Local Guides World
Top Breakfast restaurants in Jerusalem, Israel
Top Rated Breakfast restaurants in Jerusalem
Top Reviewed Breakfast restaurants in Jerusalem
Parash Coffee and Confectionery
Cafe Ella
Coffee Nadi
Avihail Cafe
Bezalel
Landwer Jerusalem
Ofaimme farm cafe
Roladin
Tamara Cafe
Parash Coffee and Confectionery
Angel Bakery
aroma espresso bar
Reviews
A typical day during a holiday, the restaurant wasn't busy, and yet the service was not as expected with attension to us as customers.
The food wasn't that tasety "benoni" and "tafel" unfortunately.
The food wasn't that tasety "benoni" and "tafel" unfortunately.
Closed on Shabbats now! :(
Breakfast,service and atmosphere top!!!!
Best place we tried yet for breakfast&Coffee, absolutely delicious!
The waiter speaks perfectly english and they have a nice terrace to enjoy outside.
Best place we tried yet for breakfast&Coffee, absolutely delicious!
The waiter speaks perfectly english and they have a nice terrace to enjoy outside.
Super sweet place!
Enjoyed the Israeli breakfast in Shabat :)
Will come again for sure!
Enjoyed the Israeli breakfast in Shabat :)
Will come again for sure!
We got the breakfast for two people that came with a drink included. Everything was delicious and the granola at the end made for a nice sweet bite to end it all. Coffee was good too. Its a bit pricey but you get what you pay for.
Other Aroma places are much better, but the food and the coffee still have a good taste
We made an event at Cafe Tamara for about 70 people, they were really easy to work with, The food was plentiful and tasty, the service at the event was amazing, when they heard one of my nieces was lactose intolerant they went and made a fresh dish for her, and made fresh pizza for someone who came late and could not be more helpful. Highly recommend.
Very clean, great service delicious and fresh food served quickly. "Bar" was in charge of the shift and he gave excellent service. The owner "Matanya" even came over to ask if everything was o.k. Indeed it was.
It used to be a very nice place to sit in before going to the old city. But now the food tastes bad, prices increased significantly, while the food quality and amounts also decreased significantly. We ordered the Israeli breakfast, stay away. Bread was dry and not fresh, the spreads just tasted bad and the salad was a joke - few leaves in a bowl. Very bad experience.
My friend and I had a delicious pizza and gnocchi, and other options looked fantastic as well. Service was great, very polite and food was served quickly. Prices are not cheap, but reasonable when considering the high level of the dishes and the location.
The place was packed but it didn't feel as horrible as you would expect, it was not awfully noisy, so the acoustics are probably good.
The place was packed but it didn't feel as horrible as you would expect, it was not awfully noisy, so the acoustics are probably good.
Overpriced, bad service.
I do not recommend the shakshuka; it was made with what tasted like canned tomatoes with no spices added.
I do not recommend the shakshuka; it was made with what tasted like canned tomatoes with no spices added.
5 Star Cappuccino
5 Star location in First Station
4 Star Salmon Sandwich
5 Star location in First Station
4 Star Salmon Sandwich
The front of the shop works better than the sit down restaurant. Good coffee and pastries to take out. The restaurant is where it all falls apart. Impossible to order an egg without ordering the full breakfast. Annoying. That type of service will lead me to never return to a restaurant. At least we can say we tried it…
A delicious brunch spot, I got the green matbucha with extra bread which was perfect mix of salt and veggies, and the bread dips were insanely good. We were outside and the relaxing atmosphere and great music added to the experience!
This is my favourite restaurant in Jerusalem. Food is amazing, service is even better. 10/10 would recommend. Thank you for making us feel so welcome. ❤️
This is my favourite restaurant while staying in Jerusalem. The food is to die for and the staff are the nicest people ever and so helpful with any questions you have. The overall atmosphere is just amazing and I cannot recommend this place enough.
Many thanks
Your Irish friends
Many thanks
Your Irish friends
The service was terrible. First they brought the wrong order and then argued with us about it. After talking to 2 waiters and then a manager, they finally agreed to bring the correct order. It took almost 1/2 hour to actually bring it out. They finally brought our water out after another 10 minutes. The waitstaff seemed to be purposely ignoring us.
