Z&Z

If you're in Rockville, MD, and haven't been to Z&Z Manoushe Bakery, a Palestinian bakery that's absolutely killing the manoushe game, stop what you're doing and go. Right now. Seriously. As someone born and raised in Palestine and well-traveled across the Middle East, I can confidently say--this place gets it.The dough? Absolute perfection. Palestinian-style, baked just right--light, fluffy, and gentle on the stomach, so you can eat way more than you probably should. The Toum Raider Manoushe is a garlic lover's dream, and the Harissa Chicken Manoushe? That thing smells so good it should be illegal. The spice blend alone is enough to make you rethink every other sandwich you've ever eaten.The staff are the kind of people who make you feel like you just walked into your favorite cousin's house--warm, welcoming, and probably happier to see you than your actual relatives. The bakery itself has that cozy, intoxicating oven-baked aroma that makes you want to move in. But listen, don't overstay--there are other hungry people waiting for their turn. Eat, enjoy, and let someone else experience the magic.And before you leave, check out their market section, stocked with all kinds of Middle Eastern essentials--authentic Palestinian za'atar, spice blends, creamy labneh, smoky baba ghanouj, homemade pickles, makdous, fresh pita bread--basically, everything you need to turn your kitchen into a Palestinian feast.Bottom line: Z&Z isn't just a bakery; it's an experience. It's Palestinian flavors done right, with love, tradition, and a whole lot of za'atar. If you love manoushe (or just love ridiculously good food), this place is a must.

Unusual and delicious Z & Z offers a variety of made to order flatbreads with Middle Eastern flavors.We tried 4 different flatbreads and each was delicious.The staff is friendly and efficient.There is limited indoor seating and outdoor seating.

Family owned Palestinian restaurant was recommended by a friend and stopped by. Staff was very helpful and offered recommendations.The space is small and feels cozy! I enjoyed the art on the wall and the overall atmosphere. The beef hot honey pepperoni was the star for my family and I. It was flavorful and had a nice kick to it.The Lebanese bride was more on the fresh side but not as flavorful. I also got hummus and pita bread. The hummus was delicious and the pita bread was fluffy! I did feel like overall the prices were generally expensive.They have a harissa chicken that I will be trying next.

One of my favorite spots in the DMW. This place has been on my list for a few weeks and I was pleasantly delighted! I got the classic manoushe and the harissa chicken manoushe. The classic manoushe came with z'atar seasoning on top and tons of olive oil. Very good. My only critique is it was a bit over cooked but still great!The Harrisa chicken was delicious and probably my favorite one. The chicken was juicy, the yogurt was homemade and flavorful and the toppings were fresh. I also got a side of the hot sauce. For $2 they could have given me more. I thought $2 for a small serving was a bit ridiculous. They do sell their seasonings and sauces in the store inside. Will go back to buy some to keep in my house.The inside is small but inviting and staff is nice. Overall I can't wait to go back. Very good and they do deliver to the DC area which is nice if I don't want to drive to Rockville.

I wish this place was open later on Sundays especially since they're closed several days a week. We would be a weekly regular if so. I ordered for pickup since sometimes there are no seats inside and with it being cold outside, I didn't really want to entertain sitting outside. There was a new manoushe: harissa chicken so I ordered that along with our go to hot halabi and my child got the hot halabi with the Aleppo pepper on the side (so she can dip or control the spice). Since there was a table available, we decided to dine in. As I was paying for a canned drink, my husband asked if could add a cookie, and watched $9 pop up causing some confusion. When I glanced to look at the cookie after clarifying the price was right, I realize it was the elusive Dubai chocolate cookie. My husband said it just looked good and he hadn't noticed the price or known about how people have been searching for these pistachio chocolate cookies. The harissa chicken has a slight kick and it's good but, in my opinion, nothing really tops the hot halabi. As predicted, my child could not finish the manoushe so we packed up leftovers and the cookie to go. In a last minute decision I also ordered the orange chai to go. Nothing like a hot drink to dip a cookie in! When we got home, we immediately put the cookie in the microwave and heated for the recommended second. The cookie was divine. It actually didn't need the chai and I didn't want to mix the flavors so I ended consuming them separately (sharing with the family). Also, don't sleep on their dips! The toum is super garlicky and a favorite of mine. Their baba ghanoush is very smokey which was a surprise. I prefer my eggplant dips a bit less smokey but it doesn't stop me from getting it!

I've had Z&Z bookmarked for months and finally made the trek up there from DC. My only regret is that I waited so long, as it's absolutely worth the journey if you aren't nearby. I had the classic manoushe topped with veggies and toum, along with a special chicken shawarma manoushe. I've had a lot of manoushe and the classic at Z&Z is by far the best, it's perfect! They have a small market section with mostly goods that they produce in house. I bought the baba ganoush and it was the best I've ever had, very smokey. I would go up there just for more of their dips.The drink menu is also very interesting. I had the iced karak tea and it was fantastic, not too sweet with a strong black tea flavor. Usually karak tea is too milky or too sweet, but this was bold and spicy. I love that they use big ice cubes so it doesn't get watered down. I couldn't recommend this neighborhood gem more, simply fabulous!

One of my all time favorite foods in the DMV (and trust me, I've had a lot). The manoushe is super fresh, delicious and flavorful.My personal favorite was the hot halaby chicken and the chicken shawarma manoushe. The Lebanese bride was a close 2nd/3rd. If you're ever in the area, I recommend stopping by, you won't regret it.The place is a family establishment with lots of charm. There are a few tables and other small Arab related items that are sold. I personally really like their homemade Shatta.

It's a small fast casual place with very limited seating inside and some outdoor seating. They serve Manoushe, which was the first time I've ever had it. We ended up getting the Cocktail, Lebanese Bride, Lahm bi ajeen, Cardamom cream coffee and street corn (special). My favorites were the cocktail and Lebanese bride as both were light and flavorful. The fresh veggies on the Lebanese bride made it refreshing. The cardamom in the coffee was light, but I wish it was a stronger flavor. The street corn was ok.Staff were really nice, and even brought out some of our items outside for us.

A fantastic manqoushe bakery! I recently went here with two friends for a weekend brunch and had a great experience. We were able to get a table immediately at the small, cozy bakery, ordered quickly, and got our food in a timely manner. I also enjoyed getting to see the chefs cook our meal right in front of us. I ordered a coffee with cardamom and a delicious cream and enjoyed it immensely-rich flavors that didn't overwhelm the quality coffee. My friends and I split three things: the Jibneh, Toum Raider, and Cocktail, all of which had delicious crusts and were perfectly baked. The portion sizes were good and everything was fairly priced for size and quality. My favorite was the Toum Raider, which had the right amount of toum (garlic in Arabic), complemented with lots of fresh mint, tomatoes, and cucumbers. Like the Cocktail, there was a bit too much za'atar, which at times overwhelmed everything. The Jibneh (cheese in Arabic) had the right amount of cheese-to-crust ratio and was well-melted with a good ratio of za'atar on top.I would recommend Z&Z for a great breakfast, brunch, or lunch!

Amazing food and customer service!! We plan of returning!! We ordered meat with pepperoni.