Savor Cafe

I can’t believe we just discovered Savor Cafe SF—it’s absolutely fantastic! As someone who grew up in a Middle Eastern household, I often miss the flavors I loved as a child since my partner is vegan and I’m vegetarian. But Chef Mohamed has masterfully reimagined traditional dishes into plant-based delights without compromising on authenticity. Every bite is packed with rich, familiar flavors. I can’t wait to bring family and friends to experience this gem. Run, don’t walk!

Just got back from my birthday dinner and I cannot express to you how happy I am. I had tears in my eyes because there was so much flavor in every dish. Most vegetarian/vegan restaurants do not have the depth of flavor in even one of their dishes. But Savor had flavor in everything we had. We ordered 2 specials (see the one photo I took because everything was so delicious we forgot to take photos!), 2 tapas from the regular menu and 2 desserts. We also had 2 glasses of wine. But even with all the food and drinks, it came out to only about 65 dollars per person for this celebratory dinner. The chef/owner is amazing and the quality of food is what you expect from a fine dining experience but with a neighborhood friendly smile. Thank you, thank you 🩵

I ordered Uber eats from this restaurant. They wrapped a soupy dish in a paper container, then put it in plastic wrap. Unfortunately, the paper box seemed to eat a little more than I did. It’s okay because the food wasn’t great. This is the Artichoke and Pea Tagine. Does this look like $18 worth of food to you? I also posted the menu photo, for comparison.

TLDR: great food at fair prices We ordered a mushroom wrap that came with a hot soup and a sampler platter that came with a gazpacho cold soup. Everything tasted great, I was most thoroughly impressed with the falafel as it was flavorful and not dry. My gf really liked the cold soup

This place was an absolutely amazing find. Its been there for around 2 years. The menu is fully vegan with focus on Yemenese cuisine. All the offerings are Tapas style( small plates) many for sharing. We ordered about 6-7 dishes. 1. potato and sage torte 2. Wild mushrooms knaffe 3. Bakhlava 4. Falafel croquettes 5. Roasted cauliflower 6. House special ( collard green stew with lentils and pita) ( not on the menu), 7. Yemenese spice tea ( made from oatmilk), 8. Blueberry tart with toasted almonds. All the dishes were absolutely finger-licking delicious. The balance of flavors were amazing. I loved the house special collard green stew , the mushroom knaffe , potato torte and blueberry torte with almonds. The mushroom flavors in the knaffe was intense and that was something I absolutely loved. It came with a red pepper sauce which was equally delicious. The highlight for me was the house special collard green stew with lentils. It was suggested by the chef with great confidence and we ordered it based on that. The stew was rich, balanced in tens of spice level. It was very well complemented by the barbecued lentils and the pita to wipe it all from the plate 😀. At the end of the meal, when we thought we were full, the chef offered a blueberry torte ( on the house) and to accompany that, we ordered the Yemenese chai . I was absolutely surprised my the torte which had a great balance of sweetness , with the nutty flavor from toasted almonds which all complimented the blueberry flavor. The chai was mild but all the spice came through very well. Overall it was a great dining experience ( something that will start in my memory for a long time).

The place was pretty crowded while I was there, especially at the beginning. We were immediately warned of the long wait, but it was entirely worth it. We ordered a jackfruit wrap and a pulled king oyster burger, with lentil soup and a house salad. The soup was much better than the salad! We got the sides first and the main food quite a while later. The food was excellent; I was worried it wouldn't be enough, but for me it was filling. Although we ordered the burger once, we got two, which helped! The burgers also didn't come on standard buns, but rather a fluffy croissant-like round pastry, which complemented the mushroom very well. When we were done with the meal, we were offered a dessert on the house, and very passionately recommended which one we should take. We were paying with card and asked whether we can leave a tip in cash, and were told we don't even need to tip (which just made us want to tip more). Given how crowded the place was and how small the staff was, it was excellent and entirely worth the wait time!

Food was so nourishing and delicious and the owner was the sweetest. We had the harvest salad (veggies were sweet and tender), spinach wrap and the savor platter. Highly recommend this restaurant. They also serve dinner.

