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26 Ave Peoples Pharmacy 4801 26 Ave NE, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – delivery A pharmacy and walk-in clinic under one roof on 26 Avenue NE, open 9am to 8pm on weekdays and all weekend. Reviewers describe walking in with a sore throat and leaving with the medication in hand inside fifteen minutes, which is the whole argument for the arrangement. Good to know Clinic and dispensary together. Assessment, prescription and pickup in one visit; reviews name Dr Ahmed and Dr Marwa. Free delivery to the door, with refills ordered through an app. Delivery and curbside pickup, seven days a week. Hours Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 10am to 6pm. Rated 4.9 from 43 Google reviews.
786 Meat & Groceries Store 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #722, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9 – 5 ★ A halal supermarket in the Falconridge plaza, offering fresh halal chicken, goat, lamb and fish cut to order, alongside a broader South Asian grocery selection. Fish as well as meat Cut to order rather than pre-packed - and fish is something many halal butchers do not carry at all. Good to know 5.0 across 15 Google reviews - a perfect score, but from a small sample. Delivery available. Shares the Falconridge plaza with another halal grocer, so the two are easy to compare in one trip.
Abu Bakr Islamic Centre NE Calgary 3030 3 Ave NE 100 S, Calgary, AB T2A 2L5 – 4.7 ★ – prayer space A quiet, family-friendly northeast Calgary musallah on the first floor of the Franklin Atrium building - worth noting, since it is inside an office building rather than a standalone masjid you would spot from the street. What it is for Daily prayers in an easy-to-access, low-key setting, serving the surrounding office and residential community. Good to know 4.7 across 192 Google reviews. Northeast Calgary, ground floor, easy access.
Abu Huraira Musalla 5147 20 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0T7 – 5 ★ – prayer space A small, clean southeast Calgary musallah run by the Al Azhar Youth Center. What it is for The five daily prayers in a quiet, no-frills space, geared toward the surrounding neighbourhood rather than large Friday crowds. If you need somewhere close by for a daily salah, this is that; if you are looking for Jumu'ah, check ahead. Good to know 5.0 across 22 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Southeast Calgary.
African Halal Meats 4014 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ A halal meat and grocery store on the 17 Ave SE halal corridor in Forest Lawn. Who it is for It caters especially to Calgary's East and West African community, with halal cuts and specialty grocery items - a pantry barely served elsewhere on this map. Good to know 4.6 across 154 Google reviews. One of several halal butchers within a few blocks along this stretch, so it is worth walking the strip.
African Variety And Turkish Fashion 5315 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0W2 – 5 ★ A general goods shop in Forest Hills Plaza carrying Arab and Turkish-style dresses and modest fashion alongside perfumes and hair products. What people use it for One reviewer puts it plainly: if you are Muslim, you find everything you need for your house and for yourself here. It is a general store with a modest-fashion focus rather than a clothing boutique. Good to know 5.0 across 10 Google reviews - a small sample, so read it as encouraging rather than settled. Affordable, at the $ band.
Akram Jomaa Islamic Centre 2624 39 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5V7, Canada – 4.8 ★ – prayer space One of Calgary's largest mosques, with a separate ladies' prayer hall and a large parking lot. Built for the big congregations It has the capacity for sizeable Friday Jumu'ah and Eid crowds, which makes it a hub for the wider community rather than only its immediate neighbourhood - worth knowing when you are deciding where to go for Eid. Facilities A separate ladies' prayer hall. A large parking lot - which matters on a Friday more than any other day. Good to know 4.8 across more than 1,100 Google reviews - by review volume the most-reviewed mosque on this map.
Al Harameen Style & Home Decor 255 28 St SE #200, Calgary, AB T2A 5K4, Canada – 4.8 ★ An abaya and thobe shop in Forest Lawn that also carries home decor and curtains. What reviewers single out The abaya designs - described as elegant and well made - and a selection that rotates through the year rather than sitting static, which is worth knowing if you have been once and found nothing. Good to know 4.8 across 16 Google reviews - a small but strong sample. At the $$ band, with clothing and homeware under one roof.
Al-Hedaya Islamic Centre of Northeast Calgary 108 Savanna Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4E4 – 4.2 ★ – prayer space A Sunni mosque in Saddle Ridge serving the Muslim community across Martindale, Castleridge, Coral Springs, Falconridge and Taradale since 2008. What it offers The five daily prayers plus regular Islamic classes for children and adults. Good to know 4.2 across 5 Google reviews - too small a sample to read much into. The Facebook sample sits at 68% across 10. Northeast Calgary, covering five surrounding communities.
Al-Madinah Calgary Islamic Assembly / Green Dome Mosque 4616 80 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4B7 – 4.8 ★ – prayer space A large northeast Calgary mosque and Islamic school, home to the Green Dome Islamic School. Open 24 hours Which makes it a reliable option for prayer at any time of day - not something every masjid on this map offers. There is ample parking. More than a prayer space It runs as a full-time Islamic school for the community alongside its role as a masjid. Good to know 4.8 across 263 Google reviews. Northeast Calgary, with parking on site.
Aleppo Shawarma and Donair 1324 B Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2R7, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Syrian shawarma and donair spot on Centre Street North, known for owners who make a point of checking in with regulars. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Syrian and Levantine practice, without a separately listed certification body. What to order The chicken shawarma is the one reviewers name - a good portion of meat with fresh vegetables rather than a thin wrap padded out with salad. Good to know A neighbourhood feel rather than a fast-food counter - that is the reason to pick it over a chain. Patio seating, and reservations accepted. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups. Vegetarian options, with lunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 700 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 35 Facebook reviews.
Alfa Fashion and Home Decor 3450 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ A general shop on International Avenue carrying clothes, home decor, cosmetics and fragrance under one roof - the kind of place you go for a gift without knowing yet what the gift is. Open 11am to 9pm every day, which on this stretch of 17 Avenue SE is unusually late. Good to know Fragrance sits alongside everything else - clothes, cosmetics and homeware in the same small floor. The owner will put something aside. One reviewer describes coming back the next day to find the perfume they wanted waiting. Open every day until 9pm. Free parking in the lot. Worth reading first Rated 4.8 from 17 Google reviews. The one low review is about being followed around the shop, which is worth knowing going in.
Alfalah Calgary Islamic Center (ACIC) 1411 33 St NE #8, Calgary, AB T2A 5P1 – 4.8 ★ – prayer space A clean, newer northeast Calgary musallah, located inside the Action Dignity Society building - worth knowing, since it is not a standalone masjid you will spot from the road. What it serves The five daily prayers for the surrounding community, in a modern, well-kept space. Good to know 4.8 across 113 Google reviews. A musallah rather than a full masjid - check ahead if you are looking for Jumu'ah specifically.
Ali Baba Kabob House 1602 14 St SW, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan kabob house on 14th Street SW loved for chapli kabob - a flat, spiced minced-meat patty - alongside other grilled platters. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Afghan restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. Start with the chapli It is the dish to order first if Afghan cooking is new to you. Reviewers are emphatic - one who had worked through the downtown shawarma spots calls this the best in town, and names the owner as part of why. Good to know 4.4 across 450 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Alnoor Halal Meat & Grocery 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE Unit 842, Calgary, AB T3J 3K9 – 3.7 ★ A halal meat and Pakistani grocery specialist in Falconridge, hand-slaughtering zabiha halal chicken, lamb, goat and beef in house. Zabiha, on site That is a more specific claim than most shops on this map make, and it is the reason to choose this one if hand-slaughter matters to you. Also stocked South Asian pantry staples, spices, and marinated meats ready for the BBQ. Good to know 3.7 across 120 Google reviews - a soft average from an established sample. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Anatolia Turkish Restaurant – Calgary NE (Main Location) 1440 52 St NE, Calgary, AB T2A 4T8, Canada – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery Known for Turkish kebab platters served in a dining room that leans hard into traditional Turkish design - rugs, teapots, and the rest. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Turkish restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. What to order The mixed grill platter is the easiest way to sample several kebab styles in one sitting, which is the sensible first visit here. Good to know 219 Facebook reviews at 94% recommended - the largest Facebook sample in this stretch of the list, alongside more than 1,900 on Google. The decor is a genuine part of the appeal; reviewers describe walking in and noticing it before the menu. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Apna Karachi Kitchen 76 Westwinds Crescent NE #1155, Calgary, AB T3J 2E7, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Karachi-style Pakistani kitchen in Westwinds known for its nihari, gola kebabs and weekend platter trays - listed by Google outright as a halal restaurant. Go early at weekends The platter trays sell out. The Dehli Beef Gola Kebab and the nihari are the most-praised dishes. Order it to go The dining room is small and better suited to takeout or delivery than a sit-down visit - worth knowing before you arrive with a group expecting a table. Good to know 4.6 across 856 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served.
Ar-Razzaq Halal Meat & Grocery 15219 Bannister Rd SE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ A halal meat and grocery store in far south Calgary, selling fresh halal cuts alongside authentic Pakistani and Middle Eastern grocery items. More than groceries It also offers money transfer services - worth knowing if that is an errand you would otherwise make a separate trip for. Good to know 4.5 across 91 Google reviews. Far south Calgary, on Bannister Road.
Arabi Shawarma & Grill 240 Midpark Way SE #31, Calgary, AB T2X 1N4, Canada – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern grill in Midnapore known for fresh salads alongside its shawarma and grilled meats, plus baklava for dessert. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certification body. Don't skip the salads They are a genuine highlight rather than an afterthought - one reviewer calls the salad bowl among the best they have had, and notes the kitchen swapped in a Greek salad on request. Worth asking if you want something other than the standard. Good to know 4.9 across more than 880 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Arashi Sushi 15 Royal Vista Pl NW #114, Calgary, AB T3R 0P3 – 3.2 ★ – dine-in A Japanese restaurant in Royal Vista with a dedicated halal menu - a rare find for halal-conscious sushi eaters in Calgary. The halal offerings include nigiri made by a Japan-trained chef and a halal ramen. Set your expectations The halal menu is genuinely unusual and worth knowing about. The rating is not: 3.2 across 25 Google reviews is the lowest among the restaurants in this batch, from a small sample. Go for the rarity of what is on offer rather than on the strength of the reviews. Good to know Halal ramen as well as sushi, which narrows the field further still. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Dine-in only. Lunch, dinner and dessert served.
Asian Halal Meat & Food Inc 55 Westwinds Cres NE Unit 240, Calgary, AB T3J 3J8 – 4.4 ★ A halal meat processor in the Westwinds plaza, guaranteeing hand-slaughtered halal chicken, mutton, beef, lamb, duck, turkey and quail. Duck, turkey and quail That range is well beyond what a typical halal butcher carries, and it is the reason to come here specifically rather than to the nearest counter. Since 2008 Serving the local community for over fifteen years, alongside imported Pakistani, Bangladeshi, Indian and Middle Eastern grocery items. Good to know 4.4 across 32 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Atlas Halal Meat 5320 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0W1 – 4.2 ★ A halal meat products store on 17 Ave SE in Forest Lawn, selling halal beef, lamb, goat and chicken. On the halal corridor One of several halal butchers within a few blocks of each other along this stretch - worth comparing rather than defaulting to the nearest. Good to know Both in-store shopping and delivery offered. 4.2 across 106 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Avi's Kabob and Shawarma 15566 McIvor Blvd SE #103, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghani kabob and shawarma spot in south Calgary, keeping its meat halal across wraps, platters and family-sized meals. What it is known for Generous shawarma platters and rice - and the family-sized meals are the reason to remember it when you are feeding a group. Good to know 4.7 across 598 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 17 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Bab-ul-Hawaij Islamic Centre of Calgary 3025 12 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 7J2 – 4.9 ★ – prayer space A Shia mosque in the northeast, established in 2014. Facilities Separate prayer spaces for men and women, alongside community programs and events for Calgary's Shia community. Good to know 4.9 across 89 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 40 on Facebook - one of the strongest combined records among the mosques here. Northeast Calgary, on 12th Street NE.
Bahar Kabab - Afghan Cuisine 1040 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0J6 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan kitchen downtown known for kebabs, mantu (Afghan dumplings) and lamb shank. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Afghan restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Start with the mantu If you have only had Afghan kebabs, the mantu is a distinct dish worth ordering on its own rather than as a filler starter. Good to know 4.7 across 45 Google reviews - a small but strong sample. Good for groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Bangla Bazar SuperMarket 125-4851 Westwinds Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4L4 – 4 ★ – takeout A halal grocery store and butcher in Westwinds specialising in Bengali and South Asian groceries, with fresh meat and fish cut to order at the counter. As a butcher, halal slaughter is the entire basis of the business rather than a side claim, though no separate third-party certification is listed. What it is for This is a shop, not a restaurant - plan to cook at home. It is a good source for harder-to-find Bengali ingredients as well as the meat counter, and reviewers describe it as very well stocked across desi grocery lines. Good to know Meat and fish cut to order rather than pre-packed. Reviewers single out staff staying open to accommodate them. 4.0 across more than 900 Google reviews - a large, settled sample for a grocery.
Baraka Stores (Muslim Clothing) 3409 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R3 – 4.8 ★ A Forest Lawn shop carrying thobes, abayas, hijabs and shawls for men and women. Known for the thobes Reviewers highlight the quality of the thobe selection alongside reasonable prices - a combination that makes it a regular stop for everyday wear as much as for special occasions. Good to know 4.8 across 60 Google reviews. Affordable, at the $ band. Men's and women's wear under one roof, which not every shop here manages.
Barakat Bakery & Halal Meat 4525 52 St NE Unit 13, Calgary, AB T1Y 7M3 – 4 ★ – takeout A halal bakery and meat market in the Franklin and Marlborough area, selling fresh bread - including Afghan-style naan - alongside halal meat. Bread and meat in one stop That pairing is the point. It is a grocery and meat market rather than a restaurant, and it is popular for stocking up on fresh naan and halal cuts in the same visit rather than two. Good to know 4.0 across 63 Google reviews. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken (Sage Hill) 75 Sage Hill Plaza NW #110, Calgary, AB T3R 0S4 – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Sage Hill branch of the peri-peri flame-grilled chicken chain - a separate location from the Aviation Road one also on this map. Community-sourced as halal, and reviewers mention halal food specifically. What to order The peri peri chicken bowls and the yam fries are what this branch is known for. Good to know 4.2 across close to 1,100 Google reviews - a larger sample than the Aviation Road branch, at a slightly lower average. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken- Aviation 425 Aviation Rd NE #130, Calgary, AB T2E 5T5, Canada – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Portuguese peri-peri flame-grilled chicken spot near the airport, also serving burgers, wraps and vegetarian options like peri paneer skewers. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certification body. Pick your heat The peri-peri sauce comes in a range of heat levels. If Portuguese-style peri-peri is new to you, ask staff for a recommendation rather than starting at the top. Good to know Vegetarian options are a real part of the menu, not an afterthought - the peri paneer skewers in particular. 4.5 across 113 Google reviews, and 92% recommended on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Basha Foods International 2717 Sunridge Way NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7, Canada – 4.3 ★ – takeout, delivery A halal grocery store with a prepared-food counter on Sunridge Way: fresh halal meats, Middle Eastern and international groceries, bakery items, and shawarma made to order. The halal meat counter anchors the store and the same meat supplies the food counter, though no separate certifying body is listed. Check the hot counter on a grocery run The shawarma is made from the same meat sold at the butcher counter, which is a level of traceability most takeaways cannot offer. Reviewers rate the hot food and the sweets; one suggests the falafel has room to improve. Worth walking around Reviewers describe it as a pleasure to browse - the pita bread gets named as the best in the city, and the fruit and vegetable pricing draws repeat comparison against other stores. Some note that special buys can carry a shorter shelf life, so check dates on those. Good to know More than 4,500 Google reviews at 4.3 - among the most-reviewed businesses on this map. Inexpensive, at the $ band. Takeout and delivery; this is a shop rather than a dining room.
Beirut Street Food 7220 Fairmount Dr SE Bay C, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Lebanese shawarma spot in Fairview using coal-fired grilling, with fresh-baked bread and notably crispy fries alongside the wraps. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Why the coal matters It gives the meat a distinct smokiness worth comparing against the more common gas-grilled shawarma elsewhere in the city. It has a reputation to match - reviewers arrive having read Reddit threads calling it the best shawarma in Calgary. Good to know 4.7 from more than 1,700 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 54 Facebook reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Bereket Kebab House 1637 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB T3C 1S7, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Turkish BBQ kitchen in Killarney serving charcoal-grilled kebabs in a lively, colourfully decorated dining room that regulars describe as genuinely photogenic. Halal meat is used throughout, consistent with standard Turkish restaurant practice, without a separate certifying body listed. Bring company This is a room for a group dinner rather than a quick solo bite. Reviewers mention complimentary bread and salad arriving with the meal, and name their server - the service is part of what people come back for, and birthdays come up more than once. Good to know 4.7 from close to 2,500 Google reviews. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Biryani Palace Calgary - Halal - (Biryani Adda) 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal biryani specialist in Falconridge known for beef biryani and nihari, serving Hyderabadi and Pakistani-style rice dishes side by side. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certification body. Order the beef The beef biryani is what this location is known for locally, ahead of the more commonly seen chicken version. If you have worked through the chicken biryanis elsewhere on this map, this is the one to come for. Catering Reviewers describe ordering catering here and rating the whole experience - worth knowing if you are planning for a group rather than a table. Good to know 4.7 across more than 400 Google reviews. Vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Boardwalk Burgers (32nd St NE) 3307 32 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5X7 – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The 32nd Street NE location of the beach-themed counter-serve burger and fries chain. Community-sourced as halal, with reviewers mentioning it frequently. What to order The Mushroom Swiss burger is a regular favourite for family lunches. Beyond burgers the menu runs to hand-cut fries, chicken tenders, poutine and milkshakes. Good to know 4.1 across close to 1,300 Google reviews - an established sample at a middling average. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Bussin Burger 715 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal burger spot on 17th Avenue, keeping its beef and toppings halal throughout. What reviewers say Reviewers call it one of the best halal burgers in the city - alongside the milkshakes and a retro-diner atmosphere. Good to know 4.4 across around 1,100 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Ca-Town Halal House 1715 Centre St NW, Calgary, AB T2E 2S3, Canada – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An unusual pairing on Centre Street North: halal Chinese comfort food, built around hand-made lamb dumplings, rich lamb soup and other northern Chinese Muslim (Hui) staples that are rare elsewhere in the city. This style has deep roots in China's own halal culinary tradition, and the kitchen keeps to that practice with halal meat throughout. Where to start The lamb soup is the easy entry point if Hui-style cooking is new to you. Reviewers reach for the handmade lamb shumai and the dumplings first; one notes the meat skewers run chewier than expected, which is worth knowing before you order a plate of them. Before you go Call ahead if you want a specific dish. It is a newer, smaller room and the menu is made in-house. Lunch and dinner only - no breakfast service. Good for groups, and reservations are accepted. Getting it Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.3 from 142 Google reviews, a young rating for a young restaurant.
Cafe Karak 63 Savanna Blvd NE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Pakistani-fusion cafe in Savanna built around karak chai and inventive mashups - tandoori tacos, loaded fries - alongside more traditional chai-shop snacks. The owners run it as a fully halal kitchen sourcing meat from halal butchers, though no separate certification body is listed on site. What it's for This is a hangout rather than a quick bite. Budget time to linger over chai with friends, and try the karak latte if you have never had one. Reviewers keep coming back to the same three things: the welcome, the warmth of the room, and a fusion menu that does not look like anyone else's. Good to know Brunch is a strength - it comes up repeatedly in reviews, and breakfast through dinner is served. Patio seating in summer, and the room is set up for groups. Vegetarian options across the menu. Reservations accepted. Getting it Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.5 from close to 1,200 Google reviews.
