KOPI TIAM CAFE, Ambleside - Restaurant Reviews & Photos

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Cafe, Asian

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Vegan options

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Lunch, Brunch

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Takeout, Seating, Wheelchair Accessible, Accepts Mastercard, Accepts Visa, Accepts Credit Cards, Table Service, Family style, Non-smoking restaurants

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Christopher K

11 contributions

My new favourite place for food & coffee

May 2024 • couples

This is something a little different and a delicious alternative to the other cafés in Ambleside. It’s only a small place, located on The Slack, just down from Market Place. Friendly owners Ani & Robert are offering homemade Far Eastern street food delights with good coffees & drinks too. To start with we tried the Curry Puffs which were delightfully tasty. We then had the Singapore Noodles which was really nice and the Sticky Pork Bao Bun which was really unctuous. Both dishes were generous portions. This is my new favourite place in my hometown of Ambleside.

Written 3 May 2024

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KTC79

Leeds3 contributions

Lovely little gem

Jun 2024 • family

So glad we found this , tucked away from the busy streets, this really was a fab find. We ate everything on the menu given it was quite small! Great prices, authentic homemade yumminess. Curry was the star, and the bao buns were delicious. Service top and friendly you can tell a lot of love goes into the carefully crafted menu.

Written 23 June 2024

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Les B

Cramlington1 contribution

A hidden gem in Ambleside

Jun 2024 • couples

A little gem of a place in Ambleside Dropped in for a coffee and hot chocolate and sampled the delicious little custard and coconut tarts. The cakes and drinks were great. Lovely ambience and lovely staff. Prices are also much less than you would expect. Very highly recommended.

Written 2 June 2024

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Archie

5 contributions

A gem of a cafe/restaurant.

Sept 2024 • couples

If you’re sick of bacon and eggs for breakfast and fancy something different then eat here. The curry puffs were delicious as was our coffee and custard tart. Smell drew us in and we weren’t disappointed. Had we of been staying for longer, we would definitely have gone back for some lunch or dinner. Excellent value and authentic food/flavours made by the owner, Annie, from scratch.

Written 4 September 2024

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Discover38795625721

1 contribution

Delicious food. Great service. Family run. Would recommend!

Sept 2024 • family

Loved this little family run Cafe/restaurant! Annie and Robert were a wonderful mother son duo, my brother and myself could've chatted to them all day... The food was phenomenal! Annie carefully selected her dishes and always uses fresh ingredients. Just ask Annie or Robert about their dishes and they'll happily explain in detail for you. Overall this lovely place deserves much attention and I hope to visit next year!

Written 8 September 2024

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Joseph N

Huddersfield105 contributions

A loverly taste of Singapore.

Aug 2024 • family

We really enjoyed this taste of another culture. The welcome from the team was great and the food was really good. We enjoyed Bao Buns and the Singapore noodles, both were excellent - and well sized as lunch dishes. Vietnamese coffee was also something different!

Written 9 August 2024

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Ann0501

Kenilworth7 contributions

Amazing found by chance and so glad I did

Jun 2024 • solo

This was like walking into a friends The owners were very welcoming and attentive it was busy at the time I arrived as there were a group waiting for their food. The gentleman confined this to me and I decided to get something I needed from a shop nearby and return later. When I returned he took my order. Amazing food. Great atmosphere and a they were both really friendly and welcoming. It was great chatting to the other guests and they also enjoyed their food. Would definitely recommend, if there are a few of you or a bigger group it would be good to ring and book. The food was amazing fresh and came to the table piping hot. I treated myself to a home cooked cake and took two away for a treat at home. Just a lovely experience from an outside visual impression which said try me.

Written 29 June 2024

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Mimi F

1 contribution

You must go here!!

Jun 2024 • friends

Absolutely lovely! The staff are so kind and clearly put so much effort and love into everything on their menu, at such a good price !! You must go here, my new favourite cafe. :) thanks guys!

Written 13 June 2024

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auctionmum

Chorley260 contributions

Friendly hidden gem

Oct 2024 • family

Tucked away down a side street this is a little gem Asian cafe. Not a big menu but we’ve been twice in two days Had the chicken curry which was delicious and tasty Had the bao buns - good Singapore noodles- nice Vietnamese coffee is experience Portuguese tart was very creamy Family run by very friendly staff Please support them as they are lovely and care about what they are serving

Written 4 October 2024

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Vish S

Swindon3 contributions

Hidden Gem!

Jun 2024 • couples

You have to check out this place! Visited a couple times during our visit in the area. A real hidden gem! Very nice, friendly staff and good service. The food is really nice - their prices are good too! Highly recommend this cafe.

Written 15 June 2024

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Charlotte M

2 contributions

Amazing!!!

Jul 2024 • family

The Vietnamese coffee is to die for!! The owners of this place absolutely know what they’re talking about when it comes to great tea and coffee, as well as the desserts! Beautiful atmosphere and very, very lovely people- I would recommend this place to everyone who comes to Ambleside.

Written 28 July 2024

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Luke L

1 contribution

Great all round.

Oct 2024 • solo

Excellent. Delicious food and coffee, friendly staff, lovely atmosphere. Something different from lots in the area, a welcome option.

Written 3 October 2024

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Judy W

Harrogate2 contributions

Fantastic quality

Aug 2024 • solo

I bought a curry puff to take up a mountain for lunch. Very generous portion, and great value. Delicious. The owners were so helpful and I can't wait to go back and try the noodles.

Written 18 August 2024

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Jo200W

Nottingham9 contributions

Delicious Asian food, fantastic coffee and exceptionally friendly atmosphere

Jul 2024 • couples

Hidden away in one of the alleys, we discovered this recently opened (April 24) cafe which serves delicious, flavoursome Asian dishes, sweet bites and authentic Vietnamese coffee. Right off the bat, we loved the atmosphere of this place and we found the owner and her son super welcoming, friendly and attentive. The chef was very passionate about her recipes and kindly agreed to customise our order. All the savoury dishes we tried (curry puff, Singapore noodles and bao buns) were fresh, nicely balanced and absolutely delicious plus they had just the right amount of spice for our liking. We also tried the freshly brewed Vietnamese coffee served with condensed milk at the bottom. What a great experience and admittedly, it was the best coffee we’ve tried in Ambleside so far. Really glad we decided to step in. We’ll be back!

Written 4 July 2024

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netvigator1

Ambleside76 contributions

Excellent lunch.

Jul 2024 • friends

Recommended by our friend Christopher K,we had Singapore noodles which were delicious,just the right amount of spice and generous portions,to finish a Portuguese tart was shared.Ani and Robert were very welcoming.It is safe to say we will be back.

Written 4 July 2024

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