One of my favourite and a best place to visit for some South Indian cuisine. Ambiance here are simple, decent crowd, great service.
My favourites for breakfast here are Button idly, butter dosa, regular dosa and of course their filtered coffee. For lunch they have this South Indian thali and lot more.
Overall rating: 4.8/5
Ambiance: 4/5
Sweta Tripaathi Gangwal
+4
South indian Thali is a must try here. Very good staff n quick service
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The rate of experience and expectation from this restaurant is definitely worth a Thumbs up. It is one of the most finest restaurants in Hyderabad for all the Vegans. The food is tasty and just scrumptious.
Being opened for public for more the 30 years now, Minerva never left any stones unturned for its customers in maintaining it Taste, Quality, Service and Ambience.
I have had almost every item on their menu in the past 15 years and is an absolute delight to repeat the same dishes as well.
Minerva brings out to us all varieties of South Indian delicacies from Idly to that of Dosa, Pongal and Puri.
Breakfasts are a set to anyone who lives close by to this restaurant.
Channelling through this multi-cuisine aspect, Minerva pulled out those items tremendously as well. We see a variety of South Indian, North Indian, Biryani and Continental dishes in its menu serving with equal taste.
It’s Veg Manchurian, Veg Fried Rice, Palak Paneer, Paneer Butter Masala are just so delicious.
It’s a Restaurant worth a visit, re-visit and future-visit. Thank you Minerva to exist for all the Vegetarian.
I ordered rava dosa from Minerva coffe shop a while back & was so happy with taste, texture or the dosa ! Many a times o find rava getting soft on asked for parcel but this wasn’t & sure can be tried many times.
Taste-4/5 (price was a little heavy tho )
One of the oldest and most popular places we suppose! When we tried the food here, we realized that this place is popular for a reason.
Their dosas and vadas are irresistible. Such nice preparation with such good quality is what we look for in a sophisticated place like this one. Being from North, their south Indian style of serving the sambhar, chutneys and aloo masala fascinated me a lot. I am really fond of their condiments. A must try place when in Hyderabad.
The Massive South Indian Thalli
For all the south Indian food lovers out there!
The thalli consisting of - Poori, Rasam, Dal, Potato and peas curry, bhagara baigan, cabbage and potato dry curry, Yellow rice, Pickle, Appalam papad , Steamed rice, Curd, Karam podi and Metled Ghee
simple and light food visited so many times but never disappointed. my favorite items here are pongal, Thali and manchuria. best place but always crowded.
Minerva is famous for its south Indian cuisine.
Rava dosa was just perfect. It was crispy , crunchy and served with one small vati of potato masala.
Sada dosa came in a come shape. It was like regular dosa. Simple and good .
Idli was pipping hot and was served with kadampodi masala .
Podi masala is Minervas speciality. The best in hyderabad.
I also ordered fried rice to check the taste .. It tasted good but black pepper was added too generously. .
In all food experience at Minerva was good. Dosa n idli are super hit.
Button idli is delicious. Pure ghee taste in sambar tantilizes your taste buds. A must try 👍
I might have visited Minerva umpteen times never got disappointed even once. Quality of food is top- notch . Hands down best place for having some hot ghee idlies with karam podi and piping filter coffee.
Good place for vegetarian food. Taste was good and staff was also polite and professional. Overall, value for money. Just one thing - I wanted to try North Indian Thali but, it is available only for dinner and not for lunch.
Overcrowded shows the craze towards the restaurant.Polite service and tasty food😊
Do visit it asap in the afternoon slots,heavy queue lasts for 20 MN wait and it’s worth the time and penny.
If you're searching for lunch thali restaurant. This is the one best restaurant for thali. Great food, good service. Reasonable prices. Recommended 🤗.
I believe 5 Star rating is just isn't enough for Minerva.I have been eating here since so long that I can't even remember and the taste is still the same.
The butter dosa and idli are exquisite.The best part is the butter.They serve fresh white butter which makes the dosa and idli taste even better.
Onion uttapa is served with Korma,chutney and sambhar.
The unlimited south Indian Thali is very appetizing and satisfying.
As the name implies Minerva is famous for its coffee.They also sell their coffee beans.
One must also try the masala tea.
The breakfast here is decent.
If you choose to have mass style breakfast then this is not the place .
Dosas and Sambhar are excellent . Chole bature is appreciable as well .
Coming to the lunch course , their meals is a must try , also kulcha !