This! Is! It!!!!!!! This is the veggie place I have been waiting for. When people say "I didn't even miss the meat" this is the type of food they are talking about : delicious, full of flavor, creative, and high quality ingredients. The menu is tapas style. I went with just my partner but I wish we brought friends so we could have tried more dishes. We ordered a bunch of dishes and dug into them so fast I didn't get many photos, but I will be back again next week so I will try to add more then. We had this delicious garlicky garbanzo and potato soup to start, followed by the baby beet salad (my top dish! I don't know how they get the beets so flavorful!!!), the mushroom pate had a really delicate but deep umami flavor, and the trumpet scallop dish was ....just wow. It didn't look like scallops, but it was insanely good. We had the chocolate bread pudding and blueberry tart for dessert. I already can't wait to go back. Bonus: really good chill music.

Savor was such a joy to visit on my recent trip to SF. I'm always on the lookout for new vegan eats and Savor hit the spot with its healthy and flavorful Mediterranean menu. The place was a little smaller than I had thought it'd be from the pictures, and it seems there is no patio dining in the winter months. However, it was clean and cozy on the inside. The owner greeted me warmly and helped me pick out some dishes to try. Both were fantastic and very charmingly plated too. I honestly couldn't say which one I liked more. They came with a hearty lentil soup. If I were local I'd definitely be a regular here! A special thank you to the owner for the vegan croissant for my service pup :) He loved it, and so did I!

Our party of five was looking for a vegan-friendly restaurant and we were fortunate enough to discover Savor here on Yelp. Believe the raves. It's a cozy, inviting restaurant with superb service and vegan dishes that are among the best I have ever tasted. We ordered separately, but everyone shared, so I got to try tastes of the vegan melt, burger, Savor platter, and tofu sougar in addition to my own roasted harvest vegetables. The meal began with kale soup -- I happen to like kale, but even the non-kale-fans in the group agreed that it was sublime. The rest of the food was equally delicious, and if I lived nearby, I'd be back for roasted veggies at least once a week. Please, Savor, open a store in Palo Alto! I will be your best customer.

Chef Mo is amazing! Our dinner was perfectly paced and was basically a fine dining experience in a small cafe where the chef is also your server. We split 6 dishes and with a glass of wine each and the bill was under $120. The quality of food and service was amazing. chef Mo told us in depth about every dish. Some of our high lights included: Potato & Sage Torte which was potatoes, onion, sage, mustard, in phyllo, baked with vegan herbed butter . This is a must have dish as the flavors blend together perfectly into a melty and savory delight. Hodo Tofu Sougar with pine nuts nuts, babaganoush, caramelized onions, sumac, and harissa is another dish that blew us away and had us licking our plates. Wild Mushroom Knaffe with vegan cheese, shredded phyllo, roasted tomato-bell pepper sauce was full of different flavors with the mushrooms as the highlight The Green Yemeni Stew with okra,molokhia, kale, brown rice packed a lot of punch with a densely packed flavorful hot stew that was perfect refuge from the evening chill. We had two glasses of wine - a Malbec and a d'abruzzi that went perfectly with the food. The chef served us a complimentary tart with "dirty" Yemeni chai (he fortified the chai with a shot of espresso and sent us out the door with happy smiles and full stomachs.

Yelp asked "what went well?" Everything!! I can't get enough of this place. Great vegetarian/ vegan cuisine with a wonderful variety of food. So easy to forget meats, you won't miss it. Mohammad is one of the most friendly of hosts & is a pleasure to do business with. It's like dining at home! One other thing I have to mention, this visit the back round music was reggae ( Beatles songs to reggae ) & Mexican folk tunes, how cool is that?!! If you want to try something new & different Savor is the place to go, well worth the visit.

We came for lunch for a reservation for 6 on a Friday and right before I even entered I had a random passerby rave about the delicious food as a non-vegan... I knew I was in for a treat! The server was wonderful, friendly, and recommended a variety of dishes that ranged from light, savory, sweet, and definitely filling. I loved the falafels and their platters with the dips were a highlight for me! The salad was amazing, the pomegranates and olives complimented the cheese and dressing perfectly. The baklava is a must have though the entrees were really the star of the show! This place is definitely a crowd pleaser for everyone regardless of dietary needs!!!

