6 spots for halal food in Huntsville

Menu shot of Al Shish Palace (Rosalee Mahdi/Hville Blast) — Shish Palace (Rosalee Mahdi/ Hville Blast)

“Wait… is that like kosher?”

Huntsville is a melting pot of many different cultures and nationalities. With approximately 25% of the global population eating halal (according to ISA), we found six local restaurants that accomodate this dietary preference.

Your guide to Huntsville halal

What makes food halal?

“Halal” simply means that the food in front of you was prepared according to Islamic law, similar to food being kosher. That means the animal was:

Treated humanely + with respect it’s entire life
Slaughtered by a sharp knife to the neck for a quick + painless death
Not allowed to see other animals being slaughtered
Healthy + free of diseases when slaughtered
Drained of all blood before preparation
Slaughtered by a Muslim, Christian or Jewish butcher

While I am not Muslim, I appreciate halal certifications as a way to know the animal I am eating lived and died ethically. Check out some of my favorite spots below.👇

1. Jamo’s Cafe

street shot of jamos cafe (Rosalee Mahdi/Hville Blast) — Jamo’s Cafe street view (Rosalee Mahdi/ Hville Blast)

Jamo’s Cafe is a family-owned casual dining restaurant serving up Mediterranean dishes across the street from their Middle Eastern grocery store.

“Everything I have tried has been great. The kofta wraps are my go to.

During Ramadan, my roommates and I would stop by to pick up food and the owner would give us dates to break fast with.”
Paxton Mew, Jamo’s Cafe customer

Where: 413 Jordan Ln NW, Huntsville, AL 35805
When: Monday-Saturday 11AM-8PM
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2. Wings & Gyros

Wings & Gyros plate of halal wings (Yahia Gahalla) — 6pc lemon pepper wings plate at + ice cream at Wings & Gyros (Yahia Gahalla)

Wings and gyros under one roof? Count me in. While not everything on the menu is halal, all of their wings are—making this spot a must for flavor lovers with dietary restrictions.

Where: 1212 Sparkman Dr NW, Huntsville, AL 35816
When: Monday-Friday 10AM-9PM; Saturday 10AM-10PM; Sunday 10AM-8PM
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3. Al Shish Palace

street view of al shish palace (Rosalee Mahdi/Hville Blast) — Al Shish Palace street view (Rosalee Mahdi/ Hville Blast)

Your spot for late night grub: Al Shish Palace is open until midnight serving a wide variety of burgers, wraps and traditional Mediterranean meals.

Be on the lookout for their second location, Yaseen Kabob, opening soon off Madison Blvd.

Pro Tip: Try their baklava with Turkish coffee for two.

Where: 1591 Hughes Rd suite A, Madison, AL 35758
When: Sunday-Saturday 10AM-12PM
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4. Scoop & Slice Cafe

Baklava and pizza at Scoop & Slice (Rosalee Mahdi/Hville Blast) — Baklava at Scoop & Slice Cafe (Rosalee Mahdi/ Hville Blast)

Mediterranean meals not your cup of tea? Scoop & Slice serves classic pizzas, ice cream and more.

Even the pepperoni is halal.

Where: 30029 Capshaw Rd B, Harvest, AL 35749
When: Sunday-Saturday 12PM-10PM
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5. MK Wings

Wings at MK Wings (Brenna McIntosh/Hville Blast) — Scrumptious wings (Brenna McIntosh/ Hville Blast)

Surprised to see an iconic Huntsville wing spot on the list? While the entire menu is not halal, boneless wings are!

Where: 502 Jordan Ln NW SUITE A&B, Huntsville, AL 35805
When: Monday-Friday 10AM-2AM; Sunday-Saturday 11AM-2AM
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6. PITA Mediterranean Street Food – Madison

Gyro Street Pita Plate with Garbanzo Bean Salad at Pita Mediterranean Street Food in Madison/ Huntsville Alabama — Gyro Street Pita plate with Garbanzo Bean Salad at Pita (Rosalee Mahdi/ Hville Blast)

Soon opening a location in Huntsville, PITA Mediterranean Street Food is a crowd favorite for their commitment to local vegetables and certified halal meats.