Everything was great! My wife, 1 yr old daughter and I loved it. The salad trio was unbelievable!! Will be... read moreEverything was great! My wife, 1 yr old daughter and I loved it. The salad trio was unbelievable!! Will be back. Thank you! read less

Really pleased with the service and quality of the food here. My girlfriend and I shared their 2 person value... read moreReally pleased with the service and quality of the food here. My girlfriend and I shared their 2 person value plate and it was a very generous amount of food, including a variety of different meats. The steak was especially delicious and tender. Their salad was fresh and had a really unique lemon pepper dressing. Great food for an affordable price. read less

Excellent dinner! We are staying in the area for one night and chose Sahara for dinner. My... read moreExcellent dinner! We are staying in the area for one night and chose Sahara for dinner. My husband had excellent lamb chops and I had a delicious gyro Greek salad. Highly recommend. read less

Charming environment! Amazingly sweet server. Quick service.
and...AMAZING food!
Lentil soup was the best we have ever had.
Kafka....yummy!
Hummus with... read moreCharming environment! Amazingly sweet server. Quick service.
and...AMAZING food!
Lentil soup was the best we have ever had.
Kafka....yummy!
Hummus with chicken...spicy and amazing!
And a delicious cheeseburger for the kiddio.
If we are ever zipping thru town again, we will be making this stop for sure! read less

My friend and I ate here for the first time today. The restaurant was so cute, cozy and decorated very... read moreMy friend and I ate here for the first time today. The restaurant was so cute, cozy and decorated very well. Our waitress Mona was so professional, friendly, knowledgeable and super helpful in helping us decide what to order. She made our experience very good and we will definitely be returning. I wish more restaurants had people like her working. The food was fresh and very tasty!! We both highly recommend a visit here. read less

Sahara's shawarma is perfectly cooked every time. Their hummus is smooth and yummy and the baklava is the... read moreSahara's shawarma is perfectly cooked every time. Their hummus is smooth and yummy and the baklava is the best in town. Service is fast and friendly. This is a Toledo area gem. read less

I have nothing bad to say about good food in huge portions, especially when it comes with a heaping tub... read moreI have nothing bad to say about good food in huge portions, especially when it comes with a heaping tub of garlic whip/paste.
Stopped by for a quick dinner on a road trip. Had half veggie sampler and half chicken shawarma plate. Veggie sampler was loaded with all the favorites, tabbouleh and fatoush salads were crisp and tasty and the grape leaves, falafel, and hummus were all very good. Chicken shawarma was juicy and flavorful.
Plus, it's always nice to support a nice family owned business. Will definitely come again. read less

Are you kidding me? I've lived a few minutes away for 4 years and I'm just now finding this... read moreAre you kidding me? I've lived a few minutes away for 4 years and I'm just now finding this place via Door Dash? Unreal. The quality and the amount of food for the price is amazing! A true gem!! read less

No joke, this place has the best hummus I've ever had. Ever. All over the country and this is the... read moreNo joke, this place has the best hummus I've ever had. Ever. All over the country and this is the best. Everything we had was amazing! read less

Visited right before Christmas, after looking for a healthier than fast food place. We both had chicken gyros and fries,... read moreVisited right before Christmas, after looking for a healthier than fast food place. We both had chicken gyros and fries, hummus and lentil soup. We loved it! Great food, good service! read less

I have ordered twice so far, both to go orders. Food quality is good and quick service.
Would definitely come back.

Work catered.
Rice, salad, hummus, and chicken with garlic sauce.
Very tasty, good quality meat.

Tremendous, delicious and authentic, the Sahara will please your palate in every way. The shawarma gyro meal is fabulous, arriving... read moreTremendous, delicious and authentic, the Sahara will please your palate in every way. The shawarma gyro meal is fabulous, arriving with delicate, perfectly grilled chicken and cut lamb strips. The tabouli sauce was great, as I expected, but the garlic sauce was astoundingly tasty; I’ve never had that before. Our waitress said it was a house recipe and only available at Sahara. I’d recommend a trip here to try it.
All 4 of us loved our meals. Each of us mentioned how awesome it was. read less

Fantastic food and wonderful service! Hummus is fabulous and stir fry excellent. They don't have a liquor license but you... read moreFantastic food and wonderful service! Hummus is fabulous and stir fry excellent. They don't have a liquor license but you are WELCOME to bring your own beverages! I haven't done that yet but it sounds fun. Check this out for dinner, or lunch! read less

