Spinach Pie Near Me: Authentic Lebanese Fatayer Sabanekh, Baked Fresh at Taza
You searched for spinach pie near me or fatayer sabanekh near me. Taza in Falls Church bakes authentic Lebanese spinach pies -- hand-folded triangular pastry, fresh spinach with lemon and sumac, hot oven, golden in minutes. $2.95 each. Naturally vegan. Open until midnight.
What Is Fatayer Sabanekh? The Lebanese Spinach Pie Explained
Fatayer sabanekh is a centuries-old pastry from the ovens and bakeries of Lebanon, Syria, and the broader Levant. Here is what it is, how it is made, and why it has remained a staple for generations.
Fatayer Sabanekh: The Lebanese Spinach Pie
Fatayer bil sabanekh -- also called fatayer sabanekh or simply spinach pie -- is a hand-folded pastry filled with fresh spinach, finely chopped onions, a squeeze of lemon juice, and a touch of sumac. The dough is shaped into a triangle, sealed at three points, and baked until golden. The triangular form is the visual signature of the spinach pie -- distinct from the boat-shaped sfiha and the half-moon cheese pie. Spinach pies are one of the three pillars of the traditional Lebanese fatayer platter, alongside meat pies (sfiha) and cheese pies. Every Lebanese bakery makes them. Every Lebanese home serves them at gatherings.
Origins in Levantine Baking Tradition
Stuffed and folded dough pastries filled with greens have been part of Levantine food culture for centuries. The practice of wrapping spinach or other leafy greens in bread dough and baking in a communal oven predates modern national borders. In Lebanon, Syria, Palestine, and Jordan, spinach pies are made in home kitchens, neighborhood bakeries, and restaurants. The filling varies by region -- some add pine nuts, others use Swiss chard or a mix of greens -- but the core formula remains the same: fresh greens, onion, acid (lemon or sumac), dough, and a hot oven. In Northern Virginia, where one of the largest Arab-American communities on the East Coast lives, spinach pies are not a novelty. They are a weekly staple.
Naturally Vegan and Plant-Based
Unlike many pastries, a traditional Lebanese spinach pie contains no dairy, no eggs, and no animal products. The dough is flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt. The filling is spinach, onion, lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac. That is it. No butter. No cream. No cheese inside. This makes fatayer sabanekh naturally vegan -- not by modification, but by original recipe. For anyone following a plant-based diet, avoiding dairy, or eating vegan for religious or ethical reasons, the spinach pie is a complete, satisfying option that requires zero substitution or special ordering. At Taza, the spinach pie is $2.95 and is baked fresh to order in the same oven used for all pies and flatbreads.
Spinach Pie vs. Spinach Manaeesh: Two Different Formats
Taza serves both spinach pie (fatayer bil sabanekh) and spinach manaeesh -- and they are different dishes. The spinach pie is a folded, triangular pastry with the filling sealed inside the dough. It is self-contained and portable. The spinach manaeesh is an open-faced flatbread with spinach, caramelized onions, and pine nuts baked on top. The manaeesh is larger, meant to be eaten fresh with a knife and fork or torn by hand. Spinach pie is $2.95. Spinach manaeesh is $7.95. Both use fresh spinach. Both come from the same oven. The format and eating experience are completely different.
Naturally Vegan: Spinach Pie as a Plant-Based Staple
No modifications required. The traditional Lebanese spinach pie recipe has always been free of dairy, eggs, and animal products. Here is why it matters for plant-based eaters.
100% Vegan by Original Recipe
The Lebanese spinach pie is not a modified dish. It was never made with dairy. The original, traditional recipe uses flour, water, yeast, olive oil, spinach, onion, lemon, and sumac. No butter, no eggs, no cream, no cheese. The vegan character of fatayer sabanekh is not a concession -- it is the authentic preparation. When you order a spinach pie at Taza, you are eating the dish exactly as it has been made in Lebanese kitchens for generations.
No Cross-Contamination Concerns with Meat
At Taza, all pies are made with the same base dough, but the fillings are prepared separately. The spinach filling never contacts the meat filling. The preparation surfaces are cleaned between batches. For anyone avoiding meat for dietary, religious, or personal reasons, the spinach pie is a safe, clean option. The dough contains no lard or animal fats.
