by Aurora B.

I love the Fig Cafe. Its open every day from 7PM to midnight, staying open til 2AM on Friday and Saturday. It is a hookah lounge, serving large hookahs with a multitude of flavors of tobacco to choose from, $10 for one flavor and $13 for mixed. There is also Middle Eastern cuisine, my favorite being the feta cheese and grape leaves which run about $6 a plate. They also have deserts and the baklava is homemade. If you want music, many nights live bands and singers serenade the place, with music videos on 5 large TVs keeping the atmosphere otherwise. Keep in mind that if there is music playing you may have to pay a cover charge anywhere from $2 to $5 per person. Tuesday is an open mike night with anyone who shows up to play getting a turn (and no cover fee). The staff here are friendly as are the other patrons. Many people who go here are regulars and know one another. The easy camaraderie can be seen in the seating with both booth and sofa circles available. The owner Waleed can be found towards the back of the store every day, chatting with customers and ringing up orders. If you own or would like to own a hookah, the Fig can help. They sell hookahs as well as a wide variety of tobacco flavor and coals. I personally love the banana  :)The Fig Cafe is a pleasant experience without a curfew. I always enjoy myself and meet new people. This is my place of choice to relax and have a night out.