Sergey Boyko

We tried two pita wraps with meat, as well as a separate baba ghanoush pita, and everything was excellent. The pita was fresh and soft, the meat was flavorful and perfectly cooked, and the baba ghanoush was rich, smoky, and very well balanced. It's great to see that they offer plenty of options for vegans too. Generous portions and high-quality ingredients - we'll definitely be coming back and highly recommend this place to anyone who enjoys Greek food.

Jo A.

I came in from South Florida and Im waiting for check in at a nearby hotel. It was either Starbucks or this hem Sahara Cafe that I saw while getting supplies at Publix. While they dont have coffee or breakfast, their food definitely made up for how hungry I am! I forgot what I ordered but it was a big platter and it was good and filling. I didnt get to finish the platter so that was my dinner! Try it! Place is quiet and I got to work for a couple of hours. The internet I used was Publix- Guest and it was fast enough for me.

Ina Astreika

Delicious fresh food! Great prices. Will be back for sure, so glad they are just a few min away from home

Linda Ginsberg

Food was incredible- everything we ate was delicious. Even took home some items from their “market”. Price were very reasonable.

Pawel

Absolutely amazing food. Tastes like home cooked. Hummus is in house made. They don’t used canned chickpeas. The soak them and then cook every day!!! The same for most of the foods they serve. Super friendly service!!’

Stacy Ginn

Great food & a little hidden gem!! Apparently this is a 2nd location off the original restaurant in downtown. So glad I found it. Much better alternative to the chains on Clark Rd. Conveniently located off Honore. Forgot to post my first visit however I was back in less than a week! My meals were fresh, made to order and very flavorful. The hostess is really kind and loves giving you insight into the different options. Definitely recommend checking them out!! Right next door to Publix.

C B

Opted to give them a chance one Friday night and was pleasantly surprised. They worked with our dietary restrictions. We will be back. Support local small business!

Melis Fryar

Delicious. 20/10 everything was fresh and perfect. This is my new favorite restaurant in Sarasota. I’ll be back a lot!!

Alexandra Maus

Excellent food! Delicious gyro salad and yummy Tahini and hummus!! Order at counter but friendly staff.

The food was fast, fresh and delicious. It’s counter service to order but they bring the food to your table and clean up. We had the pita wraps, one gyro and one chicken. So good! The tzatziki sauce was SO yummy. It’s in a hidden plaza off Clark - a literal hidden gem.

I have been here 6 times now Each time I get something different It is my favorite place to go whenever I have time not just when im hungry The Chef here is always running around I will say. The taboulie is heavy on the herbs not the grain so she cuts a very large amount of herbs to create a bite of taboul that is so pleasant. Its easy to go heavy on the grain here to stretch the product but they'll do the opposite which is a sign of a place that is very lucky to have an intuitive Chef.

I don’t love Mediterranean food so I was not thrilled my co-worker picked here to eat, but WOW!! The food was outstanding. Probably one of the best pitas with Chicken I’ve had outside of a trip to Morocco. I also tried their falafel and it was cooked & textured perfectly. You order & pay at the counter and they will bring your food to your table. It isn’t large inside but the food was authentic and delicious, and you cannot beat the prices. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area!!

This place was SO GOOD! It’s taken us a long time to find a great Mediterranean food place and I’m obsessed. If you want something authentic and nutritious go check it out. I personally love the freshly fried falafel, grape leaves, and hummus.

I applaud the Sahara Cafe for offering. interesting healthy non-chain quality food. Their hummus is really good.

Just moved to Sarasota, visited Sahara for the first time, and WOW were we impressed! These are definitely family recipes – amazing flavors, no skimping of ingredients, everything was fresh. The owner was very helpful and pleasant, the restaurant exuded a “we know how to do this right” vibe, and the market has a cooler and shelves filled with little extras to take home (hard to find Bulgarian feta, kalamata olives, pastries and more). Sahara will be our new "go to" Mediterranean place. Highly recommend!

Excellent food. I ordered a falafel gyro and the combination: hummus, tsatsiki and tabouli sides ... Best I tasted in a long time. Being from NYC, I can surely state that the flavour and freshness was top notch. Will definitely be a regular to this Cafe. Highly recommended!

