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• Vegan Belgian Waffles!

Terrific country cafe located off Route 4 at the Dror junction, about half-way between Tel Aviv and Haifa in the Sharon region. Use the exit marked Rt. 553 Tel Mond. Turn left off 553 where the shopping mall is located, but then continue on for a block or two and turn right into the Beit Protea senior residence. The cafe, on the grounds of a senior residence, is open to the public and very peaceful, has a nice rustic feel and the atmosphere is casual. There's a separate menu for vegans offering options in all categories, including breakfast, shakes, salads, sandwiches, and desserts. Unlike most cafes, there are several vegan breakfast options, even blintzes with soy-cheese filling. The big breakfast comes with a basket of breads and spreads in little cute jars. The salads are very generous! The food here is fresh and delicious. The wait staff is friendly. I especially love the fantastic vegan Belgian waffle, served with two big scoops of Gela vegan ice cream, fruit salad, whipped "cream" and syrup. Meets the Israeli "Vegan Friendly" standard.