Idlers' Farm Shop and Cafe - Cafe in Tirukazhukundram, Panchanthiruthy - Chengalpattu, India

One of the best places to bring family for an out of the ordinary experience. It's well placed a little far away from everywhere, but not so far that it's difficult to get to. The host is an amazing person and the work being done to educate and inculcate the staff who run the show is nothing but commendable. The food is awesome, the seasonal salad platter is a must have. The different items on the platter are each so simple yet so differently full of flavour. Every dish is made then and there with locally sourced ingredients many from their own farm and the freshness shows in the lip smacking food flavours. Anyone looking for a simple meal with full of flavours, but different at that must try this place, and oh so for the ambience as well. 100% must visit place. I for will be coming back here for sure, time and again.

Quite a treasure in the outskirts of Mahabalipuram main road to Chengalpet. Humble staff serving pure farm fresh hand made food. The natural ambiance, healthy food choices and the serenity makes it more vibrant for commuters to pause and relish. A must visit if you are around the vicinity. Also a cool place for kids and family hangout. Please note they open at 8 am and wrap up around 4 pm. Mostly they serve for breakfast , brunch and lunch !

Nice cosy place with good food. Great hospitality by Ms Ann and Team. Best to call Ann and book not just tale but food as well one day in advance

Great place for a healthy and off beat breakfasts. They serve lunches as well. Meals are great . Monday and Tuesday's are holidays and the place is closed for cleaning. Make reservation and go , esp if you are a large group..... opens at 0800 hrs ....

The place is beautiful, authentic and everything. But when it comes to the food part, it's mixed for us. We went there from Adyar (52kms) seeing all the reviews and was expecting a tasty, content food. First we had a mini Seasonal Veg Platter - liked the freshly yield vegetables, but the quantity is too less for what we paid. Next we had Mixed Veg Pizza - it was okay. Then we had Kimchi Fried Rice - it didn't work for us, the egg topped on it didn't go well with the seeraga Samba rice and it's too costly for that quantity. At last we had a Roselle cheese cake - man it was too candy flavour-ish and that's it. We paid like Rs1,200 for this.

I have visited Idler's for both breakfast and lunch on various occasions with family and friends. This sincere and quaint farm restaurant/shop has quickly grown to be an all time favourite! The staff are incredibly hospitable and the farm view is simply fabulous. If you're looking for tasty, healthy, authentic and soul satisfying food, Idler's is your place! Also, the reading corner, the creative flower arrangement on the tables and the hand painted purple dragonflies on the walls adds a warm homely touch to the entire experience that's Idler's.

"Your diet is a bank account. Good food choices are a good investment". Planning to visit Mahabalipuram plz do add the Idlers Farm as a must visit place for healthy food. Around 8.5 km from the Shore temple is Idlers Farm shop and Cafe, Straight from the farm, cooked with love and served with care. The vegetable platter is nothing less than a MasterChef creation. Don't forget the thali and the drinks, very refreshing. The surrounding is beautiful, calm and quiet and the fresh air to beat the heat. The food is light of the stomach to get you going to check the next touristy place but your mind may want you to hang on a little longer. Don't forget to get a reservation as the food is cooked fresh. Anne is a down to earth host and so is her staff.

A divine organic treat to body mind and soul. Felt Godlike having this food. Excellent reception and idle surroundings...