Moshiko's on the Ben Yehuda Mall is the best falafel and shwarma stand in town -- it's messy but delicious enough to entice most kids and offers outdoor tables in good weather (never give a kid a falafel sandwich to eat on the run unless you've brought a wardrobe of disposable clothes for him!). In winter, when there are no tables, this is a poor option. Eldad Vesayhoo, in the Jerusalem Courtyard, off Jaffa Road, has the best-priced lunch specials in town (Sun-Thurs until 5:30pm; Fri until 5pm), which works out well for American families that don't want to keep late hours. Very speedy service comes with Eldad's luncheon specials, so kids don't get too impatient. Little Jerusalem at Ticho House offers more leisurely service, but kids can get up and run around in the garden in between courses. The Village Green is a busy, reasonably priced self-service vegetarian cafe with lots of healthy choices. Kids love the tofu burgers, the lasagna, and the delicious desserts, many of which are made without sugar! The hot and cold salad bar includes spaghetti, and is sold by weight, so you can buy very small amounts for tiny appetites.