It is hard to hit a lowest bar in service among Israeli restaurants - but this time they managed to do it. We waited for a table, when it was ready and the hostess called us - but when we reached the table she came back and told the following sentence- ‘manager told not to Let anyone else because it is too busy” - there were about 8 free tables ) then I asked to see that manager- when a lady came in couple of minutes she had no idea what is going on - I asked the hostess to repeat what she told me, apparently there was another manager and not her who gives instructions. And the end lady who came just waved her hands at us and said if you don’t like it you can go”) just like this -
You are welcome to spend there your money if your like to be treated like trash
Food is sometimes tastes like it was frozen and premade by the way there - I have visited it before, it is one of few non-kosher places at the Train station that is opened on Shabbat and has seating areas for a bigger groups
You are welcome to spend there your money if your like to be treated like trash
Food is sometimes tastes like it was frozen and premade by the way there - I have visited it before, it is one of few non-kosher places at the Train station that is opened on Shabbat and has seating areas for a bigger groups
I had a good salad over there..... Also the coffee was good..
I would stay in Jerusalem longer just to eat and drink here again. Wonderful food and overall experience.
The place was very crowded and so so loud! It was unpleasant, I couldn't hear the person talking in front of me.
The food was OK, nothing special but good overall.
The service was very good.
The food was OK, nothing special but good overall.
The service was very good.
So salad I order with tuna has a hair, and then, we try eat some cheesecake which has a plastic on the side…. I would not recommend this place for visit.
Best Cafe in the world. Nothing compares to the type of foods, execution is unparalleled. This is by far #1 and then there is everyone else.
Living in Tel Aviv, where the choice of restaurants and coffee shops is wide and pleasant, it is very difficult to find a good and interesting place in Jerusalem. Here it is! Hidden in a quiet corner of the city, in a historic building, under a silent pergola, there is this little gem of gastronomy, with a vintage style that wants to tell us the value of real flavors, with attention to the highest quality ingredients, well combined between them. There are many original and creative dishes, such as hot sweet and sour lemon poppy cake with cheese, garlic and herbs. Sara advised and helped us in a difficult choice because I would have tasted all the dishes! The cheeses and the bread are amazing. The dishes are beautifully presented and even those known, as shakshouka, are then made with a different twist. The menù is wide, the place inside is delightful, with many products to buy. Impossible to go away without shopping there to take home. I finally found my place in Jerusalem after years.
It has an amazing view of the Old City. Not great service, I drank a milkshake that was fine, but not wow.
Great food , good coffee and a very cool quiet atmosphere 👌
Amazing staff and service, wonderful special food. The atmosphere was quiet and calm. Although we went for dinner this time, we took a peek at the breakfast menu, and we can definitely day that we will be back soon! The desert was great as well.
Super cute cafe and shop. Really great quality products to buy and tasty food too. The service is always great too. Recommended both as a deli/shop and as a cafe.
I can't give 0 stars. The service was 🗑. The food was subpar (seasoning is not on the menu) neither is half of lunch/dinner menu available at 3:30pm. 1 staff member who actually was trying to check the entire restaurant. We had a table of 4. Waited literally 40 minutes for the 4th persons food to come out & we were avoided like the plague when we tried to ask about the 4th plate. Had to hunt someone down to get the ✔️ & then had to stand at kiosk to pay. Was then told tip not included for someone who did nothing.
The atmosphere on Friday was extremely unpleasant. There was a sense of atomic pressure, congestion, and an abundance of "passive-aggressive" behavior from both the staff and the customers. I came to work and almost left in tears; the place is simply not accessible for someone dealing with social anxiety. The inflated prices are not justified. It's preferable to get takeout or find a corner in the nearby supermarket to escape and eat "hipster food" if the urge arises. The most difficult part was dealing with a sour-faced lady who occupied the well-preserved spots for the benefit of a friend who hadn't arrived yet. I escaped for the sake of my sanity, and of course, there wasn't a vacant socket to charge my laptop.
A travel agent we know recommend this restaurant. We enjoyed extremely savory dishes. We ordered around 5 items on the menu including three entres to share. Perhaps one of the best restaurants in Jerusalem.
My good friend Mike Moritz worked there, and I am dying to go to eat this wonderful food. Hello to Arieh and the whole team at the MESHEK. I will visit soon. Shalom Javerim
I know this place since its opening in 1961. Always best quality
Such a perfect place to eat breakfast, lunch or dinner.
