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 March 18th (4:00-8:00)

For a take-out order or reservation 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 15-20 minutes :)

Soup:

Azeri Tomato & Pigeon Pea! $8

Pigeon peas, onions, garlic, ginger, carrots, celery, thyme, turmeric, cumin, coriander powder, tomatoes, and preserved lemon in this tasty, chunky soup! Not spicy, just flavourful and comforting!

(Vegan. Gluten and dairy free).

Appetizer:

Return of the Bean & Cheese Empanada! $13

A flaky, buttery homemade dough stuffed with a filling of cheddr and spiced mashed pinto beans (onions, garlic, cumin, lime, ancho & chipotle powder, homemade tomato paste, oregano, etc.) and baked until brown. It's huge, very filling and can easily be split between two or even three 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:

Mexican Chicken Stew! $26

This is awesome - the stew is packed FULL of stuff and flavour! Onions, garlic, chopped bell peppers, sweet potatoes, grilled corn, black beans, chicken breast pieces, home-grown jalapenos, tomatoes, chipotle powder, annatto oil, ancho powder, cumin, oregano, black pepper a touch of cinnamon are in the stew! You get a generous portion of it topped with sliced avocado and cilantro. It is served with steamed rice and a little cheese quesadilla made with flour tortillas and cheddar cheese! An amazing plate to offset this cold, terrible winter! Not crazy hot, just flavourful!

(Gluten-free without the quesadilla - $24. Dairy-free without the cheese - you will get plain tortillas grilled up on the side instead $25).

Dessert:

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).

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