The food is excellent! Great service too! We had the veggie sampler, baba ganoush, chicken shawarma sandwich and plate. The... read moreThe food is excellent! Great service too! We had the veggie sampler, baba ganoush, chicken shawarma sandwich and plate. The hummus that comes with the sampler is out of this world, the best we've ever had and we live in Chicago. Everything tasted fresh! Really impressed with this place! We'll be back next time we're in Toledo! read less

Everything was great! My wife, 1 yr old daughter and I loved it. The salad trio was unbelievable!! Will be... read moreEverything was great! My wife, 1 yr old daughter and I loved it. The salad trio was unbelievable!! Will be back. Thank you! read less

Common favorite spot for a special dinner/takeout with the family! Never have been disappointed by their service! Chicken shawarma is... read moreCommon favorite spot for a special dinner/takeout with the family! Never have been disappointed by their service! Chicken shawarma is a must try! With their garlic paste! read less

Great hummus, great food, great service! Go and visit this charming spot. It's in an unassuming location but it's close... read moreGreat hummus, great food, great service! Go and visit this charming spot. It's in an unassuming location but it's close to all the hotels and not hard to find. The food is great and the staff is delightful. I will definitely go out of my way to dine here on our next great road trip. read less

Very nice atmosphere for social gatherings or casual business lunches. The prices are decent for the size of a platter... read moreVery nice atmosphere for social gatherings or casual business lunches. The prices are decent for the size of a platter you are getting. I'd say that the average dish cost about $12, ranging upwards to $20 or higher for big party platters. I shared the Party Variety platter #1 with my family, and it was more than enough to feed 3 maybe 4 hungry people! The food is very good, and freshly made; there was nothing that tasted refrigerated, hell, even the fries were really good. Make sure you order some Kibi and use the olive oil supplied. Hummus was great, and even the soda was presented in very nice large glasses. Fun fact, they had both Coke and Pepsi products, as well as a variety of teas. I didn't order it, but there was mango and guava juice as well.
It is a very welcoming interior design, with enough tables to accommodate a larger party if need be. You can also come in solo or with a friend casually if you wanted. The staff is very nice and does not mind spending time with you to talk. The owner and his sister are Brasilian/Lebanese, which was awesome because I was as well. We didn't get a chance to talk Portuguese, but we will definetly have a next time. Saeid is even cousins with the owner of another great restaurant if Toledo, Sabor!
I had a superb time at Sahara, and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys Lebanese food. Frames food, big plates, welcoming smiles and discussion. I would day it is on the upper end of affordable though, so not something to come in randomly to nibble on something. Safe to say that the bill for two will be at least $20. But it is very much worth it.
- Clean single Bathroom, not automated.
- Free WiFi
- Coupons available, but make sure you print them
- They do have desserts, but I was too full to order any read less

Disclaimer: I am vegan.
Was looking for a lunch spot while visiting town and saw the great reviews for this spot... read moreDisclaimer: I am vegan.
Was looking for a lunch spot while visiting town and saw the great reviews for this spot so I gave it a try. They bring pita bread and chips right to the table, and I very highly recommend getting their hummus to go with! It was so smooth and creamy, and not too oily like some hummus is. I also had the falafel sandwich which was absolutely delicious! Was only able to finish my sandwhich and a bit of the hummus, so I was eating on the rest with several meals following. Anyone in the area should certainly give this place a try. The staff was kind and prompt, the food was light and delicious, prices were great for the amount of food I got. read less

This by far the best available! They have new owners and they now make even the baklava fresh! The first... read moreThis by far the best available! They have new owners and they now make even the baklava fresh! The first time I ate here was good enough to bring me back but the baklava was too doughy and you could tell it wasn't made fresh, in house.
I went again and was offered baklava and I declined telling the waitress I didn't like it.. she then explained the improvement to the owners and their pride in their food to be the best.. she brought me a small taste.. for free.. it was so light and flakey. Absolutely amazing. Best hummus, garlic sauce, lentil soup and Shoah tawook..
It was heaven in my mouth. The staff was kind, prompt and clean. The restaurant is always clean. Even the cook who brought my kabob out was nice.
This is my favorite restaurant in all of Ohio or Michigan. read less