Juicy burgers
The Jammed double-beef burger is praised for its juicy, flavour-packed patties, while the Original Smashed is described as soft and delicious.
Crave Burgers
Mirdif
Crave Burgers is a Mirdif hamburger restaurant serving beef and chicken burgers for dine-in, takeaway and delivery. Reviews point to the Jammed double-beef burger, crispy chicken options and the Lazy Cake dessert as especially useful places to start.
Reputation Score
4.9
★★★★★
896 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Crispy chicken
Chicken choices arrive crunchy outside and tender inside; Spicy Honey and Hot Mustard are repeatedly highlighted for their flavour.
Excellent fries
Fries are often singled out as hot, crisp and well seasoned, with one review praising their light, fluffy texture and generous portion.
Lazy Cake
The chilled biscuit-and-dark-chocolate dessert is described as a pleasant, not-too-sweet finish, and several diners received it complimentary.
Warm service
Reviews consistently describe the team as welcoming, attentive and efficient, including a quick order that arrived within 15 minutes.
Diner atmosphere
The venue has a cozy American retro-diner feel with plenty of seating and an atmosphere reviewers found comfortable for chilling with friends.
What to Eat at Crave Burgers How we choose these items We use AI to find praise and criticism of specific foods and drinks in a selection of Google reviews. For Crave Burgers, this list is based on 50 reviews, not every review of the restaurant. The score is positive reviews minus negative reviews. For example, two positive reviews and one negative review give +1. Each review counts once per item; neutral comments do not change the score. A zero score is not a positive recommendation. “Only neutral feedback” means there are no positive or negative votes. “Mixed feedback” means equal numbers of positive and negative votes. The quotes are examples of what people said, not every comment we counted. We use different reviews where we can. We normally show up to 10 foods and 5 drinks with non-negative scores. Items with the same score stay together. If a tied group would go past the limit, that group and the lower non-negative scores go into Honorable mentions. If an overflowing positive top tie would leave the list empty, we show up to 10 items from that tie and keep the rest in Honorable mentions. Foods and drinks with a negative score are under What to Avoid. Use this as a guide to what reviewers liked, not a guarantee that you will like it too.
Foods and drinks mentioned in reviews of Crave Burgers, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 7
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Lazy cake Net +8
“The complementary lazy cake was such a nice touch and absolutely delicious!”
Positive 8Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The complementary lazy cake was such a nice touch and absolutely delicious!”April 2026
“Their lazy cake is a lovely treat to end with too!”April 2026
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Crispy chicken burger Net +4
“You guys should try the jammed and spicy honey, it was really flavourful and saucy😋😋.”
Positive 4Negative 0
Review excerpts
“You guys should try the jammed and spicy honey, it was really flavourful and saucy😋😋.”March 2026
“Ived got the crispy chicken burger dressed with spicy honey sauce paired with potato wedges. This time I wasn’t surprised as I’m expecting that it will be amazing and I’m right. It’s sooo tasty and reach my satisfaction.”July 2026
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Crispy onion rings Net +3
“Great burgers, fresh ingredients and crispy onion rings.”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Great burgers, fresh ingredients and crispy onion rings.”April 2026
“The onion rings are next level — light, crunchy, not greasy at all, with that satisfying crisp that makes them addictive.”January 2026
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Old school Net +3
“We had the Old school burgers (I personally recommend)!”
Positive 3Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We had the Old school burgers (I personally recommend)!”December 2025
“It’s the perfect spot if you’re craving a good old-school burger..simple, classic, and done right. The burger was juicy and full of flavor, and the fries were just as good. Definitely a place I’d come back to!”April 2026
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Dipper fries Net +2
“Loved the jammy burger with the dipper fries 💕 amazing service from rafael positive and all smily and welcoming made the dinner even better”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Loved the jammy burger with the dipper fries 💕 amazing service from rafael positive and all smily and welcoming made the dinner even better”April 2026
“We tried the Original Smashed Burger, the new Shrimpa Sandwich and Platter, and the Dipper Fries, everything was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Loaded fries Net +2
“The loaded fries were also good.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The loaded fries were also good.”May 2026
“The loaded fries were the kind you keep eating even when you’re full.”December 2025
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Original smashed burger Net +2
“Personally I ordered the Original Smashed burger and it was so soft and delicious.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Personally I ordered the Original Smashed burger and it was so soft and delicious.”June 2026
“We tried the Original Smashed Burger, the new Shrimpa Sandwich and Platter, and the Dipper Fries, everything was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
Honorable mentions (13)
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Big crave Net +1
“Amazing burgers..Had jammed burger and the big crave.. both the burgers were great..!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Amazing burgers..Had jammed burger and the big crave.. both the burgers were great..!!”March 2026
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Chicken burger Net +1
“Must visit if you love a good chicken burger.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Must visit if you love a good chicken burger.”April 2026
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Chicken honey mustard Net +1
“The chicken honey mustard was so good — crispy and full of flavor.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chicken honey mustard was so good — crispy and full of flavor.”December 2025
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Complimentary cookie Net +1
“They even gave us a complimentary cookie as a gift, which was absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“They even gave us a complimentary cookie as a gift, which was absolutely delicious.”May 2026
