
Beautiful mosaic work on Nahalat Binyamin by Mia Schon
Tel Aviv is probably one of my all-time favorite cities! It’s vivid, it’s young, it’s loud, it’s colorful, it’s welcoming, it’s hot, it’s super trendy, it’s messy, it’s balagan, it’s filled with cute dogs and cats, and above all it’s incredibly TASTY! Most of the best vegan food I’ve ever had, from Middle Eastern, to Italian, Asian, American and Indian, was in Tel Aviv. Such an exciting – yet expensive city! If you have the necessary change and don’t stay too long you’ll have one the best experiences ever – I promise! 🙂
I’ve met some of the nicest people in Tel Aviv, my boyfriend is from Herzliya (a place just north of Tel Aviv), and we visit frequently! After my last Vegan Guide to Berlin, Vegan Guide to Tokyo and Vegan Guide to Koh Phangan it is about time that I add another essential one to the mix: a Vegan Guide to Tel Aviv! After living in Israel for 2 years and traveling to Tel Aviv countless times, I’ve decided to share my experience regarding what to do and eat in this wonderful city!
Many people might not know this, but Tel Aviv is actually considered to be the world’s VEGAN capital! Say whaaat? There is an incredible amount of over 400 vegan-friendly places in Tel Aviv and new ones are popping up every week or so (“vegan-friendly” meaning at least 25% of menu items are plant-based).
Due to the sun-kissed climate, high quality fruits and vegetables are never too far – you can see it in the colorful creations, taste it in the flavor and smell it in the aroma of what’s on your plate. According to estimates about 5% of the Israeli population identify as vegan, which is the highest percentage per capita in the world. Apart from that about 8% are vegetarian and don’t eat meat at all. Hence plant-based cooking is not only thriving but highly demanded by the 1 million Israelis who don’t eat meat – most of which are living in Tel Aviv!
Changes happen very fast in Tel Aviv and the culinary landscape is adapting accordingly. Hence, putting together a comprehensive vegan guide to Tel Aviv is very much overdue! Since I constantly get asked where to go, what to do and where to stay in Tel Aviv I’ll include a bit of everything in here!
One of my favorite places in Tel Aviv is probably the market. It’s full of seasonal, fresh produce and there are always new exciting things to try! Better not go there on a Friday though because it’s going to be terribly crowded and quite aggressive! Make sure to try fresh date juice, fresh fruit, Venezuelan arepa, and buy tons of dried fruit (especially the Medjool dates) and spices to take home!
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Where to stay?

