Questions

Is Al-Aqsa halal?

The meat is halal. Chicken and lamb shawarma, kofta, kebabs, schnitzel, and the meat pies are prepared that way. The kitchen does not serve pork or alcohol.

What are the hours in Bay Ridge?

Al-Aqsa Bakery & Restaurant at 6917 5th Ave is open every day from 9:00 AM. Sunday through Thursday the kitchen closes at 11 PM. Friday and Saturday it stays open until midnight.

Do you serve Palestinian breakfast?

Yes. From 9:00 AM the board has foul mudammes, ejja (eggs with parsley), shakshuka, hummus, musabaha, and manakish, including za'atar, cheese, and spinach.

Is there fresh pita and taboon bread?

Yes. Pita, taboon, laffa, kahek, and bourekas are baked here. Pita and taboon are priced by the piece on the bakery board. A six-piece stack of pita is also available.

Do you deliver and do you take pickup orders?

Call (929) 350-9091 to order ahead for pickup. For delivery, the restaurant is listed on delivery apps such as Grubhub, where many items cost more than on the board.

What vegan dishes are on the menu?

Hummus, baba ganoush, musabaha, foul, falafel, za'atar pie, spinach pie, fries, rice, grape leaves, and the vegetable salads. Cheese, labneh, and egg dishes are vegetarian but not vegan.

Do you cater?

Yes. Trays of shawarma, grill, rice, salad, manakish, and bakery bread can be ordered ahead for offices, family tables, and other events. Call (929) 350-9091 with the date, the headcount, and pickup or drop-off. The kitchen confirms the trays and the price.

Is there parking, and where is the restaurant?

The restaurant is at 6917 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11209, in Bay Ridge. It is a counter-service bakery with a few tables. Street parking is the usual option on 5th Avenue.

What is taboon bread?

Taboon is a flatbread baked on the hot stones of a taboon oven. The loaf comes out thick, charred in spots, and meant to be torn. At Al-Aqsa it is baked in house.

Are you open late?

Friday and Saturday the restaurant is open until midnight. The rest of the week it closes at 11 PM.