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Our story begins in the 1980s; when our father and grandfather first immigrated to America and began opening up sub and fried chicken joints in Maryland. We grew up in these shops, watching our parents and grandparents work hard to make ends meet for their growing family. Food was central to our Palestinian and Jordanian family; both at work and at home. We were raised on steak and cheese subs as much as Zayt (Olive Oil) and Za’atar.

Growing up in our family restaurants, our parents would always stress the importance of education so that we could get good jobs, they wanted a different life for us. For a while, that’s exactly what we did, but something was missing. As we grew older, we began to appreciate our Arab-American heritage and culture. We wanted to find a way to share the flavors, generosity, and hospitality of the Middle East with our community. So in 2016, we left our corporate jobs and Z&Z was born. A classic Middle Eastern street food starring Zayt and Za’atar.

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  • Luke Taylor
    Luke Taylor
    in the last week

    This place is terrific. Great service and delicious food that is familiar (pizza) but just a bit exotic (Middle Eastern) I had the hot halaby honey. It will be my new go pizza. The mint lemonade was also quite toothsome. 10/5 would recommend!

  • Salomon Fuentes
    Salomon Fuentes
    5 months ago

    I visited Z&Z Bakery on a busy Sunday morning around 11 am, and from the moment I walked in, the irresistible aroma of freshly baked goods surrounded me. The place was abuzz with activity--every table occupied, a line of customers awaiting their orders, and another forming to place new ones. The lively atmosphere hinted at the bakery's popularity. Observing the customers before me confidently placing sizable orders, some even exceeding $100, further heightened my expectations. Upon the cashier's recommendation, I decided to try the Hot Halaby Honey. Trusting her suggestion proved to be a GREAT choice as the dish exceeded my expectations. The flavors were a perfect fusion of sweetness from the honey and a hint of spice. While I personally enjoy a bit more heat, the balance was still commendable, resulting in a dish that was not only delicious but also left me wanting MORE!

  • Diana Shoja
    Diana Shoja
    5 months ago

    Service was quick and staff was really friendly! I ordered the Lebanese bride and the hot halaby honey. Both were incredibly delicious. Dough was so soft and melted in my mouth. Even after eating leftovers several hours later, food was just as delicious. I will 100% be back to try other menu items.

  • Yousef Shadid
    Yousef Shadid
    a month ago

    Been meaning to stop at z&z for a very long time. Luckily I had a tennis match scheduled across the street at woodley park, and the all too familiar smell of za3tar hovered over the courts and drew me in immediately afterwards. Although i wanted to try everything , For my first time, I had to go with the traditional manoushe and jibne. As a pizza snob, I always judge pizza and flatbreads foremost by the crust. Wow wow. It’s so hard to get a thin crust to remain crispy, flaky yet have that soft doughy center. Well they did it. Absolutely perfect. 1) manoushe was solid! Great, fresh and earthy taste. Awesome crunch. 2) jibne- not super heavy, but very flavorful and traditional middle eastern cheese, with a perfect dusting of za’atar. Hope to be back soon to try their other creations. Know and Love this family. You can tell from the ambience and their offerings how much they treasure their family and culture- humble beginnings. Bonus review: My dad brought me here in 1987 when their grandfather owned it, and I had my very first gyro! Still remains best one i have ever had.

  • Liyang “Leon” Sun

    This is a unique and different restaurant than any other restaurant I've tried. They serve Middle Eastern versions of "pizza" with incredible flavors bursting out of every bite. Service is fast and friendly. The downside is that the dining area is rather small, and they only open Thu - Sun. But overall this is a great restaurant and highly recommend you give it a try.

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    Opening Hours

    • MondayClosed
    • TuesdayClosed
    • Wednesday 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
    • Thursday 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
    • Friday 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
    • Saturday 10:00 AM - 07:30 PM
    • Sunday 10:00 AM - 03:00 PM