The Madras Cafe in Orlando, FL

4.5(4,110)Orlando, FL
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Highly rated

Highly rated at 4.5 stars with 4110 reviews.

  • Family-friendly
  • Budget-friendly
  • Quick service

Best for / Not ideal for

Best for

  • Families
  • Budget dining
  • Quick meals
  • Large groups

Not ideal for

  • Quiet atmosphere

At a glance

Orlando, FL • 4.5★
Chill outpost for vegan Indian fare. Laid-back eatery with cool decor preparing a vegan & vegetarian menu of Indian & Indo-Chinese food.
This family-friendly Indian buffet welcomes diners of all ages. This buffet provides good value for money.
Address
7730 W Sand Lake Rd, Sand Lake, FL 32819, Dr. Phillips, Sand Lake, FL
Phone
(407) 203-4191
Today
11:30 AM–3 PM
Rating
4.5 (4,110 reviews)

What stands out

🍽️Delicious food

Multiple reviewers praise the taste and flavor

👥Friendly service

Attentive and helpful staff

📋Huge selection

Lots of options to choose from

🌟Nice atmosphere

Pleasant and welcoming environment

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Before you go

🚚Delivery available

Delivery service offered

🍽️Dine-in available

Eat in the restaurant

Not the Fastest

Score 37/100 · 3 positive signals
Quick bite score37/100
Speed signals
10/30
Grab-and-go
0/25
Budget-friendly
7/20
Time commitment
15/15
Convenience
5/10

What works

  • Fast service
  • Budget-friendly pricing
  • Ideal for quick meals

Keep in mind

  • No takeout option

Scored from service speed, takeout options, pricing, meal format, and lunch availability.

Trusted Rating

👍 4.3 weighted · 4,110 reviews
4.3weighted · raw 4.5 from 4,110 reviews(↓ 0.19 from raw)
Trusted
Review volume vs. city median4,110 / 2,339 median
011,695 (Rock Solid threshold)
Rating spread on Yelp
5★
4★
3★
2★
1★

Relative share of Yelp ratings by star — bar length shows how ratings skew, not exact counts.

The trusted rating blends this place’s raw score (4.5) with the city average (3.98) using a Bayesian formula. Places with fewer reviews are pulled toward the city mean; places with 11695+ reviews carry their rating at nearly full weight.

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Hours & Location

Status: Hours available

Regular Hours

7 days
friday
11:30 AM–3 PM
monday
11:30 AM–3 PM
saturday
11:30 AM–3 PM
sunday
11:30 AM–3 PM
thursday
11:30 AM–3 PM
tuesday
11:30 AM–3 PM
wednesday
11:30 AM–3 PM

Amenities & Services

Accessibility, service options, and dining details

Accessibility

Wheelchair, parking, and more
 Wheelchair accessible entrance Wheelchair accessible parking lot Wheelchair accessible restroom Wheelchair accessible seating

Amenities

Available facilities and features
Moderate noiseHappy hour specialsDogs allowed

Atmosphere

Ambiance and setting
 Casual Cozy Quiet TrendyIntimateGood for groups

Service Options

Dine-in, takeout, delivery
Curbside_pickupDeliveryDine_inReservationsTakeoutOutdoor Seating

Takeout service is available. Delivery service is offered.

Payment Methods

Accepted payment types
 Checks Credit cards Debit cards N F C mobile payments

Highlights

Special features
 Fast service Great cocktails Great tea selection

Planning

Reservations and groups
 Accepts reservations

Popular Dishes

20 dishes reviewers mention most
  • Masala Dosa$13.0026 mentions
  • Sambar$6.0020 mentions
  • Poori$6.0012 mentions
  • Vegetable Hakka Noodles$16.0010 mentions
  • Chana Masala$17.009 mentions
  • Bhatura$6.009 mentions
  • Gobi Manchurian$16.009 mentions
  • Rasam$6.007 mentions
  • Chana Bhatura$17.005 mentions
  • Dal Makhani$17.004 mentions
  • Amul Butter Masala Dosa$15.004 mentions
  • Mysore Masala Dosa$13.004 mentions
  • Gulab Jamun$7.004 mentions
  • Paper Masala Dosa$16.003 mentions
  • Vegetable Samosa$8.503 mentions
  • Aloo Gobi$17.003 mentions
  • Spring Rolls$6.003 mentions
  • Onion Masala Dosa$15.003 mentions
  • Dal Tadka$15.003 mentions
  • Kadai Bhindi Masala$17.003 mentions

Dishes most frequently mentioned in Yelp reviews.

