Crave Gourmet Street Food

While visiting Israel last month, one restaurant that I looked forward to checking out was located in Machane Yehuda was called Crave. As we approached, music was emanating from the restaurant and the place was full. I could tell it was going to be a good night. In the center of the room was a bar and the grill and cooktops. We ordered a bunch of things that looked interesting. Naturally we had to have their famous Onion Rings, Animal Fries, Brisket Bites and Maple Sriracha Wings. Man, the flavor was insane. Animal Fries is like loaded fries with meat and all kind of goodies. The Brisket Bites were soft, fall apart and delicious. Those maple sriracha wings were insane, sweet and spicy and so unlike anything else I have tried before. For mains we went with two must haves, the Rodeo which has vegan cheese on a steak burger and the Reuben which is a classic pastrami sandwich. Our fingers were sticky with all kinds of goodness. Crave has tons of drinks, beer, wine and pretty much anything else you want. It was a night I won’t easily forget.

On the first time I ate there, my inpressions were great. The burgers were delicious, the servers were nice, the area seemed calm and nice. For the second time I ate there, They couldn't add any toppings or additions to most of the food, and when I ordered the fried chicken. When it came, it looked great, and after a bite I realised it was pink inside. When I asked for them to remake it, they put it in an oven / microwave, charred the outside, and had the chicken still raw, And the place itself looked extremely dirty next to the last time I ate there. The waitress was extremely rude, with actions such as throwing the menu at my table, ignoring requests,talking to her friends and overall being unfriendly. The food was refunded, but I am never coming there again.

The burger at Crave could easily be the best burger I have ever eaten. The French fries are fresh and hot, and the open kitchen makes the ambiance homier. Try adding sriracha to the burger. It adds a slight kick to the jalapeño.

Excellent service, active vibe, good music, diverse clientele. Obviously outstanding food and prep. Good for large groups or intimate meetups, even when they're busy they will take care of you (in store service prioritized over delivery availability-- i.e. when they're very busy in the kitchen, they turn off Wolt deliverability; I appreciate that!) Also they have good graphic design and branding and funky interior design. The house "cheese" is highly recommended as a topping for many basari dishes, they can fry eggs, and Sriracha sauce is at the bar.

Finally got to Crave. I understand why people absolutely LOVE this place and the food is super unique and totally lovely. The atmosphere though feels busy and cramped, which is ok if you dont mind or even like the vibe. I prefer dining in a place that feels more chilled still give it 5 stars.

EITAN, NICK, and AARON are absolutely the best servers ever! They are incredibly friendly, welcoming, and truly go above and beyond to make you feel at home. Their outstanding service made the entire experience memorable — they genuinely deserve a raise!

Best burger in Israel!! High quality ingredients, prompt, friendly and efficient service. The bacon lamb is incredible. Good beer selection and if you have room for dessert, the apple pie rolls are amazing. It does get busy for obvious reasons but any wait is worth it.

The chicken sandwich was moist and delicious. The nachos filled a craving I longed for from the states, however they were the “Best Nachos Ever”. The waitress was a as excellent. Steak was juicy and secular. Sandwiches was full of flavor.