Other Vegan Options at Taza
The spinach pie is not the only vegan option. Zaatar pies ($2.95) are also fully vegan -- dried thyme, sesame seeds, and olive oil inside the same handmade dough. Falafel (from $8.95 in pita) is made from ground chickpeas with fresh herbs and spices. Hummus ($4.95) is chickpeas, tahini, lemon, and garlic. Baba ghanouj ($4.95) is fire-roasted eggplant with tahini. A full vegan meal at Taza is not only possible -- it is substantial, varied, and rooted in traditional Lebanese cooking.
Ideal for Mixed Groups and Office Orders
The spinach pie solves a common problem: ordering food for a group where some people eat meat, some are vegetarian, and some are vegan. At $2.95 per piece, adding a dozen spinach pies to a mixed platter ensures that every person at the table has something to eat. Pair them with cheese pies for the vegetarians and sfiha for the meat eaters. A mixed fatayer platter from Taza accommodates every dietary preference without requiring separate orders from different restaurants.
Fresh Spinach Pies, Ready in Minutes
Spinach pies $2.95 each. Cheese pies $2.95. Sfiha $2.95. Zaatar pies $2.95. All baked fresh to order at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041.
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From Dough to Oven: How Taza Makes Spinach Pies
Four steps. Fresh dough. Fresh spinach. A hot oven. No shortcuts. The same method that Lebanese bakeries have used for generations.
Dough Mixed Fresh Each Morning
Every spinach pie at Taza starts with dough mixed from scratch that morning. Flour, water, yeast, a touch of olive oil, and salt. No frozen dough. No pre-formed shells shipped from a commissary. The fresh dough is what gives the fatayer its characteristic texture -- pliable and soft when folded, golden and slightly crisp at the edges after baking. Each batch is mixed, kneaded, rested, and portioned by hand before the restaurant opens.
Spinach Filling Prepared Fresh
The spinach filling is prepared in batches throughout the day. Fresh spinach leaves are washed, chopped fine, and mixed with finely diced onions, fresh-squeezed lemon juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and ground sumac. The lemon juice serves two purposes: it adds brightness to the flavor and it prevents the spinach from oxidizing and turning dark. The sumac adds a fruity, tangy depth that is the defining note of a properly made fatayer sabanekh. No cream. No cheese. No butter. The filling is entirely plant-based.
Hand-Folded into the Classic Triangle
When the order prints, a fresh dough round is pulled, pressed flat, and a generous portion of spinach filling is placed in the center. The dough is then folded up from three sides and pinched at three points to form the characteristic triangular shape. The three sealed edges keep the filling inside during baking. The technique takes practice -- the triangle must hold its shape, the seal must be tight enough to prevent leaking, and the dough must be thin enough to bake through without becoming bready. At Taza, the bakers shape dozens of these every hour.
Baked in a Hot Oven Until Golden
The folded spinach pie goes directly into the oven. The heat is high. The baking time is short -- just a few minutes. The dough puffs slightly, turns golden, and develops a faint crispness on the raised edges. The spinach filling heats through, the onions soften, and the lemon-sumac combination becomes fragrant. What comes out is a hot, triangular pastry with a bright green filling visible through the slight translucency of the thin dough at the seams. From order to hand, a spinach pie takes 5-7 minutes.
Baked in a Hot Oven: Why It Matters for Spinach Pies
The oven temperature and baking speed make the difference between a golden, crisp-edged spinach pie and a pale, soggy one. Here is how Taza's oven produces the right result every time.
High Heat, Short Bake, Maximum Flavor
The oven at Taza runs at high temperature -- the same oven used for manaeesh, lahm bil ajin, and all specialty pies. High heat is critical for spinach pies. It ensures the dough bakes through quickly, turning golden and slightly crisp, while the spinach filling heats just enough to soften without overcooking. A low oven produces a pale, doughy pie with wilted, waterlogged spinach. A hot oven produces a golden, flaky shell with a bright, vibrant green filling. Taza uses the hot oven.
