Halal Options at Yaba's Bagels
At Yaba’s Bagels in Dunwoody, GA, we take pride in serving a wide range of fresh, flavorful bagels, sandwiches, and baked goods that celebrate both tradition and creativity. One of the questions we get asked often is: Do you serve halal options? The answer is yes—we are proud to provide halal-friendly menu choices for our community while also offering flexibility for those who do not follow halal guidelines. This article will give you a detailed breakdown of our halal options, explain where we make accommodations, and help you order confidently.
Our Commitment to Halal Options
At Yaba’s Bagels, inclusivity is part of our mission. We know our community is diverse, and many of our customers are looking for halal-friendly meals. That’s why almost all of our menu is halal or can be prepared halal upon request, with only two specific exceptions:
Turkey Sausage
Chicken Salad
These two items are not halal, but every other meat option on our menu can be prepared in a halal-friendly way when specified.
When placing your order, simply request your bagel, sandwich, or platter with halal meats, and our team will take care of the rest.
Boar’s Head Meats for Non-Halal Options
For guests who don’t specifically request halal, we proudly serve Boar’s Head meats, known nationwide for their premium quality and flavor. This way, everyone who walks through our doors—whether they follow halal dietary guidelines or not—can enjoy a delicious meal that meets their preferences.
But for our halal-conscious customers, it’s important to note that halal must be specified at the time of ordering. By letting us know, we can ensure your sandwich or bagel is prepared with halal-certified ingredients.
Halal Breakfast Sandwiches
Our breakfast menu is a cornerstone of Yaba’s Bagels. Here are some halal-friendly highlights:
The Classic New Yorker – Egg and cheese with your choice of cheeses like American, cheddar, swiss, or provolone. Add halal turkey bacon or halal alternatives for a protein boost.
The Bodega – A NYC favorite with bacon, egg, American cheese, and a golden hashbrown stacked on a bagel. Ask for halal bacon to enjoy this hearty breakfast halal-style.
The Pastrami Melt – Egg and swiss cheese paired with pastrami. Simply request halal pastrami when ordering.
The Hotlanta – A southern twist on bagels with scallion cream cheese, egg, cheddar cheese, and turkey bacon drizzled with Mike’s Hot Honey. Be sure to specify halal turkey bacon.
The Nova York – Cream cheese, lox, red onions, tomato, and capers. This customer favorite is naturally halal as it features smoked salmon.
Other breakfast staples like Bagel with Cream Cheese, Bagel with Butter, and The Jamhattan (butter and jam) are halal by default.
Halal Lunch Sandwiches
When lunchtime rolls around, our menu expands into hearty, savory sandwiches—all of which can be made halal:
Turkey & Swiss – Cracked Pepper Mill Turkey, swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato, and mayo. Specify halal turkey when ordering.
Reuben – Hot pastrami, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, and spicy mustard or thousand island. Halal pastrami makes this a halal-friendly classic.
Philly Cheesesteak – Steak, green peppers, onions, mushrooms, and provolone cheese. Order it with halal steak to enjoy one of our most satisfying sandwiches.
Tuna Melt – Tuna salad, cheddar cheese, lettuce, tomato, and red onion. Naturally halal, no modifications needed.
Chicken Salad – Not halal — this is one of the two exceptions on our menu.
All of our lunch sandwiches come with your choice of chips and can be customized with halal meats and spreads.
Signature Halal Bagels
Our signature creations highlight Mediterranean-inspired flavors, many of which are inherently halal-friendly:
The Levantine – Za’atar bagel with labne spread, drizzled with olive oil and sprinkled with za’atar. 100% halal.
The Jerusalem – Creamy hummus topped with beef, finished with sumac and olive oil. Be sure to specify halal beef.
The Yaffa – Grilled halloumi, arugula, tomato, and pomegranate molasses. Naturally halal and vegetarian.
The Souk – Creamy tahini, rich date syrup, Medjool dates, and toasted walnuts. Naturally halal and plant-based.
These bagels reflect Yaba’s unique Middle Eastern inspiration and are great halal-friendly choices.
Bagels, Spreads, and Add-Ons
The good news is that all of our bagels are halal-friendly by default. From plain and sesame to za’atar, egg, and jalapeño cheddar, every option is suitable.
Spreads
Most of our spreads are also halal, including:
Plain Cream Cheese
Veggie Cream Cheese
Scallion Cream Cheese
Jalapeño Cream Cheese
Nova Cream Cheese
Strawberry Cream Cheese
Honey Walnut Cream Cheese
Olive Cream Cheese
Labne
Hummus
Peanut Butter
Add-Ons
We offer plenty of halal-friendly add-ons to build your perfect sandwich: tomato, lettuce, onion, jalapeño, capers, spinach, egg, hashbrown, lox, cheddar, American, provolone, swiss, Mike’s Hot Honey, jam, and butter.
For meats, always request halal bacon, halal pastrami, or halal beef when ordering.
Baked Goods and Coffee
Our baked goods are another halal-friendly highlight. Options like croissants, muffins, danishes, cinnamon rolls, and apple turnovers are all suitable. Pair them with our fresh coffee, hot tea, or iced coffee with halal-friendly flavor shots (French Vanilla, Hazelnut, Caramel, Classic).
How to Order Halal at Yaba’s Bagels
Ordering halal at Yaba’s Bagels is simple:
Check the Menu – Almost every item has a halal version except the turkey sausage and chicken salad.
Specify Halal at Checkout – Let our team know you’d like halal meats. For example, say “Halal pastrami on The Reuben” or “Halal turkey bacon on The Bodega.”
Ask Questions – Our staff is always happy to help clarify ingredients.
By making your preferences known, we can ensure your order meets halal standards while still giving you the authentic Yaba’s Bagels experience.
Why Choose Yaba’s for Halal Bagels in Dunwoody?
Yaba’s Bagels is more than just a bagel shop—we’re a community hub. By offering halal options, we ensure that everyone can gather around our tables, regardless of dietary background. Here’s why we stand out:
Inclusive Menu – Halal and non-halal options available for every taste.
Premium Ingredients – Halal meats upon request and Boar’s Head quality for non-halal choices.
Unique Flavors – From za’atar bagels to halal Philly cheesesteaks, our menu blends tradition with creativity.
Community First – We’re proud to be Dunwoody’s go-to bagel destination, with something for everyone.
Final Word
Whether you’re looking for a halal breakfast sandwich, a Mediterranean-inspired signature bagel, or a hearty halal Philly cheesesteak, Yaba’s Bagels has you covered. Just remember—halal must be specified when ordering so we can prepare your meal with the right ingredients. Aside from the turkey sausage and chicken salad, our full menu is open to halal customization.
Visit us at 4780 Ashford Dunwoody Rd, Suite 500, Dunwoody, GA, and enjoy bagels the way they were meant to be—fresh, flavorful, and inclusive.
For more information, check out our menu online at yabasbagels.com.
