Tel Aviv brunch spots

If you’re planning on flying into Tel Aviv on your next adventure, be sure to pack an appetite. Israeli cuisine today is an amalgamation of mainly North African, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cooking styles, as well as other influences from all over the world. As international appreciation for Israeli food grows, so does the innovation and investment in the culinary scene in Tel Aviv.

We’ve found some of the city’s most in-demand brunch spots you can drive from place to place for the ultimate brunching getaway.

Hotel Montefiore

With ochre walls and black shutters flickering in the dappled shade of palm trees, the facade of this boutique hotel is immediately inviting. Cream canvas parasols and stone plant pots containing weeping ivy sit on the black and white chequered tiles of the terrace. Classic dishes such as Eggs Florentine are served up on delicate porcelain, along with flawless Bloody Mary’s or freshly-squeezed orange juice. For added indulgence, dig into the extensive cheese selection – but you may want to save room for your next stop.

NOLA on Dizengoff St.

NOLA is a café and bakery modelled on the classic American diner. Chunky turkey sandwiches, BLTs, and hash browns, are menu mainstays, while all the bread, cupcakes and cookies are freshly-baked in-house. The terrace out front, courtyard at the back, super-friendly staff and sixties hits playing in the background have all made NOLA a local favourite.

Bucke

For some of Tel Aviv’s best Israeli food, visit this artsy little café full of locals. Bucke is said to have the best egg shakshuka in the city, and its sabich is pure heaven. The sharing plate is also outstanding – an assortment of colours, textures, and flavours that showcase many of Israel’s exotic ingredients and unique recipes. You’ll find Bucke Cafe on Yehuda HaMaccabi Street 40.

Delicatessen

For brunch on the go, pop into Delicatessen. This is a local hidden gem where you’ll find freshly baked bread, aged wine, juicy olives, artisan meats, cheese, and fruits and vegetables. Once you’re finished perusing the first-floor deli, head upstairs. Here is a restaurant serving up brilliant brunches and also Asian-inspired salads. And after an epic brunch adventure, it’s time to take a taxi back to the airport and head home.