SemSem Coffee Shop - Ottawa, Ontario

I recently ate here for the first time and I regret not going sooner. The food was absolutely delicious and perfect for sharing. The staff was very kind and helpful when it came to offering recommendations. Most of the menu is vegetarian. As many others have mentioned, I recommend trying ... the fatteh! This will certainly become a regular brunch spot for us. Thank you for the lovely meal, SemSem! Read more

Just had brunch at SemSem, and it was amazing! The portions were huge, and the food was delicious. Every bite was packed with flavor. If you're looking for a great brunch spot, SemSem is the place to go. Highly recommend!

(Full disclosure: I gave five stars for service and atmosphere, but I got it delivered. The food was so good, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt.) My BF and I ordered for the first time – fantastic. We had heard good things but because we were getting ... it delivered, we chose items we’d thought travel well (we’ll save the breakfasts for when we can dine in.) We got the Sojok Sandwich (spicy beef sausage pita), the Veggie Beans (mashed fava with fresh and pickled toppings), Falafel Plate, Labneh and “Service Plate 1” (turnip pickles, chili pickles, fresh veggies and herbs.) I never thought I’d be writing the words, “I can’t believe how flavourful those beans were,” but here we are. Beans were amazing, the sandwich was satisfying, the falafel was crispy (yet fresh?!), the labneh was rich, the pickles balanced the richness, and the whole order came with a ton of the freshest pita. The pictures don’t do it justice, but we will definitely be ordering again! Read more

One of the best Arabic breakfast food in Ottawa. Everything tasted really good and ladies who works there were very welcoming and nice. Wished the atmosphere of the restaurant was nicer.

Amazing food, amazing service and amazing atmosphere. I really enjoyed having brunch here. So much so, that every day I literally want to go back again. The food and vegetables are so fresh. Their teas are amazing. I suggest getting the Fatteh and the cheese bread. Also the fried Halloumi, the ... grandma's breakfast... The zaatar is so delicious. So many vegetarian options. Extremely generous servings at a very affordable price. The only downside is that it's so far from my house. I cannot wait to go back. Read more