SAHARA CAFE – Middle Eastern
Family-owned Mediterranean standby serving Sarasota fresh, healthy cooking for over twenty years across two rooms — the Tamiami Trail original and the Clark Road location running to 8. Kafta meatballs headline the daily-made Middle Eastern canon at prices reviewers call reasonable. It suits Sarasota shawarma lunches, healthy-default households, two-location loyalists, and diners who measure a kitchen by two decades of consistency. The Tamiami Trail room keeps daytime hours while Clark Road carries the dinner shift to 8, six full days a week.
5070 Clark RoadSarasota, FL 34233 (941)954-1423 https://www.saharacafe941.com/0Cuisine: Middle Eastern
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-sodium, mediterranean, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, macrobiotic, soy-free
Diet fit at SAHARA CAFE
Dairy-Free at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Grape Leaves and Tabouleh Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 1 gluten-free-tagged dish on its current menu, including Baba Ghanoush. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 6 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Salad, Falafel and Grape Leaves. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 5 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Grape Leaves and Tabouleh Salad. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 6 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Salad, Falafel and Grape Leaves. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Heart-Healthy at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 1 heart-healthy-tagged dish on its current menu, including Grape Leaves. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Sodium at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 3 low-sodium-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Grape Leaves, Gyro Platter and Hummus. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Mediterranean at SAHARA CAFE
SAHARA CAFE in Sarasota has 5 mediterranean-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Greek Salad, Grape Leaves and Gyro Platter. 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 SAHARA CAFE
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Chicken Shawarma | 72.2 g | 52.8 g |
| Baba Ghanoush | 108.5 g | 24.5 g |
| Greek Salad | 5.7 g | 24.2 g |
| Falafel | 36.4 g | 23.7 g |
| Hummus | 30.9 g | 20.5 g |
| Tabouleh Salad | 92 g | 17.1 g |
| Turkish Coffee | 39.3 g | 5.6 g |
| Grape Leaves | 14.9 g | 3 g |
| Mint Tea | 1.4 g | 0.1 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Menu
Appetizers
- Hummus - $7.99: Chickpeas, tahini, lemon juice, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Alkaline, Renal, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
- Baba Ghanoush - $8.5: Roasted eggplant, tahini, and garlic Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Volumetrics, Alkaline, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Falafel - $6.99: Ground chickpeas and herbs, deep fried Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grape Leaves - $7.5: Stuffed with rice and herbs Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Macrobiotic Available at: dinner, lunch
Salads
- Tabouleh Salad - $8.99: Parsley, tomatoes, onions, and bulgur wheat Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol Available at: dinner, lunch
- Greek Salad - $9.5: Lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Mediterranean, Pescatarian, Atkins, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
Main Courses
- Chicken Shawarma - $14.99: Marinated chicken, served with rice and salad Dietary tags: High-Fiber Available at: dinner, lunch
- Gyro Platter - $15.5: Lamb and beef gyro meat, served with pita and tzatziki Dietary tags: Mediterranean, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory Available at: dinner, lunch
- Kebab Combo - $17.99: Skewered beef and chicken kebabs Available at: dinner, lunch
Beverages
- Turkish Coffee - $3.5: Strong, unfiltered coffee
- Mint Tea - $2.99: Freshly brewed tea with mint leaves
Frequently Asked Questions about SAHARA CAFE
- Is SAHARA CAFE dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. SAHARA CAFE has 5 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Falafel, Grape Leaves and Tabouleh Salad.
- What can I eat at SAHARA CAFE on a dairy-free diet?
- Falafel, Grape Leaves and Tabouleh Salad carry the dairy-free tag, out of 5 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does SAHARA CAFE have vegan options?
- Yes. 5 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Falafel and Grape Leaves.
- Is SAHARA 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 SAHARA CAFE?
- Chicken Shawarma, at roughly 52.8g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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