Cafe Med Restaurant & Shisha Lounge 529 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0A9 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Middle Eastern restaurant and shisha lounge on 17th Avenue SW known for shawarma bites, mezze and a range of desserts alongside the lounge. Halal meat is used throughout the kitchen as its stated practice, without a separately listed third-party certifier. Plan a longer visit It is better suited to a relaxed evening with shisha than a quick meal. Reviewers rate the atmosphere first and the food second, and note the service holding up on a packed Saturday night. Good to know Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.3 across 60 Google reviews, and 82% recommended across 36 on Facebook. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Calan Beef Noodle (Halal) 2219 Centre St N, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal hand-pulled noodle shop on Centre Street North specialising in braised beef noodle soup - a dish that needs both skilled noodle-pulling and a long, slow-cooked broth. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. Sit where you can watch The noodles are pulled fresh and watching it happen is part of the experience. Reviewers say the difference in texture is obvious against machine-made noodles - which is the whole argument for a shop like this. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. 4.3 across more than 1,150 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Calgary Donair & Halal Pizza 5271 Memorial Dr SE #101, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal-certified donair and pizza shop in southeast Calgary. What reviewers rate Some of the best halal pizza in town, alongside the halal burgers and donairs. Good to know Halal certified rather than community-sourced - a firmer answer than most listings can give. 4.1 across 133 Google reviews. Good for children, reservations accepted. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Calgary Halal Meat & Grocery 20 Saddlestone Dr NE #126, Calgary, AB T3J 0W8 – 4.9 ★ A highly-rated halal meat and grocery store in Saddle Ridge Plaza, carrying premium quality fresh and frozen halal meat. Also stocked Pakistani, Bangladeshi and Indian grocery and produce - three pantries rather than one. Good to know 4.9 across 35 Google reviews - the highest-rated halal grocer on this map, though from a modest sample. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Calgary Hot Plate Restaurant & Sweets 4661 54 Ave NE unit 118, Calgary, AB T3J 5R1, Canada – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal biryani and BBQ spot in the northeast that has built a following on the sheer size of its plates as much as the flavour. The kitchen keeps to halal practice throughout, without a separately listed certification body. Go with an appetite Portions are meant for sharing even when ordered as a single dish. Reviewers name the bihari kebab as a first order, and describe the owner helping them choose - a small room where the person running it is on the floor. Good to know 4.9 across 700 Google reviews - among the highest-rated kitchens on this map at that kind of volume. Sweets as well as mains, as the name says. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Calgary Imambargah (Hussaini Association of Calgary) 4755 34 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 3B3 – 5 ★ – prayer space A long-running Shia Ithna Ashari Islamic centre in the southeast, serving as Calgary's Imambargah since 1986 - one of the oldest Shia institutions of its kind in the city. More than daily prayers It hosts regular religious programs and community gatherings alongside the daily prayers, which is much of what an Imambargah is for. Good to know 5.0 across 25 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 25 on Facebook. Southeast Calgary. Nearly forty years in the same role.
Calgary Islamic Centre SW Masjid (CICSW) 5615 14 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3H 4R5 – 4.8 ★ – prayer space One of the oldest mosques in Calgary: a spacious green-domed masjid in the southwest with ample parking. A southwest anchor Most of the mosques on this map are in the northeast. This one still serves as a central gathering point for daily prayers and Friday Jumu'ah for the southwest community, which makes it the practical choice on that side of the city. Good to know 4.8 across 619 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Ample parking, which matters most on a Friday.
Calgary Produce Market - Halal Meat & Grocery 4774 Westwinds Dr NE #511, Calgary, AB T3J 0L7 – 4 ★ – prayer space, takeout A halal grocery store and hot takeout counter in one, in Westwinds: fresh halal meat and groceries alongside cooked Pakistani dishes like biryani and nihari to go. The halal meat counter is the core of the business and the same meat feeds the prepared-food counter, though no separate certifying body is listed. Groceries, a hot meal, and a prayer There is an on-site prayer space, so you can shop, pick up something hot and step aside to pray in a single stop. Very few places on this map let you do all three. Good to know Reviewers rate the meat prices in particular, while noting other lines can run more expensive than the wider market - worth comparing if you are doing a full shop. 4.0 across 50 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 25 on Facebook.
Calgary Shawarma 925 Edmonton Trail NE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A long-running family-run Mediterranean spot on Edmonton Trail, loved for its garlicky chicken shawarma and an owner who has been a fixture of the neighbourhood for years. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the shop, without a separately listed certifying body. There is a prayer space One of a small number of kitchens on this map with somewhere to pray on site - useful if you want a halal meal and your prayer in the same stop. About that garlic sauce It is notably strong. Ask for it on the side if you would rather control the amount yourself. Reviewers order the mixed wrap with it and come straight back. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Only 6 Google reviews so far, at 4.5 - a small sample for a shop that has been here a long time. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Canadian Halal Meat and Grocery 20 Copperpond Psge SE #125, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ A halal meat products store in Copperfield, selling fresh, hand-slaughtered halal cuts at a good price. Also stocked Groceries, snacks and spices alongside the meat counter. Good to know 4.6 across 61 Google reviews. Hand-slaughtered is a more specific claim than most shops here make. A southeast option, in Copperfield.
Canadian Pizza Unlimited 3616 52 Ave NW #9, Calgary, AB T2L 1V9 – 3.5 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A long-running Calgary pizza chain built on an "unlimited free toppings" promise: an extra-large pie with steak, chicken, mushrooms, tomatoes, shrimp and more at one flat price. This location serves halal meat toppings alongside classic pizzeria fare and a few Middle Eastern-influenced options like tandoori chicken pizza. There is a prayer space Community-confirmed, and on site - a slice and your prayer in the same stop. Set your expectations At 3.5 across 235 Google reviews, and 46% recommended on Facebook, this is one of the weaker records on the map. The unlimited-toppings deal is the draw; go for the value rather than expecting a destination pizza. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for groups. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Castleridge Drugs 55 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB – 3.3 ★ A neighbourhood drugstore on Castleridge Boulevard, and the one on this list with the longest counter hours - 8:30am to 9pm on weekdays and open both weekend days, when most independent pharmacies in the northeast have shut. Good to know Open late, seven days. Worth knowing for an evening prescription or a Sunday refill. A shop as well as a dispensary - reviewers mention the front-of-store stock and the sales. Step-free entrance and accessible parking. Hours Weekdays 8:30am to 9pm, Saturdays 9am to 6pm, Sundays 10am to 6pm. It carries only a handful of Google reviews, so treat the 3.3 rating as thin rather than settled.
Castleridge Rx Pharmacy 12 Castleridge Dr NE #4, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – delivery An independent pharmacy in the small strip on Castleridge Drive, a few minutes from the Genesis Centre and the mosques around Falconridge. It is a dispensary rather than a drugstore - the counter and the pharmacist are the business, not an aisle of shampoo. Good to know Delivers across the city. Reviewers describe home delivery well beyond the northeast, not just the surrounding blocks. They know regulars by name. The recurring note in reviews is being recognised on the second visit. Step-free entrance and accessible parking. Hours Weekdays 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 9am to 2pm, closed Sundays. Rated 4.5 from 24 Google reviews.
Cedars Deli (4th Ave SW) 240 4 Ave SW #205, Calgary, AB T2P 4H4 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The downtown branch of Calgary's well-known Cedars Deli chain, serving Mediterranean donairs, shawarma and sandwiches from a small counter-service location. Community-sourced as halal, consistent with the rest of the chain across the city. A downtown lunch stop Reviewers praise the freshness of the sandwiches and the quick, friendly service - which is what a counter in the core needs to get right. Good to know 4.7 across 41 Google reviews - the strongest of the Cedars Deli locations on this map. Inexpensive, at the $ band. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Cedars Deli (Barclay Parade) 200 Barclay Parade SW, Calgary, AB – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Lebanese deli near Eau Claire serving fresh wraps, hummus and grilled plates in a quick deli format rather than full table service. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese deli practice, without a separately listed certifying body. A downtown lunch stop That is what it is built for - fast, counter-style service for the Eau Claire and downtown crowd. Order the hummus as a side even if you are having a wrap. What the numbers say 86 Facebook reviews at 94% recommended is the meaningful signal here; the Google count sits at just 2, which is too small to read anything into. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Chairman's Steakhouse 2251 Mahogany Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T3M 2V6 – 4.1 ★ – dine-in A modern, upscale steakhouse in Mahogany with Rat Pack-inspired decor. Halal steak on the south side Its ribeye, Australian tomahawk, chicken and lamb are prepared halal, making it one of the very few upscale halal steak options in the south of the city - the rest cluster downtown. Before you go $$$$, dinner only, reservations accepted. Patio seating, good for groups, with vegetarian options. 4.1 across 82 Google reviews, and 94% recommended across 203 on Facebook - the Facebook sample is both larger and warmer.
Chatkhara 12 Castleridge Dr NE #3, Calgary, AB T3J 1V4 – 3.7 ★ – prayer space, takeout, delivery An Afghan, Pakistani and Indian halal kitchen in Castleridge known especially for fresh tandoor-baked naan made in front of customers, alongside tandoori and fried chicken, chapli kabab, karahi, daal and other South Asian classics - plus a side menu of Punjabi-style specialty pizzas. Watch the naan It is baked in the tandoor while you wait, which is the difference between this and a kitchen reheating from a warmer. There is a prayer space Community-confirmed, and on site. Set your expectations 3.7 across 444 Google reviews - an established count at a middling average, so opinion here is genuinely divided rather than unformed. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Takeout and delivery only - no dining room.
Cheburek House 8330 Macleod Trl SE f1, Calgary, AB T2H 2V2 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Uzbek and Central Asian kitchen tucked into Heritage Plaza, serving chebureki, khachapuri, pelmeni and Uzbek pilav alongside home-style soups and pastries. A rare thing in this city This is halal Eastern European comfort food - a category that barely exists in Calgary. If you have never had cheburek or khachapuri, this is essentially the place to find out. What to order The Napoleon cake and the four-cheese khachapuri come up again and again in reviews. Good to know 4.8 across close to 1,200 Google reviews. Patio seating, good for children, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Chicken On The Way 5401 Temple Dr NE #114, Calgary, AB T1Y 3R7 – 3.7 ★ – prayer space, takeout, delivery A long-standing Calgary fried-chicken counter serving halal-certified fried chicken, fish, shrimp and fritters, with sides like fries, potato salad and coleslaw. Casual, quick-service, and carrying a nostalgic reputation among regulars. There is a prayer space Community-confirmed, and on site - convenient if you want a quick halal meal and somewhere to pray in one visit. Set your expectations At 3.7 across 275 Google reviews the record is mixed. This is a nostalgia counter with halal certification rather than a top-rated fried chicken destination - worth knowing which you are going for. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band. Lunch and dinner. Takeout and delivery only - no dining room.
Chillies 5020 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A casual, welcoming spot on 17th Avenue SE specialising in Karachi-style nihari and haleem - two slow-cooked Pakistani dishes built around long braising times. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Pakistani restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Call ahead for the nihari Nihari is traditionally an evening dish, so it is worth phoning if you are planning an early visit specifically for it. Reviewers are emphatic about it - one calls it the most delicious nihari in Calgary outright - and the biryani also stands out. Good to know Bold, spicy Karachi flavours - reviewers describe it that way approvingly, so calibrate if you prefer things mild. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.3 from close to 800 Google reviews.
Citi Pharmacy 20 Saddlestone Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – delivery A PharmaChoice pharmacy on Saddlestone Drive, in the newer part of Saddleridge. Reviews describe it as the pharmacy families hand their parents' prescriptions to - the recurring theme is refills being tracked and chased without being asked. Good to know They manage refills for you. Several reviewers use it for an elderly relative's medication and say changes are caught before they run out. Delivers. Open seven days, though weekend hours are short - 10am to 3pm. Hours Weekdays 9am to 7pm, weekends 10am to 3pm. Rated 4.4 from 49 Google reviews.
Cloud Naan (Sunmills) 27 Sunmills Dr SE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani restaurant in Sundance serving halal-only stuffed naans and grilled dishes - the second location of Cloud Naan, after Cornerstone. What to order The beef fry kebab and traditional karak chai. Good to know 4.5 across 193 Google reviews. A south-side option for a kitchen whose original is in the far northeast. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Cloud Naan Cornerstone 1155 Cornerstone Blvd NE Unit 270, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A late-night stuffed naan shop in Cornerstone built around creative sweet and savoury fillings, stretching the idea of naan well past a simple side bread. Halal meat is used in the savoury fillings as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. What to order Reviewers name the creamy chicken naan tikka and the BBQ pulled brisket. The owner is on the floor and helps people order, including steering vegetarians to the right fillings. Good to know An offbeat late-night option if you want something other than the usual shawarma or fried chicken run. 4.8 across more than 840 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Cluck Clucks - Chicken & Waffles 50 Sage Hill Passage NW, Calgary, AB T3R 0S4, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal fried chicken and waffle spot in Sage Hill with a slightly quirky menu built around the classic sweet-and-savoury combination. Halal chicken is used throughout as the kitchen's standard policy, without a separate outside certification. What to order The chicken and waffles, if you have never tried the combination - that is the point of the place. Reviewers also single out the fries as among the best they have had, and mention sandwiches at around $10, which is a fair price for the size described. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service despite the waffles. Service comes up as often as the food in reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 400 Google reviews, and 90% recommended across 63 Facebook reviews - one of the larger Facebook samples on this map.
Cluck N Cleaver Chicken Beltline 1511 14 St SW, Calgary, AB T2C 1E1, Canada – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal fried chicken specialist in the Beltline known for a crispy, well-seasoned breading on its sandwiches, in the vein of the wider North American fried-chicken-sandwich trend. It is a Calgary-based halal chain sourcing halal chicken across its locations rather than listing a single outside certifier. Where to start The original sandwich is the one to try first if you are comparing it against the non-halal chains. Reviewers reach for the Mexican chicken burger as the bigger, messier alternative and note the bun holds together - which, for a sandwich this size, is the whole game. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band. Patio seating, and good for children. Vegetarian options available. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.2 from more than 1,100 Google reviews.
Cornerstone Pharmasave 5102 Rundlehorn Dr NE #1, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – delivery A small Pharmasave at the Rundlehorn end of the strip, open seven days including Sundays - rare among the independents - and the highest-rated pharmacy in this part of the northeast. Good to know Free same-day delivery, according to regulars. Open Sundays, 9am to 5pm. A short shelf of over-the-counter stock. Reviewers say the range is small; the counter is the point. Hours Weekdays 9am to 6pm, weekends 9am to 5pm. Rated 4.9 from 34 Google reviews.
D Spot Dessert Cafe Calgary 17th Ave 933 17 Ave SW #100, Calgary, AB T2T 5R6, Canada – 4.6 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal 24-hour dessert cafe on 17th Avenue known for waffles, crepes, milkshakes and a chocolate fountain, with savoury items like pizza and poutine also on the menu. Any meat-based savoury items are prepared halal as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Open all night, with a prayer space The 24-hour service makes it a genuinely useful late-night stop rather than a daytime cafe, and there is an on-site prayer space - an unusual pairing for a dessert shop. Share a dish Reviewers are unanimous that the portions are enormous: one dish comfortably splits between two people. Order accordingly. Good to know More than 4,600 Google reviews at 4.6 - one of the most-reviewed places on this map. The Facebook sample is cooler at 72% across 72. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Daawat Restaurant 4825 Westwinds Dr NE #9, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani kitchen in Westwinds serving biryani and kebabs at notably reasonable prices for the portions offered. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Pakistani restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. A budget pick This is the option if you want a full biryani meal without paying mid-range prices - the $ band with a menu that runs wide. Eat in rather than order out Worth being straight about: the reviews split on this. People eating in the room describe food that is rich, well balanced and not overly spicy. The sharpest criticism - watery goat paya, a dry chicken handi - comes from a delivery-app order. Take that for what it is worth when deciding how to order. Good to know Live music, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. 4.1 across close to 500 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Damascus 718 17 Ave SW #4, Calgary, AB T2S 0B7 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery Officially Damascus Fine Mediterranean Foods, a counter-serve spot in the College Lane Plaza on 17th Avenue serving shawarma, falafel and donair platters. Community-sourced as halal. One of the Beltline's busiest Judging by review volume - more than 2,500 Google reviews at 4.6, plus 94% recommended across 32 on Facebook - this is among the busiest halal shawarma counters in the Beltline. What to order The beef donair platter and the chicken shawarma combo are the most-ordered items. Good to know Patio seating, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Darwin's Charcoal BBQ Chicken 2550 Country Hills Blvd NE Unit 424, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Filipino charcoal-grilled chicken spot in Country Hills that marinates its chicken for 48 hours before it hits the grill - and has been featured by Guy Fieri. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Order the chicken The long marinade is the whole point of the dish, so put it ahead of any side on a first visit. Reviewers describe it as among the best BBQ chicken in Calgary and make a point that it is both local and halal. Why it matters Halal Filipino cooking is rare in this city - this is one of very few places on the map serving it, which makes it worth the trip on its own terms. Good to know 4.8 from close to 500 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Dave's Hot Chicken 409 E Hills Blvd SE #215, Calgary, AB T2A 4X7, Canada – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The halal location of the Nashville hot chicken chain, serving tenders, sliders and bites spiced anywhere from Not Hot up to the notoriously intense Reaper. This location specifically operates as halal, sourcing halal chicken to serve the local Muslim community - which distinguishes it from the chain's non-halal locations elsewhere. Start below Reaper Unless you are confident about heat. Staff will advise on a sensible starting level, and it is worth asking rather than proving a point. What the numbers say 1,374 Facebook reviews at 80% recommended is the second-largest Facebook sample on this map, alongside 4.2 across more than 1,000 on Google. Reviews split on value: some rate it highly, others find the portions small for the price. Worth knowing what you are paying for. Good to know Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Dawat-e-Islami Canada (Faizan-e-Madina Islamic Centre Calgary) 32 Westwinds Crescent NE, Calgary, AB T3J 2E7, Canada – 4.7 ★ – prayer space A northeast Calgary Islamic centre in Westwinds with regular Islamic teaching gatherings alongside prayer facilities. Teaching as well as prayer It hosts the five daily salah and runs religious classes for the local community - worth knowing if you are looking for study rather than only a prayer space. Good to know 4.7 across 58 Google reviews. Northeast Calgary, in Westwinds.
Deagla Restaurant Legacy 47 Legacy Vw SE #2110, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ A highly-rated, family-owned Mediterranean halal restaurant in Legacy, founded by three brothers sharing their mother's recipes. What it is known for Juicy, flavourful shawarma and donairs - and a record to match: 4.8 across close to 1,450 Google reviews, with 100% recommended across 42 on Facebook. Good to know Patio seating, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit 140 11 Ave SW #2, Calgary, AB T2R 0B8 – 3.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Beltline outpost of the Texas-based counter-serve BBQ chain, serving house-smoked brisket, pulled pork and stuffed baked potatoes. All of it is certified halal Every item at this location is certified halal - a genuine rarity for a mainstream American BBQ chain in Calgary, and community members consistently confirm it. Reviewers mention the certification specifically and often. Why it is worth knowing Smoked brisket is one of the harder things to find halal in this city. If that is the craving, this is a short list. Good to know 3.8 across 424 Google reviews - the halal sourcing is the reason to come; the rating is middling for the chain. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit Downtown 921 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1A6 – 3.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The 7th Avenue SW outpost of the Texas-based counter-serve BBQ chain - Calgary's third Dickey's - serving house-smoked brisket, ribs and pulled pork alongside classic Southern sides. Halal, no pork, no alcohol Like the chain's other Calgary locations, the menu here is halal, with no pork and no alcohol served. Halal smoked brisket is a short list in this city. Order an extra side The brisket sandwich is the most-ordered item, but portions run smaller than the price suggests - worth planning for rather than discovering. Good to know 3.7 across 127 Google reviews - the halal sourcing is the reason to come; the rating is middling. Good for children and groups, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Diwan Arabian Cuisine and Lounge 635 6 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 0T5 – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Arabic restaurant and shisha lounge downtown serving shawarma, mixed kabob platters and hummus alongside its hookah menu, open late. As with the other Arabic shisha lounges in the city, halal meat is standard practice here. A long evening Like the other lounges on this map, it suits settling in rather than eating and leaving - and the late hours are the point. Good to know 4.0 across close to 600 Google reviews. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Donair Choices Cafe Halal 8120 Beddington Blvd NW, Calgary, AB T3K 2A8, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A neighbourhood donair and shawarma counter tucked into an older Beddington strip mall, serving straightforward halal wraps and platters. The kitchen keeps to standard halal practice for donair shops, without a separately advertised certification. What it is good at Speed and consistency. Reviewers describe it as a convenient stop for a fast lunch with little waiting, and name the wraps and the samosas. One mentions arriving twenty minutes before closing and still being looked after properly. Good to know An unpretentious quick stop rather than a sit-down meal - a good option if you are already in the area. Inexpensive, at the $ band. Good for children and groups, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from close to 500 Google reviews, and 92% recommended across 30 Facebook reviews.
