Tel Aviv locals are the true coffee aficionados where you will keep spotting hundreds of coffee shops and roasteries humming with the gentle buzz of coffee late midnight to early morning. There are a lot of coffee spots to get your morning brew, then a lot of specialty coffee cafes serves all kind of coffee drinks as per your taste and preference. The coffee here, is a daily essential for the localities, a part of their culture, and also something for what they are passionate about. So if you really want to dive into this coffee scene, there are some best coffee roasters and brands you can go for.
Nahat Micro-roastery
Nahat is a micro coffee roastery and cafe located near the Dizengoff fountain, Tel Aviv. They are a passionate coffee purveyor in the town that always attracts visitors as well as locals for an ideal cup of coffee. They source their coffee beans from all across the world that are artisanally roasted to get a great cup of coffee. Nahat coffee shop is ideal for meeting new friends or catching up with your old pals. Also, you can make it a usual meeting spot over a cup of coffee. The place is bright, comfortable, and friendly as well. You can also enjoy plenty of snacks with coffee such as pastries, cookies, and sandwiches. Not just that, in the evening, they also serve beer, wine, and cocktails when the place turns into a bar.
Visit them: Reines 1, Dizengoff Square.
Mae Coffee Roasters
Mae Coffee Roaster can be spotted throughout the city at multiple locations including Shuk Hacarmel as well. You also must know that ‘Mae’ is supposed to be pronounced as ‘my’! They exclusively serve Costa Rican coffee beans which they roast themselves. Mae coffee roasters import these coffee beans in small batches at their local facility. You will find Mae coffee cafes very elegant, stylish, and highly comfortable to sit for a long time. They surely serve one of the best coffee cups in Tel Aviv. Also, you can grab some delicious bites with coffee such as cookies, sandwiches, and croissants making the perfect pairing.
Visit them: Montefiore St 16 or Shlomo Ibn Gabirol St 98.
Coffee Shop 51
Well, when you know filter coffee is not yet so much popular in Israel but still looking to find the best one, Tel Aviv’s Coffee Shop 51 is your spot. You won’t find any other cafes in Tel Aviv making as many hand-brewed coffees as they are making. According to their owners, they brew like more than 50 filters a week. Well, that might not be a lot if you are coming from places like Berlin or New Zealand but still, as per Israel, it’s a lot. This is because filter coffee didn’t yet breakthrough as compared to other countries. So if you are wishing the get the best filter coffee, Coffee Shop 51 definitely the best choice.
Visit them: Ahad Ha’Am St 51, Tel Aviv.
Goferman
Cafe Goferman is something different than the usual sophisticated or modern coffee cafes. 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: 12 Ha-Prakhim St., Rishpon.