Have been eating at this place since past 20 years because i stay nearby 😄
The place that never disappoints with taste, staff, ambiance, cleanliness. Breakfast items available at all times, yummy sambar rice!! What you can do better is add some tomatoes and cucumbers in masala papad so that it’s not onion papad!
This place will always give you the vibe of old Hyderabad and it’s authentic food.
Cosy and calm vibe. The food is good. They serve good quantity.
The place is very cozy and the staffs are cordial. Food is also good. The coffee is amazing. They open at a very early hours, at around 6am in the morning.
Landed from dubai, and first thing was to come here and have an amazing south Indian breakfast. Idli vada is just amazing..and tea just awakens you up..
Major thumbs up
Easily the best masala dosa of the year! Minerva coffee shop is a true delight. The crispy dosa with dollops of white butter on it is something to die for. Never miss this if ever you get a chance to visit this place.
This is one good place to have breakfast around this neighbourhood.
Ambience is decent.
It’s crowded on weekends and they don’t accept reservations, so be prepared to wait on peak hours.
Tried Tomato soup, which was perfect.
Fb RavaDosa , Idli, MasalaDosa and they tasted good too.
And finally coffee here never disappoints me, I just love it.
Nice place nice food but a bit over rated
There is a long wait on weekend
Reservation is a must or else you will be stuck in a queue for a long period
One of the oldest places to dine in Hyderabad. It has maintained its legacy and taste. Service is amazing. Great for corporate luncheons. Must try are South Indian delicacies like dosa, idli, vada. Not to miss is Rasam, Rawa dosa and South Indian Thali
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Ordered Rava dosa from this place online. It was really crispy and a big one. It was delivered along with Aloo masala, Coconut chutney and ginger chutney. Everything was tasty. I just wish if they provided Sambar too as i always love Rava dosa with Sambar
Must try: Rava dosa
This place is heaven for south indian food lovers. Their south indian thali is to die for. If you are fed up with the usual pizza burger and miss your mom’s food, this is the place for you. Though the pricing is on the higher side, but after you manage to complete the thali, it’ll be of the complete worth. I visit this place whenever i crave for my comfort food i.e pappu rice and ghee.
One of the most Popular destination for Breakfast in and around Himayathnagar is Minerva Coffee shop. They have been a trendsetter and a benchmark in this area for good quality Breakfast and thalis. There were many restaurants that tried to match their quality but failed. One pioneer with lots of ques and waiting for this popular breakfast destination hands down is Minerva.
A little pricey on the pocket but excellent coffee,Tiffin's with assorted chutneys and gunpowder.... A must Visit place.
Best known for breakfast !Their dosa’s are the best!you must try their butter masala dosa it’s loaded with butter and the masala Dosa is the authentic Banglore style dosa.one my favourite.Also you must try the filter coffee every sip is a dig into heaven !Do visit for an amazing breakfast experience.
I've been visiting Minerva for about 20 years now, and this is easily my favourite restaurant in town. If you haven't been to here yet, you're missing out on the BEST sambar in the world. They serve the neatest, tastiest South Indian breakfast.
The food at Minerva is more of a feeling, and the place more like a home. ❤️
One of the old school pure veg Hyderabad restaurants. Been going here for as long as I can recall. The quality of food has always been top notch. The ambience is no fuss and family friendly. Try the idlis, dosas or pooris and finish off with some authentic coffee.. Truly heart warming food to have. Be prepared for a wait line if going for dinner on weekends.
This is one of the oldest family restaurant and the ambiance is simple and decent.
We had ordered veg manchow soup which was perfect in taste.
Then for the main course we ordered noodles and wet Manchurian which was also good In taste.
Overall , we had an amazing experience. Would love to visit the place again. Cheers !
Excellent place for South Indian snacks and food. Prompt service. Waiting time in peak hours. Worth the visit and wait. Very good idly, paper rosa and rava dosa. North Indian food decent. Chinese good.
Nice place and ambience. Good taste and fast service. Perfect South Indian food joint. The joint has done justice to north Indian food as well.Parking is an issue during rush hour as restaurant in on the main road. Try filter coffee for sure.
This place is a very renowned place for so many years and what people say about this place is true. Its too good for the price and the food quality it provides. I love the Idli they serve here. It is too tasty and soft. Also the chutney and sambhar they provide here is perfectly blend with all the spices. The dosa is very tasty. Also the filter coffee is the perfect end to the south indian breakfast. It also is good for starters and snacks but I would suggest this for best south indian breakfast in Hyderabad.
