JOY of ISRAEL: The Best Israeli Breakfast in Jerusalem

Author:: Jamie Geller Test Kitchens
Publish date:: Jan 12, 2016

Where can you get the best Israeli breakfast in Jerusalem?

We asked our loyal readers to help us find the best versions of everything Israel has to offer. We asked the people of Israel. We asked our friends. We asked tour guides. We asked foodies... And now the results are in!

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The Best Israeli Breakfast In Jerusalem

Reader's Choice Winner:

cafe rimon — Image courtesy of Cafe Rimon

Café Rimon

Café Rimon has been known for it's amazing breakfast since it opened over 60 years ago. On Ben Yehuda Street in Downtown Jerusalem, diners can choose between the meat and dairy sections, and there are newer locations in Mamila and now in Bet Shemesh as well!

"Every Friday morning from 9am- 12pm you won't want to miss their extravagant buffet of omelets, cheeses, Israeli salads, breads, desserts, and more." -JOYofKOSHER staff

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Second Place

Café Itamar (Moshav Ora)

"I love that they have so many healthy breakfast options and have such generous portion sizes. Being surrounded by beautiful plants, greenery and a waterfall makes for such an enchanting environment!" - Daniella Silver, This American Mama

"Amazing food and pastoral setting." -Mordecai Holtz, New Media Director for ITravelJerusalem (follow them on Twitter@ilovejerusalem, Facebook, and Instagram @itraveljerusalem)

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garden breakfast itamar — "Garden Breakfast" at Café Itamar

Runners Up...

Roladin
Waffle Bar
Café Greg
Café Tamara (Malcha Mall)
The King’s Garden Restaurant (King David Hotel, Mamila)
Sam's Bagels

Favorites From the Foodies...

Cafe Paris (Downtown)/ Grand Cafe (Derech Beit Lechem, Baka)

"Cafe Paris and Grand Cafe - these are two of the most popular places for having a kosher Israeli breakfast for the foodies and gourmet people. The food there is not just tasty with dishes you won’t find anywhere else, but it also being served very aesthetically with special care on how your plate looks. You will find there lawyers and business people of Jerusalem eating there regularly." -Michael Weiss, founder of GoJerusalem.com

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Kadosh (Downtown)

"To get the european feel in the heart of Jerusalem, go to Kadosh and taste their breakfast but don’t stop until you’ve tasted any of their fresh desserts.-Mordecai Holtz, New Media Director for ITravelJerusalem (follow them on Twitter@ilovejerusalem, Facebook, and Instagram @itraveljerusalem)

Trattoria Haba (Machane Yehuda Market, Nachalot)

"At Haba's you must try the Jaffa Breakfast which includes eggs of your choice, bread, salad, tuna and fresh salmon. The meal is accompanied by salsa, olives, jam, and their special creamy eggplant babaganough. Consider ordering a mimosa, or any of their indulging cocktails with your brunch. If you’re looking for the traditional petit dejeuner, try any of their pastries and delicious warm beverages."- JOYofKOSHER staff

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