Doughlicious Calgary 4140 6 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 8C8, Canada – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern bakery and deli on 6th Street NE known for meat pies, baklava, fresh pita bread and halal deli meats. As a halal bakery and deli, halal meat is central to what the deli counter sells, though no separate third-party certifying body is listed. Grab and go This is a bakery rather than a sit-down restaurant - plan on takeout. The meat pies are the order if you want something more substantial than pastry. Good to know 4.8 from more than 1,000 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook - one of the strongest combined records on this map. Reviewers repeatedly describe finding it by accident and then returning. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Downtown Calgary Mosque (IISC) 1009 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2P 1A8 – 4.8 ★ – prayer space A busy, well-loved downtown mosque run by the Islamic Information Society of Calgary (IISC). Built into the working day It is especially popular for weekday prayer breaks with the downtown office crowd - which is the practical reason it matters. Very few prayer spaces sit inside the core. Good to know 4.8 across 421 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 16 on Facebook. Downtown, on 7th Avenue SW.
Dubai Fashions & Home Decorations 4202 17 Ave SE #104, Calgary, AB T2A 0T2 – 4 ★ A Somali-owned shop on 17th Avenue SE selling hijabs and dresses alongside home decor and furniture. An International Avenue fixture By review count it is one of the more established modest-fashion shops in the International Avenue area - a stretch with several, which makes longevity worth noting. Good to know 4.0 across 64 Google reviews. At the $$ band. Clothing and furniture in one shop, so worth a look if you are furnishing as well as dressing.
Dubai Perfume Store 260300 Writing Creek Cres, Balzac, AB – 4.8 ★ – delivery A perfume shop at CrossIron Mills, just north of the city - Arabian and designer-inspired fragrances, and the closest thing in the area to a Gulf perfume counter. Reviewers name Hala, who is the reason most of the five-star reviews exist. Good to know You are meant to test. The good reviews are all the same shape: told what notes you like, handed several things to smell, no pressure. Long-lasting is the recurring verdict on what people took home. Fully step-free, with free parking - it is a mall unit. Delivers. Open seven days, from noon. Worth reading first Rated 4.8 from 43 Google reviews, and service seems to depend on who is working: the one detailed complaint is about being ignored on two visits. It is also outside Calgary, at CrossIron Mills in Balzac, so it is a trip rather than an errand.
Empire Shawarma - Donair & Falafel 787 Northmount Dr NW, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal-certified shawarma, donair and falafel counter in the northwest. The platters are loaded Every platter comes with rice pilaf, potato wedges, fresh salad and hummus - that is four sides as standard, which is worth factoring in before you add anything. Good to know Halal certified rather than community-sourced. 4.5 across 204 Google reviews. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Fahad Restaurant & Banquet Hall 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #1009, Calgary, AB T3J 4L8 – 3.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Pakistani halal restaurant and banquet hall in Falconridge, known for its BBQ platter and chicken biryani. It is an event space too Because it doubles as a banquet hall, the dining room has a grander, more formal feel than a typical takeout kitchen - and it is worth knowing about if you are looking for a halal venue rather than only a table. Set your expectations At 3.8 across more than 1,100 Google reviews, and 78% recommended on Facebook, opinion is genuinely mixed from a large sample. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Fairview Southeast Mosque (IISC) 230 78 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2H 1C4 – 4.8 ★ – prayer space A clean, well-maintained southeast Calgary mosque run by the Islamic Information Society of Calgary (IISC). Open 24 hours Its round-the-clock hours make it a dependable stop for prayer regardless of the time - one of only a few on this map that can say so, and the one covering the southeast. Good to know 4.8 across 149 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 16 on Facebook. Southeast Calgary.
Faisal Kabab Hut 5120 47 St NE Unit 155, Calgary, AB T3J 4K3 – 3.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani kabab house in the Westwinds area with old-school decor, serving kebabs, biryani, butter chicken and BBQ platters. What to order Reviewers name the BBQ platter and the fish as the standouts. Set your expectations At 3.9 across more than 1,800 Google reviews, this is a large, established sample sitting just under four - a long-standing room with genuinely divided opinion rather than an unknown quantity. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Falafel King 803 1 St SW, Calgary, AB – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown Lebanese counter that has served falafel and shawarma for over 20 years, making it one of the longer-standing halal spots in the core. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Longevity is the recommendation Two decades in the downtown core is a hard thing to do badly. Reviewers on holiday describe it as the best food of their trip. Check the box you are ordering One reviewer notes ordering a donair box instead of the chicken box without registering the price difference. Worth reading the board rather than ordering by memory. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 across 44 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Falcon Pharmacy 5425 Falsbridge Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 3.8 ★ – delivery A weekday-only pharmacy on Falsbridge Drive, attached to a walk-in clinic. It is the one entry here that closes for the whole weekend, so it works as a regular pharmacy rather than an emergency one. Good to know Closed Saturdays and Sundays. Plan refills around it. Delivers. Reviews are split. Regulars describe flexibility, including being waited for past closing; the complaints are about phone manner. Read a few before switching. Hours Weekdays 10am to 6pm. Rated 3.8 from 81 Google reviews.
Falshire Pharmacy 265 Falshire Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ An owner-run pharmacy on Falshire Drive, part of the RxHealthMed group. It has the most striking pattern of any record on this page: reviewer after reviewer says they have moved across Calgary - to the northwest, to the deep southeast - and kept it as their pharmacy anyway. Good to know The owner is the pharmacist. Reviews name Waseem in almost every entry, and describe him solving refill and compounding problems rather than referring them on. Delivers specialty medication, including biologics that have to arrive on schedule. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 10am to 7pm, Saturdays 11am to 5pm. Rated 4.7 from 43 Google reviews.
Fancy Label Marlborough Mall, Calgary, AB T2A 5H5 – 4.4 ★ A modest-fashion shop inside Marlborough Mall specialising in Turkish-style abayas and hijabs, alongside Arabic and Turkish perfumes, prayer rugs and bakhoor. One of the established ones By review volume this is among the larger and longer-running Islamic clothing stores in the city - 177 Google reviews and 30 on Facebook at 98% recommended, which is a lot for a shop of this kind. More than clothing The prayer rugs, bakhoor and perfumes make it a useful stop for gifts and for the house, not only for what you wear. Good to know 4.4 on Google, at the $$ band. Inside a mall, so parking and hours follow the centre's.
Fancy Label Sunridge Sunridge Shopping Centre, 2525 36 St NE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – delivery The Sunridge branch of Fancy Label, whose Marlborough Mall shop is already on this map. Perfume is what people come out talking about - the reviews are almost entirely about being walked through the range by name, with Aqsa, Jana, Maysa and Noor all thanked by customers who came in for one bottle and left with several. Good to know They will help you match a scent. The recurring story is arriving with a discontinued or run-out favourite and leaving with something close. Cosmetics and air fresheners alongside the fragrance, and reviewers rate the makeup quality for the price. Open seven days, 10am to 8pm on weekdays, shorter on Sundays. Free parking, and it is a mall unit so the whole centre is step-free. Delivers. Rated 4.5 from 78 Google reviews.
Fatima Karahi Restaurant & Banquet Hall 55 Castleridge Blvd NE #76, Calgary, AB – 3.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani karahi restaurant and banquet hall in Castleridge, popular for beef seekh kebab and goat biryani. An event space as well It doubles as a venue for larger gatherings, which is worth knowing if you are planning something rather than just eating. Set your expectations 3.7 across more than 1,600 Google reviews, and 60% recommended on Facebook - a large sample at a soft average, so the inconsistency is the pattern rather than an off night. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
First Choice Meat Shop 20 Dawson Wharf Mount, Chestermere, AB – 4.8 ★ – takeout A certified halal butcher in Dawson's Landing offering fresh-cut lamb, chicken and goat, plus BBQ-ready cuts and Eid catering packs. The certification is explicit here This shop advertises itself as certified halal, which is more explicit than most of the independent butchers on this map - worth knowing if certification rather than stated practice is what you are looking for. Order Eid packs early The Eid catering packs can sell out closer to the date. Ordering ahead of the holiday rather than during it is the difference between getting them and not. Good to know BBQ-ready cuts prepared at the counter. 4.8 across 114 Google reviews.
Flame and Bite 7930 Bowness Rd NW Unit 78, Calgary, AB T3B 0H3, Canada – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Egyptian shawarma spot in Bowness known for its homemade garlic sauce, which regulars say sets it apart from other Middle Eastern counters in the city. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Egyptian and Levantine practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Ask for extra garlic sauce It is the signature element, and it is worth having on the side. Reviewers order the Arabic shawarma bites with fries as a first visit. Good to know 4.9 across more than 220 Google reviews. The welcome is part of it - reviewers describe it as feeling less like a transaction than a counter usually does. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Flavours African Cuisine 2702 Centre St N, Calgary, AB T2E 2V6 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout A Nigerian and West African restaurant that recently moved to a new Tuxedo Park location on Centre Street North, serving jollof rice, suya and other West African staples. One item to check Community-sourced as halal, but one reviewer flags the meat pie as an exception. If you are strict about sourcing, that is the specific item to ask about rather than assuming the whole menu. Why it is worth the trip West African cooking is barely represented on this map. Suya and jollof are not things you will find at the shawarma counter down the road. Good to know 4.6 across close to 800 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 18 on Facebook. Live music, good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in or take out.
Flipp'n Burgers 330 10 St NW, Calgary, AB – 3.9 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal burger joint with its own prayer space in Kensington, known for smash burgers and loaded fries rather than a Middle Eastern or South Asian menu. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certification body. The prayer space is the unusual part Few burger places anywhere have one. If you want a halal burger and somewhere to pray in the same stop, this is a short list and this is on it. What to order The smash burger is the signature. Reviewers rate the burgers and the fries - one notes the small fries are larger than expected - while another found the plain cheeseburger unremarkable next to the signature. Good to know Patio seating, good for children, with vegetarian options. 3.9 on Google from a small count of 9, alongside 92% recommended across 67 Facebook reviews - the larger and more favourable sample. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Food World Halal Meat and Grocery 1916 37 Street SW, Calgary, AB – 3.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A neighbourhood halal butcher and grocery in Killarney, southwest Calgary. Ground to order Known for fresh halal cuts ground to order - not something a pre-packed counter can offer - alongside hard-to-find Middle Eastern spices. Good to know 3.8 across 165 Google reviews. A southwest option, where halal butchers are thin on the ground. Inexpensive, at the $ band, with delivery available.
Foodyard 45 Carrington Blvd #165, Calgary, AB T3P 1K8 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A late-night fusion fast-food spot in Carrington, open until 3am, blending South Asian flavours into burgers, poutines and rice bowls - marketed by the owners as 100% halal. When everything else has closed That is the case for it. Very few halal kitchens in Calgary are open at 3am, and fewer still in the northwest. What to order The Butter Chicken Poutine and the Gulab Jamun Shake are the most-ordered items. Good to know 4.7 across 619 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Forest Lawn Pharmacy 4909 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – delivery A PharmaChoice pharmacy on International Avenue, in the stretch of 17 Avenue SE where much of this map's grocery and restaurant listings already sit. Small, quiet, and rarely queued - which several reviewers give as the reason they use it. Good to know Long-standing ownership. Reviews name the pharmacist, Nayel Anwer, and the owner, Farooq Jaffee, and some reviewers have been customers since it opened. Delivers. Closed Sundays, and Saturdays are a short day - 10am to 3pm. Hours Weekdays 9:30am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 3pm. Rated 4.8 from 13 Google reviews.
ForestLawn CommunityRx Pharmacy & Travel Clinic 4710 17 Ave SE Unit A, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – delivery A CommunityRx pharmacy on International Avenue with a travel clinic attached, next door to a doctor's office - one stop for the appointment, the shots and the prescription. Good to know Travel clinic as well as routine dispensing. Fair dispensing fees and short waits, per reviewers who compare it with the chains. The hours are the complaint. It closes at 5:30pm, shuts on Sundays and on public holidays; more than one review is about arriving to a locked door rather than the service. Hours Weekdays 9:30am to 5:30pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Rated 4.4 from 12 Google reviews.
Freshii Sundance 15 Sunpark Plaza SE Unit 3107, Calgary, AB T2X 0M5, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Freshii franchise in Sundance offering halal-certified chicken and steak as protein options across its bowls, wraps, burritos and salads. Read this part carefully The operator is specific that the certification covers those two proteins only - not the kitchen, and not the rest of the menu. We have not been shown the certificate itself, so this is an operator-stated claim rather than one we have verified. Worth asking at the counter if shared preparation matters to you. Good to know Locally owned since 2015, with dine-in, pickup, delivery and catering. 4.7 across 574 Google reviews. Good for children, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served.
Garden of Italy 2763 Sunridge Way NE #101, Calgary, AB T1Y 7K7 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A family-run Italian restaurant near Sunridge Mall serving pasta, pizza and homemade desserts like tiramisu. Halal options, not a halal kitchen This is the important distinction here. It is community-sourced as offering halal options, and reviewers flag "halal options" on the menu - so not every dish qualifies. Ask staff which items do when you order, rather than assuming the menu is halal throughout. Good to know 4.4 across more than 1,000 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 72 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Go-Grill 333 7 St SW, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mongolian grill where you build your own stir-fry bowl from raw ingredients and watch it cooked on a hot grill. Halal meat is offered among the protein choices as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. Ask for help the first time Building a balanced bowl takes a little practice - staff will guide you on sauce and portion pairing, and it is worth asking rather than guessing. Reviewers describe the service as quick and the cooking as visibly fresh off the grill. Good to know Reviewers note it is one of the few grilled chicken options in the mall it sits in. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch and dinner served. Only 1 Google review so far, so the 5.0 is not a meaningful average yet. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Gogi Korean Kitchen 639 5 Ave SW #120, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown Korean street food restaurant, part of the Gogi BBQ Canada family, serving Korean fried chicken, rice bowls and BBQ in a clean, fast-casual setting. Confirm sourcing before you order Worth being straight about: this listing carries no explicit halal claim - no certification, and no community confirmation recorded against it. It sits on this map on the strength of the wider Gogi family. Ask at the counter rather than assuming, particularly for the BBQ and fried chicken. The rating is exceptional 4.9 across 2,200 Google reviews - among the highest on this map at that volume, whatever you conclude about sourcing. Good to know Good for groups, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Golden Dragon Hot Pot 30 Brentwood Common NW Unit 130, Calgary, AB T2L 1K8 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in Calgary's first halal hot pot restaurant, in Brentwood - serving halal-certified beef and lamb platters alongside prawns and mushrooms. How it works You mix and match your own hand-pulled noodles and proteins, cooked tableside in broths running from mild to spicy Sichuan. It is a social, slow meal by design. Why it matters Hot pot is one of the things halal diners in this city simply could not do until recently. Being first is the reason this one is worth the trip. Good to know 4.5 across 710 Google reviews. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Dine-in only - the format does not travel. Lunch, dinner and dessert served.
Gong Cha (Chinatown) 303 Centre St S #106A, Calgary, AB T2G 2B9 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Chinatown location of the international bubble tea chain, serving milk teas, fruit smoothies and pearl-topped drinks. What "halal" means here This is community-flagged as a halal-friendly stop rather than a certified halal kitchen. The drinks do not involve meat, and the location is community-recognised as halal-conscious - which makes it a reliable place to grab a drink after eating at one of the many halal restaurants nearby, rather than a certification claim. Popular orders The milk foam brown sugar and the oolong pearls. Good to know 4.8 across 1,000 Google reviews, and 94% recommended on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children, at the $ band. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Great Canadian Pizza & Butter Chicken Hut - Macleod 607 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Macleod Trail location of Great Canadian Pizza & Butter Chicken Hut, part of the same halal-friendly chain as the 7th Avenue SW location on this map. Three cuisines, one roof It blends pizza with Indian dishes like butter chicken, shawarma, and Italian classics - which settles most group arguments in one order. Good to know 4.5 across around 1,100 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook - a far stronger record than the downtown branch, which sits at 2.5. Live music, good for children, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Great Canadian Pizza & Fried Chicken 921 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 2.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal pizza and fried chicken spot in the downtown core, putting two North American comfort foods under one halal roof. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. What it is for A handy downtown option when a group cannot agree between pizza and fried chicken, since both are on the one menu. Go in with your eyes open The rating here is 2.5, the lowest on this map. The count is only 2 Google reviews, so it is a thin sample rather than a settled verdict - but both are poor, describing service problems and an order that arrived wrong. Worth confirming your order carefully at the counter. Good to know Good for groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Green Chili Fine Indian Cuisine 1415A 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indian restaurant on 17th Avenue SW, part of a Calgary chain confirmed on multiple halal directories. Four cuisines on one menu The cooking blends Indian, Nepalese, Chinese and Tibetan influences - an unusually wide range, and the reason reviewers describe it as distinctive rather than another curry house. Good to know 4.4 across 995 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 25 on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Hakka Garden 6510 4 St NE, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Chinese kitchen on 4th Street NE known for stir-fried noodles and Manchurian dishes in the Indo-Chinese Hakka style popular across Calgary's South Asian community. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certification body. What to order The Manchurian dishes are the standout, ahead of the more generic noodle options. Set your expectations The reviews genuinely divide here. One party drove from Edmonton and called the trip worth it; another found it fell short of what they had hoped for. At 4.1 across 564 reviews it is the lowest-rated room in this stretch of the list - worth knowing before you make a special journey. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Haveli Sweets & Restaurant 263 Falshire Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3J 1H9 – 4.2 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A family-run Indian and Pakistani halal restaurant and sweets shop in Falshire, known for a wide variety of Indian sweets alongside mains like butter chicken, biryani and cholle bhature. Three things in one stop A sit-down halal meal, a sweets counter, and an on-site prayer space - community-confirmed. Few places on this map cover all three. Good to know 4.2 across 382 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Haya Collection YYC 3424 27 St NE #109, Calgary, AB T1Y 5E2 – 4.9 ★ A women-owned abaya and modest wear boutique in the northeast, known for a large abaya selection alongside hijabs, shawls and oud perfumes. The styling help is the point Reviewers consistently single out the owner's personal styling help, particularly around Eid outfit shopping. If you would rather be advised than left to browse, this is the shop for it. Good to know 4.9 across 77 Google reviews - the highest-rated clothing shop on this map. At the $$ band - a boutique rather than a bargain rail.
Heaven Restaurant Market 1013 17 Ave SW #119, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Venezuelan restaurant on 17th Avenue known for empanadas and the patacón sandwich - and Calgary's original 100% gluten-free restaurant. A halal option, not a halal menu Per reviewers it offers a halal chicken and beef option alongside its regular menu. That is not the same as a halal kitchen - state the requirement clearly when ordering rather than assuming the menu. Who it is for If you are cooking around coeliac disease and halal at once, that is a very short list in this city, and this is on it - subject to the check above. Good to know 4.6 across 999 Google reviews. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Henzo's Cafe 30 Savanna Cres NE #2140, Calgary, AB T3J 2E9 – dine-in, takeout, delivery A new cafe in Savanna doing the modern brunch-and-espresso thing - avocado toast, matcha, latte art - in a neighbourhood that has plenty of karak but little of this. Brand new It opened in the summer of 2026 and is too new to have a Google rating yet, so the early word is community word rather than a settled reputation. On the halal status It describes itself as fully halal, which for a cafe mostly means the meat in the breakfast dishes and the absence of anything alcoholic. No separate certifying body is listed. Good to know Dinner service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. If you go early, a review genuinely helps the next person reading this map.
Hijab Essentials 260300 Writing Creek Cres Unit F11A, Calgary, AB T4A 0X8 – 5 ★ A small hijab, abaya and scarf shop inside New Horizon Mall on the city's northern edge - previously known as Beauty & Hijab Corner, so an older listing may use that name. Personal service Reviewers highlight friendly, personal help from the owner, which is the advantage a small shop has over a rail in a larger store. Good to know 5.0 across 8 Google reviews - a perfect score, but from a small enough sample that it should be read as encouraging rather than settled. Affordable, at the $ band. On the northern edge of the city, so worth combining with another errand out that way.
