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Semsem

4.5 (21 reviews)
Closed 9:00 am - 3:00 pm

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Keith T.

I REALLY don't want to review this place. I seriously want to keep it all to myself! Have you ever been to a restaurant where the food just took you on some kind of vacation? Yeah, this is that place. Freshly baked delicious bread that tastes as good at it smells. Perfectly fried falafel where the crunch on the outside is followed by a melt in your mouth texture on the inside. The fatteh was a party in your mouth. So here's the deal, if you've ever been to the Middle East, grown up in the Middle East, been in transit through the Middle East - this place will take you there. I don't know where they get their ingredients from but if you told me they fly them in daily, I would believe you! Don't you dare have a meal without ordering the mint tea - that's the bomb. Also, don't leave without a Karak chai. Lastly- make reservations - this place has a following and they will fight you for your spot so maybe call 2 or 3 days before.

The pie
Maha A.

I would go again for the zaatar and cheese pie! Their falafel, hummus and foul are OK!

Brit S.

Our family isn't very familiar with Mediterranean/Middle Eastern cuisine so we took a long time picking what to order, but we were all so impressed with what we got! The sojuk egg dish was great, the grilled halloumi was great, the bread and rolls were great. Friendly service. Very cute restaurant, definitely will try and stop in again! Not your typical brunch place but simply delightful!

Fatteh Tahini - delicious tahini based dip with chick peas and pomegranate
Arthur C.

This has been a family-favorite for the last two years. The food is always fresh, the bread is always warm and the service very friendly. Our favorite dish has to be the Fatteh Tahini, but we often try other items in the menu. Recently we discovered the Kashkaval - a deliciously cheesy bread covered in sesame seeds (it's one of the favorites of our 5-year old). We recommend coming in early if you're thinking of having lunch, since the restaurant is pretty small and VERY popular.

Hummus
Anna A.

Came here as a very large group for a family gathering. The place is small, but very cozy. We were provided with SO much food and quite a large variety. Everything we tasted was delicious...manaeesh, fatteh, etc. I personally wasn't a huge fan of the foul, but others seemed to enjoy it quite a bit. Their bread was definitely delicious and fresh out of the oven. The veggie platters were fresh and beautifully done. The service was great and you could tell they did their best to make sure everyone was happy. Great experience overall and I would definitely come back for their fatteh!

Manageesh and after 8 bread.
Bassam A.

I came for a breakfast and it was above my expectation. The food is really delicious especially the Manageesh. The environment is good. If you like Mediterranean breakfast, this is a good place to visit.

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Best brunch ever!!! A must try for breakfast or brunch, with family or friends!! Absolutely love it!!

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9 years ago

Love love this place, authentic Palestinian breakfast, the flavors hit all the taste buds, it's my go to breakfast place

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Super taste experiences from east to west of the Mediterranean

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Came by for a post dinner tea, inside it's decorated very well, there are pictures all over the…read morewall, some antique artifacts like an old radio near the sugar/cutlery station a mirror featured wall really gives the illusion of a bigger space. They have some seating available, including floor cushions. There is a sign that states limit to one hour when busy which I can understand. We arrived shortly before the post Iftar rush. It got very busy very quickly. Staff seemed to be overwhelmed as they get through all customers. We waited to have our order taken but sat down when they were busy. Eventually we placed our order and waited. Since we only got an adani chai and kunafa, we got our items quickly. The Adana chai was cooked well, it was creamy and flavourful. We got sugar sticks $.75 the concept it great, however, the stick breaks very quickly leaving your drink incredibly sweet so make sure to not leave it in there if you want a somewhat sweet tea. The kunafa was $12 for a piece. This was dissatisfying, it appeared to be re-heated because that was definitely not a fresh kunafa. It was dry and around the edges. We only had a few bites and left it. Overall, They have a large selection of drinks to choose from, and sandwiches. It appears to be incredibly busy during Ramadan but I will definitely come back to have the tea again.

I've been wanting to try this Yemeni cafe for some time now, but it's not in an area that I…read morefrequent. However, I finally got around to it. Overall the food was good. I got takeout and got the Liver Platter $14.15, which was liver with onions, bell peppers and chili peppers. It came with Tanoor bread, which is a flat bread. The liver was piping hot and very flavourful, but some pieces were a bit tough with chewy pieces I couldn't eat. I was disappointed that the bread was not warm, just room temperature, but it was soft and chewy and still ok. The Liver Platter is their most popular dish. The inside of the cafe is nice. There are some regular tables, some high tables and some low tables where you sit on cushions. Those tables are pretty but they were occupied, so I couldn't take a picture for y'all. There's a live bird in a cage in the cafe, a musical instrument on the wall and other cool decorations. My visit was during the Covid-19 Pandemic and mask mandates were still in effect. However, I noticed that one of the people working there (I think he's the owner, bald guy) was interacting with customers at a distance of less than 6 feet (not behind plexiglass) while not wearing a mask. The young guy sweeping the floors was wearing a mask (and he wore it the entire time I was there), but the bald guy wasn't when I entered the cafe. As I was waiting for my food, more people came in and at that point he put on a mask, but it was so loose, I could see nose. This is what I observed. The cafe seems cozy and I like the decor. I may consider returning once the Pandemic is over. The cafe is in a little plaza (same plaza as Pizza Hut) and there's free parking in the shared parking lot.

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- Yum-yummy breakfast sandwich but can be pricey - Saturday…read moremornings can be busy; you may have to wait a bit to get a seat if you are with more than 2 ppl - try their matcha latte

The crew at Drip House have expanded yet again. This time they've opened a new spot in the Glebe…read more Does anybody remember what was here before? I thought it was the Arrow & Loon Pub but don't recall if it went all the way to the corner of Bank St or not. Anyways, this new spot is pretty spacious and like the other 3 Drip Houses, has a nice vibe. All the Drip Houses seem to have their own and slightly different vibe. This location is the most spacious, feels a little like the Somerset location but spacious like the Parkdale spot. I ordered a coffee and the staff are super friendly. Got my coffee and the staff didn't have the cream out so helped me out a bit. There are a handful of tables inside, a line of window seats that look out to Bank St as well as a large table that looks to seat 8-12 people as well. In the summer there is a patio that is pretty nice. I didn't catch how many seats were out there. Like a couple of the other shops, cool camera gear, lots of plants and good music is always playing. There are 1 or 2 washrooms here. We were here for a few hours to catch up and people watch. There seems to be a lot of regulars already as the staff and some people knew each other by name already. They all seemed like they'd be back soon. I know I'll be back soon.

Semsem - coffee - Updated May 2026

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