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Cafit in the Colony

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36 Emek Refaim St, Jerusalem
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- Price $$$$

Sun-Thurs from 7:00 am to 12:00 am
Fri from 7:00 am to start of Shabbat
Sat from 1 hour after Shabbat to 12:00 am

One of the original German Colony cafes, Cafit on Emek Refaim has become a Jerusalem institution thanks to its rich menu and warm atmosphere. At Cafit in the Colony you can sit inside or outside, at a table or at the bar and enjoy the lively atmosphere with hot, cold and alcoholic beverages, salads, pastas, fish, sandwiches and more.

Photos: Courtesy of Cafit Mamilla

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Based on 237 traveler reviews

“If imitating Chef Boyardi was the goal, mission accomplished!”

Reviewed on July 11, 2021By BoardofEd69

I went during the height of the in-person dining restrictions. My girlfriend worked close by, so I went to pick up a lunch order. I ordered a Ravioli dish and the sauce was pure liquid, full of sugar, and tasted nearly exactly like the US prison favorite Chef Boyardi Ravioli. Not Italian,...

I went during the height of the in-person dining restrictions. My girlfriend worked close by, so I went to pick up a lunch order. I ordered a Ravioli dish and the sauce was pure liquid, full of sugar, and tasted nearly exactly like the US prison favorite Chef Boyardi Ravioli. Not Italian, NOT a REAL restaurant, but rather an overpriced disgusting ultra kosher dairy bar. Avoid this place like the plague.

“Get the shakshuka”

Reviewed on May 10, 2021By LizabethH573Jerusalem, Israel

Shakshuka was served hot in the pan straight from the stove. Great coffee. Indoor and outdoor seating

“Disgrace!!! ”

Reviewed on March 26, 2021By 2avikRa'anana, Israel

Booked a table for 8 people and they didn’t have any record. Of the reservation. Very rude and unaccommodating. Let several groups in without reservations whilst arguing with me. Usual nonsense!! Avoid

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