Buzzing around Tel Aviv

Here we go… the big list and some reviews! In no specific order.

• Mela: Located in Basel. Great combo meals (coffee + pastry). Beautiful sandwiches. Even a ‘McMuffin’. I got an Americana Hot with a delicious biscuit. (butter + jam of course)

• We Like You Too: Two locations. My go to is an Americano here. Open on Shabbat. SUPER busy. Definitely a spot to be ‘seen’. Ben Gurion location has been redone. And more seating.

• WayCup Coffee: Two locations. Great spot to sit with friends. My favorite spot for Cold Brew.

• Loveat: I keep trying to like it here. But not a winner for me. Did try their matcha instead. Not very good.

• Nisso Deli Cafe: Location in Jaffa. Opens a little later for a cafe 9:00 but I really liked it here. Came back after trying their coffee for a small bite. A happy mistake I stumbled upon + glad I found it! Worth a visit south!

• Milk Bakery: Wow! Definitely a spot to hit in Jaffa. Super great pastries and coffee. Prepare for a line, treats are a little richer but worth it.

• Ada Hanina : Serious coffee talkers only! Located in Jaffa. A little to intense for me. Better know your beans (or ask for help). Not as ‘user friendly’ but still super friendly staff.

• Origem: Been wanting to go here before quarantine even. Maybe best beans in Tel Aviv. I got an amazing pour over. They really help you pick the best bean for you.

• Bakery: French inspired. Known of course for their baked goods. But had a tasty latte from here. There is always a line.

• Maison Kayser: Located in the Namal. Super hyped French bakery that open this year. There is sometimes a line. More people there for the instagram. Pastries may be authentic… coffee was not.

• Lahmanina Located near Habima. One of my favorite Friday spots. Get your desserts + pastries there. Order the Profé it’s an ice coffee without milk but taste frothy. (No clue how but I think it’s magical).

• Mazeh Cafe Stumbled upon by accident. Cute smaller shop. Ordered an easy Iced americano. And try the alfajores

• Buti & Co: Dizengoff Square. Winning the best location award. But not my favorite coffee. Just most efficient + opened on the weekend.

• CoffeeShop 51: Fun spot to sit outside when it’s not corona. They had a great post of coffee descriptions and how to order it. A little more bitter of an ice coffee. I did not love the containers.

• Aroma the ‘Starbucks’ of Israel. Just get the blended iced coffee. That’s what they are known for.. but be prepared to be on a sugar high after.

• Cafelix: A little hidden and totally worth it. Super tasty roasted beans. Did not see much food options but coffee was great.

• Papua Love this little neighborhood spot near the Kerem. I would have gone back more often if I could. Lots of little bites to try.

• Grasyani House: my favorite. Off King George. I got my normal Americano… and was not drinkable.

• Under the Tree: One of my favorite spots! I love their Chai Latte + Cookies! My favorite treat. Try their food too and delivery even better. Located off Ben Yehuda + Jabotinsky.

• Cafe Xoho: The local ‘Cheers’ for any Olim. Craving a little feel of America? Come here! Best bagels in town. Coffee a must. Looking for matcha? One of the few places to get it (and get it good!) Open Shabbat.

• HOC: Tops my list. I have never had a bad experience here. I love their coffee, chai, matcha. They serve the pastries from Fika (listed below).

• Fika: Swedish bakery and coffee shop. Their sweet pastries are a hit. Not as into their savory options.

• Blue Doors Cafe: Cute coffee corner in the Shuk. I would wait to go in the summer when you can sit outside. Small location. Would try and go back for a sip of wine instead of coffee next time.

• Da Da Coffee: On the go walking down Ben Gurion from the beach. Just an easy to-go spot. Nothing fancy. But sometimes that’s all we need.

• Bread + Co: Just smell the deliciousness. Love all their baked goods (and challah). I go for the easier coffee options, would go here more for the baked goods.

• Le Moulin: Coffee was just ok, but man the smell of this French bakery beckons you in!

• Cafe Shneor: For some reason has not won me over but a quick spot for an iced americano as you walk towards Gan Meir.

• Columbus Cafe: Opened up right before the 2nd lockdown and has been very proactive on social media. Come for the muffins! Best ‘Americanized’ muffins (plus Israeli STUFFED muffins).

• Nordinyo: A little fancier but delicious sandwiches. Coffee is pretty standard to me.

• Shroitmann Bakery: Get the pretzel buns ASAP! Coffee was easy, delicious.. but here for the pretzel buns! I went to the location in Hotel Saul.