Beautiful studio apartment with balcony near Rothschild boulevard (tlv bauhaus by tlv2go)
Now that the food is covered, let’s talk about where to stay in the city. The accommodation options are endless and it helps to know which areas are better than others. Like in any other city you have the option between airbnb, hotels, hostels, and holiday apartments. For Tel Aviv in particular I wouldn’t recommend airbnb because it’s almost as expensive as renting a low cost hotel, which will most likely be cleaner. Every area is a bit different so you want to be located as centrally as possible (and not have to walk 40 minutes especially during summer). My preferred location is anywhere close to Rothschild boulevard/Allenby/Neve Tsedek and not further than 15 minutes walking distance to the beach!
Hostels
Abraham Hostel: ≈$30 per person
Possibly the coolest and most fun hostel I’ve ever stayed in! I came here with a group of 8 friends and we booked one full dormitory for us alone! The bunk beds are really comfy (average at about $30 per night), everything is very clean, they have tons of fun activities (in case you travel alone), have a rooftop bar, delicious breakfast (even a few vegan options) and super nice and helpful staff! If you’re lucky you might even get one of their private rooms but they’re fully booked most of the time so you got to be lucky! The hostel is located in a side street off the Rothschild boulevard just next to Nature Boys (vegan fast food place) and I can only recommend staying there if you travel alone, with a bigger group or even as a couple if you’re lucky and get one of their private rooms! 🙂
Hotel Apartments
TLV Bauhaus – by tlv2go: ≈$105 for 2 people
Hotel apartments are the perfect compromise between an Airbnb and a hotel and they’re great for Tel Aviv! TLV Bauhaus by tlv2go has a vast amount of apartments all over the city and they don’t disappoint! I’ve stayed twice with them so far in 2 different 1 bedroom/studio apartments and I loved it so much! I stayed at 2 of their apartments at the Lizetta house at Mohaliver St. 24 and had a marvelous stay (photo above was from one of their apartments with balcony)! These specific apartments are located perfectly in between the Shuk haCarmel (market) and the Rothschild boulevard, with walking distance to almost anywhere. It’s about 5-8 minutes walking to the beach and even has a small kitchen unit with a fridge (super handy for storing fresh fruits from the market and leftover food). Depending on the season, their 1 bedroom studio apartments are anywhere from $105 upwards per night!
Hotels
A tiny bit further north but still in a great location and very close to the beach! Simple design with good value for money with an average price at about $80 per night.
Yarden Beach Boutique Hotel: ≈$100
Very simple but well decorated boutique hotel only 3 minutes from the beach and in a great location with an average price at about $100 per night.
Where to eat?
Michelangelo
Michelangelo is one of my favorite new breakfast places! It is located in Jaffa and turned fully vegan a few months ago, when the owners decided to go vegan. Their breakfast sets are absolutely gorgeous and the quality of the food is just amazing. I’ve had the French breakfast, which comes with croissants and the main breakfast, which includes a variety of amazing spreads, from creamy homemade hummus, to baba ganoush, vegan labaneh, 2 different vegan cheeses (from the local brand Utopi – which is my favorite), baked sweet potato, and more. It also comes with an incredible quinoa omelette, which was simply divine and a bunch of side salads. I also recommend the spinach-filled cigars that come with vegan tzatziki and their homemade lemonade is super refreshing!
UPDATE: unfortunately they changed their menu and stopped serving the Utopi cheeses and French breakfast with croissants which makes their breakfast options significantly less interesting! 🙁 It’s still good but before it was next level, which is a shame!

Despite being located in Jaffa it’s actually not too far away as it’s pretty centrally located in Jaffa. It was about a 20 minute walk from Neve Tsedek in Tel Aviv which is a nice morning walk through a beautiful part of Tel Aviv. The place itself is located just in a side street off the main road but surprisingly it’s really peaceful and quiet there, so sitting outside it wonderful.
Michelangelo (Jaffa)
Ben Teradion St 2, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Cafe XoHo
Another breakfast gem inside the city is Cafe XoHo. This is a vegetarian place with many vegan options that has been around for 8 years already! The owner Xoli succeeded to use her experience from the vegan/vegetarian scene in Australia to create a beautiful space that is incredibly welcoming and hip with gorgeous food for everyone to enjoy. Almost everything you’ll eat here is homemade – from the bagel to the bread to the pastries and extremely yummy! Their vegan banana bread with salted butter on top is a gift from heaven and their signature dish – the beer bread – is unlike anything you’ll ever taste! So flavorful and delicious! Instead of having it served with cream cheese I got it topped with an herby tahini spread which was so good. I also highly recommend the turmeric smoothie with almond butter – which is super thick and creamy – just the way I like it!



