Reviews for Namaste Cafe in Minneapolis, MN

Our first time eating at this restaurant and man, was it disappointing. We waited an hour for our food. The server told us they... had a big pickup order to fill. Well, that may be so, but a couple of issues with that. First, our drinks got filled once. Noone checked on us at all. When the food finally came, it was cold (the appetizer, brought at the same time as the main dishes).The food was well below par. A fly buzzed our table throughout our dining experience, too. The best part though? The bill for 2adults, 2 kids - $100. Folks, go to India Palace down the street and get the banquet. Double the food, way better quality, justa little over half the price. Keep your money and go to the grocery store and make it yourself. I promise you, either way, youwill have a better experience than we did. Read more

I liked the place and food here. Just one star less because it is slightly costlier and the taste can be little more better. I... have tried prawns appetizer and it was my favorite dish I have tried there. Read more

I brought my mother and daughter here for dinner last night, after traveling for quite some time. I hadn't been here in years,... and my guests were first timers so I was excited for them to experience the cafe. Upon arriving, we were told we could sitoutside as I asked about it. We found a cute little spot (table 30) and got waters served to us right away, then the gentlemanbriefly told us how to order food. After 25 mins of ordering our food and drinks, a gal came and dropped off our tea andcappuccino, another 20 mins went by and the same gal came by and said our food would be done in 10 mins. By then, it had been 45mins of waiting for our food and it started to rain, while we stayed mostly dry, my daughter who is three was starting to getuncomfortable. Another 10 mins went by, before my mother went inside to inquire about our food. They lady who served us ourdrinks said it was taking long because of the fresh ingredients and everything being made from scratch. We finally got our foodafter about an hour of waiting, the place was not busy, we saw others come and go and quite frankly, it seemed like the localswere catered to, more than us. A totally different girl dropped off our food and the one and only thing she said after placingour veggie dish was, "those are vegetables". She immediately walked away, didn't ask if we need anything, no refills, nonapkins, no apology for the hour wait...just nothing. At that point, I was just happy to feed my child and mother. But to mydismay, the food was bland and not good. It did not taste authentic. So, at the point we just ate what we had, sat there theentire time without one staff member checking in, after received our food. And by that time, it was pouring and we just wantedto leave. I went inside and spoke to the lady who served us our drinks, and asked for napkins, I mentioned the lack of serviceand she apologized and said the gal who dropped our food off was new. Despite that, I went back to our table for an Read more

Thank you soooooo very much for putting love and passion into your food! I taste the love, this is what you call “soul... food”. My heart and soul was filled.. my tummy too.. but such a great experience to lift your spirits. From the music, to thestaff.. thank you,thank you, thank you! This is my new spot!?????? Namaste! A happy customer (iris) Read more

I've really enjoyed Namaste every time I've visited. Over half the menu is meat-free, and most of it is vegan or can be made... vegan. It has some great Indian street food options which aren't always available at other places. I had their chai a coupleyears ago and loved it, I'll have to try again soon! The last time I went I tried their Maharaja cocktail and loved it. It had agreat balance of fruity, floral, and spicy flavors. Everything is ordered via phone with a QR code on the table. Servers willbring your food out and they are very helpful and attentive even though they aren't taking your order. Read more

Excellent food and amazing chai!! My mom and aunty are super picky about eating out and I decided to check out this eatery and... it did not disappoint… we got the ginger cardamom chai which was just perfect and not too sweet. In addition we got some appsspecially the potatoes that we award winning and were fab. My mom was super impressed with the jackfruit main dish and it waseven bette that pretty much every thing was available as a vegan option. Definitely recommend! Read more

My partner and I were craving comfort food on this rainy spring day, so we opted for Namaste Cafe. Neither of us had visited... this restaurant before, but we were excited to try it. The decor was charming and the ambiance was welcoming. We were instructedto order via the QR code on the table. We ordered using our smart phones, and the food was brought out to us. It’s definitelyan efficient way to place orders, but it lacks the personal touch of a full-service restaurant. We assumed this system was putin place because of Covid. I ordered the Creamy Masala Curry with Tofu and a Masala Chai. The curry was flavorful anddelicious. The tofu was perfectly spongy, but it tasted faintly of cornstarch. The basmati rice was well-cooked, but I wish itcame with a larger serving. The chai was good, but not noteworthy. Overall, it was a solid meal, but pretty pricey… Read more

Took myself on a dinner date here after years of wanting to, and it was lovely. The atmosphere is comfy and stimulating, at the... same time, with the ability to people and traffic watch. Butterfly Chai = the best drink mix I've ever had. The food wasamazing and lasted over a few days for leftovers. I went a little overboard to try things. A very no pressure and safely verylittle contact experience. Will definitely go back soon. Read more