Places to Eat in Jerusalem

Jerusalem is full of amazing cafes and restaurants. This is just a short list of places and reviews.

I look so tired lol. Also, this was taken at Jaffa Port in Tel Aviv :)

Etz Cafe:

This was the first cafe I visited and I keep going back. It is my favorite cafe. It is the only place where I order coffee instead of hot chocolate (except for a cafe in Tel Aviv). The people are so friendly and the food is always fresh and worth the wait.

Sushi Rehavia:

If you know me then you know I absolutely love sushi. For my birthday I always pick the same sushi restaurant next to my house, so of course, I would pick a sushi restaurant near Agron. The sushi is good. It feeds my sushi craving when I need it.

Tachana Rishona (The First Train Station):

It's a bit expensive because it's a tourist attraction, but they have really good food. There's a grilled cheese restaurant that's pretty good. There's also a health store that's similar to Whole Foods.

Tmol Shilshom Cafe:

The first time I went here I ordered in Hebrew and I was pretty proud of myself. I also got lost because it's through an ally but I figured it out eventually. I ordered hot chocolate and Shakshuka and it was probably the best Shakshuka I've had at a sit down cafe. I also got a yogurt bowl and it was really good as well. They bring it with fresh fruit and granola and a basket of bread and spread.

Beber's Cafe:

This was the first place I ever had Shakshuka and it wasn't anything like I expected. Gabby and I asked for a good place to go for Shakshuka and when the man pointed across the street we were both surprised because it was right across the street from our dorms. As we got closer to the stand we realized it wasn't the classic Shakshuka in a skillet but the kind that's in a baguette. We ordered one and a latke. It was amazing. The fun thing about this place is that it's only open on certain days of the week and I never know when and it only takes cash, so whenever I have 22 shekels on me I always go to the stand and order a Shakshuka.

Cafe Hillel:

Out of all the cafes I've been to (which isn't many) I didn't like it that much. The serving of French Toast was small but the vibe was nice. It overlooks Jaffa St. which is always busy with shoppers and young adults. It's a good place to people watch.

Piccolino:

This restaurant is the Maggiano's of Jerusalem. I went here with my family and it was so good. Before we went I looked on their website to see what food they served and the moment I saw "Creme Brulee" in the dessert section I was hooked. The serving portions are great and I even took my dad's leftover salad to have for lunch the next day. Everything tasted fresh and it got busier once we arrived and sat at our table.

Nocturno Cafe:

I found out about the cafe from one of my roommates. I ordered a Vegan Burger and hot chocolate (weird combination but delicious) and I was so surprised by the burger because it tasted exactly like a regular burger. I became worried because I thought I was eating red meat, so I had to stop my conversation with someone to review the menu and look up a few ingredients. It came with a salad and a few potatoes wedges. The cafe is more on the expensive side, but that was expected considering the food I ordered.

Jachnun Bar:

I always knew this place existed, but I never found time to go until it was Winter Break and a few friends wanted to eat there. It's a small hole in the wall near Hillel St. and it's fantastic. It is similar to Subways but it's not a sandwich place. They heat up a flatbread on a pan and add different foods (mushroom, hummus, pesto, grilled peppers, etc.) into the flatbread then make a wrap out of it. The best part is everything is 100% vegetarian.

Cafe Bastet:

You know you found this place when you see a rainbow flag on the window. The menu is limited and when I went they were out of Sharshuka, but if you like eggs and sandwiches this place is for you. I ended up ordering a sweet potato sandwich which was delicious and my friends both ordered omelets.

Hummus Eliyahu:

Hummus is amazing and this place just proves it. They serve different types of hummus like eggplant, and they bring it in a large bowl with a basket of pita. You can order more than hummus, but why would you when that's their specialty. My friend and I had two different kinds and we were full for the rest of the day. It's a good place for lunch or a quick snack.