Walking into a new halal restaurant for the first time, especially in a city as restaurant-dense as Toronto, you usually want to know two things up front: is the food actually halal, and is it any good? At Ajwa Pizza n Grill in Thorncliffe Park, both answers are clearly yes — and here's what your first visit looks like.
The location and the vibe
Ajwa is at 25 Overlea Blvd, just south of Eglinton, in the heart of Thorncliffe Park. It's a walk-in and takeout halal restaurant — quick, no-fuss, family-friendly. There's seating, but most customers grab their order and go. The pace is fast on weekends because we're a popular halal pizza spot for families across East York and the surrounding neighborhoods.
The menu (built for groups)
Sixteen specialty halal pizzas, all available in four sizes: Medium ($16.99), Large ($19.99), X-Large ($22.99), and Party ($27.99). Plus 8 pizza + wings combos, 4 wingless deals (cheapest at $28.99 for two Mediums), and 9 wing sizes from 10 to 80 pieces. There's also fish and fries, a chicken platter, salads, sides, and drinks. Every item is halal — there's no separate halal menu because the entire kitchen is halal.
Ordering at the counter
For first-timers, the easiest path is the Walk-In Special — Medium pizza with 1 topping and 1 dip for $12.99. Tell the staff your topping (we suggest pepperoni, ground beef, or chicken), pick a dip (garlic sauce is the local favorite), and you'll have a hot pizza in about 12–15 minutes. If you're feeding a group, ask about the wingless pizza deals or pizza + wings combos.
What sets Ajwa apart
Most halal pizza places in Toronto offer one or two halal items on a wider menu. Ajwa's entire menu is halal-certified, which means no worry about cross-contamination, no extra questions, no asking the staff for confirmation. We're also one of the few halal restaurants in East York open until midnight (1 AM Friday and Saturday). For working hours, late shifts, family dinners, and weekend gatherings — Ajwa is built for the routine.
How to plan your visit
Ajwa is open 11 AM until midnight every day, with extended hours to 1 AM Friday and Saturday. Walk in to 25 Overlea Blvd, call (416) 423-2792, or browse the full menu. Read more about why locals choose Ajwa or how to spot a quality halal spot from a quick first impression.