Cafe Suzanna

Cafe Suzanna is a Mediterranean cafe-restaurant at 9 Shabazi Street in Neve Tzedek, Tel Aviv-Yafo. The cafe is set in an old house with a shaded courtyard, a typical feature of this historic neighbourhood, and it has long been a gathering place for locals and visitors exploring the area. The cuisine is Mediterranean and Israeli, covering breakfast, lunch and dinner. It is a cafe-restaurant rather than a chef-driven venue, so there is no Michelin context. Signature dishes include the Israeli breakfast with salads, eggs, cheeses and bread, grilled fish and meat plates, and fresh salads. The dining room is relaxed and casual, with courtyard tables under shade, a moderate noise level, and a mix of families, couples and tourists. There is no dress code. Drinks include coffee, fresh juices, Israeli beer and wine, and cocktails, though no particular wine programme is noted. Prices are mid-range at $$, and breakfast or a light lunch is generally cheaper than a grilled dinner. The cafe is open daily from about 9:00AM until late and stays open on Saturday, which is useful during Shabbat when many places are closed. Walk-ins are normal, but reservations are advisable for Saturday lunch, when the courtyard fills. Visitors should confirm hours on the day. The courtyard is the most pleasant seating in summer, with shade softening the afternoon heat, and requesting a courtyard table when booking is worthwhile. The location on Shabazi Street is a short walk from Dallal, the Suzanne Dellal Centre, boutique shops and the edge of Jaffa, so the cafe fits well into a slow morning or afternoon on foot in Neve Tzedek.