🇩🇪 North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany
Cologne (Köln) has a large Turkish community — the city was one of the first destinations for Turkish guest workers in the 1960s. The Keupstrasse in Mülheim is known as the Turkish high street, and Ehrenfeld has become a trendy multicultural food hub.
One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale
Features a dense cluster of halal restaurants, butchers, and bakeries serving the local community
One of the most popular destinations for halal dining, with options ranging from casual to upscale
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
Features an excellent selection of halal-certified restaurants and specialty food shops
Famous Turkish grill on Cologne's Turkish high street
Popular Lebanese falafel and shawarma spot near the university
Popular Lebanese restaurant in trendy Ehrenfeld
Turkish restaurant with a large halal menu
Syrian restaurant reflecting Cologne's growing Syrian community
Major restaurant chains and their halal status in Germany. Status may vary by branch — always verify directly.
| Chain | Type | Halal Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|
| German Doner Kebab | Fast Food | Fully Halal | All German locations serve halal-certified meat. |
| Mustafa's Gemuse Kebab | Fast Food | Fully Halal | Mustafa's serves halal doner kebab. Famous Berlin kebab shop. |
| Imren Grill | Fast Food | Fully Halal | Imren Grill serves halal doner kebab in Berlin. |
| Nordsee | Fast Food | Partially Halal | Nordsee serves primarily seafood which is generally permissible in Islam. No halal meat certification. |
| KFC | Chicken | Not Halal | No halal-certified KFC locations in Germany. |
| McDonald's | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Burger King | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations in Germany. |
| Subway | Fast Food | Not Halal | No 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. |
| Five Guys | Burger | Not Halal | No halal-certified locations. |
| Starbucks | Cafe | Not Halal | Not halal certified. |
| Costa Coffee | Cafe | Not Halal | Beverages generally permissible. Food not halal certified. |
| Dunkin' | Cafe | Not Halal | Dunkin' Germany locations are not halal certified. |
| Vapiano | Casual Dining | Not Halal | Vapiano Germany does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian options available. |
| Hans im Gluck | Burger | Not Halal | Hans im Gluck does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian/vegan burger options available. |
| Backwerk | Bakery | Not Halal | BackWerk bakery does not have halal certification. Some vegetarian items may be suitable. |
| Curry 36 | Fast Food | Not Halal | Curry 36 serves currywurst made from pork. Not suitable for halal consumers. |
| Jim Block | Burger | Not Halal | Jim Block does not serve halal-certified meat. |
| Peter Pane | Burger | Not Halal | Peter Pane does not serve halal meat. Vegetarian and vegan burgers available. |
Halal certification is widely available in Cologne. The following certification bodies operate in this area:
Keupstrasse in Mülheim is the Turkish food centre of Cologne. Ehrenfeld is a trendy multicultural area with good halal variety. The university area (Zülpicher Strasse) has affordable halal options.
Lieferando and Wolt serve Cologne's halal restaurants.