered gulab jamun. It was interesting and pretty good, but due to the small amount (two bites for $4), I probably wouldn't order it again unless it was to get a friend to try it. Overall, the food was very good, and I felt the portions were about right for the price. The service was some of the friendliest I've received in Lynchburg, and that alone would be enough to see me come back with a friend. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Lamb sabji (rice and sabji come in separate dishes, there was much more than pictured here). Tastes much better than if looks. - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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I was recommended this place by a friend. Since parking is always intimidating on the downtown, I put it off for a while. The owner is why you should go. He is the sweet, happiest man I think I have ever met in my life. If you are having a bad day, try their spiced ice tea sweet. It was fantastic and as inviting as the owner. I ordered babaganoush and lamb shwarma because I have had it before and wanted to see how it compared. It was great. The babaganoush was warm and inviting like the tea and owner and the lamb shwarma wasn't like other gyros, overloaded with every ingredient as if to hide the lamb. It was smaller than the normal American meal, but it was balanced. The ratio of wrap to lamb and everything on it was great, and I asked for extra sauce on the side and that was incredible also. I will be back. When the construction and parking are less intimidating, I will be back to try the biriyani. read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Menu, part 2 - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

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This is the perfect spot for your Indian/ Mediterranean needs. The menu has a wide variety and there are many options for different budgets. I got the dal soup which was small but delicious and my boyfriend got two lamb gyros. The rice pudding and mango custard are both to die for! The store owner, Uday, is the heart and soul of the place. He will come over to check in on you at every opportunity and does the most to make sure your needs are perfectly met. read more

Went in for the Saturday $9.99 lunch buffet for the first time. The restaurant is family owned and you can tell they are passionate about the food and externally friendly. I really can not say more than you are really missing out not giving this place a try. I would suggest trying them out the lunch buffet. It is inexpensive and has a good amount of options and oh yeah baklava! __ Saturday Lunch Buffet - $9.99 read more

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A hidden little gem downtown. This place is great. All their food is authentic. The owners are friendly and out going. I had the mango and lamb dish so good! read more

Hot and Cold Cafe - Indian Near Me - Lynchburg, Virginia

Amazing food and welcoming friendly owner/chef. We will definitely be returning! Tawa Paratha, hummus, and multiple chicken and lamb dishes, including butter chicken and tikka masala, were delicious. read more

Wonderful little restaurant! Owner was incredibly welcoming, and the food was excellent. Some unique flavors and great choices for everyone.