Although Israel's well-entrenched cafe culture is becoming increasingly dominated by the big Israeli coffee chains (Aroma Espresso Bar and Cafe Hillel), there's still plenty of space for small, independent cafe/restaurants to spring up, and into that space has appeared Gulindo.

Run by an Argentinian immigrant and his Israeli wife, Gulindo offers just about everything one could want from a cafe: cozy quarters at the bar, the tables inside, or outside on a warm day; stylish décor including constantly-updated works from Israeli modern artists; a quiet and intellectual crowd ranging from heavily pierced young punks to older businessmen; good coffee and a full kosher dairy menu for breakfast, lunch and dinner, with a focus on dishes made with Gulindo's homemade pasta.

By night, Gulindo takes on a distinctly hip vibe as it becomes crowded with the 20-something set, enjoying dinner and on-tap Belgian beers.