Sahara Bistro | Mediterranean Cuisine

5260 Northland Drive Northeast Ste C, Grand Rapids
(616) 719-1556

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Hummus with Kafta Gyro or Chicken Shawarma
Hummus with Kafta or Gyro
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Gyro Cheese Sambousek
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken Kafta Kebab
Shish Kebab Plate
Fattoush Salad
Baba Ghanoush
Shawarma Roll

Menu

Appetizers
Mediterranean Fried Pickles
6 pcs Breaded Pickle Spears served with our homemade Tzatziki
Charlie's Chicken Shawarma Fries
Seasoned Crinkle Fries Topped With Romaine Lettuce,pickled Turnips,speared Pickles,sweet Onion,chicken Shawarma And Our Signature Garlic Sauce Drizzled On Top
Bistro Loaded Toum
Our Signature Garlic Paste Dressed In Minced Pickle,parsley,sumac And Olive Oil
Bistro Loaded Garlic Fries
Crinkle Fries With Our Signature Garlic Sauce Topped With Pickle,parsley,sumac And Olive Oil
Mediteranean Spicy Breaded Chicken Wings
Crispy breaded chicken wings tossed in zesty red pepper, cilantro, and garlic zest.
Mediteranean Breaded Chicken Wings
Crispy Breaded Chicken Wings (6 pcs). Served with your choice of Ranch, BBQ, or Buffalo.
Vegetarian Grape Leaves
6 pcs of vegetarian grape leaves made with short grain rice, parsley, tomatoes, and onions with a lemon zest.
Loaded Gyro Fries
A big pile of crispy french fries covered in gyro, lettuce, tomato, parsley, red cabbage, onions, and drizzled with our homemade Turkish tzatziki sauce.
Spicy Crinkle Fries with Feta
Crinkle fries with zesty red pepper, cilantro, garlic zest and feta cheese. *This item cannot be made without cilantro.*
Gyro Cheese Sambousek
Six pieces of crispy fried pepper-jac cheese and gyro egg rolls, stuffed with our special cheese and gyro mix.
Arayess
Crispy quesadilla filled with ground meat, onion, and spices.
Falafel Appetizer
Eight pieces of crispy chickpea and fava fritter with our house mix of herbs and spices.
Cheese Sambousek
Six pieces of crispy fried Pepper Jack cheese spring rolls, stuffed with our special cheese mix.
Batata Harrah
Fried spicy cubed potatoes with a zesty red pepper, cilantro, and garlic zest. *This item cannot be made without cilantro.
Baba Ghannouj
Fire roasted eggplant dip with yogurt, lemon, garlic, and tahini.
Hummus with Meat
Creamy mix of chickpeas, lemon, and tahini with your choice of Kafta, Gyro, or Chicken Shawarma.
Hummus
Creamy mix of chickpeas, lemon, and tahini (sesame seed paste).

Soups & Salads
Bistro Greek
Romaine lettuce, tomato, cucumber, red onion, feta, and Kalamata olives tossed in our house mint and sumac dressing.
Crushed Lentil Soup
8oz cup of warming soup that that combines red lentils, vegetables, curry powder, cumin and lemon.
Tabbouleh
A salad of Lebanese origin consisting chiefly of cracked wheat, tomatoes, parsley, mint, onions, fresh lemon and olive oil.
Fattoush Salad
House Salad
Romaine lettuce, tomato, and cucumber tossed with zesty mint and sumac dressing

Lunch Specials: Pitas
Chicken Gyro Pita Lunch Combo
Shish Kebab Pita Lunch Combo
Chicken Kafta Kebab Pita Lunch Combo
Chicken Kafta Kebab, lettuce, tomato, Arabic style pickles and spicy garlic sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.
Falafel Pita Lunch Combo
Crispy falafel, tomato, romaine lettuce, and Arabic style pickles drizzled with our earthy tahini sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.
Sujouk Pita Lunch Combo
Sujouk kebab, tomato, Arabic pickles, red onion, and zesty house garlic sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.
Kafta Pita Lunch Combo
Kafta kebab, red onion, and tomato drizzled with our earthy tahini sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.
Gyro Pita Lunch Combo
Gyro meat, feta, romaine lettuce, red onion, and tomato dressed in a creamy tzatziki sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.
Chicken Sha. Pita Lunch Combo
Chicken Shawarma and Arabic style pickles, served with our zesty garlic sauce. This combo includes one side and fountain drink.

