Best Street Food In Tel Aviv (2026): Where To Find The Top Local Bites

Best Street Food in Tel Aviv (2026): Where to Find the Top Local Bites

Alissa Walker

Travel writing based on first-hand experience

April 17, 2026

From sizzling shawarma to sweet moflatas and giant falafel surprises, discover the best street food in Tel Aviv. Here’s where to eat like a local.

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Working your way through the city one pita, shawarma, pastry, and glorious street-side snack at a time? These guides pair beautifully with our Best Street Food in Tel Aviv post, whether you want bigger sit-down meals, a place to stay nearby, beach breaks between bites, or a wider Israel food trail.

Best Street Food in Tel Aviv

Mifgash Rambam

This shawarma place is run by the team behind the legendary Basta restaurant, and they do it right—no harsh seasonings to burn your throat, just beautifully cooked meat. Focus is all on the meat, but among the toppings, you’ll find a yogurt sauce that steals the show. It’s a packed meal, and even the half portion is more than enough.
Price: ₪38–58
Location: Rambam 3, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun–Wed 11:00–17:30 & 18:00–23:00, Thu 11:00–00:00, Fri 11:00–16:00, Sat 17:00–23:00
Kosher: No

Itzik Shawarma

Itzik shawarma is made from local meat straight from the brand’s own farm—and yes, there’s even a Wagyu beef shawarma cone. The price is steeper, but honestly, where else are you going to get Wagyu in a pita? They also serve a more standard turkey shawarma, but let’s be real—you’re coming here for the Wagyu. Toppings are minimal to let the meat shine.
Price: ₪52–62
Location: David Razi’el 3, Jaffa, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–23:00, Sat night until 23:00
Kosher: Yes

Koba Atarnegol

Ever tried kubbeh in a pita? This stall in Tel Aviv’s Hatikva Market serves a massive, round semolina kubbeh split in half and stuffed into a pita with pickles, amba, and tahini. Carb on carb? Absolutely. It’s hearty, comforting, and delightfully homey.
Price: ₪20–28
Location: Tzahal 64, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–18:00, Fri 08:00–14:00
Kosher: Yes

Central Asia

This place has been around since 1993, baking up delicious Bukharan pastries. There’s pyrashki, chebureki, bichak, sambusak, and goujje-goujja. A whole showcase of dumplings in all shapes and fillings: pumpkin, beef, beef with onion and lamb fat, spinach, chickpeas, cabbage, and potato—fried or baked. Perfect for a flavorful bite on the go.
Price: ₪6–20
Location: Mesilat Yesharim 41, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:30–20:30, Fri 07:00–15:30
Kosher: Yes

Babulya by Hagai Lavi

Chef Hagai Lavi’s deli is a dreamland for charcuterie lovers. Every Tuesday, they roll out special sandwiches—just one type each week, always different from the last. Past stars have included shrimp rolls, ham & cheese, BLTs, Caesar salad sandwiches, chili con carne, meatballs, porchetta, roast beef, and Sloppy Joe.
Price: ~₪45
Location: Ibn Gabirol 112, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun, Tue–Thu 09:30–18:00; Mon 09:30–16:00; Fri 09:00–14:00
Kosher: No

Pizza Artzeli

Artzeli is one of the few pizzerias that still sell by the slice—and not just any slice. This is Roman-style square pizza, sold by weight from giant rectangular trays. There are tomato-based pizzas, creamy pumpkin sauce pizzas, bianca (no sauce), and all kinds of specials. Examples? Tomato sauce with roasted cherry tomatoes, provolone and gouda; or one with tuna and preserved lemon.
Price: ₪12–13 per 100g
Locations: Malkhei Yisrael 7, Tel Aviv; Naomi Shemer 5, Kiryat Ono | 03-9311099
Kosher: No

Mutfak

Chef Arai Karpitziler specializes in Turkish street food and serves one of the best doners around. The lahmacun roll—a soft flatbread stuffed with meat, Turkish-style—is not to be missed. They also do an excellent Iskender kebab, made from beef or lamb fat, grilled and served over Turkish bread with tomato sauce and yogurt.
Price: ₪55
Locations: Salame 110, Tel Aviv | 08-9414185, HaEshel 10, Be’er Sheva
Hours: Tel Aviv: Sun–Thu 11:00–18:00; Be’er Sheva: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00
Kosher: No

