Sona's Courtyard Restaurant and Cafe Menu

Courtyard Fig & Walnut Toast

Warm courtyard style bread topped with velvety cream cheese, luscious fig preserves, and a sprinkle of crushed walnuts.

Toasted Bagel with Cream Cheese

Freshly toasted bagel served with a side of cream cheese.

Rustic Spinach & Egg Croissant

Buttery, flaky croissant filled with creamy scrambled eggs and tender spinach, baked to golden perfection.

Avocado Toast

Smashed ripe avocados over our fresh courtyard style bread, topped with tomatoes, & chili flakes.

Hummus

Steamed chickpeas blended with tahini, lemon, and herbs, served with Afghan bread.

Bulani

Fried potato and onion-filled pastries served with mint yogurt sauce.

Sambosa

Fried pastries filled with chickpeas and potatoes, served with cilantro chutney.

Burani

Sautéed eggplant served with yogurt and mint.

Classic Golden Fries

Crispy golden French fries, lightly salted.

Kadu

Pumpkin cooked with tomato and onion topped with yogurt & mint.

Yogurt Dip

Cool, creamy homemade yogurt blended with fresh mint — perfect for dipping bread.

Ashak

Steamed scallion-filled dumplings (4), topped with yogurt and meat sauce, sprinkled with mint.

Qurma Chalaw

Tender chunks of chicken or lamb cooked with onions, tomatoes, and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad and Afghan bread.

Chablee Kabob

Ground beef mixed with onions, garlic and spices served with Afghan rice, Afghan salad, and Afghan bread.

Beef Kabob

Ground beef marinated in spices and garlic served with afghan rice, Afghan salad, Afghan bread, and chutney.

Kabob Hoagie

Fresh hot and steaming kabob served hoagie style with lettuce, cucumbers, tomatoes, carrots, red bell peppers, and a savory garlic yogurt sauce with mint.

Chalaw Kadu

Vegetarian. Tender pieces of golden sautéed pumpkin, simmered in a lightly spiced tomato and garlic sauce with hints of turmeric and coriander, topped with yogurt and sprinkled with dry mint.

Nakhod

Vegetarian. Tender chickpeas are simmered in a bold, savory tomato, onion, and garlic sauce, seasoned with aromatic Afghan spices.

Lobya

Vegetarian. Slow-simmered red kidney beans in a rich tomato-based sauce infused with garlic, onions, and a signature blend of Afghan spices.

Chalaw Sabzi

Vegetarian. Stewed spinach that is slowly braised with onions, garlic, and aromatic spices, creating a rich, herbaceous stew packed with flavor.

Chicken and Nakhod Rice Bowl

Afghan rice, tender chicken, chickpeas, lettuce, tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots with yogurt sauce and topped with mint.

Lamb and Sabzi Rice Bowl

Afghan rice, tender lamb, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots with yogurt sauce and topped with mint.

Chicken and Kadu Rice Bowl

Afghan rice, tender chicken, pumpkin, lettuce, tomatoes, red bell peppers, cucumbers, carrots with yogurt sauce and topped with mint.

Shor Nakhod

Afghan street-style cold soup, Shor Nakhod features tender chickpeas with diced cilantro chilled in a tangy and spicy sauce.

Chicken Vegetable Soup

A hearty, homestyle soup made with tender pieces of chicken simmered in a savory broth, loaded with fresh vegetables.

Lentil Soup

Yellow split peas cooked with tomato, onion and garlic.

Chicken Kabob Salad

Romaine lettuce, chicken kabob, tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, carrots, and homemade yogurt dressing.

Beef Kabob Salad

Romaine lettuce, beef kabob, tomatoes, cucumbers, red bell peppers, carrots, and homemade yogurt dressing.

Cucumber Salad

Cool and crisp cucumber slices tossed with red onions and herbs in a light, tangy vinaigrette.

Side Bread

A warm portion of house-baked Afghan flatbread.

Side Rice

Seasoned steamed grains, perfect as a side.

Vegetarian Side

A side portion of a plant-based Afghan dish — choose your vegetable: eggplant, spinach, split peas, pumpkin, kidney beans, or chickpeas.

