Ambience is an old bookstore tea room. Basically simple menu of delicious soups, fresh baked bread, sandwiches, and informal eats. Always friendly, informal service. Awkward location of toilet. Difficult to find, but worth the search.

this jerusalem caffe is one of the best places to sit in the city. it's not the place with the best food, more for a coffee or a snack, and the prices are average, but it's a cool spot in a backyard in nechalat-shiv'a, which is a great neighborhood of small allies and old buildings. it hosts a lot of... More

I'm a regular at Tmol Shilshom. I come every Thursday for iced coffee with ice cream and whip cream (23 NIS). It's a delicious treat especially in the hot Israeli summer. The service is top notch and they'll greet you like an old friend by your 3rd visit. The wifi is fast and free. The bathrooms are clean, a rarity... More

It's a dairy restaurant / bookstore / café. They have one of the largest menu selection I've see in any restaurant. If I'm ever alone and need to grab lunch or coffee, there couldn't be a better place to go. Don't get me wrong, it's also the perfect place to go to with your significant other. However, if you just... More

This place is so lovely. It's a restaurant/cafe set in what feels like a beautiful used bookstore. A lot of love and detail went into designing this place. There are exposed brick walls, great mismatched furniture, and books line the wall. There is lots of natural light, and the service is great. I loved how the menu is formatted to... More

A smaller restaurant with informal library setting. People work on their computers and relax while enjoying the delicious food. the bread was among the best I've ever had and the dessert topped it off perfectly.

My daughter had heard of Timol Shilshom so as a treat i took her there for her birthday. Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. We had omelets that were delicious and freshly squeezed orange juice in addition to tasting dishes and wonderful bread.The coffee and the banana bread were superb. The waitresses are gracious and efficient and the chef came... More

The place is located in the old neighborhood of Nachalat Shiva'a in the center of the city. Food is good, especially the Italian Shakshooka. You can stay and read as much as you like, there are books in Hebrew and English. They have a nice but small porch which in the summer gets filled quickly. Service is good, waitresses are... More

Great food, great service and great atmosphere, healthy fresh Israeli and international dishes, comfy relaxed environment and lots and lots of books.