Tel Aviv Cafe — Restaurant in Budapest

This cafe delivers an exceptional experience across all fronts. Service: Staff were attentive, welcoming, and knowledgeable about the menu, enhancing the visit with genuine warmth. Food & Drink:The highlight was undoubtedly the Israeli Breakfast. It was a vibrant, meticulously prepared spread:

• Freshness & Quality: Ingredients tasted remarkably fresh – crisp vegetables, high-quality cheeses (especially the creamy labneh and tangy feta), and perfectly cooked eggs.
• Authenticity & Balance: The selection of salads (like the finely chopped Israeli salad and smoky roasted eggplant) was authentic and beautifully balanced in flavor.
• Execution:Every component shone; the bread was warm and pillowy, dips were flavorful and well-textured (no soggy pitas here!), and accompanies like olives and pickles added bright, briny notes. It felt both generous and artfully presented. Overall: An outstanding establishment that excels in service, authentic culinary execution, and atmosphere. The Israeli Breakfast alone is worth returning for. Highly recommended and a definite...

I couldn't contain my excitement as I eagerly anticipated savoring my sandwich. However, my anticipation quickly turned into disappointment when I unveiled it during my flight back home. The saying "pictures speak a thousand words" couldn't be more accurate in this case. It's disheartening to see such a lackluster representation of what was promised. Considering the price I paid, I had hoped for a much better experience.

To say that the schnitzel was dry would be a gross understatement. Its moisture level was severely lacking, leaving me longing for a more succulent and flavorful filling. Moreover, there was a perplexing addition of what appeared to be a cucumber—though I cannot be certain—and an unidentified ingredient that might have been an onion, but it was rather unclear. This mishmash of components did not live up to my expectations.

If you're curious about the true representation of my disappointment, I urge you to take a look at the attached picture in this review. Regrettably, that was the unfortunate reality of...

this place drives me nuts. the food is delicious and super inexpensive so i can see why it's mega popular, but i would just get it to-go and call it a night. the first time i went there i was not expecting some trendy see and be seen type place and i ended up waiting like 2 hours to never get seated. i sat at the bar and waited and got a whiskey, and the bartenders started feeling sorry for me so they gave me random cocktails that they made. they had this really bizarre duo: a dude spinning legit elevator music + this weird sax player who must have come from another decade or something. i was the only one bobbing my head along and dancing out of sheer boredom and the combo of empty stomach plus alcohol. the problem with budapest is that everything closes early so at that point my only option was to stay. next time i went back with a reservation no problem, and yeah that was nice, but it seems ridiculous to have to make a reservation for a restaraunt so cheap and informal. i recommend the georgian place...