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Evans Head · Northern Rivers NSW

Tel Aviv Yafo Express

Our second branch, at 45 Woodburn St, Evans Head. Same soulful Middle Eastern cooking as Ballina, with a faster-paced counter for breakfast and lunch across the Northern Rivers.

Tel Aviv Yafo Express, Evans Head

Tel Aviv Yafo Express, Evans Head

Tel Aviv Yafo Express is a vibrant Middle Eastern eatery in Evans Head, located at 45 Woodburn Street and known for bringing fresh, bold flavours to the local dining scene.

Blending Mediterranean-inspired dishes with a relaxed coastal atmosphere, the venue has quickly built a strong reputation for quality food, friendly service, and a welcoming setting. With breakfast and lunch available daily, and occasionally evening service on Saturday, Tel Aviv Yafo Express offers locals and visitors a distinctive food and coffee experience that adds colour and character to the heart of Evans Head.

Find Us

Same soul, second home.

Express Menu

Our Evans Head kitchen, cooked fresh through the day. Please order at the counter.

We cook with what’s freshest, so the menu shifts a little with the seasons. If a dish has changed or sold out, it’s because we’d rather serve you something at its best.

All Day Food

Jam & Butter Toasts GF option

$13

“The Bread Social” sourdough, house made jam and butter.

Eggs Your Way GF option

$14

Until 12pm

Sourdough, micro herbs.

Avocado Smash

$22

House made croissant, avocado, Danish feta, shaved haloumi, zaatar, soft boiled egg. Add bacon $6.

Bacon & Egg Roll GF option

$17

Bacon, fried egg, aioli, house made chili jam, baby spinach.

Doctor Shakshuka GF option

$24

Tel Aviv style tomato ragout and baked eggs, served with Danish fetta and toasted sourdough. Add eggplant $3, bacon $6.

Tel Aviv’s Mushroom Bruschetta GF option

$25

Miso aioli, “The Bread Social” crispy sourdough, soft boiled egg, Persian feta, pomegranate molasses.

Egyptian Falafel Bowl

$20

Falafel, hummus, tabouleh, pickled chili, harissa sauce, green tahini, pita bread.

Bourekas Pinukim

$22

Puff pastry filled with spinach and fetta, served with white tahini, soft boiled egg, zhoug, cauliflower pickles, sliced tomato, Spanish onion, harissa, zaatar, paprika oil, micro herbs.

Hummus & the Lamb GF option

$27

Hummus bowl topped with 8 hours slow cooked lamb shoulder and coriander seeds, open flame charred pita bread.

The Bialys Bagel

$25

Poppy seed bagel, smoked salmon, creamy labneh cheese, capers, crispy dill, poached egg, zaatar, paprika oil.

Hummusshuka

$25

The perfect combination between hummus and shakshuka: hummus, 2 eggs, sourdough, hazelnut dukkha.

Chicken Burger

$24

Crumbed chicken breast, house made bun, paprika aioli, fennel salad, pickled turnip.

Lebanese Sinaia GF option

$25

Warm smoky eggplant, cherry tomatoes, aromatic herbs, pine nuts, paprika oil, white tahini, open flame charred pita bread.

Kids & Extras

Ham & Cheese Croissant

$12

Kids Mezze Plate

$13

Hummus, 2 falafel balls, chips.

Chicken Schnitzel and Chips

$15

Add To Your Meal

Haloumi / Bacon / Mushrooms

$6

Tabouleh / Avocado / Pita

$5

Sourdough / Spinach

$4

Hummus / White Tahini / Green Tahini / Roasted Tomatoes

$4

Falafel / Harissa / Egg / Chili Jam / Swiss Cheese

$3

Drinks

Hot Drinks

Piccolo / Espresso

$4

Flat White / Latte / Cappuccino

$5 / 5.7 / 6

Long Black / Chai Latte / Turmeric Latte / Hot Chocolate

$4.8 / 5.5 / 6

Mocha

$5 / 5.7 / 6

Matcha Latte

$5.5 / 6 / 6.5

Turkish Coffee

$7

Baby Chino

$2.5

Tea in a Pot

English Breakfast / Earl Grey / Lemongrass & Ginger / Green Tea

$5

Moroccan Mint / Sticky Chai / Iranian Tea

$6.5

Cold Drinks

Iced Chocolate / Iced Latte / Iced Chai / Iced Mocha

$5.5 / 7.5

Iced Long Black

$5 / 7

Iced Matcha Latte

$7 / 8.5

Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte

$10 / 12

Sparkling Water

$5 / 8

Caramel, vanilla or hazelnut · 70c  ·  Milk alternatives (oat, almond, soy, lactose free) and extra shot · 70c

Please order at the counter · Sunday & public holidays surcharge 10% · Please let our staff know about any dietary requirements.

Address

45 Woodburn St, Evans Head NSW

Hours

Mon to Fri: 6am to 1:30pm
Saturday: 6am to 2pm, 6 to 10:30pm
Sunday: 6am to 1:30pm

Note

Occasional Saturday evenings, hours may vary with events.

From Google Reviews

What Evans Head
Is Saying

Real words from real guests, straight from our Google page.

★★★★★

“Absolutely incredible Middle Eastern food in Ballina. The falafel is perfectly crunchy, and the velvety hummus and slow-cooked lamb are to die for.”
Bart EversGoogle review

★★★★★

“It’s authentic Israeli food and it transported me to Tel Aviv. My partner had the shakshuka, which was equally delicious.”
Deborah TraversLocal Guide · Google

★★★★★

“The staff are incredibly friendly and helpful. The food was just as impressive and great value. We’ll be making the detour whenever we pass through.”
Adrian WojciechowskiGoogle review

★★★★★

“We had brunch with the kids and enjoyed every dish. We are Middle Eastern, and the falafel was the best we had in Australia.”
Sharon SchwarzkopfGoogle review