The food here is always fresh and delicious. One day I was in need of comfort food and without thinking ordered the CousCous through a delivery site. This wonderful couscous is only available on Fridays. I ordered it on a Monday and Jamal called me to explain that it was not available and gave me his Monday pasta special which was wonderful and a lovely cake desert. So the food and the customer service is wonderful! read more

Little Morocco café in downtown Sacramento, California. There are not a lot of downtown lunch spots that I have encountered that aligns the universe to give me the exact right vibes. You know... the kind of vibes that you feel welcomed, relaxed due to the cleanliness and simple bright n cheery interior, and in the zone with every sip of your drink and bite of food transporting you to your happy place. By golly, Little Morocco Cafe did that for me. Plus holler, they're halal. The gentlemen that owned the eatery help me navigate the menu. I settled on the day's special tangine royale , a Moroccan beef stew. And on this Spring warm day, I asked for an iced tea. He recommended I order the hot mint tea instead. He advised that it pairs well with my entree and will be refreshing. Ok I was a skeptic, but it wasn't based on his delivery. I'm just a skeptic at heart. But he was right. The hot mint tea was refreshing! Very minty but not artificially minty tasting, genuine flavors. It was served in a small colorful glass tea cup. He poured the first glass with a quick but steady up n down motion. Not a drop splashed. The tea definitely paired well with the stew. The meat was fork tender. Packed with flavor. Sweet n savory. It came with a substantial serving side of rice and side of stewed vegetables in a type of aïoli form, each served on its own plate. Even the rice had flavor. Everything was delicious! The cafe is open Monday-Saturday. M-F 8am to 3pm. Sat 10am-4pm. They serve breakfast. The menu is diverse, lots of choices. read more

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Our first time here and did not disappoint! Kefta tagline and chicken kebab plates were both delicious. Bread is INSANE. Friendly people and nice ambience. Mint lemonade also delicious! Gonna be perfect in the Sacramento summer! read more

I enjoyed my steaming cup of sweet mint tea, probably the best mint tea of my life, served on a silver platter. I tried the daily special, the Pastilla a Moroccan pie that was both very sweet, a little fruit, savory and meaty, a combination of flavors that I'm not used to but thoroughly enjoyed. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Pastilla, a Moroccan pastry. - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Excellent brunch spot. Eggs were cooked to a jammy consistency and the tomato's were stewed well (not too runny). The bread was pillowy with a crunch exterior, great addition to the dish. Highly recommend the lemonades, refreshing flavors! Owner was so nice, will be back! read more

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Just visited Morocco and I can say the food here is amazing and truly authentic! Delicious in every way

Food and atmosphere were 10/10. Definitely will be coming back. The chicken sultan & mint tea were delicious!

The food and the service here are impeccable. I highly recommend Little Morocco. The food is flavorful, the meat extremely tender, and I had this cake that was absolutely delicious. I was here for a buffet for an event so I'm not sure what the plates were called, but I'm definitely coming back. read more

Some of the best Moroccan food I have ever had. Great service and ambience. Highly recommended read more

