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 June 24th (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! :)
Note: we will be closed on Wednesday July 1st for Canada Day! We’ve tried opening in the past, but it’s always been slow since people have other plans - this time we’ll join in on the fun :) Thanks for understanding!
Today’s Features:
Soup:
Azerbaijani Vegetable, Chick Pea and Tomato! $8
So tasty! Cabbage, carrots, onions, garlic, tomato paste, chick peas, potatoes, parsley, mint, paprika, cumin & black pepper in this healthy and delicious soup from the mountains of Azerbaijan!
(Vegan. Gluten and dairy free).
Appetizers:
1 of 2: Middle Eastern Hummus & Muhammara Plate! $14
YUM! Dev’s homemade hummus is divine (chick peas, tahini, olive oil, garlic, lemon juice, cumin) and so is her muhammara (a roasted red pepper and walnut dip made with sweet pomegranate molasses and bread crumbs!) You get some of each served with a larger homemade naan bread grilled up. Good for 2 to share!
(Vegetarian. Contains gluten, walnuts and dairy).
2 of 2: Breaded Teriyaki Chicken Tacos! $14
Chicken breast pieces tossed in a homemade breading (Panko bread crumbs, egg, flour) and fried up until crunchy. Served in two soft-shelled grilled flour tortillas with house-pickled veggies (green cabbage, jalapenos, carrots and daikon radish in a sweetened vinegar dressing) and drizzled with homemade teriyaki sauce (ginger, garlic, hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice wine vinegar, brown sugar, honey)! Good for 2 to share!
(Contains soy, egg, sesame, cornstarch and gluten. Dairy free).
Leftovers Deal:
Home Fries! $7
Our famous breakfast home fries are seasoned, grilled up and drizzled with our house spiced mayo! Add fried eggs for $1.50 each. :)
(Vegetarian. Gluten and dairy free).
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 Feature:
Middle Eastern Kebab Plate! $26
This is amazing! A homemade ground beef kebab (minced onions and garlic, cumin, mint, paprika, chili flakes and parsley) grilled up and served with a delicious jeweled rice pilaf (caramelized onions, ground pistachios, orange peel, dried cranberries, apricots, butter), a homemade yogurt-garlic-tahini sauce to dip (it is drool-worthy!) and a salad with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions and a lemon herb dressing that is topped with homemade naan chips. So good! Lots of steps went into making it!
(Gluten free without the naan chips on the salad. Contains dairy, pistachios and sesame).
Desserts:
1 of 2: Mango-Pineapple Sponge Cake! $10
Trifle-style, this is a lovely homemade sponge cake layered with crushed pineapple and mango chunks and homemade whipped cream, cream cheese and some condensed milk! It has a graham bottom! Sprinkled with a light amount of toasted coconut! Tropical and delicious! Big enough for 2. :)
(Contains gluten, eggs and dairy).
2 of 2: Chocolate Raspberry Cake! 10
Layers of homemade chocolate sponge cake brushed with coffee syrup and homemade chocolate whipped cream. Topped with homemade raspberry coulis (made with fresh raspberries!) and dark chocolate bark (made here)! Ugh!
(Contains gluten, dairy and eggs).
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