The Green Cat – Hachatul Hayarok
Best pizza in Tel Aviv. Basically I could stop here ’cause that says it all! 😀 But I give you some more background just to make you drool some more. It’s hard to explain how much I love this pizza, it’s just SO good. My non-vegan boyfriend who used to love pizza was completely sold on this one. I just wish they would have this pizza available in every city in every country in the world! The Green Cat was the first vegan pizza place in Israel when it opened in 2014 and hasn’t disappointed since! The base is topped with homemade cashew cheese and if you’re feeling a little bit extra you can add a second soy cheese on top. I highly recommend the vegan pepperoni and the seitan crumble!
The Green Cat is located in between the hip neighborhood of Florentin and the Rothschild Boulevard and just next to it there’s a cool bar with live music, so you can even enjoy some good music while having your favorite pizza. If you come there in the later evening be prepared to wait a bit and be patient with the service, as it can get a bit messy sometimes but the quality of the pizza makes up for it! Even for non-vegans, this special pizzeria is known for serving up some of the best pizza you can get in Tel Aviv.
Also, if you have a little extra space after that pizza, do yourself a favor and try the malabi paleta ice cream! 🙂
The Green Cat
Levontin St 7, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Rainbow
Best vegan burger in town! I mean just look at that deliciousness. Rainbow is definitely far from your average veggie burger. Vegans and non-vegans alike come to this burger gem to enjoy themselves a delicious meal. I’ve added cashew cheese and avocado to mine which made it even better and my favorite side were the fried mashed potato balls! I’m not quite sure how else to describe this burger – JUST TRY IT! 🙂 If you’re gluten-free you won’t be disappointed here either as they offer their delicious dishes with rice or salad instead of in a bun or pita.
Awesomely enough the owners of this place also own The Green Cat! Best pizza and best burger in tow – what’s next? Right, best vegan shawarma? They’re opening their third vegan food location soon that’s going to serve authentic vegan shawarma and I can’t wait to try! I’ll make sure to add it to the list as soon as I do!
Rainbow
Ibn Gabirol Street 88, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Sultana

(Excuse the poor photo quality as it’s a screenshot from a video)
As I just mentioned, there’s a new vegan shawarma place in town and it’s the BOMB! In fact it’s the only 100% vegan shawarma place in Tel Aviv (I think even Israel) right now and it’s worth the hype! I went there on my last trip in October 2018 and it’s just so incredibly tasty!
The geniuses behind Sultana even managed to make it look authentic by putting the shawarma on a rotating stick (just like a döner). Plus, it’s actually very smart, they don’t advertise it as vegan. You won’t see any signs that this is vegan shawarma (unless you really look), so part of the people eating there probably think it’s just normal meat they’re eating!
You can choose between a big laffa bread (like in the picture) or a normal pita bread and choose from a variety of special sauces like amba (some sort of Indian inspired mango sauce), tahini, etc. 🙂 The prices for the shawarma are decent: 35 shekels for a shawarma or kebab in a pita; 12 shekels for a mushroom-filled cigar; 17 shekels for fries. In comparison – a ‘normal’ shawarma in Tel Aviv would cost 28 shekels on the cheap end and 35 on the expensive end, so I’m happy they managed to keep the price comparable and affordable to the masses.
