Reviews of Lamprai & Spice Cafe (Coffee Shop)

Shelah J Allen

Suni makes high quality delicious authentic food. But even better is that she serves it up with love. Because she is in a small space and wants the food fresh sometimes she sells out... which makes me so happy because it means that her popularity is growing.

Erin Robison

This is a FANTASTIC spot. I live in the area and will pop in for lunch every so often and every single time the food is DELICIOUS. The food is clearly made with care and thought - portion sizes and prices are just right for a treat lunch. Everything is seasoned expertly and is flavourful and exciting. The decor is cheerful and has personality. Great desserts! No seating which is fine by me; Lamprai & Spice is one of my favourite spots in town to pick up lunch and eat in the park or on the public wharf. Highly recommend.

Simon Martin-Van de Sande

My family and I have been customers to Suni's cafe since she has opened. Her food is some of the best I have ever tasted-- flavourful, filling, and healthy. Lamprai and Spice cafe is one-of-a-kind to Lunenburg with no other Sri Lankan restaurant in the town. Her portion sizes and prices make the experience that much more worth it. Suni makes her food with passion and love and that is why she has so many customers flocking to get their hands on her quickly sold out food. She makes everyone feel welcome and special in her cafe. If you are looking for a feel-good experience while trying something new, I highly highly recommend a visit to her wonderful cafe!

Craig Saunders

One of the best surprises in Lunenburg. Fast, excellent takeaway. A small selection of dishes that changes depending on the day. Today had an option of tamarind beef or coconut curry shrimp, both delicious. My vegetarian partner was very happy with the daal, green bean curry and papadams as a meal (which served as sides on mine). In a town with limited vegetarian options, this place is godsend.

Stew

My brother Chris talks about this place all the time l only wish I was able to sit down with him and have a feast , your food is made with all that love and in these crazy times we all need some “feel good food” Thanks for what you do stay healthy and safe .

Dave Banderk

Great food and lovely service. A fun place for great take out food.

Linda Kennedy

I visited Lamprai and Spice Café for the second time this month with my family, and it is definitely worth the trek from Halifax to savour Suni's authentic, flavorful offerings. As a lover of spicy, exotic foods, I can say that I was absolutely delighted by the meals she lovingly prepared for my family, and we experienced the full spectrum of her kitchen prowess. We feasted on the three available combos both times: tamarind beef, coconut shrimp and butter chicken. I like my food extra spicy, so she offered me a chili shrimp sambol condiment to accompany my already sublime butter chicken - amazing! The side dishes with their complex spices and ingredients danced on my tongue and made my mouth very happy! To go with our food, we ordered the Sri Lankan iced coffee, which was delicately sweet and creamy and very satisfying - I am in love ❤. She also showed me her industrial spice grinding machine, where she prepares her two delicious blends: roasted spices for meats and poultry and another curry mix for veggies. I purchased and used both at home, and they are perfect for those nights when you are craving flavour but do not have a lot of time to cook everything from scratch. Try this Lunenburg treasure - you will love it!

Sasha M

One of my all time favourite restaurants - best Sri Lankan food I've ever tasted (and I'm Sri Lankan) - definate highlight of my vacation

Sharon Cranston

Delicious, and flavourful perfection. Suni adds spice to our lives! A Foodie, I appreciate a great meal at a great price. That's why I'm a local regular, my weekly take-out is something to look forward to, yummy and made with love. Meat and Veggie lovers catered to. Highly recommended!!

Rami Alia

Great portions, great price, great flavours great service and attitude.

Champika Jayasinghe arachchige

Really delicious food and Suni is so friendly & caring person...I love this place ❤ ????

Emily Lawrence

An amazing meal and great value. Can’t wait to visit again!

