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Tmol Shilshom

salomon 5, Jerusalem, Israel (Givat Ram)
02-6232758
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Ranked #19 of 328 restaurants in Jerusalem
Price range: RM21 - RM66
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Good for: Romantic, Local cuisine, Cheap Eats
Dining options: Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Givat Ram
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Jerusalem, Israel
1 review
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2013 NEW

I went here with my SO for dinner the other day, wanting something cheap and delicious. After reading good things about this place, we decided to try it. The place was packed with people, always a good sign for a restaurant. We waited about 5 minutes for a table and we were given hot tea within seconds of us sitting... More

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Jerusalem, Israel
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8 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 10 cities Reviews in 10 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

It's a dairy restaurant / bookstore / café. They have one of the largest menu selection I've see in any restaurant. If I'm ever alone and need to grab lunch or coffee, there couldn't be a better place to go. Don't get me wrong, it's also the perfect place to go to with your significant other. However, if you just... More

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54 reviews 54 reviews
22 restaurant reviews
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25 helpful votes 25 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This place is so lovely. It's a restaurant/cafe set in what feels like a beautiful used bookstore. A lot of love and detail went into designing this place. There are exposed brick walls, great mismatched furniture, and books line the wall. There is lots of natural light, and the service is great. I loved how the menu is formatted to... More

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Mission Viejo, California
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44 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 May 2013

A smaller restaurant with informal library setting. People work on their computers and relax while enjoying the delicious food. the bread was among the best I've ever had and the dessert topped it off perfectly.

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 April 2013

My daughter had heard of Timol Shilshom so as a treat i took her there for her birthday. Everything about this restaurant is wonderful. We had omelets that were delicious and freshly squeezed orange juice in addition to tasting dishes and wonderful bread.The coffee and the banana bread were superb. The waitresses are gracious and efficient and the chef came... More

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Tel Aviv, Israel
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11 restaurant reviews
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16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 April 2013

The place is located in the old neighborhood of Nachalat Shiva'a in the center of the city. Food is good, especially the Italian Shakshooka. You can stay and read as much as you like, there are books in Hebrew and English. They have a nice but small porch which in the summer gets filled quickly. Service is good, waitresses are... More

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Budapest, Hungary
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2013

Great food, great service and great atmosphere, healthy fresh Israeli and international dishes, comfy relaxed environment and lots and lots of books.

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Spartanburg, SC
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 March 2013

We really enjoyed this combination bookstore and restaurant. The people there were very friendly. Our server was especially cooperative. The food was very good and reasonably priced. We liked the laid back, comfortable atmosphere. They were serving special foods for this time of year. Would definitely return..

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Saratoga Springs, New York
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22 reviews 22 reviews
15 restaurant reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
19 helpful votes 19 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 March 2013

Off the main drag, around the corner, down the alley, up the stairs and past the garden terrace you'll find (if you're lucky) the best little-known restaurant in all of Jerusalem. It's called Tmol Shilshom (translation literally means "Yesterday and the Day") and it's a restaurant, cafe and a bookstore—but don't feel like you have to be quiet in there.... More

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New York City, New York
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 March 2013

Had breakfast there in march 2013. Came for shakshuka and were not disappointed. Tasted like home. Yogurt was home made though the bread was not. Probably because we were their first morning customers though that's probably not an excuse. Overall good breakfast option.

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