I found Little Morocco Café by searching "Moroccan food" in Sacramento on Yelp. I had never heard of it before, which honestly shocked me, because I'm Moroccan, and I've been craving an authentic taste of home for a very long time. I live about two hours away, so before making the drive, I decided to call and confirm what I was seeing on their menu. I noticed they offered multiple types of tagine and msemen, anyone familiar with Moroccan food knows these dishes take hours of dedication and hard work to prepare, so I was genuinely surprised to see them on a restaurant menu. They confirmed everything was available, and I decided to head out. While driving, I ran into traffic. Around 2:15 pm, I checked their page again and realized they closed at 3:00 pm, and my ETA wasn't until around 2:45 pm. I called back and explained that I was coming from far away and had been craving Moroccan food for so long. Without hesitation, they told me it was no problem to still welcome us in, and kindly asked if we could order over the phone so they could start cooking ahead of time. I ordered the chicken tagine, lamb tagine, msemen, bastilla, fries, and Moroccan tea, and they said no problem at all. When we arrived, it took a few minutes to find parking, but once that was sorted out, they served our food within just a couple of minutes. We came in close to closing time, yet they were so kind and welcoming, and that alone already meant a lot. The moment I walked in, I was so happy. The restaurant is spotlessly clean, and the smell when you walk in is incredible. The inside is absolutely beautiful, filled with Moroccan décor that feels warm, comforting, and heartwarming. It honestly felt like stepping into Morocco. They even had a large TV playing scenes from back home, which made the experience even more special. One small detail that really stood out to me was being served water that wasn't ice cold. That almost never happens, and it made the experience even more enjoyable. Then came the food, and it completely exceeded expectations. The tagines tasted authentic and full of deep, rich flavor. The bread was fresh, warm, and perfect. Everything we tried was absolutely delicious. The bastilla deserves a special mention it was so, so good. In terms of fine Moroccan dining, I have never experienced anything like this. While we were eating, we noticed that an older couple had their sleeves rolled up, doing everything, cooking, serving, cleaning, with the help of a younger gentleman. They were all incredibly kind, welcoming, and hardworking. They stayed open for us for an extra 30 minutes or so and never once made us feel rushed. The food, the atmosphere, and the hospitality were all top-notch. This place is truly a hidden gem in Sacramento, a little portal back home to Morocco. I am very grateful for this experience and can't wait to come back with my family and to tell more of my Moroccan friends about it. Highly recommend. We will definitely be back. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Chicken tajine - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

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Excellent and quick service, nice ambiance and very tasty food. Tried the chicken tagine, quinoa salad, Caesar salad and baklava.

Been wanting to go for awhile but the limited hours (8-3, M-Sat) and parking held me back. Glad I made it for Friday lunch. Had the couscous special, a filling plateful of veggies and meat served in tangine. Accompanied by a hot mint tea, it was a delicious! I've been to Morocco three times and this was as good as I had there. read more

With initial high hopes, must be forthright that I wasn't too impressed with this spot. While the service was friendly, the location is right next to the County Jail, there was a lot of odd traffic, and even reading the menu (smallest font in the world on the display screens) was difficult. That last piece was such unnecessary inconvenience. In addition to these points, the food was just okay. I had the Baba's Veggie Omelette, which had no cheese at all in it - just sprinkled Parmesan on top. Very, very lacking in flavor as well. Also had the Moroccan Dessir Salad, which is noted as a favorite, but it was mid at best. Added chicken helped the salad just a bit as that alone did taste good, but that costed nearly an extra $5. Further, the salad hardly had dressing, so it didn't quite come together as well as it could've. I wish I had better to say here, but honesty is policy, and this cafe just didn't hit the mark. Unfortunately, I may not return. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Parking is a nightmare! But the food is good. Had a Moroccan beef stew with rice and eggplant, and a lime lemonade. All things were good. The Moroccan stew tasted like any beef stew, the yellow rice was good and flaky, and the eggplant exceptional. If parking is not your thing but food is try it!!! read more

The food is 5 star delicious! The flavors transport your taste buds to Morocco and make you want to visit again before you leave. Highly recommend and will be back. Adrian read more

Heading to Morocco soon so I wanted to try this place. It's 100% authentic, the owners and staff are all from Morocco. The inside was very clean and the food came out quickly. I loved the meat, it was sooo tender. Wonderful service and the owner gave me some tips for my travel. Highly recommend a stop here. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Mint tea - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

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A cute little cafe at the corner of the intersection. Servers are from Morocco and food is delicious. The portion is not on the super generous side but flavor is so good. Love the chicken tagine and mint tea. Price is reasonable. Almond cake is a little too sweet for me. Would love to come back and try more. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Moroccan mint tea - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

