HALAL Lincoln Deli & Grocery

Grocery aisles stocked with spices from North Africa and the Middle East aren’t common in this stretch of the Bronx. HALAL Lincoln Deli & Grocery fills that gap on Morris Avenue, where the scent of fresh flatbread and cilantro drifts onto the sidewalk most afternoons.

At 522 Morris Ave, the shop occupies a narrow storefront between a barbershop and a laundromat. Inside, shelves hold everything from za’atar to frozen kibbeh, while a small bakery counter turns out sesame-topped ka’ak and honey-drenched baklava. Shoppers also pick up prepared dishes like falafel wraps and lentil soup, making it easy to grab a meal without prepping from scratch.

The selection leans toward staples that rarely appear in mainstream supermarkets—think pomegranate molasses, sumac, and hand-rolled couscous. Produce bins overflow with okra, eggplant, and bunches of mint, all priced to move quickly in a neighborhood where many households cook daily. A quick call to (718) 665-5572 can confirm what’s freshest that day.

Directions to the store are straightforward on the map, though regulars usually just follow the sound of Arabic pop music spilling onto the sidewalk. If you’re craving something beyond the usual grocery run, this is where the block’s best-kept flavors live.