The Sahara Cafe

Haley Allen

We love this cafe! We all had chicken shawarma gyros, seasoned fries & tried the chocolate & almond baklava. The sandwiches had nice flavor, fries were perfect with the crispy outside/soft inside & the baklavas were SO good. I tried both the chocolate & almond and liked both equally!

Amanda Tolles

Mediterranean food is my absolute favorite and I love trying new places from different areas. The service here is amazing! We were greeted promptly, and our waitress was very attentive. The cafe is quaint and cozy, love the regional decor. It was steadily busy while we were there but everyone was greeted quickly! The good: The sage tea was amazing! Very good flavor whether enjoying it hot or cold The hummus was very good. Portions were good sized. (Two people could easily share a plate) The chocolate baklava was to die for! Served warm and so delicate and amazing. Right down the street from the penny arcade. The not so good: Prices are very high (understandable for the tourist area but I was hoping the food would match) The felafel was almost cold, had it been hot it would have been a different story as the flavors were good but it wasn't. The lamb was tough. Overall for a salad, a combo kabob plate, order of felafel and a baklava and 2 teas we paid over $80 which is steep for a lunch in my opinion. Especially to walk away disappointed at the food quality. I'm happy we tried somewhere new today, the flavors were unique, I love Manitou Springs so I was excited to try Sahara Cafe today.

Elodie Broussard

Absolutely fantastic experience! The atmosphere was inviting, and the service was top-notch. I highly recommend trying the Chicken Shawarma Gyro and the baklava—they were both delicious! The hot sage tea was also a standout and a must-try. Our waiter, Nova, had excellent recommendations and made our first visit to Sahara Cafe truly memorable. Impeccable service all around—we can’t wait to come back!

Randa Hadix

Best food we ate while in Colorado. The tzatziki was amazing, everything was fresh and hot. Took a little bit to get our food, but we knew it was fresh and we weren’t in a hurry. Falafel was seasoned great. I have nothing but good things to say about our meal. Wish they had one of these in Tulsa. Definitely recommend if you’re looking for good Mediterranean food 💕💕💕

Winnie Downton

Cute little cafe! Waitress (young woman w curly/wavy black hair) was very nice and attentive. Got the lamb gyro, it was a little different from the gyros where I’m from (more tahini less tzatziki) but very delicious and well seasoned! If you get a side of fries - beware, the portion is very large. Perfect for sharing, but probably too much for most people to eat all by themself. I also got a sage tea, very good as well. Would definitely come here again!