All dishes are super fresh and the tastes are so unique. Highly recommend!
All dishes are super fresh and the tastes are so unique. Highly recommend!
The food is always good as is the service which is why we dine there regularly.
It a well run eatery
It a well run eatery
Got a tuna salad. The Avocado was rotten and and potatoes frozen from the inside. Don't come here. Asked to replace the Avocado. Had to ask many times in order for them to comply.
Wonderful food. I had the Tapas breakfast plate. The peppers were roasted just right and sweet. The yams had just the right texture. They even had scrambled eggs for my 4 year old.
Great lunch experience. We took the 'the entire farm to the table for three'. Great unique dishes. Good service. Lots of fun.
Loved the bagel breakfast with salmon. It was delicious!
A sweet small coffee shop and restaurant that is not located in the center of Jerusalem but had a cousy atmosphere, great coffee and yummy food.
Would recommend for a nice brunch. We went on a busy Shabbat morning and they said the wait would be ages but it didn’t take long. I ordered the egg salad bagel and gf ordered the workers breakfast. Both were great. I also had a nice carrot juice. Would recommend buying the eggplant extra
Fantastic breads! Friendly neighborhood place. Speaks English well.
We went here for a birthday brunch and we were not disappointed! My foodie friend even got emotional when the feast was laid in front of him. The best part was that you could even buy some of the delicious dips and sauces and take them home with you.
The food is reliably good, pricing reasonable. The service was quite slow and I had to ask specifically to get a clean knife and fork, as the ones they were about to give me were not clean. Additionally, and this was a bit more subtle, I didn't feel totally comfortable with sitting there for longer than 30-45 minutes, as one can do at most coffee shops in the US.
The only problem with this place is that since people know how good it is- it's a little too busy.. Having eaten there once you'll understand why..
Coffee shop with excellent coffee and good pastries. Outdoor seating is a bit dirty and could be much better..
We were there for a family birthday celebration. The food was good, and so was the service. The staff was pleasant.
But they had us at one long table right near the entrance which made conversation somewhat difficult ... people came from many areas of Israel and some were visiting. A private room or more secluded area would have been greatly appreciated.
But they had us at one long table right near the entrance which made conversation somewhat difficult ... people came from many areas of Israel and some were visiting. A private room or more secluded area would have been greatly appreciated.
Friendly service. However the cappuccino was quite bland and watery. Maybe they can't do proper coffee. The salmon bagel was quite chewy. Overall disappointing. Nice location though.
Cosy and clean place with nice outside area. Friendly staff. But, if you are real coffee lover - I wouldn’t recommend the place. Because coffee tastes not so much good, like really cheap one, however small black americano costs ₪14.
And, if you’re in rush - the place not for you as well, really relaxed and slow service. Some customers are being served out of turn
And, if you’re in rush - the place not for you as well, really relaxed and slow service. Some customers are being served out of turn
Delicious food and coffee. The street where it's located it's not busy and really relaxing. Great flavor and nice servers. Totally recommend.
During my stay in Israel I had lunch or dinner in quite a few restaurants. Actually, all of them were good but Landwer's in Jerusalem's First station was the best. Very kind staff, a beautiful, laid-back and friendly ambience, and - most important - soooo delicious meals. I had a great time there and look forward to coming back anytime in the future.
Very nice place! I enjoyed a great breakfast with my sister!! All was so delicious and freshly made!!
Ordered two cakes and a lemon pie. They contacted me in no time answering a query I have. Everything arrived in excellent shape and nicely packaged. Lemon pie was deemed wonderful. The rest looks very nice too. Will order again.
There's an big shortage in good patisserie in the neighborhood. The market demands low cost kosher sugar coated junk. These guys do not compromise or sell short.
And so, if you desire a good pastry, or an emergency need for a good cake. That's the place to go. Thank you Parash. It's not easy!!
And so, if you desire a good pastry, or an emergency need for a good cake. That's the place to go. Thank you Parash. It's not easy!!
Nice cute spot for A cup of coffee. Although, the food is also great and you can definitely go during lunch time as well. the place itself decorated nice and has a nice vibe . The stuff are very helpful. Definitely recommend !
Food is well made and the service is very good, coffee is also very good.