Full Menu

89 items with prices
  • Sambar$6.00

    Lentil soup cooked with veggies and exotic spices

  • Rasam$6.00

    Traditional South Indian style spicy and sour tomato soup

  • Sweet Corn Soup$7.00

    Indo- Chinese style soup with sweet corn kernels

  • Manchow Soup$7.00

    Finely chopped veggies in a soy based ginger, garlic and veg broth

  • Hot & Sour Soup$7.00

    Spicy and sour Indo- Chinese style veggie broth with finely chopped veggies.

  • Medhu Vada$8.50

    Fried savory lentil doughnuts

  • Sambar Vada$9.50

    Fried savory lentil doughnuts dipped in lentil soup

  • Rasam Vada$9.50

    Fried Savory Lentil Doughnuts dipped in spicy Rasam Soup

  • Potato Bonda$8.50

    Mashed potato battered with chickpea flour and fried-a Bombay Speciality

  • Vegetable Samosa$8.50

    Triangle crispy fried crust stuffed with potatoes, onion, peas & spices

  • Vegetable Cutlet$9.00

    Spiced potato and veggie patties, coated with bread crumbs & fried

  • Mixed Vegetable Pakora$10.00

    Potatoes, onions, chilies dipped in chickpea batter & fried

  • Chilli Pakora$10.00

    Hot green peppers dipped in chickpea batter & fried

  • Onion Bhaji$9.00

    Thinly sliced onion battered in chickpea batter & fried

  • Paneer Pakora$12.00

    Homemade Indian cottage cheese dipped in chickpea batter & fried

  • Idli Sambhar$9.50

    Two steamed rice cakes dipped in sambar

  • Aloo Kathi Roll$11.00

    Whole wheat paratha wrap with spiced potato filling

  • Paneer Tikka Kathi Roll$12.00

    Whole wheat paratha wrap with char-grilled tandoori paneer filling

  • Papri Chaat$9.00

    Wheat cracker topped with spicy and sweet chutneys, chaat masala & yogurt

  • Dahi Puri$9.00

    6 Puffed wheat crackers filled with spices & yogurt

  • Pani Puri$9.00

    6 Puffed wheat crackers stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes & spicy tangy water

  • Sev Puri$9.00

    6 Flat wheat creakers topped with spiced potatoes & thin gram flour noodles

  • Bhel Puri$9.00

    Puffed rice crisps mixed with onions, tomatoes and chaat spices topped with sev

  • Samosa Chaat$10.00

    Fried samosas topped with chickpeas, chaat, sev & yogurt

Menu sourced from Yelp; items and prices may change.

Reviews

4,110 reviews

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What is the rating of The Madras Cafe?

The Madras Cafe has a 4.5-star rating based on 4110 customer reviews.

Where is The Madras Cafe located?

The Madras Cafe is located at 7730 W Sand Lake Rd, Sand Lake, FL 32819, Dr. Phillips, Sand Lake, FL.

🛍️Shopping District

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Set in a busy shopping area — great for combining dining with errands or browsing.

Food & Dining
22
Retail & Shopping
15
Miscellaneous Services
8
Financial Services
6
Healthcare & Medical
4
Recreation & Entertainment
1

59 nearby places across 9 categories

Nearby Places

Local services, shops, and points of interest

59 places nearby (arts & culture, tech, finance, food, healthcare)

Librarys

Southwest Library at Dr. Phillips

Library

7255 Della Drive

~0.5 mi

Post Offices

The UPS Store

Post Office

~0.4 mi

Banks

Truist

Bank

7677 Dr. Phillips Boulevard

~0.1 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.2 mi
Website
Chase

Bank

7674 Dr. Phillips Boulevard

~0.3 miMo-Fr 09:00-17:00; Sa 09:00-14:00; Su closed
+1 407-352-5832Website
Regions

Bank

8061 Via Dellagio Way

~0.5 mi
Bank of America

Bank

~0.5 mi
Website

Atms

Wells Fargo ATM

Atm

~0.5 mi

Restaurants

Cedars

Restaurant

~23 ft
Saffron Indian Cuisine

Restaurant

~55 ft
Seasons 52

Restaurant

7700 Sand Lake Road

~168 ftMo-Su 12:00-8:00
Amura Japanese

Restaurant

~409 ft
Noodles & Company

Restaurant

~0.1 miMo-Su 11:00-21:00
Korean Gogi Grill

Restaurant

~0.1 mi
Hot n Juicy Crawfish

Restaurant

7572 West Sand Lake Road

~0.2 miMo-Th 12:00-22:00; Fr 12:00-23:00; Sa 11:30-23:00; Su 11:30-22:00
+1 470-370-4655Website
Tijuana Flats

