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Restaurants & Cafes

Family-owned restaurants, ethical eateries, and local spots where the food tells a story.

63 businesses reviewed
Abu Omar Halal
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Abu Omar Halal

Muslim-owned halal spot near UTSA with a cult following — open until 2am and serving some of the best shawarma in San Antonio.

Al Basha Grill
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Al Basha Grill

A counter-serve Mediterranean spot on Washington Avenue where the shawarma is sliced hot, the falafel is fresh, and halal cheeseburgers make a surprise cameo.

Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Almarah Mediterranean Cuisine

Home-style Mediterranean from a Muslim family who treats their kitchen like an extension of their dining room — warm, careful, generous.

Chef's Table Turkish Grill
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Chef's Table Turkish Grill

A family-owned Turkish kitchen on Babcock Road where hand-minced recipes, oak-charcoal grills, and proper pides make the case for a slower kind of fast food.

Ghareeb Nawaz
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Ghareeb Nawaz

The no-frills Indo-Pak spot on Devon Avenue that has been feeding Chicago's South Asian Muslim community around the clock — biryani, nihari, karahi, and community.

Kebabalicious
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Kebabalicious

The Turkish-leaning halal spot locals send friends to for perfectly seasoned meat, fluffy pita, and a lineup of sauces that actually matter.

Kismet Cafe
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Kismet Cafe

A counter-serve gem in Hyde Park where the falafel comes out crispy, the lamb rice bowls are generous, and the service remembers your name.

Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Layali Miami Lebanese Restaurant & Hookah Lounge

A Doral Lebanese restaurant where mezze arrives in generous spreads, the shawarma platter eats like a dinner party, and the evening stretches late.

Makan Halal Cuisine
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Makan Halal Cuisine

A family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant on Fredericksburg Road where the hummus is creamy, the falafel is a pilgrimage, and Fridays mean mansaf.

Makla halal
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Makla halal

A no-fuss halal spot on 71st Street where the shawarma is tucked tight, the fries come generous, and the community knows the owner.

Qahwah House
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Qahwah House

A Yemeni coffee house on Touhy Avenue serving proper qishr, Adeni chai, and pastries like sabya and honeycomb bread until late into the night.

Shahs of Kabob
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Shahs of Kabob

A Persian halal restaurant where the rice is buttered and saffroned, the kabobs are charcoal-kissed, and the hospitality feels like home.

Shawarmatee
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Shawarmatee

A family-run halal food truck on Fredericksburg Road where the chicken shawarma comes out hot, the beef is seasoned deep, and the falafel earns its reputation.

Sultan's Market
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Sultan's Market

A Chicago Middle Eastern institution where the falafel plate has fed a generation, and every location carries the same rooted, Palestinian-community-tested recipes.

Yassa African Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Yassa African Restaurant

A Bronzeville Senegalese restaurant where the yassa au poulet is lemony and deep, the thieboudienne is a ritual, and the welcome is family.

Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Baarakallah Restaurant Somali Cuisine

A warm Somali restaurant on Cedar Avenue in the heart of Minneapolis' Cedar-Riverside neighborhood, known for goat stews, sambusas, and generous portions.

El Halal Amigos
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

El Halal Amigos

A Muslim-owned halal-Mexican food truck started in Fremont by Palestinian-Filipino Chef Hisham Abdelfattah — now with a brick-and-mortar in San Jose's Willow Glen.

Falafel Corner
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Falafel Corner

A halal Mediterranean counter-service restaurant in Oakland's Rockridge area serving falafel, shawarma, and gyro wraps and bowls — certified halal, consistently good.

Flame Kabob
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Flame Kabob

A family-owned Middle Eastern restaurant in Orlando's Dr. Phillips area serving kabobs, shawarma, falafel, hummus, and tabouli — all homemade and fully halal.

Mazra
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Mazra

A Muslim-owned Jordanian Mediterranean restaurant in Redwood City (with roots in San Bruno) known for wood-fire kebabs — all meat 100% halal.

Nur House Cafe
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Nur House Cafe

A Somali family-run cafe in downtown Minneapolis that opened in a former Starbucks across from U.S. Bank Stadium — global coffee traditions, house-baked pastries, no chain.