Baked to Order, Not Sitting in a Case
No spinach pie at Taza sits in a warming rack or display case waiting for a customer. Every pie is assembled and baked the moment the order ticket prints. The difference between a fresh-baked spinach pie and a reheated one is obvious -- the dough on a fresh pie is crisp and golden, the filling is bright and fragrant. A pie that has been sitting for an hour has soft, steamed dough and flat, oxidized spinach. At Taza, the pie goes from the baker's hands to the oven to your bag within minutes.
Same Oven, Same Dough, Five Different Pies
The oven does not discriminate. Spinach pies, cheese pies, sfiha, zaatar pies, and veggie pies all bake in the same high-temperature oven using the same fresh dough mixed that morning. The only variable is the filling. This means the quality of the dough shell is consistent across every pie variety. If you have had a sfiha at Taza and liked the dough, the spinach pie uses the exact same dough. If you liked the texture of the cheese pie shell, the spinach pie shell is identical.
Other Pie Varieties: Cheese, Sfiha, Zaatar, and Veggie
Every variety uses the same fresh, handmade dough and the same hot oven. The difference is the filling -- and each one represents a distinct tradition within Lebanese baking.
Spinach Pie (Fatayer Sabanekh)
The focus of this page. Fresh spinach, finely chopped onions, lemon juice, and sumac folded into handmade dough, sealed into a triangular shape, and baked until golden. The lemon and sumac give the filling a bright, tangy quality that contrasts with the soft, warm dough. Naturally vegan. No dairy. No eggs. At $2.95 per piece, it is the most affordable vegan item on the entire Taza menu. Baked fresh to order.
View on MenuCheese Pie (Fatayer bil Jibneh)
Hand-folded dough wrapped around a blend of melted cheeses, sealed, and baked until golden outside and molten inside. The cheese pie is the rich, savory counterpart to the tangy spinach pie. Ordering both together is standard at any Lebanese gathering. At $2.95 per pie, mixing spinach and cheese on the same platter costs almost nothing.
View on MenuSfiha Pie (Meat Pie)
A boat-shaped pastry filled with seasoned ground beef and lamb, onions, tomatoes, and Middle Eastern spices. Sfiha is the meat anchor of the fatayer trio. Paired with spinach pies and cheese pies, it completes the traditional Lebanese platter. Halal beef and lamb. $2.95 per piece.
View on MenuZaatar Pie
Dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, and extra-virgin olive oil wrapped inside pastry dough and baked until golden. The zaatar pie adds an herbaceous, earthy option to any mixed pie order. Like the spinach pie, the zaatar pie is vegan. $2.95 each.
View on MenuVeggie Pie
A colorful medley of diced vegetables and melted mozzarella wrapped in handmade dough and baked golden. The mozzarella binds the vegetables together and adds richness. A kid-friendly vegetarian option. $2.95 per piece.
View on MenuSpinach Pies, Specialty Pies, and Flatbreads at Taza
Five hand-folded pie varieties plus spinach manaeesh and other flatbreads. All baked fresh, all made with the same handmade dough and the same hot oven.
Spinach Pie
The reason you searched for spinach pie near me. A triangular pastry filled with fresh spinach, onions, lemon juice, and sumac, hand-folded from fresh dough and baked in a hot oven until golden. The filling is bright, tangy, and herbaceous. The dough is thin, soft, and golden at the edges. Naturally vegan. $2.95 per piece. Order one as a snack, three as a light meal, or a dozen for the table.
Spinach Manaeesh
The open-faced counterpart to the folded spinach pie. Spinach manaeesh is a flatbread topped with sauteed fresh spinach, caramelized onions, toasted pine nuts, and a squeeze of lemon. Baked on the same dough in the same oven. Larger than a spinach pie, meant for eating as a full portion. $7.95 per flatbread. A different format, a different experience, the same quality spinach.
Cheese Pie
The cheese pie is the traditional partner to the spinach pie on any Lebanese fatayer platter. Molten cheese sealed inside the same handmade dough, baked until golden and stretchy inside. The richness of the cheese contrasts with the bright, tangy spinach filling. Ordering spinach and cheese pies together is the standard move. $2.95 each.
