Market Street is the Akko Old City’s main route running from north to south. During the Crusader Period, this street led from the Hospitallers Gate in the north along the market route – or through Kings Way (“Via Regis”) – all the way to the port. Nowadays this route accommodates Old City Akko’s main market – a colorful range of stalls displaying fresh vegetables, fish, sweet pastries and spices as well as shops selling home items and souvenirs.
The Akko Market experience is all about choices and experiences. Choose between some of the best the market has to offer!
Shamsiya Hummus
This venue is located in the heart of the vibrant Folk Market and this is truly one of the best hummus places in the city.
Address: Ha-Shuk ha-Amami St, Akko, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 10:00 to 17:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (times vary)
Mualem Restaurant
One of the oldest and most famous eateries of the old city of Akko. Enjoy the genuine Arabic shawarma, the traditional dish we have received from the Ottomans as a culinary souvenir.
Address: Weizman Street & El Jazzar Street, Acre, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (times vary)
The Uda bakery
This is a small but quaint bakery is producing local and traditional baked goods. Have a taste of their famous flavored pita bread with zatar or other local spices. If you are in the mood for something more familiar, they also have delicious sesame bagels.
Address: Salah ad Din St 14, Acre, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 8:00 – 16:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (times vary)
Falafel Salach A Din
This Falafel place is a small stall where you can try hot and fresh falafel balls with traditional sauces.
Address: Salah Din 14, Acre, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (times vary)
Oktovia Suza Juices
This little stall of freshly squeezed juice located in the truly beautiful Turkish bazaar area is worth visiting. Octovia himself with make you a small juice of your choice with the biggest smile ever.
Address: The Turkish Bazaar, Acre, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00 (times vary)
Li-Eli Coffee Shop
This shop is as authentic as it gets. The charming spot is intended for locals and tourists alike. Known for a great cup of coffee and the aroma. This shop is usually called “Hamara” by the local patrons. Come to absorb the unique atmosphere, drink some coffee if you are a coffee lover or enjoy a cup of tea if that is more your vibe. All are welcome and the more the merrier!
Address: Khan a-Shawarda, Acre, Israel
Hours:
Sunday – Thursday 10:00 – 16:00
Friday & Saturday 10:00 to 17:00
(times vary)
Kashash Sweets
This sweet shop in the middle of the Akko old city market. Knafeh is a traditional Middle Eastern dessert made with thin noodle-like pastry, or alternatively fine semolina dough, soaked in sweet, sugar-based syrup, and typically layered with cheese.
Baklava is a rich, sweet dessert pastry made of layers of filo filled with chopped nuts and sweetened and held together with syrup or honey. Whatever option you choose this will be the perfect sweet ending to your culinary discovery in Akko!Address: Binyamin MiTudela Acre 2431103, Israel
Open daily from 10:00 – 22:00
Akko Old City: Know Before You Go
- There are tastings that require preparation time. Please be patient, you can fill the time with the audio tour/explanations or another option is to order the tasting, continue to a nearby tasting and return after a short while.
- The tasting details and the locations of some of the shops are subject to change, according to the current situation at the market and the daily inventory.
- Some of the tastings may contain gluten, nuts, sesame, different spices, and other food products that should not be eaten by those who are allergic to these products. If you have a doubt that there is a certain food that you are allergic to in one of the tastings, we recommend that you do not purchase the tasting card.
*Notice: some of the tastings are take away
