Best Halal Restaurants in Central Toronto
Visited and verified halal spots across Downtown Toronto, Yonge & Bloor, Old Toronto, Midtown — each with an honest verdict.
Oklahoma Burgers
Oklahoma-style smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, bone marrow sauce
Naan Kabob
Fast-casual Afghan kabobs and rice dishes
El Gourmet Express
Halal deli sandwiches, mortadella, Montreal smoked meat, shawarma — inside a grocery store
Al'Deewan
Lebanese manakish, pastries, and 24-hour Middle Eastern fare
Alpha’s Shawarma
Chicken shawarma wraps and loaded fries, downtown Toronto
B Boyz
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Carlton location
Birria Catrina
Birria tacos, birria ramen, and quesadillas
Burgers n' Fries Forever
Classic burgers and poutine, downtown
Chen Chen's
Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and tenders
Chick Fiesta
Peri peri chicken burgers and grills
Chinese Halal Restaurant
Authentic halal Chinese cuisine, soup dumplings, family-style dishes
City Fried Chicken
Steak on fries, Philly cheesesteak, chicken wings
D Spot Desserts
Creative desserts, waffles, freakshakes, and Middle Eastern sweets
Dave's Hot Chicken
Nashville hot chicken, tenders, and sliders
Farooj abo alabed
Palestinian-style shawarma and grilled chicken
Fuego’s Halal Kitchen
Halal comfort food, burgers, and wraps
GC Burger
Halal burgers with multiple GTA locations
Grandone Fried Chicken
Halal fried chicken combos
Hero Certified Burgers
Burgers and sides — not all locations are halal
Jacobs & Co.
Dry-aged steaks, fine dining — halal options available
Karahi Point
Pakistani karahi, BBQ, and desi comfort food
Lucky Chinese Restaurant
Halal hakka cuisine — Manchurian chicken, chow mein
MADO
Turkish ice cream and desserts — meze and cafe items
Mix2 Grill & Hot Pot
Halal hot pot and Japanese/Korean grill — best hot pot in the city
Nasir's Hotdogs And Sausages
Halal hot dogs, sausages, loaded fries, and rotating daily specials
Ozzy's Burgers
Classic patty burgers, downtown Toronto — best non-smash burger
Pita & Grill
Lebanese pitas, wraps, and Middle Eastern staples — downtown Toronto
Poulet Rouge
Halal rotisserie chicken bowls with house sauces — multiple locations
Shamshiri Restaurant
Persian kebabs, rice dishes, and stews
Shawarma Empire
Halal shawarma and Middle Eastern plates on Lawrence
Steak & Cheese Factory
Halal steak and cheese sandwiches
The Burger Alley
Halal smash burgers and loaded fries
The Burgernator
Halal smash burgers — downtown location
The Halal Guys
The original NYC halal street food concept — chicken and rice platter
The Old Spaghetti Factory
Classic Italian-Canadian chain — great atmosphere, moderate food
Top Gun Burger
Halal burgers and sides
Villa Madina
Lebanese rotisserie chicken, yellow rice, and food court staples
Mozy's
Charcoal chicken in Liberty Village — confirm halal options before ordering
AZUL
Mexican fast-casual in Union Station — confirm halal options before ordering
Halal food in Central Toronto — FAQs
What is the best halal restaurant in downtown Toronto?
Oklahoma Burgers at 762A Yonge St (Yonge & Bloor) is No. 01 on the Halal Hit List. It's the top-ranked halal restaurant in central Toronto and the benchmark for halal smash burgers in the city. Fully halal, hand-slaughtered beef.
Are there halal restaurants near downtown Toronto?
Yes. Central Toronto has Oklahoma Burgers (No. 01, Yonge & Bloor), Dave's Hot Chicken (No. 57, 181 Bay St), and Jacobs & Co. steakhouse (No. 76, 81 Bay St). The density increases as you move toward Yonge and St. Clair and into Midtown.
Is there a halal steakhouse in downtown Toronto?
Yes. Jacobs & Co. at 81 Bay St, 4th floor is a fully halal fine-dining steakhouse in Old Toronto. It's No. 76 on the Hit List. Open Monday through Friday for lunch and dinner, Saturday and Sunday for dinner. Price level is $$$$.
Where can I get halal food near the downtown Toronto waterfront?
Dave's Hot Chicken at 181 Bay St (near Lakeshore) is the best halal option near the waterfront. Hours are limited to daytime and early evening. For sit-down dining, Jacobs & Co. is a block north.
How does halal food in downtown Toronto compare to Scarborough?
Downtown Toronto has fewer halal spots but higher average quality for sit-down dining. Scarborough wins on value, variety, and late-night hours. If you're looking for the No. 01 ranked burger or a fully halal steakhouse, downtown is where you go. If you want the most halal food for your dollar, head east.