Lunch Special: Plates
Falafel Lunch Plate
Crispy Chickpeas and Fava Fritter with our hiuse mix of herbs and spices. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Gyro Lunch Plate
Mix of rotisserie-cooked seasoned Lamb and Beef. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Sujouk Kebab Lunch Plate
Spicy Ground Beef kebab with red pepper paste, herbs, and our special spice mix, and grilled until Juicy. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Kafta Kebab Lunch Plate
Ground Beef Kebab with parsley, onion, Lebanese spices and grilled until Juicy. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Shish Kebab Lunch Plate
Grilled beef Tenderloin cubes, marinated in our house spices, with grilled tomatoes and onions. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Chicken Kafta Kebab Lunch Plate
Chicken Kafta Kebab with parsley, onion, Lebanese spices and grilled until Juicy. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.
Chicken Shawarma Lunch Plate
Chicken thigh marinated in our house mix of spices and aromatic seasoning, grilled until tender. Served with Basmati Rice and your choice of House Salad Or Crushed Lentil Soup.

Pita
Chicken Gyro Pita
Chicken gyro, lettuce, tomato, Onion,pickles, feta, and tzatziki sauce rolled on a pita.
Shish Kebab Pita
Tenderloin marinated in our house spices and rolled with grilled onions and tomatoes on a pita.
Chicken Kafta Kebab Pita
Chicken kafta kebab, lettuce, tomato, Arabic style pickles and spicy garlic sauce.
Falafel Pita
Crispy falafel, hummus, tomato, romaine lettuce, Arabic style pickles, topped with tahini sauce, and rolled on a pita.
Sujouk Pita
Sujouk kebab, tomato, Arabic style pickles, red onion, and zesty house garlic sauce rolled on a pita.
Kafta Pita
Kafta kebab, red onions, and tomato drizzled with our earthy tahini sauce.
Gyro Pita
Gyro meat (mixture of beef and lamb), feta, romaine lettuce, red onion, tomato, dressed in a creamy Turkish tzatziki sauce and rolled on a pita.
Chicken Shawarma Pita
Chicken shawarma, Arabic style pickles, and zesty house garlic sauce, rolled on a pita.

Plates
Shish Kebab
Grilled Tenderloin marinared in our house spices, served with grilled tomatoes, onions, rice, and your choice of salad, hummus, or baba ghannouj.
Chicken Kafta Plate
Chicken kafta kebab with parsley, onion, and Lebanese spices and grilled until juicy.
Falafel Plate
Crispy chickpea and fava fritter blended with our house mix of herbs and spices. Served with tahini sauce.
Gyro Plate
Savory mix of rotisserie cooked seasoned ground lamb and beef. Served with Turkish tzatziki sauce.
Sujouk Plate
Spicy ground beef kebab with red pepper paste, herbs, and our special spice mix. Served with Basmati rice and your choice of side: hummus, baba ghannouj, or house salad.
Kafta Kebab Plate
Ground beef kebab with parsley, onion, and Lebanese spices. Grilled until juicy and served with tahini sauce.
Chicken Shawarma Plate
Chicken marinated with our house mix of spices, aromatic seasoning, and grilled until tender.

Shish Combos
Shish Combo for Eight to Ten
Four Shish Kebab skewers, two Kafta skewers, two Sujouk skewers, four Chicken Kafta skewers with your choice of Chicken Shawarma or Gyro with hummus, rice, and salad.
Shish Combo for Three to Five
Two shish kebab skewers, one Kafta skewer, one Sujouk skewer, two Chicken Kafta skewers with your choice of Chicken Shawarma or Gyro with rice, hummus, and salad.
Shish Combo for Two
One Kafta skewer, one shish kebab skewer, one chicken kafta skewer, and chicken shawarma with hummus, rice, and salad.

Gourmet Burgers
Wild Bull Burger
6oz beef patty, cheddar cheese, fried onion rings, and BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Sujouk Burger
6oz Sujouk(spicy Beef) Patty Served With Romaine Lettuce,tomatoe,onions,pickles ,and Toum(garlic Sauce) On A Toasted Brioche Bun
Charlie's Nashville Hot Chicken Burger
6oz chicken patty with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles and spicy 'Boom Boom' sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Charlie's Chicken Burger
6oz chicken patty with bacon, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and chipotle mayo on a toasted brioche bun.
The Gyro Burger
6oz beef patty, shredded gyro meat, lettuce, tomato, red onion, feta, and tzatziki sauce on a toasted bun.
Undertaker Burger
6oz beef patty, crispy onions, romaine lettuce, pepper jack cheese, beef bacon, tomatoes, and chipotle mayo on a toasted bun.
Sahara Classic Burger
6oz beef patty with our savory house burger sauce, cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce, tomato, and crispy onions on a toasted bun.

Kids Menu
Cheeseburger and Tater Tots
Plain cheeseburger with seasoned tater tots.
Chicken Tenders and Tater Tots
3 crispy pieces of chicken tenders with seasoned tater tots.