Butter Croissant

Flaky, golden, and buttery, this classic pastry is perfectly crisp on the outside and light and tender within.

Chocolate Croissant

Buttery, airy layers of pastry with a luscious, rich chocolate folded inside and topped with drizzled chocolate and powdered sugar.

Warm Gourmet Chocolate Chip Cookie

A warm, buttery cookie loaded with rich, melty chocolate chips for a timeless treat.

Brownie

Made with pure melted chocolate & generously topped with semi-sweet chocolate chips.

Roht

A beloved Afghan treat. A slightly dense, golden-brown cake-bread with a tender crumb and a fragrant blend of cardamom and nigella seeds.

Baklava with Ice Cream

Paper thin layers of homemade clementine syrup-soaked pastry with crushed walnuts and almonds and cardamom ice cream.

Courtyard Chocolate Cake

Rich chocolate cake layered with chocolate and hazelnut cream and a crunchy center, finished with chocolate glaze and sprinkles.

Firni

Pudding of milk, cardamom and sliced almonds.

Pistachio and Ricotta Cake

Ricotta & pistachio creams, separated by sponge cake, rimmed with pistachio pieces and finished with a dusting of powdered sugar.

Afghan Style Ice Cream

Our light and refreshing special cardamom and milky flavor ice cream.

Afghan Tea

Traditional Afghan tea served hot, available black or green.

Iced Coffee

Chilled, refreshing brew for a revitalizing pause.

Dogh (Salty Yogurt Drink)

Dogh, a refreshing Afghan drink of churned yogurt blended with mint and a touch of salt.

Mango Juice

Freshly squeezed mango juice with a vibrant orange hue and a smooth, pulpy texture.

Organic Pomegranate Juice

Rich, organic pomegranate juice with a deep red hue, offering a naturally sweet and tangy flavor.

Lemonade

Refreshing citrus beverage.

Iced Tea

Chilled, refreshing brewed tea, perfectly balanced for a hot day

Orange Juice

Classic citrus refreshment.

Apple Juice

Freshly squeezed apple nectar, packed with the tart and sweet essence of ripe apples.

Cranberry Juice

Tangy cranberry delight, a refreshing concoction that will keep you craving more.

Guava Juice

Bold and refreshing guava juice, bursting with authentic flavor.

Soft Drinks

Assorted sodas including Cola, Diet Cola, and Lemon-Lime.

Drip Coffee

Rich and aromatic coffee brewed through a drip method, delivering a smooth and robust flavor.

Lagoon Escape

A cool, ocean-inspired mocktail made with non-alcoholic blue curaçao syrup, lemon-lime soda, and a splash of citrus juice. This vibrant blue drink is refreshingly sweet with a hint of tang, served over ice.

Mango Meadow

A refreshing mix of silky mango nectar and crisp cranberry, a fruit-forward mocktail with a gorgeous blush color.

Lavender Bloom

A fragrant and refreshing mocktail that pairs delicate lavender-infused syrup with bright lemon and a splash of soda water. Its light floral aroma and subtle sweetness make every sip feel like a walk through a courtyard garden in full bloom.

Blood Orange Blossom

A vibrant, sparkling mocktail featuring zesty blood orange soda topped with a twist of lime and fresh mint. Its bold citrus flavor and bright hue make it as refreshing as it is eye-catching.

Courtyard Peach Strawberry Blush Lemonade

A bright and juicy blend of sun-ripened peaches, sweet strawberries, and zesty lemon, served chilled over ice for the perfect balance of fruity sweetness and refreshing tartness.

Emerald Bliss Refresher

A bold, fruity refresher with sparkling green apple blended with lemon juice and a splash of simple syrup, this bright green drink is refreshing, tangy, and just the right amount of tart.

Pomegranate Garden Fizz

Sparkling pomegranate juice mixed with a splash of lime and mint, topped with soda for a bright and refreshing finish.

Cranberry Courtyard Sunrise

Crushed cranberry juice mixed with sweet orange citrus served over ice with a gradient sunrise hue.