Tamis Cafe

Friendly staff, interesting menu, great location. The sizzling sisig is on point. It's a proper sisig, with all the delicious stuff your Filipino mom won't feed you because she's worried about your cholesterol. Highly recommended.

Reviewed on Yelp

Friendly crew, nice presentation,

Reviewed on Facebook

Great food, ambiance, and service: wonderful owners obviously love what they do.

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Good food. Great customer service Always love the atmosphere.....

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Excellent service, fresh ingredients, superb presentations; great, cozy place for lunch, dinner, or just to relax for drinks; highly recommended. Took my Canadian friends here who are all 'food connoisseurs', and they all love it... More...

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Fantastic food and service!

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NICE AND QUIET PLACE. EXCELLENT PERSONALIZE CUSTOMER SERVICE.

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They have amazing lattes!

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This place is waaaaay beyond a cafe! Been there with my family and brought my Montreal family there too... Nothing but great things to say about this charming, hospitable and wonderful resto!

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Excellent Service! Jolly pinoys��� A little pricey, but with quality and ambience is good.

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Filipino food in Ottawa. Located in the Glebe.

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I'm just gonna come right out and say this, Tamis cafe is the one place I would love to have next door. The place I'd go to on most days of the week, to grab a coffee to kickstart my morning, or to hang out and read a good book or to just have a cozy with a gastronomic delight of a rendezvous with friends or family. I still have to try out all the menu though. Oh! the stir-fried noodles is a must-try. BTW, me and my family did have an excellent experience here. The owner/chef, Lisa, was a delight as well. And I meant amicable and so were the staff. More...

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Recommend it to everybody

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Went to this cafe on a hot late Friday afternoon. I was craving for the Lomi but unfortunately they only have it when the weather's cold. Place is cozy. Has free WiFiWashroom is clean and gold. Lol Food is pricey but worth it and filling. I love the halohalo! Would definitely come back to try other food they offer. Fingers crossing I'll be able to have Lomi Owners are very accommodating More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The food is great! It is a family owned cafe and they’re very lovely! The service is great and I love their desserts. The pricing isn’t too bad. The parking is along the street, depending on when you go can determine whether it’s easy or not to snatch a parking spot. More...

Reviewed on Zomato

Having heard about this place from other Yelp reviews, I was really intruiged due to the beautiful and unique desserts they have here. It's in a home, so you have to walk a bit from the intersection to find it. There was a huge variety of desserts available, and I chose a purple ube (yam) cake slice, as it's special to the culture. They also had a large loose tea assortment, so I chose the vanilla rooibos in a pot. Service was really friendly; it's family run, and the husband takes orders while the wife cooks the food in the back. I really enjoyed the cake; it tasted a bit like taro, but had a layer of dulce de leche as well, which added more sweetness; the batter itself is not too overly sweet!Paired with the vanilla rooibos tea and cream and sugar, it made for a really sweet break from wandering the Glebe area. I'll definitely be back again to try their food menu! More...

Reviewed on Yelp

The ube epspressos were done well here in my opinion even though it was our first time trying those at all. The service was friendly and the corny ass jokes the old man behind the counter kept serving us reminded me of my annoying Titos back home but nonetheless a chill place that I wouldn't mind coming back to again. Truthfully I didn't find the food had any authentic Filipino flavour - I ordered the grilled chicken chicken but it was more blandly grilled chicken with veggies and rice if anything. It wasn't hearty - more like a hint. Unfortunately they didn't have their kare kare during this season, but we also ordered the mechado, which was done a little bit better. The grilled adobo was $15 and the mechado, $16.25For dessert, an ube cookie which was the last one and actually yummy. Then, the red velvet oreo and pandan cake. The red velvet oreo was by far my favourite aside from the ube espresso, and the pandan cake was okay to me. It was flavoured nicely but pandan isn't my go-to. I'd recommend this place if you're in the Ottawa area and looking for a nice spot to try out. More...

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Our new favourite brunch café! Everything is soooo mouth-watering. ���� Kudos to Tamis staffs for a great food and service! Will definitely recommend this café to everyone! More...

