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.

Wednesday July 15th (4:00-8:00)

‍ For a take-out 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 long!

Please note that due to the poor air quality, the patio will be closed today so Jenn doesn’t have to run around in the smoke :)

Soups:

1 of 2: Mexican Black Bean Puree! $8

Black beans, onions, garlic, jalapenos, tomato paste, cream corn, ancho & chipotle powder, annatto oil paprika, cinnamon, cumin, allspice, oregano, a touch of dark chocolate, lime juice, homemade whey, etc., all pureed together. So yummy! Not crazy hot, just flavourful! Topped with finely chopped red onions and cilantro to add some freshness! 

(Vegetarian. Gluten free. Contains whey).

2 of 2: Indian Split Pea! $8 - Limited Quantity - Jenn will remove when it’s sold out… :)

Split peas, finely chopped carrots, celery, onions, garlic, ginger, bay leaves, cumin, black mustard seeds, coriander, turmeric, cumin seeds, and green chilies in this classic soup. You either love split peas or you don’t - for those who do, this soup is winner! Not too hot. :)

(Vegan. Gluten and dairy free).

Appetizer:

Tex-Mex Elotes in a Bowl! $12

This is SOOOOO GOOD! Jenn is obsessed. Grilled corn kernels are cooked in a creamy sauce with mayo & sour cream, chipotle, cumin, jalapenos, white onions, green bell peppers and lime juice! It is served warm in a bowl (you eat it with a spoon) topped with crunchy pepitas, fresh cilantro and homemade queso fresco (crumbled white cheese) made with annatto oil. It is big enough to split between 2 - there is a touch of heat, but it’s offset by the sweetness of the corn!

(Vegetarian. Gluten free! Contains dairy and egg [from the mayo]).

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 Specials:

1 of 2: Dan’s Mexican Quesadilla of Dreams!

Chorizo Version $26; Sweet Potato Version $23

We have not done a quesadilla in ages - sometimes you forget how delicious they are! Homemade refried pinto beans are spread in the bottom of this big flour tortilla quesadilla (pinto beans, onions, garlic, cumin, chipotle, etc.) with good old fashioned shredded cheddar cheese and either crumbled chorizo sausage or roasted seasoned sweet potatoes! It is served with Dev’s delicious guacamole (avocadoes, tomatoes, lime juice, red onion, cilantro, cumin) and a fantastic Mexican slaw on the side (made with red and green cabbage, bell peppers, carrots, red onions, cilantro, pepitas and a creamy lime mayo dressing!) THE BEST! It has the perfect bite!

(Vegetarian with the sweet potato version. Contains dairy, egg and gluten).

2 of 2: Indian Beef Curry! $26 - Limited Quantity - Jenn will remove when it’s sold out… :)

This is made with premium beef brisket pieces! The meat cooked for hours in a VERY aromatic curry with just the right amount of heat (it’s definitely not mild, but it’s not unbearably hot)- onions, garlic, ginger, tomatoes, tomato paste, cinnamon sticks, bay leaves, paprika, brown sugar, black cardamom, black mustard seeds, turmeric, cumin, star anise, cloves, fennel, thyme, garam masala, coconut cream, Kashmiri chili powder, green chilies, a touch of red wine vinegar and curry leaves! There are also some mini potatoes and carrots in there! Served with basmati rice and our homemade naan! Topped with cilantro and fresh ginger! AMAZING flavour!

(Dairy-free without butter on the naan. Gluten-free without the naan. Add a GF tortilla instead for $1 extra).

Desserts:

1 of 2: Return of the Caribbean Banana Bread Pudding! $10

We’ve brought it back! Best served warm, this bread pudding is made with homemade banana bread, almonds, lime zest, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice, etc., and served with homemade crème Anglaise to pour on top. Big enough for 2!

(Contains gluten, eggs, dairy and almonds).

2 of 2: Return of the Chocolate Zucchini Cake! $10 - Limited Quantity - Jenn will remove when it’s sold out… :)

This is always popular! A very moist and rich chocolate cake with chocolate chips, grated zucchini and walnuts. The middle layer has chocolate pudding, and it has homemade whipped chocolate icing so good it could make you cry! Big enough for 2.

(Contains gluten, eggs, walnuts and dairy).

Please note that summer is officially here - this means that before we open at 4:00pm (or 9:00am on Sundays) we often have a multitude of take-out orders *already placed, as well as dine-in reservations. For July and August, call as early as possible to get your take-out order in to avoid disappointment! Jenn will try her best to update the website just above with each night’s status (how busy it is, etc.), but sometimes the phone rings so many times that it’s hard to stay caught up! :)

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