Holy Shakes Calgary 10474 Cityscape Dr NE Unit 914, Calgary, AB T3N 2A8 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A dessert cafe and fusion eatery in Cityscape built around over-the-top milkshakes and freakshakes, alongside Indian-inspired burgers, kathi rolls and loaded fries - halal throughout. The shakes are the point They are the main draw. On the savoury side the Chowmein Burger and the Butter Chicken Poutine are the standouts - neither of which you will find at a conventional dessert cafe. Plan on takeout Seating is limited, so it is an easier stop for takeout than a long sit-down visit. Good to know 4.6 across close to 1,800 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
House Of Kabob 1115 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Persian kebab house on Edmonton Trail serving grilled meat platters with fresh-baked bread and tea, in the traditional Persian style of simple, well-executed grilling. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Persian restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. Order extra bread It is baked in-house and worth having beyond what comes with the platter. Reviewers describe large portions and rate it as worth trying specifically for Iranian cooking, which is thinly represented in the city. Good to know Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 across close to 1,400 Google reviews, and 94% recommended on Facebook. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
House of Mandi 3735 Rundlehorn Dr NE #13, Calgary, AB T1Y 2K1 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Yemeni restaurant in Rundle known for mandi - slow-cooked lamb and chicken over spiced rice - and for community iftar buffets during Ramadan. Check the address, not the directory Worth flagging: an address for this restaurant that circulated in a community directory (14343 Macleod Trail SW) does not match any real business. The actual House of Mandi is at 3735 Rundlehorn Dr NE, which is the address and the map pin used here, verified against Google Maps. If you have an older listing saved, it will send you to the wrong side of the city. Good to know Ramadan iftar buffets are a community fixture here. 4.4 across 655 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 25 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Hyderabad Biryani House Calgary 3221 Sunridge Way NE Unit 120, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Hyderabadi biryani specialist on Sunridge Way known for chicken mandi and rich, aromatic spicing in the Hyderabadi tradition. Halal meat is used throughout as standard for Hyderabadi restaurants, without a separately listed certifying body. Expect a wait, and want one The biryani is cooked in the traditional dum style, so it is prepared fresh rather than served from a steam tray. Reviewers pair the chicken dum biryani with pomfret fry and rate both. Good to know 4.9 across more than 500 Google reviews - one of the highest-rated kitchens on this map. It converts sceptics: more than one reviewer describes not being an Indian-food enthusiast before this. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Hyderabad Halal Meats & Grocery 12 Royal Vista Way NW Unit 2126, Calgary, AB T3R 0K4 – 4 ★ An Indian halal grocery in the northwest Royal Vista plaza, selling fresh halal meat alongside produce and South Asian pantry essentials. A kirana-style shop It covers everyday grocery needs for the surrounding community rather than being a specialist destination - which is exactly what it is useful for. Good to know 4.0 across 36 Google reviews. A northwest option, where halal butchers are less common than in the northeast. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Hyderabad House Calgary NW 12 Royal Vista Way NW #2122, Calgary, AB T3R 0K4, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Hyderabadi biryani and mandi specialist in Royal Vista, focused on the rich, layered rice dishes that define the cuisine. The kitchen is halal throughout, consistent with standard practice for Hyderabadi restaurants, without a separately listed certifying body. How to eat the biryani It is meant to be eaten as delivered, without stirring, so the distinct rice and meat layers stay intact. Ask staff if you are unsure how to dig in - it is a fair question and they get it often. Also ordered Reviewers name the garlic naan and the karahi as the pairing to get alongside. One notes service is unhurried rather than fast, which is worth knowing if you are on a schedule. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, with breakfast through dessert served. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options available. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 1,200 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook.
India Paradise - Calgary 3131 27 St NE Unit#1, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L5, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A South and North Indian kitchen in the northeast known for dosas and a weekend buffet that draws a loyal crowd. Meat dishes are prepared halal in line with the restaurant's own policy, though no separate certifying body is listed on site. Come at the weekend The buffet is the best value if you want to sample broadly across both South and North Indian cooking in one visit. Reviewers single out the dosa in particular, and several mention finding dishes they had not come across before. Good to know Good for a group celebration - reviewers describe birthday gatherings here. Good for children, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options are a genuine strength given the South Indian menu. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 1,700 Google reviews.
Indian Aroma Halal Grocery Store 7750 Ranchview Dr NW, Calgary, AB T3G 1V6 – 4 ★ – takeout A halal grocery store in Ranchlands carrying fresh halal meat, spices and specialty items spanning both South Asian and Middle Eastern pantries. As a halal grocer and butcher, halal meat is the basis of the shop rather than a side note, though there is no separately listed third-party certifier. Come for the spices The spice selection is a reason to visit even on a trip with no meat on the list. Reviewers describe arriving with a curry to make, finding every component, and being helped when they got stuck - which is the useful thing a shop this size can offer over a supermarket. Good to know Two pantries in one shop - South Asian and Middle Eastern lines side by side. 4.0 across 40 Google reviews.
Ishtar Hookah Bar 4338 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout A halal Middle Eastern restaurant and hookah lounge on Macleod Trail with an on-site prayer space for guests. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certifying body. A meal and a prayer in one stop That combination is the reason to know about this one - very few lounges on this map have somewhere to pray. What the numbers say Only 5 Google reviews, so that 4.6 means little on its own. The 44 Facebook reviews at 100% recommended is the more substantial signal here. Good to know Good for groups, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in or take out.
Islamic Association of NW Calgary 7750 Ranchview Dr NW #23, Calgary, AB T3G 1V6 – 4.6 ★ – prayer space A community-focused northwest Calgary mosque with Quran classes and Ramadan programs for children. For families Alongside regular Friday Jumu'ah, it runs family-oriented events through the year and children's programming in Ramadan. Most of the mosques on this map are in the northeast, which makes this the practical choice on the northwest side. Good to know 4.6 across 297 Google reviews. The Facebook sample is cooler, at 66% across 16. Northwest Calgary, in Ranchlands.
iyycburg 19 Sunmills Dr SE, Calgary, AB T2X 2W6 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Sundance location of a small Calgary burger chain known for smashed samosa burgers and bubble tea alongside classic burgers and milkshakes. Confirm on your first visit Community-sourced as halal with a strong community rating, though no reviewers mention halal specifically in recent reviews. Worth asking staff before you order. The thing to try The smashed samosa burger - a genuinely local idea rather than a chain menu item, and the reason to pick this over another burger counter. Good to know 4.4 across more than 1,100 Google reviews, and 88% recommended on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jaffa Shawarma 6004 Country Hills Blvd NE #2070, Calgary, AB T3N 1A8 – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Middle Eastern shawarma and donair spot in Country Hills, listed as a halal restaurant, known for large portions, a big platter and wrap menu, and complimentary tea while you wait. What to order The Beef Donair Plate is the most popular order, and regulars mention the free baklava as a nice touch on the way out. The numbers are remarkable 4.9 across more than 7,400 Google reviews. Holding a rating that high at that volume is rare anywhere on this map - it makes this one of the highest-reviewed shawarma spots in the city on both counts at once. Good to know Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma 30 Country Hills Landing NW #204, Calgary, AB T3K 5P4, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Country Hills location, serving halal shawarma alongside Middle Eastern breakfast - useful both for lunch and dinner wraps and for an early start. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the chain, without a separately listed certification body. The breakfast menu is the thing to know If you only associate this chain with shawarma, that is the discovery here. Beyond it, reviewers order shish tawouk and the mixed chicken-and-beef wrap, and it works for a family occasion - one describes a graduation lunch. Good to know More than 6,500 Google reviews, and 562 on Facebook at 90% recommended - the largest Facebook sample of any place on this map. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma (16 Ave NW) 301 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The 16th Avenue NW branch of the Jerusalem Shawarma chain, serving the same Palestinian-style shawarma and falafel as its other Calgary locations. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the chain, without a separately listed certification body. Order the falafel too It is made fresh rather than frozen, so it is worth having alongside the shawarma rather than skipping straight to the wrap. What the numbers say Only 3 Google reviews at this address so far, so that score means little either way - but 428 Facebook reviews at 96% recommended is a substantial sample and a good one. Reviews are not unanimous: one describes a disappointing platter for three, another an excellent evening including seafood. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for groups. Vegetarian options, reservations accepted, breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma (32 AVE NE) 3545 32 Ave NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 6J7, Canada – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal shawarma and dessert spot on 32nd Avenue NE known equally for its wraps and its sweets - kunafa and baklava. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the chain, without a separately listed certifying body. Save room for dessert The kunafa is a reason people seek out this location specifically rather than a nearer branch. Treat it as part of the meal rather than an afterthought. Good to know Nearly 9,700 Google reviews at 4.9 - by some distance the most-reviewed place on this map, and it has held its rating at that volume, which is the hard part. An extensive menu, which reviewers mention alongside the service. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma (Macleod Trail) 8720 Macleod Trl SE #43, Calgary, AB T2H 0M4 – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Macleod Trail location of the Jerusalem Shawarma chain - one of the chain's busiest - keeping its shawarma and donair meat halal across all Calgary locations. Run by a family of six brothers sharing their grandfather's recipes. The numbers 4.9 across more than 7,400 Google reviews, which puts it among the two or three most-reviewed listings on this entire map. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma (Seton) 19649 Seton Way SE, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Seton location of the Jerusalem Shawarma chain, which keeps its donair and shawarma meat halal across all Calgary locations. Run by a family of six brothers sharing their grandfather's recipes. The numbers are extraordinary 5.0 across 8,903 Google reviews. A perfect average at that volume is close to unheard of - it is the highest-reviewed listing on this entire map, and it has not slipped. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma (Shawnessy) 16061 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Shawnessy location of the Jerusalem Shawarma chain, keeping its shawarma and donair meat halal across all locations. Run by a family of six brothers sharing their grandfather's recipes. Good to know 4.8 across close to 4,500 Google reviews, and 94% recommended across 46 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served - the breakfast menu is worth knowing about if you only associate this chain with shawarma. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma Downtown 923 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 5R6, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A late-night halal shawarma spot on 17th Avenue SW that stays open into the early morning - a reliable option after a night out downtown. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the chain, without a separately listed certifying body. What it is built for Speed and convenience at odd hours rather than a sit-down meal, so expect quick counter service. That said, reviewers single out the staff repeatedly, which is not a given at 2am. Good to know More than 4,250 Google reviews at 4.6, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jerusalem Shawarma McKenzie (130 Ave SE) 4307 130 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The McKenzie location of the Jerusalem Shawarma chain, keeping its shawarma and donair meat halal across all Calgary locations. Run by a family of six brothers sharing their grandfather's recipes. Good to know 4.9 across close to 4,800 Google reviews, and 88% recommended across 30 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Jimmy's A&A 1401 20 Ave NW, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mediterranean shawarma spot in the northwest, serving halal chicken and beef throughout its menu. Known for the chicken Locally it has a reputation for juicy, well-spiced chicken shawarma - that is what people go for. The numbers 4.7 across 3,900 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 313 on Facebook. Strong on both counts, at volume - one of the better-supported records on this map. Good to know Patio seating, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
JP's Indian Bistro 2060 Symons Valley Pkwy NW #7006, Calgary, AB T3P 0M9 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A contemporary Indian restaurant in Evanston Towne Centre serving butter chicken, chaat and a full bar. Community-sourced as halal - worth confirming meat sourcing with staff directly. It accommodates more than one diet The kitchen also serves Swaminarayan dishes - no onion, no garlic - for Hindu vegetarian diners. That is a sign of a kitchen used to cooking around dietary requirements rather than treating them as an exception, which is worth something when you are asking about sourcing. Good to know 4.3 across close to 550 Google reviews, and 92% recommended across 219 on Facebook - one of the larger Facebook samples on this map. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabob City 10474 Cityscape Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3N 1B4 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Afghan kabob spot in Cityscape serving kebabs, shawarma and rice platters - halal certified. What to order The Malai Chicken Wrap and the Beef Kofta are the most-ordered items. The family platter is sized for four, which is worth knowing before you over-order. Good to know 4.8 across 653 Google reviews. Halal certified rather than community-sourced - a firmer answer than most listings here can give. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabob Fusion - Kabobs and Karahis 3131 27 St NE #25, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L5 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Afghan and Pakistani halal restaurant in the northeast serving BBQ platters, nihari and karahi through the day, plus a Pakistani-style breakfast of halwa puri and channa. Breakfast as well as BBQ That combination is unusual - most kitchens here do one or the other. Reviewers specifically note the halal food and the Afghani pulao. Good to know 4.5 across more than 1,250 Google reviews, and 98% recommended across 36 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabob Land 100 Anderson Rd SE FC12, Calgary, AB T2J 3V1 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Persian kabob counter in the Southcentre Mall food court, known for its ground sirloin (koobideh) and steak kabobs served with rice, salad and fries. Why it is useful A convenient halal stop while shopping in the south end - food courts are usually a dead end for halal diners, and this one is not. Good to know 4.5 across 467 Google reviews - strong for a food-court counter. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Mall hours apply. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabul Bites 718 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 3J4, Canada – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Afghan kitchen on Edmonton Trail centred on kabuli rice - spiced rice with carrots and raisins - and slow-cooked lamb shank, served in generous, home-style portions. As with most Afghan restaurants, halal preparation is simply part of the cooking here rather than a separately advertised certification. Sit in if you can The hospitality is part of the meal: staff often check in personally, and that is difficult to take away in a box. It is also one of the highest-rated kitchens in the city - 4.9 out of 5 across more than 550 Google reviews, which is a hard number to hold. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band. Good for children and groups, and reservations are accepted. Vegetarian options available. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabul Halal Meat & Bakery 4774 Westwinds Dr NE Unit 112, Calgary, AB T3J 3Z5, Canada – 4.1 ★ – takeout A halal Afghan bakery and grocery in Westwinds known for fresh-baked naan, bolani (stuffed flatbread), dry fruits and halal meats. As a halal butcher and bakery, meat sourcing is central to the business, though no separate third-party certifying body is listed. Buy the bread The fresh naan and bolani are worth picking up even on a visit focused on the meat counter - bolani in particular is not something most halal grocers make in house. Good to know Bakery, butcher and grocery in one, which is unusual even among the Afghan shops here. 4.1 across 115 Google reviews. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Kabul Lounge | Afghan Restaurant 846 5 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 3.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan restaurant and lounge downtown, keeping its kabobs and karahi dishes halal. What reviewers rate Authentic flavour, generous portions and fair pricing - a combination worth noting at the $$$ band. Set your expectations 3.9 across 351 Google reviews - a middling average from an established sample. Good to know Good for groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kabul Restaurant | Persian Cuisine 255 28 St SE #302, Calgary, AB T2A 5K4 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan-Persian restaurant in Forest Lawn known for kabuli pulao, lamb shank and kebabs, blending the two traditions on one menu. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for both cuisines, without a separately listed certifying body. What to order first The kabuli pulao - a single, representative taste of Afghan home cooking, and the right way to judge a kitchen like this. Good to know 4.4 across 271 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 16 on Facebook. Good for children, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Karahi Boys 5455 Falsbridge Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 4 ★ – prayer space, dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani kitchen in Falconridge known for charsi and namak mandi-style goat karahi - two regionally specific preparations of the classic dish. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Pakistani restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. Order the goat The goat karahi is what this kitchen is specifically known for, ahead of the more commonly seen chicken version. If you have only had chicken karahi, this is the place to find out what the fuss is about. There is a prayer space Community-confirmed, and on site - a halal meal and your prayer in one stop. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. 4.0 across 100 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Karam Donair & shawarma McKenzie Lake Blvd SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 1N4 – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Lebanese shawarma and donair spot in McKenzie Lake, keeping its chicken shawarma and beef donair halal. Family-run, and known for generous, authentic portions. Coeliac-friendly It offers gluten-free options - a combination with halal that is genuinely hard to find, and worth knowing about if you are cooking around both. Good to know 4.9 across 223 Google reviews. Live music, and good for children. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Khalid Halal Meat & Grocery #104 4515 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2G 0A5 – 4.7 ★ – takeout A halal meat and grocery store in Parkhill on Macleod Trail, carrying fresh and frozen halal meats alongside general grocery staples. Community-sourced as halal. What people rate it for Reviewers specifically praise the freshness and selection at the meat counter rather than the grocery range - which is the right thing for a butcher to be known for. Good to know 4.7 across 109 Google reviews - a strong record for a shop this size. Fresh and frozen both, which not every halal butcher offers. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Khan Baba Restaurant Calgary 9036 46 St NE Unit 102, Calgary, AB T3J 2E3, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A neighbourhood kitchen in Westwinds blending halal Pakistani pizza with biryani and other South Asian staples, run out of a friendly, low-key storefront. The owners keep the kitchen halal throughout as standard Pakistani-restaurant practice, rather than listing a certification body. Try the pizza It is the reason to come here rather than to the next biryani house - a genuinely different proposition from the usual biryani-and-kebab lineup. That said, reviewers rate the biryani just as highly. There is a hall One reviewer describes renting the hall room for a teenager's birthday and being looked after throughout. Worth knowing if you are looking for a halal venue rather than just a table. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, and open from breakfast through to dessert. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options available. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from more than 900 Google reviews.
King of Shawarma 1132 13 St SW, Calgary, AB T3C 3R9, Canada – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern shawarma and donair shop on 13th Street SW known for its signature green chili sauce and late-night hours. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice for the shop, without a separately listed certifying body. Ask for the green chili It is the thing that distinguishes this counter from the others, so ask if it is not added by default. Reviewers name the lamb and beef platter as a favourite and describe generous chunks of meat on the chicken shawarma platter. Good to know Late hours - useful when most of the city has closed. 4.0 across more than 640 Google reviews, and 80% recommended across 16 on Facebook. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
King Solomon Kitchen 104 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2A 2N6 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Jamaican restaurant in the northeast, keeping its jerk chicken, oxtail and curry goat halal throughout. It bills itself as Calgary's number one Jamaican spot. Why it is worth the trip Halal Caribbean cooking is close to nonexistent in this city. Oxtail and curry goat done halal is not something you will find elsewhere on this map. Good to know 4.7 across 232 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Kokoriko Fried Chicken 720 Nolan Hill Blvd NW #145, Calgary, AB T3R 1Y1, Canada – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Korean-style fried chicken spot in Nolan Hill offering a wide range of sauces, from classic soy-garlic to spicier options, on double-fried crispy chicken. The kitchen uses halal chicken throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certifying body. You may not have to choose If you cannot decide on a sauce, ask about splitting a batch between two flavours - it is often possible and it is the best way to work out what you like. Reviewers name the spicy BBQ as a good default. Good to know The solo combo for two comes up in reviews as unexpectedly generous for the price. Patio seating, and inexpensive at the $ band. Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Reviewers describe it working for a family occasion as well as a casual stop. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.4 from more than 300 Google reviews.
KOLACHI BBQ & GRILL (Sage Hill - NW) 3950 Sage Hill Dr NW Unit 140, Calgary, AB T3R 2A4, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Pakistani BBQ house in Sage Hill known for grilled fish, mixed kebab platters and mango falooda, all cooked over open flame in traditional style. Halal meat is used throughout as standard for Pakistani BBQ kitchens, without a separately advertised certifying body. What to order The kebab platter is the easiest way to sample a bit of everything on a first visit - and save room for the falooda. Reviewers also name the bun kabab, the mayo garlic fries and the fish; one mentions the bihari specifically. Good to know Lunch and dinner, plus dessert - no breakfast service. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options on the menu. Service comes up repeatedly in reviews as a reason people return. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from close to 1,000 Google reviews.
La Jawab Indian & Hakka Chinese Cuisine 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #900, Calgary, AB – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Indo-Chinese restaurant in Falconridge serving Manchurian dishes and butter naan side by side, blending two distinct culinary traditions on one menu. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. The local twist Pair the Manchurian with butter naan rather than rice - it is what people order here and it is worth trying. Reviewers build a full spread of it: shahi paneer, butter naan, manchow soup and a sweet dish together. Good to know The owner serves personally, which comes up in reviews as the reason a visit landed. More than 2,300 Google reviews, though at 4.0 it is the lowest average in this batch - a well-established room with genuinely mixed opinion. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Lakeside Meat Masala - Chestermere 175 Chestermere Station Way Unit 202, Chestermere, AB – 4.8 ★ – takeout A halal butcher and Indian takeout counter in Chestermere known for fresh-cut marinated meats, goat, and air-fryer-cooked fish and chicken. As a halal butcher, meat sourcing is the foundation of the business and the same meat supplies the takeout counter, though no separate certifying body is listed. The lighter option The air-fryer-cooked items are a genuine alternative to deep-fried versions - worth knowing if you want something less heavy than a typical takeout counter offers. Good to know 4.8 across 368 Google reviews - one of the strongest records in Chestermere. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dinner served. Butcher and takeout in one; no dining room.
