PERSEPOLIS CAFE – Middle Eastern
Family-owned Persian café on St. Augustine Road in Jacksonville, founded by Zina to serve the community fresh, authentic halal Persian cooking daily. Kubideh and jujeh kabobs over aromatic saffron rice anchor the menu beside hearty stews, hummus, baba ganoush, falafel, gyros, and — a sweet surprise — French pastries and homemade Persian desserts. Everything is made per order from carefully sourced ingredients, served with warm, courteous care in a casual room. It suits Jacksonville's Persian community, halal diners, kabob devotees, and anyone finishing lunch with rosewater and pastry.
6082 SAINT AUGUSTINE RD, JACKSONVILLE, FL 32217 904-374-1619 https://www.persepoliscafe.com/menu0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
Dairy-Free at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Persian Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 8 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank (Saturday Special), Shirazi Salad and Tabbouleh. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 2 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Tabbouleh and Gyro. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 1 low-carb-tagged dish on its current menu, including Drink. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Falafel. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
PERSEPOLIS CAFE in Jacksonville has 4 heart-healthy-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Persian Stew. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at PERSEPOLIS CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Gyro | 44 g | 36.4 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Baba Ganoush | 39.9 g | 20 g |
| Tabbouleh | 58.7 g | 12.5 g |
| Shirazi Salad | 10.3 g | 2.3 g |
| Drink | 9.6 g | 0 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Hummus: Creamy chickpea dip with tahini and olive oil Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber
- Baba Ganoush: Roasted eggplant dip Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Alkaline
- Falafel: Fried chickpea patties Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Shirazi Salad: Diced cucumbers, tomatoes, and onions with lemon dressing Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Tabbouleh: Parsley, bulgur, tomatoes, and mint Dietary tags: High-Protein, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Kubideh Kabob: Ground meat kabob served with saffron rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jujeh Kabob: Marinated chicken kabob served with saffron rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro: Hand-crafted gyro meat Dietary tags: High-Protein Available at: dinner, lunch
- Persian Stew: Authentic slow-cooked stew Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Weekend Specials
- Zereshk Polo ba Morgh (Friday Special): Barberry rice with chicken Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baghali Polo with Lamb Shank (Saturday Special): Dill and fava bean rice with tender lamb shank Dietary tags: Halal, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Drink: Assorted beverage Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Halal, Whole30, Paleo, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, Anti-Inflammatory, South-Beach, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC, Alkaline, AIP, Renal, Macrobiotic, Slow-Carb, Lectin-Free
Frequently Asked Questions about PERSEPOLIS CAFE
- Is PERSEPOLIS CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. PERSEPOLIS CAFE has 4 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Falafel.
- What can I eat at PERSEPOLIS CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Shirazi Salad, Tabbouleh and Falafel carry the dairy-free tag, out of 4 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does PERSEPOLIS CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Shirazi Salad and Tabbouleh.
- Is PERSEPOLIS CAFE gluten-free?
- 1 dish is tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at PERSEPOLIS CAFE?
- Gyro, at roughly 36.4g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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