A cute downtown spot for some delicious Moroccan food. You order and pay at the counter and there's small tables to enjoy your meal at. If I had been hungrier I might have ordered the couscous but I got the chicken tagine with rice instead. It came out in an individual tagine and took me right back to my Marrakesh trip years ago. Tender chicken with bright notes from the olive and lemon. The owner is very attentive and the place is casual but charming. I would come back again and try other dishes. read more

The food and service were impeccable. The owner was so kind and gave me recommendations. The food was tasty and the lemonade was refreshing. I look forward to returning! read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Moroccan Bowl - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

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I was really excited to try this place. My coworkers and I tripped in for a quick lunch. It is modern looking place bright and airy with Moroccan decorations to tie it in. We initially wanted to dine in and ended up deciding to order to go. The menu is straight forward, though we all missed the fine print for the sides to the sandwiches. I ordered a Marrakesh chicken sandwich. I asked for a cesar salad as a side, when the attendant asked if I wasted chicken on it... hang on is this a full salad? He then explained there is a salad option. I went with that and a strawberry lemonade. We were promptly served, I snuck a bite, before we left. It was really good. We raced back to the office where we enjoyed our meals. As ?I mentioned the taste was there. Unfortunately the sandwich is on the small side, If they had big boy sandos/portions, they would of hit it out of the park. read more

I was downtown for a meeting and afterward asked where everyone liked to go for lunch. Little Morocco Cafe came up and it sounded so good that I decided to take immediately head over. This spot is at 7th and H and was bigger than I thought it would be. They have a bunch of tables inside and it was nice and cool compared to the heat outside. I was greeted right away and offered ice cold water and was able to place my order at the counter. I ended up ordering the strawberry lemonade ($4.75), Marrakech Chicken Sandwich ($10.95), and the crispy harissa chickpea Caesar salad ($10.95). My order was ready quickly and I took it to go. At home I unpacked everything. The lemonade was refreshing and had a lot of flavor. The sandwich came with fries and I would highly recommend going halfsies with the sandwich and salad. Both were a great portion and I ended up having half a sandwich and some salad. I would order all of it again, but I also would love to explore more of the menu because it was so delicious. read more

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Alhamdulillah for this cute halal and Muslim-owned restaurant in Sacramento. My wife and I had a great meal before jumuah and the owner could not have been nicer. The portions are on the smaller side, particularly with the tagine, but the flavors of the eggs and beef stew were great. We will be back! read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Beef Tagine - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

I was looking for new restaurants to try out and found Little Morocco Cafe online. My husband and I decided to stop by and see how the food was. He ordered beef stew with rice and a bowl of the lentil soup. The beef chunks were so tenderand soft that they melted in your mouth. Each bite was full of flavor. I ordered the tangin with juicy chicken and a side of bread. The food was fantastic. Great and friendly service. I would definitely recommend others try this restaurant. The ambiance was quiet with soft relaxing music playing in the background while I sipped sweet hot mint tea after my meal. read more

Tried the chicken tagine for the first time and it was really good. The flavors are rich and the portion size is worth every penny.

My sister and I like to try new cuisines so after an event in midtown/downtown we went here for late lunch. The staff/owner was on his own in front of house but is very efficient. He gave us the menu and told us we can sit anywhere we want and when we're ready to order just go to the ordering area and pay. We got the Moroccan mint tea, Atlas Sunrise, Almond Cake, and Chicken Tagine. The Chicken Tagine is sixth in my chicken series. He served us the mint tea which was the perfect temperature and was sweet. We didn't wait long for our food. The Atlas Sunrise is eggs cooked in tomato sauce and spices served with Moroccan bread. They cook their eggs through and would love it if the yolks were runny, just a preference. The bread was good and complements the dish. They serve breakfast all day which makes sense with their limited menu. The Chicken Tagine was so good. The chicken is fall off the bone (leg and thigh part) and the gravy is delicious with all its spices. The dish is not spicy. My sister mentioned for her the breast part was on the dry side. We finished our meal with the delicious almond cake drizzled with honey. It's so good we brought another one home. All in all a great experience. The place is clean and they make sure the tables are cleaned right away. Would like to come back and try the Dessir salad, couscous, and mahi mahi. Thank you. read more