Son Ron

Chef Ofir Gutman’s street food spot specializes in tandoori chicken dishes. The chicken is cooked in a special clay oven wrapped in copper, giving it a flavor you won’t find elsewhere. It’s then served inside a freshly baked naan, loaded with spicy yogurt-marinated chicken breast, lettuce, cucumber, tomato, red onion, coriander, and parsley. Sauces include yogurt-tahini, homemade hot sauce, and lemon zest. You can also get versions with liver, brisket, red mullet, tofu, or cauliflower.
Price: ₪55–69
Location: Yehuda HaLevi 44, Tel Aviv | 052-3662285
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–15:00
Kosher: No

Nivo Grill Bar

This place is run by the same folks behind Mutfak, and it’s where you’ll find the original Iskender recipe passed down by the Olgun family. Besides the killer doner, try the Turkish lamb kebab stuffed into pita, baguette, or laffa with hummus, chopped salad, chili, and cabbage slaw—or just tahini and amba. If you’re not strictly kosher, the rich yogurt topping brings the whole dish to a new level.
Price: ₪40–50
Location: Vital 2, Tel Aviv | 054-9072666
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–20:00
Kosher: No

Mob Deli

Brothers Hagai and Amotz Bar Lev serve American deli classics done to perfection. The Reuben and the pastrami sandwiches are next-level, but there’s also one with smoked lamb shoulder that’s out of this world. The meats are cured and smoked on-site in a multi-day process, then piled into soft, round buns. As close to a true NYC deli as Tel Aviv gets.
Price: ₪56–64
Location: Allenby 49, Tel Aviv | 054-7448822
Hours: Mon–Thu, Sat 12:00–22:00, Fri 12:00–17:00
Kosher: No

Ivo the Butcher

Every Friday, something special happens at Ivo’s butcher shop at the Tel Aviv Port Market: sandwiches. Thick focaccia bread is stuffed with roast beef made from picanha and Wagyu, topped with mustard, tartar sauce, crunchy lettuce, pickles, and fresh tomato. A butcher’s sandwich through and through, serious and satisfying.
Price: ₪45–55
Location: Farmer’s Market, Hangar 12, Tel Aviv Port
Hours: Fridays from 08:00
Kosher: No

EGZ

When this egg sandwich kiosk opened inside the Azrieli Mall food court, it went viral almost instantly. Why? Because they serve fluffy scrambled egg sandwiches that are basically the Israeli version of the American hit Eggslut. The menu features six different variations, all soft, rich, and designed for total comfort eating. You can add extra toppings, or upgrade to a full meal.
Price: ₪31 per sandwich; ₪5–6 per extra topping; ₪20 for full meal upgrade
Location: Azrieli Mall, Tel Aviv (fast food floor)
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–20:00, Fri 08:00–14:00
Kosher: Dairy, Kosher

Banh Mi 13

This Vietnamese sandwich joint is a total gem. They combine the best of French baguette culture with the bold flavors of Southeast Asia. The banh mi is offered with chicken, beef, or tofu, and comes loaded with house-made beef pâté, pickled veggies, fresh mint, coriander, Thai basil, and a fiery sriracha aioli. Each bite hits you with sour, spicy, salty, and sweet—basically, perfect balance.
Price: ₪50–69
Location: Nahalat Binyamin 107, Tel Aviv | 055-2589966
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–18:00, Fri 11:30–16:00
Kosher: No

Pizza Mount Sinai

Right in the middle of Nahalat Binyamin, Mount Sinai is peak Tel Aviv. The pizza is ultra-thin, and the spicy pepperoni topping is legendary. Slices are wide but not overwhelming, with crunchy crusts and pillowy edges. Plain slice goes for ₪20; with toppings, ₪25. Options are simple: pepperoni, olives, mushrooms, chili, and cheese mix.
Price: ₪20–25 per slice
Location: Nahalat Binyamin 55, Tel Aviv | BIG Fashion Glilot | 03-6188806
Kosher: No

