🇺🇸 Georgia, United States
Atlanta has a growing Muslim community with significant South Asian, Somali, and African-American Muslim populations. The Buford Highway corridor is a diverse food destination with halal options, while Clarkston (known as 'the most diverse square mile in America') has excellent East African halal restaurants.
An up-and-coming area for halal dining with an exciting mix of new and established restaurants
A popular spot for halal food enthusiasts, featuring both local favourites and international cuisine
A neighbourhood with deep culinary roots and an impressive range of halal dining choices
A go-to destination for halal dining with a mix of traditional and modern restaurants
A go-to destination for halal dining with a mix of traditional and modern restaurants
A vibrant neighbourhood with a strong concentration of halal eateries and diverse dining options
Popular halal Mediterranean in midtown Atlanta
Established Pakistani restaurant
Popular South Indian halal restaurant
Middle Eastern restaurant and grocery on Buford Highway
Ethiopian restaurant with halal meat options
Major restaurant chains and their halal status in United States. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.
| Chain | Type | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | Fast Food | Fully Halal | US locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| The Halal Guys | Fast Food | Fully Halal | All The Halal Guys locations in the US serve halal-certified meat. |
| KFC | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| McDonald's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| Burger King | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Subway | Fast Food | Not Halal | No officially halal-certified locations. |
| Pizza Hut | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Domino's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Papa John's | Pizza | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Wendy's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Taco Bell | Fast Food | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Chick-fil-A | Chicken | Not Halal | Chick-fil-A does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Popeyes | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
| Five Guys | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Nando's | Chicken | Not Halal | Nando's US locations are not halal certified. |
| Shake Shack | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| In-N-Out Burger | Burger | Not Halal | In-N-Out does not serve halal meat. Limited to western US states. |
| Chipotle | Fast Food | Not Halal | Chipotle does not serve halal meat. Sofritas (tofu) is a plant-based option. |
| Wingstop | Chicken | Not Halal | Wingstop US does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Raising Cane's | Chicken | Not Halal | Raising Cane's does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Zaxby's | Chicken | Not Halal | Zaxby's does not serve halal-certified chicken. |
| Whataburger | Burger | Not Halal | Whataburger does not serve halal meat. |
| Jack in the Box | Fast Food | Not Halal | Jack in the Box does not serve halal meat. |
| Carl's Jr. | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Hardee's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Arby's | Fast Food | Not Halal | Arby's does not serve halal meat. |
| Sonic Drive-In | Fast Food | Not Halal | Sonic does not serve halal meat. |
| Tim Hortons | Cafe | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| A&W Canada | Burger | Not Halal | A&W US is a separate entity. Not halal. |
| TGI Friday's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Applebee's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Applebee's does not serve halal meat. |
| Olive Garden | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Olive Garden does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian pasta and salads available. |
| Outback Steakhouse | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Outback does not serve halal meat. |
| Wagamama | Casual Dining | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Denny's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Denny's does not serve halal meat. |
| IHOP | Casual Dining | Not Halal | IHOP does not serve halal meat. Pancakes and vegetarian options may be suitable. |
| The Cheesecake Factory | Casual Dining | Not Halal | The Cheesecake Factory does not serve halal meat. |
| Red Lobster | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Red Lobster does not have halal certification. Seafood is generally permissible in Islam but cross-contamination may occur. |
| Buffalo Wild Wings | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Buffalo Wild Wings does not serve halal chicken. |
| Cracker Barrel | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Cracker Barrel does not serve halal meat. |
| Chili's | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Chili's does not serve halal meat. |
| Starbucks | Cafe | Not Halal | Food items not halal certified. Beverages are generally permissible. |
| Dunkin' | Cafe | Not Halal | Dunkin' does not serve halal-certified food. Donuts may contain non-halal ingredients. Beverages are generally permissible. |
| Krispy Kreme | Bakery | Not Halal | Krispy Kreme US has not confirmed halal certification. |
| Pret A Manger | Cafe | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Burger & Lobster | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Not halal certified. Seafood available. |
| Vapiano | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Nando's (AU) | Chicken | Not Halal | See main Nando's entry. |
| Slim Chickens | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in the US. |
Halal certification is widely available in Atlanta. The following certification bodies operate in this area:
Buford Highway is Atlanta's international food corridor and has the best variety. Clarkston has outstanding Somali and East African food. Decatur has strong South Asian options. Atlanta's halal scene is car-dependent.
DoorDash and Uber Eats cover Atlanta's halal restaurants.