Craving real flavor? Discover the best street food in Israel—from Tel Aviv’s sizzling shawarma joints to Jerusalem’s legendary falafel stalls. A feast of must-try bites, local secrets, and delicious chaos awaits.

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Best Street Food in Central Israel

Conpapa

Konpapa’s food truck is a culinary gem that’s absolutely worth the journey up north. The menu kicks off with “Nafkha” – slices of sweet potato, seasoned and battered in tempura, deep-fried and served with every dish. But the crown jewel? The signature sandwich: slow-cooked oxtail, stewed for 15 hours. Picture this – a massive ciabatta packed with a mountain of shredded oxtail, fried onions, lettuce, those crisp sweet potato slices, and rich sauces. Suddenly, the Golan Heights doesn’t feel that far anymore.
Price: ₪35–65
Location: Merom Golan
Hours: Mon–Thu 19:00–21:00, Fri 12:30–16:00
Kosher: No

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La Pampa Express

Run by Ilanit and Eran Tabachnik, this food truck at the Nahariya amphitheater serves up chubby, juicy empanadas filled with shredded asado and smoked German beef sausage, tucked into an airy bun with pickled onions. Their signature item? “The Holy Trinity” – sourdough ciabatta loaded with a mountain of pulled meat, homemade onion jam, garlic confit, and a secret aioli.
Price: ₪28–79
Location: Ein Sara, Nahariya
Hours: Sun 12:00–18:00, Mon–Wed 12:00–20:00, Thu 12:00–21:00, Fri 11:30–16:00
Kosher: Yes

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HaChalon

The sabich at this tiny booth in Karmiel is like no other. The pita is small—just 100 grams—meaning you won’t need a nap afterward. But it’s stuffed with delightful surprises: a green salad with scallions, radish, coriander, and parsley; sumac onions from Beit Jann; a cabbage salad, chili, super-crispy eggplant coated in potato starch before frying, a hard-boiled egg, and freshly grated tomato juice.
Price: ₪25–30
Location: HaEmek 1, Karmiel
Hours: Sun–Thu 10:30–17:30, Fri 10:30–15:00
Kosher: No

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HaSabich (Afula)

Right in the heart of Afula’s market, this humble little sabich joint serves up a sandwich that could easily rival the heavyweights of the genre. Every pita is packed with hummus, hot sauce, fried eggplant, crumbled hard-boiled egg, thinly sliced onions, pickles, finely chopped veggie salad, parsley, and a stellar amba sauce—all snuggled into a warm, pillowy pita.
Price: ₪22–30
Location: HaShuk 24, Afula | 04-6961830
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–21:00, Fri 08:00–14:30
Kosher: Yes

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Bun Cha (Vietnamese Street Food)

At this Vietnamese spot inside Haifa’s Talpiot Market, the star street food is the Banh Mi. A crusty half-baguette slathered with fish sauce and garlic mayo, then stuffed with cucumber, coriander, pickled and fresh onions, and crispy shallots. Choose your main filling: liver pâté, chicken patties, eggplant and tofu in ginger sauce, panko-crusted catfish filet, shrimp, or crispy chicken breast. The best part? A little dropper bottle of Maggi sauce tucked into the bread to drizzle yourself—umami overload in every bite.
Price: ₪42–60
Location: Lunz 7, Talpiot Market, Haifa
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–22:00, Fri 12:00–17:00
Kosher: No

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Abu Shakara Butcher Shop

Inside the most famous butcher shop at Wadi Nisnas Market, you’ll find a surprising little eatery that serves insane sausage sandwiches inside giant ciabattas. The meats are grilled on the plancha and stuffed along with cheeses into a buttered ciabatta, also grilled to perfection. Don’t skip the tiny meat roulade skewer that’s stuck into the sandwich like a meaty appetizer.
Price: ₪59–69
Location: Huri 38, Haifa | 054-9300809
Hours: Mon–Sat 08:00–22:00
Kosher: No

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Taco Tia

At this Mexican eatery in Haifa’s Talpiot Market, they serve killer tacos and burritos. Tacos are perfect for standing and eating, but the burritos? A full-on performance. Each tortilla is packed with your choice of beef, chicken thighs, or a vegan chili con carne made with Redefine Meat, alongside rice and beans. The sauces deserve their own spotlight: smoky chipotle aioli, jalapeño aioli, and salsa verde aioli made from three roasted tomato varieties, onions, and spices.
Price: ₪19–56
Location: Sirkin 21, Haifa
Hours: Sun–Wed 12:00–22:00, Thu 12:00–23:00, Fri 12:00–17:00
Kosher: No