Sultana
Shlomo Ibn Gabirol St 52, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Green Roll Sushi
Green Roll Sushi is the only fully plant-based sushi in Tel Aviv and it exceeded any expectations that I had! It’s simply sushi art at its finest! The sushi creator Ibrahim is like a magician who pulls a new crazy invention out of his hat every single day! It’s so pretty and tasty you’ll have to try it. They have super interesting signature sauces and dips which they invent right there on the spot and the way they use vegetables to create shapes and flavors even leaves me (as a 3 year old vegan who’s travelled a lot) speechless!
They even create plant-based caviar that is all natural and made from algae – say what? Looks and tastes so legit it’s crazy! 🙂 Just thinking about the flavors now makes me drool so make sure you check them out for an amazing sushi experience!
The Green Roll
Montefiore St 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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416
When it comes to vegan eateries, 416 is probably the coolest vegan dining experience in Tel Aviv at the moment! The two Rachmani twin brothers managed to create a beautiful New York style restaurant that surprises in many ways by its extraordinary vegan food and beautiful cocktails. This is a place I’d take anyone having doubts about if a vegan diet can be tasty! Their dishes and presentation is quite unique, not only to Tel Aviv but worldwide! 🙂
There are a few must-tries here and the vegan steak is definitely one of them! Apart from knowing that it’s made of seitan I have absolutely no idea how they manage to make this beautiful piece of magic – but for now it’ll suffice just devouring it! I haven’t eaten meat in a lot of years so I might be biased, but my boyfriend was completely blown away to say the least. It’s that good! The texture is extremely on point and it just tastes amazing! They serve it in different versions, steak in a pan, steak salad, etc. and they’re all amazing!
Another must try is the labaneh. If you’ve never been to the region, let me explain the wonders of labaneh. It’s a thick, creamy, yogurt-like cheese, usually served with za’atar, originating from Lebanon and IT IS HEAVEN. It has a very special tangy taste and so far I’ve only tried about 3-4 really authentic vegan ones. 416 is one of them! 😉 Apart from the labaneh, their fried calamari is also pretty great and make sure to leave some space for dessert – it’s worth it!
I don’t know how they make it but they managed to create the perfect vegan alfajores parfait. It’s creamy, it’s rich, it’s sweet, it’s decadent, it’s perfection! Best to share with a few people – or not! 🙂 And if we are already talking about desserts, I also highly recommend their chocolate truffle thingy! It has different flavors (nutella, peanut butter, mint) and it’s every chocolate lover’s dream come true!
They crumble this delicious halva on top that I absolutely LOVED (which is weird because I usually don’t really like it). Just tasted like tahini cotton candy and I want to bathe in it.
The place itself is super stylish and pretty from the inside. It’s filled with beautiful plants hanging down everywhere which gives it a really nice and cozy vibe! It’s the perfect place for dinner with friends, family or a date! 🙂 Personally I’m not big on alcoholic drinks but their cocktails are really impressive! The waiters are always super helpful, funny and sweet so if you’re unsure about which one to try just get a personal recommendation based on your preference! 🙂

