Tel Aviv Restaurants

  1. Bialik Café

    A unique café, this place is larger than most, with high ceilings and diner-style seating. The food ranges from excellent to amazing, and if you aren't too hungry they offer the same dishes in tapas-sized portions (for half the price). Try the salmon and teriyaki tapas or the entrecote (beef) skewers. They have free wi-fi access, live music most nights and a 'happy hour' from to that sees discounted drinks.

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  2. Coffee Bean

    This coffee-shop chain offers a relaxed, smoke-free, air-con sitting area. Laptop users will enjoy the big tables and free wi-fi. There are outlets on the first floor of the Dizengoff Centre and at 30 Ibn Gvirol St.

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  3. Shine

    This neighbourhood café, occupying a lovely spot under the trees, has a minimalist interior of white walls and silver trim, although most people prefer the outdoor patio. It attracts a young, smart set who mingle over brunch, drinking cappuccinos with soy milk or champagne cocktails. The menu is mainly light salads and sandwiches. Vegetarians will enjoy the curry tofu.

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  4. Tozeret Haaretz

    Overlooking beautiful Masarik park, this timeless bohemian café serves up some of the best cakes and sweets in the city, as well as some good-value snacks and meals. Try the excellent shakshuka. Make sure you go to the right place, it's tucked behind another café called Masarik 12.

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