Cafe Popular

This is going to be lengthy. My friends and I came here to celebrate a friend’s birthday. Here we go: - Drinks: were very good, even though it took ages to bring them. Some second dishes were served before the drinks got to our table. - First dishes: the portions are small. You must be aware of that before ordering anything. The price does not match the size. But they all were tasty. - Raw tuna - I had a dish that had a tuna slice and ricotta cheese. The tuna was ok, the ricotta cheese, homemade, was EXCELLENT. sweet, savory, creamy, absolutely wonderful. I couldn’t get enough. The dish was about 75₪. - Main dishes - I didn’t have any, but the friends who did told me it was very tasty (and a bit expensive for the portions). - Desserts - we had two desserts, I personally didn’t like any, but the table seemed to eat it up (we were quite hungry after eating small portions). - Service - even though both the dishes and drinks took some time to arrive (the former legitimate, the latter not do much), the servers really took it to heart and tried to apologize and fix the issue. It still took some time for drinks to arrive but at least they weren’t rude about it. They were all very welcoming. Conclusion: don’t look for a cheap dinner here. It really looks like everyone is trying their best and the food does look high quality and very well made, but I don’t know if it’s worth the price tag. For example, some of us ended up paying 300-450 each. I’d love to come back for a better run. The service and atmosphere really saved it from being a bad review. I suggest you come to make your own opinion :)

One of the best brunches i've eaten. The service was fast and kind, every dish was delicious and the best part is that you don’t have to choose from the menu :) not so expensive considering the amount of food you get, good value for money. Must book a table in advance.

Food was OK, although nothing spectacular. Service was OK, although nothing to remember. Interior design was pleasant, although nothing too unique. Outdoor tables were spaced so tightly, with chair so heavy that it was really hard to get seated, and get out. We felt that price was very high for the culi art experience, and the rest didn't "compensate"

It feels like the vegetarian main dishes are all really side dishes. They are tasty and diverse though. Had a nice night out though in Tel Aviv there probably better places to check out first.

We arrived with our two children while several tables were clearly available and online bookings were still open. Yet the receptionist told us “no tables available” the moment she saw we had kids. We felt openly refused because we were a family. Very disappointing and unacceptable

Came here for brunch and it was beautiful - three rounds of increasingly delicious courses, they were accommodating of pescatarians, vegetarians, etc. and the service was mostly friendly and efficient (though we had to wait for coffee for a while and remind them a couple of times). Would definitely recommend!

Popular is exactly what the name says. My wife and I visited on a Monday night and the place was packed and full of life. The plates were very inventive and included a foie gras baklava and eggplant falafel. That worked great because my wife is vegetarian and I’m more of an experimental eater. The Israeli wine (Flam Merlot) was also incredible and, like the food, some of the best we’ve had in recent memory. I’d also like to give a special shout out to the artist that did the walls and napkins. Make sure to read what the big wall says for a fun surprise.

We had brunch with some friends on Saturday noon. The place has a nice atmosphere, great breeze when sitting outside. The service is extraordinary and the food is great. We ordered the brunch fix menu and good quality brunch tapas started appearing on our table. The Tapas were innovative and tasty. We really liked the scramble eggs with truffle cream, and the Mesabaha (with Meat, Hummus and Lentils).