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Shawarma Pier

Pier shawarma recently stirred a buzz. The perfect meat is delicately spiced, and there’s a full bar of toppings to add into the pita. Pickles are served on the side.
Price: ₪30–60
Location: Jaffa 43, Haifa
Hours: Mon–Fri 10:00–18:00
Kosher: No

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Shawarma 11

The iconic shawarma by Adam and Yosef Hasson has been a pilgrimage site in the Druze village of Daliyat al-Karmel for over a decade, thanks to both its flavor and the meaty abundance in every portion. It’s all veal shawarma, and there’s always a long line repeating the saying: “10 is the dream, 11 is the reality.” For many die-hard shawarma fans, this is one of the tastiest spots in the country.
Price: ₪38–48
Location: Main road, Daliyat al-Karmel
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:30–16:00
Kosher: No

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BBQ Mirage

BBQ Mirage has gone viral thanks to its unique grilling technique: the shawarma spit here is horizontal, not vertical. The portion size? Generous as per Druze hospitality tradition. The horizontal spit gives the meat a distinct smoky flavor, and when the dish is ready, the flatbread gets toasted over coals in a special mesh device—creating a dish that’s rich, smoky, and totally unforgettable.
Price: ₪45–59
Location: Usfiya
Hours: Mon–Sat 10:45–15:00
Kosher: No

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Ben Hammo Shawarma

Ben Hammo Shawarma in Or Akiva began 60 years ago as a humble butcher shop and today operates as a full-on meat restaurant with a shawarma stand on the side. Two massive rotating spits stand tall—one for turkey, one for veal. The meat has a clean, delicious flavor, without overpowering spices, and the pita is so packed it feels like it might explode.
Price: ₪45–55
Location: Or Akiva Commercial Center | 04-6100463
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00, Sat night until 00:00
Kosher: Yes

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Kebab & Bro

Kebab & Bro serves up one of the best kebabs in the country, and the sides are just as strong. Each portion includes three juicy, meaty kebabs, grilled tomato and onion, excellent eggplant salad, amba, chili sauce, and parsley. The result is bursting with grill flavor and totally addictive. They also offer a half-portion—and even a vegan kebab.
Price: ₪28–44
Location: HaMeyasdim 48, Karkur | 04-6183888
Hours: Sun 11:00–17:00, Tue–Thu 11:00–19:00, Fri 11:00–14:30
Kosher: Yes

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Mazalika

Right across from the Binyamina train station, a turquoise food truck is turning out slow-smoked meat sandwiches in soft, fluffy Moroccan-style frena rolls. Each sandwich has a quirky name, a custom meat selection, toppings, and sauces that perfectly match. It’s playful, perfectly balanced, and you’ll want to come back for more.
Price: ₪52–64
Location: Derech HaMesila 51, Binyamina | 054-6266528
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–22:00, Fri 11:00–15:30
Kosher: Yes

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Batya & Nachman

Chef Ronen Raviv’s sandwiches come nestled in soft, fluffy frena rolls and are filled with excellent smoked meats, smoked in-house by Raviv himself. Thanks to the absorbent quality of the bread, every bite is juicy and flavorful. Our pick? The mix sandwich with asado and ribs—though the brisket version is equally tempting.
Price: ₪58–80
Location: HaMeyasdim 37, Zikhron Ya’akov
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:45–15:00, Fri 11:45–14:45
Kosher: Yes

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Joseph

Joseph is a butcher shop turned sandwich shrine, offering meat sandwiches inside fluffy brioche slices cut into square, cloud-like slabs. The star combo includes sauces, spreads, lettuce, and 180 grams of hot corned beef and smoked goose breast. Served with pickles and extra sauce on the side, this sandwich is no joke. On Fridays, they also offer an indulgent asado brioche special.
Price: ₪46–70
Location: Beit Herut, M Road Mall | 09-9629000
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:30–20:00, Fri 08:00–15:30
Kosher: Yes

