At Parakeet Café, the shakshuka centers on two poached eggs nestled into a spiced tomato base, accented with za’atar, labneh, and grilled bread as the main accompaniments. The addition of labneh and the use of za’atar give the dish a tangy, herbal edge that leans into the café’s Middle Eastern-inspired, health-conscious style. Eating it, you move between creamy egg yolk, bright tomato sauce, and the chew of toasted bread, with enough substance to feel like a full brunch rather than a light snack.