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Being born and raised in The Philippines with a FILIPINA Mother who cooks our cuisine at home, I am a very picky eater when it comes to Filipino food. I really have enjoyed their Lumpiang Sariwa (fresh spring rolls) though not as traditional as most it certainly is delicious. I always gauge a Filipino restaurant by their pancit, my mom makes the best. I have to say, Tamis cafe has a great variation. I also brought non Filipino friends who tried their North American choices and really enjoyed their experience. The desserts are crazy good....yes they are sweet but that is what a dessert is, S W E E T! Great little place to lunch or just relax. Great people who run it and are so humble....give it a whirl...you'll enjoy yourself there. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

Finally a Filipino restaurant in Ottawa. Definitely a must visit if you want authentic Filipino food.

Reviewed on Facebook

SUCH GOOD FOOD. and the service is impeccable! � show these wonderful ladies some love and stop by for some delicious authentic Filipino food or some out of this world hand made, one of a kind deserts. Much love and will 150% be back! ��♡ More...

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Wow quelle belle idée ! Une super Philippines cuisine avec des employés et un propriétaire qui offrent un service du tonnerre et en prime un Gâteau et aliments philippins avec halo halo est délicieux ! Un beau bonjour de ottawa et merci beaucoup ! More...

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Thank you very much for having us tonight. I loved the food and enjoyed meeting you... I will be back! A new favourite. I especially loved the lumpia veggie wrap with satay sauce and the desserts! Maraming salamat!

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Tried their Halo Halo and Pansit and It was Excellent Can't wait to go back and try their other dishes.

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The service and food was excellent. This was my first trip to Ottawa and my family and I stumbled upon this gem.  This family owned business has a wonderful selection of baked goods.  For example, the four layer tablea cake is delicious, and they also have a great tea selection. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

stunning little resto, fantastic family and the food to match... Also, for a special occasion the cakes are above and beyond. .. YOU WILL NOT BE DISAPPOINTED! food is wonderful, and the sweet treats are yummy! More...

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My 3 friends and I had the best lunch ever at Tamis last Saturday. The staff were so sweet and friendly. The beef mechado was divine and my friends enjoyed their chicken dishes. Mango cheesecake was awesome. They have a beautiful selection of fine teas which are served piping hot in a teapot. My friends has fancy cappuccinos which they were thoroughly impressed with. I am looking for opportunities to return to Tamis! More...

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It is one of Ottawa gems. Definitely worth a visit especially if you're a Filipino.

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My new favorite place to eat Filipino food. For sure I'm coming back. The food is wonderfully great.

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I work just next door and have the pleasure of coming here often. I LOVE it! Amazing food, cozy atmosphere and lovely service/company. You have to eat here.

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Delicious!!! Food was very well prepared and the flavours delicate and savoury. Super fresh. The hosts are delightful!!!

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This cafe and the family who runs it are so lovely. The coffee and treats are fantastic and the service is so wonderful. I am currently on maternity leave and live in the neighbourhood so will be visiting often! More...

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I had no idea this place existed until 2hrs ago. My wife being a Filipina had heard of it recently so we stopped in and were greeted by a very friendly Kuya Lito. He introduced us to his wife (and chef) and his daughter who takes care of the baking. My wife ordered tapsilog (marinated beef sirloin) and I ordered the beef machado (braised beef with asian sausages) both were excellent!! Both were home cooked from scratch and it showed. We also ordered a ube latte which was so smooth and creamy with the ube flavor shining through and yet not overly sweet. Again perfect!! If you want some sweet though, and we did, the baking is something else that is very well done here. We indulged in a take home dessert of mango cheesecake, ube cheesecake, ube halaya and a slice of red bean chocolate cake with pandan icing. Yes we splurged but was it worth it. We will return not only for the wonderfully friendly service but to try something else off the menu. I'm so glad I now know of Tamis Cafe. Thank you Kuya Lito for the great lunch and conversation. So happy to meet you. See you all again in the near future. Do yourself a favor and stop in to Tamis Cafe for a lunch, dinner or just a treat. Well done!! More...

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Super healthy freshly cooked food

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My daughter picked up some desserts for Christmas Eve here. What a delicious treat, something different than the usual North American Christmas fare, not a shortbread or fruitcake did she bring.

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Great little cafe our first time here, certainly won't be our last. We had the pancit it was fantastic. We had the Adobe chicken and something else .

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A great little hidden gem on fourth. The food was yummy! Great spot to get some breakfast tagsilog! Loved the coconut macaroons.

