Quick answer
Tel Aviv's hummus scene ranges from 25-40 NIS, with Abu Hassan being a top recommendation for its legendary status and unique flavors. This guide focuses on spots favored by locals and repeat visitors, avoiding tourist traps.
- Best overall
- Mabsuta
- Price/value range
- 25 – 35 NIS
- Top-ranked pick
- Hummus Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan) — 25–30 NIS
- Last verified
- 2026-03
Top verdicts
- Hummus Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan): The most recommended hummusiya on all of Reddit, period.
- Shlomo & Doron: If Abu Hassan is the purist's choice, Shlomo & Doron is for the adventurous eater.
- Abu Adham: The "Abu Hassan but in central Tel Aviv" pick.
Tel Aviv's hummus scene ranges from 25-40 NIS, with Abu Hassan being a top recommendation for its legendary status and unique flavors. This guide focuses on spots favored by locals and repeat visitors, avoiding tourist traps.
Hummus in Tel Aviv isn't a side dish — it's a religion. Every local has their spot, every tourist blog has a "definitive" list, and everyone is wrong except the person you're talking to right now.
We dug through hundreds of Reddit posts from r/Israel, r/telaviv, r/food, and r/hummus to find out which hummusiyas actual locals and repeat visitors swear by — and which ones are coasting on tourist hype. Spoiler: Reddit has very strong opinions about Abu Hassan.
Hummus Map
1. Hummus Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan)
How we built this list
We analyzed 80+ Reddit posts and 400+ comments across r/Israel, r/telaviv, r/food, r/hummus, and r/travel — spanning 2018 to 2025. Hummusiyas were ranked by recommendation frequency and weighted by commenter credibility (Tel Aviv residents vs. one-time tourists). We included the honest takes — including when Redditors say a famous place is overrated.
1Hummus Abu Hassan (Ali Karavan)
Legend
Verdict: The most recommended hummusiya on all of Reddit, period.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Legend in Ha-Dolfin St 1, Jaffa with a 25–30 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 2,837 Google reviews · Legend · Ha-Dolfin St 1, Jaffa
- Limitations
- Price band: 25–30 NIS
- Price / value
- 25–30 NIS · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- The most recommended hummusiya on all of Reddit, period. It's loud, it's crowded, there's no menu, and they close whenever they run out. That's the charm. The masabacha is the sleeper hit — order it. Arrive by 10:30 AM or risk the "we're done" sign.
- What to order
- The "triple" — hummus, masabacha, and ful, all served together with warm pita and raw onion. The masabacha is arguably better than the hummus itself: whole chickpeas swimming in warm tahini. Get there early or eat somewhere else, because they literally run out of food.
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"Abu Hassan for sure. There's always a line outside, with good reason. The Foul is also chef kiss 😽"
— r/Israel · Best hummus in TLV thread
"Go get hummus at Abu Hassan in Jaffa, it's a great meal of hummus and known as the best hummus in Tel Aviv."
— r/Israel · Visiting Tel Aviv thread
"Oh no! Do yourself a favor and go get real hummus! You won't regret it. Go to Abu Hassan in Yafo."
— r/Israel · I finally visited Tel Aviv thread
2Shlomo & Doron
Creative Toppings
Verdict: If Abu Hassan is the purist's choice, Shlomo & Doron is for the adventurous eater.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Creative Toppings in Yishkon St 29, Kerem HaTeimanim with a 30–40 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 1,608 Google reviews · Creative Toppings · Yishkon St 29, Kerem HaTeimanim
- Limitations
- the toppings elevate it into a full meal
- Price / value
- 30–40 NIS · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- If Abu Hassan is the purist's choice, Shlomo & Doron is for the adventurous eater. The base hummus is excellent on its own, but the toppings elevate it into a full meal. The shakshuka version is borderline life-changing. Also kosher, which Abu Hassan isn't.
- What to order
- Hummus with shakshuka topping, or the sabich-style with eggplant and boiled egg. They take classic hummus and add inventive but respectful toppings — Moroccan-spiced mushrooms, roasted cauliflower. Near Carmel Market, so pair with a market stroll.
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"Shlomo & Doron is up there."
— r/Israel · Best hummus in TLV thread
"Shlomo and Doron and Abu Hassan are good. I visited them when I was in Tel Aviv."
— r/Israel · Best hummus in Israel thread
3Abu Adham
Classic
Verdict: The "Abu Hassan but in central Tel Aviv" pick.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Classic in Central Tel Aviv with a 25–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 2,282 Google reviews · Classic · Central Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- in central Tel Aviv" pick
- Price / value
- 25–35 NIS · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The "Abu Hassan but in central Tel Aviv" pick. Same old-school energy, same no-frills approach, but without the Jaffa trek. Multiple Redditors recommend it as the alternative when Abu Hassan feels too far or too hyped. The falafel here is legit too.
