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Halal Food & Groceries
Eating well from your first day
Halal food here is easier to find than most people expect. There are carts and restaurants downtown, a dedicated halal grocery, and several international markets.
List last checked: August 2026.
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Restaurants
Kitchen Garden
Mediterranean and Middle Eastern plates south of town.
Sher Halal Gyro & Grill
Gyro and halal cart plates, downtown.
Sizzling Bites Halal Grill
Now open downtown. Halal platters, gyros, smash burgers.
Mosul Grill
Iraqi grill downtown — kebabs, grilled meats, and rice plates.
India Pavilion
Indian food downtown.
FAVA
Mediterranean bowls, wraps, and falafel plates on Calder Way.
Rice Chicken & Gyro (RCG)
Classic halal-cart plates, chicken or gyro over rice with white sauce.
Sher Hot Chicken
Nashville-style hot chicken tenders and sandwiches, spice levels to order.
Yallah Taco
Tacos and burritos with Middle Eastern fillings and sauces.
Masala Palace
Indian curries, biryani, and tandoori dishes downtown.
Underground Burger
Smash burgers, loaded fries, and shakes.
Fatoum Bistro
Levantine bistro — shawarma, mezze, and fresh-baked bread.
Cafe Alina
Indian menu downtown.
Mezeh
Fast-casual Mediterranean bowls, pitas, and salads.
Penn Kebab
A late-night downtown institution for kebabs and gyros.
Tasty K
Korean fried chicken.
98K Fried Chicken & Sandwich
Fried chicken and sandwiches.
Delhi Junction
Indian cuisine downtown.
Food Groups
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Pin locations are approximate — call ahead for hours
Grocery Stores
Most grocery options in town, all in one list. Halal and Middle Eastern stores are first and marked with a badge; the rest are the large supermarkets and international markets people use for everything else. Bus routes in brackets where useful.
Global Foods
Middle Eastern and halal market — halal meat, olives, cheeses, olive oil, tahini, dates, pita, and Arabic pantry goods.
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
State College International Market
Middle Eastern, Turkish and South Asian staples downtown — spices, legumes, halal-labeled frozen items, and teas.
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
Krishan Indian Grocery
Indian and Pakistani groceries — atta, lentils, masalas, ghee, and frozen paratha. Often stocks halal-slaughtered meat.
Confirm the meat is zabiha halal with the store before you buy.
East European Market
Eastern European and Turkish goods — breads, cured foods, dairy, jams, and imported sweets.
East Asian Market
Chinese, Korean and Japanese groceries — noodles, sauces, tofu, frozen dumplings, and fresh produce.
Far Corners Asian Market
Southeast Asian pantry — rice, curry pastes, coconut milk, fresh herbs, and snacks.
Golden Dragon Market
Small Chinese grocery in walking distance of campus — noodles, sauces, snacks, and rice.
Momezon Korean Market
Korean groceries — kimchi, gochujang, banchan, frozen seafood, and Korean snacks.
That Oriental Store
East and Southeast Asian groceries with a wide dry-goods and frozen selection.
Wegmans
Large full-service supermarket with a big international aisle, bulk spices, and clearly labeled ingredients. Good selection of kosher steak and other kosher cuts of meat. Note that kosher meat is not halal-certified unless the package says so, so decide for yourself before buying.
Giant Food Store
Everyday supermarket — produce, dairy, pharmacy, and a small international section. Open late.
Weis Markets
Downtown supermarket within walking distance of campus, good for a first grocery run without a car.
Trader Joe's
Affordable packaged foods, nuts, frozen meals, and produce. Ingredients are clearly listed on labels.
ALDI
Weekly shop for basics, produce, and dairy. Bring a quarter for the cart.
Target
Groceries plus household goods, bedding, and kitchen basics.
Walmart Supercenter
One-stop shop, groceries, household items, and furniture for a new apartment. Halal chicken is available; check the labels in the meat and frozen sections.
Sam's Club
Bulk warehouse store (membership required). Halal ground beef is available here and is often competitively priced.
Nature's Pantry
Natural and organic foods, bulk grains, supplements, and gluten-free options.
State College Farmers Market
Seasonal local produce, honey, eggs, and bread straight from Centre County farms.
Grocery map
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Halal / Middle Eastern Other stores
Verification notice
- Some restaurants and grocery stores state or certify that they offer halal food and products, while others have not been independently verified. Please confirm directly with each business before purchasing.
- We do not verify, endorse, or guarantee any business, service, or claim listed here. Please conduct your own due diligence. These lists are provided solely as a community guide.
- Please confirm store hours and addresses before you visit, as information may change.
Halal on campus
Every Penn State dining commons offers halal-friendly options, and there is a halal cart on the second floor of Warnock Commons. The East (Findlay), Pollock, South (Redifer), West (Waring), and North (Warnock) food districts, plus HUB Dining, all serve students looking for halal choices — ask at the counter and check the daily menu before you queue.