Halal Bites Opens New Location in Binghamton

The restaurant has moved into a former local eatery building on Glenwood Avenue.

Updated on Oct. 23, 2026 in Openings & Closings

A restored red brick commercial storefront facade in a quiet urban neighborhood during the golden hour. — Halal Bites has relocated its operations to a renovated building on Glenwood Avenue in Binghamton, centralizing services for its regional customers. AI Illustration. Upload story photo >

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Halal Bites officially opened a new location on Glenwood Avenue in Binghamton this week. This new site replaces the business's current restaurant on Riverside Drive in Johnson City.

Why it matters

The move marks a significant shift for the business, which purchased the building formerly occupied by Sharkey's back in 2023. The transition aims to centralize operations while continuing to offer a diverse menu of Middle Eastern, Pakistani, Indian, and Afghan cuisine.

The new restaurant operates daily from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. to accommodate local demand. Owners completed an extensive interior remodel following the 2023 building purchase to meet code requirements.

The players

Halal Bites

A restaurant business that serves cuisine from the Middle East, Pakistan, India, and Afghanistan.

Sharkey's

A former restaurant that previously occupied the building now housing Halal Bites.

The details

Crews gutted the interior of the former Sharkey's space, which required more significant structural work than initially anticipated. Renovations included expanding the kitchen, moving bathrooms, and removing the bar to prepare the space for dine-in, takeout, and delivery services.

Halal Bites opened the new Binghamton location on October 20, 2026.
Owners purchased the Glenwood Avenue building in March 2023.
The restaurant originally opened its Johnson City location in 2019.

Market Landscape

The transition reflects a broader trend of small businesses renovating and repurposing underutilized local commercial real estate. By moving from a suburban location to this new site, the restaurant optimizes its footprint within the local business corridor.

Customers in Binghamton now have access to dine-in, takeout, and delivery services at the new Glenwood Avenue location. Residents should note that the Johnson City location on Riverside Drive is slated to close.

The takeaway

When renovating older buildings, owners may find structural issues that require substantial interior modifications. Residents looking to visit should verify the status of the Riverside Drive site before planning their next meal.