About Kovai Cafe
In San Jose, Kovai Cafe serves vegan-friendly South Indian fare. The menu includes comfort food and healthy options, popular for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. With a casual atmosphere, it's popular with groups, and offers delivery, takeout, and dine-in. Rated 4.5 stars across 711 reviews, and prices are budget-friendly.
Amenities & Offerings
Kovai Cafe FAQ
Is Kovai Cafe fully vegan?
Not confirmed. We have not verified that Kovai Cafe is 100% vegan. Google lists vegan options for it. Ask the staff to confirm a dish is fully plant-based.
What food does Kovai Cafe serve?
Google lists Kovai Cafe as a South Indian restaurant, with prices around $. See the full menu on their website or in person.
Does Kovai Cafe offer delivery or takeout?
Yes. Kovai Cafe offers delivery and takeout. Availability can vary, so check before you order.
What are Kovai Cafe's hours?
Kovai Cafe is open Tuesday to Sunday 8:30AM-9:30PM; closed Monday. Hours can change on holidays, so check before you go.
Where is Kovai Cafe located?
Kovai Cafe is at 1136 S De Anza Blvd B, San Jose, CA 95129. Use “Get directions” on this page for a map and driving directions.
Where can I see the menu for Kovai Cafe?
View Kovai Cafe's menu on their website (kovaicafe.com) or on their Google Business listing linked on this page.
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Kovai Cafe Reviews
Neel Sharma
Google Reviews
Food. - Masala Dosa, with masala on the side. Decent sized dosa and it wasn’t oily. It was a bit hard on the ends. I typically prefer a soft dosa it’s easier to bend and I can scoop up sambar/chutney. I only liked the green chutney, didn’t really try the others. Masala wasn’t anything special, no big chunks of veggies or other ingredients and not spicy or salty. Sambar felt like I was eating mainl
Deneeth
Google Reviews
This Valentine’s Day, while everyone was busy celebrating with their girlfriends, we were happily enjoying with our friends, and honestly, it was just as special! We ordered the Valentine’s Special Thali as a takeout from Kovai Cafe, and it made our celebration perfect. The food was beautifully packed, colorful, and full of flavor. We especially loved the Millets papad,the special pasta, and the
Smruti Kurse
Google Reviews
If you think South Indian cuisine begins and ends with a fermented dishes of Dosa and Idli then, you’re missing out on a massive spectrum of flavor. While Idli and Dosa are the reliable "gatekeepers," the real soul of the South lies in the fiery curries, aromatic rices, and textural wonders and much more. Kovai Cafe has a wonderful palette of millet dishes and much more from the southern part of I
Kirti Shanbhag
Google Reviews
I tried this place as I had heard so many good things about this place and it is true. I tried idli and banana bhajjis here on a Saturday evening. The complex is very crowded so if you find a parking spot just take it. The idlis were soft and fluffy and the chutneys and sambar were just the right accompaniments . The Banana bhajjis were delicious 😋 The covering had a good combo of the powdered an
Alejandra Ceja
Google Reviews
We had Kovai Cafe cater a live dosa station for our party, and it was a huge hit among our guests! The menu was incredibly extensive, with so many dosa and uthappam options that there was something for everyone. We had guests from seven different cultural backgrounds, and it was so much fun watching all guests enjoy the experience together. Our dosa master, Nazdeem, was fantastic. I’ll admit we we
