Fodor's Expert Review Singer Café

Reflecting the backgrounds of the Dutch-Palestinian couple that founded this coffee shop for the literati of Bethlehem, old Singer sewing machines are the tables and portraits of Palestinian poet laureate Mahmoud Darwish dot the walls. Besides good coffee, you can enjoy fresh juice or lighter fare like sandwiches and salads. Keep an eye on the bulletin boards for upcoming book readings and local tours. The café is a 15-minute walk from the Church of the Nativity.