Café Alma

Mediterranean kosher café opened in 2022 by husband-wife team Yair and Lainey Richler in Pleasant Ridge. Yair grew up in Jerusalem managing his parents' bakery; Lainey served seven years in the Israeli army. Pescatarian menu with abundant vegetarian/vegan options from a scratch kitchen—shakshuka (won first place in Yelp's Brunch Battle), Mediterranean breakfast spreads, acai bowls. In-house bakery, specialty coffee bar, curated cocktails. Featured on America's Best Restaurants. Expanding to Blue Ash Rec Center location in 2025.