The Tambo Store in Prince Edward

1368 County Rd 12, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0, Canada

★★★★★
(161 reviews)
Categories: Restaurant Convenience store Grocery store

About

Family owned general store near Sandbanks Park. We offer essentials grocery items as well as camping and fishing supplies, ice, firewood, snack foods, and candy. Our grill serves up hot and delicious burgers, fries, fish & chips, veggie burgers, and the best freshly squeezed lemonade you have ever tasted. Don't forget to finish off your meal with a deep fried Mars bar, ice cream cone, or milkshake.

Address
1368 County Rd 12, Prince Edward, ON K0K 2T0, Canada
Plus Code
WQQ2+H9 West Lake, Prince Edward, ON, Canada
Time Zone
America/Toronto

Business Hours

Sunday
8 AM–6 PM
Monday
8 AM–6 PM
Tuesday
8 AM–6 PM
Wednesday
8 AM–6 PM
Thursday
8 AM–6 PM
Friday
8 AM–6 PM
Saturday
8 AM–6 PM

Services

Service options
Outdoor seating Kerbside pickup On-site services Takeaway Dine-in
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible car park Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Offerings
Coffee
Dining options
Lunch Dinner Dessert Seating
Amenities
Gender-neutral toilets Toilets
Atmosphere
Casual
Crowd
LGBTQ+ friendly Transgender safe space
Planning
Accepts reservations
Payments
Credit cards Debit cards NFC mobile payments Credit cards
Children
Good for kids
Parking
Free of charge street parking Free parking lot

Reviews

4.5
★★★★★
161 reviews

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★★★★★
October 7, 2024

Excellent little one stop shop. Their wood was great for camping at Sandbanks and they had a canister of gas for our camp stove. Super personable and nice service. A good convenience store very close to Sandbanks Provincial Park. I suggested an edit for their hours as in the off season they are only open until 6 PM when I spoke with the owner. The parking lot is a little small but easy for quick trips.

★★★★
August 22, 2024

Was looking for a place to stop for lunch and found this place. My family and I were hesitant at first not knowing what to expect, as we weren’t familiar with the place. We asked a customer waiting in line and they recommended it. We had sausage on a bun, onion rings, fries and fried pickles. Oh and some freshly squeezed lemonade in 1L containers which were the best we’ve ever had!

★★★★★
August 2, 2024

This place is a go to!!! Food and selection is unbelievable. Philly Cheesesteak is a must try!!

★★★★★
August 2, 2024

Best burguer I have had so far in years. At first I was skeptical it would be that good but guess it was. The poutine was also good. I highly recommend the stop after spending the day in the beach

★★★★★
July 7, 2024

Awesome food. Kevin and Angela are warms and caring. All the food is great and the stir has all your essentials close by. So you don’t loose boat or beach time.

★★★★★
June 26, 2023

I’ve been eating at the tambo for a few years. Food is always amazing and portion sizes are huge. Staff is very friendly, and food is made quickly. Side note: The bacon cheeseburger might be my favourite burger in the county.

★★★★★
May 14, 2023

Tambo Snack Bar, located near Sandbanks Provincial Park, is a worthy addition to your Prince Edward County experience. Not for for the faint hearted, the bacon cheese burger is a delightful morsel, featuring premium cheddar, that you will barely be able to wrap your molars around. Fries are far better than average. My only regret is my inability to sample and report on any other offerings due to my limited belly capacity.

★★★★★
August 20, 2022

I stopped by for a snack on my way to see Sandbanks Provincial Park. They make everything fresh and by hand. The portions are generous and everything was delicious. Most notable was their fresh squeezed lemonade. It comes in a 1L container with a whole lemon. I should have taken a picture. It was incredible! They have a nice little spot to sit outside that had a bit of shade thanks to the umbrellas. Shade + lemonade = happiness on a hot summer day!

★★★★★
September 22, 2024

Great food, huge portions and super people !! Thanks Kevin

★★★★★
August 22, 2024

Very nice place to stop! Very charming people.

★★★★
Local Guide
August 22, 2024

Nice little convinience store and small local canteen. The convenience stores prices are really good, incomparable to a Quebec convenience store. There are a lot of fishing tackles. The restaurant is really good. The poutine, burger and freshly squeezed lemonade are delicious. Its just a shame theres no beer in convenience stores in Ontario.

★★★★★
Local Guide
July 22, 2024

Essential County institution run by a lovely family. Fantastic eats & service

★★★★★
Local Guide
June 22, 2024

Stopped by for lunch and split hot wings, a pogo, and fries. Everything was delicious, will definitely be back.

★★★★★
June 22, 2024

Big menu and great service! Definitely worth the stop!