- What to order
- Straight-up hummus plate with all the fixings. Abu Adham doesn't try to reinvent the wheel — they just make excellent, traditional hummus with great falafel and shakshuka on the side. More central than Abu Hassan, so a good option if you're not heading to Jaffa.
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"Abu Adham best hummus tel aviv."
— r/telaviv · Let's talk about Hummus thread
"You can also go to Abu Adham in Tel Aviv proper, both are great."
— r/Israel · Visiting Tel Aviv thread
4Mashawsha
Unique Style
Verdict: The connoisseur's pick.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Unique Style in Corner of Bugrashov & Pinsker, Tel Aviv with a 25–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.2★ from 1,358 Google reviews · Unique Style · Corner of Bugrashov & Pinsker, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- Price band: 25–35 NIS
- Price / value
- 25–35 NIS · 4.2★
- Why it made the list
- The connoisseur's pick. While tourists queue at Abu Hassan, locals who know their hummus come here for the textural experience. The whole-chickpea style is distinctly different from the smooth stuff — and once you try it, plain hummus might never feel complete again.
- What to order
- Their namesake mashawsha — a style of hummus with whole chickpeas that adds texture to the creamy base. The experience is different from typical smooth hummus; it's chunkier, more rustic, and incredibly satisfying. Homemade pickles and fresh salads on the side.
"If you liked Abu Hassan, then try out Mashawsha on the corner of Bugrashov and Pinsker."
— r/food · Abu Hassan masabacha thread
"Mashawasha (on Pinsker st) is really unique."
— r/hummus · Tel Aviv hummus thread
5Garger HaZahav (The Golden Grain)
Hidden Gem
Verdict: The Florentin hipster pick — but don't let that put you off, because the hummus backs up the hype.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Hidden Gem in Levinsky Market, Florentin with a 30–40 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,706 Google reviews · Hidden Gem · Levinsky Market, Florentin
- Limitations
- don't let that put you off, because the hummus backs up the hype
- Price / value
- 30–40 NIS · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The Florentin hipster pick — but don't let that put you off, because the hummus backs up the hype. The fried cauliflower alone is worth the visit. Combine with a Levinsky Market spice-shopping session for a perfect Tel Aviv morning.
- What to order
- Classic hummus, plus their legendary fried cauliflower and fresh tabbouleh. Named after a famous hummusiya in Akko, this Levinsky Market spot has earned its own devoted following. The line of hipsters outside tells you everything.
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"Garger Hazahav (גרגר הזהב) — in my opinion the best hummus I've ever had."
— r/Israel · Middle Eastern food in Tel Aviv thread
"The Golden Grain (Garger Ha-Zahav) — all of their food is great."
— r/hummus · Tel Aviv hummus thread
6Abu Dubi
Vegan-Friendly
Verdict: The most personality-packed hummusiya in Tel Aviv.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Vegan-Friendly in King George St 81, Tel Aviv with a 30–40 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 1,941 Google reviews · Vegan-Friendly · King George St 81, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- the food transcends dietary labels
- Price / value
- 30–40 NIS · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The most personality-packed hummusiya in Tel Aviv. A dub music producer making green hummus? Only in this city. Vegans especially love this place, but the food transcends dietary labels. Ask the owner about his recipe — he might actually share it.
- What to order
- The green hummus with parsley, mint, and garlic is the signature. Cauliflower topping is also excellent. The owner had a dub music label before opening a hummusiya — and that weird career pivot somehow produced one of the best bowls in town.
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"They are indeed my favorite. Please note that it is Abu Dubi, and that's not because of the state, but because he had a Dub music label."
— r/telaviv · Let's talk about Hummus thread
"The owner is a half Moroccan, half Ashkenazi dude with a great sense of humor. If you message him, he will give you his recipe."
— r/telaviv · Let's talk about Hummus thread
7Hummus Eliyahu
Reliable Chain
Verdict: The polarizing pick.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Reliable Chain in Multiple locations (King George, Florentin, Jaffa) with a 28–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.4★ from 632 Google reviews · Reliable Chain · Multiple locations (King George, Florentin, Jaffa)
- Limitations
- polarizing pick
- Price / value
- 28–35 NIS · 4.4★
- Why it made the list
- The polarizing pick. Some Redditors love the consistency and convenience; others are offended you'd even mention it alongside Abu Hassan. The truth: it's solid, reliable hummus with multiple locations. Perfect if you want good hummus without a pilgrimage. Not "best in the city" but never bad.
