Sahara Cafes & Patisseries are North African themed, independent cafes in Norwich, Norfolk. We are well known in the area, having served customers here since 2014.
We pride ourselves on making everyone feel welcome, creating a warm, friendly atmosphere and of course, providing some of the best North African inspired food and coffee in the city.
So if you fancy something a bit different, then Sahara Cafe’s in Norwich are for you.




North Africa has a rich abundance of culinary influences which we have tried to reflect in our menus.
We specialise in Sahara mint tea, Arabic coffee, traditional French patisserie and North African dishes such as vegetable tagine, chakchouka, cous-cous and hummus.
Vegeterian or Vegan? We got you covered too!
Norwich is a fantastic multi-cultural city brimming with life and in 2014 we wanted to bring our own style to the table.
Opening with our first cafe on Magdalen Street the same year, we sooned followed up in 2018 with our second site at St. Benedicts.
EXCELLENT Based on 279 reviews Posted on Google Matthew christian14/03/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The coffee is delicious as is the baklava! Friendly staff and atmosphere.Posted on Google Agnieszka S10/03/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I visited this place a few times. Staff always very nice and professional. Delicious vegan options.Posted on Google Deborah Young05/02/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. always delicious food, ambience very chill, service excellent, Thanks again xxxPosted on Google Sharon Smit24/01/2025Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Lovely, warm and friendly. Great food, amazing staff and delightful decor. Will definitely returnPosted on Google Fahima K25/11/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Very kind staff and friendly atmosphere. Had a nice light breakfast and I loved the tea! Eggs cooked perfectly!Posted on Google Lotfi Benkhalifa30/10/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I’m not familiar with the area struggle for a bit to find a place to eat, but we finally decided to go with cafe Sahara as an option, was the best decision ,Very good atmosphere delicious food, amazing design of artwork, very high customer service specially from one of the chefs called Mohammed really amazing i would love to visit it again Highly recommended to visitPosted on Google John Blackbourn21/10/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Delicious food, lovely place, very friendly service. I thought the food was expensive, but everywhere seems expensive these days, so maybe not.Posted on Google Cheryl Collier14/10/2024Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. First time visiting and was totally bowled over! Food, drink and service was all great and we went on a Monday! Not always a good time to try somewhere new, but this restaurant excelled. Already eager to return 😃
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