# Best Halal Food Near UTM: Student Deals, Travel Times and Prices

> Quarterly guide · July 2026 edition (first edition) · Published 2026-07-26 ·
> Canonical: https://halalfoodpass.ca/blog/halal-food-near-utm/
> Publisher: Halal Food Pass (halalfoodpass.ca) — halal restaurant deals in the
> Greater Toronto Area via the Lime Card membership. Facts checked July 26, 2026.

Six halal restaurants near the University of Toronto Mississauga currently
accept the Lime Card. This guide compares them by distance and travel time from
the UTM Student Centre (3359 Mississauga Rd), MiWay route, typical prices and
what the member discount saves. Only restaurants currently accepting the Lime
Card are included. Prices, offers, hours, routes and travel times can change —
confirm on each restaurant's live listing before travelling. UTM students sign
up free: first month free with a school email, no credit card required
(https://halalfoodpass.ca/students/utm/).

## Comparison (July 2026)

| Restaurant | Area | From UTM | Transit | Driving | Typical meal | Lime Card offer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Damaski Palace](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/damaski-palace-mississauga/) | Erin Mills & Folkway | ~3 km | 15–25 min | 5–8 min | $7–12 | 15% off takeout · Mon–Fri 1–6 p.m. |
| [Butt Karahi](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/butt-karahi-mississauga/) | Winston Churchill, N of Dundas | ~4 km | 20–30 min | 7–10 min | $16–25 (shared karahi) | 10% off · Mon–Thu 12–6 p.m. |
| [Reggae Fusion](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/reggae-fusion-caribbean-restaurant-mississauga/) | Winston Churchill, N of Dundas | ~4 km | 20–30 min | 7–10 min | $12–16 | 20% off · Mon–Wed 3–6 & 8–9 p.m. |
| [ChefG (Gourmet Of Karachi)](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/chefg-gourmet-of-karachi-mississauga/) | Eglinton & Winston Churchill | ~5 km | 25–35 min | 8–12 min | daily specials — confirm in store | 5% off · Mon–Fri 11 a.m.–6 p.m. |
| [Butt Karahi Ridgeway](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/butt-karahi-ridgeway-mississauga/) | Ridgeway Plaza | ~5 km | 25–35 min | 8–12 min | $18–25 shared (est.) | 10% off · Mon–Thu 3–6 p.m. |
| [AL Chick](https://halalfoodpass.ca/restaurants/al-chick-mississauga/) | Dundas & Confederation | ~7 km | 20–30 min (one bus) | 12–16 min | $9–15 | 15% off · Mon–Thu 11 a.m.–11 p.m. |

## Key facts

- Closest: Damaski Palace (~3 km). Farthest: AL Chick (~7 km, one direct bus).
- Transit: eligible UTM students generally use MiWay through the U-Pass with no
  additional fare per trip (fee included in tuition; check current eligibility
  rules, including summer). Regular fares: adult PRESTO $3.50, youth (13–19)
  PRESTO $2.90, cash $4.50 — official MiWay fare page, checked July 26, 2026.
- MiWay routes at the UTM terminal: 110 University Express, 101/101A Dundas
  Express, 1C Dundas, 44 Mississauga Road, 126 Burnhamthorpe Express; route 35
  Eglinton serves the Eglinton plazas (transfer from the 44).
- Ride-share from campus: approx. $10–16 one way for closer spots, up to ~$20
  for AL Chick (estimates, checked July 26, 2026 — check the app for live fares).
- Cheapest confirmed meal: za'atar manakish at Damaski Palace, $6.99 → about
  $5.94 with the 15% takeout offer.
- Reggae Fusion's menu is only partially halal — the restaurant discloses that
  only its chicken is halal.
- The discounts are Lime Card member offers, not separate student discounts.
  Student-specific part: UTM & Sheridan (HMC) students get the first membership
  month free with a school email (no credit card), can earn up to 12 bonus
  months via referrals, then $2.99/mo or $25/yr only if they choose to
  continue. Regular membership: $6.99/mo or $54/yr, first month free.