It's definitely overpriced for some dishes and the menu is very misleading, guess which is from the menu and which one I received.
It's definitely overpriced for some dishes and the menu is very misleading, guess which is from the menu and which one I received.
The place gives off a great vibe and very trendy atmosphere but unfortunately the customer service isn't that great. The waiter was a young kid who came to the table once to take the order and never returned. It's a small place and my order sat at the kitchen window for over 10 minutes with every waiter passing by and not picking it up. The waiter seen my plate in just went off and sat on another table with his friends and completely ignored it . At one point I was just going to get up and serve myself. I was debating whether to give 2 or 3 stars but stayed on giving 3 because I hope they improve.
Don't worry if the place is full, it took only few minutes till we got our table. The food is very good and price is average. The cold coffee is excellent.
For food, we recommend taking a salad (we took the Panzanella פנצנלה). The salmon bagel is also very good. The shakshuka is good, but a bit salty.
For food, we recommend taking a salad (we took the Panzanella פנצנלה). The salmon bagel is also very good. The shakshuka is good, but a bit salty.
The first problem is that there is no parking close to the cafe. The second problem was that, although I ordered a cup of coffee before the meal, the person who makes the coffee was taking a cigarette break, so I had to remind them that I ordered the coffee.
The food was good, but not exceptional so. The service needed to be better. When we asked for the bill, my wife wanted to ask for a toothpick but the waitress just dropped the bill on the table and disappeared. I had to get my wife a toothpick from another table.
We won't be back there any time in the future.
The food was good, but not exceptional so. The service needed to be better. When we asked for the bill, my wife wanted to ask for a toothpick but the waitress just dropped the bill on the table and disappeared. I had to get my wife a toothpick from another table.
We won't be back there any time in the future.
I'll start with the good, food's is fresh and tasty the staff is kind...
now the bad... I wanted coffee americano with cold soy milk on the side... they charge 3 shekels(!!!!) for COLD SOY MILK on the side !!!!!
No such charge exists for cow's milk... it is a special tax for those of us who can't digest or choose not to consume cow's milk
now the bad... I wanted coffee americano with cold soy milk on the side... they charge 3 shekels(!!!!) for COLD SOY MILK on the side !!!!!
No such charge exists for cow's milk... it is a special tax for those of us who can't digest or choose not to consume cow's milk
"מודה ועוזב ירוחם..."
“Modeh ve’ozev yerucham...”
Angel Bakery is a really nice bakery with pleasant staff. There is also an area of indoor seating where one can enjoy their pastries and other delicious foodstuffs to one's heart's content.
“Modeh ve’ozev yerucham...”
Angel Bakery is a really nice bakery with pleasant staff. There is also an area of indoor seating where one can enjoy their pastries and other delicious foodstuffs to one's heart's content.
We had a great time. Although the restaurant was full the service was very accommodating and the wait was short until we got a table.
The food was ingenuitive and delicious. The service was excellent and very pleasant. A little busy but understandable considering it's Friday morning ☺️
Thank you for a great experience, can't wait for the next time 😊
The food was ingenuitive and delicious. The service was excellent and very pleasant. A little busy but understandable considering it's Friday morning ☺️
Thank you for a great experience, can't wait for the next time 😊
Cozy place, very warm and welcoming. There's a place to sit inside and outside(for the smokers among us). excellent and fast service. Food is tasty, served in big plates. Can easily be enough for 2 ppl. Definitely worth the price. Not my first time here nor my last :))
The service was great! Seating inside or outside. Part view of the grass and trees and other side mountain with property developments at work. The menu is big so my guess is its pre prepared and not fresh from scratch. Taste is ok. Prices are ok
Nice and cozy local cafe.
Good food and service.
Good food and service.
Limited selection, no parking at all, pushy clientele.
Great place!! Omri, the manager is the nicest, most accommodating guy in the world. Salads are great. Coffee is delicious. Customer service is the best in jerusalem
Great coffee place. Workers were so nice and helped us order In English. Open friday nights. Delicious desserts and had a coffee and a delicious hot chocolate
One of the biggest coffee house in Israel. Many people attend there, they have a lot of types of coffee, Hot and cold. They have breakfast really good not one of the best but it’s food to start your morning with.
מקום עם טעם של עוד!!! אוכל טעים שירות נהדר אוירה נעימה. הינו בבערב באויר ירושלמי נהדר נהננו מכל רגע.
