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Is Hero Certified Burgers halal?

Beef and chicken halal at all locations, per the chain; pork bacon also sold

Mostly, by the chain's own account. Hero Certified Burgers says all its beef and chicken (plus its cheddar and beef bacon) are halal at every location. It also sells pork bacon, doesn't name a certifier publicly, and turkey isn't covered by the claim.

Last reviewed 2026-11 · Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.

Hero is one of the few big burger chains in Canada that makes a halal claim on its own site, and it's a chain-wide one.

What the chain says

  • On its Hero Quality page, Hero says all its beef and chicken products are halal-certified, and that its cheddar and beef bacon are halal too.
  • Its Certified Beef page affirms the beef and chicken are halal compliant.

The caveats

  • Pork bacon is on the menu too. The same page offers "beef and pork bacon". That means this is not a halal-only kitchen, and grills may be shared.
  • No certifier is named. Hero uses both "halal-certified" and "halal compliant" but doesn't say who certifies.
  • Turkey isn't covered. The statement names beef and chicken only.

The location on our list is the 77 Wellesley St E store in Toronto, listed as halal options.

How to verify

Ask your location to show you the halal certificate, order beef bacon by name, and ask whether pork bacon shares the grill. Our full method: the halal verification guide. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.

Sources

  • Hero Quality (2026-05-12 (modified))Chain-wide: all beef and chicken halal-certified; cheddar and beef bacon halal; pork bacon also sold. No certifier named. Confirmed.
  • Hero Certified Beef (undated, accessed 2026-11)Affirms beef and chicken are halal compliant; beef bacon halal certified. No certifier named. Confirmed.
On our list

Hero Certified Burgers — Hit List Score 26

Visited by our team; we checked halal status during our visit. Read the full page for the score breakdown and what to order.

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Is Hero Certified Burgers halal? — FAQs

Is Hero Certified Burgers halal?

Its beef and chicken are, by the chain's own account. Hero says all its beef and chicken products, its cheddar and its beef bacon are halal at every location. Pork bacon is also on the menu, so it isn't a halal-only kitchen. Statuses change, so confirm with the restaurant before ordering.

Who certifies Hero Burgers?

Hero doesn't name a certifier on its site. Its pages describe the beef and chicken as both halal-certified and halal-compliant, so ask your location to show you the certificate.

Is Hero Burgers bacon halal?

Hero sells two kinds. It says its beef bacon is halal. It also sells pork bacon, which is not. Specify beef bacon when you order and ask how it's cooked.

Is Hero Burgers turkey halal?

The chain's halal statement covers beef and chicken and doesn't mention turkey. Ask before ordering it.

Is Hero Burgers halal in the US?

Hero has a location in Buffalo, NY. The Canadian halal statement shouldn't be assumed to apply there.

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