Allie Ritcey-Conrad

Suni is such a kind lady ???? The food is delicious, fresh, cooked perfectly, and the variety is excellent! The prices are spot on, helpings are generous. The decor and space is beautiful and inviting! She's added a lovely diverse option to the town that's convenient and enjoyable! Suni is an absolute pleasure to deal with and we highly recommend her food and service to our family and friends! Looking forward to eating there again soon!! Thank you ❤️

Jean Pageau

Suni is so nice and the food is unbelievably good. I guess that's why I go every week, because I can't believe it! A must in Lunenburg and in Nova Scotia for fine Sri Lankan style meals.

Joe Schell

Lunch

Terry Knickle

The food was delicious. The word needs to be spread. Great prices and amount. Suni is the owner. One of the nicest ladies you’ll ever meet. Drop in and try this delicious food!

Katherine Barrett

Excellent food, very friendly, extra effort to make vegetarian options. We will be back!

Lindsay Rous

Excellent meal. It was Noodle Tuesday, so incredibly good!

Amy Alia

I feel so blessed to have this gal and her cafe in our town. Her Sri Lankan food is like nothing else you can get around here, and it is deliciously nourishing and prepared with such care. I would be embarrassed to tell you how many times a week we bring home her meals. I do like to cook, but I spend so much time making specifically kid oriented meals, that I appreciate having a few containers of soul-warming Sri Lankan come through my door so that I can sit down and eat a hearty, nutritious home cooked meal without spending another hour in the kitchen. That, and the fact that I have tried and failed to replicate her recipes at home. My hope is that one day she will offer cooking classes and/or publish a cookbook! A Bonus: she uses compostable paper takeout containers so I am not filled with the guilt of stuffing styrofoam into the trash can. I am already looking forward to my lunch later today, knowing it will be my favourite shrimp curry and lentil dahl!

Kimber Star

Sunny shines with her curries and cakes! This is an extraordinary offering in Nova Scotia.

Jillian L. Russell

Her portions are amazing.. And so is her food. Lovely lady

Callan Bleechmore

Always delicious!

Kerriann Croft

For the past few years a day trip through lunenburg for me is not complete without a visit to Suni. I get excited everytime I drive down Lincoln st. Lamprai and Spice isnt just Take out. It's food made with love and served with kindness. SUNI makes you feel like family. The prices are a great value for the serving size and complexity of the dishes, the only downside is deciding which combo to have ( because I love them all). In a town filled with lobster dishes it's nice to have a spicy choice! And the cake! OMG. One slice is a meal!!!

Ambika Gandhi

Sunita makes amazing Sri lankan food. We had the shrimp curry and it was just splendid. I am from south India myself and it was a great treat in the middle of Nova Scotia. Will definitely be back soon!

1966louis

I Can’t say enough of Sunni and her friendly service , And great price for authentic food cooked with love . She bringS heart to our town and treats everyone with care and respect. Let’s give it up for a great woman who we should help support here’s to woman power sense and sensibility. Sunni there’s always haters out there . Keep up the great work experiences only make you stronger .

Mark Butler

Have eaten here twice, so good the first time we made a conscious effort to stop by the next time we were near Lunenburg. We're now planning a day trip specifically for lunch. The food is excellent, so many delicious spices, perfectly blended, create a euphoria in your mouth! it's the best food I've had in NS.

Susan Lake

Just love this Cafe and the service and food is very special .Suni is a delightful person and goes that extra bit to please everyone .The food is so delicious and it is apparent as most days a line up can be seen .LOVE YOU SUNI KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK LUNENBURG IS PROUD OF YOU .

Bruce Dickinson

This was the best discovery today. I arrived in time to get the last two orders of butter chicken. It was the best I've ever had - so complex and savoury. I see that many more meals will come from here.

Chris Harris

Lamprai and Spice Cafe is one place you should check out when your in the town of Lunenburg , the best food you can get something different and very addictive i will go there everytime im in Lunenburg . Best of all it's Suni she owns and runs it , plus does all the cooking she's one of a kind a real special person , it's a great experience and you'll be treated like family .

