Burgers
Halal burgers in Dearborn and Metro Detroit
The halal burger counters that came out of Dearborn in the mid-2010s, including the one that started in a gas station and won the Detroit Burger Brawl, and what to order at each.
How a city of shawarma became a burger town
For a long time, a Muslim kid in Dearborn who wanted a cheeseburger had few choices. Around 2014 that changed quickly. A wave of halal burger joints opened within a couple of years, most of them family-owned and several of them tucked into unlikely spaces. The Arab American News covered the trend as it happened.
The Hider family, behind Famous Hamburger, trace their burger history further back than anyone: they say they began selling hamburgers in Beirut in 1968 and in Metro Detroit in 1970.
The list
Halal diner-style burger chain run by the Hider family, who say they began selling hamburgers in Beirut in 1968 and in Metro Detroit in 1970. The Dearborn East location opened in 2004 and the West Dearborn one in 2014; there are also locations in Plymouth and Farmington.
What to order: Hand-crafted beef burgers, Habanero chicken burger, Shakes and Nutella 'freezers'.
Restaurant states a 100% halal-certified menu; no certifier named.
22207 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124DirectionsWebsiteDetails
Family-owned halal burger counter that started inside a Dearborn gas station on Ford Road and won the 2016 Detroit Burger Brawl. Arab American News counted it among the wave of halal burger joints that opened in Dearborn in the mid-2010s; it has since expanded to other Michigan cities.
What to order: Ali's Notch-Yo Burger, Volcano Burger, Loaded fries.
Fully halal per Zabihah listing (certified halal, staff assurance). One Zabihah reviewer flagged that a Doritos-topped burger uses chips containing animal-derived enzymes.
10419 Ford Rd, Dearborn, MI 48126DirectionsDetails
Halal burger chain founded by three brothers; the Dearborn store on Michigan Avenue opened in 2015 after a first Garden City location in 2014, per Arab American News, and the chain now has six locations.
What to order: Custom-built burgers, Truffle burger, Biscoff dessert.
Fully halal per Zabihah (halal certificate on file per listing); alcohol-free.
14311 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126DirectionsDetails
Fast-casual halal spot on Telegraph Road serving burgers, shawarma and Turkish-style baked potatoes with house-made sauces, open into the early morning on weekends.
What to order: Pomegranate burger, Dynamite chicken, Turkish-style baked potatoes.
Fully halal per Zabihah (entire menu confirmed as of June 2026, staff assurance).
6609 N Telegraph Rd, Dearborn Heights, MI 48127DirectionsDetails
Level Zero is a smash burger counter with two Dearborn locations: West Dearborn at 22224 Michigan Ave and East Dearborn at 6914 Wyoming Ave. The menu is built around smash burgers, with chicken sandwiches, fries and shakes.
What to order: The OG Smash, Fries, Milkshakes.
Zabihah lists it as fully halal on staff's verbal assurance; the restaurant's own website does not state it. No certifier named.
22224 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
Hot & Puff is a late-night American counter on Michigan Avenue in east Dearborn. The menu covers smashed burgers, loaded rice bowls, wings and fries served with a house HP sauce.
What to order: Smashed burgers, Loaded chicken over rice bowl, Chicken wings.
Menu lists halal beef bacon; Zabihah lists the entire menu as 100% halal on staff's verbal assurance. No certifier named.
14651 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48126DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
Counter-service burger and chicken sandwich shop at 22099 Michigan Avenue in downtown west Dearborn, with a second location at 8175 N. Telegraph Road in Dearborn Heights. The menu is smash burgers, Nashville hot chicken sandwiches and wraps, Buffalo chicken, salads and hand-cut fries.
What to order: Double Smash Burger, Nashville Hot chicken sandwich, Nashville Hot wrap, Hand-cut fries.
Website describes its food as halal ('Amazing HALAL burgers and food'); Zabihah lists it as fully halal on staff assurance. No certifier named.
22099 Michigan Ave, Dearborn, MI 48124DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
A burger, wings and loaded fries restaurant on Conant Street. Deadline Detroit featured it in a May 2025 video review and noted a second location at 13603 W. Chicago in Detroit. It takes online orders and caters.
What to order: Smash burger, Hot honey chicken wings, Loaded fries, Philly cheese steak.
Deadline Detroit reported in May 2025 that the food is halal. No certifier is named.
9240 Conant St, Hamtramck, MI 48212DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
The New Center location of the Dearborn-based burger chain. It opened in early 2019 as the chain's first franchise, run by franchisee Thsine Mroue, Tostada Magazine reported. The signature Good Burger is topped with mozzarella sticks and onion rings on a pretzel bun.
What to order: Good Burger, Lebanese burger, Sliders, Shakes.
Tostada Magazine described the restaurant as all-halal when it opened in 2019. No certifier is named.
2894 W Grand Blvd, Detroit, MI 48202DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
Munch N' Dip is a counter-service halal fast-food restaurant on 13 Mile Road in Warren. The menu centers on smash burgers, loaded rice bowls, shawarma, wings and loaded fries. It is open until 1 AM most nights and 2 AM Thursday through Saturday.
What to order: Smash burgers, Triple Threat rice bowl, Chicken shawarma, Wings.
Website says meals are made with halal ingredients and lists the food as "Certified: Halal". No certifier named.
11559 E 13 Mile Rd, Warren, MI 48093DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
The downtown Plymouth location of Famous Hamburger, a Metro Detroit burger brand that traces its name to 1970 and also operates in Dearborn and Farmington. It is a full-service restaurant with 20 burgers on the menu plus wraps, salads and shakes.
What to order: Hand-crafted burgers, Chicken Habanero burger, Hand-spun shakes.
Website states the menu is "100% Halal-certified". No certifier named.
630 S Main St, Plymouth, MI 48170DirectionsCallWebsiteDetails
And one in Hamtramck
A Middle Eastern grill that also keeps a double cheeseburger on the menu.
Middle Eastern grill and burger spot on Caniff Avenue that opened in 2008 in a purpose-built building with an industrial kitchen; it offers catering and takes reservations by phone.
What to order: Lamb shawarma, Shish tawook, Double cheeseburger.
Fully halal per Zabihah (certified halal, staff assurance, no alcohol); no certifier named.
3236 Caniff Ave, Hamtramck, MI 48212DirectionsDetails
What about the chains?
National burger chains in Michigan are generally not halal. The Is it halal? section goes through what each company actually says.
Sources (1)
Restaurant facts, including the Burger Brawl win and opening dates, are sourced on each place page.
Questions people ask
Are these burgers actually halal?
Each restaurant in this guide states that its menu is halal, and the place pages say how: certified, owner's statement, or a listing's confirmation. None of them is a national chain. If you only eat hand-slaughtered beef, ask the counter which supplier they use.
Is there a halal burger in Dearborn open late?
Yes. Several of the burger counters keep late hours, and Burgeratti in Dearborn Heights runs into the early morning on weekends. Check the place page and call ahead, since hours change.