Citizen Garden
With all the amazing decadent vegan food in Tel Aviv sometimes you just need a place to go relax your stomach a bit and inhale tons of healthy, wholesome feel good foods. Citizen Garden is the place for that! They are a stylish vegetarian superfood boutique cafe that serves tons of healthy vegan dishes including your latest Instagram trends. From activated charcoal lattés, to golden mylk, detox elixirs, avocado sourdough toast, DIY superfood buddha bowls, and chia puddings! Their urban space includes vintage furniture, a lush outdoor area and beautiful foodie delights – everything you need for a great breakfast/lunch experience! 🙂
Citizen Garden
Montefiore St 15, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Goodness

For anyone craving that greasy junk food with gooey, rich desserts (vegan style) – you have to come here! Apart from the cheesecake, which was heavenly fluffy and rich at the same time, they also serve this decadent chocolate ball filled with some sort of beautiful milky cream inside. But if that wasn’t enough, they pour hot chocolate sauce over the ball so that it melts! Food coma here we come! 🙂
Urban Shaman
If you happen to be in the more northern part of Tel Aviv and are looking for a healthy and delicious meal head to Urban Shaman! The place was founded by two naturopaths passionate about healthy plant-based food and it shows! The design of this restaurant is beautiful and they really put a lot of effort into offering the best quality organic ingredients, allergy-friendly options (gluten-free), and providing an all-encompassing space of healing and optimal nutrition! They even offer full cleanses and detox programs!
They have an amazing range of 100% cold-pressed juices that are SO FREAKIN GOOD! Preferably I’d stop there everyday just to try another juice! 🙂 In comparison to other juices they’re not overly sweet but so full of flavor which I love. Regarding food, I can highly recommend their smoothies, smoothie bowls, mushroom tacos and the falafel bowl! Another plus, my friend Moran sells her beautiful raw vegan desserts and snacks there which are just SO good and totally fit with the health angle! Having said that, their food is a bit on the pricier side in comparison to some other places but it’s worth investing in your health!
Next to the eatery, they also have a beautifully designed studio – the teepee – which regularly holds meditation and yoga classes, hands-on treatment and an infrared sauna! The ultimate feel-good place!
Urban Shaman
Dizengoff St 210, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Anastasia
Anastasia is somewhat of a front runner in the vegan scene in Tel Aviv. It was the very first completely vegan cafe in Israel and has been around for 4 years already! It’s the perfect place to meet friends or come alone for a chill and delicious working session. Their shakshuka is one of the if not THE best one in town and they’re very well know for their awesome breakfast spreads, cheeze platter, and fresh, high-quality ingredients.
They’re very well known by Tel Avivis and frequented by locals and tourists alike and try to be welcoming to everyone, vegans and non-vegans alike! Most importantly, despite being a trendy hotspot, they’re standing very much behind the vegan message and on top of that are super LGTB friendly! I actually used to live just next to Anastasia for about a month back in 2015 and was a frequent visitor every other day myself (that was before the days of this blog)! Apart from the shakshuka, a few of my favorite dishes include the soba noodle salad, the tofu + steamed greens plate and, of course, the tiramisu!


