The Sahara Cafe
954 Manitou Ave, Manitou Springs, CO
Crema's Take
“Tucked away in Manitou Springs, this charming café captures a slice of the Mediterranean with its warm, old-timey atmosphere complete with beautiful Turkish lamps—the kind of place you might stumble upon by accident and immediately feel like you've discovered something special. Beyond their specialty teas like hot sage that locals rave about, they serve generous mezze plates and kebabs that draw comparisons to beloved Mediterranean restaurants, all delivered with attentive service that makes you feel genuinely welcomed. It's the rare spot that works equally well for a long, lingering coffee date or a casual family meal, where the unhurried pace and genuine hospitality seem to be just as much a part of the menu as the food itself.”
What to expect
Strong matcha and tea selection. A slow-sit spot, good for meetings. Light food on the menu. Family friendly.
Google Reviews
Husband and I actually ended up at Sahara Café by complete accident. We walked into the wrong place and it turned out to be the best “mistake” we could’ve made. From the second we walked in, the service was unmatched. You can immediately feel the energy inside it’s warm,…
Little old time feel cafe with beautiful Turkish lamps. The hot sage tea was very good. The cold sage tea has less flavor due to the ice. Shared the messe plate. It was enough for the two of us. They also sell ice cream, coffee, and smoothies. The Turkish coffee was very…
Please if you’re here at the Cave of the winds and starving don’t come to this place! The lady was nice to be honest but there was a guy waiter he was the rudest! They got our order wrong and we still had to either eat or leave! And the food was cold
I was visiting from Las Vegas and came across this place. I’ve dined at several mediterranean restaurants in the past and this is one of my favorite cuisines. I ordered the chicken kebab plate. The chicken had flavor and was seasoned properly but it was extremely dry, which was…
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…
Crema Reviews
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