Cafe Tamra
1440 Westfield St, West Springfield, MA
Crema's Take
“Cafe Tamra is a genuine Yemeni coffee shop that brings authentic regional drinks like Adeni chai and cardamom tea to West Springfield, earning consistent praise for its powerful, unadulterated coffee that actually tastes like coffee. The intimate space has earned a reputation for its warm, beautifully designed interior and welcoming atmosphere that makes it equally perfect for a quick caffeine fix or lingering conversations, with excellent pastries like kunafa and baklava rounding out the experience.”
What to expect
Google Reviews
What a cute find!! I live in Connecticut and was going to a specialty store in Massachusetts and stopped by this coffee place and it was such a great time. It’s the cutest place and it wasn’t very busy when I went there during the weekday at 10 AM. We got a bagel, a cinnamon bun and a Biscoff latte. The Biscoff latte was absolutely incredible and the cinnamon bun was nice and fluffy. The bagel was like any regular bagel, but it was still delicious! The staff was nice. the area was clean and it has a really casual and cool vibe about it. I can see people going on dates and studying here. I’m sure at night is a lot more lively. But I’ll definitely be stopping by here again and bringing more of my friends here! It was a great spot.
Great local yemeni coffee shop! My husband is from Dallas and I’m from Chicago so we’re used to some crazy yemeni coffee scenes (MOTW, Qawah, Qamaria, Arwa). My husband got the adeni chai and his review is that he wishes it was stronger (a darker color) and less sweet. I got the iced biscoff latte and it was amazing! Not too sweet or bitter I loved it. We also got the dubai chocolate crepe and it was fantastic, just wish the crepe itself was a bit thinner. Overall amazing cafe! Will be coming here much more.
MOST CONSISENT COFFEE PLACE TO EXIST!!!!!!!!!!! If youre looking for coffee that tastes like coffee-gives you the shakes but in the, 'I can conquer anything' type of anticipation! Lattes made right! Cold foam that doesnt evaporate into the drink before you pick it up. Thick, sweet cold foam you want to grab a spoon to make sure you get every last drop. Sandwiches made to order with walnuts, jalapeños as a side when you order in. Amazing hometown atmosphere to grab and go. A place where moms can feel welcomed with their kids & relax for a treat. Amazing sweets and goodies to try: brownies, crepes, speciality macaroons, too!! Amazing cafe to sit with a new book & try multiple drinks before you leave- like me! Highly recommend the maple latte, with oat milk & extra sweet cold foam! Or try the eggnog hot latte- it's not on the menu, but will make you want to come back for more!
Tamra has only been opened for 3 months and it was buzzing! The interior is gorgeous. Warm, welcoming, beautiful seating and aesthetically pleasing. Loved the lights too. We ordered the Honey Comb Bread, Pesto Croissant, Pistachio Baklava, Pesto Croissant, Adeni Tea, Coffee and Pumpkin Latte. Yuliia was our server. She was polite and friendly. I couldn’t taste any pumpkin in my Latte so Yuliia added a few more shots and it was absolutely delicious. My sis in law really enjoyed her Pesto Croissant. My Honey Comb Bread was delicious (but cold). The only issue we had was that the food was coming out in dribs and drabs. We actually went up to the counter 5 times! So we didn’t really get to eat together at the same time. This definitely needs addressing. Apart from that we are looking forward to sampling other items on the menu. Plenty of parking is available.
Loved the vibe at this café! The drinks were excellent, especially the cardamom tea and the Adani tea their version of chai. Their kunafa and baklava were amazing too. Coming from Dubai, this place truly feels like a little piece of the Middle East in West Springfield. The za’atar cream cheese bagel is a must try, and I really appreciate that their entire menu is halal. Definitely a spot I’ll be visiting again!
Crema Reviews
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