★★★★★
May 22, 2024

Great people and service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Angela is the best

★★★★
December 22, 2023

4.5 star great new spot i went to with my kid. Good burgs and the Poutine was amazing goin there all summer now

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Visited in May 2023 for a quick lunch on the way to Sandbanks. We visited the restaurant, not the store, which is a small take-out place with some outdoor seating. The burger, fries, and onion rings were great! The outdoor seating only has one umbrella, and there is a portable restroom just outside.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

Have been going here for a long time, and it just keeps getting better! My daughter has informed me that she will no longer be drinking store-bought lemonade now that shes had a fresh squeezed lemonade at The Tambo,and her friend finally met a burger she could defeat! LOL! Thanks so much guys!!! Delicious as always, and we cant wait to go back Vegetarian options: They have veggie burgers, and many other items that are also vegetarian. Kid-friendliness: Great menu for picky kids!

★★★★★
December 22, 2023

Had the burger poutine and my boyfriend the chicken fried plater , the poutine was the best poutine i had ever ate , this was a positive side to my little visit will come back :-)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2023

The customer service is par excellence. Every single person out there is so welcoming and respectful. Love the vibe. Must visit, support local.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best fries and homemade pies!!!! But dont forget to get there early for the fresh loaves of Baker Kevins famous cheese bread. Toast it and set it under your freshly barbecued filet mignon with garlic and rosemary and youll have one of my simple food masterpiece dishes. Go to Tambo!!!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Love this place. It is close and they always have what I need. Friendliest faces around.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Very good food. Fresh lemonade. Big portions, great price

★★★
December 22, 2022

Excellent fish and Chip but poutine is ordinary. Sauce has no taste and they put a paper under the sauce??? Also, if you want to go inside you Still need a diaper on your face because people dont trust their 4th dose of vaccine. Very sad. Go their the 13th June 2022

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

My friend and I were out motorcycling in the county and came across this place can t say I ve had a better burger and fries in my life maybe because I was a little hungry but portions were enormous and price was very reasonable and highly recommend and can t wait to get back and try again.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Ice for 3.50 Worms for 4.00 Wood for 12.00 Propane 12.50 Amazing!!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

This place got recommended to us, which is a good thing. Otherwise we wouldnt even have noticed it - let alone thought to eat there. And it was so good, we found our way back there the very next day. The first day we split the hamburger and honestly it was so big, 1/2 was sufficient. The next day we got the chickpea curry, which had also been recommended to us. Who would have thought? Curry from this little place? Yup - it was excellent. And dont forget to order the lemonade. On a hot day, theres nothing like it. My bet is that everything is good here - and Id like to try it all.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had a delicious burger and fries with gravy...excellent lunch spot before or after Sandbanks.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Veggie burger Samosas Awesome

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Best spot ever. Best pie ever.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Had a great burger and fried, also that tamosa was brilliant!

December 22, 2022

On 11th of July 2022, the lady from the store asked as to were masks when we walked in, so we walked away.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fresh burgers! The fries are amazing

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Made to order ! Fresh and crisp. Big portion sizes. Fast service and friendly staff. Great option to pickup before heading to the beach. I love the lemonade $4 for 1litre . Burgers are juicy and hearty . Vegetarian options: A couple of Vegetarian options not really any vegan options . Vegetarian options are limited to veggie samosas , veggie curry , deep fried mushrooms , fries mozzarella sticks (for those that eat diary) .

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Kevin, the pineapple curry chicken wings were absolutely delicious.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

So damn good.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Beef and chicken burgers are delicious! Must try the lemonade too! Other things are ok. Tambosa was too salty, and overcooked. Chicken wings was too dry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

The poutine I had today was perfection! Thank you

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Food is good. Prices are pretty great. And faster then waiting in line for fast food ij picton.

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

amazing cheeseburger and poutine..! great combo value

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Good service, missing gluten-free options (could improvise). Strategically located! Vegetarian options: No gluten-free!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Delicious burgers, chicken burgers, and fries. Recommend the milkshakes snd lemonade too. Always a 5 star experience at The Tambo!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

One of the best burgers I ve had. Chicken Tenders were also very juicy

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Best burger I ve had in years, great prices, poutine is great. Best place to eat in Wellington area!

Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Not a fan of the store anymore. This used to be my go-to for camp supplies while I was in the area. Ownership changed a few years ago, and I personally (opinion) feel that the business has gone downhill since. I have trouble finding stuff in the store, a lot of camp essentials (or what I think would be essential) are not sold here, and the staff here arent particularly the friendliest anymore. Its sad, because I used to really enjoy shopping here. Now if I shop here, I also need to go to other stores to get what I need. I am saddened to say that I simply cannot recommend this place anymore. The food service on the other side of the building is certainly still great, but as a store, its not a one stop shop with friendly service anymore.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2022

Fresh cut fries, real ice-cream or meat-on-a-bun (yes, veggie burger too) is exactly what you need after a day in the park or a drive in Westlake. Did I mention Fresh-cut fries?!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Love the Tambo!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

Pies are the best!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2022

We arent from the area. We stopped here on the way home. My husband LOVED the burger. I had the fried chicken and a poutine. Both exceptional Great portions and flavourful !

