Aldo Mahane Yehuda - Ice Cream and Coffee in Mahane Yehuda Market

Aldo is a long-established Israeli chain of Italian ice cream shops (founded in 1993), and its market branch sits at 14 HaEgoz Street, inside Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem. The idea behind this branch is to combine classic Italian ingredients with the fresh produce of the market itself — a neighbourliness you can taste.

What they serve at Aldo Mahane Yehuda

• Fresh Italian gelato, made on site every day, with a relatively low fat content (around 6%-8%).
• Fat-free sorbet, including no-added-sugar and vegan options.
• Hot desserts such as Belgian waffles, French crepes and chocolate brioche.
• Italian coffee drinks — cappuccino, espresso and affogato (a shot of espresso poured over a scoop of ice cream).
• Frozen yoghurt and milkshakes.

Exactly where it is and how to get there

The branch is at 14 HaEgoz Street, one of the inner lanes of Mahane Yehuda Market, not far from the main entrances on Agrippas Street and Jaffa Street. As with most businesses in the market, opening hours differ between weekdays and the eves of Shabbat and Jewish holidays — according to current sources, roughly opening in the morning and running until the small hours on weekdays, with an earlier close on Friday and holiday eves. It is always worth confirming up-to-date hours before you set out, as they tend to shift from season to season.

So what's next?

Aldo Mahane Yehuda is part of the sweet side of the mix that makes up Mahane Yehuda Market — established chains alongside family-run stalls. If you are already in the area, it is worth combining a stop here with a wander around the rest of Mahane Yehuda Market — from the colourful stalls to the pubs and restaurants that open in the evening.

The places, the menus and the opening hours in the market change with the season and the holidays. To keep up with what is happening in the market and what is coming up, take a look at the live updates at livejlm.com.

Frequently asked questions

Where exactly is Aldo in Mahane Yehuda Market?

The branch is at 14 HaEgoz Street, one of the inner lanes of Mahane Yehuda Market in Jerusalem.

Does Aldo Mahane Yehuda have vegan or sugar-free flavours?

Yes. Alongside the regular gelato there is sorbet, plus vegan and no-added-sugar options, according to the business's own current information.

Is this the same Aldo as the chain's other branches around the country?

Yes, this is a branch of the Israeli Aldo ice cream chain, but the market branch makes its ice cream fresh on site and also works local market produce into it.