Lovely little cafe with some amazing homemade vegan dishes. I came here to order takeout and it was great. All the entrees include a side salad or soup of the day. I tried their Portobello Shawarma and the Pulled king Trumpet Burger, which came in two making it easy to share or save one half for later. The shawarma wrap was loaded with veggies and a tasty tahini dressing. Although it ended up falling apart due to how wet the ingredients were, so I'd probably skip on this in the future. The vegan trumpet burger though was fantastic. I loved the house bbq sauce and the use of mushrooms was perfect. The two soups we had included were delicious as well. Their vegan cauliflower curry soup was the standout for sure. Definitely a great lunch and a spot I'd return again in the future.

I'm not vegan or vegetarian but I'd convert if I ate food from here everyday. On a whim my friend and I decided to catch-up and try something healthy, we found savor and it looked amazing. Parking in the area can be a bit difficult but it wasn't too bad. We got seated right away and the guy helping us gave us great recs we had 3 things that we shared and it was enough for us. We had the hot and cold asparagus which was amazing! I love asparagus and it wasn't overcooked , it was still crisp and it had a great sauce that went with it. We also had this dish with tofu and caramleized onions and some greens on the bottom. It was super flavorful and tasty, we devoured this so fast. The mushroom knaffe was so crispy with a bunch of savory mushrooms inside. We loved this as well. We ended dinner with their bread pudding and it was also super soft and not too sweet. Could taste some jam on top and cinnamon, was the perfect way to end the meal. Will definitely be coming back when i stop by in the area. Love this place and can't get enough of it! Total for 2 w/ tax & tip: $70

Wow! The best in SF hands down. It's a small spot but the food is creative and full of flavor. You won't be disappointed. The owner is so warm and the service is great. The environment is also kid friendly.

The best vegan food ever! We've eaten here several times and never been disappointed. Chef Mohamed has a magic touch to achieve amazing flavors, and he's always a good host. The space is nicely decorated, service is always good, even when the place is busy. Friends that have been skeptical about vegan food are always surprised. Highly recommend.

Openly carnivorous here and loved our vegetarian dinner at Savor! Mohammed kindly suggested we split the tomato soup, and I am not exaggerating when I say it may have been the best I've ever had. Everything else we ordered was delicious and priced well, and we especially loved the number of gluten free options on the menu (including desserts). We will gladly return.

Incredible vegan/vegetarian spot for middle eastern tapas, a much needed niche in the sunset. I had heard amazing things about it and was blown away by the dishes we tried. All of the dishes were unique, inventive, and a bold mix of flavors unlike anything I've had. I'm honestly shocked by the quality and uniqueness of the dishes, and that we have somewhere this special in the sunset. There's a reason for the rare 4.9 stars on yelp. Getting to the food: 1. Lentil soup- 5/5, was the soup of the day, very hearty and hit the spot on a cold rainy day. Nothing crazy unusual about this, but delicious. 2. The potato and sage torte- 5/5 this dish was incredibly flavorful and unlike anything I've had. Not even sure how to describe it. Delicious. 3. Mushroom knaffe- 5/5 a delicious savory spin on a common dessert, this was SO good. My only complaint is I wish it were bigger!! 4. Hodo Tofu Sougar- 5/5 again super interesting mix of flavors, and probably the best baba ganoush I have ever had. If it weren't for the baba ganoush I could probably skip this in the future but it was incredible. Can't wait to come back and try some of their day time dishes. Service was friendly and attentive, and the ambiance is cute and very unassuming given the shockingly high quality of food. This place is on the pricier end (16-19 dollars for relatively smalls tapas dishes) but to be honest with the quality and inventiveness of the dishes I would expect this to be in some 3 dollar sign restaurant downtown. Very grateful that it is not.

When I am a fan of a chef's creations, I would follow him anywhere. After semi-annual visits at Chef Mohammed's Saha at SF's Hotel Carlton, over to Berkeley where I was happy not to have to cross a bridge for it, I followed him back to the Hotel Carlton, and now to his 1 year old vegetarian/vegan Savor Cafe at Sunset. If I could whip up vegetarian and vegan dishes like the artichoke schwarma, wild mushroom knaffe, falafel croquettes, and mashi that was so good, we ordered 2, I would become vegetarian or vegan. So incredibly tasty, we didn't even miss the meat, well maybe just my "must have" salmon baklava from Saha that I still think and talk about.