Sides
8oz Lebanese Salad Dressing
Zesty Lemon,mint,sumac And Olive Oil
4oz Lebanese Salad Dressing
Zesty Lemon,mint,sumac And Olive Oil
2oz Lebanese Salad Dressing
Zesty Lemon,mint ,sumac And Olive Oil
Mac N Cheese Bites
Melty In The Middle And Crispy Golden On The Outside
Shish Kebab Skewer
Shish Kebab Skewer With Grilled Onions and Tomatoes
Tahini Sauce 2 oz
Tatziki Sauce 8 oz
Side Gyro
Pita Bread
Tatziki Sauce 4 oz
Tatziki Sauce 2 oz
Garlic Sauce 2 oz
Rice
Grilled Shawarma
Sujouk Skewer
Kafta Skewer
Garlic Sauce 8 oz
Garlic Sauce 4 oz
Falafel Piece
Crispy chickpea and fava fritter with our house mix of herbs and spices.
Ranch Fries
Lemon Pepper Fries
Cajun Fries
Crinkle Fries
French Fries

Drinks
Chocolate Milk
Milk
Fresh Mint Pineapple Lemonade
Lemonade blended with fresh mint, pineapple, and Ice.
Fresh Mint Mango Lemonade
Lemonade Blended With Fresh Mint ,Mango, and Ice.
Waiakea Deep Well Water
Hawain Volcanic Water
Clear Mind Kombucha
Organic Rosemary,mint,sage And Green Tea
Organic Island Mango Kombucha
Organic Passionfruit,ginger And Green Tea
Organic Superberry Kombucha
Organic Raspberry,blueberry,goji Berry And oolong Tea
Fresh Mint Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade Blended With Fresh Mint,strawberries And Ice
Fresh Mint Berry Lemonade
Lemonade Blended With Fresh Mint ,raspberry,blackberry,blueberry And Ice
Lemon Mint Ice Chai
Freshly Brewed Ice Tea With Fresh Mint And Lemon Slices
Coconut Water
Sweet Coconut Water With Coconut Chunks
Organic Pomegranate Juice
Orange Juice
Organic Carrot Juice
Root Beer
Turkish Coffee
Kuii- Mango Flavor
Coconut milk drink with Nata de Coco.
Kuii- Pineapple Flavor
Coconut milk drink with Nata de Coco.
Lemonade
Peak Unsweetened Iced Tea
Panna Italian Water
One Liter
Bottle Water
Diet Coke
Fresh Mint Lemonade
Refreshing lemonade infused with fresh mint.
Barbican
Non-alcoholic malt beverage soda that is mainly sold in the Middle East and North Africa. We offer a variety of flavors: Wheat, Pomegranate, Lemon, Pineapple, and Peach.
Middle Eastern Mint Tea
Hot black Middle Eastern tea infused with fresh mint.
Cherry Coke
Sprite
Coke

Desserts
Crepes Puffs
Sweet pancake puffs filled with your choice of nutella or lotus.
Crepes
A sweet ultra thin pancake rolled with your choice of nutella or lotus.
Honey And Pistachio Rice Pudding
Rice,milk,sugar And Fragrant Rose Water Topped With Honey And Crushed Pistachio
Mixed Baklava Tray
Nutella Pistachio Cheesecake
New York Style Cheesecake Drizzled With Nutella And Pistachio
Baklava
Three pieces of crispy phyllo dough layered with butter, mixed ground nuts, rose water infused sugar syrup and topped crushed pistachios.
Lebanese Rice Pudding
Rice, milk, sugar And fragrant rose water

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Recent Reviews

As a westsider i’m so devastated there’s not a location in downtown Grand Rapids if you are looking for food, drop what you’re doing and run to this location we had this garlic sauce and it the stuff of dreams and the loaded gyro fries is A perfect appetizer and I’m still stuck, thinking how they keep the fries crispy under all the stuff they load on top and we also had the Sahara gyro and you can really tell how much time focus love and...
September 2026
I’ve driven by this place 100 times and thought I would finally try the food with my 11 year old daughter. We had an excellent lunch!!! The staff treated us like we were old friends and my 11 year old said it may be the best food she’s ever had!!! If you haven’t tried this place, it needs to make your list of local treasures.
September 2026
First time here. Had a wonderful meal with chicken Sharma, lental soup and the kid had cheeseburger meal. Both meals were excellent and price reasonable. The server was very kind, personable and accommodating. Definitely will be back! This restaurant was a nice find! 😋
August 2026

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Sahara Bistro | Mediterranean Cuisine

5260 Northland Drive Northeast Ste C, Grand Rapids, MI 49525
(616) 719-1556