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Let's break this down: atmosphere -- scruffy less than immaculate tables with a very casual although authentic Israel vibe; order at the entrance, then sit down, then get called for your order. Crowded, busy, hectic but once seated, didn't feel rushed, despite the growing queue (on which we already had served time) outside the venue. Surprisingly didn't seem touristy (despite its acclaim as one of Tel Aviv's best hummus spots), as mostly Israeli clientele. Service: the guy at the entrance who took our order kept his cool, took our order, and while we added our usual 15% service tip, can't say there was really any service other than previously described. Now FOOD: this is a debate I suspect could go on without a winner; I see from other reviews, Abu Hassan is second to Shlomo & Doron. I beg to differ; they are different. If you are assessing the absolute quality of the hummus, Abu wins as it is a step up creamier and tastier, but they are close. Abu seemed more authentic in a plain simple setting, while S&D was authentic in its way, but because it had many original and interesting versions of hummus, I'd say it was more innovative. Had the hummus salad, which was very good, and the deconstructed falafel, which was interesting, but when you crumble falafel it loses some of its flavor and texture. Very puffy fluffy pita, which I liked. Excellent iced tea. A good lunch, and glad we tried both, and likely to return to each. Can't go wrong, but on a Friday afternoon, be prepared to wait on line.