Amazing vegan food that's delicious and not overpriced! And the service was very laid back & friendly which is how I like it. I will be going back to try the rest of the menu items!

It's my first time to visit coming from UCSF dental care, I had swollen cheek on my right side, my back tooth is in pain. I am not good in pronouncing words. I point what I wanted to order. Server man look at me. I tried to read the words of my order without asking if I want a drink. Two table (3 people) came after me, he served them water before they got their plates except me. I ordered cheesecake-he said it's good(I just want sweet from stress), I didnot know it Will be $10 after I asked for a receipt, also I ordered turmeric latte(it's super hot, can't drink it, I had to wait 25mins to be able to drink it when I made to Civic Center from N-train). It's not cool I am not served water, I felt discriminated (I am the only Asian in the room). Only reason I came to eat because I need for to take my swolllen tooth/check medication. I Will not come again!

This restaurant serves vegetarian and some vegan options. Had an amazing lunch here with my husband and our pup recently. We had the House Falafel Wrap with (their famous) cauliflower tomato soup and the Portobello Mushroom Shawarma with cauliflower tomato soup. For dessert, we tried their Blueberry Torte. All delicious and satisfying. Service was friendly and helpful. We sat outside on this recent visit.

I don't even know where to start with this one. The velvet curtain entrance, the savory smells and welcoming lighting. Our meal was right after New Years and some menu items were missing but the specials they did have were outrageously good! We enjoyed the banter among customers as well as with the waiter who had a unique way of communication as well as jokes. He told us everything we didn't know we needed. Bravo! A necessary SF experience

The food here was surprisingly good! To be honest, I didn't know this place was vegetarian until I sat down and looked more carefully at the menu. At first, I thought to myself: oh crap, why did I pick this place? But then I took the first bite of the portobello sandwich and it was sooo good! The crust is almost like a croissant, super crunchy and layered. The wrap was equally as tasty. The Yemeni stew was an interesting. I'm glad we ordered it to try, but I probably would not order that again. The Savir Platter came with 4 sauces and some pitas, I really liked the olive one and the garlicky one. Since each order comes with a soup, we tried both the cauliflower soup and the chilled stew (I forget what it was but taste a bit sour and full of herbs). The owner/chef is from Yemen and he is super nice. I like the food here: healthy and flavorful. Restaurant is nicely decorated and clean. I am not a huge fan of the desserts we had, but there's so many choices I want to try next time.

WHEN: friday ~ august 25, 2023 A small restaurant with local charm. They only serve vegetarian plates and have some really good single serving lunch items. The owner is also the server so you definitely get a personal feel to the meal. I got the Portabello mushroom lavash wrap ($15) which comes with a bowl of soup. The wrap comes with a creamy jalapeno sauce which I've never had before and added a great kick to the wrap. The service was great and food is great for a quick bite.

**Vegan and vegetarian friendly!** My friends and I have wanted to give Savor Cafe a try for some time now. We were thrilled with our experience. Lots of food was tried that are not pictured in this review. The bread was fresh and the platter of hummus's were delicious. All food had a plant based option fkr vegan folks and dietary restrictions. The place itself doubles as a cafe during the day serving coffee and pastries. There was a very small staff of 2 people and indoor and outdoor seating. Everyone was very friendly to us and helpful. All of the food was filling and tasty. My favorite was the vegan poke. My friend enjoyed many of the mushroom tapas. The dessert pictured was phenomenal. Definitely give this place a try if you love Mediterranean cuisine!

This is hands-down, the best vegan restaurant in San Francisco right now. It is far more delicious than Wild Seed or Rad Radish or any other vegan restaurant in the city. The service is superb, the owner is generous and gives little extras, if you come at the end of the night. The okra stew is spectacular. I cannot rave enough about how delicious this place is, fairly priced, and easy to park in the neighborhood. Everyone who is vegetarian or vegan in San Francisco needs to try Savor! I can't stop telling my friends about it.

Quaint and delicious cafe! Not too busy and chef felt like a family friend with warm and generous service. Not normally one for vegan and vegetarian fare, but the thought never crossed my mind as I was enjoying the falafel, spinach lentil soup, and smooth cortado. Felt as if I was stepping into an old world cafe somewhere in France, or Yemen. Delicious, highly recommend!

