James & Loren
Things To Do
Beach & Outdoors:
- Tel Aviv Boardwalk – Chill spots with volleyball, sunsets, and cold beers - Tel Aviv Port (Namal) – Great for sunset walks and sea views - Park HaYarkon – Rent bikes or paddle boats and cruise the green side of the city
Coffee Spots
- Café Michaeli – Sunset spot goals. Right on the beach, mellow energy, great iced drinks. - Chachos TLV – The ultimate local hang. Coffee, vintage clothes, chill crew, and always a vibe. - Rebar: If you are craving a good smoothie after a beach day. - Café Xoho – Cozy, creative, and expat-friendly with awesome bagels and cold brew. - Facility TLV – Industrial-chic, strong espresso, and Tel Aviv cool at its finest. - Cafelix (Jaffa or Florentin) – Great beans roasted in-house, minimalist and low-key.
Fun Eats
- HaTaco: Hands down the best taco spot in town. Fast, casual, and always buzzing. Located in the middle of Shuk Hacarmel. - GDB (George's Dry Aged Burger) : Possibly the best burger in all of Israel - HaKosem: The GOAT of shawarma and falafel. Pita stacked high with toppings and flavor. Expect a line — worth it. - Lava : No reservations at this cosy and romantic pasta bar, right on park HaMesila. Come here for possibly the best pasta you will have outside of Italy. - Rendezvous: A great lunch spot in the heart of Neve Tzedek. A little bit of French, a little bit of Italian.
Markets & Culture
- Carmel Market (Shuk HaCarmel) – Bustling with local food, juice, and souvenirs - Jaffa Flea Market (Shuk Hapishpeshim) – Great for antiques, cafes, and live music - Neve Tzedek – Boutique shops and charming streets - Dizengoff Street – Local fashion, home decor, and gelato - Sarona Market – Modern food hall meets boutique shopping
Mom and Dad's Favorite Restaurants
- Malka: A Kosher-certified restaurant that brings to life a seasonal menu inspired by vibrant dishes from around the world. Founded by famous Israeli chef Eyal Shani - Chacoli: A Spanish fish restaurant in an iconic location facing the Tel Aviv beach, brings the richness of Spanish cuisine in tapas plates and sharing dishes. - Naifa: A high end restaurant offering a twist on Druze cuisine in the heart of the chic Neve Tzedek neighborhood - Dvora: The wild kosher restaurant of Eyal Shani. Malka restaurant's little sister. Dvora is a lively and happy restaurant, based on fresh and local ingredients. - Fu Sushi: Modern restaurant offering specialty sushi & a variety of Asian-fusion dishes & cocktails. - Nam: The best Thai food you will find in the middle east - Claro: Roomy, rustic-chic restaurant offering an extensive wine list & farm-to-table Mediterranean cuisine.