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15 essentials · 3 signature dishes
Best Vegan Restaurants in Jerusalem
15 essentials
Where to eat first in Jerusalem
Ranked by overall rating, signature dish strength and how much reviewers praise the food. If you only have a weekend, start here.
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Bakery, Vegan Muffins, Bagels
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The vibe: good for families
Ethiopian Injera, Vegan Plate
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The vibe: good for groups
Soups, Vegan Menu, Homemade
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Worth ordering: #4 Hummus
Falafel, Vegan Menu, Middle Eastern
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Worth ordering: #2 Falafel
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Falafel, Vegetarian Salads
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Worth ordering: #1 Falafel
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Yemeni, Vegetarian, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for dates
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Middle Eastern Pita, Vegan-friendly
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The vibe: good for relaxing
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Cafe, Vegan Menu, Pizza
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The vibe: good for groups
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Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Relaxed Bar
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Worth ordering: #4 Pizza
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Coffee Shop, Mostly Vegan, Bakery
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The vibe: good for families
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Falafel, Vegan Wraps
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Worth ordering: #3 Falafel
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Sabich, Vegan Pita, Fast Food
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Worth ordering: #1 Sabich
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Ice Cream Shop, Vegan Ice Cream
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Worth ordering: #2 Ice cream
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Middle Eastern, Vegan-Friendly
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The vibe: good for dates
3 signature dishes
What Jerusalem cooks best
The dishes Jerusalem's reviews name most and praise hardest, each ranked by how reviewers rate the vegan version.
signature #1
Best sabich in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Aricha Sabich Listed above as essential 13
Middle Eastern Sabich, Vegan Friendly
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Worth ordering: #2 Sabich
Bagels, Vegan Salads
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Worth ordering: #3 Sabich
signature #2
Best hummus in Jerusalem
Mediterranean Hummus, Vegetarian
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Worth ordering: #1 Hummus
Traditional Palestinian Hummus, Fully Vegan
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Worth ordering: #2 Hummus
Middle Eastern Falafel, Vegetarian
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Worth ordering: #3 Hummus
- Number 4. Hamarakia (המרקייה) Listed above as essential 04
Hummus, Vegan-friendly, Takeout
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Worth ordering: #5 Hummus
signature #3
Best ice cream in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Tziga Ice Cream Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Vaniglia Ice Cream Listed above as essential 14
Ice Cream, Vegan Soft Serve
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Worth ordering: #3 Ice cream
Italian Gelato, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #4 Ice cream
Ice Cream Parlor, Vegan Sorbet
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Worth ordering: #5 Ice cream
1 more
Ice Cream, Plant Milk, Sorbets
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Vegan & omni
1 list Omni standouts
10 places
Omni standouts in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Tziga Ice Cream Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Muffin Boutique Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. Gan Sipur Café Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Bardak Pizza Bar Listed above as essential 10
By occasion
4 lists Lunch & brunch · Cozy hideaways · Work-friendly cafes · Family friendly
4 places
Lunch & brunch in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Habesh Listed above as essential 03
- Number 2. Hamarakia (המרקייה) Listed above as essential 04
- Number 3. CASA LAVI Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. HaAgas 1 Listed above as hummus 01
5 places
Cozy hideaways in Jerusalem
Mediterranean, Vegan Menu, Pizza
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The vibe: good for dates
Sushi Bowls, Vegan Options
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The vibe: good for groups
Mediterranean Cafe, Vegan Menu
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The vibe: good for relaxing
Cafe, Plant Milk, Vegan Snacks
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The vibe: good for work & study
5 places
Work-friendly cafes in Jerusalem
- Number 1. CASA LAVI Listed above as essential 11
- Number 2. מוצא'לה מוצאלה Motzale Listed above as cozy hideaways 03
- Number 3. Muffin Boutique Listed above as essential 02
- Number 4. Educational Bookshop Listed above as cozy hideaways 04
6 places
Family friendly in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Tziga Ice Cream Listed above as essential 01
- Number 2. Muffin Boutique Listed above as essential 02
- Number 3. CASA LAVI Listed above as essential 11
- Number 4. Gan Sipur Café Listed above as essential 09
By dish
2 lists Best pizza · Best falafel
6 places
Best pizza in Jerusalem
Pizza, Vegan Cheese, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #1 Pizza
Pizza, Vegetarian, Vegan Pizzas
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Worth ordering: #2 Pizza
Pizza, Vegan Pizza, Outdoor Seating
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Worth ordering: #3 Pizza
- Number 4. Bardak Pizza Bar Listed above as essential 10
5 places
Best falafel in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Felafel Oved Listed above as essential 06
- Number 2. Shalom Falafel Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. The Yemenite Falafel Listed above as essential 12
Hummus, Vegetarian, Falafel
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Worth ordering: #4 Falafel
By cuisine
3 lists Middle Eastern · Italian · Mediterranean
10 places
Middle Eastern in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Hamarakia (המרקייה) Listed above as essential 04
- Number 2. Mimonis Listed above as essential 08
- Number 3. Tmol Shilshom Listed above as cozy hideaways 01
- Number 4. Shalom Falafel Listed above as essential 05
10 places
Italian in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Tmol Shilshom Listed above as cozy hideaways 01
- Number 2. Bardak Pizza Bar Listed above as essential 10
Italian Pizza, Vegan-Friendly
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The vibe: good for groups
Cafe, Vegan Breakfast, Salads
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The vibe: good for work & study
10 places
Mediterranean in Jerusalem
- Number 1. Tmol Shilshom Listed above as cozy hideaways 01
- Number 2. Shalom Falafel Listed above as essential 05
- Number 3. Gan Sipur Café Listed above as essential 09
- Number 4. Bab al-Yemen Listed above as essential 07
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Questions about eating vegan in Jerusalem
Are there vegan restaurants in Jerusalem?
Yes — Jerusalem has 158 vegan-ready venues. The top-ranked are Tziga Ice Cream, Muffin Boutique, Habesh. Spinach ranks them on overall rating, signature dish strength, and reviewer praise for the food.
Is Jerusalem good for vegans?
Jerusalem scores 39.4/100 on the Spinach vegan city index. The city has 30 vegan-friendly venues and 24 high-quality restaurants out of 158 analyzed.
How many vegan restaurants are in Jerusalem?
Jerusalem has 2 fully vegan restaurants and 36 vegetarian restaurants. 30 venues score B or higher on the Vegan Friendliness grade.
What dishes is Jerusalem known for?
Jerusalem's top signature dishes for vegans are sabich, hummus, ice cream. Signature dishes are ranked by how the city's venues score against the other 157 cities we track.
What are the best cuisines for vegans in Jerusalem?
The vegan scene in Jerusalem leans Middle Eastern, Italian, Mediterranean. Middle Eastern is particularly strong, with 10 venues serving quality plant-based options.
What's the best vegan restaurant in Jerusalem?
Tziga Ice Cream is ranked #1 in Jerusalem by the Spinach Essentials algorithm, which weights rating, signature dish performance, and reviewer praise. See all 15 Essentials for the full ranking.
How does Spinach rank these venues?
Spinach ranks vegan venues by formula: a composite of Google Maps rating, the Spinach Rating (Wilson-confidence scored), dish-quality Wilson scores from extracted review signals, and city-specific signature dish strength. Essentials add a tier weighting; category lists add their own mood/occasion weights. No pay-to-play.
How fresh is this data?
The last refresh is stamped at the foot of this page. Rankings come from public reviews on Google Maps and HappyCow, read by Spinach's own analysis. We never republish the reviews themselves.