Sahara Cafe

Definitive value for money; great food for a good price with large portions. The service was amazing (thanks to Christina)!

We went veggie platter and mixed platter to share with one or each baklava to share. So much food we had to take some to go. Highlights were definitely hummus, pita bread, falafel and all the baklava.

Excellent food and excellent service at Sahara Cafe. We could smell the food from the springs behind the restaurant and that's what led us here. Came with a group and we each got a different shawarma. They were absolutely delicious. The meat was so well seasoned and hot and fresh. My butterscotch iced coffee was spectacular and my sister enjoyed her Turkish coffee. The baklava was also delicious. Would highly recommend. And if your wondering where the delicious smell is coming from, it's here!

The food was delicious! Staff were friendly, efficient, and explained the menu so well! The flavors were amazing! We also tried the Turkish coffee and it was delicious! I will absolutely be going back and recommending to family and friends.

Went here on a rainy Monday. Super friendly staff and very accommodating. They hustled to get tables in to accommodate guests that were outside when it started to rain. The food is delicious and the portions are large! Would highly recommend the veggie plate and the gyros. So the Sahara Gyro actually has multiple meats -beef, chicken and gyro meat! It is amazing! The fries were good but they were a little cold. Their baklava is to die for. Take your baklava and a coffee to go after you eat and stroll the town and enjoy the view of the river. As far as the ambience, it was nice. I love the lamps. I do wish they updated the decor a little bit. It’s a bit dated. And I also wish they had some really cool Middle Eastern music to go along with the food. But overall, loved it and we’ll be back!

Great staff. Freshly made food (key).
Place needs a renovation, though.
Price could be lower but it's a tourist spot, it's fresh food, and we live in inflationary times.

I got the lamb gyro, so delicious. They put sumac on the outside of the pita. Don't think I had it like that before. Added extra flavor for sure.

For desert, they make their own baklava. Ordered my baklava, and Christina was kind enough to ask if I wanted extra honey on top. Oh my!! A fella can get spoiled like that real quick.
Thank you kindly for the great food and bless you for your awesome service service

The delicious smell led us into the restaurant. Food was so good and authentic the service was excellent, the waitress was super friendly. I got the Sahara gyro, very well seasoned and tasty. Very cute little town and great spot to grab a quick bite. Would definitely come back.

Outstanding experience. The lamb shawarma was delicious and you got plenty of food at a great price. The Turkish coffee was an enlightening experience and now I want to start drinking it every day. The traditional baklava was flaky and sweet.

Our waitress, Kristina, was the real star of the show, though. She was busting her butt by herself at the front of the house getting a dinner rush served, and still managed to get everything out to patrons quickly. She even had some multilingual skills to accommodate the table near us.

I recently dined at Sahara Cafe and had a fantastic experience. The server was incredibly sweet and attentive, making our dining experience truly enjoyable. The chicken salad I ordered was simply delicious, with fresh ingredients and flavorful seasoning. I highly recommend Sahara Cafe for its great service and tasty dishes, especially the chicken salad!

The Sahara Cafe caught my eye while driving through town so I dropped in for a late lunch. I wasn’t sorry for stopping. They have an extensive menu that covers a wide range of Mediterranean specialties. I can personally attest to the great taste of their lamb gyro.

Best beef kabob I've had in Colorado - perfectly seasoned, tender and juicy. Turkish coffee was amazing too - never had cardamom in my coffee and that's all I can think right now. Might drive up to Manitou just for this place again!

Very nice family and budget friendly find. The food was wonderful. There was a little wait, but they took our number so we could check out a few more shops while we waited.

Nice cozy atmosphere. Staff was friendly and accommodating. The food was delicious. I had the chicken shawarma and dolmas

I ordered the chicken gyro and the hummus appetizer. Everything came out in a timely manner and it was sooo good! I wish I remembered my servers name because she was awesome. Super friendly and very attentive. Best Mediterranean food I’ve had in awhile.

Wow!! Five stars across the board. Best Mediterranean food I’ve ever had. Atmosphere is clean and cozy. Service was excellent. Incredibly friendly staff. Highly recommend!!

Excellent value. Best Hummus of my life. Zatar seasoned warm pita-chefs kiss. We also split the kebab plate with lamb, beef, & chicken. Each meat want succulent.

Stopped here on a whim and man am I happy about that! One of the best Mediterranean food I’ve had. Our waitress was very nice as well. It’s a smaller restaurant but worth the wait. We ate outside and got to take in all the scenery and people watching. I had the falafel basket with taziki. So good!

Absolutely delicious and authentic. Amazing staff and service. My 5yr old won’t stop talking about the grilled cheese. We are heading back to Texas today but have to stop by on our way out for a grilled cheese. 😂 she is hard to impress. The chicken kebab, hummus and saffron rich is so delicious.

Honestly I was so pleasantly suppressed by the food here. Place from the outside doesn’t look like much but the food is amazzing!! Ordered the chicken shurma sandwich and it was one of the best I have ever had ver had. The sauce they use is special. Also ordered a special tea they have and that was amazing. The service was lightning fast and Sabrina our server was awesome polite, witty and on top of everything. Highly recommend eating here when you are in the area!

Great Mediterranean cuisine in a casual setting! The food was absolutely delicious and wasn't "Americanized", so the flavors were what you would hope for. The menu had a wide assortment of choices, with several appetizers and side items available to choose from. The young lady who waited upon us was very friendly and made us feel welcome. If there was any complaint, it was that the paper napkins were small and too thin. However, when everything else was perfect, it wasn't a big deal.