Mugrabi's hummus is renowned for its velvety texture and balanced flavor — creamy but not heavy, lemony and garlicky without shouting. Servers bring it warm, and it's meant to be torn with fresh pita or flatbread. This is what draws crowds to the terrace, especially at breakfast or lunch.
Tips from diners
Start with the hummus — it's the reason locals come back. Try it plain or with one of the topping variations they offer.
Mugrabi's shakshuka arrives in a small cast-iron pan, the eggs just set, the tomato sauce fragrant with cumin and paprika. The heat is just right — warming without overwhelming — and the sauce is fresh-tasting. Yolk runs into the sauce, which you scoop with pita. A few pieces of fresh cilantro finish the plate.
Tips from diners
The shakshuka is perfectly spiced — not too hot, very flavorful. Order it with extra pita to scoop all the sauce.
Fresh pita is essential to the Mugrabi experience — warm, soft, perfect for scooping hummus or wrapping inside sandwiches. It arrives at the table automatically and is meant to be eaten with everything else, broken into pieces and used as a utensil.
Tips from diners
The warm pita is fundamental — break it into pieces and use it to scoop every sauce and dip on the table.
Sabich is Israel's answer to the falafel sandwich — crispy fried eggplant and potato, sliced hard-boiled egg, all bound with tahini sauce and hummus inside soft pita. It's messy, filling, and delicious, especially as a breakfast or lunch main. Mugrabi serves it fresh and generously.
Tips from diners
Sabich is a complete meal in one sandwich — filling and satisfying for lunch without needing sides.
For diners who can't choose between hummus and shakshuka, Mugrabi offers hamshuka — hummus as the base, topped with the same spiced tomato sauce and poached eggs. The richness of hummus meets the brightness of cooked tomato and egg, creating something more complex than either alone.
Tips from diners
Try hamshuka if you want to experience both hummus and shakshuka in one dish — the combination is more interesting than either alone.
Mugrabi is a delightful Israeli café located beside Görlitzer Park in Kreuzberg, offering a sunny terrace and generous portions of classic Levantine breakfasts. The hummus is velvety and balanced, the shakshuka is perfectly spiced, and the overall philosophy is welcoming to all diners — everything comes in vegan versions as well. The location on Görlitzer Straße has become a neighborhood institution for morning and lunch crowds seeking authentic, affordable Israeli food.
Mugrabi has a lovely terrace by Görlitzer Park — this is a perfect spot for a long lunch on a warm day. Arrive before 1pm to get a table outside.
Mugrabi is affordable and generous — mains average 9 EUR and portions are substantial. Coffee and juice are 2.50-3.50 EUR.
Everything comes in regular and vegan versions. Ask if they have vegan shakshuka or sabich if you need dietary accommodations.
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