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This venerable pastry shop and café run by Itzik and Keren Kadosh is known for its array of airy croissants and inventive pastries, with an annual focus on doughnuts made during the Chanukah season, filled with fruit-based creams and topped with handmade confectionary.
6 Shlomzion Hamalka St., Israel
Known For
- Cozy atmosphere
- Delectable doughnuts
- Airy croissants
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri. nights and Sat.
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Locals flock to Café Yehoshua at breakfast, lunch, and dinner for its Israeli take on American diner food. The menu includes everything from tahini pancakes to spaghetti tossed with shrimp. A laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere and a location just a few minutes' walk from the prime minister's residence make it a great spot for quality people-watching in one of Jerusalem's quaintest neighborhoods. In good weather, the rooftop dining area lets you enjoy the fresh air. Evening is a great time to stop by for a drink and a bite-size burger.
17 Azza St., 92381, Israel
Known For
- Rooftop dining in one of Jerusalem's quaintest neighborhoods
- Laid-back yet vibrant atmosphere
- Israeli diner food
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat.
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Sink into one of Menza's retro-style banquettes or take a seat around a robust wooden table for a deliciously prepared meal in this lovely café between downtown and Machaneh Yehuda market. Israeli breakfast or brunch dishes like croque monsieur are served as late as 1 pm, but be sure to stop by again in the evening to try the creative versions of bistro classics such as seared tuna niçoise salad. The menu also lists vegan options.
10 Bezalel St., 9459110, Israel
Known For
- One of the city's best burgers
- Bistro classics
- Brunch
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Nadi has great food all day but shines in the morning, when the breakfast plates come crowded with mouthwatering spreads of sun-dried tomato, olive tapenade, local cheeses, tuna, and tahini, all meant to be slathered on fabulous sourdough bread. Other offerings are delicious, colorful salads; earthy asparagus and spinach pasta; shakshuka made out of tomatoes, spinach, or beets; croissant sandwiches; quiches; and fresh coffee.
39 Hillel Street, 9426710, Israel
Known For
- Fresh, healthy, colorful breakfast spreads
- Shakshuka
- Coffee
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner Fri.
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Mo Tahhan opened this cheery café in the space that was once his father's travel agency with the vision of creating a gathering spot as comfy and as fun as your living room at home. Staff often joins patrons for a chat on the bright blue couches and encourages them to add or take from the in-house library stocked with a selection of English-language books. Changing daily specials include maqloubeh, a Palestinian rice and chicken dish, or the bright orange knaffeh, the traditional cheese pastry soaked in syrup, for dessert. Excellent coffee, pastries, Wi-Fi, and in-house printers create a kind of coworking vibe during the day, but the wine list and excellent pastas also attract more serious diners later on.
42 Salah A-Din St., Israel
Known For
- Palestinian beer
- Maqloubeh, a Palestinian rice and chicken dish
- Laid-back atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri.
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Just under the Jerusalem Theatre, Talbiye is a cozy neighborhood restaurant and wine bar specializing in French--Israeli cuisine. The soundtrack of classical music during the day and jazz at night, as well as the rustic-chic decor, provide a sophisticated atmosphere for a solid clientele of politicians, judges, and Jerusalemite intelligentsia. Don't miss the moules frites (mussels served with french fries) or the sea bream cooked in white wine, and finish off the rich meal with a baba au rhum, a small bundt cake doused in sweet rum.
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- Cream of the crop clientele
- Fine dining
- Moules frites
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The name—a Hebrew literary phrase that translates roughly as "yesteryear"—is a clue to the character of the place. A tiny passageway leads to a rear courtyard and an iron stairway, which takes you up to this funky restaurant and bookstore in two separate rooms on the top floor of a 19th-century house. Hosting Hebrew (and occasionally English) poetry readings, lectures, small art exhibitions and modest book parties, T'mol Shilshom has long been a popular spot for folks who enjoy lingering over a novel. No meat is served, but choose from a tempting selection of salads, pastas, and fish dishes. Desserts are luscious, and the array of hot drinks served in chunky ceramic mugs is always welcome on a rainy day.
5 Yoel Salomon St., 9463305, Israel
Known For
- Cozy, go-to nook for great food and community
- Poetry readings and book parties
- Salads, pasta, and fish
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat.
