Muslim-owned and Muslim-serving businesses in the Baltimore area and Howard County: restaurants, markets, shops, services, and schools. Halal status is as claimed by each business; we note certification where known.
Halal Restaurants: Baltimore City
Afghan fine dining, Baltimore institution; halal claimed
Maiwand Grill
Afghan/Middle Eastern; halal claimed; prayer allowed on request
Chik N Rice
NYC-style halal platters
Kabul Fresh Grill
Afghan kabob; halal claimed; prayer on request
The Spot
Middle Eastern; halal claimed
Mediterranean Halal Food (cart)
Long-running downtown halal cart
Shareef's Grill
American/soul food; Muslim-owned (verify current hours)
Mehfil Cafe
Coffee / Middle Eastern-American (verify still open)
Krazy Street Food
Mexican/Middle Eastern fusion; halal claimed
Zaatar
Mediterranean; halal claimed
Mediterranean/Levantine cafe; halal claimed
Yemen & Gulf Restaurant
Yemeni (mandi, saltah); halal claimed
Halal Brothers
Near Hopkins Hospital; halal-cart style
Helmand Kabobi Cafe
Afghan casual (verify still open)
Lumbini
Nepali/Himalayan; halal claimed (verify scope)
Poblano Mexican Grill
Halal Mexican; designated prayer area
GOODfood
American; halal claimed (verify)
Halal Restaurants: Catonsville (Route 40 Corridor)
Bangladeshi/Indian; halal claimed; prayer space
100% halal smoked BBQ; Muslim family-owned; viral on TikTok
The Lady Bawarchi
Indian/Pakistani; halal claimed
Paradise Biryani Pointe
Hyderabadi biryani; halal claimed
Biryani & Bakers
Pakistani restaurant + bakery/sweets; halal claimed
Indian egg-street-food chain; halal claimed
Bebop Korean-Mexican Grill
Halal Korean-Mexican fusion
Umami Global Bistro
Mediterranean/global; halal claimed; prayer space
Indian Delight
Pakistani; halal claimed; prayer space
Halal Restaurants: Towson
Baba's Halal
NYC-cart-style halal American
Butter Chicken
Indian; halal claimed
Halal Boys
Mediterranean halal platters
Halal flame-grilled chicken chain
Falafel House
Middle Eastern (verify open)
Halal Restaurants: Howard County
Afghan; local Muslim-owned mini-chain
Halal American/Middle Eastern chain
Mango Grove & Mirchi Wok
Indian/Indo-Chinese; halal options claimed
Turkish; halal claimed (verify scope)
Halal Nashville hot chicken chain
Hangry Joe's Hot Chicken
Halal hot chicken chain
Indian; halal claimed (verify scope)
Rudy's Mediterranean Grill
Turkish; halal claimed
Upper Crust Pizzeria & Deli
Halal pizza/subs
Anegada Delights
Caribbean; halal claimed (verify)
Abu Shawarma
Palestinian shawarma; halal claimed
Syriana Cafe & Gallery
Syrian cafe; Muslim-owned (verify)
Cube Coffee
Middle Eastern coffeehouse; halal snacks
Halal smash burgers / hot chicken chain
Zaman Grill & Shawarma
Middle Eastern; halal claimed
Al Sultan Middle Eastern Cafe
Middle Eastern; halal claimed
Spice n Curry
Indian; halal claimed
Gateway Pizza
Halal pizza/subs
Halal Restaurants: Laurel
Famous Kabob & Karahi
Pakistani kabob/karahi; halal claimed
NYC halal-cart chain
Olive on Main
Halal American/Mediterranean
Guacado Mexican Grill
Halal Mexican
Pizza Primetime
Halal pizza
Mandarin Express
Halal Chinese
Halal Markets, Grocers & Butchers
Paaq Halal Meat & Grocery
Zabiha halal butcher + South Asian grocery; anchor of Route 40 plaza
Zabiha halal meats, Bangladeshi fish, South Asian/African/Middle Eastern grocery
Arabic/Mediterranean grocery, fresh halal meat
Halal foods; active on Facebook (verify)
Columbia Halal Meat
Zabiha halal butcher + South Asian grocery
Halal Meat House
Halal butcher
Caspian Market
Persian/international grocery; halal meat
Masala Bazaar & Halal Meat
Bangladeshi/South Asian grocery + halal meat
Mount Everest Grocery
Nepali/international grocery; halal items
Al-Madina Halal Meat & Grocery
Halal butcher + grocery
Bari Food & Halal Meat Market
Halal meat market
Bakeries & Sweets
Kwality Ice Cream & Juice Corner
South Asian kulfi, falooda, juices; halal
Cozy Cafe & Bakery
Bakery/cafe; halal claimed (verify ownership)
Codetta Bake Shop
Desserts; halal claimed (verify)
Clothing, Books & Personal Care
Abayas, hijabs, modest wear; Muslim-owned
Major Islamic book/media retailer & warehouse; Muslim-owned
Modest Intentions
(verify current status; may be closed)
Halima's Barbershop & Salon
Barbershop/salon; Muslim-owned (verify)
Professional Services
Immigration & personal injury; Muslim-owned; serves immigrant/Muslim communities
Islamic Schools
PreK-12, on ISB campus
Weekend Islamic studies & Quran
At Howard County's main masjid
Grades 9-12, hifdh/ijazah, maktab, tutoring
Well-known full-time Islamic school (PG County standout)
Funeral / Janazah Services
Only licensed Muslim funeral home in the Baltimore area; ghusl/janazah/burial
Janazah coordination, ghusl facilities
Serves NW Baltimore County
Community Institutions
Free/low-cost clinic open to all
Food pantry (Tue-Sat 10-6), refugee services, women's transitional housing, mobile clinic
Food, clothing, emergency assistance; ESL for refugees
Shelter for homeless Muslim women & children
Civil rights advocacy; director Zainab Chaudry
Civic engagement, interfaith, advocacy
Coalition of MD mosques and member orgs
Compiled by The Baltimore Crescent, September 2026, from congregation and business websites, community directories, and local coverage. Entries marked “(verify)” are pending confirmation. Corrections and additions: tips@baltimorecrescent.com.