Opening hours
Closed · opens 11:00 AM
| Monday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Sunday | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
Local time in Vestavia Hills: 7:09 AM (CST). Holiday hours may differ – call (205) 969-7482 to confirm.
Location & directions
3908 Crosshaven DrVestavia Hills, AL 35243
About The Pita Stop Express
The Pita Stop Express is a Mediterranean restaurant you'll find at 3908 Crosshaven Dr in Vestavia Hills, Alabama. It's part of our guide to 25 restaurants, cafes and bars in Vestavia Hills.
The Pita Stop Express is open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
The menu we have on file lists 8 items. You will find options like Falafel Plate, Pepper Steak Omelette, and Gyro Plate.
You can visit for outdoor seating, drive-through, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery. Visitors describe the atmosphere as casual, cozy, quiet, and trendy, and it is a good fit for groups. It is especially popular for lunch, dinner, and solo dining. Offerings include alcohol, beer, cocktails, coffee, and comfort food.
Accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating. Payment methods accepted: credit cards, debit cards, and NFC mobile payments. Parking: free parking lot, free street parking, and parking. Reservations are accepted; call (205) 969-7482 to book a table.
Quick facts
- Category
- Mediterranean Restaurant
- Address
- 3908 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243
- Phone
- (205) 969-7482
- Price range
- $10 to $20 per person
- Hours
- Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
- Menu
- 8 items
- Listing updated
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Popular times
Usually busiest around 6 PM on Fridays; one of the quieter times is around 3 PM on weekdays.
Based on typical visit patterns for Mediterranean restaurants and this venue’s opening hours.
How the hours compare
We compared The Pita Stop Express’s weekday schedule with 16 other Mediterranean restaurants in Alabama. On a typical weekday it opens at 11:00 AM, later than most (the typical opening time is 10:30 AM) and closes at 9:00 PM, earlier than most (typical closing time: 9:30 PM).
In total it is open about 70 hours a week, 5 hours fewer than the local median of 75. 88% of Mediterranean restaurants in Alabama open on Sundays, and The Pita Stop Express is one of them.
Compared with 16 other Mediterranean restaurants in Alabama that list their hours in our guide.
Typical prices for Mediterranean restaurants across the US
Based on 380 menus with 26,075 priced items from Mediterranean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $18.70.
| Item | On menus | Typical price |
|---|---|---|
| Hummus | 52% | $8.99 |
| Falafel | 49% | $8.99 |
| Baklava | 48% | $4.99 |
| Greek Salad | 39% | $12.00 |
| French Fries | 28% | $5.85 |
| Lentil Soup | 26% | $6.95 |
| Falafel Wrap | 21% | $12.25 |
| Pita Bread | 20% | $1.75 |
Calculated from 380 menus in our guide. Prices vary by location and change over time.
Photos
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Features & amenities
Service options
- Outdoor seating
- Drive-through
- Onsite services
- Takeout
- Dine-in
- Delivery
Highlights
- Fast service
- Great cocktails
- Great dessert
- Great tea selection
- Great wine list
- Serves local specialty
Popular for
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Solo dining
Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible entrance
- Wheelchair accessible parking lot
- Wheelchair accessible restroom
- Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
- Alcohol
- Beer
- Cocktails
- Coffee
- Comfort food
- Hard liquor
- Healthy options
- Quick bite
- Small plates
- Vegetarian options
- Wine
Dining options
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Catering
- Dessert
- Seating
- Table service
Amenities
- Bar onsite
- Restroom
- Wi-Fi
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cozy
- Quiet
- Trendy
Crowd
- Groups
Planning
- Accepts reservations
Payments
- Credit cards
- Debit cards
- NFC mobile payments
Children
- Good for kids
- High chairs
- Kids' menu
Parking
- Free parking lot
- Free street parking
- Parking
The neighborhood
Within a 10-minute walk (half a mile) of The Pita Stop Express there are 4 other places to eat and drink in our guide, and 9 within one mile. By type, the places within a mile include American (2), Chicken & Wings (2), Bakeries & Desserts (1), and Pizza (1).
The Pita Stop Express is the only Mediterranean restaurant within a mile. The next closest is Eli's Jerusalem Grill, 3.2 mi away.
2 places within a mile stay open until 10 PM or later on at least one night a week.
Nearest places of other kinds
- Chicken & WingsZaxby's0.1 mi
- Burgers & Fast FoodMilo’s0.2 mi
- AmericanAshley Mac's Kitchen0.2 mi
- Cafes & CoffeeStarbucks0.5 mi
- BarbecueMartin's Bar-B-Que Joint0.6 mi
What to expect at a Mediterranean restaurant
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern restaurants serve the cooking of Greece, Turkey, Lebanon, Israel, Persia, Morocco and their neighbors. Expect grilled meats and kebabs, falafel, hummus and other dips, fresh salads, rice dishes and plenty of bread – often baked in house.
What to order
- Gyro or shawarma – spit-roasted meat in a pita or on a plate
- Falafel – a crisp chickpea fritter and a vegetarian staple
- Hummus and baba ghanoush – classic dips for the table
- Kebabs – chicken, lamb or kofta from the grill
Good to know
- Mezze platters are an economical way for groups to try many dishes.
- Much of the menu is naturally vegetarian or easy to adapt.
- Ask whether the pita is baked in house – it makes a difference.
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Frequently asked questions
What are The Pita Stop Express's opening hours?
Open daily, 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM. Monday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Thursday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Friday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Saturday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM; Sunday: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Is The Pita Stop Express open on Sunday?
Yes, The Pita Stop Express is open on Sundays: 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM.
Where is The Pita Stop Express located?
The Pita Stop Express is located at 3908 Crosshaven Dr, Vestavia Hills, AL 35243.
What is the phone number of The Pita Stop Express?
You can call The Pita Stop Express at (205) 969-7482.
Does The Pita Stop Express offer delivery or takeout?
Yes, The Pita Stop Express offers delivery, and takeout is available. Listed service options: outdoor seating, drive-through, onsite services, takeout, dine-in, and delivery.
How much does it cost to eat at The Pita Stop Express?
The typical price range at The Pita Stop Express is $10 to $20 per person.
Does The Pita Stop Express take reservations?
Yes, The Pita Stop Express accepts reservations.
Is The Pita Stop Express wheelchair accessible?
Listed accessibility features: wheelchair accessible entrance, wheelchair accessible parking lot, wheelchair accessible restroom, and wheelchair accessible seating.
Is The Pita Stop Express open late?
No, The Pita Stop Express usually closes before 10 PM.
What else is near The Pita Stop Express?
There are 9 other places to eat and drink within a mile of The Pita Stop Express. Nearby options include Zaxby's (0.1 mi), Milo’s (0.2 mi), and Ashley Mac's Kitchen (0.2 mi).
Are there other Mediterranean restaurants near The Pita Stop Express?
None within a mile. The closest is Eli's Jerusalem Grill, 3.2 mi away.
How much do Mediterranean restaurants across the US cost?
Based on 380 menus with 26,075 priced items from Mediterranean restaurants across the US, the median menu item costs $12.50, and half of all items are priced between $6.99 and $18.70.
