Must try if ur craving for south Indian food around Varanasi, It’s 4mins walkable distance from Harishchandra ghat road I had sambar idly and coffee, somehow I didn’t feel great about coffee And I took lemon rice parcel its is yummy And I feel staff is little rude Overall food experience is good Must visit place

Great food at a lovely place! Reasonable prices and truly delicious dishes. Even on busy days there may be a short wait, but it’s absolutely worth it. Rawa Dosa, Masala Dosa, Cold Coffee and Rita Ice Cream are all must-tries. Service is quick and efficient. Overall, a wonderful experience — definitely worth a visit!

Kerala Café Since 1962 at Bhelupur Crossing is fine for a quick, budget-friendly South Indian meal, but it comes with a few frustrations. The idli-vada and basic dosas are usually the most reliable items, and the place stays busy because it’s cheap and fast. The add-on items don’t help. Their “idli with fried sambar” is basically normal idli-sambar with a handful of fried onions thrown on top, yet it costs about ₹45 more. Their so-called Mumbai kulfi is another disappointment—icy, bland, and definitely not worth ordering. The biggest drawback is the washroom situation. They don’t have an in-house washroom; customers are sent to a toilet in a separate building outside, which feels more like a public facility than a restaurant amenity. If you’re nearby and just need a quick, inexpensive meal, Kerala Café works. But if you care about consistency, value for money, or basic washroom convenience, this place will test your patience.

Kerela cafe as the name suggests is very old south Indian style restaurant in Banaras. They serve authentic south Indian dishes like Dosa, Vada, Idli, Lemon rice. Lemon rice and Dosa was really great. One can enjoy south cuisine in North with being heavy on pockets.

We had a delightful experience at Kerala Café, a restaurant with a rich legacy dating back to 1962. The food truly reflects the charm of traditional South Indian vegetarian cuisine, and we were impressed by both the flavours and the affordability. We tried the Masala Dosa, Onion Uttappa, Idly, Medu Vada, Cold Coffee, and Filter Coffee. Each dish was served hot, fresh, and packed with authentic taste. The Masala Dosa was crisp and perfectly spiced, while the Idly and Medu Vada were soft, fluffy, and comforting. The Onion Uttappa had that ideal golden crust and rich onion flavor. Both the Cold Coffee and Filter Coffee were excellent, smooth, refreshing, and a perfect finish to the meal. The prices are very reasonable, making it a great value for the quality and portion size. If there’s one small area for improvement, it would be the coconut chutney as the flavour seemed slightly different, possibly because the coconuts are sourced from outside Kerala. Still, it paired well with the dishes overall. In short, Kerala Café offers great food at great prices with a sense of tradition and warmth that’s very rare nowadays. We left fully satisfied and happy to have experienced a restaurant that has been serving delicious vegetarian food since 1962. We will definitely visit again when we come to Varanasi for the next Holi.

We ordered: 1) Upma - was hard and didn't meet the expectations of a proper south indian dish. 2) Rava Onion Dosa - it was tasty but it clearly lacked a little bit of salt. 3) Chole Bature was tasty and fluffy. The chole was tasty and good for one/ two people. 4) Filter coffee and butter milk were good. But the latter stole the show. In this scorching heat a glass of butter milk is all one needs to calm their minds.

Visited Kerala Cafe recently with mom and absolutely loved the food! I tried the Rava Masala Dosa.It was delicious and had that authentic South Indian flavor. I visited morning time at 8'o clock. we were first customer Staff was polite, service was delay and the food was fresh. Would totally recommend it if you love South Indian food!

A popular South Indian spot in Bhelupur, Varanasi, known for its dosas, idlis, and filter coffee. We tried the rava masala dosa (crispy and tasty), mixed uthappam (average), and sambar rice (a must-try). That said, the place is always crowded, especially on weekends. We had to wait around 10 minutes for seating, and the food took quite a while to arrive. Service is quick, the waiter waits to give you more sambar 🥰 Rates are easy on the pocket, and ambiance is great. 10/10 recommended if you’re in Varanasi.

Had coffee there. It was just awesome. If you want south India food, this is the place. I haven't tasted but food looked yummy

Easily one of the best places for South Indian and Chola Bhatura in Varanasi. Even if you go in for South Indian, do try the Chola Bhatura. Loved the lemon rice and the filter coffee too. Dosa and Idli are again top notch! Service can be a bit slow at times but zero compromise on food quality.