Best Halal Burgers in Toronto & the GTA
The highest-scoring halal burgers spot right now is Gladiator Burger in Etobicoke (Hit List Score 86).
The halal burger scene in Toronto and the GTA has outgrown its fast-food origins. Smash burgers with proper lace-crust patties, double-stacked builds that hold together, and crispy chicken sandwiches that earn the hype — the best spots here are competing with the best burgers in the city, halal or not. The Hit List covers spots across the GTA, from a strip-mall Scarborough institution to a Mississauga flagship that runs until 2 AM on weekends.
Halal burgers by the numbers
- Listed
- 46
- 29 with a Hit List Score
- Visited by our team
- 29
- 17 not visited
- Top cuisines
- Burgers (31), Grill (6), Fried Chicken (3), Breakfast (3)
- Halal labels: 28 fully halal (checked on our visit), 7 self-reported halal, 11 with halal options only. Confirm before ordering.
- Median score by price: $$ 66 (14 spots), Mid 66 (2 spots), $$$ 66 (1 spot).
Gladiator Burger
Fully halal loaded burgers
The Burger Alley
Halal smash burgers and loaded fries
GC Burger
Halal burgers with multiple GTA locations
Burger Factory
Juicy Lucy stuffed burgers, mac and cheese bites, funnel cake
Shelby's
Franchised halal shawarma chain with creative menu and good sides
Bigbelly
Mediterranean-inspired bowls and wraps, Chipotle-style
Top Gun Burger
Halal burgers and sides
No Cap Wings
Halal wings in a huge variety of flavours
Northern Smokes
Michelin-recommended halal BBQ — smoked brisket, ribs, and platters
Burgers On Fleek
Classic patty burgers and loaded fries, Durham region
Oklahoma Burgers
Oklahoma-style smash burgers, crinkle-cut fries, bone marrow sauce
Ozzy's Burgers
Classic patty burgers, downtown Toronto — best non-smash burger
B Boyz The Burger Architect
Smash burgers and loaded fries
Burgers n' Fries Forever
Classic burgers and poutine, downtown
B Boyz
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Carlton location
The Burgernator
Halal smash burgers — downtown location
Burgers Park
Shake Shack-style smash burgers, sweet potato fries, poutine
Mix2 Grill & Hot Pot
Halal hot pot and Japanese/Korean grill — best hot pot in the city
Grillados
Peri peri grills, ribs, and sides
6ixside Burger
Smash burgers and loaded fries, Pickering
Toppings
Premium fully halal pizza, bacon cheeseburger, popcorn chicken, and sweet potato fries
Birria Catrina
Birria tacos, birria ramen, and quesadillas
Scotty Bons
Fast-food Jamaican chicken and sides
Slider Station
Halal sliders, waffle fries, and mozzarella cheese sticks
Zaitoun
Afghan-style chicken strips, steak sandwiches, burgers, and roasted chicken — hidden gem
Boardwalk Burgers
Classic burgers, milkshakes, and onion rings
BarBQ Tonite
South Asian BBQ, karahi, and grills
Affy's Premium Grill
Fast-casual steaks, grills, and comfort food
Hero Certified Burgers
Burgers and sides — not all locations are halal
Also listed, score pending
From OpenStreetMap, not yet rated. Not visited by our team; confirm halal status before ordering.
- Angry Wings · Richmond Hill
- Burgers n' Fries Forever · Toronto
- Burgers n' Fries Forever · Toronto
- Cluck Clucks Chicken · Toronto
- Ideal Catering (Brown Food Truck) · Toronto
- Oakham Cafe · Toronto
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Ajax · Ajax
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Aurora · Aurora
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Bolton · Caledon
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Georgetown · Halton Hills
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Markham · Markham
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Milton · Milton
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oakville · Oakville
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Oshawa · Oshawa
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Thornhill · Markham
- Symposium Cafe Restaurant Woodbridge · Vaughan
- Watan Pizza · Toronto
What to look for in halal burgers
A halal burger is judged on the crust first. A smash patty without lace-crispy edges is a miss before you even taste it. After that: the bun has to hold, the cheese has to melt evenly, and the build can't collapse in two bites. Value matters here more than in other categories — when burgers drift past $18 a single, the food has to justify every dollar. Consistency matters because burger quality swings hard between visits.
Spots are ranked by the Hit List Score: the Google rating weighted by review count, halal assurance, and reader votes once voting opens. Every listing is scored the same way; 29 of these spots were visited by our team, which doesn't change their score.
Halal burgers in Toronto — FAQs
What is the best halal burger in Toronto?
Oklahoma Burgers at Yonge & Bloor is a long-time favourite; our team visited it. The double smash with caramelized onions is the order. It was fully halal when we checked on our visit; confirm with the restaurant before ordering. The lace crust on the patty is the benchmark everything else in Toronto is measured against.
Where can I get halal smash burgers in Toronto?
The best halal smash burgers in Toronto are at Oklahoma Burgers (Yonge & Bloor) and Burger Factory (Dixie Rd, Mississauga). Both were fully halal when we checked on our visit (confirm before ordering) and execute the smash-and-sear properly. Oklahoma is the sharper execution; Burger Factory wins on value and late-night hours.
Are halal burgers in Toronto fully halal or just halal options?
Most burger spots our team visited were fully halal when we checked on our visit. The few that only offer halal options are labelled that way on their page. Halal status was checked on our visit, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.
What halal burger spots are open late in Toronto?
Burger Factory on Dixie Rd in Mississauga is open until 1 AM Sunday through Thursday and 2 AM Friday and Saturday. B Boyz in Scarborough is open until 4 AM most nights — the latest halal kitchen in the GTA. 6ixside Burger in Pickering runs until 3 AM on weekends.
What should I order at a halal burger restaurant in Toronto?
Order the double, not the single. At most smash burger spots the single patty is a teaser — the double is the meal. Look for the crispy chicken sandwich if the spot has one; hot chicken is having a moment in Toronto's halal scene and the good burger spots know it. Skip the loaded fries unless the reviews say otherwise.