ID Cafe

4.9
457 reviews

About

Indian Restaurant

Details

  • DeliveryAvailable
  • TakeoutAvailable
  • Curbside pickupAvailable

Location

ID Cafe
375 13th Street, Oakland, CA
94612, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.9
457 reviews
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What are people saying?

AI-generated from recent customer reviews

Food Quality

Customers consistently praised the dosas and idlis for their freshness, flavor, and authenticity, with many highlighting specific dishes like the Vijayawada Paneer Dosa and Mysore Masala Dosa.

Service

The staff, particularly Salman, received numerous commendations for their friendly, attentive, and helpful service, enhancing the overall dining experience.

Cleanliness

The restaurant was noted for its cleanliness and well-maintained environment, contributing to a pleasant dining atmosphere.

Accessibility

Some customers mentioned difficulty in locating the restaurant, suggesting that clearer signage could improve accessibility.

Menu Variety

While many enjoyed the existing menu, some customers expressed a desire for more appetizer options and variety in the offerings.
  • KS
    Krishna Shastry
    Jan 3, 2026
    5.0
    Good, authentic South Indian food is hard to find. Id Cafe isn’t exactly easy to find either. It’s located at the basement level of the Ramada Inn. However, the food is fantastic. Truly South Indian sambar, great chutneys and excellent dishes. Syed, the man behind the counter had great suggestions, was sensitive to food allergies and had great energy. I got idly sambar (large portions) and Hyderabad bandi dosa to go. Kudos to the chef. For a place that’s only been open for 12 days, it is racking up reviews and business. Worth multiple visits.
  • TR
    Tracey Roper
    Jan 1, 2026
    5.0
    Food and service were fabulous. The cafe area is downstairs and clean but simple with about 6 tables. Staff gave great recommendations so I got to try some things I haven’t had before. Will definitely go back.
  • SC
    shweta chopra
    Dec 27, 2025
    5.0
    Amazing experience at Idli Dosa Cafe! The food was absolutely awesome and the service was equally great. The dosas were delicious, fresh, and perfectly made. Saiyad was very attentive, friendly, and made our visit even better. Definitely coming back again. Highly recommended…
  • RP
    Riz Plat
    Dec 26, 2025
    5.0
    Nice to see the famous ID Cafe open a new branch in the East Bay! The dosas and idlis here are just as delicious as at their other locations in Pleasanton, San Jose and Newark. The menu offers a variety of vegetarian options, along with a few non-vegetarian dishes like Vijayawada Chicken Dosa. One thing to note: accessing the restaurant can be a bit tricky. You'll need to enter through the main door of the "Ramada by Wyndham" hotel. Once inside, head straifht and take a left at the end of the hallway to go downstairs. There are signs along the way to guide you.
  • SY
    Shi Loong Yeong
    Dec 25, 2025
    5.0
    This is truly a hole in a wall in the basement of a Ramada in Oakland. (It’s not the Pakistani restaurant on the street level). They just moved here 12/20/25 and the pictures of this business was of its old place in Antioch. Best dosas this side of the East Bay!

Frequently Asked Questions About ID Cafe

What are the regular business hours of ID (Idly Dosa) Cafe?

ID (Idly Dosa) Cafe is open from Tuesday to Friday, 11:30 AM to 9:00 PM, and on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 AM to 9:30 PM. It is closed on Mondays.

Is ID (Idly Dosa) Cafe open on public holidays?

The cafe is closed on holidays like November 7 and 8, 2025, and may be closed on other holidays as well.