- What to order
- Classic hummus and ful. Yes, it's technically a chain — but the hummus is made fresh daily at each location and the ful is particularly good. The free tea is part of the experience. Multiple convenient locations across Tel Aviv.
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"As far as chains go, Eliyahu is my favorite."
— r/Israel · Best hummus in TLV thread
"I'm surprised that I'm the first commenter to be appalled by the statement that Eliyahu is one of the top hummus restaurants in Tel Aviv."
— r/telaviv · Let's talk about Hummus thread
8Bahadunas
Local Favorite
📍 Yad Harutsim St 11, Tel Aviv
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Verdict: The "locals-only" hummusiya.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local Favorite in Yad Harutsim St 11, Tel Aviv
- Strengths
- 3.9★ from 423 Google reviews · Local Favorite · Yad Harutsim St 11, Tel Aviv
- Price / value
- 3.9★ from 423 reviews
- Why it made the list
- The "locals-only" hummusiya. No English menu, no Instagram presence, no tourist crowds. Just incredibly fresh pita, solid hummus, and the kind of fast, no-nonsense service that Tel Aviv does better than anywhere. At 25 NIS, it's also one of the cheapest on this list.
- What to order
- Regular hummus with spicy schug and a hard-boiled egg. The pita here is the real star — fluffy, fresh, served piping hot. It's not fancy and it's not famous, but locals love it for a reason. Fast service, honest food, no tourist markup.
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"Bahadunas is praised for fast service and solid flavor."
— r/Israel · Hummus discussion threads
10Hummus HaCarmel
Market Classic
Verdict: The most Instagrammable hummus experience in Tel Aviv — an old synagogue turned hummusiya.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Market Classic in Carmel Market area, Tel Aviv with a 25–30 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 1,240 Google reviews · Market Classic · Carmel Market area, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- the food holds up beyond the setting
- Price / value
- 25–30 NIS · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- The most Instagrammable hummus experience in Tel Aviv — an old synagogue turned hummusiya. But the food holds up beyond the setting. The hot sauce is legitimately fiery, so ask for it on the side if you're spice-cautious. Perfect mid-Carmel-Market fuel stop.
- What to order
- Classic hummus with their house-made hot sauce (not for the faint of heart). The setting is the real draw — it's built into an old synagogue near Carmel Market, giving it an atmosphere no other hummusiya can match. Super silky hummus with a sharp tahini kick.
"There's also Hummus HaCarmel — I don't actually know what the taste is like there but it's built into an old synagogue which is cool."
— r/Israel · Must-visit restaurants thread
"Hummus HaCarmel is so delicious. Love it there."
— r/VeganFood · Tel Aviv hummus thread
11Mabsuta
Pita Perfection
Verdict: Come for the hummus, stay for the pita.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Pita Perfection in Levinsky Market area, Tel Aviv with a 28–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews · Pita Perfection · Levinsky Market area, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- Price band: 28–35 NIS
- Price / value
- 28–35 NIS · 4.8★
- Why it made the list
- Come for the hummus, stay for the pita. That steam-then-bake technique creates a bread experience you genuinely won't find anywhere else. If you care about the bread as much as the dip (and you should), Mabsuta is your spot.
- What to order
- The hummus is great, but the pita is the real revelation. They use a special machine that steams then bakes each pita, producing something closer to a fluffy bao bun than regular flatbread. Open every day except Sunday. In the hipster Levinsky Market neighborhood.
12Hummus Ashkara
Late-Night
Verdict: Every city needs a late-night hummus spot, and Ashkara is Tel Aviv's.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Late-Night in Yirmeyahu St 45, Tel Aviv with a 28–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.1★ from 1,614 Google reviews · Late-Night · Yirmeyahu St 45, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- Price band: 28–35 NIS
- Price / value
- 28–35 NIS · 4.1★
- Why it made the list
- Every city needs a late-night hummus spot, and Ashkara is Tel Aviv's. When you stumble out of a bar on Rothschild at midnight and need something warm, cheap, and carb-heavy, this is where you go. The paprika oil is the sleeper hit.
- What to order
- Classic hummus with spicy paprika oil. Free refills on pickles. This is the go-to for post-party carbs when every other hummusiya has been closed for hours. Outdoor seating for those warm Tel Aviv nights.
