I am delighted to have found this place! I had a marsala dosa and a marsala chai. The dosa was on point - crispy and well spiced. YUM! I will come back to try more of the menu. Part of the reason I love it is that it looks like something out of a movie. You have to go down this narrow stairwell inside this older hotel - the Ramada - on the edge of Chinatown. It's off the beating path, and it's someplace that I would take friends when I'm trying to show them that a place doesn't have to be bougie to be delicious. read more

Food was great. But nobody around my table bussed their tables so I assumed they would also bus my table. As I left they flagged me down and said "we need you to come back and clean your table". I pointed out the other tables that did not bus their food and had left, and they said "you are young those were aunty uncles". Never going back, it's a pity because the food is good. read more

New dosa spot hidden in the lower level of the downtown Oakland Ramada hotel. Masala dosa was crisp and excellent w/ well-spiced potatoes. Well worth a visit. So glad this place has opened in the neighborhood! read more

ID Cafe - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

DOSA, DOSA, DOSA~ I love this unassuming spot in the basement of the Ramada Inn! The cheese dosa + tikka were presented so appetizingly well. Getting it to go is fast and easy too, and I appreciate how they cut it up for easy eating and the separate cut outs for the chutney! Mango lassi is fantastic as well. read more

The location is a bit unusual it's in the basement of a Ramada inn lol but the hydrabadi dosa I had was super good, the idly and idly 65 was really good. Definitely worth repeating.. good stuff.. service was very good. Very good food! read more

Finally a legitimate dosa spot in Oakland where you can get crispy doses, flavorful fillings, and now the crispiest medu vada I've ever had. The restaurant itself only seats a few people and is in this weird basement of the Ramada inn. But this is the cost you must pay in order to eat dosa freshly made. You get three different types of chutneys: coconut, peanut, and tomato. So delicious. I wish they would open earlier so I can go there for breakfast. read more

My first dosas! And they were delicious! I had the masala dosa, my mom had the spicy version of the dosa, nephews shared a giant portion of goat dosa. Loved the hot chai, rose teas, and mango lassi. read more

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My friend ordered a black coffee with no milk. The person at the register said that they could serve that. We find out that they gave my friend coffee with milk and they only serve coffee with milk, despite us being told otherwise at the register. We find this behavior to be odd from a customer service perspective. A refund for the coffee was offered. The dosas were delicious. read more

Our favorite new delivery spot. I've only got the vegetarian options and they're delicious. Everything comes hot and super yummy. read more

ID Cafe - My order - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

We tried some take out from this place based on all the positive reviews but the one thing that stands out and turned me off from returning was the flies. Not one, but two dead flies in the bag with our take out order. Gross. Leads me to believe the conditions of this restaurant's kitchen are not clean. Food was ok, but still not great. We won't be returning to this spot. read more

First time trying this restaurant, I was drawn to the nice photos. Restaurant was empty when we arrived then it was suddenly filled with families. Food was different but delicious! I got the EGG Dosa !!!!!!!! Smacking. We will be back! Another plus the menu has halal chicken and goat. read more

Food was good, but location wasn't the best. They need to "spice" up their location and seating a bit more.

I checked out their Fremont location last week with a friend, needless to say, my family was jealous so we went here for dinner. They definitely seem to be more set up for take out then dining in, however the staff was super helpful. They are located in the basement of the Ramada hotel in downtown Oakland. The hotel staff was kind enough to direct us, otherwise we would have likely missed the signs, which were clear, we are just oblivious. If you are a Scandinavian from the mid-west like I am, most things even those not marked as spicy are likely going to max out your spice tolerance. The child ordered the kids cheese dosa, which was similar to a delicious tangy grilled cheese. My husband ordered the Malai Paneer Dosa, and I ordered the Vadas and Samosas. Everything except the cheese dosa and a fair amount of spice, and was very delicious. The staff were super friendly and answered questions. For dessert, we ended up ordering two different flavors of Matka Kulfi, a first for us, and absolutely loved it! read more

Overall it's better than not good. Past 2 times I've been there, my stomach didn't feel well within the hour I ate from there. Not sure why. Sometimes I have to wait about 5 minutes to get someone's attention in the back to order. Bathroom always has a strong scent from cleaning. They serve on these cool wooden looking plates. Good water. Fast cooking. Plenty of parking. read more

