Juicy Patties
Several diners describe the beef patties as juicy, well-seasoned and generously sized, including the Bacon-X and signature burgers.
The Goofy Cow Burger - City Walk
Al Wasl
The Goofy Cow Burger is a burger restaurant in Al Wasl’s City Walk, with indoor and outdoor seating, a playful atmosphere and a menu ranging from beef signatures to vegan burgers. Reviews especially highlight the soft buns, sweet potato fries and homemade dipping sauces, though consistency can vary.
Reputation Score
4.6
★★★★★
294 ratings
Source: Google Maps
The Good Stuff
Strong Sides
Sweet potato fries, cheesy fries, chicken tenders and crispy fries often receive praise, with dipping sauces adding another highlight.
Dietary Choice
The vegan burger with a gluten-free bun earned a 10/10 from one reviewer, and another called the gluten-free burger the best they had eaten in Dubai.
Friendly Service
Reviews repeatedly describe the staff as welcoming and attentive, with one family noting that the order was prepared quickly while travelling with a child.
Relaxed Setting
The venue has indoor and outdoor seating, a funky casual ambience and enough space for a meal followed by a stroll around City Walk.
Accessible Location
The restaurant is described as being beside Canadian University Dubai and next to The Hub, making it easy to pair with a City Walk visit.
What to Eat at The Goofy Cow Burger - City Walk 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 The Goofy Cow Burger - City Walk, 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 The Goofy Cow Burger - City Walk, ranked by positive reviews minus negative reviews. Zero-score items have no net positive feedback; their labels distinguish neutral-only from mixed feedback.
Food 9
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Sloppy joe Net +4
“I loved the fully loaded Sloppy Joe burger.”
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Review excerpts
“I loved the fully loaded Sloppy Joe burger.”October 2022
“First off amazing staff,the sloppy joe burger is an comparable to anything,I wd definitely recommend everyone to try it out”November 2022
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X bacon burgers Net +3
“Tried their beacon x burger combo, was super juicy and tasty. Fries were super crunchy and the dip was delicious. Definitely top 5 burgers in dubai!”
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“Tried their beacon x burger combo, was super juicy and tasty. Fries were super crunchy and the dip was delicious. Definitely top 5 burgers in dubai!”November 2022
“The food was great! Especially the Bacon-x burger. One of the best burgers I've tried.”November 2022
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Cheese cake Net +3
“The cheese cake was also very good.”
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Review excerpts
“The cheese cake was also very good.”November 2022
“At last i had a sweet cheese cake recommended by crew won’t stop eating !!”November 2022
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Sweet potato fries Net +3
“They have high quality beef patties and an amazing cheesecake for dessert! Do not miss out on their sweet potato fries too, it's the best side for me. 🤣”
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“They have high quality beef patties and an amazing cheesecake for dessert! Do not miss out on their sweet potato fries too, it's the best side for me. 🤣”November 2022
“The sweet potato fries were a standout for me—crispy on the outside, tender on the inside, and perfectly seasoned. They struck the ideal balance between sweetness and savory goodness.”June 2023
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Vegan burger Net +3
“We ordered their vegan burger, sides and dessert. Everything was nice and the staff were friendly and attentive.”
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“We ordered their vegan burger, sides and dessert. Everything was nice and the staff were friendly and attentive.”January 2023
“The food is very good and the staff is so sweet and Angela gave us a super service. The vegan burger is a must-try for everyone.”November 2022
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Cheese fries Net +2
“I honestly expected the burgers to be more tasty nut i really loved the cheese fries and chicken tenders.”
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Review excerpts
“I honestly expected the burgers to be more tasty nut i really loved the cheese fries and chicken tenders.”June 2023
“The cheesy fries were equally delightful, with a generous amount of gooey, melted cheese drizzled over them.”June 2023
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Chicken tenders Net +2
“And let's not forget the chicken tenders, which were crispy, succulent, and paired perfectly with their selection of dipping sauces.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“And let's not forget the chicken tenders, which were crispy, succulent, and paired perfectly with their selection of dipping sauces.”June 2023
“I honestly expected the burgers to be more tasty nut i really loved the cheese fries and chicken tenders.”June 2023
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Crunchy chicken burger Net +2
“Tried the Crunchy Chicken Burger the first time. Went in for the Bacon-X Burger (heavenly) and topped it with another Crunchy Chicken Burger.”
Positive 2Negative 0
Review excerpts
“Tried the Crunchy Chicken Burger the first time. Went in for the Bacon-X Burger (heavenly) and topped it with another Crunchy Chicken Burger.”February 2023
“I had the bbq burger and my better half the crunchicken burger. We both licked our fingers dry! The sauces were splendid and the coleslaw superb. Kudos to the chef!”November 2022
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Sloppy fries Net +2
“i tried their bacon x and slopyjoe burger and slopy fries,I dint get that hype of taste on burgers but fries were good, i think the patties lack flavours they tasted very blank !!”
