The Dakshin Cafe, Sector 19
11 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/Chandigarh·14 comments quoted below
What people say, in short
The Dakshin Cafe in Sector 19 is a South Indian spot that many commenters recommend, with several praising the food's taste, including its dosa. One Tamil commenter living in Chandigarh endorses it, and diners single out the ghee mysore masala dosa, podi idli, and filter coffee ice cream. A few commenters warn against it, though, calling it overhyped with bad food, and one diner found quality inconsistent between visits and the staff rude.
Address
The Dakshin Cafe, SCF 7, Sector 19C, Sector 19, Chandigarh, 160019, India
At a glance
- Signature dishes
- Ghee mysore masala dosa, Podi idli, Filter coffee ice cream
The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
Not sure about authenticity but food is very good; worth a try.
Recommends it.
First visit was good but second was terrible, and staff were rude.
A Tamil person living in Chandigarh recommends it.
Suggests trying it; loved it.
Enthusiastically recommends it.
Enthusiastically recommends the cafe and highlights the ghee mysore masala dosa and filter coffee ice cream.
Says the best dosa is served here, ranked first.
Had a bad experience with the South Indian food on a visit.
Names Dakshin Cafe when asked for the best South Indian dosa in Chandigarh.
Says it is only famous in name and the food is bad.
Recommends Dakshin in Sector 19 for South Indian food.
Ranks it fourth locally, praising the balanced dosa and podi idli.
Recommends Dakshin Cafe for South Indian food.
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Last verified 18/10/2026. Recommendations reflect what people said at the time; confirm current details before you go.