Welcome to Saffron in Saugeen Shores!
We have been serving international cuisine right here in Port Elgin since 2012! Everything is homemade, including our bread and desserts. Just below you will find information on reservations and take-out!
Today’s Specials & Reservation Information
RESERVATION PROTOCOL
The best way to make a reservation is to call 519-832-9121 any time after 1:30PM on Wednesdays to Saturdays (and you can call after 8:30AM on Sundays). If you wish to pre-order your food when you make your reservation, go for it! Walk-ins will only be accepted if it's a slow night for take-out, (take-out is about 80% of our business, thus reservations are strongly recommended!) :)
TAKE-OUT PROTOCOL
For our dinner service, call 519-832-9121 any time after 1:30 Wednesdays to Saturdays to place your take-out order in advance (after 8:30 on Sundays for breakfast). The hours for pick-up are in 5 minute increments between 4:00-7:45 for dinner (and 9:00-12:45 on Sunday). The regular menu is all available, plus daily features listed below.
Thursday March 26th (4:00-8:00)
For a take-our order or reservation, call 519-832-9121 any time after 1:30! The regular menu is available, plus the features below! We still have plenty of openings - give us a call! The wait won’t be more than 15 minutes!
Easter Hours: Yes, we are open Good Friday (April 3rd), but will be closed on Sunday April 5th in order to allow staff the time to drive and see family! Thanks for understanding!
Soup:
Chilean Bell Pepper Puree! $8
This soup is DELICIOUS, and a lovely yellow-orange colour! Bell peppers, onions, garlic, jalapenos, a touch of tomato paste, cottage cheese, and then crackers are added to thicken it before pureeing! A little sweet, and a little heat! It is not hot, just flavourful! SO GOOD and incredibly smooth - it was put through a sieve ladle by ladle! Jenn highly recommends it!
(Vegetarian. Contains gluten and dairy).
Appetizer:
Indian Spiced Green Split Pea Fritters! $13
These have a perfect crunch, similar to falafels! Soaked raw green split peas were pulsed up with onions, garlic, ginger, finely chopped cilantro and parsley, green chilies, cumin, coriander, turmeric, etc., and fried until crunchy! Four are served in an order with a homemade sweet tamarind & date chutney (made with toasted fennel, cumin and coriander seeds!) to dip! Good for 2 to share! Yum!
(Vegan. Gluten- and dairy-free, but they are indeed fried in a communal fryer, and are thus not celiac-friendly).
Drinks:
Chai $4.00
Our famous hot milky caffeinated sweet tea made with cardamom and ginger. :)
Coffee! $3.50
We have partnered with Rabbit Dash/Dizzy Bird here in town to serve you a cup of their delicious "Saffron Blend" - a medium-dark roast with nutty, syrupy hazelnut notes, and a bright aftertaste!
Cold Drinks:
Ginger Ale, A&W Root Beer, Coke, Diet Coke, Sprite $3
Fuze Iced Tea $3
Perrier or Lemon & Blood Orange San Pellegrino $3.50
Main:
Return of the Indian Korma! $25 (Veg: $23)
This is a very intricate and delicious dish made with ground toasted almonds, butter, onions, garlic, ginger, green cardamom, cumin, cinnamon, cloves, fenugreek, coriander powder, garam masala, chilies, etc., cream, yogurt and spinach. Served with basmati rice, our homemade naan bread, and a garnish of DELICIOUS house-made crispy fried onions and cilantro! Truly amazing, and with premium ingredients (we make ours home-style)! You choose either chicken OR cauliflower, green beans & carrots to get cooked in the sauce, depending if you want meat or vegetarian! :) This is not a tomato-based dish.
(Contains dairy and almonds. Gluten free with extra rice instead of naan, or a GF tortilla +$1. Vegetarian with the vegetable version. The fried onions are coated in a bit of cornstarch before frying and are done in a communal fryer with flour - so please advise us of any allergies).
Desserts:
1 of 2: Return of the Tres Leches Cake! $10
OH. MY. WORD. This is heavennnnnnly! A vanilla sponge cake soaked in condensed milk, evaporated milk, and cream (the texture is sooo good - kind of like tiramisu). It is topped with a thick layer of homemade whipped cream mixed with dulce de leche (caramel!) Big enough for 2! It is for those with a sweet tooth!
(Contains gluten, dairy and eggs).
2 of 2: Chai-Spiced Cake! $10
A very moist homemade layered cake with cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, nutmeg, ginger, black pepper and vanilla! With a cream cheese icing! Big enough for 2! It is amaaazing - the perfect flavour!
(Contains gluten, eggs and dairy).
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