This is one of the best place to have dosa. It just fills your tummy. Ambience is good and it is in the middle of the city. During weekends you can see this place crowded and it's been popular since long and been the same always.
Best place to have idly , South indian vegetarian thali and this is one of old restaurants in food and hospitality sector Hyderabad.
Just go without any expectations and good South indian meals and tiffins
Anirudha| United.Food.Circle
+4
Absolute vegetarian delight
Popular place around HIMAYATH NAGAR
Minerva coffee shop is one good vegetarian restaurant which has some delicious dishes to give you a wonderful experience
I had vegetarian pulao and Crispy Fried Noodles loved Every bite of it
When you are around do place a visit here for some vegetarian cravings
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One of the best places for breakfast in the city. Being a regular visitor to this restaurant, I tried almost all the items on the breakfast menu. But itema on the my top list are guntur idly, poori and rava dosa. If you're a vegetarian and want to have a South Indian thali, this is a must try place for you. The restaurant is very busy almost all the time, sometimes you'll need to wait but the taste of the food will be worth the wait and never disappoint.
Amazing food and service by the staff. Loved the masala dosa and filter coffee from my recent visit. The food is always fresh, wholesome and yummy!
One of the best south indian food shop i have been to.
Taste is awesome,sambhar chutney everything is great
I wish they will open one in Delhi Soon.
As a south indian lover This place has my heart and soul because my love for south indian food is endless the varietie’s of south indian food minerva serve’s is amazing their butter masala dosa is brilliant🤤 ordered butter masala dosa and wada
Both were good but the dosa was superb
Taste-5/5
Interior-5/3
Kamran Hussain Khan (Intensefoodcravingsblog)
+4
Been a frequent visitor at this restaurant, and over the years have not been disappointed. All its offerings seems to be popular south indian dishes, all of it tastes great and is of good quality & all have their Signature Filter Coffee . it wont disappoint you . 😊
However cost is a bit expensive when compared to other south indian restaurants .
Over the weekends there would be a lot of rush, specially between 8pm to 9:30pm, so wait time can be high. Parking might be a problem on weekends, as the area is constantly patrolled by traffic policeman on weekend to control traffic. This place has a usual south indian kind of ambience..The service is quick and they take care of each and every need of their customers .
Food - 4/5
Service -5/5
Ambience -4/5
Value for money - 4/5
On a busy working day, went here to have a quick lunch , but the place seems overcrowded and had to wait a while to get a seat during lunch time..
But it is one of the best place to have meals in that area.. though found a bit crowded, it’s worth waiting.. we ordered meals , sambar idly, mla dosa .it’s a very good vegetarian place.. wecan find wide varieties of South Indian tiffins, North Indian and Chinese options are also available as well along with Hot beverages , ice creams and also fresh juices..
Totally a very good place to have vegetarian food with friends and family ..
A legendary place in the old part of city Himayat Nagar with heavy rush on weekends a place very easily spotted. After a good waiting time we got the table, for starters came the Veg Manchuria and Chilly Paneer, both were decent. For main course first thing was Idly, this place is meant for its soft idly and the white butter on top, the sambar is also delicious and a perfect balanced one. Then came the fried rice and dal makhani, the dal makhani was more like rajma and fried rice tasted like any other good hotel.
VFM: 5/5
Food: 4/5
Ambience: 3.5/5 (Too crowded on weekdays)
Best restaurant for breakfast , very good taste , good service , good ambience , price are reasonable of all food items . Little bit car packing difficulty .
As suggested by Zomato, yes, had a great breakfast.
Idly was good, spongy. Wada, as it should be crisp & fresh inside.
All the chutneys were good.
Sambhar was a just below the mark.
Had filter 'Kaapi' afterwords,.
So-so. Okok.
The bill was lousy. ₹63+ taxes for such a kind of coffee was not justified.
Good ambience. Rushy & noisy too to cater hoards of sunday crowd.
Overall a good start of food trail in this city.
Best place for South India food. Never go for anything other than South India. A very crowded place. This place has been there before I was born! The quality of they food they maintain is great. The Guntur Idly and Set Dosa are my personal favourites.
Try only south indian food. It's pretty great. The naans and curries are mediocre. Better not to order it. Veg Manchuria is good though. Staff etc is good and responsive. Decent waiting time.
