Brunch at Lehamim, Tel Aviv

I love Lehamim! This is one of my favorite bakeries in Tel Aviv, and their New York location-Breads Bakery, is my go-to place for breads, sandwiches, chocolate babka and marzipan rugelach.

I covered Lehamim in the past here

Somehow in the past I never made it to their Friday Brunch. I have to say that getting used to the schedule of having brunch on Friday and a normal workday on a Sunday was a challenge and we found ourselves confusing the rest of the week because of it. During this visit we finally got to taste the wonderful Friday Brunch at Lehamim. It was worth the wait!

This brunch is delicious, it offers a great variety of breakfast foods, it is beautifully presented on a long metal rectangular tray, and the bustling atmosphere of the bakery helps to set a fun and festive mood.

Let's discuss the details.

This is my favorite salad at Lehamim. It does not come with the brunch but I just can't resist it. I usually buy it and enjoy it on the beach as a nice snack.

This simple but spectacular salad is made with quinoa, pomegranate seeds, diced celery, green apple, parsley, and dates.

There is a choice of egg that comes with the brunch, but these scrambled eggs with onion, tomato, and herbs were simply outstanding. I found this dish to be divinely delicious, yet so simple. I hope that I can replicate it at home with great success.

The brunch tray comes with a wonderful tomato, cucumber, peppers, and sprouts salad which is seasoned with some olive oil, salt and pepper.

The four varieties of cheeses and fruit are arranged in the middle, and the small cups with egg salad, eggplant, smoked salmon, olives, and an exquisite herring are placed at one end of the tray. The truffles and a tiramisu are a nice treat.

The bread basket has a good variety of breads and a thick slice of challah.

After we ordered our food I had a chance to browse a bit through the bakery.

And as always, one must not forget to take in the heavenly scent.

My favorite place, however, to enjoy the delicacies from Lehamim is on the beautiful beach in Tel Aviv.

Lehamim
3 locations in Tel Aviv
I like the one at HaHashmonaim street 103

Lehamim will be closed for Pesach

Joanna

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