Where do I even start with this place.. it's so so so good! Definitely never had vegetarian food that tasted this good! We have been here 4 different times! Everything I have tried here is so good! Honestly, can't go wrong with any dish! the wild mushroom pate has to be my favorite of all time! If you do get a chance to try the tempura squash and the trumpet mushroom, it was the specials for the day, but it was oh so yummy! If you are thinking about trying this place, I highly recommend you try it!! Pro tip- bring your own bottle of wine, no corkage fee!!! Also make a reservation on Yelp, as they do get very busy!

No frills cafe with simple ambiance and fantastic food with a creative twist on Arabic/Mediterranean cuisine. The chef clearly is passionate about his creations and they did not disappoint. We went there with my team and everyone was so wow'ed by the food that they all wanted to come back to try other things on the menu. We ordered the savor platter, yemeni okra stew, mujadara, mushroom patty melts, mushroom knaffe. The entrees came with either cold gazpacho or quinoa lentil soup. Everything was epic in taste, presentation and portion size. Only additional feedback I would have is - the menu layout was a little confusing and could be made easier to read and order. Will definitely bring everyone I know here!

After years of going to the Carlton Hotel for Saha and the Berkeley location, I finally tried the Savor cafe. Inside there are about five tables and a very compact kitchen. Outside there were three small tables on the sidewalk, and where I was camped out. I was able to get a lunch item for dinnner. it was a Jackfruit Shawarma. Hot and toasty, it was recommened I keep the Shawarma in the paper to keep it from falling apart, but be careful, it will drip sauce at the bottom. This was my number one pick for the night. The tzatziki sauce was very bright, flavors perfect. I would definalty get this again. My second favorite item was the Mashi, a stuff eggplant. The suprise of sumac sprinkled in, corn and sauce, I ended up ording a second helping of this towards the end of the meal. These first two items were filling. My third favorite was the Knaffe. The toasted phyllo dough shell and mushroom in the center with the bell pepper sauce was fantastic. Finally I rodered the falafel croquetts, a nice crust was formed on teh falafel with a dab of sauce on top. After ordering my second helping of Mashi, I found the amount of food to be just right. Parking can be limited, I ended parking about a block away in the residential area. Service was fantastic, they were able answer all my questions and decribed dishes in great detail. There is a single restroom in the back behind the curtian. If you want to break away and try Yemeni food, this is your place

Had another delicious meal at Savor. This time, we enjoyed lunch specials and regular items as recommended by owner and chef Mohamed, including the shakshuka, mujadara, mushroom pate, and soup of the day. All were delicious, healthy, and incredibly flavorful.

Omg Savor is such a treasure to have in the inner sunset, and San Francisco in general. While Mediterranean food is typically vegetarian or vegan friendly (hello falafel!), Savor takes everything up several notches. 100% vegetarian, mostly vegan, and excellent dishes all around. For our first visit, my partner made a reservation on a Friday night, which is wise to do since the space is pretty small and cozy. We were helped by a friendly server, who gave us the lowdown on the menu, including the specials. We opted one of the specials, a sort of Mediterranean flatbread pizza, and the Savor platter and quinoa tart. Really, everything was bursting with flavor and this was the perfect amount of food for the two of us. As simple as it sounds, the hummus, baba ghanoush, tahini, etc. on the platter was particularly delicious. We even had to get another side of pita to properly and slowly enjoy it. They are BYOB, which is fine by me because that meant we were able to bring in exactly the kind of beer we like to drink. But keep this in mind so you can plan ahead; there's nothing immediately across the street or next door for to-go alcohol. Can't wait to go back here again.

This feels like a small family owned restaurant somewhere in Europe that serves Middle Eastern food that is all vegetarian and mushroom based. As you would imagine with a small family owned restaurant, the inside looks pretty basic and the owner is also the server so you don't get the best customer service. I see many other people remarked on this in the comments as well. When I went they weren't busy but he was so slow to seat me and bring a menu. Some people want to have a quick lunch. I wouldn't dare sit outside on a pretty day as I bet you would get even less service. The artichoke soup was amazing! The mushroom shawarma sandwich was also good but next time I would pick something more unique from the menu. There's a bus and streetcar stop right out front.

Great place .... Great find for vegans. So yummy. Small plates to share. So you can try a lot.