Anastasia
Frishman St 54, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Zakaim

Their bean pate with sweet jam is AMAZING and so is the vegan ricotta, focaccia, labaneh, hummus and falafel! They’re also known for their amazing crispy potato wedges and make amazing spicy dips and sauces! My boyfriend (who is half Moroccan) devours their food in a second as this homemade Middle Eastern style food is probably his number one favorite food in the world! Absolutely no need for any animal food in your diet when you have dishes as tasty as these! 🙂
Zakaim
Simtat Beit HaSho’eva 20, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Dosa Bar
I’m absolutely obsessed with Dosa Bar! They’re a South Indian street food joint and offer a unique rollercoaster of taste sensations! Their food is very colorful, rich in flavors and extremely happy and tasty! Usually I’m not so big on Indian food because I have this thing against spicy and cumin so I wasn’t sure if I’d like it but I left this place so incredibly satisfied and happy I’ll be back on my next visit for sure! All their food is, of course, completely vegan but also gluten-free, which is a big plus for many people! 🙂

I also had the pleasure of trying some of their healthy sweets, which were delicious! My favorite ones were the banoffee cream, chai, and spirulina! I wish I would have found this place years ago and I can’t hype them enough for their delicious food! 🙂
Dosa Bar
Ben Yehuda St 188, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Alegria


Tenat

In case you didn’t know already, there is quite a big Ethiopian community in Israel and especially Tel Aviv, so including them in a vegan guide is a must! Did you know anything about Ethiopian food? Well, I didn’t so let me enlighten you: it’s freaking delicious and super healthy! 🙂

Teff apparently has 50 percent more protein, 5 times more fiber and 25 times more calcium than brown rice – say that again? Where have you been all my life?! 🙂

Now that we have established that you have to try teff and injera asap, let’s dig some more into Tenat and its beautiful food options!

As for desserts, make sure to try the teff delicacy (tastes like a sweet rice-pudding style dessert) and chocolate brownies! Also you MUST try the Ethiopian tea which was full of delicious spices like cinnamon and cloves and ask for the rainbow smoothie made from guava, mango and watermelon (it’s not on the menu but it was the most refreshing drink I’ve ever had).
One of the many reasons to try new foods is exactly this: to learn about other cultures! Ethiopia wasn’t even close to being on my radar before this culinary experience, but after this I’m so intrigued to visit and try everything vegan they have to offer! 🙂 Definitely a MUST VISIT when in Tel Aviv!
Tenat
Chlenov St 27, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Shuffle Bar


Shuffle Bar
Florentin St 19, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Golden Sun Kombucha
Cute little cafe with an outside sitting area serving up delicious flavors of homemade kombucha, all vegan sweets, sandwiches, coffee and teas with plant-based milks. Kombucha is not very easy to find in Tel Aviv for some reason so this is the perfect place to hang out with friends and enjoy some delicious booch! 🙂
Golden Sun Kombucha
Allenby St 87, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Hummusim/Abu Hassan

