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SemSem
Cozy Middle Eastern style breakfast/brunch cafe with house-baked breads & pastries.
Address: 2430 Bank St, Ottawa, ON K1V 0T7, Canada
Phone: (613) 733-5736
State: Ontario
County: Ottawa
City: Ottawa
Zip Code: K1V 0T7


Opening Hours

Monday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Friday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Saturday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
Sunday: 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Reviews
We had an amazing Middle Eastern brunch at SemSem and got to try several dishes including the falafel, grandma's breakfast, sojok sunflower and fatteh. My favourites were the fatteh and falafel.nnGreat flavours, fresh ingredients and preparation, friendly service.
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!
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.nnMy 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.nnWe 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.nnI 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.nnThe pictures don’t do it justice, but we will definitely be ordering again!
Food is delicious, authentic taste.nThe sunflower cheese pastry is so good, especially with their kark tea. A combination that will melt in your mouth.nHummus with meat was really good. Falafel, fatteh, hallomi and all the food we ordered was delicious.nWe had the pleasure to meet the owner who work there, hands on.nIt was so obvious that the owner treats her business as her baby.nHighly recommended place.
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.
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Directions to SemSem with public transportation


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Hunt Club / AD. 1189 140 meters
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