Sahara Cafe

Found at the Te Aro area, Sahara Cafe is a Turkish takeaway that has become part of the Te Aro dining scene. Its central position makes it easy to reach on foot from most inner-city accommodation.

Expect the flavours of Turkey: at Turkish food venues like this, favourites such as iskender kebab and pide are usually on the menu. It is one of 15 Turkish venues we list in Wellington. The menu also crosses into cafe & brunch and fast food & takeaway territory.

Doors are open every day of the week. The earliest start is 5:30 am on Mondays, and the latest finish is 10:30 pm on Fridays. It stays open late on Friday and Saturday, which is handy after a show or a late flight. In total it trades for about 117 hours each week.

Facilities and services recorded for Sahara Cafe include wheelchair accessible. For budgeting, Turkish takeaways of this kind in New Zealand typically cost around $10–$20 per person (Budget). The neighbourhood is a busy food area – there are at least 10 other places to eat within a kilometre, so you have plenty of options for drinks before or dessert after.