Restaurant

~0.2 mi

Fast Foods

Panera Bread

Fast Food

7826 Sand Lake Road

~499 ftMo-Su 08:00-20:00
+1 407-226-6992Website
Planet Smoothie

Fast Food

7824 Sand Lake Road

~0.1 miMo-Fr 07:00-21:00; Su 09:00-20:00; Sa 08:00-20:00
Chipotle

Fast Food

7800 Drive Phillips Boulevard

~0.1 mi
+1 407-352-0198Website
Einstein Bros. Bagels

Fast Food

7600 Drive Phillips Boulevard

~0.2 miMo-Fr 05:30-14:00; Sa-Su 06:00-14:00
+1 407-903-1553Website
McDonald's

Fast Food

7344 West Sand Lake Road

~0.5 mi24/7
+1 407-264-0770Website
Jimmy John's

Fast Food

7335 Sand Lake Road West

~0.5 mi
+1 407-363-0244Website
Chick-fil-A

Fast Food

7333 West Sand Lake Road

~0.6 miMo-Sa 06:00-22:00; Su off
+1 407-370-9295Website

Cafes

FoxTail Coffee

Cafe

7610 B106 West Sand Lake Road

~0.1 miMo-Su 06:00-20:00
+1-407-412-6704Website
Moge Tee

Cafe

~0.2 mi
Starbucks

Cafe

7600 Drive Phillips Road

~0.2 mi
+1 407-903-0449Website
Bento Cafe

Cafe

~0.5 mi

Pubs

The Whiskey

Pub

~0.2 mi
Website

Bakerys

Toojay's

Bakery

~0.2 mi

Bars

Bar Louie

Bar

~0.6 mi

Pharmacys

Walgreens

Pharmacy

~384 ft24/7
CVS Pharmacy

Pharmacy

~0.2 mi
Website

Doctors

Shah Dermatology: Dr. Ayyaz Shah, DO

Doctors

7232 West Sand Lake Road

~0.5 miSu-Fr 09:00-16:00; Sa 09:00-12:00
+1 407-910-4726Website

Hospitals

Orlando Health Medical Pavilion - Spring Lake

Hospital

7233 Della Drive

~0.6 mi
Website

Charging Stations

Tesla Supercharger

Charging Station

7826 West Sand Lake Road

~0.1 mi24/7
Website

Beautys

Nouvelle Lashes

Beauty

7625 West Sand Lake Road

~0.1 miTu-Sa 10:30-17:30
+1-407-925-4487Website
TayaployBeauty

Beauty

7586 West Sand Lake Road

~0.2 miMo-Sa 08:00-18:00
+1-407-725-8800
Una Piel Sin Filtro | Beauty Center

Beauty

7932W Sand Lake Rd STE

~0.2 miMo-Sa 09:00-19:00
+1 407-453-2006

Hairdressers

Cut & Color Room

Hairdresser

7932 West Sand Lake Road

~0.2 miMo 09:00-17:00; Tu-Fr 08:30-21:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su off
Supercuts

Hairdresser

~0.2 mi
Great Clips

Hairdresser

~0.3 miMo-Fr 08:00-20:00; Su 09:00-17:00; Sa 08:30-18:00
Website

Events Venues

Hub 925

Events Venue

7594 W Sand Lake Road

~0.2 mi
Website

Fitness Centres

Crunch Fitness

Fitness Centre

7506 Doctor Phillips Boulevard

~0.4 mi
+1-407-309-3950Website

Gifts

Corona Cigar Company

Gift

~324 ft

Chemists

Walgreens

Chemist

7650 Sand Lake Road

~389 ft24/7
Website
CVS Pharmacy

Chemist

7599 Sand Lake Road

~0.2 mi24/7
Website

Jewelrys

Bay Hill Jewlers

Jewelry

~466 ft

Supermarkets

Publix

Supermarket

7640 West Sand Lake Road

~0.1 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 407-226-3315Website
Wild Fork

Supermarket

~0.2 mi
Publix

Supermarket

7524 Dr. Phillips Boulevard

~0.4 miMo-Su 07:00-22:00
+1 407-226-9882Website
Trader Joe's

Supermarket

8323 Sand Lake Road

~0.5 miMo-Su 08:00-21:00
+1 407-345-0611Website

Pastrys

Crumbl Cookies

Pastry

~0.1 mi
Nothing Bundt Cakes

Pastry

7339 Sand Lake Road

~0.5 mi
+1-407-720-3839

Books

Barnes & Noble

Books

~0.2 miMo-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00

Alcohols

Vines Wines & Spirits

Alcohol

~0.2 mi

Cosmetics

Ulta Beauty

Cosmetics

7699 West Sand Lake Road

~0.2 miMo-We 10:00-20:00; Th-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 11:00-18:00
+1 321-666-8743Website

Mobile Phones

AT&T

Mobile Phone

7543 Sand Lake Road

~0.2 mi

Stationerys

Office Depot

Stationery

7600 Dr. Phillips Boulevard

~0.2 mi

Swimming Pools

Pinch A Penny

Swimming Pool

~0.2 mi
Website