Crystal Hingley

I have been coming here since Suni first opened. She inspires, welcomes, and is so accommodating!! She cooks with passion, and that makes her food so special. Suni has the biggest heart and I am proud to say she is one of my great friends. Any negative comments, such as the ONE person on here, make me so angry!! How dare that person. This person obviously doesn’t know anything about Suni, and how much she cares and puts her customers before anyone else. So before anyone posts a negative comment about a small business, really think about how this affects the owner and their business.

Suehila Elkateb

What else can be said that hasn't been said before? The food my sister, Dad and I ate last week was exquisite- the balancing of spices, the presentation of the food so enticing to the eye, and the different scents to the nose, each bite enjoyable, and the sunny and gracious attitude of the owner, Suni, made for a delectable meal that we hope to repeat soon! Nice to see Lunenburg diversifying its cuisine!

Lynn Yoshikawa

We are so lucky to have Suni's home cooked Sri Lankan food in the South Shore. It is made with love, with wonderful flavors, generous portions (two meals for us last 1.5 meals for three people) and a Canadian touch. Everything is delicious but my favorites are the cashew curry, butter chicken and dhal. Her desserts are also fantastic, so make sure to save room.

Jenn Van der Pas

I am so happy that I was able to scoop up two of Suni’s absolutely delicious meals today for me and my husband! I tried yesterday but was too late so I made sure to be early today and SO HAPPY i did! Such bright and vibrant layers of flavor in each dish and Suni herself is such a lovely person, you can just tell how passionate she is about offering amazing food made with love to her customers. Thank you, Suni and my husband said to thank you for your homemade delicious chili paste because he loves to always have that extra kick of ????:) We will be back for sure :) I really want to try your chocolate cake that everyone adores! -jenn

Nick Wadey

Genuine service with a smile ???? and the curries taste fantastic too! Suni was worried that our British tastebuds would judge harshly, but she has nothing to worry about. Perfectly spiced and flavored, we'll be back....

vivian risser

My daughter ( Shannon) bought me your shrimp dish. First time trying this type of dish . I got to say it was delicious. She speaks highly of you & your meals. Will be back for sure. Thank you

Nancy Howard

Lamprai & Spice Cafe is one of the best food experiences in Lunenburg! I've been a customer of Suni's for years now, and her menu serves up a variety of excellent Sri Lankan food and offers a selection of meat, fish and vegetarian dishes. It never fails to make my day when I get Lamprai & Spice take-out! And those rotis... to die for! and the cake... I could go on and on... Great value, generous servings, quality ingredients. I'm addicted!

John P.

Needed a quick lunch and stumbled upon this place from Google reviews. Great service, tasty food, and huge portion. As other reviews say it's not what you expect from a fishing town. You'll also be served what she has that day (I only had two choices today: chicken curry either spicy or basil). Take out only, so find a nice place to relax and enjoy the food!

Joel Link

Service

Paul Kawabe

Take out

Brian Mariampillai

As good as my mom’s!

Sarah Roberts

We loved Suni so much and she gave us so much food for each order! My first time trying Sri Lankan food and it won’t be the last :)

E McDonald

Just when I thought the Coconut Shrimp Curry Combo from Lamprai & Spice couldn’t possibly get any better, today Suni pulled out her bags of tricks with the best, the most delicious and wonderfully-spiced shrimp curry I’ve ever had! Thank you, Suni, for providing such beautiful exotic food, which is obviously prepared with love, to this little town. I am so grateful for the devotion you demonstrate to your customers as you have continued to provide delicious meals of such great value under difficult circumstances throughout the COVID-19 outbreak.

Mike Bailey

Delicious, good serving, and good price.

Brian White

Great food...keeps raising the prices..does not treat, local repeat customers very well, asking them to wait while they serve others first. When you have a loyal customer base..don’t abuse them AND get greedy.

Deborah d'Entremont

We're so lucky to have Lamprai & Spice in Lunenburg! Suni is pure sunshine and her food is delicious. We've been enjoying these Sri Lankan delicacies since day one at the local Farmers' Market and we were thrilled when she opened up her cafe in town. Thank you Suni, for sharing your culinary talents and dishing it out with love every time!

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