A beloved hang-out of Haifa's Arab community, in particular the arty set, Elika successfully muddles leftist nostalgia (old photos, Che Guevara prints) with sheer fun (occasional sports screenings and a well-stocked bar). Sup on tar-thick Turkish coffee or beer, line your stomach with mezze, and let the jazz and world-music soundtrack wash over you.
Elika
Haifa
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