Hummus is a BIG thing in Israel! Now I’m not gonna list every hummus spot in the city or else I’ll still be sitting here tomorrow, but there are a few joints that are worth mentioning. There’s not much else to say about hummus, because hummus is life. Now that we have settled any disagreements let’s begin:
Abu Hassan is said to have the best hummus in Tel Aviv. They have 2 branches in Jaffa and are very famous and always full, so naturally you should try them when you’re around! Apart from that I just recently discovered a new dimension of hummus I hadn’t thought of before. Hummus topped with vegan shawarma. Ehhmmmm yeah, you heard that right!

Apparently there are a few places around Tel Aviv that serve it with vegan shawarma but according to my friend Rachelle Hummusim is one of the best!

Abu Hassan
Ha-Dolfin St 1, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Hummusim
Lilienblum St 21, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Shlomo and Doron
Best ful (fava beans) in town + amazing hummus with vegan ‘meat’ on top!
Yishkon St 29, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Meshek Berzilay

Meshek Barzilay is an organic vegetarian and vegan restaurant located in the middle of the beautiful Neve Tzedek district. They serves everything your heart desires, ranging from an amazing pizza, to lasagna, cashew cheeses, curries, juices, smoothies, etc. My absolute favorite for a healthy twist is the brown rice (best brown rice I ever ate), grilled tofu, steamed greens w/ mushrooms and tahini dressing on top – so yum and good for you!
They also just opened a deli next door where they sell my favorite Utopi vegan cheeses and tons of homemade deliciousness to take away like lasagna, salads, stews etc.!
Nature Boys
I haven’t been myself yet but I’ve heard there’s a new vegan burger player in town that is well worth trying! Apparently their burgers are amazing and people especially recommend their love burger, bean burger, bloody schnitzel from eggplant and heady mushrooms! Sounds like a place I have to check out next time I’m in town! 🙂
Nature Boys
Levontin St 30, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Market
Market offers a delicious array of seasonal food with stews, soups, sandwiches, salads! They have two different locations but their Dizengoff branch is the one that’s actually vegan! They have very cheap, fresh food and big portions! The perfect place to stop for lunch!
Market
Dizengoff 140, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Sabich Frishman
If you haven’t been in the Middle East before, you might have never heard of Sabich before. Sabich is a traditional Jewish Iraqi pita sandwich, which was ‘imported’ from the Jewish Iraqi immigrants and is now a staple in the Israeli cuisine. The original version includes a hard-boiled egg, but it is equally tasty without.
My favorite Sabich place is Sabich Frishman (were you’ll also find great falafel btw). Basically, what you’ll get is a freshly baked pita bread, filled with fried eggplant, tons of Israeli salad (a mixture of cucumbers, tomatoes and onions), potato, chopped parsley, tahini sauce and amba (a tangy mango pickle condiment popular in Indian and Middle Eastern cuisine). In addition to that it can be topped with pickles and hot sauce. This is the perfect food after a long day at the beach as it surely is incredibly tasty and just has to be eaten and tried once in a while!
Sabich Frishman
Frishman St 42, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
Bana
This is one of the newer trendy vegan hot spots in town! When asking people you will hear very mixed reviews. Some rave about it while others left disappointed. So I went myself to see what the fuss is all about. From my own experience I found this place to be a bit overrated. You could tell that the food was high-quality, tasty and beautifully presented, but unfortunately the portions are very small and it’s overpriced!
I went for a Friday evening dinner with my boyfriend and two friends, we were recommended to share their dishes, apparently you order a bunch and share them all which I generally love as a concept because you get to try everything, so we had about 6 different dishes. Without even having drinks (just tab water) we paid $35 per person but left hungry. Don’t get me wrong, the dishes themselves were good just very tiny so each person had about 2 spoons of each dish. My boyfriend got a pizza afterwards because he was still so hungry.
It’s a shame because their food was really delicious and interesting, just too little for too much! I saw that they do have a burger on the menu for $18.50 so I’m sure I would have been satisfied by this one – but the way they suggest you to order, it would take about 3-4 small dishes per person to be fully satisfied.
For anyone who has the extra change though, I’d recommend the place!
Bana
Nahmani St 36, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Tamara
My number one stop for smoothies, juices and anything fresh! Fruits are my everything! Hence I always appreciate good smoothie/juice places that just hit the spot during those warm summer days! Tamara is one of those. Although Tel Aviv is full of these little fruit stands, Tamara tends to be my favorite. They serve everything from açaí, to make your own smoothies and juices. If you’re a regular make sure to get your stamp card so that you’ll get a smoothie for free… 😉
The same brand not only has this juice bar but also includes a frozen yogurt shop that serves vegan frozen yogurt (usually coconut/açaí soft serve), topped with as many toppings as you like (already a huge YES!). Highly recommend checking both out!
Anita – la Mamma del Gelato
Best vegan ice cream and acaí soft serve ever! There are many places serving vegan ice cream around the city but this one is definitely a must try! Super creamy and their acaí is divine! Ask which toppings are vegan as they have many! 🙂
Gelateria Siciliana/ Vaniglia/ Leggenda/ Arte Italian Ice Cream/ Cookeez
24 Rupee
Vegetarian Indian food in South Tel Aviv serving an array of delicious vegan meals with rice, lentils, vegetable stew, and bread. The atmosphere is fun and hippy, and you sit on the floor, leaving your shoes outside as it’s custom in India.
24 Rupee
Shoken St 16, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Hamalabia