Definitely a place we will come back to on our next visit to Israel. Yummy food, great service and atmosphere. We have been to few places in Jerusalem and this is for sure one of our top places: cool air condition inside or fresh Jerusalem air in the evening outside. We notified our waiter of a peanut allergy and they made us feel very secured and assured a safe meal.
Definitely a place we will come back to on our next visit to Israel. Yummy food, great service and atmosphere. We have been to few places in Jerusalem and this is for sure one of our top places: cool air condition inside or fresh Jerusalem air in the evening outside. We notified our waiter of a peanut allergy and they made us feel very secured and assured a safe meal.
The best bakery in Israel hands down.
I went there every day during my visit!
It’s well priced and offers an a large array of choices. I would avoid this place for in the early and late Friday hours as it gets very busy.
I went there every day during my visit!
It’s well priced and offers an a large array of choices. I would avoid this place for in the early and late Friday hours as it gets very busy.
A small bakery at seemingly the middle of nowhere, Rehavia.
A good place to get something to snack on back home. Try to do it early in the day (or, if you are late, go for the sandwhiches)
A good place to get something to snack on back home. Try to do it early in the day (or, if you are late, go for the sandwhiches)
Verdict: skip with prejudice.
Disclaimer: this my own experience; your own may differ.
We had a somewhat late lunch. The service is good, the waitresses are helpful and friendly.
I've had the chestnut ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce, while she had the "Dandos" salad.
The ravioli felt mushy and may have been overcooked. The mushrooms slices were not fully cut, and several slices clunked together across the dish.
The salad did not feel overly fresh, and we've found a chunk of tomato with rotten puncture on the skin. The fried haloumi in the salad had a weird taste to it I unfortunately cannot properly describe.
The worst part of my experience was around the coffee - I've ordered the affogato, which, for some reason is offered with three scoops of ice cream (good) and whiskey (not good). The seeming person in charge assured me this is an afogatto.
Don't get me wrong, I am far from an expert on drinks. But even a cursory look through Google shows that afogatto includes only espresso and vanilla ice-cream, and in addition could contain liquor (usually chocolate). There is indeed an Irish afogatto, that includes whiskey, but it is clearly designated as "Irish".
We were charged NIS 65 for one cappuccino and one afogatto + tip, making this either the most expensive cups of coffee I've had, or nearly so. The lunch itself (excluding the coffee) cost NIS 151 (including the tip).
The experience is hardly worth it, the food unfortunately is not up to standards, and while the service staff is friendly, this is hardly worth your money.
Disclaimer: this my own experience; your own may differ.
We had a somewhat late lunch. The service is good, the waitresses are helpful and friendly.
I've had the chestnut ravioli in a mushroom cream sauce, while she had the "Dandos" salad.
The ravioli felt mushy and may have been overcooked. The mushrooms slices were not fully cut, and several slices clunked together across the dish.
The salad did not feel overly fresh, and we've found a chunk of tomato with rotten puncture on the skin. The fried haloumi in the salad had a weird taste to it I unfortunately cannot properly describe.
The worst part of my experience was around the coffee - I've ordered the affogato, which, for some reason is offered with three scoops of ice cream (good) and whiskey (not good). The seeming person in charge assured me this is an afogatto.
Don't get me wrong, I am far from an expert on drinks. But even a cursory look through Google shows that afogatto includes only espresso and vanilla ice-cream, and in addition could contain liquor (usually chocolate). There is indeed an Irish afogatto, that includes whiskey, but it is clearly designated as "Irish".
We were charged NIS 65 for one cappuccino and one afogatto + tip, making this either the most expensive cups of coffee I've had, or nearly so. The lunch itself (excluding the coffee) cost NIS 151 (including the tip).
The experience is hardly worth it, the food unfortunately is not up to standards, and while the service staff is friendly, this is hardly worth your money.
Nice little Jerusalem style cafe, if you’re in the area. Good atmosphere, great variety of cakes on Friday, note that the parking on the street outside is not free until Friday at 1pm.
No matter whether it's just coffee and pastry a sandwich or a salad, Aroma is the eatery to visit whilst in Jerusalem. Basic, quick and efficient. Good snacks at budget prices.