Sfiha Pie
Seasoned ground beef and lamb, onions, tomatoes, and warm spices folded into a boat-shaped pastry and baked golden. Sfiha completes the fatayer trio: spinach, cheese, meat. The savory, spiced meat filling provides a heavier, richer counterpoint to the light, tangy spinach pie. Halal beef and lamb. $2.95 per piece.
Zaatar Manaeesh
The quintessential Lebanese breakfast flatbread -- warm dough brushed with dried thyme, toasted sesame seeds, sumac, and extra-virgin olive oil. Baked in the same oven as the spinach pie. Vegan, like the spinach pie. A completely different flavor profile that pairs naturally alongside any fatayer order.
Falafel Pita
Crispy chickpea falafel in fresh-baked pita with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini sauce. Another fully vegan option that pairs well with spinach pies for a complete plant-based meal. The falafel adds protein and crunch while the spinach pies provide a lighter, pastry-based complement. from $8.95.
What to Eat with Spinach Pies
Traditional pairings and smart combinations that turn a spinach pie order into a complete Lebanese meal.
Hummus
$4.95Velvety chickpea dip with tahini, lemon, garlic, finished with olive oil and paprika. Tear a corner of spinach pie and scoop hummus with it. The creamy, garlicky hummus against the tangy, lemony spinach filling creates a combination that is standard at Lebanese tables. Served with warm pita. Vegan.
View ItemLabneh
$4.95Thick, strained yogurt drizzled with olive oil and dried mint. The cool, tangy labneh is the classic accompaniment to hot fatayer fresh from the oven. Break a spinach pie open, add a spoonful of labneh, eat together. The contrast between the warm pastry and cold yogurt is one of the core textures of a Lebanese breakfast.
View ItemBaba Ghanouj
$4.95Fire-roasted eggplant blended with tahini, lemon juice, and garlic. The smoky depth of baba ghanouj adds a layer of flavor complexity alongside the bright, citrusy spinach pie filling. Both are vegan. Both are traditional Levantine dishes. Together on a plate with warm pita, they make a complete mezze spread.
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Chicken Shawarma Pita
from $9.95Turn a spinach pie order into a complete meal. Marinated chicken, slow-roasted on the vertical spit, sliced and served in warm pita with garlic sauce and pickled turnips. A chicken shawarma pita plus three spinach pies is a filling lunch that balances protein, greens, and carbs.
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Lemon Mint
$5.95Fresh-squeezed lemon and mint blended cold. The acidity of the lemon echoes the lemon in the spinach pie filling, while the cooling mint provides a refreshing contrast. This is the drink served alongside fatayer in Lebanese bakeries and homes. Bright, tart, and clean.
View ItemSpinach Pie Near Me -- How Far Is Taza from You?
Located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Here is how long it takes to get here from neighborhoods across Northern Virginia and DC.
Three Ways to Get Spinach Pies from Taza
Order Online for Pickup
Place your order through our website and pick it up fresh. Your spinach pies are baked the moment the order prints. Easy parking at our Seminary Road location. Most orders ready in 10-15 minutes. Best option for maximum freshness -- the dough is still crisp and the filling is still hot when you walk out the door.
DoorDash Delivery
Get spinach pies delivered to your door through DoorDash. We package pies in ventilated containers that retain heat while preventing the dough from getting soggy. Typical delivery time across Northern Virginia is 25-40 minutes depending on distance. The sealed triangular shape means spinach pies travel well.
Uber Eats Delivery
Order through Uber Eats for delivery across the NoVA and DC metro area. Same fresh dough, same bright spinach filling, same hot oven. Delivered to your home, office, or gathering. The enclosed triangle format protects the filling during transport better than any open-faced flatbread.
