Cafe Madras, Matunga Mumbai
About
An iconic South Indian restaurant in Matunga serving authentic dosas, idlis, and filter coffee since 1940. The queue outside on weekend mornings is a testament to its legendary status.
Basic Information
Timings
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (meals: ₹100-250)
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
Place Type
Food
How to Reach
Walk from Matunga station on Central Line
By Metro:
The nearest metro station is Shitaladevi Mandir (0.6 km away) on the Line 3.
By Local Train:
The nearest local train station is Matunga Road (0.3 km away) on the Western Line.
Nearby Metro Stations
Metro stations within 5 km of Cafe Madras, Matunga
Nearby Local Train Stations
Local train stations within 3 km of Cafe Madras, Matunga
History
Opened in 1940 by a South Indian family, Cafe Madras has been serving Matunga for over 80 years. It helped establish Matunga as Mumbai's South Indian food capital.
Frequently Asked Questions
Opening Hours
7:00 AM - 9:30 PM
Entry Fee
Free (meals: ₹100-250)
Type
Food
Best Time to Visit
Year-round
How to Reach
Accessible via local trains to Malad station, short taxi or auto-rickshaw ride
Serving since 1940 - over 80 years of South Indian food
The filter coffee is considered among the best in Mumbai
Weekend breakfast queues can stretch to 30 minutes
Go before 8 AM on weekdays to avoid queues
The masala dosa and filter coffee are must-orders
Cash only, no card payments
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