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Monkey Mural
Street art for a good cause
This beautiful mural of a monkey in Tel Aviv is both at a strange location and also spreads the word about a subject most people know nothing about...
by
Tal
Bright
Cafe Kaymak
Shiny happy people cafe
"Cafe Kaymak" in Tel Aviv is on Levinsky, between charming old buildings, next to the spice market. An ideal place to start the night with some drinks...
by
Reuven
Abramovich
Poc.Cafe
Favorite Florentin coffee break
"Poc.Cafe" in Tel Aviv is definitely one of my favorite coffee shops in the neighborhood! You should try their lemon cake & egg salad sandwich...
by
Kathrin
Petersen
Tenat
Delicious Ethiopian food
"Tenat" is one of my favourite restaurants in Tel Aviv. This 100% vegan Ethiopian spot is amazing with its big sharing portions & amazing flavors,...
by
Tal
Bright
Oh Mama Restaurant
Amazing comfort food
"Oh Mama restaurant" Tel Aviv has food that feels like it was cooked by an Israeli grandma. What's more, it can be really cheap and the portions are huge!
by
Idan
Teram
Toni ve Ester
The Heart of Levinski Market
Toni ve Ester in Tel Aviv is in the middle of Levinski Market. It's a nice restaurant with good vibes; perfect to discover the hipsterish side of the city!
by
Idan
Teram
Anita Gelato
Best Israeli ice cream
"Anita Gelato" has been voted twice as the best ice cream in the Tel Aviv, so my friend bugged me to visit for a long time. Really, what was I waiting for?
by
Idan
Teram
Dalida
Tel Avivian tavern in Levinsky Market
"Dalida" is a tavern/restaurant in Tel Aviv. When you sit there, you can literally feel the spirit of the city. Don't skip the caramelized feta cheese...
by
Idan
Teram
Tepale
Happy in the center of TLV
"Tepale" is the place to go for authentic Tel Aviv vibes. It's a welcoming and super nice bar; great for gathering with old friends. Try the anise pitcher.
by
Idan
Teram
Tometomato
Great handmade pasta and gnocchi
"Tometomato" in Tel Aviv's Florentin is a restaurant with handmade gnocchi and pasta. It feels like a gourmet place but is super affordable. Recommended!
by
Idan
Teram
Yom Tov Delicatessen
Deli and sandwiches
"Yom Tov Delicatessen" serves one of the best sandwiches I've ever had in Tel Aviv. It's simple: you choose fish, cheese or meat, and they do the rest.
by
Idan
Teram
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