Oh My Gyro
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Oh My Gyro

A Muslim family–run halal restaurant in Longwood bringing NYC halal-cart flavors (lamb gyros, chicken over rice, and an Indian-heritage twist) to the Orlando metro.

O'Town Burgers N Wings
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

O'Town Burgers N Wings

A pioneering Muslim-owned halal burger joint in Orlando that introduced chargrilled halal Angus beef burgers to the market — still considered the best halal burger in town.

Ottoman Taverna

A Michelin Bib Gourmand Turkish restaurant in Mount Vernon Triangle serving kebabs, mezes, and wood-fired flatbreads that happen to be halal.

Peri Peri Original
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Peri Peri Original

A Muslim-owned Portuguese-inspired peri peri chicken spot in Alexandria with flame-grilled chicken, smashed burgers, and sandwiches — all halal.

Spice Village
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Spice Village

An all-halal food hall in Herndon with Portuguese peri-peri, Chinese, Afghan Shinwari, and steakhouse concepts under one roof.

Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Uncle C's Chicken & Waffles

An all-halal Southern soul-food spot on Richmond Highway serving crispy chicken, waffles, banana pudding, and beer-battered fish made with non-alcoholic beer.

Urban Skillet
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Urban Skillet

A Somali-owned halal smash-burger joint near Hennepin & 24th that blew up on TikTok — all beef is halal grass-fed, all shakes are hand-blended.

Zareen's
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Zareen's

A Muslim-Pakistani-owned contemporary Pakistani-Indian restaurant on California Ave in Palo Alto, recognized by the Michelin Guide and fully halal.

Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Afrah Mediterranean Restaurant

A family-run Richardson gem serving authentic Lebanese cuisine from recipes passed down through generations — with a legendary pastry counter.

Aga's Restaurant & Catering
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Aga's Restaurant & Catering

With 3,500+ Yelp reviews and a devoted following, Aga's is known for generous portions of goat chops, nihari, and chicken karahi that keep families coming back.

Al Badawi
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Al Badawi

Al Badawi serves Michelin-guided Palestinian food in a serene setting across two NYC locations—Brooklyn Heights and the Upper East Side.

Al Watan Halal Tandoori
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Al Watan Halal Tandoori

This Hawthorne institution has been serving the South Bay's Muslim community for over three decades with authentic Pakistani-Indian cuisine and a dedicated prayer room.

Ayat
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Ayat

Bay Ridge's Ayat serves Michelin-guided Palestinian cuisine with beautiful plating and authentic Middle Eastern flavors that have earned them a loyal following.

Baraka Shawarma
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Baraka Shawarma

Steps from the Georgia State campus, Baraka serves up the tightest shawarma wraps and crispiest falafel in downtown Atlanta — a fast-casual halal institution.

Beba BBQ
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Beba BBQ

Carrollton's boldest halal BBQ spot fuses Pakistani-Punjabi grilling traditions with Texas swagger — seekh kebabs, tikka, and chargrilled meats done right.

Burger Bodega
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Burger Bodega

With 595 Yelp reviews and a devoted following on Washington Ave, Burger Bodega proves halal fast-casual can be genuinely excellent.

Hadramout Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Hadramout Restaurant

This tiny corner spot in University City serves Yemeni classics like lamb fahsah in a burning-hot clay pot — an unforgettable dining experience you won't find anywhere else in Philly.

Halal Kitchen Cafe
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Halal Kitchen Cafe

A mother's four-decade journey from Kabul to Northridge brings authentic Afghan cuisine to the San Fernando Valley — every dish tells a story of resilience.

Hummus House
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Hummus House

Hawthorne's beloved Hummus House serves generous portions of Turkish-Mediterranean fare — from kebabs and fresh-baked baklava to the creamiest hummus in the South Bay.

Just Add Honey Tea Company
Ethical Alternative

Just Add Honey Tea Company

Skip the chain coffee shops — this beloved Atlanta tea company serves handcrafted loose-leaf blends in the cutest Old Fourth Ward location, making it the perfect ethical alternative.

Kafi BBQ
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Kafi BBQ

A Silicon Valley engineer turned pitmaster brings halal Wagyu brisket and smoked meats to the heart of DFW — and the results are extraordinary.

