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.

Friday August 28th (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! :)

Soup:

Mexican Beet Puree! $8

So tasty! Onions, garlic, beets, potatoes, chipotles, cumin, lemon juice, etc., in this delicious red pureed soup! Topped with sour cream, house-made pickled jalapenos and toasted pepitas!

(Vegetarian. Gluten free. Dairy free/vegan without the sour cream).

Appetizer:

Return of the Bean & Cheese Empanada! $14

A flaky, buttery homemade dough stuffed with a filling of cheddar and spiced mashed pinto beans (onions, garlic, cumin, lime, ancho & chipotle powder, oregano, etc.) and baked until brown. It's huge, very filling and can easily be split between 2-3 people!

(Vegetarian. Contains gluten and dairy).

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:

South American Pork & Vegetable Stew! $26

SOOOO GOOD. Onions, garlic, bell peppers, mini white potatoes, beer (yes, a few cans of cerveza went in there!), pork shoulder pieces, tomatoes, corn, hominy (a unique and tasty corn cooked in lye), chipotles, cumin, cilantro, paprika, oregano, a bit of soy sauce, all cooked down for hours! The stew is served with steamed rice and a small grilled cheddar cheese quesadilla to eat it with! Simple ingredients but bursting with flavour - classic comfort food!

(Contains gluten, corn, soy and dairy. You can have it without the quesadilla to make it dairy-free [$23]).

Desserts:

1 of 3: Orange, Pistachio & Almond Cake! $11 - Limited Amount!

Amazing! The cake base is made with crushed pistachios and almonds, cardamom and freshly squeezed oranges. It has a butter cream icing made with fresh orange zest! So fresh-tasting!!! Big enough for 2. :)

(Contains almonds, gluten, dairy and eggs).

2 of 3: Apple & Plum Galette! $8

A homemade pie crust brushed with coconut sugar baked with plums, apples and brown sugar. Topped with almonds, it is best served warm! It comes with homemade vanilla-almond extract whipped cream :) A bit of tart flavour, a bit of sweet - it’s for those who love less-sweet desserts! Jenn devoured hers!

(Contains gluten, dairy, eggs and almonds).

3 of 3: Brazilian Ice Box Cake! $10

Layers of homemade chocolate lady fingers (a baked cookie-like treat made with flour and egg whites) and butter cookies soaked in homemade coffee syrup and layered with a condensed milk and cream custard. Topped with homemade whipped cream and chocolate shavings. Big enough for 2!

(Contains gluten, cornstarch, dairy and eggs!)

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