This isn't the same as the Savor that was on 24th in Noe Valley, is it? I have a distinct memory of chomping on a grilled hangar steak with mashed potatoes at that Savor, but there was no hint of meat on this menu. No, this is a vegan/vegetarian Arabic cafe right off the N line on Irving. That's how I got here and found this warm, inviting corner cafe. The owner and cook were busy fulfilling two large lunch orders for two different women who merely stood and looked at their phones. I managed to squeeze in my order for one, the $15 Portobello Mushroom Shawarma which came with onion, sumac, and roasted tomato wrapped in grilled lavash bread slathered with garlic lemon tahini (photo: https://bit.ly/438RjbC). It came with a hefty side salad of mixed greens tossed in their house dressing. There was no Diet Coke to be found, so I tried to quench my thirst with Coconut Water (photo: https://bit.ly/40IiacC). Because the owner felt badly for how long I had to wait for my order due to the large lunch orders, he gave me a complimentary slice of their tasty Bread Pudding with blueberries (photo: https://bit.ly/3zD5dVy). Nice. FOOD - 4 stars...a fine veggie shawarma upstaged by the bread pudding AMBIANCE - 4 stars...charming space, minimal decor SERVICE - 4.5 stars...the bread pudding was a nice touch TOTAL - 4 stars...definitely could savor at this Savor RELATED - Exploring the Sunset? Here's a collection of places I've visited and reviewed: http://bit.ly/2EI8eIJ

In a quiet corner of inner sunset sits a mighty new entrant to the food scene of San Francisco. A notable new entrant that had us salivating for more and planning our next meal already. Chef Mohammed is an artist with 30+ years of fine dining experience. This according to him is his last gig, and he went vegetarian and vegan for his labor of love. This is Arabic fine dining at its best. Beit Rima used to be our favorite but that throne is now with savor cafe. Chef Mohammed reimagines Arabic classics and like an artist working with his muse, transforms the familiar into the sublime. You get fine dining refined palette at a fraction of the cost of any etoile conferred by Michelin. We had an incredibly challenging time selecting the dishes, since so many dishes spoke to us. We asked the sole server, who was also doubling up as the person behind the counter, making beverages and communicating with the sole employee in the kitchen - chef Mohammed - one man genius who is proud of his roots. We started with a turmeric oat milk chai that was caffeine free but had sage and hints of some wonderful spices that warm you up on a cold San Francisco evening. Next up was the savor platter, which takes what could've been your hummus baba ganouj pita platter and transforms it into a charcuterie board with whipped hummus, an insanely delicious babaganouj, a mint infused hummus, saffron and eggplant dip, and melt in your mouth falafel like you have never tasted before. Served with high quality pita. Definitely order. Next up was the dish of the year for us called Mashi: Baby eggplant stuffed with leeks, anaheim peppers, organic corn, sumac, pine nuts, served over yogurt garlic sauce. It is served warm on a ceramic hot plate. The taste borders on umami and the melange of ingredients offer an explosion of flavors that are enhanced by the sumac and garlic sauce. Definitely order. A vegan version of the yoghurt garlic sauce is available. Up next was the Saffron Kufta: Beyond meat, shimeji mushrooms, mint, parsley, allspice, shallots, & bell pepper with saffron sauce. This is ideal for the meat lovers who want the taste and texture of minced meat with a saffron bbq sauce. I am not the biggest fans of beyond meat, so I'll pass this next time. But the texture, mouth feel and flavors were incredible. However in comparison to the other 2 dishes, this one ranks a notch below, perhaps because beyond meat has a distinct flavor already. Our final dish for the night, as the friendly server informed us that the chef recommends 4 dishes for a party of 2, was the Wild Mushroom Knaffe: wild mushrooms with vegan cheese, baked in shredded phyllo, topped with a roasted tomato-bell pepper sauce. This dish looks like it belongs in a Michelin starred restaurant. It has many layers, textures and is delicately put together with a birds nest of shredded phyllo strands. In terms of quantity this one is rather small, but incredibly packed full of flavor. However by now we were so satiated that this was our third favorite after the mashi and savor platter that defined the ceiling of where this experience could take us. Finally we savored two desserts that made the Savor Cafe experience complete and we could safely say with a wide margin that this was the best meal we had in 2023 in California. The blueberry dessert had hints of rose water and the texture of halva, soft and tender, not too sweet and incredibly addictive. Our winner for the desserts. While the next one was an almond torte that is served warm with layers of what felt like marzipan. Incredible but takes second place to the blueberry pie. Savor cafe is doing something right in a city that is struggling to shine after the pandemic. Chef Mohammed is working really hard to make fine dining accessible with an experience that you will relish. This was a perfect date night for us with a meal that was memorable to the soundtrack of sonorous Yemeni music. Must try! Restaurant of the month, and probably of the year. We can't wait to come back and try some of the other pieces of art.

