Opening hours
Closed · opens tomorrow 11:00 AM
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM |
Local time in Cottonwood Heights: 10:34 PM (MST). Holiday hours may differ – call (801) 944-6234 to confirm.
Location & directions
7835 S Highland DrCottonwood Heights, UT 84121
About Zaferan Café
Located at 7835 S Highland Dr in Cottonwood Heights, Utah, Zaferan Café is a Persian restaurant. It is one of 25 places to eat and drink we list in Cottonwood Heights. Expect affordable prices, around $10–20 per person.
Zaferan Café is open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday).
The menu we have on file lists 66 items across 9 sections, including Kabobs, Stews, Beverages, Desserts, and Extras. Listed prices range from $1.50 to $71.99, with a typical item around $14.99. Menu highlights include Chicken Barg, Khoreshte Ghorme Sabzi, and Coke.
Service options include outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cosy, and quiet, and it is a good fit for groups, locals, and tourists. The place is family friendly and LGBTQ+ friendly. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, coffee, comfort food, and halal food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free of charge street parking, free parking lot, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (801) 944-6234 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Persian Restaurant · Mediterranean
- Address
- 7835 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121
- Phone
- (801) 944-6234
- Price range
- $10–20 per person
- Hours
- Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday)
- Menu
- 66 items · $1.50–$71.99
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 7 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Persian restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
Typical prices for Persian restaurants across the US
Based on 28 menus with 1,740 priced items from Persian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $19.99.
At Zaferan Café the median listed price is $14.99, higher than the typical $12.99 for Persian restaurants across the US.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Baklava | 57% | $5.95 |
| Hummus | 54% | $7.00 |
| Shirazi Salad | 46% | $8.47 |
| Falafel | 46% | $7.53 |
| Torshi | 43% | $6.70 |
| Ghormeh Sabzi | 36% | $20.00 |
| Doogh | 32% | $4.50 |
| Zereshk Polo | 32% | $19.99 |
Calculated from 28 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Kerbside pickup
- Delivery
- On-site services
- Takeaway
- Dine-in
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great tea selection
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible car park
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Wheelchair-accessible seating
- Wheelchair-accessible toilet
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Halal food
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Counter service
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar on site
- Gender-neutral toilets
- Toilet
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Quiet
Crowd
- Family friendly
- Groups
- LGBTQ+ friendly
- Locals
- Tourists
- Transgender safe space
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- Has changing table(s)
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Parking
Pets
- Dogs allowed outside
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of Zaferan Café there is 1 other place to eat and drink in our guide, and 1 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include Pizza (1).
Zaferan Café is the only Persian restaurant within a mile (2 within three miles). The next closest is Zeitoon Cafe - Aria Palace, 2.2 mi away.
Nearest places of other kinds
- PizzaPizza Hut< 0.1 mi
- ChineseMandarin Garden1.0 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks1.0 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMcDonald's1.0 mi
- Mexican & Tex-MexTaco Bell1.1 mi
What to expect at a Persian restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What are Zaferan Café's opening hours?
Open 6 days a week, usually 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM (closed Monday). Monday: Closed; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 10:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Is Zaferan Café open on Sunday?
Yes, Zaferan Café is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 7:00 PM.
Where is Zaferan Café located?
Zaferan Café is located at 7835 S Highland Dr, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84121.
What is the phone number of Zaferan Café?
You can call Zaferan Café at (801) 944-6234.
Does Zaferan Café offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, Zaferan Café offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, kerbside pickup, delivery, on-site services, takeaway, and dine-in.
How much does it cost to eat at Zaferan Café?
The typical price range at Zaferan Café is $10–20 per person. Menu prices range from $1.50 to $71.99.
Does Zaferan Café take reservations?
Yes, Zaferan Café accepts reservations.
Is Zaferan Café wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair-accessible car park, wheelchair-accessible entrance, wheelchair-accessible seating, and wheelchair-accessible toilet.
Is Zaferan Café open late?
Yes – Zaferan Café is open until 10 PM or later on Friday and Saturday.
What else is near Zaferan Café?
There is 1 other place to eat and drink within a mile of Zaferan Café. Nearby options include Pizza Hut (< 0.1 mi), Mandarin Garden (1.0 mi), and Starbucks (1.0 mi).
Are there other Persian restaurants near Zaferan Café?
None within a mile. The closest is Zeitoon Cafe - Aria Palace, 2.2 mi away.
How much do Persian restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 28 menus with 1,740 priced items from Persian restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.99, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $19.99.