ID Cafe - Malai panner dosa - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food was delivered very fast and was amazingly tasteful! Ambiance was bare bones, but clean. read more

Great variety of speciality dosas. Some locations have mini tiffin. Highly recommended

Outstanding food. We ordered the pav bhaji and paneer dosa and it was cooked to perfection. No nonsense ambience. Quick service. And oh, if you're craving beverages, you can't miss their rose milk and mango lassi on a warm spring day. Will return to sample their other dosa flavors. read more

We have been multiple times to this place but did not get the chance to write about this find of ours! In this desert of Indian food eateries ( the Brentwood-Antioch-Oakley area), this is hands down the best restaurant serving South Indian fare. They are still in stages of settling down and are still running in soft opening mode. Food tastes truly authentically Indian with accurate flavors captured in the dishes, though some turn out of be too spicy for the spice wimp (me) Everything is served piping hot and a visitor soon gravitates towards a favorite. Mine is the Ghee Roast Dosa - theuly authentic in taste and flavor while my better half swoons over a Mumbai Jini Dosa. And wash it all down with Thums-up Masala soda! Buuuurrpp! Con : limited menu / fare with a focus only on specialty Dosas . They should expand to other South Indian fare and serve South Indian decoction coffee - my ardent wish Pro : whatever they make, they make very well!! We will continue to come here regularly! read more

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We have been here several times- First time with friends & family we all loved it very much since it was our time here we went crazy & also given the fact we were super hungry practically over ordered but nothing got wasted.... After a long time we enjoyed Idli's & speciality Dosas. Second time we did a To Go - Karaikudi Goat Kheema - famous Karaikudi style Dosa with minced goat, onions, tomatoes , green chilies & coriander. Idli plate - 3 Idli with 3 chutneys & sambhar They packed in a travel friendly boxes so everything stayed very well. Food was delicious but I prefer to have in a restaurant since Dosa doesn't stay crispy after awhile. Third visit- we dined in... Idli plate, Ghee Roast Dosa - added Masala ( dry potato veggie on the side) - this was yummy wish I had also taken it... Mumbai Jhinni Dosa with paneer - Dosa was very nice little spicy for me but missed not having it with cheese as I did in my 1st visit... next time I will prefer it with cheese... We love their Thums Up ( in India this was our favorite before Coke) Masala Soda. Overall amazing customer service every time we visited, food quality is superb will definitely recommend to others & looking forward to try their other food options.. Nice ambiance with ample seating inside read more

Food was ready very quickly, nice takeout packaging, and overall solid food. The masala dosa was tasty. Not the best I've had, but not bad at all. The dosas are filling and the chutneys were pretty good. I wouldn't hesitate to come back. Clean interior, staff was friendly and efficient. read more

ID Cafe - Masala dosa to go - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Great food! Definitely a once a month stop for us... The service is super fast! The sign has to be changed though. Wonderful yummy South Indian food. Best I have ever had locally in Bay Area. read more

ID Cafe - Menu as of 4/2025 - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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I'd never had idly or dosas before and this was a great intro!! Food- We ordered plain idly, ghee roast dosa, masala dosa and chicken dosa. Everything was delicious but I couldn't handle some of the spiciness of ONE of the chutneys and the chicken dosa - that's just my faulty taste buds. Service- they call your name & you pick up everything. The workers seemed friendly enough. You can pick up your own leftover box to go but you need to ask for the special cups for any leftover chutney and sambar. Ambiance- extremely casual. There are sinks to wash hands. Not busy on a Friday 12:30-2pm for lunch. Will definitely return to try more!! read more

ID Cafe - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

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Always a delight eating here. Wonderful dosas, chutneys, sambar and prompt service. No wonder we are a regular here read more

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Food was terrible , quality was like few days old Dosa was so hard to eat Idli not fresh , hard as a rock Waste of $$ read more

I like to try new local restaurants and foods I've never tried in new cities. I'm in Antioch for work and Yelp gave ID Cafe 5 stars, so, of COURSE I tried it. I'd never eaten Dosa before and asked for a recommendation based on my allergies and spice preferences. Super helpful staff guided my choice and I was definitely not disappointed. The crepe like texture is perfectly crunchy on the exterior and the filling is savory and spiced superbly. Three accompanying chutneys are also great! 10/10 would eat again! read more

Went here with my Fiancé and her family and her family. Don't be fooled by the sign, it still needs to be updated! This little Dosa spot is one of the best in the bay area. The Dosas are FULL with paneer, pav bhaji, or any filling you order and are very tasty, great crunch as well. Sambar was on point, and the chutneys were quite good. Owners were really nice and happy for our business, and to top it off, great filter coffee!! read more

Food is awesome! Service is excellent, just wish it was closer to me. Enjoy everything I've tried and the sauces are very tasty too.

