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Why coffee walk when you can sit and relax?

“B’vakasha, café lalechet,” I say.

The kid behind the coffee shop counter replies with a blank stare followed by an outburst of laughter.

I learn that I have very politely requested a “coffee walk.”

So…how does one say, “please, may I have a coffee to go” in Hebrew? The answer: café to go. But, it is not a frequent request in local coffee spots. Why would you run around with a cup of hot liquid when you could sit and relax with your friends? The coffee shops (and restaurants) encourage this leisurely behavior. Once you sit down, order, and receive your food and drink, you remain uninterrupted until you request refills or your check.

The beverage options can be tricky at first. Black coffee is Turkish coffee, which is also called botz, which means mud. Add sugar, let the coffee grounds settle, and sip slowly. Request café filter for standard American coffee. You can also order te im nana (tea with mint leaves). This beverage arrives to your table in a glass cup, looks like a small aquarium, but tastes like everything perfect.

At Cafe Duvshanit, customers enjoy a refreshingly old-fashioned atmosphere.

The baked goods at Duvshanit!!

Posted by Ilene Weismehl  at 8:23 AM | Permalink | Comments 0