Josef Burger Bar
- Price $$$$
- See Menu
- Accessibility
- Business Meals
- Free Wi-Fi
- Mehadrin
- Outside Seating Area
- Take Away
Josef, a hamburger and drinks bar, is situated in the famous Mahane Yehuda Market bordering the eclectic neighborhood of Nachlaot. Josef is the place to enjoy the combination of a juicy, tasty hamburger made from fresh shuk meat with the experience of a friendly hangout, including a youthful design, a bar and a taste of the nearby shuk.
The menu offers a diverse and rich selection of first courses, including some delicious vegetarian options such as the hot Portobello salad.
The hamburgers are made of fresh meat brought directly from the shuk and ground onsite. They are prepared at high temperatures a la plancha with special seasonings.
Take advantage of a wide range of international beers, flavored arak and a spacious sitting area by the bar.
The Ajami family, the owners, have been working with meats for over 40 years. They are also the owners of the famous Hatzot Steak House next door. The bar restaurant with its young style impresses with its menu on the wall and energetic music. It is an attractive destination for locals and tourists visiting the Mahane Yehuda area.
There is the option to host events at Josef with sitting space for up to 45 people on the couches, chairs and at the bar. There is a projector for presentations and videos and an elaborate multimedia system.
Josef is part of the rich mosaic of culinary offerings in the shuk area, with excellent food and drink at reasonable prices.
TripAdvisor Reviews
Based on 89 traveler reviews
The burgers are only average and therefore the price is to high. Furthermore it is not mentioned how much grams the beyond meat Patty hast (nearly nothing - approx 100g). I am not convinced about the service. Not really friendly. Worst thing when we got the bill: they gave us two 20 Schekel bills...
MoreThe burgers are only average and therefore the price is to high. Furthermore it is not mentioned how much grams the beyond meat Patty hast (nearly nothing - approx 100g). I am not convinced about the service. Not really friendly. Worst thing when we got the bill: they gave us two 20 Schekel bills as return in order to get minimum tip of 20 Schekels (which would have been 20% or more...). After asking to change that in smaller amounts we were ignored and nobody came. As a result we left without giving a Tip - the only solution and just answer for this childish and unprofessional behaviour. Never again, zero Stars!
LessI'm so unsatisfied I'm taking the time to write this review on every website. I don’t recommend going here, the staff is very rude. Especially if you’re on birthright. As a person who has worked in service, I hated giving a bad rating but the service was not friendly. It was hard to get...
MoreI'm so unsatisfied I'm taking the time to write this review on every website. I don’t recommend going here, the staff is very rude. Especially if you’re on birthright. As a person who has worked in service, I hated giving a bad rating but the service was not friendly. It was hard to get their attention for anything and we were at the bar. It is just a basic burger place with expensive prices. Superbad experience for our trip here. I was told to get a lemon drink because they didn’t have lemonade and then they charged me twice as much and wouldn’t admit the mistake. I confronted the staff and just said next time tell the tourist you will charge them more. Honestly, go somewhere else. Also, the owner tried to write on google review that they would give me a free drink next time but that is not the point...
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I loved this burger. Liked the ambience. LOVEd the pineapple on the burger, fresh vegetables, delicious condiments. I asked for no bun, and they played along (surprisingly, this remains an unusual request in many meat establishments). The food came out asap, they have an atrium to keep the place cozy, and a...
MoreI loved this burger. Liked the ambience. LOVEd the pineapple on the burger, fresh vegetables, delicious condiments. I asked for no bun, and they played along (surprisingly, this remains an unusual request in many meat establishments). The food came out asap, they have an atrium to keep the place cozy, and a lovely selection pf meats to choose from. My pick for a Friday noon brunch was the Angus beef burger (47₪( with roasted pineapple (+8). The pineapples were a total splurge, and a yummy one at that, (and they have plenty more topping options) but the main price for the burger itself is definitely within the decent range for a nice sit-down place in the shuk (market). Fyi, they also do deliveries, for over 140 ils + 10 fee. I also appreciated that they were open for business so early on (11am) while other meat joints told me 11:30, 12:00. Summary: highly recommended for the meat lovers among us with a colorful pallette.
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