Lara Kitchen 3775 202 Avenue SE Unit 410, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mediterranean restaurant in Seton, far south Calgary, keeping its meat and coffee-shop menu halal. Home-style rather than counter-style Known for authentic, home-style Mediterranean cooking and sweets - and it is a coffee shop as well as a kitchen, which is unusual for this stretch of the city. Good to know 4.8 across 85 Google reviews. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Layali Cafe 617 11 Ave SW #101, Calgary, AB T2R 0E1, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mediterranean cafe and shisha lounge downtown serving pizzas, pastas and appetisers alongside mocktails, in a cosy lounge setting. Halal meat is used throughout the kitchen as its stated practice, without a separately listed certification body. A long visit, not a quick one Like the other shisha lounges on this map, it suits settling in rather than eating and leaving. Opinion is not unanimous At 4.7 across more than 800 reviews the record is strong, and reviewers describe stumbling on it downtown and being delighted. Others arrived on the strength of those reviews and left less convinced. Worth knowing that expectations run high here. Good to know Good for groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Libas Al Anaqah 90 Corner Meadows Manor NE #304, Calgary, AB T3N 1L7 – 5 ★ A Skyview-area shop selling Shariah-compliant Egyptian cotton jilbabs, hijabs and niqabs for women, alongside thobes and sarouel trousers for men, plus modest kids' clothing. The specific things it stocks Niqabs and sarouel trousers are not carried by most of the shops on this map, and Egyptian cotton jilbabs are a particular thing to go looking for rather than a general rail. You do not have to go in person The shop takes orders online and delivers, which is unusual among the independent modest-wear shops here. Good to know 5.0 across 5 Google reviews - too small a sample to read much into either way. At the $$ band, covering women, men and children.
Little Lebanon Pita Pies & Donair 3515 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 0B6, Canada – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Lebanese eatery on 17th Avenue SW known for generous donair wraps and platters, falafel, garlic potatoes, and complimentary baklava with orders. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. Order the garlic potatoes A smaller menu item that regulars call out specifically - worth adding alongside a donair rather than defaulting to fries. And the manaeesh Reviewers name both the four-cheese and the meat manaeesh, which are easy to overlook on a menu people come to for donair. Good to know 4.5 from close to 1,300 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Little Spice 9669 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB T2J 0P6 – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Indian and Pakistani counter-serve spot with an unusual address: it operates inside The Brick furniture store on Macleod Trail. Lunch and dinner specials, butter chicken and biryani. Confirm sourcing with staff Community-sourced as halal, with no reviewers mentioning halal specifically. Worth asking on a first visit - and doubly so here, since a counter operating inside a furniture store is not a standalone restaurant with its own signage to check. Good to know 4.0 across 572 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Madina Halal Meat & Grocery 4656 Westwinds Dr NE #510, Calgary, AB T3J 3Z5 – 4.6 ★ – takeout, delivery A halal meat and grocery store in the Westwinds Business Park, selling fresh halal meat, chicken and grocery staples. Community-sourced as halal. The meat is what people rate Reviewers specifically praise the quality and freshness of the halal meat rather than the range or the prices - which is the right thing for a butcher to be known for. Good to know 4.6 across 250 Google reviews, and 84% recommended on Facebook. Delivery available as well as pickup, which is uncommon among the butchers on this map.
Major Tom 40th Floor, Stephen Avenue Place, 700 2 St SW, Calgary, AB T2P 2W3 – 4 ★ – dine-in An upscale fine-dining restaurant and bar 40 floors above downtown, with sweeping views over the city. Halal fine dining, which barely exists here Its halal-certified Benchmark Angus beef and chicken dishes make it a popular halal date-night pick - and there is very little else in Calgary at this level that can say the same. Before you go $$$$ - the most expensive band on this map, alongside the steakhouses. Reservations accepted, and advisable for a room like this. Dine-in only, and good for groups. 4.0 across 107 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 47 on Facebook.
Marhaba Restaurant Calgary 55 Westwinds Crescent NE #323, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Hyderabadi specialist in Westwinds known for slow-cooked dum biryani and fish mandi, alongside a broader Arabic and Indian halal menu. The kitchen is Muslim-run and halal throughout, following standard practice for Hyderabadi and Gulf-style restaurants rather than listing a certifying body. What to order Start with the dum biryani. It is cooked to order and worth the wait over a pre-plated version. Reviewers also return for the chicken dishes and the tandoori platters. Feeding a crowd Catering is a real part of what this kitchen does - one reviewer describes ordering for a gathering of 25 to 30 people and rates the whole experience. Worth knowing if you are planning something. Good to know One of the cheaper rooms on this map, at the $ price band. Good for children and groups, with reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, and lunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from close to 1,300 Google reviews.
Martindale Pharmacy 101 Martindale Dr NE #126, Calgary, AB – 3.4 ★ – delivery A busy dispensary in the Martindale Drive medical building, with doctors' offices upstairs - which is why it is busy, and why most people who use it walked down from an appointment. Good to know Counselling in Punjabi, Hindi and Urdu as well as English, according to reviewers - the practical reason a lot of families in Martindale use it. Delivers, and is open seven days. It gets very busy. The negative reviews are consistent about it: waits, and prescriptions not ready at the time quoted. Worth phoning ahead rather than turning up. Hours Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 9am to 5:30pm. Rated 3.4 from 97 Google reviews - the most divided record on this page, and the reviews are worth reading in full rather than taking the average.
Mary Brown's Chicken (Quarry Park) 163 Quarry Park Blvd SE #103, Calgary, AB T2C 5E1 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal-certified location of the Mary Brown's Chicken chain in Quarry Park - one of the few Calgary locations serving a fully halal menu. Which location matters Not every Mary Brown's is halal, so check the address rather than trusting the sign. What to order Hot Honey sandwiches, crispy taters, and the chain's signature breaded chicken. Good to know 4.3 across 473 Google reviews. Good for children, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Mary Brown's Chicken (Shepard) 4916 130 Ave SE Units #234-238, Calgary, AB T2Z 0G4 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal-certified location of the Mary Brown's Chicken chain in Shepard - one of the few Calgary locations serving a fully halal menu. Which location matters Not every Mary Brown's is halal, so the address is the thing to get right rather than the brand. This one is certified. What to order Breaded chicken, wings, wraps, and the chain's signature potato taters. Good to know 4.7 across 439 Google reviews - the stronger of the two halal Mary Brown's on this map. Good for children, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Masala Bhavan South Indian Cuisine (Sarcee Plaza) 4604 37 Street SW #33A, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal South Indian restaurant in Sarcee Plaza, where all meat served is halal. Known for authentic, well-spiced dosa and thali-style dishes. Cooked separately Vegetarian and non-vegetarian items are cooked separately - worth knowing if that separation matters to you, and it is not something most kitchens state. Good to know 4.3 across around 1,500 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Masala Meats and Takeout 272 Kinniburgh Blvd #104, Chestermere, AB – 4.6 ★ – takeout A halal meat shop and Indian takeout counter in Chestermere serving fresh cuts alongside momos, fish pakora and other tandoori favourites. The halal meat counter supplies the takeout kitchen directly, so both sides of the business share the same sourcing, though no separate certifying body is listed. Add to the shop, don't skip it The momos and fish pakora are worth ordering as sides if you came mainly for the meat counter - it is a short walk from one to the other. Good to know 4.6 across 136 Google reviews. Good for children, with vegetarian options. Takeout only - lunch and dinner, no dining room.
Mazaj Mediterranean Cuisine 230 7 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown Lebanese favourite on 7th Avenue known for generous mixed grills and a wide spread of fresh mezze to start. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. What to order The mixed grill is the best way to sample several cuts in one order if you are with a group. Reviewers pick the large beef shawarma and the beef platter and describe leaving stuffed - one calls it among the best shawarma in the city, and singles out the seasoning. Good to know 4.8 on Google, though from a small count of 9 reviews so far. Good for groups, with vegetarian options. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Mazza 237 8 Ave SE Unit 105, Calgary, AB T2G 5C3 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A spacious, upscale Afghan restaurant downtown serving qabuli pulao, chapli kebab, lamb shank and beef dumplings. Not the usual kebab house Reviewers describe it as a hidden gem for halal Afghan food with a much nicer dining room than the typical kebab-house setup - worth knowing if you want Afghan cooking somewhere you would take someone. Good to know 4.5 across 519 Google reviews. Reservations accepted, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
McKnight Pharmacy 4851 Westwinds Dr NE Unit 133, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – delivery A PharmaChoice pharmacy in the Westwinds plaza, and the highest-rated of the northeast independents on this map. Reviews name the pharmacist, Nirav, over and over - the pattern is someone who explains the medication rather than handing it across. Good to know Walk-in vaccinations. Reviewers describe being fitted in for a flu shot without an appointment, during a busy stretch. Delivers, with free parking in the lot. Open on Sundays, though only for a short window - 12:15pm to 2:30pm. Hours Weekdays 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm, Sundays 12:15pm to 2:30pm. Rated 4.8 from 61 Google reviews, the best figure on this page.
Meat & Eat Restaurant, Catering and Grocery Calgary 2640 52 St NE #118, Calgary, AB T1Y 3R6, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal restaurant, grocery and catering operation inside Village Square Mall, serving kebabs, burgers and Iraqi-style dishes alongside a grocery counter. The attached halal butcher supplies the kitchen directly, so the meat cooked and the meat sold are one and the same - though no separate certifying body is listed. Come for the Iraqi dishes They are less common elsewhere in the city's halal scene, which makes this worth seeking out rather than treating as a mall food stop. Reviewers describe being brought here by Iraqi friends, which is the recommendation that counts. Good to know Butcher, kitchen and caterer in one - few places on this map do all three. 4.7 across 145 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Medina Cafe & Grill Sheesha Lounge 1004 1 St SW, Calgary, AB – 3.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown cafe, grill and shisha lounge that, per reviewers, serves halal meat alongside a non-alcoholic drink menu. Known for Middle Eastern dishes like chicken biryani in a modern, open-concept space. Set your expectations At 3.5 across 921 Google reviews, this is one of the softer ratings on this map from a large sample - the inconsistency is established rather than incidental. The halal status also rests on reviewer reports rather than posted certification, so it is worth asking. Good to know No alcohol served, which some diners specifically look for. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Mediterranean Halal Meats & Deli 3917 17 Ave SE A3917, Calgary, AB T2A 0S4 – 4.5 ★ A well-reviewed halal meat and deli shop on 17 Ave SE, selling fresh halal beef, lamb, goat, chicken and fish. A deli as well as a butcher It carries a Mediterranean and Middle Eastern grocery selection alongside the meat counter - a different pantry from the South Asian shops that dominate this stretch. Good to know 4.5 across 100 Google reviews. On the 17 Ave SE halal corridor. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Meltro Burger 601 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B3 – 4.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An artisanal handcrafted burger spot on 17th Avenue that grinds its own Alberta beef in house and bakes its own brioche buns. Community-confirmed halal, with a strong local reputation - reviewers name it among Calgary's well-known halal burger spots. What to order The Majesty Burger and the truffle fries are the most-mentioned items on the menu. Good to know 4.9 across more than 950 Google reviews - among the highest ratings on this entire map at that kind of volume. Inexpensive, at the $ band, with vegetarian options. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Miraj Restaurant 3770 Westwinds Dr NE #310, Calgary, AB T3J 5H3, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A 100% halal Bangladeshi restaurant in Westwinds known for its biryani and kala vuna - a rich, slow-cooked dark beef curry that is a Bangladeshi specialty. The restaurant states it is fully halal throughout, though it does not list an outside certifying body. One of the city's few halal buffets A brunch buffet every weekend, 11am to 2pm, and a Bangladeshi breakfast spread rather than an Indian one: khichuri, puri and paratha, egg bhurji, chana masala, beef and chicken curry, peyaju and suji halwa. That combination is genuinely rare in Calgary. What to order The kala vuna if you have not had Bangladeshi cooking before - a good introduction to the cuisine's deeper, spice-forward flavours. Reviewers also mention being offered kacchi biryani, and one drove in from British Columbia for it. Good to know Live music, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Inexpensive, at the $ band, with vegetarian options. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from more than 1,000 Google reviews.
Mirchi 825 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0J3 – 3.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown Beltline Pakistani restaurant known for tandoori, biryani, haleem and karahi cooked on the bone. Community-confirmed as halal, with no alcohol served. Check recent reviews before you go Worth being straight about: reviewers have flagged inconsistency in quality over time, and the rating sits at 3.6 across 16 Google reviews. Longtime fans still rate the haleem and the biryani highly - but this is one to check the latest reviews on rather than assume. Good to know No alcohol served, which some diners specifically look for. Inexpensive, at the $ band, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Modern Steak (Southport) 10606 Southport Rd SW, Calgary, AB T2W 3M5 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in The Southport location of Modern Steak, known for ranch-specific Alberta beef alongside its seafood and wine list. Ask for the certificate This location provides a halal certificate on request and offers halal-prepared steak options on the menu. Asking for it is a normal thing to do here rather than an awkward one. Before you go $$$$, dinner only, reservations accepted. Patio seating, and good for groups. 4.7 across more than 1,800 Google reviews - the strongest rating among the upscale halal steak options on this map.
Modern Steak on Stephen Avenue 100 8 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Stephen Avenue location of Modern Steak - an upscale steakhouse known for ranch-specific Alberta beef and Kobe beef. Halal options, not a halal kitchen Like the Southport branch also on this map, it offers halal-prepared steak options alongside its regular menu. That is not the same as a halal restaurant - worth stating your requirement clearly when you order or book. Before you go $$$$, reservations accepted, patio seating. 4.4 across around 1,600 Google reviews. Good for groups, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Modest wear and Hijabs 280 Chelsea Rd, Chestermere, AB T1X 2X9, Canada – 5 ★ A women's modest clothing and hijab boutique in Chestermere, carrying Islamic-appropriate, hijab-friendly styles for everyday wear. What reviewers highlight The curated selection and friendly, personal service - a small shop where being helped is the point. Good to know 5.0 across 5 Google reviews - too small a sample to read much into. In Chestermere, which makes it the local option rather than a drive into the city.
Mufaddal Pharmacy 5268 Marlborough Dr NE #3, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ A newer independent on Marlborough Drive, and the earliest opener on this list - the counter is staffed from 8am on weekdays, before most people leave for work. Good to know Opens at 8am, Monday to Friday. Takes back unopened medication - reviewers describe returns handled without an argument, which is not universal. Delivers. Reviews mention deliveries arriving when promised. Hours Weekdays 8am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm, closed Sundays. Rated 5.0 from 16 Google reviews - a perfect score, but still a young record.
Namo Cafe Bistro (Beltline) 396 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal brunch bistro in the Beltline, with reviewers specifically calling out its halal lamb dishes. Known for a strong halal breakfast and brunch menu in a globally-inspired setting. Halal brunch is a short list Most brunch rooms in this city are not an option. This is one that is, which is the reason to know about it. Good to know 4.8 across around 1,100 Google reviews. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast, brunch, lunch and dessert served - no dinner, so plan accordingly. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Namo Cafe Bistro (Edmonton Trail) 824 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Edmonton Trail location of Namo Cafe Bistro, a halal brunch spot keeping its lamb and other proteins halal throughout. Reviewers praise the halal lamb dishes especially. The one that serves dinner Unlike the Beltline branch, this location serves dinner as well as brunch - worth knowing if you want the same kitchen later in the day. Good to know 4.7 across around 1,400 Google reviews - a larger sample than the Beltline branch. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Nan's Noodle House 3103b Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A fully plant-based noodle house on Edmonton Trail - no meat on the menu at all, which makes every dish naturally halal-friendly without a sourcing question to ask. Why that matters There is no certificate to check and no counter conversation to have. For anyone tired of asking, that is a genuinely restful thing. What it serves Fresh, reasonably priced laksa, ramen and pho with house-made plant-based proteins. Good to know 4.8 across 842 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 18 on Facebook. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Nolan Hill Halal Meat & Convenience 50 Nolanridge Ct NW #125, Calgary, AB T3R 1W7 – 4.5 ★ – takeout A halal meat shop and convenience store in Nolan Hill carrying fresh halal meat, frozen seafood and South Asian groceries in one stop. As a halal butcher and convenience store, meat sourcing is central to the business, though no separate third-party certifier is listed. The freezer is the useful part The frozen seafood selection is a genuine addition if you are used to halal grocers that stock fresh meat and nothing else. Good to know 4.5 across 42 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook - the strongest record among the northwest halal grocers on this map. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Nooren Samosa Ltd. 3-2650 36 St SE, Calgary, AB T2B 0Y3 – 4.5 ★ – takeout, delivery A family-run Forest Lawn samosa shop that has made its beef and chicken samosas with halal meat since opening in 2010. One thing, done for fifteen years Alongside the meat samosas there are vegetable samosas and other South Asian snacks. A shop this specialised staying open this long is its own recommendation. Good to know Pickup and delivery - a snack counter rather than a dining room. 4.5 across 160 Google reviews, and 92% recommended on Facebook. Inexpensive, at the $ band, with vegetarian options.
Nothing Fancy hand pull beef noodle&rice 683 10 St SW Unit 109, Calgary, AB T2P 5G3 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A small downtown noodle shop doing hand-pulled beef noodles and rice bowls, Lanzhou style - the northwest Chinese cooking that comes from the Hui Muslim community, which is why a Chinese restaurant turns up on a halal map at all. Check the wall yourself Google does not classify it as halal, and it has no website. What we have is a customer reporting that the halal certificates are hung on the wall. That is community word rather than something we have verified - so look for them yourself if it matters to you. Good to know Inexpensive, and one of the few halal options in the west end of downtown. 4.6 across 61 Google reviews. Lunch and dinner served, reservations accepted. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Orchard Restaurant 620 10 Ave SW #134, Calgary, AB T2R 1C3, Canada – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout An upscale downtown fusion room known for chandelier-lit brunch and dinner service, blending North American brunch classics with Middle Eastern and South Asian touches. The kitchen operates as fully halal, sourcing from halal suppliers, though like many boutique halal restaurants it does not publish a third-party certifier. The occasion room This is where people come for birthdays and anniversaries - reviewers say so directly, and the dining room books up because of it. Several mention the kitchen accommodating vegan and vegetarian guests without fuss. At the $$$ band it is the most expensive room in this stretch of the list, and the setting is what you are paying for alongside the food. Before you go Reserve at weekends. It fills with celebrations. Patio seating in summer. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert all served. Good for groups; no delivery - dine in or take out. 4.4 from more than 1,400 Google reviews, and 96% recommended on Facebook.
Original Shawarma 338 10 St NW #1, Calgary, AB T2N 1V9, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A straightforward shawarma counter in Kensington known for whole roasted chicken and generous platters carved fresh to order rather than pre-sliced. Halal meat is used throughout, consistent with standard practice at Calgary shawarma shops, without a separately advertised certifier. Order the whole chicken If you are feeding a group, the whole roasted chicken is the order to make rather than a stack of individual wraps. Reviewers describe the quality as consistently fresh and the staff as a reason to return. An honest note Not every review is glowing: one regular finds the proteins under-seasoned for their taste. Worth knowing what you are walking into - this is a kitchen that leans on freshness rather than heavy spicing. Good to know Live music, and reservations accepted. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children. Vegetarian options, with brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from close to 250 Google reviews.
