Café Kadosh

A true Jerusalem patisserie institution with outstanding pastries and baked creations. I was warmly greeted and seated by a hostess, received my menu quickly and the waitress was attentive throughout my visit. I enjoyed a capuccino and a lemon cake, both excellent. But there was no sugar on the table, had to go to fetch it from another table. For a place that clearly aims for a high standard of service and quality, attention to details would make the experience even better. Overall, enjoyable visit.

Fantastic coffee, quick service. The croissant and 'apple turnover' I ordered were A+. I took it to go but definitely a good vibe to stay and eat too. If you're staying at the hotels nearby, worth the 5 min walk

Food was reasonably competent; I had a cheese sandwich on a baguette for around $20 (not cheap but not insane given that exchange rates no longer favor the USA). I liked that the side salad was pure lettuce since i am picky about side vegetables. I hated that the first thing they asked about was different from what the menu suggested, and that they did not have the second thing i asked about. The service was good but I think the waitstaff was a bit overloaded. The atmosphere is annoying American-style casual: pop music blaring in the background. But since it was very crowded, I think most people liked this more than I did!

Expensive but tasty. The food was quite good but it was around 20 euros for a plate of pasta at lunch. Tap water was offered. Service was a bit cold but efficient. Decoration is good and has a great vibe.

I read a lot about this cafe being fabulous so there must be a reason. Anyway, after the waitress offered my mom and me seats outside (every seat inside was taken or booked), another waitress came over and started shooing my mom away (she has difficulty walking, she's 85 years old and Holocaust survivor), rudely declaring that the seat was previously reserved. Then they called another waitress, and then the manager: "Give up your seat, it's reserved!" Thank goodness, my mom defended her right to sit and stay where she was. We ordered one pastry and coffee, nothing special, just a regular almond cookie with a slice of pear. This is an expensive, upscale place; we were probably just unlucky. I'll search for something more polite next time