ID Cafe — Restaurant in Antioch

I am SO EXCITED to find good South Indian food in the east county area!

This place recently opened and is located right next to the Indian grocery store (still under the old Moc Crawfish sign.)

I ordered the masala dosa with a rose milk to drink, and it was ready in under 5 minutes. It comes with 3 chutneys (coconut, peanut, and tomato) plus a cup of sambhar (which is like a medium-spicy vegetable soup you can eat with a spoon.) Everything tasted incredible. The dosa was crispy without being oily, with a delicious mildly-spiced potato filling. The chutneys and sambhar were each great too. And the rose milk tastes just like smelling a beautiful rose, with crunchy little seeds in it (I think they’re basil seeds?) I loved everything.

The service was friendly and fast. The gentleman working there was very kind and was chatting with all the patrons to answer any questions and make sure they liked their food. I ordered, ate, and left all within 20 minutes. Seems like a great place for workers on a lunch break. It also had very convenient handwashing stations because your hands will definitely get messy eating dosa :)

I can’t wait to come back. I hope this place stays forever!

Edit: I came back 2 days later with my family. I got the paneer tikka dosa, my husband got the paneer Vijayawada dosa, and my son got the ghee cone dosa from the kids menu. It was crispy and buttery and he loved it. We also got a mango lassi, and it was the best I’ve had in a long time. Some mango lassis taste too one-dimensionally sweet, but this one was sweet AND tangy and had that almost bubbly finish that I love. Everything was once...

First time eating here. They are still renovating but that wasn't a hassle at all.. Wonderful customer service.. All staff were so calm and worked with a smile despite being a packed restaurant with Father's Day rush. Their chef today, Poses (I'm sorry if I got the name wrong), was busy but super interactive.. We ordered 3 different dosas and have recommended those below.. Sambhar and chutneys were amazing. Their Chocolate Malai Ice-cream dosa for dessert was a special for Father's Day and we would highly suggest everyone to try it.. Just check in with staff since I do not know if they have it everyday.. Gave an overall 4 star since they are still renovating and there is much more they might be adding in.. I would expect to see a bigger serving for sambar if possible too.. Overall, great new restaurant.. Must go.. We will be visiting again too.. Thanks ID Cafe for the wonderful...

VISIT 1: Out of nowhere I found this gem of a Dosa place in East bay. One of the best newbie indian chain restaurant that I can wholeheartedly recommend to friends and family. We ordered Hyderabad Bandi Dosa and Vijayawada Paneer Dosa along with hot filter coffee. Undoubtably amazing taste and quality chutneys! The restrooms and ambiance could be better!

VISIT 2: Tried 2 new items and Masala Chai. Kaaram Podi Idly is good too. However, I would highly recommend the Kheema Dosa, it is just out of this world!!

VISIT 3: Sambar Idly was amazing! Our host Salman was super nice and friendly. He did give us a free masala soda with sprite to try out and decide. Love the taste after trying out a couple! Would highly recommend this place for south...