Osmow's Shawarma (17 Ave SE) 4501 17 Ave SE Unit 310, Calgary, AB T2A 0T7 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Calgary location of the well-known halal Mediterranean shawarma chain, known chain-wide for its Chicken On the Rocks bowl and signature garlic sauce. As a major halal chain, Osmow's sources halal meat across its locations as core brand policy, though it does not typically publish a single third-party certifying body location by location. The garlic sauce is the signature Ask for extra if you already know it, or a small side of it if this is your first time - it is assertive, and better met on your own terms. Good to know A known quantity - if you have eaten at an Osmow's elsewhere, this is the same menu. 4.3 across more than 600 Google reviews, and 86% recommended on Facebook. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Osmow's Shawarma (University District) 4129 University Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 6K3 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The University District location of the halal Osmow's Shawarma chain, confirmed halal across all Canadian locations. Steps from campus A convenient shawarma stop on the neighbourhood's Retail Main Street, walking distance from the University of Calgary. Good to know 4.4 across more than 1,150 Google reviews. Good for children, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Papitos Chicken Grilled 1040 12 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0J6 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Portuguese-style flame-grilled chicken spot in the Beltline, in the same vein as Nando's or Barcelos - whole chicken, wraps and bowls finished with a peri-peri-style sauce. Run by a Muslim family and community-sourced as halal, without a separately listed third-party certifier. What to order The whole chicken with a side is the most-ordered combo, and reviewers consistently call it some of the best grilled halal chicken in the city. Good to know 4.7 across 12 Google reviews - a strong score from a small, young sample. Good for children, with lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Parsa Kabob 8906 Macleod Trail SE, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan, Persian and Turkish kebab kitchen on Macleod Trail operating alongside its own butcher and grocery counter, so the meat used in the kitchen is sourced right on site. Halal meat is used throughout as standard for Afghan and Persian cooking, with the in-house butcher rather than a separate third-party certifier. Shop while you are there The attached grocery section is worth browsing if you want to pick up halal cuts to cook at home after the meal. Few kitchens on this map let you do both in one stop. A young rating Only 42 Google reviews so far, and they are mixed: warm praise for the service alongside a report of a chapli kebab arriving cold. Worth knowing this is a newer entry without the long track record most of the kitchens around it have. Good to know Good for children, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pekko 227 10 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1V5 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Kensington fried-and-grilled chicken spot serving sandwiches and bowls with globally inspired flavours - Korean fried chicken, Nashville hot, Jamaican jerk. All food is certified halal, community-confirmed. Order a bowl The Pekko Bowls - basmati rice, kale salad and smoked corn salad topped with your choice of chicken - are the most-ordered item, and reviewers consistently praise the portion size for the price. Good to know Live music, good for children, reservations accepted. 4.6 across 166 Google reviews, with vegetarian options. Dinner only - worth checking before an early visit. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Peshawari Kabab Hut 55 Westwinds Crescent NE, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2 – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Pakistani restaurant in Westwinds known for chapli kabab, mutton karahi and kabuli pulao, drawing on Peshawari and broader northern Pakistani cooking. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Pakistani restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Order the mutton The mutton karahi is the richer, more intensely flavoured choice against the far more common chicken version - that is the reason to come here specifically. Good to know Live music, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.1 across 99 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pharmasave Forest Hills 5315 17 Ave SE #3, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – delivery A Pharmasave at the eastern end of International Avenue, and the pharmacy on this list that reviewers most often describe using for a complicated medication list rather than a one-off prescription. Good to know Good with multiple medications. The recurring note is feeling supported when several prescriptions have to be kept in step. Delivers. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm. Rated 4.7 from 42 Google reviews.
Pharmasave Genesis Centre & Compounding Pharmacy 7555 Falconridge Blvd NE Unit 30, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ – delivery A Pharmasave with a compounding lab, in the plaza beside the Genesis Centre on Falconridge Boulevard - which makes it the closest pharmacy to the community hall, gym and mosque space that most of northeast Calgary passes through in a given week. Good to know Compounding on site. Doses and forms that are not made commercially - a liquid instead of a tablet, a strength that is not stocked - are prepared here rather than ordered in. They chase shortages. One review describes the pharmacist phoning around and calling back with a price for a drug that was out of stock across the city. Delivers, and opens at 8:30am on weekdays - early, for this list. Hours Weekdays 8:30am to 7:30pm, Saturdays 9am to 6pm, closed Sundays. Rated 5.0 from 26 Google reviews.
Pharmasave Martindale 79 Martindale Blvd NE, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – delivery A Pharmasave on Martindale Boulevard, open seven days and later than most of its neighbours. Good to know Travel testing and vaccination. Reviewers describe booking pre-travel testing around a flight date rather than being given the first available slot. Delivers. A small shop floor. Reviewers note the counter sits close to the till, so a private question is worth asking for privately. Hours Weekdays 9am to 8pm, weekends 9am to 7pm. Rated 4.4 from 36 Google reviews.
Pharmasave Omega 4715 88 Ave NE #1111, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – delivery A Pharmasave in the Saddle Ridge commercial block on 88 Avenue, with a treatment room alongside the dispensary. Good to know Delivers. Massage therapy on site as well as the pharmacy - book that separately rather than expecting it at the counter. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 9:30am to 6:30pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Rated 4.5 from 11 Google reviews - a small sample.
Pharmasave Whitehorn 4525 52 St NE, Calgary, AB – 3.7 ★ – delivery A Pharmasave on 52 Street, best known locally as a vaccination stop - a large share of its reviews are people who came in for a shot rather than a prescription. Good to know Vaccinations are a routine part of what they do, and reviewers single out the pharmacist, Ahmed, for it. Delivery and curbside pickup are both offered. Phone first for vaccine stock. Supply changes daily, and several reviews are about a wasted trip rather than the service. Hours Weekdays 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm, closed Sundays. Rated 3.7 from 38 Google reviews.
Pho Daddy 1304 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2R 0X8 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A build-your-own-bowl Vietnamese pho shop in the Beltline: pick your broth, your protein and your toppings. Halal pho is rare here All food is certified halal, community-confirmed - and reviewers call out the halal pho specifically, because halal Vietnamese food is uncommon in Calgary. That is the reason this one is on the map rather than the broth. Good to know Reasonable prices for the portion size, at the $ band. 4.6 across more than 1,100 Google reviews. Vegetarian options, with lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pioneer Pharmacy 4302 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – delivery A small pharmacy in the Nucare clinic building on 17 Avenue SE, trading online as V-Care. Recently renovated, and cheaper than the chains on the same street according to reviewers who have compared. Good to know Lower prices than the big chains is the point reviewers make most often. They help with coverage. One review describes the pharmacist explaining the Alberta Adult Health Benefit and printing the form for it - the kind of help that is not part of the job. In the clinic building, so the prescription can be filled on the way out. Delivers. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 10am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 3pm. Rated 4.9 from 10 Google reviews - a small but unanimous record.
Pita Basket Cafe 503 6 St SW, Calgary, AB – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Lebanese cafe downtown serving stuffed pitas, shawarma and fresh salads, aimed at a quick but satisfying lunch. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese restaurant practice, without a separately listed certification body. The lighter order The stuffed pitas are the pick if a full shawarma platter is more than you want at midday. Corporate catering Reviewers describe ordering at short notice for a corporate event and having it hand-delivered and properly presented - worth knowing if you need halal catering downtown at speed. Good to know Patio seating, seating inside for walk-ins, and reservations accepted. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.2 from a small count of 6 Google reviews. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pita Basket Sunridge 3221 Sunridge Way NE Unit 140, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Sunridge location of Pita Basket, serving halal Lebanese shawarma wraps and platters. One of several Pita Basket locations across the city. A known quantity If you have eaten at another Pita Basket, this is the same menu - the value here is the northeast address rather than a different kitchen. Good to know 4.3 across around 1,300 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pita Express 435 4 St SW Ste 207, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Lebanese pita and shawarma counter downtown, keeping its meat halal throughout. What reviewers rate Fast, friendly service and daily specials - worth asking what the special is rather than ordering off the board by habit. Good to know 4.6 across 61 Google reviews - a small but positive sample. Breakfast, lunch and dinner served, with vegetarian options. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pita King - Chestermere 100 Marina Dr, Chestermere, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Lebanese shawarma and donair spot on Chestermere's Marina Drive - a sister location to Pita Basket - known for garlic fries and baklava. Halal meat is used throughout as standard Lebanese restaurant practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Order the garlic fries They are a specific menu item worth having alongside a shawarma wrap rather than defaulting to a plain side. Good to know 4.7 across more than 400 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pita Nutso Shawarma 555 11 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal shawarma shop in the Beltline, keeping its shawarma and bowls halal across the menu. What it is known for Generous portions and friendly, quick service - which is most of what a downtown lunch counter needs to get right. Good to know 4.5 across 672 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pizza Bae 4604 Bowness Rd NW, Calgary, AB T3B 0B3 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A wood-fired halal pizza shop in Montgomery marketing itself as one of Calgary's top halal pizza spots, with 100% halal ingredients across the menu. Community-confirmed halal, and reviewers mention the halal pizza specifically. What to order The Donair Pizza and the Chipotle Chicken Pizza are the standouts - the donair one in particular is not something a conventional pizzeria offers. Good to know Gluten-free options available. 4.8 across close to 700 Google reviews. Live music, good for children, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Pizzorama Chestermere 300 Merganser Dr W #106, Chestermere, AB – 4.6 ★ – takeout, delivery A halal, takeout-only pizza spot in Chestermere with an Indian-inspired twist - tandoori chicken and butter chicken pizzas. Halal meat toppings are used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. Order the butter chicken It is the one locals recommend over the more standard options - the reason to come here rather than to a conventional pizza shop. Good to know No dine-in seating - plan on takeout or delivery. 4.6 across 101 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 26 on Facebook. Vegetarian options, with lunch and dinner served.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (17 Ave SW) 1304 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2T 0C3 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Beltline location of the Louisiana-inspired fried chicken chain, known for its Bonafide Chicken, hand-battered tenders and Cajun-spiced sides. Check the certificate on your first visit Popeyes' Canadian chicken supply is IFANCA-certified halal chain-wide, and this specific location has been confirmed halal by the local Calgary Muslim community. But certification can vary location by location, so it is worth a quick look for the halal certificate at the counter the first time you go rather than assuming it carries over. Good to know Nearly 5,000 Google reviews at 4.5 - one of the largest samples on this map, though that reflects the chain rather than the halal question. Patio seating, good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Raihaan Oudh 950 Arbour Lake Rd NW Unit 316, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – delivery An attar and bakhoor house in Arbour Lake, run by Taher and Husain and open by appointment - phone before you go. It is the most specifically Islamic fragrance business on this map: alcohol-free attar oils, bukhur and resins to burn, and the electric burners to burn them on, rather than a wall of designer bottles. What they carry Attar oils, sold as oils rather than sprays - reviewers describe layering them as a base under a Western fragrance to make it last. Bakhoor, bukhur and resins, plus electric burners at around $50 - one of the few places in the city selling both the incense and the burner. Agarwood and musk are the scents reviewers name most, and the gift boxes get mentioned nearly as often. Good to know Call first. The listing says by appointment only and reviewers repeat it - it is not a walk-in shop. Delivers. Closed Sundays; otherwise 8am to 8pm. Rated 4.9 from 24 Google reviews.
Raja Foods Marlborough 4100 Marlborough Dr NE #5, Calgary, AB T2A 2Z5, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Marlborough breakfast institution known for halwa puri and nihari, drawing a weekend crowd that treats it as a ritual. Halal meat is used throughout as standard for Pakistani breakfast cooking, without a separate certifying body listed. Go early at the weekend The halwa puri crowd builds fast and dishes can sell out before midday. Reviewers describe the puris as properly done, and beef keema with taftan comes up as the other order worth making. Good to know More than 2,300 Google reviews - one of the most-reviewed halal kitchens on this map, and still at 4.6. Live music, unusual for a breakfast spot. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, and service running breakfast through dessert. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Inexpensive, at the $ band.
Raja's Grill Calgary 4524 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB T2E 3V8, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A family-run Pakistani BBQ kitchen on Edmonton Trail known for tandoori fish and charcoal-grilled meats, cooked the traditional way over open flame. The family sources halal meat as standard practice, in keeping with typical Pakistani halal cooking, rather than carrying a separate certification. Ask for it by name The tandoori fish is the dish locals request, and it is worth ordering even if you came in for kebabs. Reviewers also name the butter chicken, the biryani and the garlic naan; one calls it a new top eat in the city outright. Good to know Breakfast through dessert - an unusually wide service for a BBQ house. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options on the menu. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 1,200 Google reviews, and 94% recommended across 46 Facebook reviews.
Real Canadian Pizza 55 Westwinds Crescent NE Unit 244, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A 100% halal pizza shop in the northeast serving pizza, wings and sides - the standard North American pizza-shop menu built on halal ingredients. Halal meat toppings are used throughout as the shop's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. When pizza is the point Most halal options in this part of the city are South Asian or Middle Eastern. This is the one for a group that specifically wants pizza, without anyone having to check the toppings. Good to know 4.3 across 18 Google reviews - a young count. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Royal Canadian Pizza 2774 32 St NE, Calgary, AB – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal pizza shop in the northeast - a Canadian pizza brand that has served the city for more than 19 years. What reviewers call out The halal pizzas specifically, alongside wings and other classic pizzeria fare. Good to know 4.2 across 356 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Royal Grill BBQ 4774 Westwinds Dr NE #320, Calgary, AB T3J 0L7 – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Pakistani BBQ house in the Westwinds plaza, built around charcoal-grilled kebabs and biryani - chicken biryani is the thing it advertises hardest. What we can and cannot say about the halal status The kitchen presents itself as halal - the mark is on its own menus and promotions - though no separate certifying body is named, and the restaurant's website does not mention it at all. This is the operator's own statement rather than a certificate we have seen. Good to know Inexpensive, and open late. A short walk from the Westwinds LRT, which is worth knowing if you are not driving. 4.2 across 87 Google reviews. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Rundle Pharmacy & Travel Clinic 3735 Rundlehorn Dr NE #11, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – delivery The most-reviewed pharmacy on this map by a wide margin, on Rundlehorn Drive, running a travel clinic and TB testing alongside the dispensary. Open seven days, including Sunday. Good to know Travel clinic and TB testing - the reason a lot of people come from outside Rundle. Delivers. Open until 8pm on weekdays, and Sunday mornings 10am to 2pm. Hours Weekdays 9am to 8pm, Saturdays 9am to 5pm, Sundays 10am to 2pm. Rated 4.5 from more than 230 Google reviews, which makes it the steadiest figure here.
Ruth's Chris Steak House 294, 115 9 Ave SE, 2nd Floor, Calgary, AB T2G 0P5 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in The Calgary location of the classic American steakhouse chain, at the base of the Calgary Tower. A dedicated halal menu Not an option buried in the regular menu - a separate halal menu with halal-prepared chicken, lamb and select steaks. For a chain steakhouse of this profile, that is unusual. Before you go $$$$, with reservations accepted. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.3 across 427 Google reviews, and 94% recommended across 763 on Facebook - one of the largest Facebook samples on this entire map.
Saddletowne Pharmacy 72 Saddletowne Cir NE, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ A recent arrival on Saddletowne Circle, by the LRT station and the shops. It keeps the latest hours of any independent pharmacy on this map - 9am to 9pm on weekdays, and until 8pm on both weekend days - which is the difference between picking up a prescription after work and waiting until tomorrow. Good to know Open until 9pm, seven days. Nothing else in this list stays open as late. Owner-run. Reviews name the owner, Hamid, and the pharmacist, Aimen, and describe unhurried counselling rather than a queue. New, and rated accordingly - a perfect score, but from a small number of reviews so far. Hours Weekdays 9am to 9pm, weekends 10am to 8pm. Rated 5.0 from 18 Google reviews.
Safari Grill 255 28 St SE #100, Calgary, AB T2A 5K4 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An East African restaurant near Forest Lawn known for mishkaki skewers, mogo and Tanzanian-style curries, in a safari-themed dining room. Ask at the counter This one is community-sourced as halal, but the restaurant does not post explicit halal signage or certification online. Worth confirming sourcing at the counter on a first visit rather than assuming. Why it is worth the trip East African cooking is barely represented on this map. Mishkaki and mogo are not things you will find at the shawarma counter down the road. Good to know 4.4 across close to 700 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 34 on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Safari Meat Market Inc. 5010 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0T7 – 4.7 ★ A highly-rated halal meat wholesaler and retailer on the 17 Ave SE halal corridor in Forest Lawn. Where the meat comes from Known for quality cuts and onsite service, sourced from farmers who avoid antibiotics and growth hormones - a more specific sourcing claim than most shops here make. You are spoilt for choice on this street Several halal butchers sit within a few blocks of each other along 17 Ave SE. If you are making the trip, it is worth walking the strip rather than stopping at the first one. Good to know 4.7 across 160 Google reviews. Wholesale and retail both - useful if you are buying in quantity.
Sage Hill Crossing Halal Meat & Grocery 54 Sage Hill Passage NW, Calgary, AB T3R 1Z5 – 3.9 ★ – takeout A halal meat shop and grocery in the northwest carrying fresh halal meat, fish and ethnic groceries. As a dedicated halal butcher, meat sourcing is the core of the business, though no separate certifying body is listed. Why it is on the map Halal butchers cluster heavily in Calgary's northeast. This is a convenient northwest option if you would rather not cross the city for meat - that is the practical case for it. Good to know Fish as well as meat, which not every halal butcher carries. 3.9 across 27 Google reviews - a small sample, and the softest rating among the northwest grocers here. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Sallora 305 16 Ave NW, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern grill on 16th Avenue NW known for chicken mandi and fresh falafel plates, covering both the rice-and-meat and the vegetarian ends of the menu. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certification body. A safe first order The chicken mandi is what most reviewers single out. Good to know 4.3 from around 1,500 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 15 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Sara’s Cuisine 5441 Falsbridge Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3J 3E9, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An early-morning Pakistani breakfast spot in Falconridge best known for halwa puri and nihari, popular with families who make a weekend ritual of it. Halal meat is used throughout as standard for Pakistani breakfast cooking, without a separate certifying body listed. Arrive early at weekends The halwa puri crowd builds quickly and popular items run out. On Eid it is busier still - one reviewer describes a 40-minute wait for a table after putting their name down, which is worth planning around rather than being surprised by. Good to know The room is the draw as much as the food - reviewers describe it as warm and welcoming, and name staff. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from close to 650 Google reviews.
Savanna Grocery & Halal Meat 9052 46 St NE, Calgary, AB T3J 4E4 – 4 ★ – takeout A halal grocery store and butcher in the northeast with a wide selection of ethnic goods alongside fresh halal meat cut at the counter. As a dedicated halal butcher and grocer, halal sourcing is the core of the business rather than an add-on, though no separate certifying body is listed. Worth browsing past the meat counter The ethnic grocery selection is broader than the store's size suggests - that is the reason to come here over a larger shop with a thinner range. Check what you are buying At 4.0 across 60 Google reviews the average is fair, but the recent reviews are not: several raise complaints about product quality and about how a dispute was handled. This map does not verify individual accounts either way - but it is worth checking dates on packaged goods at the till, which is sound practice at any grocer.
Savanna Market CommunityRx Pharmacy 9036 46 St NE Unit 206, Calgary, AB – 4 ★ – delivery The pharmacy counter inside Savanna Market, the halal grocery and bazaar on 46 Street - so it is the one you can reach in the same trip as the meat counter and the produce aisle. Good to know Inside a halal market, which makes it the convenient stop it is. Delivers. The reviews are genuinely mixed. Praise for individual staff sits beside repeated complaints about phone waits and counter manner. Worth reading before you transfer a prescription. Hours Weekdays 9am to 6pm, Saturdays 9am to 4pm, closed Sundays. Rated 4.0 from 44 Google reviews.
SavannaBazaar Pharmacy & Compounding Centre 5850 88 Ave NE Unit 8120, Calgary, AB – 3.6 ★ – delivery A pharmacy and compounding centre inside Savanna Bazaar on 88 Avenue, sharing the unit with a medical centre - handy if you are seeing the doctor and filling the prescription in one stop, and the source of most of the complaints, which are about the clinic's waits rather than the counter. Good to know Compounding on site. Free parking - lot, street and garage. Delivers. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Rated 3.6 from 19 Google reviews, and the split is worth reading: parents of young children rate it highly, walk-in clinic patients much less so.