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In this elegantly clubby version of the 24-hour diner, you can enjoy a wide variety of breakfast options, from the traditional English breakfast of bacon, sausage, baked beans, and a sunny-side-up egg, to the classic Israeli breakfast of eggs, cheeses, and fresh vegetables. Later on you can sample the house-made pumpkin tortellini or the famous French toast. There's a discount when you dine on weekday afternoons. There's a good kids' menu that's served fast to keep little ones happy.
15 Yoel Salomon St., 94633, Israel
Known For
- Jovial atmosphere
- Diner food 24/7
- Famous French toast
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Even though this German Colony institution is part of a chain, it's still quaint with welcoming service. It's well-known for its sweet potato soup and juicy salmon skewers. Morning meals are generous and varied, including classic Israeli breakfast of eggs and salads. The personable staff and the warm, welcoming space make this a favorite spot for locals. There are also charming branches downtown near Mamilla on Shlomzion Hamalka Street as well as at the Jerusalem Botanical Gardens.
36 Emek Refa'im St., 9310418, Israel
Known For
- Multiple branches in great locations
- Local favorite
- Sweet potato soup
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat.
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With wooden tables in the tile-floored dining room and under the trees in the nearby square, this is one of the few full-service restaurants in the Jewish Quarter. The modest menu ranges from fresh salads to salmon burgers, and there is beer and wine. Try one of several fish dishes, or just enjoy a coffee while you rest from your tour of the Old City.
2 Tiferet Israel St., 9752268, Israel
Known For
- Light dairy and vegetarian dishes
- Welcoming staff
- Charming outdoor seating
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner Fri.
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All walks of life share elbow space at this casual eatery's long bar inlaid with Armenian painted tiles. The hummus here is especially tasty and is served from morning until well after midnight.
3 Ben Sira St., 9418103, Israel
Known For
- Fresh hummus
- Open morning to late night
- Casual atmosphere
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat.
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Part of a workshop space for local artists, this landmark café has a fun and funky atmosphere. The menu is rich with sandwiches filled with delectable ingredients like avocado, feta cheese, or grilled vegetables, and they all come with side salads drizzled with a delightful basil dressing. If a sandwich isn't your style, try a quiche or a pasta dish. There's a slew of vegan-friendly dishes as well. At night, Jerusalem's hipsters come to drink beer or arak while discussing politics. A belowstairs performance space offers weekly spoken word events, musical performances, and lectures.
7 Bezalel St., 9459107, Israel
Known For
- Live music
- Hipster hangout at night
- Sandwiches
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. No lunch Sat.
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This farm-to-table café situated in the Hansen House complex in the German Colony neighborhood offers fresh salads, goat cheeses, and baked vegetable dishes served in a cozy setting of vintage tables and chairs. The other Offaime locations are in the Israel Museum and Beit Hakerem.
17 Yaakov Sheskin St., Israel
Known For
- Farm-fresh dishes
- Goat cheeses
- Eclectic setting
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Fri. and Sat.
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Locals swear by this deli's inexpensive sandwiches, which come piled high with smoked meats, exotic cheeses, or pickled herring. Meat and dairy are prepared in separate kitchens, so you have an unusually wide range of choices for a non-certified kosher eatery, and it offers vegan-friendly options as well. It's also a great place to pick up a fresh pastry, a bottle of wine, or a block of cheese, which you can enjoy at one of the deli's few street-side tables. They'll pack a picnic as well.
8 Schatz St., 9426708, Israel
Known For
- Best sandwiches in town
- Wide range of kosher options
- Street-side tables
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: Closed Sat. No dinner Fri.
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The son of a prominent family of Iraqi bakers founded this airy, spacious bistro featuring fresh breads, pastries, and pastas. It's considered a top spot for brunch as well as Italian-style aperitivo in the evening, and the large wooden communal table is the perfect way to share a light meal with strangers. Try the salad dressed in Campari vinaigrette, the focaccia dotted with goat cheese and dates, or the ricotta gnocchi. If you're just passing through, consider taking home some of the expertly selected prepared foods and local offerings, like Israeli wines, olive oils, and liquors.
119 Jaffa St., 9434230, Israel
Known For
- Perfect stop near Machaneh Yehuda market
- Ricotta gnocchi
- Israeli wines
Restaurant Details
Rate Includes: No dinner Fri. Closed Sat.
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