in the Square
Harvard Square
Crispy dosas, idly, uttapams and chaats, made fresh at 22 Eliot Street in Harvard Square, Cambridge, and open until 12 AM.
Getting here
Find us in Harvard Square.
Looking for Indian food in Harvard Square? Madras Dosa Co is at 22 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138, a few minutes from Harvard Yard and the Harvard Red Line station. We serve crispy dosas, idly, uttapams and Indian street food every day from 11 AM to 12 AM. Call 617-714-5261 or walk right in.
first time?
What to orderat Harvard Square.
A few favorites to start with. Every one is made to order at our Harvard Square kitchen.
Dosa
A savory rice and lentil crepe that holds one or more fillings, served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar.
Chaats
Indian street food with layers of flavor and crunch: pani puri, papdi chaat, samosa chaat, pav bhaji and more.
Vada
Three savory rice and lentil donuts spiced with ginger, cumin and cilantro, served with chutneys and sambar.
Mango Lassi
A cold mango lassi to go with all that spice. Ask for the masala lassi if you like heat.
Dosa 101
What isa dosa?
A dosa is a thin, crisp Indian crepe made from rice and lentil batter, naturally fermented, cooked fresh on a hot griddle and filled your way.
At Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square, every dosa is made to order at 22 Eliot St and served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar. Go classic with spicy potatoes, or try paneer, egg, chicken, lamb or beef.
How to eat a dosa
- 01TearBreak off a piece of the crisp shell with your fingers.
- 02DipDunk it in the warm sambar.
- 03Add chutneyTop it with coconut or ginger chutney, then repeat.
- 1Crisp golden shell
- 2Your filling, rolled inside
- 3Coconut chutney
- 4Sambar
- 5Ginger chutney
Menu guide
Our Indian streetfood menu.
Everything you can order at Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square, from crispy dosas to Indian street food classics.
Dosas
Thin, crisp rice and lentil crepes with your choice of fillings, from spicy potatoes to paneer, egg, chicken, lamb or beef.
See Dosas on the menuIdly
Soft, steamed rice and lentil cakes served with sambar and chutneys.
See Idly on the menuUttapam
A thicker, softer cousin of the dosa, with the toppings cooked right into the batter.
See Uttapam on the menuPaniyaram
Bite-sized rice and lentil dumplings, golden outside and soft inside.
See Paniyaram on the menuVada
Savory rice and lentil donuts spiced with ginger, cumin and cilantro, made for dipping.
See Vada on the menuChaats
Indian street food classics like pani puri, papdi chaat and samosa chaat, full of crunch and tang.
See Chaats on the menuPav Bhaji
A spiced vegetable mash served with soft, toasted rolls for scooping.
See Pav Bhaji on the menuLassi
Cool yogurt drinks, including mango lassi and masala lassi for a little heat.
See Lassi on the menuDrinks
Filter coffee and other drinks to go with your meal.
See Drinks on the menuLocal guide
Indian food nearHarvard Square.
Between classes, dinner with friends or a late night of studying? Here is when to stop by Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square at 22 Eliot Street.
Group orders
Feeding a group in Cambridge?
Our Harvard Square kitchen cooks Indian catering for offices, campus groups, team lunches and parties around Cambridge: dosas, idly, vada and chaats, with plenty of vegetarian picks. Tell us your date and headcount, and we will follow up with a quote.
our Harvard Square spot
Indian foodin Harvard Square.
Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square is at 22 Eliot Street in Cambridge, a few minutes from Harvard Yard and the Red Line. Students, locals and visitors stop in for Indian street food made to order: crispy dosas straight off the griddle, soft idly with sambar and chutneys, thick uttapams, paniyaram and chaats.
- Address22 Eliot St
Cambridge, MA 02138 - HoursDaily, 11 AM to 12 AM
- Call617-714-5261
Any questions?
Frequently askedquestions.
Hours, ordering, delivery and what is on the menu at Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square. Don't see your question? Call 617-714-5261.
What are the hours at Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square?
We are open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM at 22 Eliot St.
Where is Madras Dosa Co Harvard Square?
We are at 22 Eliot St, Cambridge, MA 02138, a short walk from Harvard station on the Red Line. Call us at 617-714-5261.
Are you open late?
Yes. We are open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM.
Can I order ahead?
Online ordering is not available at Harvard Square yet. Call us at 617-714-5261 or walk in and order at the counter.
Do you deliver near Harvard Square?
Yes. Madras Dosa Co delivers through the popular delivery apps.
Do you have vegetarian and vegan options?
Yes. Many of our dosa fillings are vegetarian, like spicy potatoes, paneer, onion and mixed veg, and there is a plant-based meat filling too. Idly, vada and most chaats are vegetarian as well.
Is the food Halal?
Yes. Our food is Halal-certified.
What is a dosa?
A dosa is a crisp, savory crepe made from a rice and lentil batter. It is folded around the filling you pick and served with coconut chutney, ginger chutney and sambar.
Do you cater office lunches and events?
Yes. We cater office lunches, team meetings, parties and private events. Tell us your date and headcount on our catering page and we will follow up with a quote.