Frequently Asked Questions About Spinach Pies
A spinach pie -- called fatayer bil sabanekh or fatayer sabanekh in Arabic -- is a traditional Lebanese pastry. Fresh spinach is mixed with finely chopped onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and ground sumac, then wrapped in handmade dough and folded into a triangular shape. The triangle is baked in a hot oven until the dough is golden and the filling is fragrant. At Taza, spinach pies are $2.95 each, baked fresh to order. The recipe is naturally vegan -- no dairy, no eggs, no animal products.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041 serves authentic Lebanese spinach pies (fatayer sabanekh) baked fresh to order for $2.95 each. We also offer cheese pies ($2.95), sfiha meat pies ($2.95), zaatar pies ($2.95), and veggie pies ($2.95). All made with fresh dough mixed each morning and baked in a high-temperature oven. Open 7 days a week, 11 AM to midnight. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery available.
Yes. The spinach pie at Taza is 100% vegan. The dough is made from flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt -- no butter, no lard, no eggs. The filling is fresh spinach, onions, lemon juice, olive oil, and sumac -- no dairy, no cheese, no cream. This is the traditional Lebanese recipe. Fatayer sabanekh has always been a plant-based food. Other vegan options at Taza include zaatar pies ($2.95), falafel (from $8.95 in pita), hummus ($4.95), and baba ghanouj ($4.95).
Both use fresh spinach and are baked in the same oven, but they are different formats. Spinach pie (fatayer bil sabanekh) is a folded, triangular pastry with the spinach filling sealed inside the dough ($2.95 at Taza). Spinach manaeesh is an open-faced flatbread with spinach, caramelized onions, and pine nuts spread on top ($7.95 at Taza). The pie is smaller, portable, and self-contained. The manaeesh is larger, meant to be eaten at the table or torn apart.
Spinach pies at Taza are $2.95 each. All specialty pies are the same price: cheese pie $2.95, sfiha (meat pie) $2.95, zaatar pie $2.95, veggie pie $2.95. A dozen mixed pies costs under $25. All pies are baked fresh to order. For a complete meal, add hummus ($4.95) or a falafel pita (from $8.95) alongside your spinach pies.
Yes. Spinach pies are one of the most popular catering items at Taza. At $2.95 per pie, you can order several dozen at very low cost. A mixed fatayer platter -- spinach pies, cheese pies, and sfiha -- is the traditional Lebanese appetizer spread for gatherings. The vegan spinach pies ensure that plant-based guests have ample options. Place large orders by calling Taza directly at (703) 340-1014 or order through our website for pickup. We accommodate large orders with advance notice.
The most traditional pairing is labneh (strained yogurt) -- $4.95 at Taza. The cool, tangy yogurt contrasts with the warm, lemony spinach filling. Hummus ($4.95) is another essential companion. Most customers also mix their spinach pie order with cheese pies and sfiha for variety. For a vegan meal, pair spinach pies with hummus, baba ghanouj ($4.95), and a falafel pita (from $8.95). For a drink, our lemon mint ($5.95) is the natural match.
Yes. The spinach pie contains no meat or animal products, so the halal question applies only to the dough, which contains no lard or animal fats. The entire Taza kitchen operates under halal standards. Every item on the menu is halal. There is no cross-contamination from non-halal products. The spinach pie dough is made from flour, water, yeast, olive oil, and salt. For customers who require both halal and vegan, the spinach pie satisfies both requirements.
Taza Shawarma & Falafel is located at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open 7 days a week, 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM. Phone: (703) 340-1014. Dine-in, pickup, and delivery available. We serve Falls Church, Arlington, Alexandria, Fairfax, Tysons, Springfield, Annandale, and the entire Northern Virginia / DC metro area.
Spinach Pie Near Me in Falls Church, VA: The Complete Guide
If you searched for spinach pie near me, fatayer sabanekh near me, or Lebanese spinach pie, you are looking for a specific thing: a hand-folded triangular pastry with a thin, golden dough shell and a bright, tangy spinach filling inside. That is exactly what Taza Shawarma & Falafel serves at 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041, seven days a week, from 11 AM to midnight.
Fatayer bil sabanekh -- also spelled fatayer sabanekh, fatayer bi sabanekh, or simply called spinach pie in English -- is one of the foundational pastries in Lebanese and broader Levantine baking. The recipe is direct: take a round of fresh dough, place a generous portion of seasoned spinach filling in the center, fold the dough up from three sides to form a triangle, pinch the edges to seal, and bake in a hot oven until the dough is golden. The result is a small, portable, vibrantly flavored pastry that has been eaten across the Middle East for centuries.
