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 August 19th (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 takeout openings after 6:30 - give us a call! :) There are only dine-in reservations left before 5:15.
Soups:
1 of 2: Persian Lemon & Chick Pea! $8
So tasty and healthy! Onions, garlic, celery, carrots, preserved lemon, chick peas, a bit of rice, turmeric, cumin, coriander powder, cilantro, parsley, mint and paprika in this amazing herby soup!
(Vegan. Gluten and dairy free).
2 of 2: Indian Split Pea! $8 (Limited Amount)
Yellow 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 a winner! Not too hot. :)
(Vegan. Gluten and dairy free).
Appetizer:
Middle Eastern Green Split Pea Fritters! $14
Good for 2 to share, these are dellllllliccccious! Like falafels, they are made with soaked green split peas, onions, garlic, parsley, cumin, sesame seeds, coriander, green chilies, etc. Four are fried up until crunchy and come served with homemade labheh (a thickened strained yogurt) that is topped with crushed pistachios, a drizzle of pomegranate molasses with honey (which gives it a sweet, sour and salty element!) and chopped parsley!
(Vegetarian. Contains dairy and sesame. Gluten-free, but they are indeed fried in a communal fryer).
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:
Mediterranean Beef! $27
This is sooooooo good! Like eggplant parmesan, sliced eggplant is breaded with Panko breadcrumbs, garlic powder, black pepper, etc., and fried until soft and tender on the inside, but crunchy on the outside! Even if you're not an eggplant fan, it tastes really good done this way! It is then topped with a homemade tomato sauce (made with fresh parsley, rosemary, oregano, basil, carrots and San Marzano tomatoes), seasoned ground beef (onions, garlic, green bell peppers, cumin, coriander powder, cinnamon, allspice, nutmeg, ginger, sumac, chilies, etc.), and some sliced almonds. It is served with basmati rice and a little salad made with cucumbers, tomatoes, red onions, lettuce, lemon-pomegranate-honey dressing and topped with crumbled feta.
(Contains gluten and egg. Dairy-free without the feta. Almond-free without the almonds).
Dessert:
Orange, Pistachio & Almond Cake! $11
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).
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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