Unlimited Dosa Night...I missed it, Wish they bring it back! Was there the previous day and the day after -- good dosa and Sambar as always. Keep that quality up always guys. read more

ID Cafe - Unlimited Dosa for $20 - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

The quality of food has gone down hill. They gave us an empty dosa on a to go order. Employees and cooks are changing at the rapid pace. The exposed ceiling fiberglass insulation is not ideal around the kitchen area. read more

Wow another Winner! The staff is friendly and generous and the food is amazing! Dosa heaven with about 16 choices. Everything was fresh and full of flavor! Even the Salted Lassi was extra good with hints of cilantro and cumin. Oh the chai tea is aromatic and wonderful! read more

ID Cafe - Dosa with dal and the sauce trio that it comes with - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

First time here! Enjoyed our food and drinks immensely! Had the palak paneer dosa, tikka paneer dosa, kids ghee cone dosa, masala soda, and mango lassi. Love the concept of this restaurant! Such friendly service! Very clean and open space. Will definitely come back to eat! After you eat here, spread the word! They are worth it! read more

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Bomb!! I love dosa and I'm so glad this place is here. It's a hidden spot but once you find it you will be back! I love the roast ghee dosa and it always is on point!! Great service and they even remembered me! read more

ID Cafe - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Finally a local dosa spot! I don't have to drive to Berkeley or go to the South Bay/Peninsula area. It was difficult to find though. I think the logo outside was some kind of crawfish spot (most likely the previous restaurant before ID Cafe). The staff was friendly and offered to answer any questions I may had. The dosas were so nice and crispy. I appreciate that it came with three types of chutneys and sambal. Low key ambiance. I do appreciate that there's a designated area to wash your hands. Big plus on that. read more

Had the paneer tikka dosa and the palak paneer dosa. This place was really good and they were super nice. Highly recommend.

This place is incredibly amazing. This was my 2nd time eating here and I had chicken dosa and it's out of this world. All the chutneys they give are amazing. My friend got idli and it was great also. On top of that the service you get is top notch. Salman was such a great host/server both times I've been here. When you get great food and great service, it truly deserves 5 stars! I can't wait to go back again. read more

ID Cafe - Chicken Dosa - Indian Near Me - Oakland, California

Food is good. But they should work on other things to make it overall experience better. Self service should not be there. Plus they give you dosa in a paper plate and chutney in a small to go container. Which doesn't give fun of eating there. If we are dining in then they should give food in a proper plates. That will be really great. Ambience is ok. Food is good but Hopefully they do changes in the future. read more

Second review from this place, this time we tried a few more options, and just as last time, super consistent, hot fresh underrated dosas! I was craving the traditional masala dosa, it was exactly what I was craving but maybe a little bit more salt, the chutneys are all good in your own way, but I prefer the sambar, might ask for more next time, the other one we had was the pav Bhaji dosa and I think this and the ground chicken one are the best ones, but you can't go wrong! We always end up eating a dosa there and taking one back home, reheating instructions and packing are perfect! This time I did save room for butterscotch I cream and that was a perfect way to end the meal, with masala thumbs up and chai again! read more

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Lunch here was both adventurous and satisfying. ID Cafe is located next to the H &R block. They are working on fixing the sign. The Ambiance is cozy and simple but they are new and still getting settled. Staff is attentive and genuine. I came by myself and wild me back with my girlfriend. Thank you for recommending the mango Lassi as my dessert after the Mumbai Jini Dosa. Awesome spot. read more

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If you are wanting Dosa locally and one that is tasty - this place will hit the spot! Taking it home is a breeze too! See yelp for Pics are from our mothers day outing and today's takehome meal. So satisfying! You won't be disappointed. The owner, Abrar will ensure you have an enjoyable experience. They are new to Antioch and a small business...please support your locals by leaving honest feedback. Really hope they stick around for awhile! read more

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The shop is still working on their signage on the building so I did have a little trouble finding it at first. The inside of the shop looks like they are still remodeling from the previous restaurant. I enjoyed my food and would definitely order again. read more