The filling is what distinguishes a good spinach pie from a mediocre one. At Taza, the filling uses fresh spinach -- not frozen, not canned -- chopped fine and mixed with finely diced onions, a generous squeeze of fresh lemon juice, a drizzle of extra-virgin olive oil, and ground sumac. The sumac is the defining ingredient. It adds a fruity, tart depth that dried lemon alone cannot replicate. The combination of fresh lemon juice and sumac gives the filling its characteristic brightness -- a tangy, herbaceous quality that contrasts with the warm, soft dough.
The dough at Taza is mixed from scratch each morning. Flour, water, yeast, olive oil, salt. No frozen dough. No pre-formed shells. The fresh dough is soft and pliable when shaped, and it develops a golden, slightly crisp exterior in the oven while staying tender at the folds. This is the texture that defines a properly made fatayer -- thin enough to bake through quickly, thick enough to hold its shape and contain the filling.
One of the most notable qualities of the Lebanese spinach pie is that it is naturally vegan. The traditional recipe has never included dairy, eggs, or animal products. The dough uses olive oil, not butter. The filling is pure vegetables and seasonings. This is not a modern adaptation for plant-based diets -- this is how fatayer sabanekh has always been made. For anyone following a vegan diet, the spinach pie is a complete, satisfying food that requires no modification or special ordering.
At Taza, spinach pies are $2.95 each. At that price, a dozen costs under $25. This makes spinach pies ideal for gatherings, office lunches, party platters, and family meals. The traditional way to serve spinach pies is on a platter alongside cheese pies ($2.95) and sfiha meat pies ($2.95). This combination -- greens, cheese, and meat -- is the standard fatayer spread at Lebanese gatherings. Adding zaatar pies ($2.95) gives a fourth variety for guests who prefer herbal flavors.
Spinach Pie vs. Other Lebanese Greens Preparations
Lebanese cuisine uses spinach and other leafy greens in several formats beyond the fatayer. Spinach manaeesh is an open-faced flatbread with spinach, caramelized onions, and pine nuts baked on top ($7.95 at Taza). Fattoush salad includes fresh greens, herbs, and toasted pita chips. Tabbouleh is a parsley-based salad with bulgur wheat and lemon. Each preparation highlights greens differently. The spinach pie concentrates the spinach inside a sealed dough shell, making it portable, warm, and self-contained -- qualities that the open salad preparations cannot match.
For those who want a larger, open-faced spinach option, the spinach manaeesh is the right choice. It is a full-sized flatbread, meant to be eaten at the table. The spinach pie is a smaller, folded pastry, meant to be eaten by hand. Both use fresh spinach. Both come from the same oven. The format and scale are different. Many customers order both -- manaeesh as a main portion and spinach pies as snacks or sides.
Building a Vegan Meal at Taza Around Spinach Pies
A complete vegan meal at Taza is straightforward and satisfying. Start with three or four spinach pies ($2.95 each) as the centerpiece. Add hummus ($4.95) and baba ghanouj ($4.95) with warm pita bread on the side. For protein, add a falafel pita (from $8.95) -- crispy chickpea falafel with lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, pickles, and tahini. For a drink, the lemon mint ($5.95) is vegan and pairs naturally with the lemony spinach filling. This is a full meal -- greens, protein, dips, bread, and a fresh drink -- built entirely from traditional Lebanese recipes that were always plant-based.
Taza serves Falls Church, Bailey's Crossroads, Seven Corners, Arlington, Alexandria, Annandale, Merrifield, Fairfax, Tysons, Springfield, McLean, and the broader DC metro area. Delivery through DoorDash and Uber Eats. Pickup via our website. Catering for large orders available -- call (703) 340-1014. Open 11:00 AM - 12:00 AM, seven days a week.
Authentic Lebanese Spinach Pies in Falls Church, VA
Hand-folded. Fresh spinach, lemon, and sumac. Hot oven. Baked to order. Naturally vegan. $2.95 each. Taza Shawarma & Falafel, 5820 Seminary Rd Ste O, Falls Church, VA 22041. Open until midnight, seven days a week.