Parish is tucked into a corner of a small shopping court in a less-traveled neighborhood of Jerusalem, Kiryat Yovel. My mother and I had a well-crafted salad including beets cheese and candied nuts, a salmon sandwich and an interesting cheese mousaka- and somehow managed to hold off from indulging in the fantastic array of patisserie delights that were a feast for the eye, and which the nurse in the ear clinic and a passing local tour guide, Rebecca Nokrian, said were worth coming for. I highly recommend a visit. The service was most pleasant as well.' Bat-el was our waitress. There were different kinds of people, people speaking at least three different languages besides Hebrew, families out to be together, businessmen talking, a young husband and wife get-together in a busy day- everyone enjoying themselves. indoor and outdoor seating.
Amazing produce. Delicious cheeses, pastries, condiments, breads and vegetables. Really friendly service too. The bread pudding was a little bit undercooked on the inside but still delicious. Lots of produce and specialty food items to buy and take home.
If you are in Jerusalem. And if your soul desires to taste the Garden of Eden. this is the place !! Every cookie is just a dream. Any other fantasy cake. do not miss . A tradition of years, Borax in a variety of burdens. Special dishes are well done.
This is my first visit to this cafe. We came for a meeting and for this purpose the place is a good one. A little off center and quiet. Parking space was a struggle and service was slow. The coffee shop has nice vibes but the food and drinks were a letdown.
Coffee was good.
Food is interesting.... I ordered from the specials: mediterranean sea fish with tahini souce and salad. Would I come for seconds? Definitely not! Food was either over seasoned or bland. Dessert was just ok.
Roladin didn't justify its reputation.
Service same as food: some servers are attentive and some moseyltly ignore you. Tables are not cleaned between guests. New guests are being sitted when a table is vacated without being wiped clean. I've noticed this happening repeatedly with four different tables. (Yuck!)
View is amazingly, but that's Jerusalem, not the place....
Food is interesting.... I ordered from the specials: mediterranean sea fish with tahini souce and salad. Would I come for seconds? Definitely not! Food was either over seasoned or bland. Dessert was just ok.
Roladin didn't justify its reputation.
Service same as food: some servers are attentive and some moseyltly ignore you. Tables are not cleaned between guests. New guests are being sitted when a table is vacated without being wiped clean. I've noticed this happening repeatedly with four different tables. (Yuck!)
View is amazingly, but that's Jerusalem, not the place....
Lovely coffee shop with great confectionery. Quite pricey though.
You can order a nice meal and eat outside (almost no tables inside).
Or you can order a take away. My usual choice - a box with the mixture of all their available cookies and biscuits, a bit of everything, all of them tasty.
You can order a nice meal and eat outside (almost no tables inside).
Or you can order a take away. My usual choice - a box with the mixture of all their available cookies and biscuits, a bit of everything, all of them tasty.
It seemed dirty and a bit cold. The baked goods looked nice. Coffee was ok. I was hoping to do a little work there but they started drilling. Not ivety impressed.
Vegan options available! Delicious food, lots of options. The food is fresh and suitable for breakfast, lunch, coffee and so on.. The service is a bit slow but the waiters are nice and kind. Not a cheap place, but also not very expensive. Nice atmosphere. A bit disappointing that the soy milk is extra money...
great simple cheese and veg based food, (salad and quiche type of deal) catering mainly to the hebrew u academic crowd whose neighborhood this is.
Be warned: at lunchtime this place becomes a day care center
Be warned: at lunchtime this place becomes a day care center
Calm comfortable neighborhood Cafe. Their Banana crumble is a decadent indulgence, enough for 2 people. Good coffee. I will come back.
One of many very busy, and yet relatively clean and quiet Aroma coffee shops. Staff knows English. Free Wi-Fi. Competitively priced coffee.
This particular branch of Aroma IS NOT KOSHER, which is the reason i only buy from them in Jerusalem. It's very important to support regular, normal, civilized, modern , non kosher businesses like this one, even though you can still see some religious people there. It's open 7 days a week. Good coffee, good alfajores, good ambience, good food. Good place. Highly recommended.
Reliable, friendly and open early morning from before 6am. A real bonus for early risers with families to get ready for school. Just added a sandwich and fresh bagel bar, at much better prices then the place next door. Only small gripe, at times the same staff make coffees and man the till, which can lead to slightly long waits to pay.