Had to be over near UCSF Parnassus around lunch and Savor popped up in the search. Actually found parking in 1 minute (this was the first good sign). Seated in a moment, with paper menus and friendly server. He talked us into the artichoke soup (let him talk you into it too!)--and then, falafel and the mushroom sandwich. Portions felt large and filling; the taste was amazing. Artichoke soup was savory, flavorful; I asked the chef, he said it's not roasted, but it tastes like a real Maillard reaction has happened somewhere because there's a depth to it that it's difficult to explain otherwise. Smooth and so very clean (and delivered warm/hot to the table). The falafel was served in an aluminum blanket; excellent accompaniments, with cucumbers, enough but not too much onion, etc etc etc. The star of the show, the falafels, were essentially perfect; crispy outsides but not oily--and fresh and savory interiors. Yum Lunch companion said the mushroom sandwich was delicious. I am delighted to find Savor! Yelp, sometimes you really help me find wonderful things. Thank you.

Clicked on the All Day Menu, which has the Vegan Melt list. Called and asked and a very rude guy told me they didn't have it even though it is listed on the all day menu. When I tried to ask about other options, he hung up on me and refused to answer when I called back. Strong NOT recommend.

I went to this place with a dear friend on a whim from a quick Google/Yelp search and the food was absolutely AMAZING! The portions are small but DELICIOUS and worth EVERY PENNY! I thought I would still be hungry when we left but I honestly wasn't! The flavors were so decedent but not overstated at all. It truly is 5 star fare! I would take a date here!

My first visit was accidental! My nearby friend was busy so I tried to find a nice place to take my lunch break and happened to notice that Martha Bros Coffee was now something else. I sauntered in and got a little nervous that all of the menu items seemed to be vegetarian. And I didn't want to be rude and leave. So I ordered an avocado toast which sounded pretty safe and basic. The owner surprised me by asking if I wanted the sunny-side-up-egg add-on, because otherwise "it's a pretty boring dish." Lol! :) He then suggested I try the Green Spanish Melt instead, which I did, with the soup of the day. It was absolutely amazing. I can't even describe how the flavors of the ingredients were speaking to me, and paired with the soup, easily became the most memorable meal I've had in a long time. So I came back for dinner on another night. I tried the Savor Platter and the Mashi (eggplant). First off, the pita bread that accompanied the platter was so warm and delicious! The falafel was unlike any other I've had, the inside was tender and green and fluffy and perfect. And NOT OILY! I can't believe a falafel could be better than the ones at Sunrise Deli but these are. I enjoyed all of the dips: the hummus, baba ganoush, eggplant, and a green one that I think is avocado-based (tasted amazing). The mashi was baked to a perfect tenderness and the sauces that adorned it were addictively savory and delicious. I also took a spinach-based stew and their lemon raspberry tart to-go for my family, very much enjoyed!! I plan to bring friends here, including my vegetarian neighbors, a vegetarian friend, my carnivore friends, and my family! It's that good.

This place is a hidden gem! I am not a vegetarian and most vegan meals usually make me feel like something is lacking. But not Savor. Each dish is presented beautifully and tastes delicious! I did not miss meat at all! 4 tapas style dishes filled 2 people. I can't wait to go back and try the rest of their menu! Service was also great!

Mohamed and his crew are making some absolute magic here. Went in on a Sunday night with some friends and head the pleasure of having some of the best food I've had in a minute. We got 4 things to split between two people, which was plenty, although if you're big eaters maybe do 5. We got the mashi (stuffed eggplant with tahini), sabanigh (a kind of creamy, thick spinach stew served with marinated tofu, carrots, and fresh spinach), an artichoke heart and pea curry, and some savory/sweet caramelized fennel baklava with lemon curd. All of them were absolutely amazing. fennel and lemon curd is a combo you never expect you needed but are so extremely glad you had. And its impressive how much rich, meaty depth of flavor they got in the eggplant, with the zing provided by the tahini its perfect complement. We made the trip out from the east bay and would just as easily do so again! So much of the menu looked amazing. And if you live in the area and like good food: run, don't walk over here.