Hamalabia
Allenby St 60, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Cafe Herzog
If you’re looking for creative, wholesome and healthy food to nourish your body, look no further! The place is very cozy and filled with tons of vegan deliciousness! Make sure to try their signature ‘mountain’ dish, which changes every day!
Cafe Herzog
Shlomo Ibn Gabirol St 48, Tel Aviv-Yafo, Israel
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Mr. Donuts
You can find a variety of kosher vegan donuts sold at this Israeli franchise of the American Mr. Donut chain all across Tel Aviv!
Mochikva
If you’re looking for a slice of Japan in the Middle East, you gotta check out Mochikva! It’s an online business surrounding everything vegan mochi! You’ll find your favorite traditional flavors like matcha with red bean filling, but also things like peanut-coconut-miso say whaaaat? And, extra plus – there’s mochi ice cream! 🙂 Definitely an amazing gift or if you want to just treat yourself (like me) order your favorite flavors and dig in!
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What else to do?
I you ever feel like escaping the city for a few hours, just a 40 minute drive to the north you will find the beautiful Freedom Farm Sanctuary! It is the first and only Israeli sanctuary for farm animals so far and well worth a visit! The sanctuary was created out of a vision to make a significant change in the attitude of human beings towards other earthly creations, dreaming that one day we will be able to view animals as creatures entitled to lives of freedom, with whom we can live side by side harmoniously without hurting, abusing or exploiting them, and without taking their flesh, their liberty, and their soul. The founders of the sanctuary Adit and Meital are the most wonderful, loving souls and so are all the volunteers who are working up there!
Thanks. great article
happy you like it! 🙂
You are absolutely gorgeous. Israel loves you!
awww thanks! love you back! xx
I’ve been waiting for you to write a vegan guide to Tel Aviv because I wanted to know which places you like, and of course you recommend all the good ones! I work at Nature Boys and I can’t wait for you to come and try us out! 🙂
Hehe thanks! 🙂 I’ve heard such good things about Nature Boys but unfortunately didn’t have the time during my last visits 🙁 but I’ll definitely have to come next time to take some photos and try some of your gems 🙂
Wow very thorough! Great photos and great advice – even for locals. Thanks!
Thanks so much! Yes, I tried to include as many as possible! 🙂
Israel has never really been on my travel radar. Now it sits high on my “dream vacation” list. I had no idea.. learned SO much from this article and it’s inspired me to be very excited to learn more. Thank you for sharing!
Oh that is so wonderful to hear Linda! 🙂 I was the same about 4 years ago, but this country has so much to offer, especially Tel Aviv when looking at food! 🙂
Love this article! I’m currently visiting Tel Aviv and your article is my go-to guide. Where is the vegan schawarma and hummus? I’m at Abu Hassan now and they don’t have it.
Amazing! I hope you have the best time ever! You can find the vegan shawarma at Levinsky 41 or Hummusim (which is at Lilienblum St 21) 🙂
Thank you for this. Beautiful article with stunning photography. I so want to go to Israel now. I’m already obsessed with their array of dates ( I go through a box full every couple of days) and this is just making me more excited to go!!!! Sun, beach, dates, sanctuaries, vegan and lgbt community!!! Just wow.
Thank you and you’re beautiful also. I love how natural you are. X
Aww thanks so much!! 🙂 I’m completely date obsessed as well! My favorite sweet snack 🙂
wow, this looks amazing! I’m gonna visit Israel soon and already very excited. could you recommend any vegan places, like coffee shops, to work from?
Anastasia and Cafe Xoho are great places to get some work done! 🙂 Have a great time!
Thank you 🙂
Abu Hassan is known for the best Masabacha, not for their hummus. Well, it’s a type of hummus, but it’s different…
They have 3 branches, not 2. 2 main braches on 14 Shivtei Israel street (they are in front of each other)… Plus It is in Jaffa, not Tel-Aviv… (Yeah of course that both of them are combined and called Tel-Aviv-Yaffo
Next time I also recommend Abu Adham which is my favourite hummus.
Oh my, I want to go there so badly! Pictures are awesome, great job! I just have one question – you mention about accomodation prices but what with food prices? I have no idea how much everything costs in Tel Aviv, so maybe you remember some random things, f.ex. how much you spend for a dinner in restaurant, for a pizza or burger? It would help a lot 😀
Kisses :*
It’s truly beautiful and tasty but also a quite expensive city. You can find bargains though and it always depends if for example you go for a simple burger or a full on dinner. As far as I remember a burger/pizza would be around 12€, hummus/falafel maybe around 8-10€, fruit shakes around 6-8€ and a full on dinner including drinks etc probably around 25€. You can always find cheaper or more expensive. When I go I make sure that I’m not too far away from the local Shuk, where I can find cheap seasonal fruits and bargains for breakfast, so I don’t have to eat out all day. Also, street food like hummus, falafel, veganized sabich etc. will always be cheaper so I also make sure to eat that maybe once a day and then I ‘treat’ myself to one of the awesome vegan places once a day… hope that helps! 🙂
the blog is amazing. We only have one evening in tel aviv and they all look great. which one would you recommend the most?
Thanks! 🙂 Oh that’s so difficult…Depends on what you feel like but my favorites for dinner are pizza (the green cat) and 416 (very nice for dinner + great cocktails)! 🙂
What a fantastic post. We spend a lot of time in Israel each year. I cant wait to try some of your suggestions. Sabich is the best sandwich of the planet! We always stop there and eat one before heading to the relatives for dinner. Lol Thank you.
Ohhh thank you! 🙂 Happy you enjoyed reading it! Sabich is the best… I’m also quite regularly in Tel Aviv and the sabich craving never stops! 🙂
Hi, thanks for all your detailed informations,
Question: in case of specific medical problems, How can I find a vegan dietitian in Tel-Aviv area?
Thanks
Gam
Hey 🙂 I would try joining the Vegan Tel Aviv Facebook group and asking there. Locals will probably know better than me 🙂
See you soon near your local place.