Levant BBQ
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Levant BBQ

Featured in Texas Monthly, Levant BBQ blends Texas smoking traditions with Levantine flavors—all 100% halal. Their 'No Pork on Fork' motto runs deep.

Qahwah House
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Qahwah House

Qahwah House brings 100% organic Arabica coffee from 8 generations of Yemeni family farming to 30+ locations nationwide, with West Village and Broadway spots in NYC.

Ricky's Hot Chicken
Ethical Alternative

Ricky's Hot Chicken

DFW's favorite Nashville hot chicken joint serves every single item halal-certified — from tenders to the legendary Bird's Nest.

Rumi's Kitchen
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Rumi's Kitchen

Atlanta's premier Persian restaurant brings the elegance of Isfahan to Sandy Springs with stunning decor, impeccable service, and halal lamb, chicken, and koobideh.

Saad's Halal Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Saad's Halal Restaurant

From a humble halal food cart to a University City institution — Saad's serves the halal cheesesteak that put it on Philadelphia's culinary map.

Springreens & Jayida Che' at Community Cafe
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Springreens & Jayida Che' at Community Cafe

This Muslim and Black-owned Atlanta gem serves healthy halal soul food alongside a herbal tea shop — where food is medicine and community is everything.

Tang's Halal Chinese Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Tang's Halal Chinese Restaurant

Craving General Tso's chicken, lo mein, and fried rice — all halal? Tang's on Ridge Ave has been serving Philly's Muslim community its Chinese food fix for years.

Yafa Cafe
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Yafa Cafe

Yafa Cafe is a family-owned Yemeni coffee roaster with small-batch specialty coffee, signature drinks like Cardamom Brown Sugar Lattes, and two locations across Brooklyn.

Badou Senegalese Cuisine
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Badou Senegalese Cuisine

Thieboudienne, yassa, and mafé made with all-halal meat in a cozy Rogers Park spot. West African cuisine has never been more accessible — or more delicious.

Haraz Coffee House
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Haraz Coffee House

A family-owned Yemeni coffee house sourcing beans from the Haraz Mountains, serving qishr and pistachio lattes that make Starbucks a distant memory.

Sabri Nihari
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Sabri Nihari

A Devon Avenue legend serving zabiha halal Pakistani cuisine for nearly 30 years, with a Michelin Bib Gourmand to prove the hype is real.

Sheeba Restaurant
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Sheeba Restaurant

Multiple locations, hundreds of five-star reviews, and lamb haneeth so tender it practically melts. Sheeba is Yemeni comfort food at its absolute finest.

BBQ Tonite
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

BBQ Tonite

BBQ Tonite in Carrollton brings Pakistani-style grilled meats to DFW's halal scene with bold spices, generous portions, and serious char. This is BBQ reimagined.

Board Bites
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Board Bites

Board Bites in Plano is reimagining charcuterie for the halal market with stunning grazing boards that are perfect for parties, gatherings, and gifting.

Crescent Moon
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Crescent Moon

Crescent Moon in Plano serves Mediterranean dishes with the kind of depth and care you only get from a family-run kitchen. This one's a keeper.

Dallas Kabob House
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Dallas Kabob House

Dallas Kabob House in Plano serves some of the most flavorful, authentically spiced kabobs in DFW. The lamb chops alone are worth the drive.

Matcha & Creme
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Matcha & Creme

A boutique matcha bar in Preston Hollow serving some of the most beautiful and delicious matcha lattes in DFW. The Cardamom Matcha Latte alone is worth the trip.

Olive Burger
Muslim-Owned Ethical Alternative
Muslim-Owned

Olive Burger

Olive Burger in Plano proves you don't need a national chain to get an incredible burger. Muslim-owned, fully halal, and dangerously addictive.

Silver Spoon
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

Silver Spoon

Silver Spoon elevates South Asian cuisine with an upscale dining experience across two DFW locations. Halal, elegant, and genuinely delicious.

The Halal Guys
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

The Halal Guys

The Halal Guys brought their legendary NYC street food to DFW with locations in Plano and Carrollton. The platters are massive, the white sauce is addictive, and everything is halal.

WAVA Grill
Muslim-Owned
Muslim-Owned

WAVA Grill

WAVA Grill brings halal Mediterranean food to Greenville Avenue in Dallas with fresh wraps, loaded platters, and a lively atmosphere.

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