Madras Cafe
Hidden in the mist-laden hills of Meghalaya, Madras Cafe channels the robust spirit of South India while paying quiet homage to the mosaic of restaurants across India. Within its timber-lined walls, cardamom-laced filter coffee mingles with the smoky aroma of peppered Chettinad curries, creating a sensory bridge between Chennai’s Marina Beach and Shillong’s pine-scented air. Here, every dosa crackle and sambar swirl tells a story of migration, memory and the unifying magic of a shared table.
HVGJ+MH4, Jail Road, Police Bazar, Shillong, Meghalaya 793001, India
+91 94369 94611
3.9/5 (Read the Reviews)
Madras Café, tucked into the Jail Road bustle of Police Bazar, is the pocket-sized south-Indian refuge Shillong didn’t know it needed: crisp-edged dosas, slow-brewed filter coffee and a fiery Chettinad chicken that can clear the mountain mist, all plated fast and priced for college budgets. The 3.9-star buzz is deserved at breakfast and lunch when the griddles are humming, but service can lag once the evening crowd piles in and the lone waiter juggles phone orders. Ring ahead on +91 94369 94611—there’s no website, yet the aromas spilling onto the pavement are advertisement enough.
| Sunday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Wednesday | 7:30 AM–10 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
More information
Where exactly is Madras Cafe located in Shillong?
Madras Cafe sits at HVGJ+MH4, Jail Road, Police Bazar, right in the beating heart of Shillong, Meghalaya 793001, India, so you can spot it easily while exploring the city’s busiest shopping quarter.
How can I reserve a table or ask about the menu before I visit?
Simply call +91 94369 94611 and the staff will confirm your reservation or guide you through the day’s South-Indian specials and tiffin options.
What kind of cuisine and dishes should I expect at Madras Cafe?
Expect authentic Madras fare—think crispy dosas, fluffy idlis, spicy Chettinad curries and filter coffee—served in a casual, no-frills setting that keeps the focus on bold, traditional flavours.
Is the restaurant rated by patrons, and what does the rating indicate?
Madras Cafe holds a solid 3.9 rating, reflecting consistent praise for its tasty vegetarian dishes, quick service and central location, though some reviewers mention limited seating during peak hours.