B

Just moved to Sarasota, visited Sahara for the first time, and WOW were we impressed! These are definitely family recipes – amazing flavors, no skimping of ingredients, everything was fresh. The owner was very helpful and pleasant, the restaurant exuded a “we know how to do this right” vibe, and the market has a cooler and shelves filled with little extras to take home (hard to find Bulgarian feta, kalamata olives, pastries and more). Sahara will be our new "go to" Mediterranean place. Highly recommend!

Jim Mathon

I applaud the Sahara Cafe for offering. interesting healthy non-chain quality food. Their hummus is really good.

Roger Wiebke

Clean establishment serving fresh and delicious food. I enjoy having lunch here and occasionally grabbing take out for the family dinner on the way home

Frank Jaramillo

Excellent food. I ordered a falafel gyro and the combination: hummus, tsatsiki and tabouli sides ... Best I tasted in a long time. Being from NYC, I can surely state that the flavour and freshness was top notch. Will definitely be a regular to this Cafe. Highly recommended!

Keenan Bryce Billiter

I have been here 6 times now Each time I get something different It is my favorite place to go whenever I have time not just when im hungry The Chef here is always running around I will say. The taboulie is heavy on the herbs not the grain so she cuts a very large amount of herbs to create a bite of taboul that is so pleasant. Its easy to go heavy on the grain here to stretch the product but they'll do the opposite which is a sign of a place that is very lucky to have an intuitive Chef.

Karen E

The food was fast, fresh and delicious. It’s counter service to order but they bring the food to your table and clean up. We had the pita wraps, one gyro and one chicken. So good! The tzatziki sauce was SO yummy. It’s in a hidden plaza off Clark - a literal hidden gem.

juliana hernandez

This place was SO GOOD! It’s taken us a long time to find a great Mediterranean food place and I’m obsessed. If you want something authentic and nutritious go check it out. I personally love the freshly fried falafel, grape leaves, and hummus.

Ashley P

I don’t love Mediterranean food so I was not thrilled my co-worker picked here to eat, but WOW!! The food was outstanding. Probably one of the best pitas with Chicken I’ve had outside of a trip to Morocco. I also tried their falafel and it was cooked & textured perfectly. You order & pay at the counter and they will bring your food to your table. It isn’t large inside but the food was authentic and delicious, and you cannot beat the prices. I highly recommend this to anyone in the area!!

Good food, so so service, even though everyone is nice, for the price should have a dedicated wait staff. Babaganoush & hummus are excellent.

Jim

Good food, so so service, even though everyone is nice, for the price should have a dedicated wait staff. Babaganoush & hummus are excellent.

Dawn Pondish

The food quality is very good and portions are ample. It is very casual as you order at the counter and food is delivered to your table. The presentation lacks as the plates are jammed with food but the benefit is leftovers to take home.

Went here because we are visiting and saw there were high reviews. Spanakopita was okay, unfortunately, the gyro platter was upsetting and the meat was dry and oily at the same time. Pita tasted like it had been frozen and it was like eating toilet paper. Greek salad for my other diner was “the worst greek salad i’ve ever had”. Gave a 2 for service because the host seemed rude, didn’t greet other than to have us notice the menus. Unfortunate find in Sarasota. Would not return. We were fed but there was no wow factor.

Lindsay

Went here because we are visiting and saw there were high reviews. Spanakopita was okay, unfortunately, the gyro platter was upsetting and the meat was dry and oily at the same time. Pita tasted like it had been frozen and it was like eating toilet paper. Greek salad for my other diner was “the worst greek salad i’ve ever had”. Gave a 2 for service because the host seemed rude, didn’t greet other than to have us notice the menus. Unfortunate find in Sarasota. Would not return. We were fed but there was no wow factor.

Only sit down restaurant I’ve ever you order at the counter like McDonald’s. Food was not good the hummus and Baba Baba ghanoush tasted like it was from a can. The hummus was definitely over mixed. It was thick as paste. The chicken was dry. The inside was dark and dingy. Definitely won’t be back again