What an amazing food !! Tummy full experience , went there for lunch , we ordered South Indian thali. Very hygiene, Good ambience, crowdy place, service was good. Total worth place for a perfect traditional lunch . Satsified with their quality and quantity .
The Minerva coffee shop is reputed for it's taste it's very good for both tiffins and lunch..
Thali is must try... Here quantity if they increase it will be the most best restaurant in Hyderabad
A legendary place with a lot of history in serving high quality food. I have known this place since decades and even to date, I am amazed at their quality of food. Very few places maintain their standards and Minerva stands out from the crowd. Ambience,
Quality of food or service - always great to be here!!
The menu is a treasure trove of Indian flavors, featuring classics like paneer butter masala and biryani alongside regional specialties. Each dish is a symphony of spices, expertly balanced to deliver a true taste of India. The presentation is as impressive as the taste, showcasing the chef's dedication to culinary artistry.
Location and everything is beautiful only car parking is difficult but violet parking is available
Sriharikrishna Gudihal
+5
Has become my parents favourite spot.
Food : Delicious, hot served , variety Have their own speciality in every Segment
Service : Quick response, humble and the security too gives a 'Salaam'.
Atmosphere: Entering a last decade interior mixed with old charm . The crowd mostly consists of the older generation.
Pretty popular place. This branch of Minerva offers great food as expected. Ambience needs to be worked upon. It feels a bit old now. Needs a proper renovation.
This has to be one of the best vegetarian restaurants in Hyderabad. The atmosphere is pleasant and air-conditioned well. There was a lack of sesame seeds in the Kulcha we ordered and we asked the waiters about it. The next one had a lot of sesame so the waiters listened, thus service is good and on time.
The only problem here is the lack of parking as its located next to the main road.
Minerva Coffee Shop is a traditional place, which I visited after several years. The quality remained the same, despite the entire mall building completely lacking maintenance. Food is nice, service is first class. They even accommodated our special keto diet request to make Paneer Tikka for breakfast.
Veg Lovers prefer this restaurant.
Taste is ok we ordered South Indian meal.
Very good seating capacity service is Excellent.
Very good place to have veg tiffins n meals… loved the ambience and has ample parking facility. Food is also tasty n has drive in facility too for customers.
I had button idly. 20 small pieces were there. It was served with sambar, sweet chutney, coconut chutney, tomato chutney and peanut chutney. They are too tasty. I drank buttermilk, which is satisfying. A little bit pricy and worthy of it. Instead of menu printed on paper, menu card can be given. Overall, nice place with traditional feel.
Very nice place. Went for a late breakfast/early lunch. Great food and service. The waiter had a smile on his face! Would highly recommend
RAJ KIRAN SINGH KSHATRI
+5
Minerva Coffee Shop is the name & place I've been hearing & going there since my childhood. Still it's one of the best places to have food with family & friends. Also a good place for casual meetings.
Pure vegetarian restaurant in the busiest part of the city.
Very good food, with good service that leaves you wondering about their service. Wish they are more prompt and responsive.
If you are in a real hurry, you may feel they are slow, but it is how they want you to relax and have food without hurrying up.
The best part is you can go with a bunch of folks and they can easily accommodate you, guess it's a good thing there aren't that many vegetarians in Hyderabad.
Veggie Manchurian and Veggie Bullets are truly awesome. You should try their Idly and Karampodi which is their signature dish.
Such a decent drive through for coffee and snacks. Staff is really professional and helpful.
Food is good in taste.
Nischal Kashyap Bodapati
+5
Have been visiting this restaurant for more than 2 decades now. Most courteous staff and they treat their regulars with special care. The food here is very hygienic and tasty. Being at the centre of the city makes it my go to destination for breakfast lunch or dinner. Their food texture and taste is so consistent and top notch.
Chandrasekhararao Saluru
+5
We had vegetarian Thali and we were in a group. We enjoyed our lunch.
Been there several times. Dosas and vadas are crisp. Coffee is good. Service is professional.
Nice 👍🏻 food was great 😃 but tiny problem was there they were hurring for us to go bc we had no food with us ..... But nice 👍🏻👍🏻
so basically coming to pros and cons of this restaurant , there are absolutely no cons at all . This place from the beginning of odr to the bill treats you as god , literally . And coming to food no doubt in quality , yummy south indian , north indian and Chinese food . basically everything on the menu is awesome . must visit place and my ratings are 5/5
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