Brooklyn Pizza

This was Tel Aviv’s first real New York–style slice joint, and now they’ve got three locations. You’ll always find at least 2–3 pizza types on display, including vegan options. Toppings range from bacon, ham, and pepperoni to veggie-friendly classics. Their slices are huge—and foldable, of course.
Price: ₪22–25 per slice
Locations: King George 88, Dizengoff 276, Yehuda HaLevi 45, Tel Aviv
Kosher: No

Panino

Panino is an Italian sandwich bar with crispy-on-the-outside, soft-on-the-inside panini. They already have four locations (including Tel Aviv, two in Ashdod—one kosher—and Givatayim), with a fifth on the way in Rishon LeZion. Our favorite? The truffle crunch—sliced Dutch gouda, truffle aioli, and crushed egg. Another hit: turkey, rocket, tomato, and truffle mayo.
Price: ₪55–79
Locations: Various (Tel Aviv, Ashdod, Givatayim)
Kosher: Not all branches

Greco’s Souvlaki Stand

Inside the beloved Greco restaurant by Tzviki Eshet, a new street food stall has popped up—and it’s all about souvlaki. These are no ordinary wraps. The Greek pita here is thick and juicy, a perfect middle ground between pita and laffa. It’s packed with salsa verde, red onion, lemon, garlic, olive oil, spicy shipka chutney, skordalia (a garlicky potato spread), herby green tahini, and fire-roasted tomato-onion salad. After the meat goes in—whether lamb kebab, marinated chicken, liver skewer, zucchini–feta fritters, or beef–lamb gyro—it’s crowned with a big spoonful of tzatziki.
Price: ₪54–78
Location: Greenberg 25, Azorei Hen, Tel Aviv
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–23:00, Fri–Sat 10:00–23:00
Kosher: No

Salene Freitag

Dvorah’s bagels are already legendary, even though they’re as home-style and simple as it gets. Choose from plain, poppy seed, sesame & poppy, onion, or “everything.” Fillings include salmon with cream cheese and onion, bacon-egg-cheddar, avocado, tuna, omelet with cheddar, egg salad, or egg salad with bacon. Be warned: they sell out well before 3 p.m., so come early.
Price: ₪40–45
Location: Shenkin 16, Tel Aviv | 052-2577497
Hours: Mon–Fri 09:00–15:00
Kosher: No

Pita Basta

This growing street food chain started in Ashdod and now has a slick outpost at Sarona Market in Tel Aviv. Their pitas are stuffed to the brim, with green onions sticking out the top—it’s their signature look. Fillings range from schnitzel, merguez, steak and eggs, kebab, liver, shredded asado, sabich, grilled chicken breast, and even a stuffed bourekas.
Price: ₪35–55
Locations: Sarona Market, Tel Aviv | HaBanim 1, Ashdod
Kosher: Yes

Knafe Kaak

You’ll find this Lebanese-inspired dessert being served at Tel Aviv Port Market by Farah Raslan. Knafe Kaak is street food from Beirut: a layer of semolina soaked in sugar syrup, topped with melted cheese, all stuffed into a sesame-coated ka’ak bread shaped like a pouch. During baking, the bread puffs up and creates a pocket—like a sesame-scented pita of dreams, oozing warm cheese and syrup.
Price: ₪39
Location: Tel Aviv Port Market
Hours: Tue–Thu 15:00–22:00, Fri 09:00–17:00, Sat 10:00–22:00
Kosher: No

Nuna – Mufleta

What happens when soulful homemade flavors meet bold street food creativity? Welcome to Nuna Mufleta, a Jerusalem-born gem that’s now making waves in Tel Aviv too, with two fresh branches opening this year. The heart of the menu is the mufleta—a North African flatbread turned into a generous wrap, stuffed to the brim and served in eye-catching packaging.

Each mufleta has its own quirky name and combines spreads, veggies, cheeses, and often a sweet or spicy jam for that extra kick. There’s a version with akuda sausage and fried eggplant, and another featuring a surprising combo of fish and chard. Yes, really.

Price: 42–55 shekels
Location: 44 Carmel St. (Carmel Market), Tel Aviv | 20 Herzl St., Tel Aviv
Kosher: Yes