Cafe Saffron

This is a small restaurant with limited seating. It was a little hot when we visited but it was a very hot day. The food was very good. My wife and I had the beef Shawarma sandwiches and they were very good. Nice amount of spice but not overwhelming. We both really liked their tzatziki sauce. One daughter had the chicken Shawarma sandwich and also thought it was good with a nice level of spice. My other daughter had the chicken kabobs with rice. She liked it as well. I tasted the rice and thought it was very good. We also tried the humus and it was nice. My girls told me they have a friend whose family is from Iran and they eat here often so I would think it's pretty authentic.

Wow, I came here a few months ago looking for Kehbab. And I come into this tiny place and I'm suspect. I order the Kubideh one of my favorites from growing up. He goes back and starts cooking and a little bit later out comes the food on a styrofoam plate. I was shocked and dismayed and really worried. I took my first bite and omg a flavor and texture I haven't had in years. I come here every time I am in Norman. I have been to Persian restaurants that charge far more and you get tumeric instead is saffron. What a treasure you have here. My photo is horrible and doesn't convey it but it's really good and I will be going there again for lunch.

When you walk in Cafe Saffron it seems a little rough but don't let that get to you because the food is very good. It also tasted pretty authentic. The man who seemed to be the owner wasn't too friendly but the cook and possibly the wife seemed down to earth. We definitely got our moneys worth with out shawarma sandwiches and was quite satisfied.

They have the best rice! The number 10 is my go to. I usually pick this up to go and it's always hot and fresh. The portion sizes are large and can be shared.

Little hole-in-the-wall mom and pop type restaurants are always my favorite little gems to find. Cafe Saffron is probably my favorite of those types of places in Norman. It's super small and kind of cluttered feeling due to the size. Their kabobs are always amazingly seasoned and you get large portions. We usually get it to go but we actually sat down to eat in the store today. The owner was nice. We chuckled to ourselves as you could hear the older couple who runs it bickering in the back. When I want great kebabs or shawarma, this is one of the best spots to get it.

Best place in the whole Oklahoma state! Mom and pop are great at making food! It's a small place but with a full blast of flavors! The service is great

Best chicken shawarma i've had in Norman by far. The man who runs the place is really nice. Great service, cozy hole in the wall atmosphere, cool spot overall. Soda machine isn't working all the way, but he has a fridge with soda cans that makes up for it. Even if there was no soda machine I wouldn't care because the food was so good!

I moved away from Norman and the one food place that keeps me up at night because of how much I miss it, it feels like a hidden gem even though it is right next to campus and campus corner!!

DON'T JUDGE A BOOK BY IT'S COVER. Photos and reviews looked great so we went straight there. Took one look and turned around but couldn't stop thinking of the pictures of the food and decided to give it a try. The food was DELICIOUS!!! Rice was so good, I'm switching the brand I use at home. Don't skip the baklava. We are so glad we gave it a shot because this will be a family favorite from now on.

Amazing amazing amazing. Don't forget to add some sumac if you get it takeout! Koobideh kabob was some of the best I've ever had, and I've had more than my fair share of amazing Persian food