Coffee has been always quite a popular drink in Israel. Even when it was instant coffee, Israel came up with their own twist on cappuccino named café Hafuch in the year 1958. So, the point is, they always have been passionate about the coffee as a society, it’s been in their culture. For the last decade or more, the specialty coffee scene in Israel even boomed too high. Now they have adapted the third-wave coffee culture in the most efficient form. The best part, they always kept on trying to move it one step higher. So if you want to really experience it, you have to visit these best coffee shops in Tel Aviv to get some glimpses.
Ha Ogen
You can spot the Ha Ogen coffee shop located near the Dizengoff shopping district. So it is the best place to get yourself refreshed if you are shopping around or an ideal place to have a coffee break after finishing some errands. Ha Ogen, is for sure the newcomer to this whole specialty coffee scene in Tel Aviv. But with their excellent and locally roasted coffee with great hospitality, these coffee places make it to the list. Also, the place is ideal to meet your new friend or have a long conversation over coffee without any much disturbance. You can also work on your projects or converse with your group about work or something. This can be really helpful for people who are looking for a decent coffee place to work or hangout.
Visit them: Rehov Frishman 43, Tel Aviv Israel.
Chillita Cafe
Chillita cafe can be found tucked away in Allenby Street’s alleyway. The name itself might not be giving you an impressive enough vibe as a coffee enthusiastic place. But don’t be fooled as this is a hidden gem for coffee lovers in Tel Aviv. You will witness a very laid-back and chilled out vibe at the place with both indoors and outdoors seating arrangements. They have a variety of coffee drinks to explore including cold brew, iced matcha, and many more. You can get some healthy pairing with the coffee as their snack menu including vegan and gluten-free items.
Visit them: 97 Allenby St, Tel Aviv.
Basma- Grandma’s coffee
The owner of Basma- Grandma’s coffee, Alia Abou Shmeiss opened her cafe in 2014. It is based on a fictional character named Grandma Basma. The whole interior design and atmosphere of the coffee shop are based on the back-story of this character. At the Basma cafe, Turkish coffee is served traditionally where you can also witness how it is prepared and served. Also, you can accompany oriental sweets such as Knafeh, baklava, and ma’amoul. It is also a restaurant that serves Arabic dishes from Jaffa.
Visit them: Basma—Grandma’s coffee, 5 Louis Pasteur, Jaffa.
Cafe Goferman
Cafe Goferman is something different than the usual sophisticated or modern coffee shops. So, if you are looking for a rustic atmosphere or a more raw vibe while enjoying your coffee, Goferman is your spot. This place is more of a bistro with an astonishing interior and serene rural cafe located in Rishpon. You can sip your coffee sitting at the outdoor wooden deck in the midst of the green mother nature. It is such a peaceful experience with some rustic background a bit away from the usual urban cafes you usually visit. They have the ultimate coffee menu to cater to your preferences in coffee whether you enjoy an espresso drink or any other specialty coffee.
Visit them: Café Goferman, 12 Ha-Prakhim St., Rishpon.