Reservist Fighters Open 'Cafe Nechama' in Caesarea Business Park
Translated & summarized from Walla by baba
Reservist fighters Assaf Stolero and Sharon Regev opened "Cafe Nechama" in the Caesarea Business Park after serving nearly 600 days in reserve duty. The coffee cart offers a diverse menu of sandwiches, pastries, salads, and desserts, with vegan and gluten-free options. The business aims to provide comfort and hospitality to visitors in a pastoral setting, despite the challenges of ongoing reserve duty call-ups.
The story in 5 lines · by baba
- Reservist fighters Assaf Stolero and Sharon Regev opened "Cafe Nechama" in Caesarea.
- The duo served nearly 600 days in reserve duty before launching the coffee cart.
- The cafe is located in the pastoral Caesarea Business Park with amenities provided by management.
- The menu features sandwiches, pastries, salads, and desserts, including vegan and gluten-free options.
- The business aims to offer comfort and hospitality to visitors.
Two reservist fighters, Assaf Stolero and Sharon Regev, have fulfilled a long-held dream by opening a coffee cart named "Cafe Nechama" (Comfort Coffee) in the Caesarea Business Park. The duo, who served nearly 600 days in reserve duty across multiple call-ups, sought to combine their passion for hospitality with a source of personal and public comfort.
Stolero, who has prior experience in the restaurant industry and through a family business, had always envisioned opening a sandwich cart. The outbreak of war prompted him to pursue this independent venture. Together with his brother-in-law Regev, a tank officer while Stolero served in the Paratroopers, the idea for "Cafe Nechama" took shape. The cart itself sat idle for six months due to frequent reserve duty call-ups before they could finally launch.
The chosen location in the green, pastoral Caesarea Business Park features spacious lawns, an artificial lake that delights visitors, and a nearby sports complex. Management of the park provided support, including organized facilities, ample free parking, and a protected area for emergencies. On Saturday mornings, when the business park is typically quiet, the cart attracts local residents seeking coffee and pastries.
Regev manages the coffee service, an area he entered after his army service, while Stolero handles the cooking. His partner, Dekel, oversees operations. The menu offers a variety of morning options, including sandwiches with fillings like beetroot and cheese, tuna salad, and roasted vegetables, as well as cheese borekas, pesto goat croissants, and traditional dishes like Jachnun and Kubana. Prices range from 17 to 40 shekels.
"Cafe Nechama" also caters to dietary needs, with vegan and gluten-free options available in both savory and sweet selections. The menu includes salads like Israeli salad, quinoa salad, and Caprese, with prices around 40 shekels. Sweet items include croissants with various fillings and desserts such as Basque cheesecake and chocolate fudge, priced between 18 and 32 shekels. The coffee is made from a special blend roasted locally for the cafe. Non-coffee drinkers can choose from matcha or hot chocolate.