Halal and Kosher Groceries
A non-exhaustive list of halal, kosher, and vegetarian resources in the Cambridge central area
Al Noor
Halal
This small halal grocery in Arbury offers a selection of halal meat and other groceries.
1C Arbury Rd
01223 514820
Al:Amin
Halal
Perhaps the best-known halal shop in Cambridge, Al:Amin offers halal groceries, take-away hot food, a halal butchers, spices, and a bakery.
100a, 102A Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2BD
www.alamin.co.uk
01223576396
Derby Store
Kosher
Derby Stores stocks a wide range of kosher products and can often also order on request pre‑packed Hermolis meals and other foods available in kosher shops in Golders Green, London, including fresh meat. Products available usually include dry goods, chilled, and frozen items including meat and Tivall vegetarian products. They also have Kosher wines, cakes and chocolates. Kosher bread is brought from London for Shabbat, and arrives around 14.00 on Thursday afternoon. You can order by phone and they will hold for you to collect.
26A Derby St, Newnham, Cambridge, CB3 9JE
01223 354391
Iqbro Halal Grocers
Halal
Iqbro has recently expanded, and offers an extensive selection of halal food, including a large, well-stocked halal butchers, as well as packaged and non-perishable foods, fresh veg and fruit, and frozen seafood.
184b Histon Rd, Arbury, Cambridgem, CB4 3JP
www.iqbrogrocer.co.uk
01223 778504
Midan World Foods
Halal
A wide selection of international foods (including African, Italian, South and East Asian foods), as well as a halal butcher, Midan also offers homemade samosas and other baked and cooked foods and an extensive selection of locally-made frozen halal South Asian dishes.
18-20 Histon Rd, Arbury, Cambridge, CB4 3LE
www.midanworldfoods.com
01223 500500
Revital Health
Vegetarian and Kosher
This health food shop stocks Tofutti and other brands of non-dairy 'cheese', Tivall vegetarian products, Swedish Glace and other parev ice-creams. They also stock Clearspring soy sauce and other kosher sushi products. Many of their other imported ranges are also certified as kosher.
Bridge Street, Cambridge, CB2 1UA
01223 350433
Sainsbury's
Kosher and Halal items
Sainsbury's has a selection of kosher and halal items including chilled and frozen goods, cheese and meat, and dry goods such as crackers, cakes and tinned foods, and has kosher chilled and ambient sections. For kosher foods, you can use www.kosher.org.uk to search for any food item and see which brands are certified if you are unsure.
Coldhams Lane, Cambridge CB1 3HP
01223 246183
Spice Gate
Halal
Near the top of Mill Road, Spice Gate is smaller than Al:Amin but stocks a wide range of non-perishable halal and international food, baked goods, and a halal butcher.
14 Mill Rd, Cambridge CB1 2AD
www.spicegate.co.uk
01223 513097
Vegetarian and Vegan Restaurants
While most restaurants offer some vegetarian options, there are several spots in Cambridge which are exclusively vegetarian or vegan. These are not necessarily certified halal or kosher (though there are a number of halal restaurants, especially along Mill Road).
Thrive
5-7 Norfolk St, Cambridge, CB1 2LD
www.thrivecambridge.com
01223464899
Stem & Glory
50-60 Station Rd, Cambridge, CB1 2JH
www.stemandglory.uk
012239 53539
Garden Kitchen
82 Mill Rd, Cambridge, CB1 3AS
www.thegardenkitchen.uk
01223 315205
Doppleganger Burger
59 Regent St, Cambridge, CB2 1AB
www.dopplegangerburger.co.uk
01223 665917