Hot Badam Milk
VegWarm saffron-almond milk — a soothing hot drink for chilly Shevaroy-hill evenings.
₹30–100
Best around: Yercaud
Eat in Yercaud
What to Eat in Yercaud Today?
Search Yercaud dishes by craving — hot badam milk, momos & maggi, shevaroy estate coffee and more.
Yercaud's food is shaped by what grows on its slopes. Coffee, oranges and pepper come from the estates around town, and you will find them brewed, bottled and packed in the shops and stalls near the lake.
Meals here are simple and warming: banana-leaf Tamil meals at lunch, and hot drinks and quick snacks in the cool evenings. If you are wondering what to eat in Yercaud, start with a cup of local coffee and something made from Yercaud oranges.
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Medium spiceMomos & Maggi
VegHot steamed momos and roadside masala Maggi — the warming everyday snacks of a misty hill town.
₹50–150
Shevaroy Estate Coffee
VegFreshly roasted coffee from the Shevaroy-hill plantations around Yercaud — a fragrant hill-country cup.
₹20–150
Best around: Yercaud
Medium spiceTamil Meals
VegA banana-leaf Tamil meal of rice with sambar, rasam, poriyal and curd — warming after a day in the hills.
₹120–280
Yercaud Oranges & Jam
VegThe hill's famous oranges, eaten fresh or as jams, squashes and candies — a Yercaud specialty from the plantations.
₹40–200
Famous Food to Eat in Yercaud
Yercaud does not have a long list of signature dishes, but a few things are worth seeking out.
Shevaroy Estate Coffee
Coffee has been grown in the Shevaroy Hills since the 1820s. Order a cup at a café or tea stall, and buy freshly ground coffee from one of the estate shops to take home.
Yercaud Oranges & Jam
The hills are known for their oranges, eaten fresh in season or sold as jams, squashes and candies around the lake. They make an easy gift to carry home.
Hot Badam Milk
Warm almond milk flavoured with saffron, sold at stalls and small shops. It is the drink to have on a cool evening after the viewpoints.
Tamil Meals
A banana-leaf meal of rice with sambar, rasam, a vegetable poriyal and curd, usually served at lunch. It is the most filling meal in town.
Momos & Maggi
Hill-station snacks sold at stalls near the lake and the viewpoints: steamed momos and masala Maggi noodles, best eaten hot on a misty afternoon.
Snacks and Local Produce in Yercaud
The stalls around Yercaud Lake and Anna Park sell coffee powder, pepper, spices and orange products alongside hot snacks and tea. Small stalls at Lady's Seat and Pagoda Point sell drinks and snacks for the wait before sunset or after sunrise. When you buy packed produce, choose shops that show the packing date clearly.
Food Tips for Travellers in Yercaud
- Try local coffee at least once, and buy it freshly ground.
- Have a banana-leaf Tamil meal at lunch, when it is usually served.
- Carry water and a snack to Kiliyur Falls, as there are no shops near the falls.
- Some restaurants close early, so plan dinner in good time.
- Carry some cash for stalls and small eateries.
- Vegetarian food is easy to find all over town.
Questions
Yercaud — FAQ
What food is Yercaud famous for?
Yercaud is best known for Shevaroy estate coffee and Yercaud oranges, sold fresh or as jam and squash. Hot badam milk, momos and Maggi, and banana-leaf Tamil meals are the everyday favourites.
Can I buy coffee in Yercaud?
Yes. Shops and estate outlets around the lake sell freshly ground coffee from the Shevaroy Hills, along with pepper and other spices. Ask for a fresh grind and check the packing date.
Is vegetarian food easy to find in Yercaud?
Yes. Tamil meals, hot badam milk, veg momos and most snacks are vegetarian, and most restaurants serve plenty of vegetarian dishes.
Is the food in Yercaud spicy?
Tamil meals can be medium-spicy, especially the sambar and rasam, while hot drinks, fruit and most snacks are mild. Ask for less spice if you prefer; curd and rice help balance the heat.