Sector 17 - Street Food Eatery Westwinds 3770 Westwinds Dr NE #304, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indian street food eatery in Westwinds, known for its Aloo Tikki Noodle Burger and other Desi Indo-Chinese street food. What reviewers rate Authentic, well-balanced spicing across the menu - a common complaint about street-food menus is that they flatten out, and reviewers say this one does not. Good to know 4.3 across around 1,400 Google reviews. Patio seating, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Seoul Fried Chicken Mission 2100 4 St SW, Calgary, AB T2S 1W7 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Korean fried chicken chain that switched its Calgary and Edmonton locations over to a fully halal menu - double-fried wings, drumsticks and boneless cuts in flavours like soy garlic and gochujang BBQ. The flagship This Mission location is the original of the two current Calgary spots. What to order The corn fritters are the popular side alongside the chicken - worth adding rather than defaulting to fries. Good to know 4.5 across close to 1,100 Google reviews. Patio seating, with lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shaganappi Mediterranean Market (17 Ave SW) 3919 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7E7 – 4.5 ★ The original Shaganappi Mediterranean Market, near Marda Loop, selling halal meat alongside an extensive selection of imported Middle Eastern goods. More than 25 years Part of Calgary's Mediterranean shopping scene for over a quarter century - this is the location the Macleod Trail store grew from. Good to know 4.5 across 556 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. A southwest option, where halal grocers are thinner on the ground.
Shaganappi Mediterranean Market (Macleod Trail) 9950 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2J 3K9 – 4.7 ★ A well-reviewed Mediterranean grocery market on Macleod Trail, selling halal meat alongside an extensive selection of imported Middle Eastern goods. More than 25 years It has been part of Calgary's Mediterranean shopping scene for over a quarter century - the second of two locations, the original being near Marda Loop. Good to know 4.7 across 537 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Delivery available.
Shaheen Grocery Store 4655 54 Ave NE Unit 105, Calgary, AB T3J 3Z4 – 4 ★ – takeout A halal grocery store in the northeast specialising in Iranian and Afghan products - halal meat, fresh naan and dry fruits. As a halal grocer, meat sourcing is central to the business rather than incidental, though there is no separately listed third-party certification. What sets it apart Iranian and Afghan pantry lines are thinly served in Calgary, which makes this a specific trip rather than a convenience stop. The fresh naan and the dry fruit selection are worth a look even if you came mainly for the meat counter. Good to know 4.0 across 45 Google reviews, and 88% recommended across 18 on Facebook. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Shawarma and Falafel City 1245 Kensington Rd NW, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern shawarma shop in Kensington, keeping its donair and shawarma meat halal. What it is known for Generous portions in a cosy, mom-and-pop setting - a small independent rather than a chain counter, which is the reason to pick it. Good to know 4.5 across around 1,100 Google reviews. Good for groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma Barlow 106 Meridian Rd NE, Calgary, AB T2A 2N6, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Meridian Road shawarma counter known for generously portioned platters and a donair poutine that mashes up Middle Eastern and Canadian comfort food. The kitchen sources halal meat throughout in keeping with standard shawarma-shop practice, without a separate certifying body listed. The dish that sets it apart The donair poutine is what makes this a different stop from a typical shawarma counter, and it is worth trying at least once. Reviewers order platters and a poutine together and describe it as consistent visit after visit. Good to know Online ordering for takeout comes up in reviews as working well. Reviewers make a point of how clean it is - a relaxed neighbourhood room rather than a fast-food counter. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from close to 2,000 Google reviews, and 96% recommended across 77 Facebook reviews.
Shawarma Cairo & Pizza 717 Edmonton Trl, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Middle Eastern shawarma and pizza spot on Edmonton Trail, keeping its shawarma meat halal throughout. Order the falafel shawarma That is what it is known for locally - a combination most shawarma counters do not put on the board. Good to know 4.7 across 970 Google reviews. Shawarma and pizza on one menu, which settles a common argument. Lunch, dinner and dessert served, with vegetarian options. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma City 272 Kinniburgh Blvd #106, Chestermere, AB – dine-in, takeout, delivery A newly opened independent halal shawarma and donair kitchen in Chestermere serving traditional Mediterranean street food. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certifying body. Check the hours first It is new enough that hours may still be settling - worth a call before making the trip. No reviews yet There is no Google rating at all on this listing so far, which means nobody has been first. If you go, leaving a review is genuinely useful to everyone else looking at this map - and it is an easy way to support a new independent halal business in Chestermere. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma Palace - 17 Ave SE 3912 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0S6 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A long-running shawarma and donair location on International Avenue, family owned and operating in Calgary since 2009, listed as a halal option by local directories. One platter feeds two Platters and wraps are generously portioned - a single platter can comfortably feed two people, which makes it a solid value pick rather than only a convenient one. Worth knowing This is part of a multi-location Calgary chain, and consistency varies slightly between locations. If you have eaten at another Shawarma Palace, this is the same menu but not necessarily the same night. Good to know 4.4 across more than 3,000 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma Palace - Falconridge 5208 Falsbridge Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Falconridge location of the halal Shawarma Palace chain, which keeps its beef and chicken shawarma halal across all its Calgary locations. Known for the portions Generously portioned wraps and platters - the same reputation the chain's other locations carry. Good to know 4.3 across around 1,900 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma Palace - Seton 3915 Market St, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Seton location of the Shawarma Palace chain, serving halal beef and lamb shawarma consistent with its other Calgary locations. What it is known for Fast, friendly service - and a 5.0 across 623 Google reviews, the strongest record of any Shawarma Palace location on this map. Good to know Good for children and groups. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarma Palace - Walden 19605 Walden Blvd SE #1121, Calgary, AB – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Walden location of the Shawarma Palace chain, which keeps its shawarma halal across all its Calgary-area locations. What it is known for Friendly, fast service - and at 4.8 across 895 Google reviews, one of the stronger records in the chain. Good to know Good for groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawarmalicious 502 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2S 0B1, Canada – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A long-running shawarma shop on 17th Avenue SW that has built its reputation on consistently fresh wraps rather than a flashy menu. It is a halal kitchen in the standard Calgary shawarma-shop tradition, without a separate certifying body listed. Stick to the classic Regulars order the chicken shawarma wrap and little else. It is simple, and it is the reason people keep coming back - one reviewer describes it as shawarma exactly as they remember their first one. Feeding a crowd Shawarma bites are a known catering order here - one reviewer describes them going down well at a University of Calgary hackathon. Worth knowing if you need halal catering for a group. Good to know More than 2,700 Google reviews at 4.8 - among the best-rated and most-reviewed on this map at once, which is rare. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for groups. Vegetarian options, with breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Shawdesi Bazaar Foods & Catering 55 Westwinds Crescent NE #127, Calgary, AB T3J 5H2 – 4.1 ★ – takeout, delivery A Bangladeshi grocery and catering business in the Westwinds plaza, which is really three things at once: a food store carrying the fish, spices and pantry goods Bangladeshi cooking needs, a takeout counter, and a caterer for the larger gatherings the northeast community holds. Come for the ingredients That is the main reason to know about it - the pantry rather than a plate. The catering side is the other reason to have the number. On the halal status Google classes it as a halal restaurant, and it sits in a plaza that is halal end to end - though no certifying body is named. Good to know 4.1 across 226 Google reviews. Takeout, delivery and grocery. Lunch served.
Shenny's - Pili Pili Crispy Fried Chicken 4803 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0V3, Canada – 5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A small halal spot on 17th Avenue SE built around Pili Pili-style crispy fried chicken and fries, with a short, focused menu. The kitchen uses halal chicken throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certifying body. A short menu, done properly Reviewers order the Pili Pili chicken and the Pili Pili fries and rate both - crisp, saucy, and generous for the price. Portion size and value come up more than once. Good to know A compact, quick-service space, better suited to takeout or a fast bite than a long sit-down meal. Inexpensive, at the $ band. Breakfast and brunch are served as well as lunch and dinner - unusual for a fried chicken counter. Vegetarian options available, and good for children. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Rated 5.0, though from a young count of 18 Google reviews.
Shinwari Karahi 11 Castleridge Blvd NE, Calgary, AB T3J 1L2 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Afghan and Pakistani karahi spot in Castleridge, 100% halal, known for Shinwari-style slow-cooked karahi, chapli kebab and fish pakora. Check the size before you order Portions and pricing run large for shared platters - worth asking about the karahi size if you are a smaller group, since this is the $$$ band and an over-order is an expensive mistake. Good to know 4.4 across 754 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Sizzling Grill Indo-Chinese Fine Dining (Coventry) 790 Coventry Dr NE, Calgary, AB T3K 4K4 – 4.1 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The Coventry branch of the halal Indo-Chinese restaurant, serving the Hakka Chinese and Indian fusion dishes found at its Cityscape sister. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certification body. Same menu, north side If you have eaten at Cityscape, this runs the same core menu closer to the north of the city. Reviewers describe the cooking as authentically Indo-Asian and spice-forward. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. 4.1 across 30 Google reviews - a young count - and 100% recommended on Facebook. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Sizzling Grill Indo-Chinese Fine Dining Cityscape 4310 104 Ave NE Unit 2170, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indo-Chinese grill in Cityscape known for Manchurian dishes and fried rice, blending Chinese cooking techniques with Indian spicing. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certification body. Start with the Manchurian If Indo-Chinese is new to you, the Manchurian dishes are the genre's signature preparation and the right first order. Reviewers also name the hot garlic dishes. Good to know It gets busy late - reviewers describe arriving at the end of the evening to a packed room and still being seated. More than 2,800 Google reviews at 4.4, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, with breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Skyview Grocery & Halal Meat 55 Skyview Ranch Rd NE #2116, Calgary, AB T3N 0E4 – 3.6 ★ – takeout, delivery A grocery store in Skyview Ranch carrying African and South Asian goods alongside a halal meat counter. Community-sourced as halal. A one-stop shop Pantry staples and fresh meat in the same visit - and the African grocery lines in particular are thinly served elsewhere on this map. Set your expectations At 3.6 across 330 Google reviews this is the softest rating among the halal grocers here, from a large enough sample to take seriously. Good to know Delivery available as well as pickup. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Skyview IDA Pharmacy 55 Skyview Ranch Rd NE #2104, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – delivery An IDA pharmacy on Skyview Ranch Road, open seven days and later than almost anything else in the far northeast. Its reviews read like a list of the things people find missing elsewhere: the phone is answered, faxes from the doctor arrive, refills are on record. Good to know Competitive dispensing fees, which reviewers compare directly and favourably against the chains. They answer the phone and follow up when a prescription comes in from a doctor - the single most repeated point in the reviews. Fills veterinary prescriptions too, per a long-standing regular. Delivers. Hours Weekdays 10am to 8pm, Saturdays 10am to 6pm, Sundays 11am to 5pm. Rated 4.1 from 67 Google reviews.
Smokehouse N Broaster Chicken 6805 Ogden Rd SE, Calgary, AB T2C 1B3 – 4.2 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A small neighbourhood diner in Ogden serving pressure-fried broaster chicken, sandwiches and poutine. All food is halal, community-sourced. Do not judge it from outside It is an unassuming hole-in-the-wall that has built a loyal local following - the brisket sandwich and the fried chicken are what people come back for. Good to know 4.2 across 315 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
South St. Burger 130 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2Z 4J2 – 4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery Check before you rely on this one. Google Maps now shows this location rebranded as "Smash Street Burger (Formerly South Street Burger)", and the halal position here was always narrower than a halal listing usually implies. What the halal option actually was The South St. Burger chain historically offered a halal-certified beef patty - sourced from 63 Acres - as an option alongside its regular non-halal menu, cooked to order on a separate grill. It was never a fully halal menu. Given the rebrand, and with no halal mentions in current reviews, it is worth confirming the halal option is still offered before making the trip. Good to know 4.0 across more than 880 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Spice Avenue 5075 Falconridge Blvd NE #610, Calgary, AB – 3.9 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Bangladeshi restaurant in Falconridge known for biryani, bhuna - a slow-cooked, thick curry - and fresh naan. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Order past the biryani The bhuna is the dish to try if you want something beyond the biryani most diners default to. Reviewers describe returning specifically when they want authentic Bangladeshi cooking, and rate the welcome. Good to know A small sample so far: 20 Google reviews at 3.9, and 5 on Facebook at 68% recommended. Both counts are too low to settle anything. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Sultan's Tent 4, 14 St NW, Calgary, AB T2N 1Z4 – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout A Moroccan fine-dining restaurant in Kensington running since 1988, styled after a Berber tent with private dining options - couscous, tajines and kebabs, plus a full tasting menu. Community-sourced as halal. Nearly forty years in That makes it one of the longest-running restaurants on this entire map, in a cuisine barely represented elsewhere on it. Before you go Reservations recommended - this is a planned evening rather than a quick bite. $$$, dinner only, with vegetarian options. 4.5 across 6 Google reviews - a very small sample for a restaurant this old, so treat the score as thin rather than telling. Dine in or take out. Community-sourced as halal - worth confirming with staff when you book.
TAAJ Halal Meats - Wholesale . Retail 4721 17 Ave SE Unit C, Calgary, AB T2A 0T1 – 4.7 ★ A wholesale and retail halal meat shop on 17 Ave SE, part of the Taaj Grocery family of businesses in Forest Lawn. By the case or by the cut It sells halal cuts by the case for bulk buyers and in smaller retail portions - which makes it useful for a household and for an event, from the same counter. Good to know 4.7 across 28 Google reviews - a small but strong sample. On the 17 Ave SE halal corridor, alongside several other butchers.
Taj Kabob - Afghan Street Food 11135 14 St NE #215, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Afghan street food counter in the far northeast, keeping its kabobs halal from scratch daily. What it is good at Quick, good-value kabob wraps and bowls - a counter rather than a dining room, and priced accordingly. Good to know 4.6 across 919 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Taj Mahal Restaurant 4816 Macleod Trail SW, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indian restaurant on Macleod Trail operating since 1973, known for its lunch and dinner buffets rather than a strictly à-la-carte menu. Halal meat is used throughout as the restaurant's long-standing policy, without a separately listed certifying body. More than fifty years in That makes it one of the oldest halal kitchens in Calgary by some distance, and it is family-run. Reviewers describe the Wednesday buffet as the one to plan around, and rate the dinner buffet as strong value. Good to know The buffet format makes it easy if a group wants to sample broadly in one visit. 4.4 from more than 800 Google reviews, and 92% recommended across 47 on Facebook. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Taketomi Village 920 36 St NE #126, Calgary, AB – 3.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Hakka Chinese and Indo-Chinese restaurant in the northeast known for Manchurian dishes and chicken pakora. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated policy, without a separately listed certification body. What to order The chicken pakora as a starter, alongside the more familiar Manchurian mains. Opinion is genuinely divided At 3.4 across close to 650 reviews this is one of the weaker ratings on the map, and the reviews bear that out rather than being a fluke of a small sample: one party celebrated a birthday here and had a wonderful dinner, another was flatly disappointed with the food. A large, established count sitting at 3.4 means the inconsistency is the pattern, not an off night. Good to know Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Tandoori Grill Indo-Chinese Cuisine 515 4 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown Indo-Chinese restaurant where, per reviewers, all the chicken and meat served is halal. Known for sizzling tandoori grills and Indo-Chinese specialties like Hakka noodles and Manchurian. Worth a word at the counter The halal status here rests on reviewer reports rather than posted certification - worth confirming on a first visit if you are strict about it. Good to know 4.3 across around 1,100 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Taqueria El Chefe 2316 27 Ave NE #8, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mexican street food kitchen in the northeast, best known for birria tacos, quesadillas and an unusual birria pizza that mashes two comfort foods together. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. The order to make The birria pizza is the novelty worth trying - one reviewer says whoever thought of it deserves a standing ovation - alongside the more traditional tacos. Why it matters Halal Mexican is genuinely thin on the ground in Calgary. This is one of very few places on this map serving it, which is reason enough to make the trip if tacos are what you are after. Good to know 4.5 from close to 1,000 Google reviews - a well-established rating. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children. Breakfast through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Taradale Pharmacy 6520 Falconridge Blvd NE Unit 525, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – delivery Part of the CommunityRx group, in the Falconridge Boulevard plaza that serves Taradale. Small enough that the staff learn who you are, which is the comparison reviewers keep drawing with the chain counters. Good to know Delivery and curbside pickup are both offered. Fully step-free - accessible entrance, parking, seating and restroom, which is unusual enough in a strip-mall unit to be worth saying. Closed Sundays, and Monday opens an hour earlier than the rest of the week. Hours Monday 9am to 6pm, Tuesday to Friday 10am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Rated 4.1 from 29 Google reviews.
Taste of Yemen 1033 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A 17th Avenue kitchen known for Yemeni mandi - slow-roasted, spice-rubbed lamb or chicken served over fragrant rice - plus a complimentary soup that starts almost every meal. It is Muslim-owned and uses halal meat throughout, in keeping with traditional Yemeni cooking, rather than carrying an outside certification. Don't skip the soup It arrives free with the meal and it is a genuine highlight, not a courtesy. Beyond that, the rice and lamb is what reviewers order and re-order, and several make a point of the value: main dishes large enough that half comes home. Good to know Go early at weekends. The dining room fills fast and there is often a short wait. Live music - one of the few halal kitchens in the city that has it. Family-friendly, good for groups, with a patio and reservations accepted. Vegetarian options available, and every meal from breakfast to dessert is served. Getting it Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 3,700 Google reviews - one of the largest review counts of any halal restaurant in Calgary.
Tasty Halal Store 3304 64 St NE #24, Calgary, AB T1Y 5R4 – 4.5 ★ A Mediterranean and Middle Eastern halal grocery in northeast Calgary, selling fresh halal meat alongside tandoor bread and specialty pantry items. Three ways to buy In-store shopping, curbside pickup and delivery - more flexibility than most halal grocers on this map offer. Good to know 4.5 across 86 Google reviews. A Mediterranean pantry rather than a South Asian one, which sets it apart from most northeast grocers here.
Tebyan Supermarket & Halal Meat 908 Edmonton Trl #3, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal grocery and butcher on Edmonton Trail, selling fresh halal meat alongside a broader grocery selection. The African aisles Reviewers note a particularly good North and East African grocery selection - lines that are thinly served elsewhere on this map, and the reason to come here specifically. Good to know 4.6 across 146 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, with delivery available.
Temple Pharmacy 7196 Temple Dr NE #24, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – delivery An independent on Temple Drive whose reviews are almost entirely written by people who left a chain pharmacy for it and are explaining why. The theme is time: questions answered without being rushed, and being served by someone who recognises you. Good to know Delivers. They will serve you at closing. More than one review describes arriving on the hour and being helped anyway. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 9:30am to 7pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Rated 4.7 from 51 Google reviews.
Termeh Cafe 7337 Sierra Morena Blvd SW Unit 2, Calgary, AB T3H 3V4 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Persian restaurant in Signal Hill known for kabobs, saffron rice and a warm, elegant dining room. Confirm with staff on your first visit This one is community-sourced as halal, but the restaurant posts no explicit halal signage online and no reviewers mention halal specifically. Worth asking about sourcing before you order rather than assuming. Good to know 4.3 across close to 1,000 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 27 on Facebook. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Biryani Room 412 Memorial Dr, Calgary, AB – 4.5 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An Indian biryani and momo spot on Memorial Drive known for bold spicing and generous portions at the heartier end of the biryani spectrum. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed certifying body. Order the momos too They are a genuine second specialty, not an afterthought - worth having as a starter if you know this place only for rice. Set your expectations Reviews are split and it is worth saying so: one rates the spicing highly but notes it is not authentic Hyderabadi biryani and finds the price on the higher side; others describe a flavourful, well-portioned meal. At 144 Google reviews the sample is still small. Good to know Vegetarian options, with lunch and dinner served. 4.5 at the $$ band. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Burger Mechanic 4014 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2G 2R7 – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A scratch-made smash burger and English-style fish-and-chips shop near Chinook, serving 100% halal burgers alongside clam chowder and peri peri fries. The menus say so Community-confirmed halal, and the menus state it plainly - which is more than many places on this map do, and saves the conversation at the counter. What to order The Holy Beef Burger, and the complimentary soup that reviewers keep mentioning. The price-to-portion ratio draws consistent praise. Good to know 4.7 across close to 1,200 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. Good for children and groups, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Casbah 720 11 Ave SW Lower Level, Calgary, AB T2R 0E4 – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery An upscale, dimly-lit Moroccan restaurant in a Beltline basement space, known for couscous fassi and bastilla - two dishes you will struggle to find anywhere else on this map. Confirm before you book Community-sourced as halal, with no explicit halal signage posted online and no reviewers mentioning it. Given this is a reservation-and-occasion restaurant rather than a counter, it is worth confirming sourcing with staff before booking a table, not after you arrive. Good to know 4.4 across 865 Google reviews. Dinner only, with reservations accepted and vegetarian options. Good for groups. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Curry Culture - Chestermere 175 Chestermere Station Way #204, Chestermere, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indian restaurant in Chestermere with an extensive menu of curries, biryani and sweets, sourcing its meat from the halal butcher right next door. Sourcing you can walk to Because the meat comes directly from an adjacent halal butcher, the sourcing here is about as traceable as it gets for a sit-down restaurant, even without a separate outside certifying body. That is a stronger answer than most kitchens on this map can give. Ask what the specialty is The menu is large enough that a recommendation helps - staff will narrow it down to the day's strength. Good to know 4.4 across more than 600 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Food Chemist - Chinook 156 58 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T2H 0A2, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal wings-and-burgers spot near Chinook built around bold, inventive sauce combinations rather than a traditional menu. The kitchen sources halal meat throughout as its stated policy, without a separate outside certifying body. Ask what the current favourite is The sauce lineup changes periodically, so staff are the best guide - and reviewers say they are happy to guide, including talking newcomers through a menu that runs long. If you like heat or unusual pairings, this is the room for it. Also worth knowing The traditional wings hold up on their own: reviewers who have been three or four times describe them as consistently juicy with a proper crisp. Upgrading a side to poutine comes up as a recommendation staff make unprompted. Good to know Lunch, dinner and dessert - no breakfast service. Good for groups, with vegetarian options available. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 700 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook.