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Habite

Inside the Beitans complex in Beit Yanai sits a deli slinging what might be the tastiest sandwiches in Emek Hefer. Behind the counter, the staff works nonstop, assembling sandwiches in ciabattas so popular, you’ll often need to wait patiently. The menu includes “Mountain of Meat,” “Caesar Sandwich,” “Caprese,” “Fisherman’s Sandwich,” “Cuban,” “Lamb Spareribs,” “Old-School Bacon,” and a classic turkey sandwich. Each one is built from top-tier ingredients also sold in the deli.
Price: ₪38–64
Location: Beitans Complex, Beitan Aharon | 058-7916621
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–19:00, Fri 08:00–15:30
Kosher: No

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Yossi’s Omelet

Yossi’s famous omelet sandwich won the crowd’s heart thanks to its giant, fluffy omelet, sizzling merguez sausages grilled right alongside it, and the unbeatable local vibe. The sandwich is huge—many can’t finish it—and the prices are like a flashback to another era. Add in the warmest service in town, and you’ve got a winning street food spot.
Price: ₪32–45
Location: HaRakevet 8, Netanya
Hours: Sun–Thu 09:00–16:00
Kosher: Yes

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Zorba

Zorba’s pitas are a show. Seriously. They’re overstuffed, with a disposable fork stuck right in to help you tackle the mountain of meat, sauces, and veggies spilling from all sides. The menu only includes five items: slow-cooked oxtail, chicken thigh, liver, kebab, and Chahlata—a spiced veggie patty dubbed “the best in the world.” Their shredded meat sandwich is the clear fan favorite.
Price: ₪30–49
Location: Busel 76, Netanya
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:30–16:30
Kosher: Yes

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Rapidus

This Tex-Mex street food joint is famous for its crunchy wrap, a wildly popular creation. The secret to the crunch? A special tortilla fold, followed by a quick press on the grill. Along with meat and sauces, there’s a surprise crunch layer of nachos hidden inside. Imagine it—layers of meat, sauce, crunch, and melty warmth.
Price: ₪57–65
Locations: Giborei Israel 17, Netanya & HaAtzmaut 63, Petah Tikva
Kosher: Yes (check for specific branch hours)

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Shawarma Abu Adam

Located on the main road in Kalansuwa, Abu Adam’s place is a marvel. He slow-cooks lamb shawarma underground, using an ancient earthen pit technique. Once ready, the meat is transferred to a vertical spit for slicing. You can get it in a pita, laffa, or baguette, loaded with salads, dreamy hummus, and pickles.
Price: ₪45–55
Location: Search “Shawarma Abu Adam” on Waze | 09-7423393
Hours: Mon–Sat 11:00–21:00
Kosher: No

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Noho Deli

At Noho Deli, you’ll find both dairy and meaty sandwiches—but the real stars are the smoked meats, made in-house. We recommend the smoked pastrami sandwich packed with thick, tender hunks of turkey that’s been marinated in honey-mustard beforehand. Another highlight is the signature asado sandwich made with rib and brisket, glazed with plum sauce, aioli, mustard, lettuce, and tomato. All served in a thick focaccia that’s somewhere between frena and Italian panini bread.
Price: ₪58–78
Location: Atir Yeda 4, OshiLand, Kfar Saba | 077-2302409
Hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–17:00
Kosher: Yes

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Austin

Austin’s menu is meat-centric, with a couple of vegetarian-friendly options too. The highlight is the “Austin Midnight” sandwich: slices of smoked brisket and goose breast, grilled again on the plancha, then stacked in a toasted frena roll with garlic confit, mustard, mayo, jalapeños, and pickles. Want to take it up a notch? Add melted cheddar and Emmental torched with a blowtorch.
Price: ₪58–64
Location: Dor Alon complex, Kibbutz Yakum | 09-8841011
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–21:00, Fri–Sat 11:30–17:00
Kosher: No

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Lunyo Fish & Chips

Lunyo’s yellow food truck is known for its decadent fish and chips served with a secret tartar sauce. But don’t sleep on the fish burger—crispy fried fish patty, fried onions, sumac onions, lettuce, tomato, all tucked into a soft brioche bun. Also worth trying? The fish shawarma stuffed into a plump gyro-style pita, arguably the best fish shawarma you’ll find anywhere.
Price: ₪43–55
Location: Food truck park, entrance to Kibbutz Hatzor Shfayim | 09-9798866
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–22:00, Fri 11:00–15:30, Sat 11:30–22:00
Kosher: No