Reviewed on Yelp

The aroma when you walk in is lovely. The wonton soup is delicious everything tastes homemade and fresh. Worth a visit ���

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This place is easy to miss since it's off the main road in Glebe. Stopped in on a Sunday and immediately gravitated towards and admired the dessert showcase: Sans Rival, Mango Cheesecake, Brazo Des Mercedes, Cassava Cake, among others. Quite an impressive selection of hard to find/hard to make Filipino desserts. Ended up trying the ube cake aka purple yam cake with de leche filling. The cake was moist and had a strong deep purple colour, and mild ube flavour,  the butter cream frosting was light, and the de leche made it just right. There is also a menu of Filipino and non-filipino hot dishes. Didn't try any this time but they all sounded appetizing. Great to see a Filipino Restaurant/Cafe offering quality food in a non (but typical) cafeteria style setting. Sounds like a good place for made to order Filipino food in the city! Will definitely try their hot dishes next time. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

My wife and I found this Filipino restaurant one of the best places to relax and dine out. We were a bit surprised by how quickly we were served. Great atmosphere and great food, we plan to return. More...

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Tamis Café has been on my list of places to visit ever since I first saw it on Yelp 3 months ago.  I finally went today with one of my friends and we both really enjoyed it!  We actually went twice in one day.  First for lunch, then a few hours later we returned for dessert.For lunch, I had the Grilled Lemon Chicken Salad ($10) and my friend had the Grilled Pork Chop with rice and mango salad ($14).  We both had some iced teas as well (I had the Blueberry and my friend had the Pineapple Mango).My salad was fresh.  It had romaine lettuce (none of that iceberg lettuce nonsense, thankfully), cucumber, tomatoes, red onions, feta cheese and of course chicken.  The chicken was tender and juicy and had a delicious citrus and garlic zing to it.  The portion was a little on the small side, but it was very tasty.  I got the lemon herb dressing and it was full of flavour and not too oily.My friend enjoyed her meal.  The only minor issue was that she did ask for garlic rice, but was given plain rice instead.Our iced teas were nice and fragrant.  They brew the teas from loose leaves, so it takes a while to receive it, but worth the wait.  My only complaint is that the teas were not cold enough.  We both felt that our teas could have benefited from more ice.Upon our return we were both excited to have the Halo-Halo.  Unfortunately, we were told that their ice machine was not working.  So we ordered the Brazo de Mercedes instead ($3 a slice).  I got the custard one and my friend got the ube one.  The meringue was so fluffy and melted in my mouth.  The custard was creamy, yet not overly sweet.  We both enjoyed our dessert.The café is really cute and homey.  It feels like a lot of love and care goes into the place, which I really like.  The washroom is painted gold and is pretty cool.  It's in a converted old house.  You have to climb several stairs to get to the entrance, so unfortunately, I do not believe that it is wheelchair accessible.  They do have a few seats outdoors that only require climbing 1 step.  They also have free WiFi - the password is on the window.The staff there were very lovely and friendly.  It is a café so you order at the counter and pay in advance, then they bring the food to your table when it's ready.There aren't many places to get Filipino food in Ottawa, so I'm glad to have found Tamis Café.  I definitely want to return to try their Halo-Halo (hopefully their ice machine will be working then) and other items too.Update: I went back the next day with my mom (she loves Filipino desserts) and we picked up some Brazo de Mercedes, a Cassava Cake ($3) and a Custard Cake ($4) for takeout.  She liked the Custard Cake and my dad who normally doesn't like desserts liked the Brazo de Mercedes. More...

Reviewed on Yelp

mechado the best! every week kami pumupunta, pang tanggal stress sa work. Tamis the best! A taste of home.

Reviewed on Facebook

A little gem us just off Bank St. with interesting and beautifully decorated deserts!! My friend and went to Tamis Cafe yesterday. I got a purple yam cake with icing to go. It was very delicious. Not too sweet. And the price was fantastic. I will be back. More...

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Amazing food. Amazing staff. Great atmosphere!! Must try the fresh lumpia, mechado and pancit for entree. For dessert...... try them ALL!

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It was our frist time at Tamis Cafe, My wife Ross Lynne and I were there on June 26th, 2016 for our Anniversary...The food was Masarap (Delicious) and with great service.

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