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Mifgash HaSheikh

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4.2
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  The first branch of Mifgash Hasheikh (the sheikh's meeting place) was established in July 1990 on Tzeret Street in Talpiot, the first of its kind in Jerusalem open 24 hours a day except for Shabbat. The restaurant was only 80 square meters yet had an incredible atmosphere and will always be remembered as the mythological branch. What sets this restaurant apart and has turned it into a brand name for the past 20 years is its recipes and quality ingredients - the dough, real cheeses, special sauce and sesame seeds all baked in the original stone oven. Where does the name "Mifgash HaSheikh" come from? In the 1980's, way before laptops, Facebook and smartphones, the Sheikh sat in the Old City and welcomed guests on Friday nights. Guests would drink Sahlab, eat long pretzels with za'atar and savor a good watermelon for dessert into the wee hours of the night. Then, at the onset of the first Intifada, it was difficult to find the way to the "sheikh" so the idea came to move the meeting place from within the Old City walls to popular nightlife areas, hence the name "Mifgash Hasheikh". Branches: 22 Hillel St | 23 Haoman St, Talpiot | Givat Ze'ev gas station |166 Moshe Dayan, Pisgat Ze’ev | Malcha mall | Mahane Yehuda |
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4.2
based on 2062 traveler reviews
  • Lola Dadon
    Lola Dadon
    January 29, 2022

    Nice place for a quick stop to ease your hunger . Less to my taste but was lovely

  • Chen Collins
    Chen Collins
    October 2, 2023

    Great fresh pastries here. Definitely worth a try.

  • Roy Elman
    Roy Elman
    February 15, 2022

    Classic late night munch. Old Jerusalem well knows bakery. Takeaway is well recommended since the place isn’t clean enough to enjoy and eat

  • effie leiman
    effie leiman
    September 15, 2018

    This place is incredible. Not only is the food here amazing, this place is always open. Just stopped by at 230AM and this place is packed. No worries about the line though, in and out with this heavenly pizza boureka, as...

  • Peter Burns
    Peter Burns
    July 12, 2022

    A great bakery in talpiot. I particularly like their challot...not rustic but very tasty. A large selection of cakes, cookies and a wide selection of bread, rolls etc. All reasonably priced. Not elegant, very down to ear...

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