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Cafe, Asian, Thai, Vietnamese
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Reviewed 5 June 2023 via mobile

Extremely good food and excellent service we had streamed dim sims, rice paper rolls and an outstanding laksa. This place is certainly worth a visit and they have various forms of delivery in the Cairns CBD

Date of visit: June 2023
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Reviewed 1 May 2023

Wow. Hasn't this place dropped the ball! After being a customer for over 10 years (and still never being recognised when I go in. 🤷) I thought initially, that it was a busy thing, but since I've realised... it's just really bad service! The quality...of the food has plummeted since Covid yet the prices have skyrocketed. Don't tell me it's inflation. They were already expensive to start with BUT they had a reputation. Now they are rude, cut corners and serve some of the most flavourless SE Asian food in Australia! And that's a big bad call.. PS Don't ever assume your customers don't have a better precedent than the crap you are serving for top price 🤷More

Date of visit: May 2023
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Reviewed 24 April 2023 via mobile

Awesome food ! I had the beef noodle soup and it was do delicious, thank you I was very impressed, the place is very clean the staff very friendly

Date of visit: April 2023
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Reviewed 27 August 2022 via mobile

Great food and great service. A well priced Thai spot within walking distance of the Holiday Inn where we were staying. Friendly service and the food was tasty and good sized meal. Would recommend.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 21 August 2022

I am been enjoying Tia cafe for many years and has been my favourite eating spot in Cairns. At lest once a week i was eating there.Over last few months have noticed a decline in standard of food and service. Very disappointed with last few...times I have been. I will be back to try again but not as ofter anymore.More

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 12 August 2022 via mobile

Such a beautiful meal. A big variety of courses. Entree spring rolls and prawn sticks. Main - fish soup, whole fish and a really nice fish dish. Staff were very attentive and very helpful even giving special plates and cutlery to small child with us.

Date of visit: August 2022
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Reviewed 28 June 2022

seriously, just the best food around. Inexpensive, delicious, and a friendly team... now i'm padding out the word count

Date of visit: May 2022
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Reviewed 14 June 2022

Food was excellent. Mixed entree $9 very good especially the dim sum Crying Tiger approx $24 best I’ve ever had Peanut Chicken approx $24 average Large Steam rice $7 Price are high for the location and decor but the taste is worth it. I’ll be...back to try the seafood. Credit cards have a surcharge.More

Date of visit: June 2022
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Reviewed 3 May 2022

Well priced pretty good food for Cairns - don't worry about the location. Always had a great Thai dinner - recommend anything on the menu.

Date of visit: November 2021
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Reviewed 15 April 2022

Is it the best Thai food in Cairns? No. Is it a classy place to take your new client for a meal to impress them? Again, no. What it is is a busy, vibrant suburban restaurant/takeaway with good quality food, huge serves and quick, friendly...service. It's very easy to see why it's so popular. If you're not a big eater, a main with rice could easily serve two. A great place to go with friends or family for an informal meal. Bonus, it's BYO so you can pop into the bottle shop just down the street and chose whatever beverage takes your fancy.More

Date of visit: March 2022
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Reviewed 30 July 2021 via mobile

This small restaurant boasts of a wide range of food. However, it is basically the same wok based cooking. It is not cheap for the surroundings and the food is OK rather than very good.

Date of visit: July 2021
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Reviewed 1 July 2021

This is a super nice friendly place for some breakfast or a delicous Vietnamese lunch. The bread I had was super fresh and toasted, fresh crispy vegetables and delicious tender pork! The cafe is a bit further away from the city center, but definitely worth...to travel for if you like this cuisine! Will come back tomorrow 🖤More

Date of visit: June 2021
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Reviewed 5 June 2021 via mobile

Today was the second time I ate here and again amazing! The first time I had the stir fried ginger and vegetables with chicken and today I had the Pad see ew and again delicious! Super friendly staff, great affordable prices and quickly made! This...is going to be my place to get Thai food from now onMore

Date of visit: May 2021
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Reviewed 20 April 2021 via mobile

Amazing delicious authentic food! Very friendly staff and service. Could never go wrong with any dish!

Date of visit: April 2021
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Reviewed 23 March 2021 via mobile

Excellent find the quality of the food was exceptional. Service was prompt and friendly. Menu choices very good. Each dish that I sampled was a taste sensation with its own individual style and taste. We had the whole fish that was fresh and tasty. Definitely...will be back and everyone I told about this gem said they loved it too. Thanks for the great food.More

Date of visit: March 2021
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TIA'S CAFE IN CAIRNS - Updated 2023 Restaurant Reviews, Photos & Restaurant Reviews - Food Delivery & Takeaway - Tripadvisor

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Yes, Tia's Cafe in Cairns offers takeaway services.

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Tia's Cafe in Cairns is rated accordingly in the following categories by Tripadvisor travellers:
  • Food: 4.5
  • Service: 4.5
  • Value: 4.5
  • Atmosphere: 4