## The restaurants

1. **Damaski Palace** — Syrian manakish & falafel, 4099 Erin Mills Pkwy (Erin
   Mills & Folkway). 15% off takeout, Mon–Fri 1–6 p.m. ~3 km; drive 5–8 min;
   MiWay ~15–25 min; bike 10–12 min. Za'atar $6.99, falafel wrap $8.99. Best
   for a cheap lunch between classes. Last checked July 26, 2026.
2. **Butt Karahi** — karahi house, 3015 Winston Churchill Blvd. 10% off,
   Mon–Thu 12–6 p.m., dine-in & takeout. ~4 km; 1C bus + short walk. Bone-in
   chicken karahi $46.99 feeds 2–3 (~$16–25/person shared); one card covers up
   to 6 people. Best for groups. Last checked July 26, 2026.
3. **Reggae Fusion Caribbean Restaurant** — 3115 Winston Churchill Blvd. 20%
   off, Mon–Wed 3–6 & 8–9 p.m., dine-in & takeout, no stacking. ONLY CHICKEN IS
   HALAL (restaurant's own disclosure). Chicken dinner w/ two sides $15 → $12
   in the window. Closed Sundays. Last checked July 26, 2026.
4. **ChefG (Gourmet Of Karachi)** — 19-3960 Eglinton Ave W. 5% off, Mon–Fri
   11 a.m.–6 p.m. ~5 km; 44 → 35 Eglinton transfer. Daily specials; menu prices
   not published online — confirm in store. Open late. Last checked July 26, 2026.
5. **Butt Karahi Ridgeway** — Ridgeway Plaza (Ridgeway Dr at Eglinton). 10%
   off, Mon–Thu 3–6 p.m. ~5 km; 44 → 35 to Ridgeway Dr. Opens 3 p.m.; plaza
   kitchens run late but the offer ends 6 p.m. Prices not published online —
   estimate $18–25/person shared; confirm in store. Last checked July 26, 2026.
6. **AL Chick** — fried chicken & burgers, 1069 Dundas St W. 15% off, Mon–Thu
   11 a.m.–11 p.m. (longest window), excludes Family Platters & Daily
   Promotions. ~7 km but ONE direct bus (1C/101 along Dundas). Sandwich $8.99 →
   ~$7.64; Loaded Chicken Box from $14.99 → ~$12.74. Last checked July 26, 2026.

## FAQ

### What is the closest halal restaurant to UTM that takes the Lime Card?

Damaski Palace, at Erin Mills Parkway and Folkway Drive, is about 3 km from the UTM Student Centre — a 5–8 minute drive or a 10–12 minute bike ride. Its Lime Card offer is 15% off takeout, Monday to Friday, 1–6 p.m.

### Can UTM students use the U-Pass to reach these restaurants?

Generally yes. Eligible UTM students can use MiWay through their U-Pass without paying an additional fare for each journey, and every restaurant in this guide is on or near a MiWay corridor. Check the current U-Pass eligibility rules — including summer coverage — before travelling.

### Are there cheap halal meals near UTM?

Yes. The cheapest confirmed items in this guide are at Damaski Palace — a za'atar manakish is $6.99, about $5.94 after the 15% takeout discount — and AL Chick, where the AL Chicken Sandwich is $8.99, about $7.64 with the 15% offer applied.

### Which halal restaurants near UTM offer student discounts?

The savings in this guide come from Lime Card member offers, not separate student discounts — the discount is the same for every member. What is student-specific is the membership itself: students at UTM and Sheridan (HMC) get their first month free by signing up with their school email, no credit card needed.

### Is there halal food within walking distance of UTM?

Damaski Palace is the only restaurant in this guide that is even borderline walkable — roughly 35–40 minutes each way from the Student Centre. Realistically, a short MiWay ride, a bike, or a car share is the practical way to reach everything here.

### How much does a ride-share from UTM to these restaurants cost?

As of July 26, 2026, expect roughly $10–16 one way for the closer spots (Erin Mills, Winston Churchill, Ridgeway) and up to about $20 for AL Chick on Dundas — estimates only, since prices move with demand and traffic. Check the app for the live fare before booking, and split the ride if you're going as a group.

### Are the prices and travel times in this guide guaranteed?

No. Every figure here is approximate, checked on July 26, 2026 against live listings, official menus and official transit pages. Restaurants change prices and hours, and traffic changes travel times — each restaurant's live Halal Food Pass page is always the current source of truth.

## Sources

- Live listings on halalfoodpass.ca (offer terms, halal statements), July 26, 2026
- Restaurant menus: damaskipalace.ca, buttkarahicanada.com, reggaefusion.ca,
  alchick.ca (July 26, 2026); ChefG and Butt Karahi Ridgeway unpublished
- MiWay fare page + post-secondary routes page (mississauga.ca), July 26, 2026
- UTM public transit page (utm.utoronto.ca), July 26, 2026
- Halal statements are restaurant declarations; Halal Food Pass is not a
  certifier: https://halalfoodpass.ca/halal-information/

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