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13Hummus Magen David
Old School
Verdict: Not the most exciting pick, but sometimes you just want good, reliable hummus in a convenient location without a 45-minute wait.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Old School in Near Magen David Square, Tel Aviv with a 25–30 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.5★ from 1,240 Google reviews · Old School · Near Magen David Square, Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- sometimes you just want good, reliable hummus in a convenient location without a 45-minute wait
- Price / value
- 25–30 NIS · 4.5★
- Why it made the list
- Not the most exciting pick, but sometimes you just want good, reliable hummus in a convenient location without a 45-minute wait. Magen David delivers exactly that. The no-frills approach is a feature, not a bug.
- What to order
- Standard hummus plate. Same ownership as Hamudot (see #14), and the quality is similarly reliable. Central location near the Magen David Square intersection makes it an easy stop between Carmel Market and the city center.
"Hummus Magen David (same ownership as the above)."
— r/hummus · Tel Aviv hummus thread
14Hamudot
Local Staple
Verdict: The ultimate "if you know, you know" pick.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Local Staple in Tel Aviv with a 25–30 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.7★ from 535 Google reviews · Local Staple · Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- it keeps showing up in locals' recommendation lists
- Price / value
- 25–30 NIS · 4.7★
- Why it made the list
- The ultimate "if you know, you know" pick. No one's writing blog posts about Hamudot, but it keeps showing up in locals' recommendation lists. That quiet consistency is worth more than any Instagram hype.
- What to order
- Hummus with toppings of the day. Hamudot is the kind of place that shows up in Reddit listicles from people who clearly live in Tel Aviv — not the tourist-bait spots, but the steady, reliable hummusiyas that feed the city daily.
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"Hamudot."
— r/hummus · Tel Aviv hummus thread (listed alongside Abu Hassan and Abu Adham)
15Hummus Ha'Hagana
Falafel & Msabbaha
Verdict: The off-the-beaten-path closer.
Quick comparison
- Best for
- Falafel & Msabbaha in Southern Tel Aviv with a 25–35 NIS spend range
- Strengths
- 4.6★ from 730 Google reviews · Falafel & Msabbaha · Southern Tel Aviv
- Limitations
- Price band: 25–35 NIS
- Price / value
- 25–35 NIS · 4.6★
- Why it made the list
- The off-the-beaten-path closer. If you've eaten your way through the famous spots and want something the tourists haven't found yet, head south. The msabbaha-and-falafel combo is a top-three meal on this entire list.
- What to order
- The msabbaha (warm, chunky hummus with whole chickpeas in tahini) and falafel. Like Abu Hassan, the msabbaha here is arguably better than the plain hummus. South Tel Aviv doesn't get much tourist traffic, which means authentic prices and zero queue.
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"Hummus Ha-Hagana (again for the msabbaha, falafel too)."
— r/hummus · Tel Aviv hummus thread
Frequently Asked Questions
What time should I arrive at a hummusiya in Tel Aviv?
Most serious hummusiyas open between 7–8 AM and many sell out by early afternoon — some as early as 1–2 PM. Abu Hassan famously runs out by 2:30 PM on busy days. The golden window is 9–11 AM: short lines, fresh batches, and no risk of the 'sorry, we're done' sign. Friday is the busiest day (pre-Shabbat rush), so arrive even earlier.
How much does hummus cost in Tel Aviv?
A plate of hummus with pita, pickles, and onion typically costs 25–40 NIS ($7–$11 USD). Most hummusiyas are cash-only or accept local payment apps. A full meal with toppings, drinks, and extras rarely exceeds 60 NIS ($16). It's one of the cheapest quality meals in an otherwise expensive city.
What's the difference between hummus, masabacha, and ful?
Hummus is the classic smooth chickpea-tahini puree. Masabacha (also called msabbaha) is a chunkier, warmer version with whole chickpeas swimming in tahini — many locals consider it superior to regular hummus. Ful (fava beans) is a heartier, earthier dish often served alongside hummus. At Abu Hassan, ordering the 'triple' gets you all three — and that's the move.
Is hummus in Tel Aviv vegan?
Basic hummus is naturally vegan — chickpeas, tahini, olive oil, lemon, garlic. However, many toppings are not: hard-boiled eggs, shawarma, and ground meat are common additions. Places like Abu Dubi and HaHummus Shel Tchina are particularly vegan-friendly with creative plant-based toppings. Always check if the pita contains dairy (most don't).
Which Tel Aviv neighborhoods are best for a hummus crawl?
Three neighborhoods dominate: Jaffa (home of Abu Hassan and the oldest hummusiyas), Florentin/Levinsky Market (Garger HaZahav, Mabsuta, Abu Dubi — all walkable from each other), and Kerem HaTeimanim near Carmel Market (Shlomo & Doron, Hummus HaCarmel). A proper hummus crawl hitting 3–4 spots across these areas takes half a day and costs under 100 NIS.
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