The Maharaja Perfumes 6004 Country Hills Blvd NE #1660, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ A fragrance shop in the Cornerstone plaza on Country Hills Boulevard, and the latest-closing shop of its kind in the northeast - open until 11pm every night of the week. The business is designer-inspired scents at a fraction of counter prices, with everything on the floor open to test. Good to know Open 11am to 11pm, seven days. Nothing else in this category keeps hours like it. Everything is testable. Reviewers specifically contrast this with shops that keep the stock sealed behind the counter. Oud is the thing to ask for - the small oud bottles come up repeatedly, and on price as much as on quality. Free parking in the lot and on the street. Worth reading first Rated 4.9 from 19 Google reviews, but the dissenting review is a specific one: that a couple of scents smelled markedly different from their testers and faded fast. Test on skin and give it an hour before buying several.
The Taste Factory (Take Out-Dine in-Catering) 5150 47 St NE #3107, Calgary, AB T3J 4N4, Canada – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A 24-hour Pakistani halal spot in the northeast, built for odd hours: parathas, nihari and sweets at any time of day or night. The kitchen sources halal meat as standard practice for Pakistani cuisine, without listing a third-party certifier. The late-night option There is not much competition for a halal kitchen at 3am in Calgary, and that alone makes this one worth knowing about. The nihari is the dish to judge it by - it is the test of a kitchen's slow cooking, and reviewers travel across the northeast for it. Also worth ordering The paratha draws praise for being crisp outside and soft within, and the halwa puri comes up as a favourite among people who order it regularly. Good to know Catering is part of the business - it is in the name. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Breakfast through dessert, which the 24-hour service makes literal. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.3 from more than 800 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook.
The Turkish Rotisserie 2770 32 Ave NE #42, Calgary, AB T1Y 0B4 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A small, family-run Turkish rotisserie in the northeast, 100% halal, known for a whole roasted chicken deal that is one of the better-value plates in the city. Made in house The buns and doner wraps are made in house rather than bought in - which for a rotisserie this size is the difference worth paying for. Plan on takeout Seating is limited, so it leans toward takeout more than a sit-down meal. Good to know 4.8 across 673 Google reviews. Patio seating, and good for children. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
The Village Flatbread Co. 2511 17 Ave SW, Calgary, AB T3E 7V3 – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A gluten-free and vegan-friendly flatbread pizza spot in Richmond, built around celiac-safe crusts and creative toppings. Gluten-free does not mean halal Worth stating plainly: this is community-sourced as halal, but the reviews focus entirely on the allergen-friendly menu and none of them mention halal. An allergen-conscious kitchen is not automatically a halal one - confirm meat sourcing with staff before ordering. Who it is for If you are cooking around celiac disease and halal at the same time, that is a genuinely short list in Calgary, and this is on it - subject to the check above. Good to know 4.6 across 590 Google reviews, and 94% recommended across 44 on Facebook. Patio seating, good for children, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served.
TK Grocery and Halal Meat 9639 Macleod Trl SW, Calgary, AB – 5 ★ A halal meat and grocery shop on Macleod Trail SW, selling fresh halal cuts alongside everyday grocery items. What reviewers highlight Friendly, helpful staff and a clean shop - modest praise, but the two things that decide whether you go back to a butcher. Good to know 5.0 across 7 Google reviews - a small sample. A south-side option, where halal butchers are less common than in the northeast.
Toum (SAIT - Aldred Centre) Aldred Centre, SAIT, Calgary, AB T2M 4W7 – takeout A halal chicken food-court vendor inside SAIT's Aldred Centre, listed on SAIT's own campus dining page as offering halal chicken. For students between classes That is who this is for - a convenient halal lunch on campus, where the options are otherwise limited. Check the hours before you go Hours follow the Aldred Centre's food court schedule, which shifts with the academic calendar. Worth checking SAIT's dining page rather than turning up. Good to know No Google rating at all yet - a campus vendor rather than a destination restaurant. Takeout, at the $ band.
Turca Breakfast House 2604 4 St NW, Calgary, AB T2M 3A1, Canada – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Turkish breakfast specialist on 4th Street NW serving generous spreads of cheeses, olives, eggs and pastries meant to be shared, with tea poured throughout the meal. It is a halal kitchen in the Turkish tradition, using halal meat in any cooked items on the spread, without a separate outside certification. Come with an appetite, and a friend The breakfast spread is designed for sharing, not solo ordering. Reviewers point to the VIP breakfast set as the one to get between two - several say it was enough food for more than the two of them. The simit platter comes up as the lighter alternative. Good to know It is a destination - reviewers describe returning whenever they are in Calgary. Patio seating, good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Vegetarian options, and service runs from breakfast right through to dessert. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.7 from more than 1,000 Google reviews.
Turkish Kebab House SE 5016 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery The original Turkish Kebab House, on 17th Avenue SE, serving the same charcoal-grilled kebabs, Iskender and lahmacun as the newer Macleod Trail SW location. Halal meat is used throughout as the kitchen's stated practice, without a separately listed third-party certifier. The regulars still prefer this one Longtime customers swear by the original, so it is worth the trip out to International Avenue rather than assuming the newer branch is identical. Good to know 4.7 across more than 1,200 Google reviews - the same rating as the SW branch, from a large independent sample. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted. Brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Turkish Kebab House SW 9697 Macleod Trl SW, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A cosy Turkish kitchen on Macleod Trail South built around a charcoal grill, turning out kebabs, lahmacun and slow-braised stews plated with warm pita and grilled vegetables. Like most independent halal kitchens in Calgary it doesn't advertise a third-party certifier, but the owners are Muslim-operated and every cut of meat comes from halal suppliers. What to order Go hungry - portions run large. Regulars point to the daily lamb special as the standout, and the menu carries a picture for every dish, which makes ordering easy if Turkish grill names are unfamiliar. Reviewers single out the breakfast service in particular. Good to know Every meal of the day. Breakfast, brunch, lunch, dinner and dessert are all served. Built for a table of friends. Good for groups and for children, with a patio for the warmer months. Reservations accepted, worth using at weekends. Vegetarian options sit alongside the grill. Getting it Dine in, take out, or order through Uber Eats and SkipTheDishes. Rated 4.7 from more than 1,800 Google reviews, which puts it among the highest-rated halal kitchens on the south side.
Twisted Indian Legacy Township 200 Hartell Way SE Unit 340, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Indian restaurant in Legacy Township, with vegan, gluten-free and halal options across its bowls, street food and burgers. Three diets at one table That combination is unusual, and it is the practical reason to pick this one - a group with different requirements can all order from the same menu. Good to know 4.6 across 390 Google reviews. Good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Uncle Fatih's Pizza - Calgary 1521 4 St SW, Calgary, AB – 4.4 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A pizza shop downtown with Turkish ownership roots, where the chicken pizzas are halal. Read that carefully It is the chicken pizzas that are halal rather than the whole menu - worth confirming which items qualify before ordering, since this is not a halal kitchen throughout. What it is good at Made-daily dough and more than 25 pizza varieties on display for a quick slice - a slice shop rather than a sit-down pizzeria. Good to know 4.4 across 435 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band, good for children and groups, with vegetarian options. Lunch and dinner served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Urban St. Donair 4105 4 St NW, Calgary, AB – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal donair and shawarma shop in the northwest, serving halal beef and chicken throughout its menu. Known for the chicken Locally it has a reputation for saucy, juicy chicken shawarma - the sauce is the part people mention. Good to know 4.6 across close to 1,000 Google reviews. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Utsav Sweets and Restaurant 3770 Westwinds Dr NE #110-114, Calgary, AB T3J 5H3 – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A Bangladeshi sweets shop and restaurant in Westwinds, and one of the highest-rated places on this map - 4.8 across more than 1,400 reviews. Two businesses in one The kitchen side does kacchi biryani and South Asian and Middle Eastern dishes. The counter side is the reason many people come: mishti, roshmalai and doi among the Bengali desserts. On the halal status The restaurant describes its food as halal on its own website, without naming a certifying body. Good to know Inexpensive, open from breakfast through dinner, and set up for groups. Good for children, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Vattan Halal Meat and Groceries 5269 Memorial Dr SE #12, Calgary, AB T2A 2R9 – 4.6 ★ A well-reviewed halal meat and grocery shop on Memorial Drive SE, serving Calgary fresh halal meat since 1996. Nearly thirty years That makes it one of the longest-running halal butchers in the city. Known for its goat meat selection and competitive pricing. Good to know 4.6 across 155 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band. A shop rather than a kitchen.
Villa Madina (3rd St SW) 751 3 St SW, Calgary, AB – 3.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A casual Mediterranean grill downtown serving shawarma, kebabs and fresh-baked pita in a relaxed, walk-in setting. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certifying body. The pita is baked in house, so it is worth ordering extra alongside a grilled platter. Go in with your eyes open This is the lowest-rated place on this map at 3.3, and while the count is small - 4 Google reviews - the recent ones are not close calls. Reviewers describe the food as bland and the garlic sauce as watery, and one raises a discrepancy between an advertised platter price and what was charged. Worth confirming the price at the counter before ordering. Good to know Inexpensive, at the $ band, with lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. Other Villa Madina locations are listed separately on this map and are rated on their own record.
Village Pita Bakery Ltd 255 28 St SE, Calgary, AB T2A 5T4 – 4.6 ★ – takeout A halal Lebanese bakery and grocery operating since the late 1970s, known for fresh-baked meat pies and zaatar pies. As a long-running halal bakery, the meat pies use halal meat as standard practice, without a separately listed third-party certifier. Nearly fifty years in That makes it one of the most established halal bakeries in Calgary - a business that has outlasted most of the map around it. The zaatar pies alone are worth the visit, even if you skip the meat. Good to know 4.6 across more than 900 Google reviews, and 100% recommended across 27 on Facebook. Breakfast is served; otherwise it is a bakery and grocery rather than a dining room.
Village Square Pharmacy 2640 52 St NE #107, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – delivery An IDA pharmacy on 52 Street by the Village Square Leisure Centre, in the plaza that most of Rundle and Whitehorn passes through. Reviews name the pharmacist, Sham, and describe him working out how to make a prescription cost less. Good to know They look for a cheaper option - generics and coverage - rather than quoting the price and leaving it there. Delivers. Closed Sundays. Hours Weekdays 9:30am to 6pm, Saturdays 10am to 5pm. Rated 4.7 from 23 Google reviews.
Vivaan's Yummies Indian Street Food 3309 19 St NE, Calgary, AB – 4.7 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal-certified Indian street food spot in the northeast, listed on Zabihah as fully halal. Maharashtrian street food Known for vada pav, misal pav and other authentic Maharashtrian and Mumbai street snacks - a regional tradition barely represented elsewhere on this map, and quite different from the Punjabi and Hyderabadi cooking that dominates it. Good to know 4.7 across more than 3,000 Google reviews - a large, strong sample. Halal certified rather than community-sourced. Good for children and groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Brunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
VYB Social 1104 6 Ave SW #201, Calgary, AB T2P 0W2, Canada – 4.8 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A downtown halal lounge and restaurant serving Indian-fusion dishes alongside shisha, geared toward a long evening rather than a quick meal. The kitchen prepares its food halal throughout in keeping with its own policy, though no third-party certifier is listed. What the evening looks like Reviewers talk about atmosphere first and food second - the shisha draw, the flavour range, and staff they name personally. It is a place to settle into with friends, not to eat and leave. Before you go Reserve during peak shisha hours if you want a table. Patio seating available. Vegetarian options on the menu. Rated 4.8 across close to 600 Google reviews - the highest in this stretch of the list. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Well Bake Corporation 3930B 32 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 7L9 – 4.6 ★ – takeout, delivery A halal Lebanese and Mediterranean bakery in the northeast, keeping its full menu halal - baked goods and donair sandwiches alike. What it bakes Fresh manakish, fatayer, kaak, pastries and cakes. Manakish and fatayer in particular are things most bakeries in the city do not make at all. Good to know Catering available alongside pickup and delivery. 4.6 across 367 Google reviews. Inexpensive, at the $ band. Breakfast served; this is a bakery rather than a dining room.
Westwinds Pharmacy 4818 Westwinds Dr NE, Calgary, AB – 4.1 ★ – delivery A long-established independent on Westwinds Drive, in the plaza off McKnight. Several reviewers say they have used it for ten and fifteen years, which in a district where pharmacies open and change hands often is the most useful thing on its record. Good to know Open seven days, including 10am to 5pm on both weekend days. Delivers. Free parking in the lot and on the street. Used to travellers. One review describes them dispensing an emergency supply for a family visiting from out of province. Hours Weekdays 9am to 7pm, weekends 10am to 5pm. Rated 4.1 from 32 Google reviews.
White Elephant Thai Cuisine 1808 19 St NE, Calgary, AB T2E 4Y3 – 4.3 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A no-frills Thai kitchen in the northeast - the entrance is tucked behind the Airport Travellers Inn, which is worth knowing before you circle the block - serving pad thai, curries and other traditional Thai fare in a colourfully decorated room. One of the few halal Thai options All food is certified halal, community-confirmed. Halal Thai is thin on the ground in Calgary, which makes this a destination rather than a convenience. What to order The mango salad and the panang curry are the regular favourites among reviewers. Good to know 4.3 across close to 1,600 Google reviews, with reasonable portions and pricing. Good for groups, reservations accepted, with vegetarian options. Lunch, dinner and dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery.
Whitehorn Pharmacy 135 Whitefield Dr NE #3, Calgary, AB – 4.2 ★ – delivery A small pharmacy inside the Whitefield Drive medical building, sharing the entrance with the doctors upstairs. The draw in the reviews is the pace: short queues, and the sense that nobody is being processed. Good to know Free delivery to the door, which reviewers mention unprompted. Special orders arrive fast - usually the next day, according to regulars. Closes at 5pm on Thursdays and Fridays, earlier than the start of the week. Closed Sundays. Hours Monday to Wednesday 9am to 7pm, Thursday and Friday 9am to 5pm, Saturdays 10am to 4pm. Rated 4.2 from 23 Google reviews.
YASMIN 2525 36 St NE, Calgary, AB T1Y 5T4 – 3.6 ★ A modest-fashion boutique inside Sunridge Shopping Centre, carrying Islamic-appropriate clothing for the whole family. Including the children Reviewers describe it as a reliable one-stop shop for modest fashion, and specifically mention children's occasion wear - which is harder to find than adult wear and usually means a second trip. Set your expectations At 3.6 across 24 Google reviews this is the softest rating among the clothing shops on this map, from a small sample. Good to know At the $$ band, inside a mall, so hours follow the centre's.
Yusrah Hijab 'N' Things 3502 17 Ave SE, Calgary, AB T2A 0R7 – 4.5 ★ An Islamic clothing store in Forest Lawn carrying abayas, hijabs, modest swimwear, and men's and boys' thobes at affordable prices. Go with time to dig Reviewers are consistent on this: the selection is wide, but the shop is closer to a packed warehouse than a boutique. That is not a complaint so much as a warning - do not come in expecting to be in and out in five minutes. Good to know Modest swimwear is genuinely hard to find in Calgary, and it is stocked here. Men's and boys' thobes as well as women's wear. 4.5 across 71 Google reviews, and 94% recommended on Facebook. Affordable, at the $ band.
YYC Halal Meats Fish & Grocery 3770 Westwinds Dr NE #322, Calgary, AB T3J 5H3 – 4.1 ★ – takeout A halal grocery store in Westwinds known for fresh halal meat and fish alongside South Asian and Bangladeshi grocery items. Halal meat is the core offering as a dedicated halal butcher, though no separate third-party certifying body is listed. The fish counter is the unusual part Most halal grocers carry meat and stop there. Reviewers name chicken, beef and goat alongside the spice range, and mention the bread. Good to know Service comes up repeatedly in reviews as a reason people return. 4.1 across 35 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
YYC Parfum Bar 70 Saddlepeace Mnr NE Unit 150, Calgary, AB – 4.9 ★ – delivery A fragrance bar in the Saddlepeace plaza in Savanna, in the same northeast blocks as much of the rest of this map. The business is built on recreating well-known designer scents - reviewers name Bleu de Chanel and Tom Ford's Ombre Leather - at a fraction of the counter price, and on being talked through the range rather than left to sniff at cards alone. Good to know Open 11am to 9:30pm, seven days. The latest closing of anything in this category on the map, and the only one open every day. They will match a scent you already wear. Bring the bottle or the name; several reviews are people who came in with one and left with the match. Staff pick for you. The recurring note is being asked what you like and handed three things to try, not being sold the most expensive one. Delivers, with free street parking outside. Hours Every day, 11am to 9:30pm. Rated 4.9 from 87 Google reviews, which is the highest score of any clothing or accessory listing here.
Zaitoona Shawarma 2060 Symons Valley Pkwy NW #2012, Calgary, AB T3P 0K2, Canada – 4.6 ★ – dine-in, takeout, delivery A halal Mediterranean shawarma spot in Symons Valley known for its hospitality as much as its food - including free baklava handed out with orders. Halal meat is used throughout as standard practice, without a separately listed certification body. Take the baklava It is complimentary and regulars say it is genuinely worth having rather than a token. Reviewers describe being brought baklava and tea unprompted, which tells you most of what you need to know about the room. What to order The beef kabab platter comes up repeatedly - juicy and fresh is the recurring description. The falafel also draws praise. Good to know Live music, and reservations accepted. Inexpensive, at the $ band, and good for children and groups. Vegetarian options, with lunch through dessert served. Dine in, take out or order for delivery. 4.6 from more than 800 Google reviews, and 100% recommended on Facebook.
Zak's Mart 8906 Macleod Trl SE, Calgary, AB T2H 2Z5 – 4.3 ★ – prayer space, takeout A halal meat and convenience shop on Macleod Trail South offering fresh halal cuts and groceries, with a small on-site prayer space for customers. Halal meat anchors the store as its core offering, without a separately listed certifying body. Meat and a prayer, south side Most halal butchers with a prayer space are in the northeast. This one is not, which is the practical reason it is worth knowing about. Good to know 4.3 across more than 340 Google reviews - a solid, established sample for a shop this size. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.
Zam Zam Halal Meat & Grocery 9737 Macleod Trl SW Unit 430, Calgary, AB T2J 0P6 – 4.5 ★ – takeout A family-run halal butcher on Macleod Trail known for expertly marinated meats alongside South Asian groceries. As a dedicated halal butcher, halal slaughter and sourcing is the entire basis of the business, though no separate third-party certifying body is listed. Let them do the marinating The pre-marinated meats are the thing to ask about if you are cooking at home and would rather skip a step. It is the shop's known strength rather than a sideline. Good to know 4.5 across 38 Google reviews. A shop rather than a kitchen - plan to cook at home.

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