Istanbul Diner Cafe
Saugus · ★ 4.9 (720) · Open now
168 Broadway, Saugus, MA 01906, USA
~ Halal status ~
1 neighbor vouch · 2 months ago
MuftiE says ~
“The doner kebab and lamb adana are the move — reviewers rank them top-5 shawarma wraps in Boston. Order the whole menu with confidence.”
~ order this ~
- doner kebab wrap
- lamb adana kebab wrap
- lamb shish plate
Recent activity
1- May 2026Muftivia research
“User-confirmed halal. Sibling location to istanbul-diner-cafe-ulkzay (Revere, mufti_approved). Same Turkish kitchen brand. Promoted from community_verified → owner_verified.”
~ hours ~
- Monday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Tuesdaytoday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Wednesday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Thursday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Friday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
~ Google says ~
Top 5 reviews
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Cindy Adcock· ★ 5· 3 months ago
The food was delicious. We ordered the Istanbul platter and had more than enough! We were stuffed and enough to bring some home. The service was excellent people very friendly! It was extremely clean and welcoming inside! It was amazing and we had a great time! Definitely a…
Lawren Turco· ★ 5· 3 months ago
Food is always fresh and flavorful. We can come here order the same meal over and over again and still be pleased everytime. We haven’t tried anything we didn’t like. Service goes above and beyond. Turkish Tea is a must! Their rice pudding is the perfect end to any meal. A must…
Kiara Vasquez· ★ 5· 3 months ago
I had such a beautiful lunch at Istanbul Diner in Saugus and I will definitely be back. I ordered the falafel plate and everything was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly balanced. The falafel was crispy on the outside and soft inside, not dry at all. The rice was fluffy, and the…
Othmane Erdalane· ★ 5· 3 months ago
I had an amazing experience at Istanbul Diner. The food was fresh, flavorful, and perfectly cooked. You can really taste the quality in every bite. The staff was welcoming, attentive, and made the whole experience even better. The atmosphere is cozy and comfortable — great spot…
Suzanne Sharkey· ★ 5· a month ago
They are so sweet and proud of their restaurant and food AND THEY DESERVE TO BE. Lamb Shish plate, chicken shish bowl, lahmacun just everything is SPECTACULAR. Absolutely worth a trip, get ANYTHING that interests you. Clean, fresh, incredibly delicious, you will rave about…
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