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Walked over from the train station on a very quiet Memorial Day & what a satisfying meal. I was drawn to the tagines but the moment I saw Moroccan Pancakes, I knew that I had to try it. Went for the Caesar which was delicious with the addition of chick peas, an unusual twist that worked. The pancake was dessert & wow, what a treat!! They (3) came in an adorable smallish tagine, doctored with honey & melted butter, absolutely delicious. If I lived closer, I would gain weight as a regular. Oh- their mint tea is proper & traditional, beautiful little colored glasses & proper pots, some places just give you a teabag. read more

food was delicious we had the sultan chicken Philly and the atlas sunrise. Staff was friendly read more

Fantastic meal, bread is very fresh and eggs are superb. If you have jury duty and want a clean fresh meal for lunch come here! read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Atlas Sunrise and Moroccan Mint Tea - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Absolutely amazing. Tried a few different items and loved them all. The mint tea was some of the best tea I have had in a while. Lentil soup was fantastic, hearty and healthy, I added harissa to kick it up a notch and it did not disappoint. The atlas sunrise was a delicious egg dish with great flavor and eggs cooked perfectly. The kefta tagine were amazing, the sauce tasted fresh and tangy. Also the dessir salad! So fresh! With nuts, dates, apples and strawberries just amazing. 10/10 highly recommend!! read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Lentil soup, dessir salad, Morrocan mint, kefta, atlas sunrise - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Came here for lunch. They were a little busy but not too busy to where they couldn't have greeted me. Never once was I greeted by the owner or the staff. I found what I wanted and went to the register. Placed my order for dine in and was given a number. Found a table and sat down. No water or utensils were offered. I sat there watching as other patrons came and gone with little attention to me. After waiting about 20 mins I was going to get up and go ask for a refund so I can leave. The owner brought out my food. A simple plate of a few pieces of chicken kabob with rice and a side salad. ($18.70) No water was offer and still no utensils were provided. Owner quickly left my plate on the table and snatched his number and left. After a few more minutes I had to waiver him down to ask for a cup of ice water and some utensil to eat my food. I was really hoping to enjoyed my food as now I have been in the restaurant for over 35 mins. Took my food pic for social medias and ate my food. Food: Average Presentation was nice. small portion Not flavorful. All you can taste was the turmeric. Salad dress was good, mustard vinaigrette Value: so... so... average Service: poor Experience: Poor, unless you have time to wait around, then it would be average. Wait time: Poor Would I go back? Probably not. read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Chicken kabob - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Food was absolutely amazing! Perfect for a nice late light breakfast. The coffee was also good as well. The gentleman taking our order was super polite and nice and it was very cute inside. Definitely recommend for anyone looking to try Moroccan food especially during breakfast time. read more

The food was deliciously authentic and the staff were friendly and moved as quickly as possible during the lunch rush. It's a limited menu because they are focused on delicious flavors. The sandwiches are simple and tasty - you can get a side salad instead of fries. The lentil soup will warm and fill you up. So if you work downtown, jury duty, or in the area, walk on by! read more

Friendly welcoming. Plenty sunshine inside the cafe. Cozy and just enough decoration. Everything was delicious and very reasonable. I will definitely going back. Thank you. read more

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The food is unbelievable. I enjoyed every minute of it. I went and sat at the restaurant and it was very nice. I guess you could take it home, but I didn't do that. The man who runs it is a lovely man and he takes good care of us, but that food is unbelievable. read more

Love this for a cozy affordable breakfast! The Atlas Sunrise is amazing. The Baghrir pancakes were really delicious too, so both savory breakfast fans and sweet breakfast fans will find something to enjoy here. Coffee is great too, I'm always pleasantly surprised when a restaurant has actually good espresso-based drinks. Service and decor were really nice too! Great experiences, I've already been here twice and I'm excited to come back. :) read more