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Orly’s Rotisserie

At this spot dedicated to rotisserie chicken, they serve up killer chicken sandwiches in soft buns. Choose between pulled chicken, crispy schnitzel, chicken breast, or marinated thighs. The chicken is obviously the centerpiece, but it’s the well-balanced toppings that make the magic happen.
Price: ₪47–51
Location: Arlozorov 2, Ramat Gan
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–15:00, Fri 11:00–13:00
Kosher: No

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The Barbarian (HaBarbari)

This famous skewer joint recently relocated to Rishon LeZion, and they’re turning out seriously packed pitas. One of the top choices? A medium-rare fennel seed-spiced kebab pita. Or go big with the kebab and merguez combo—both winners.
Price: ₪35–45
Location: Yosef Lishansky 6, Rishon LeZion | 03-5185769
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–20:00
Kosher: Yes

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Avram’s Grandson

Picture a soft, cloud-like pita stuffed with 100% juicy, tender lamb shawarma. Now picture it seasoned with pine nuts. There’s absolutely nothing ordinary about the shawarma at Avram’s Grandson, and it shows. Even the veal version is worth a detour.
Price: ₪57–67
Location: Barashovski 7, Rishon LeZion | 055-7757500
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:30–23:00
Kosher: Yes

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Avihu Shawarma

Avihu’s shawarma in Rehovot’s Science Park has become one of the biggest street food surprises of the past two years. This is no ordinary meat cone—it’s veal and lamb fat, seasoned to perfection and seared just right. The oven-roasted vegetables, house-made tahini and hummus, and fresh pita bring it all together in a dish that redefines classic street shawarma.
Price: ₪53–65
Location: HaMada 8, Rehovot | 08-8633034
Hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri 10:00–15:00, Sat night until 22:30
Kosher: Yes

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Knafeh Cohen

Don’t be fooled by the name—yes, they serve knafeh, but the real shocker is the sabich. And you can take it up a notch by adding an aruk patty (a kind of herb-and-potato fritter straight out of Iraqi kitchens). The pita is stretchy and soft, and packed with egg, potato, pickles, salad, tahini, zhug, and amba. Want more? They’ll happily whip up a giant burekas stuffed with spiced mashed potatoes and a soft-boiled egg.
Price: ₪29 for sabich, ₪9 extra for aruk
Location: Yaakov Freiman 4, Rishon LeZion | 050-8449850
Hours: Sun–Wed 10:00–22:00, Thu 10:00–24:00, Sat night until 23:00
Kosher: Yes

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Bagels

At Bagels, they smoke their brisket for 18 hours—and before serving, the bagel gets a 3-minute toast in the oven to crisp it up and bring everything together. Another must-try is the smoked turkey bagel—ten hours of love go into the meat, and it comes with melted cheddar that finishes melting inside the hot bun.
Price: ₪60–72 (meal includes drink and fries)
Location: HaNasi 57, Kiryat Ono | 055-9295785
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–22:30, Sat 12:00–22:30
Kosher: No

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Tel Aviv

Misfag 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

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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 | 03-6830033
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–23:00, Sat night until 23:00
Kosher: Yes

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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 | 055-7298005
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–18:00, Fri 08:00–14:00
Kosher: Yes

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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 | 03-6393859
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:30–20:30, Fri 07:00–15:30
Kosher: Yes

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Pizza Mount Sinai

Right in the middle of Nahalat Binyamin, Har 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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Best Street Food in Ashdod

Jamuss

This new sandwich joint in Ashdod is taking things to the next level. They use buns the size of old-school loaves, specially developed just for them. Alongside your sandwich comes crispy American-style fries seasoned with Cajun, dried mint, and salt—and beet ketchup, just for fun. The sandwiches themselves? Enormous and glorious. Pick from sautéed pastrami with onions, Sloppy Joe, plancha-grilled chicken thighs, smoked asado, steak with sunny-side-up egg, or crunchy schnitzel.
Price: ₪52–76
Location: Magic Strip Mall, Shivtei Levi 16, Ashdod | 08-8551000
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00
Kosher: Yes

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PAT

This café-deli by Yan Harush serves up irresistible Italian paninis. There are five permanent sandwiches and one rotating special. Staples include focaccia with artichokes and mozzarella, shushka peppers with pecorino and labneh, egg salad, or stracciatella with pesto, rocket, and Maggie tomatoes. Each one is a mini showpiece.
Price: ₪42–48
Location: HaEshel 11, Ashdod | 08-6176648
Hours: Sun–Thu 08:00–15:00 & 18:00–23:00, Fri 08:30–13:30
Kosher: Yes

