Elements Cafe

Top choice in Upper Galilee & Golan


Serving wholesome food that nourishes both body and soul, this cafe offers a menu that's 100% vegan and gluten-free, a healthful, positive vibe and reasonable prices. Specialities include soup, pizza, homemade sauerkraut, stir-fried rice or quinoa (45NIS), and desserts such as coconut-chai ice cream and smoothies made with almond milk, dates, chia seeds and carob.

Cincinnati-born owner Zev is happy to give tips on visiting Tsfat.


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