The experience here was wonderful in every way. The food was excellent and as fresh as could be. Met a friend there, and was greeted with a happy gentleman. To start ordered a latte, made perfect and brought to the table. We had the "Sabah Elkhir" (Croissant filled with cheese and scrambled eggs). You can opt for a Bagel or English muffin if you would rather. The Croissant was buttery, light and flaky filled with a generous portion of perfectly cooked scrambled eggs and a delicious cheese. Also ordered "Moy's Lentil Soup". that came with a very freshly baked warm mini bread loaf. The friend and I wanted to try both, so we shared. The nice man that greeted us brought an extra plate and bowl for us. The soup was very fresh, flavorful, and soothing, the warm bread got buttered up and melted in our mouth. For desert we chose Almond Cake and Almond Danish. They had run out of Danish so got two Almond Cake. This is not just any cake, it is beautiful, looks like a tart, with a dense texture full of almond flavor. The friend had a cold mint lemonade that she said was so refreshing. I had a second latte. The cake and drinks were brought to our table by a warm and friendly lady named, Samira. We had a lovely conversation with her about what part of the world we all came from and shared a moment that will not be soon forgotten. Thank you to Samira and the kind man for taking such good care of us and the very, very delicious food and drinks. Can't wait to go back. There are so many things to try. Planning on going back and trying it all. Next thinking "Tangier Tuna", "Sahara Beef" or " Berber Veggie Delight". The "Crispy Harissa Chickpea Caesar Salad" sounds heavenly as does just about everything on the menu. Finding food this good is like hitting the jackpot. Just my opinion. Let me not forget to mention the soothing music playing ever so softly to help unwind the nerves in this hectic world with visions Morocco playing on a big screen. Go there, escape for a moment and enjoy this wonderful place. Thank you, Little Morocco Cafe, Samira and staff for the warm hospitality, delicious food and laughter. Gabriele read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Latte. - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

Such a cute place inside! Plus the breakfast.... So delicious! Highly recommend this place. The atmosphere is calm and relaxing, the service is friendly and very pleasant. Absolutely loved coming here. The prices were very reasonable, actually I'm surprised they don't charge more. ... Didn't get a picture, but the almond cake... OMG, delicious! read more

Little Morocco Cafe - Delicious! - Cafes Near Me - Sacramento, California

My wife and I just ate lunch here. I have passed by innumerable times on the light rail and thought to myself, "This looks like a cute place." It is. It's better than I thought. Everyone is very friendly and the food is everything you would hope it would be. Highly recommended. read more

Authentic Moroccan cuisine served with warmth and care by a Moroccan family. From the moment I walked in, I was greeted by the friendly owners, which made the experience feel personal and inviting. The menu is full of tempting options, but I decided on the Tangia--a traditional beef stew slow-cooked in a Tagine clay pot. It came with a side of buttery, flavorful rice and perfectly roasted eggplant. The wait time reflects the care and authenticity of their cooking; this isn't reheated food but freshly prepared dishes. My daughter tried their Baghrir (Moroccan pancake) and couldn't stop raving about it. We ended our meal with a pot of Moroccan mint tea, which was the perfect finish to such a delightful meal. The only downside is that they aren't open for dinner, which would make it inaccessible for those not working in downtown to visit. Parking can also be a challenge, as street spots are scarce, but the parking garage across the street is convenient and affordable ($1.75/hour). Highly recommend this gem for anyone looking for a true taste of Morocco! read more

What a wonderful hidden gem. Went today with my co-workers, we were greeted as soon as we walked in at noon. While some reviews state service was slow, that was not the case. Who I presume to be the owner was so kind and service was smooth. We all got a little something different and each one of us left completely satisfied. The food was spiced so wonderfully---meats were so tender---mint tea so delicous. Highly recommend supporting this business. read more