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Alonushka Bakery

This spot serves up what might just be the best khachapuri in the country—and it’s hot, fresh, and only ₪16. Rich buttery dough stuffed with a blend of cheeses, or go for the mashed bean version. High demand means trays empty fast and fresh ones roll out constantly. So no matter when you show up, it’s guaranteed warm and ready.
Price: ₪16
Location: HaAvoda 69, Ashdod | 08-8566350
Hours: Sun–Thu 06:00–17:00, Fri 05:00–15:30
Kosher: Yes

A veteran favorite in Ashdod specializing in fish and chips. Their sweet potato fries are the crown jewel, and every plate comes with their homemade sauces that are just… addictive.
Price: ₪22–60
Location: Rogozin 74, Ashdod | 077-2005463
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–23:00, Fri 11:00–15:00
Kosher: Yes

Franco brought sabich to Ashdod, but it’s not just about eggplant and eggs—they also do meatballs, pulled meat, kebabs, and schnitzels in baguettes. And if you want your sabich in a bun or a challah? No problem. Pitas come with all the trimmings, plus the crispy “end” of the pita, fried like a schnitzel and jammed into the top for flair.
Price: ₪32–62
Location: HaAvoda 50, Ashdod | 054-9821821
Hours: Sun–Thu 09:00–17:00, Fri 10:00–14:30
Kosher: Yes

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South

Yavardi

At Yavradi’s stand in Netivot’s market, the frena flatbread is freshly baked and stuffed with your choice of fish cake, fish roe, or slow-cooked spicy tuna. Want it all? Go for the mix. Then come the show-stopping add-ons: mashwiya, fire-charred eggplant and onion, garlic confit with roasted chili, and “Yigal’s salad”—a mix of cherry tomatoes, onion, coriander, pickled shipka peppers, and spiced chickpeas. The result? A colorful, spicy, juicy bomb of a sandwich.
Price: ₪45–58
Location: Netivot Market | 058-7781892
Hours: Fri 09:00–14:30
Kosher: Yes

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Saba Jebeto

A Be’er Sheva sandwich institution since 2002, Saba Jabetto piles meaty fillings into big fluffy ciabatta rolls. Choose from chicken, smoked duck breast, goose, meatballs, entrecôte, or a veggie option. You can also go for a combo sandwich with multiple types of meat. They don’t skimp—each sandwich gets drenched in sauces and stacked with toppings.
Price: ₪45–69
Location: HaTikva 8, Be’er Sheva | 072-3934014
Hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–22:00, Fri 10:00–15:00
Kosher: Yes

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Route 90 Deli

Chef Yariv Eitani’s deli is a stop worth making for anyone heading south. Outside the shop, a massive smoker turns out beef that’s then seared with onions on the plancha and loaded into sandwiches. Try the shredded long-cooked meat sandwich, the dreamy Sloppy Joe, or one of the cheese and smoked fish options. Pro tip: don’t skip the minute steak or veal roast.
Price: ₪48–58
Location: Tzukim | 08-9398886
Hours: Sun–Sat 11:00–21:00
Kosher: No

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HaMasbia

At this shawarma joint in Dimona, the meat is grilled over coals (veal and turkey available), and the baguettes are baked fresh on site. Their signature dish? Shawarma kebab—yup, a mashup of two street food icons. With fast service and massive portions, this is a go-to for anyone heading down to Eilat.
Price: ₪45–50
Locations: David HaMelech 283, Dimona | Haim Yechiel 18, Be’er Sheva
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–21:00
Kosher: Yes

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Eilat

Momi Shawarma

Momi’s signature move? He deep-fries the pita like schnitzel. That crunch made him go viral on social media. Inside that golden pocket? A mountain of top-quality veal shawarma. Want to go bigger? Add lamb fat for an extra layer of juicy indulgence. It’s crispy, meaty, and ridiculously over the top.
Price: ₪50–65 (includes fries)
Location: Sheshet HaYamim 318, Eilat | 072-2464387
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–21:45, Fri 11:00–16:45
Kosher: Yes

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Avshi Shawarma

At Avshi, the shawarma game is so tight, it runs like a pharmacy. Customers order from digital kiosks, and every element of the meal is crafted with surgical precision. They serve delicately seasoned veal shawarma with lamb fat, grilled to perfection. The pita is layered with love—each component placed expertly, packed tight without tearing or leaking. Everything here is about balance: juicy meat, aromatic spices, and smooth assembly.
Price: ₪30–44
Location: Neviot 4, Eilat
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–17:00
Kosher: Yes