Fantastic!! This place could easily be missed walking by, but is phenomenal. Every dish was a unique flavor experience. Can't wait to try the dinner menu next time. Thanks Chef Mo!

Absolutely delicious and unique Middle Eastern food that is all vegetarian and nutritious! High-end food dishes made by a chef in a casual cafe setting. Vegan Stuffed Baby Beets were wildly delicious, the veggie burger that I believe was Impossible Meat but cooked to taste like kofta, was also incredibly good. Yemeni Okra Stew was so nourishing and delicious, though I'm not a cumin fan so keep that in mind. Also has great coffee drinks like lattes and Cappuccinos. Would like to try everything on the menu. Also, it feels like someone is home-cooking for you, which is very special.

Mushroom shawarma is fantastic. All meals come with soup. The owner is friendly; he helped us choose suitable options for taking out for a road trip and dining in and suggested parking. Highly reccomend. Food is healthy, all vegan, and tasty!

This place is AWESOME! Honestly, it's the best balance of HEALTHY and TASTY food I've ever seen. Also GREAT PRICES all across the menu will leave you walking out feeling great. The staff is really nice too. I'm gonna be eating here a lot more from now on. I encourage you to do so too! Highly recommend!

My first time at Savor did not disappoint. We ordered the pulled king trumpet mushroom burger and the artichoke shawarma with a side of salad and a lentil soup (all of which is vegan) We also had their almond bread pudding (not vegan) which was so yummy. I highly recommend this place, especially if you're Vegan or is thinking of slowly transitioning to eating less meat

Had the portobello mushroom shawarma wrap and it was very good! Lots of flavor, good size and very filling. Love how many good vegetarian options they have!

I have followed Chef Mohammed ever since he was at Patisserie Cafe back in the late 1990s/early 2000's and Knew him from SAHA (SF and Berkeley). I'm a huge fan of his soups and sauces since he can make even vegetables you hate taste wonderful. Since we are friends with Chef, we let him do his thing. We got the mushroom shawarma and artichoke shawarma and split them. His food is extraordinarily delicious and fun to eat. Everyone I spoke with was in a GREAT mood, smiling and enjoying the delicious food. We were so happy and will definitely be back.

Savor is excellent. I am not a vegan/vegetarian, and the food here is delicious, well prepared and reasonably priced. Try the falafel sandwich!

Beautiful service and delicious wholesome vegan lunch near ample parking and a healthy walk to the DeYoung! Charming cafe and chef made me feel like I was on a vacation in Europe

The food at Savor is healthy and so flavorful--delicious Mediterranean vegetarian. The service is pleasant and relaxing. I really like the fact that the chef, Moe, greets every customer in such a welcoming way.

Thank you Yelp for steering us to this little gem in the Inner Sunset. I had not tried Yemeni food prior to this day and what a treat I was in for. Upon entering this restaurant we were immediately greeted by the Mohamed, the chef/owner, owner who was a fun character to talk to. When I asked him about the turmeric latte, he said "it's hella good". All of his recommendations were spot on as we were new to this food. I had the Green Spanish Melt and I'll be forever craving it. The mouthful of flavors was incredible. The only disappointment was that they were out of the curry lentil soup which accompanies the sandwich. An arugula salad was substituted which was adequate. By the way, all the food is either vegan or vegetarian. My friends aren't vegetarian as I am and they did not miss having meat at their meal at all. We learned that at dinner there is no corkage fee- a nice plus. I guarantee we shall return!

Good clean friendly service. Perfect of you have more than 2 kids :) Also the price is very affordable and middle level. Will return again.

The service at Savor is wonderful, and the ambience is very lovely and cozy. Food is absolutely delicious. My favorites include the hodo tofu sougar, and the pulled king trumpet burgers (which come in sets of 2 small burgers and are not pictured because my boyfriend and I devoured them instantly). Highly recommend!