The United States is home to an estimated 3.5 million Muslims, and the halal food market is growing rapidly. While chain restaurants rarely offer halal-certified options, major US cities have thriving independent halal food scenes. Cities like New York, Dearborn, Houston, and Chicago have exceptional halal dining. Halal-certified grocery products are increasingly available in mainstream supermarkets, and certification bodies like IFANCA and ISA are widely recognised.
We cover halal restaurants and food options in 15 major US cities. Click a city to explore its halal dining scene.
Halal availability at major restaurant chains in the United States. Unlike the UK, most US chains do not offer halal-certified options.
| Chain | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|
| KFC | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| McDonald's | Not Halal | No halal meat. Filet-O-Fish available as a seafood option. |
| Subway | Not Halal | No officially halal-certified locations. Veggie Delite available. |
| Chipotle | Not Halal | No halal-certified meat. Sofritas (tofu) and Veggie Bowl available. |
| Chick-fil-A | Not Halal | No halal-certified chicken at any location. |
| Burger King | Not Halal | No halal meat. Impossible Whopper (plant-based) available. |
| Popeyes | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| Five Guys | Not Halal | No halal-certified meat. Veggie Sandwich and Grilled Cheese available. |
| In-N-Out Burger | Not Halal | No halal meat. Grilled Cheese is the only meat-free option. |
| Taco Bell | Not Halal | No halal meat. Bean Burrito and Veggie Power Bowl available. |
These are the major halal certification organisations operating in the United States.
One of the oldest and most recognised US halal certification bodies, founded in 1982. Certifies thousands of products from major food companies worldwide. Member of the World Halal Food Council.
ifanca.orgFounded in 1975. Recognised by JAKIM Malaysia, MUIS Singapore, MUI Indonesia, UAE ESMA, and Saudi SFDA. One of the leading certifiers in the American market.
isahalal.comOne of the most widely recognised halal certification programmes in North America. Certification mark found on thousands of products in US stores.
isna.netProvides halal certification compliant with international standards. Certified by JAKIM Malaysia, MUIS Singapore, UAE ESMA, and GCC Accreditation Center.
americanhalalfoundation.orgKnown for strict adherence to traditional Islamic slaughter requirements. Popular among consumers seeking hand-slaughtered, no-stunning certified meat.
halaltransactions.orgUS-based organisation focused on researching halal status of food products in the American market. Maintains a database of halal and haram products.
muslimconsumergroup.com