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing options including their own homemade pies and bread!! They also sell BIG tackle boxes loaded and ready to go. Their take out has fresh lemonade and veg curry... such a great selection. And their hours are so good

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Amazing stop on the lovely County Road 12. A hidden gem. Very friendly owners/staff. Nice storefront with all you will need for camping etc. Toys, snacks, condiments, Fresh fruit etc. The hot food is DELICIOUS!! Funnel cakes, deep fried mars bars etc. A must stop on your way to or from any of the fabulous PEC Beaches. Thank you Tambo for serving us hungry locals! We will be back again and again. :)

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great food at very reasonable prices

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Loved the lemonade and burgers!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Tried the caramel apple pie. The bwst ive ever had

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Stopped 4 ice cream.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

A good place to have some lightly snack around the provincial park, do try their chicken burger, could be more value for money

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great burger! Friendly helpful staff, really enjoyed a straightforward meal, cant wait to try the curry.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Adorable little place. Great prices for food, very generous with their ice cream scoops.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great selection and they serve food too. Nice

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Very good and good price!!

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

Thank ! Good Coffee !!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great patty off the beaten path.

★★★★★
December 22, 2021

This is definitely our go to store for all essentials (& extras) on our way to the trailer! & they make the best cheese bread weve ever had!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Very nice and helpful people work there .

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Great store. Plus their fast good is delicious. Well worth the trip from Belleville

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2021

Excellent food! Very friendly service! It is so nice to be able to call and order your dinner and have someone on the other end who is friendly and polite. Unfortunately its not always the case at other eateries. A small family operated place like the old days and it shows in the quality of their food and service! If you live here in the county, The Tambo is the place to go for convenience and for an excellent meal! If you are visiting the area you dont want to miss out on a county hot spot! I know whats for dinner tonight! Cheers

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Best local store, under new management and very helpful.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Came for the $4 lemonade but stayed for the ice cream and amazing service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

This is the best camp store near the park, good prices and selection. They have ice and camp wood for great prices!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Owner is extremely friendly and provides awesome customer service

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The owner is very kind and goes above and beyond with customer service!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

My buddy Kevin Owens this place great food everyone should visit.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Its alright. Its clean. Good selection. Dont be fooled when Google maps tells you there is gas here. There is no gas at the Tambo.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Good food

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

the onwers are so kind and sweet. the nice lady gave me a big jug of ice cause I did not want to buy a hole bag. I bought some frech cheese bread that her husband bakes evey morning. I found some nice local honey and they sell all types of treats.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

The first moment we walked in, we were lost and disappointed that we couldnt make it to the beach. However the amazing service at this spot made my day, and made me eager to return. They were all friendly and very helpful. They bake homemade goods on the premises, which are all exceptional. Worth returning for sure.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Under new ownership. They are very friendly. The new owner bakes fresh pies and bread every morning. It taste amazing!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Friendly staff.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Perfect local convenience store with friendly staff!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2020

Family run business, very friendly and well stocked store.

★★★★★
December 22, 2020

Kevin and Ang are great people. Fresh pies, fudge, groceries and even a grill make it worth a stop.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Lots of different products

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Stopped for ice cream! Very friendly! Good ice cream! Cheap too!

★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Small convenience store. Has gas and propane.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

It had all what we needed in one-stop and we even got delighted with their awesome icecream

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Cute snackbar. Family owned

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Very friendly staff. Loved my poutine

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Awesome food... Great service.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Top tier snack bar

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Good hot dogs. Plenty of BDE.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great service and great hot dogs & fries superb BDE!

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

Great stop, it was just what I needed to completely fill up on BDE.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

We were told ot was nothing special, but the Tambo Tiki Shack snack bar turned out to be a blossoming source of BDE. Muchly recommended.

★★★★★
December 22, 2019

This place help me to achieve BDE. The food was exactly as expected. Life is different now.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

From ice cream to poutine our guests thoroughly enjoyed it.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2019

Cool bar and corner store in PEC!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Best dam service ever!

★★★★★
December 22, 2018

Excellent service, very nostalgic/warm and friendly place, represents the 70s, lot of products for camping, beach and general items, the snack bar is great. Highly recommended.

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Great burger and amazing fries

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Wow, the fries were amazing!! Quality homemade food, great place to stop if your heading to Sandbanks!

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2018

Nice spicy fries and burger

★★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Friendly service and all the camping essentials! We enjoyed a delicious scoop of Reids Dairy ice cream.

★★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

it has a small town family shop feel to it. Ice cream was great.

★★★★★
December 22, 2017

They stayed open late for me to get there to buy a couple of tanks of propane. I really appreciate it.

Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Its closed on Monday

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2017

Overpriced. The guides say its cheap and you can find good souvenirs there but personally I saw better souvenirs on the street shops also a lot more cheaper.

★★★
Local Guide
December 22, 2016

WAY OVERPRICED. Lacks the general store atmosphere or inventory it used to have. Fun to see they have two original photos of the TAMBO from the 60s, a childhood landmark memory fir many Ontarians. But I wont be going back.