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Avshi Falafel

Right next door to the shawarma stand is Avshi’s equally adored falafel spot. Their signature? Falafel with fried eggplant. Feeling bold? Go for the “Bobby” – falafel plus a hard-boiled egg. It’s a meal that’ll fill you up for a solid 24 hours.
Price: ₪20–30
Location: Neviot 4, Eilat | 08-6371637
Hours: Sun–Thu 11:00–17:00
Kosher: Yes

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Omers

A must-visit in Eilat, Omers serves dishes in pans and sandwiches that feel like full meals in a bun. Try the pulled chicken in silan-soy marinade, grilled in plum sauce. Or go Viennese with a combo of goose breast, chicken schnitzel, and sunny-side-up egg. Their showstopper? The steak and eggs sandwich: entrecôte strips, fried egg, pepper aioli, avocado, veggies—all inside a giant baguette.
Price: ₪49–65
Location: HaTmarim Blvd 26, Eilat | 08-6521646
Hours: Sun–Thu 12:00–22:00
Kosher: Yes

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Pinchito

This street food shack turns Fridays into sandwich heaven, slinging huge challah sandwiches stuffed with meatballs and schnitzels. During the week, their best-seller is the me’orav—a Jerusalem mixed grill in a baguette with tahini, amba, pickles, and… sauerkraut (trust us, it works). Don’t skip the chicken souvlaki either.
Price: ₪43–60
Location: HaSetat 7, Eilat | 08-6336688
Hours: Sun–Thu 10:00–17:30, Fri 10:00–15:00
Kosher: Yes

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Best Street Food in Jerusalem

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 moflata 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: 3 Hatut St., Jerusalem
Kosher

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Camp Asada

Camp Asada isn’t just a sandwich joint—it’s a carnivore’s dream wrapped in a challah bun. Originally from Jerusalem with a branch in Modiin, it made a sizzling debut in Tel Aviv last summer. Think juicy chorizo, slow-cooked shredded asado, smoky short ribs, tempura-battered schnitzel, or even eggplant steak, all tucked into a pillowy challah roll designed just for them.

Each sandwich is loaded with crispy onion chips, sauces, pickles, and fresh veg. One bite and it’s clear—this place doesn’t play.

Price: 52–69 shekels
Location: Multiple branches (check online for details)
Kosher

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Shawarma Aka

Forget what you know about shawarma—Aka Shawarma is rewriting the rules. This Jerusalem hot spot serves a Turkish-style doner spiked with fat and pistachios, paired with golden potatoes sautéed in the meat’s own drippings.

But the magic is in the wrap: a thin pastry pressed directly onto the turning skewer to soak up that juicy goodness, then filled with the meat, cashew-mint “yogurt”, garlic, chili, mango, onion, tomato, and herbs. It’s a flavor bomb wrapped in buttery bliss—and shawarma fans make pilgrimages just for it.

Price: 64 shekels
Location: 6 Shikma St., Jerusalem
Hours: Sun–Wed: 11:30–20:00 | Thu: 11:30–24:00
Kosher

Price: 15–35 shekels
Location: 30 Hagoz St., Jerusalem
Hours: Sun–Thu: 11:00–03:00 | Fri: 11:00–16:00
Not Kosher

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Falafel Haviv

Falafel Haviv is where falafel meets fun. This place took a classic and gave it a twist: a massive falafel ball with a surprise egg inside, lovingly nicknamed the “Falafel Kinder.” After a generous smear of hummus in the pita, the giant falafel is sliced in half and topped with colorful salads and pickles—it’s street food with a side of drama.

Price: 20–30 shekels
Location: 8 Avizohar St., Jerusalem
Hours: Sun–Thu: 10:30–21:00 | Fri: 10:30–14:30
Kosher

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Aviram Hayuka

Aviram Hayuka is a tiny spot in Katamon is a hidden treasure. His pita and baguette creations come stuffed with shawarma asado, falafel, akuda sausages, and schnitzels, often with a surprise twist. On Fridays, don’t miss his Kurdish-style meatballs, which he’ll happily tuck into a crusty baguette for you.

Price: 25–35 shekels
Location: 1 Al-Nutrim St., Katamon, Jerusalem
Hours: Sun–Thu: 11:00–20:00
Kosher

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