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Crisp chicken Net +1
“The crisp chicken was the only burger I’ve tried but it was really good and the onion ring were thin but good.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The crisp chicken was the only burger I’ve tried but it was really good and the onion ring were thin but good.”March 2026
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Crispy shrimpa Net +1
“The crispy shrimpa feels fresh but a bit oily”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The crispy shrimpa feels fresh but a bit oily”July 2026
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Hot mustard chicken burger Net +1
“We especially loved the Hot Mustard Chicken Burger”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We especially loved the Hot Mustard Chicken Burger”April 2026
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New shrimpa sandwich Net +1
“We tried the Original Smashed Burger, the new Shrimpa Sandwich and Platter, and the Dipper Fries, everything was absolutely delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We tried the Original Smashed Burger, the new Shrimpa Sandwich and Platter, and the Dipper Fries, everything was absolutely delicious.”July 2026
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Potato wedges Net +1
“Ived got the crispy chicken burger dressed with spicy honey sauce paired with potato wedges.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Ived got the crispy chicken burger dressed with spicy honey sauce paired with potato wedges.”July 2026
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Shrimpo burger Net +1
“We also tried the Shrimpo burger, which was excellent too.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“We also tried the Shrimpo burger, which was excellent too.”July 2026
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Smash burger Net +1
“underrated place, good smash burger & fries. we were given a delicious complimentary lazy cake, with cute stickers as well!!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“underrated place, good smash burger & fries. we were given a delicious complimentary lazy cake, with cute stickers as well!!”May 2026
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Special burger Net +1
“The special burger was especially tasty and memorable.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The special burger was especially tasty and memorable.”May 2026
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Brisket burger Net 0
Only neutral feedback
“We ordered the jammed beef burger and the spicy honey chicken burger plus the brisket burger. The one I loved and will come back for is the chicken burger. The beef and brisket burgers had an average taste.”
Positive 0Negative 0Neutral 1
Drinks 4
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Chocolate milkshake Net +1
“The chocolate milkshake was the best!”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The chocolate milkshake was the best!”April 2026
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Espresso burger with an extra patty Net +1
“Food was amazing, I had an espresso burger with an extra patty and it was delicious.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Food was amazing, I had an espresso burger with an extra patty and it was delicious.”June 2026
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Espresso-flavored burger Net +1
“The espresso-flavored burger was outstanding; if you’re a coffee lover, I highly recommend it.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“The espresso-flavored burger was outstanding; if you’re a coffee lover, I highly recommend it.”December 2025
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Lazy shake Net +1
“To finish, the Lazy Shake hit the perfect balance of chocolatey and sweet, not overly rich.”
Positive 1Negative 0
Review excerpts
“To finish, the Lazy Shake hit the perfect balance of chocolatey and sweet, not overly rich.”July 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Save dessert. Leave room for Lazy Cake: diners describe it as chilled biscuit in dark chocolate fudge and often mention receiving it complimentary.
Use parking. If you are driving, reviewers report that parking is available and shaded, which makes the mall visit easier.
Consider chicken. The chicken range is a safer starting point if you prefer crunch and spice; one diner singled out the chicken burger over the beef and brisket.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Mirdif Avenue Mall - Ground Floor
Mirdif, Dubai
| Mon | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Tue | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Wed | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Thu | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Fri | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sat | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
| Sun | 1:00 PM – 1:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Small portions
One diner felt the burgers had been reduced to slider size and considered the portions small for the price.
Price concern
A reviewer initially found the burger expensive, although they later felt its flavour made it worthwhile.
Inconsistent temperature
One otherwise positive visit had a burger arriving a bit cold, so takeaway or busy-period temperature may be worth checking.
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The Bottom Line
Crave Burgers is a Mirdif spot for dine-in, takeaway or delivery, with reviews focused on juicy beef burgers, crispy chicken and properly cooked fries. The Jammed double-beef burger is a standout for its rich, saucy flavour, while the Original Smashed, Spicy Honey chicken and Hot Mustard Chicken Burger give first-timers several clear directions. The Espresso burger with an extra patty is an unusual choice for coffee lovers.
Sides are more than an afterthought here. Fries are repeatedly described as hot, crisp and well seasoned; one diner especially liked that they were light, fluffy and generous. Loaded fries, Dipper Fries and onion rings also receive praise, although the slaw was only considered okay in one review.
Lazy Cake is a popular finish: it is chilled biscuit in dark chocolate fudge, and several diners mention receiving it complimentary. The room has a cozy American retro-diner feel with plenty of seating, while service is regularly described as warm and efficient. Parking is reported as available and shaded.
The main caution is value: one reviewer found the portions small for the price and another reported a burger arriving cold, so expectations may depend on the order and visit.