Fresh food
Several diners describe the food as fresh, tasty, and sometimes both hot and fresh.
Hardee's
Al Khawaneej
Hardee’s is a fast-food restaurant in Al Khawaneej serving fried chicken and big burgers. Reviews make it worth considering for tasty, fresh burgers, quick drive-through orders, and welcoming counter service, though delivery reliability can vary.
Reputation Score
4.8
★★★★★
305 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Fast service
A drive-through order was reportedly ready in less than a minute.
Friendly staff
Reviews repeatedly mention polite, approachable staff who welcome customers warmly.
Dining space
One visitor specifically found it a good place to sit and eat, with cooperative staff.
Budget deals
A customer highlights Hardee’s deals as budget friendly, alongside kind and professional service.
What to Eat at Hardee's 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 Hardee's, 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.
Reviewers reported more criticism than praise for the items below.
What to Avoid (2)
Food 2
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Big deluxe burger meal Net −1
“I ordered a Big Deluxe Burger meal with a cheeseburger on the side and specifically requested no tomatoes, pickles, or onions. Despite my request, my order still came with all of these ingredients. My stomach does not react well to them, which is why I asked for them to be removed.”
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Critical review excerpts
“I ordered a Big Deluxe Burger meal with a cheeseburger on the side and specifically requested no tomatoes, pickles, or onions. Despite my request, my order still came with all of these ingredients. My stomach does not react well to them, which is why I asked for them to be removed.”June 2026
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Cheeseburger Net −1
“The cheeseburger also tasted as if it was made from leftover food and simply turned into a cheeseburger.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The cheeseburger also tasted as if it was made from leftover food and simply turned into a cheeseburger.”June 2026
Tips for a Better Visit
Check customisations. If removing ingredients matters, check the burger before leaving; one order still included all requested removals.
Choose pickup. For time-sensitive food, pickup or the drive-through may be safer than delivery, after reports of waits lasting three to four hours.
Confirm availability. If the drive-through says an item is unavailable, confirm at the ordering screen; one customer found the same item available inside.
Finalise orders. Double-check your order before it is entered, since a customer was told changes were impossible even before payment.
Expect queues. If the drive-through is crowded, allow extra time for counter service because one visit had no cashier available.
Plan the visit
Practical details
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Al Khawaneej - Al Khwaneej Second, Dubai
| Mon | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Tue | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Wed | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Thu | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Fri | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sat | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Sun | 10:00 AM – 4:00 AM |
Common Concerns
Delivery delays
Two reviews describe extreme delivery delays, including a three-hour wait and an order marked delivered but never received.
Cold meals
One repeat customer says meals ordered from this branch have consistently arrived cold.
Order errors
A customised burger meal arrived with tomatoes, pickles, and onions despite a request to remove them.
Cashier gaps
A customer waited a long time in the branch without anyone taking the order.
Rigid changes
The cashier reportedly could not change an order after entry, even before payment.
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The Bottom Line
Hardee’s in Al Khawaneej is a straightforward fast-food stop for big burgers and fried chicken, with the Big Deluxe Burger meal and cheeseburgers specifically mentioned by customers. The strongest pattern is fresh, tasty food paired with quick service; one drive-through order was ready in less than a minute, while another review describes food as fresh, hot, and consistently served quickly. Service is a major part of the branch’s appeal.
Diners describe warm welcomes, approachable staff, and a pleasant place to sit and eat. Deals are also called budget friendly, which gives the restaurant some value appeal for a quick meal. The branch appears to work well for counter, drive-through, and dine-in visits when service is running smoothly.
There are important caveats. Delivery reviews report waits of three and four hours, including one order marked delivered but never received. Another customer received a cold meal and a burger with tomatoes, pickles, and onions despite requesting their removal.
Check customised orders before leaving, and consider pickup when timing matters. The ordering system may also prevent changes once an order has been entered, even before payment.