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Review excerpts
“i tried their bacon x and slopyjoe burger and slopy fries,I dint get that hype of taste on burgers but fries were good, i think the patties lack flavours they tasted very blank !!”November 2022
“If you go there, don't forget to try out SLOPPY JOE FRIES.”October 2022
Honorable mentions (15)
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Bbq burger Net +1
“I had the bbq burger and my better half the crunchicken burger. We both licked our fingers dry! The sauces were splendid and the coleslaw superb. Kudos to the chef!”
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Review excerpts
“I had the bbq burger and my better half the crunchicken burger. We both licked our fingers dry! The sauces were splendid and the coleslaw superb. Kudos to the chef!”November 2022
“I had the BBQ Burger and it tasted just like I imagined, the sweet potato fries are amazing as well! Try it out, it's legitimately one of the best burgers I've ever had!”October 2022
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Autisim blue burger Net +1
“Must participate in this hungatian award winning restaurant as 18 th world best burgers also located in city walk served with live and they give 10 aed donation to autisim blue burger was amazing”
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Review excerpts
“Must participate in this hungatian award winning restaurant as 18 th world best burgers also located in city walk served with live and they give 10 aed donation to autisim blue burger was amazing”April 2023
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Big tasty burger Net +1
“However the big tasty burger i had the following day was a million times better than this.”
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Review excerpts
“However the big tasty burger i had the following day was a million times better than this.”November 2022
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Gluten free burger Net +1
“The best Gluten Free Burger I’ve ever eaten in Dubai! I saw them all across social media and gave a try. They stood behind their words and presented me a really juicy and extremly flavourful burger.”
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Review excerpts
“The best Gluten Free Burger I’ve ever eaten in Dubai! I saw them all across social media and gave a try. They stood behind their words and presented me a really juicy and extremly flavourful burger.”November 2022
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Goofy burger Net +1
“One of the best burgers I have eat ! And the sauces are delicious as well 😻😻😻 try the special of the house the goofy burger I love it ! I will be back soon 😸”
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“One of the best burgers I have eat ! And the sauces are delicious as well 😻😻😻 try the special of the house the goofy burger I love it ! I will be back soon 😸”June 2023
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K pop burgers Net +1
“Hands down one of our favourite burger spot it has become.. the burgers were well cooked and seasoned and were juicy the sloppy burger was just amazingly tasty and even kpop.. very fulfilling! Will visit soon to try other burgers 🍔”
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Review excerpts
“Hands down one of our favourite burger spot it has become.. the burgers were well cooked and seasoned and were juicy the sloppy burger was just amazingly tasty and even kpop.. very fulfilling! Will visit soon to try other burgers 🍔”March 2023
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Lunch set Net +1
“Great tasting meaty burgers. Toppings such as sloppy joe or onion jams were also well made. Dipping sauces were also tasty. Good deal with the lunch set (burger with fries, drink and dip sauce) for just 49 aed.”
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Review excerpts
“Great tasting meaty burgers. Toppings such as sloppy joe or onion jams were also well made. Dipping sauces were also tasty. Good deal with the lunch set (burger with fries, drink and dip sauce) for just 49 aed.”May 2023
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Mac & cheese burger Net +1
“I ordered the Mac & Cheese burger. It was truly the best burger i tasted here in Dubai.”
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Review excerpts
“I ordered the Mac & Cheese burger. It was truly the best burger i tasted here in Dubai.”October 2022
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Nachos burger Net +1
“We ordered a sloppy joe with fries and a nachos burger with sweet potato fries, and onion rings on the side. The fries are top tier according to my friend but I think they could use a bit more seasoning..the burgers are big enough and are on the good side of the scale.”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered a sloppy joe with fries and a nachos burger with sweet potato fries, and onion rings on the side. The fries are top tier according to my friend but I think they could use a bit more seasoning..the burgers are big enough and are on the good side of the scale.”November 2022
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New blue burger Net +1
“Amazing burger taste I love it, I tried the new blue burger and it tested amazing I will be trying again for sure”
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“Amazing burger taste I love it, I tried the new blue burger and it tested amazing I will be trying again for sure”April 2023
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Pineapple burger Net +1
“Goofy Cow has the best Pineapple burger in Dubai… All the best to the team and we will look forward to visit again soon. Thanks Goofy team for wonderful experience.”
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Review excerpts
“Goofy Cow has the best Pineapple burger in Dubai… All the best to the team and we will look forward to visit again soon. Thanks Goofy team for wonderful experience.”October 2022
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Signature burger Net +1
“Now let's talk about the star of the show—the burgers! Goofy Cow truly knows how to craft a mouthwatering burger. I opted for their signature burger, and boy, was I blown away. The patty was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The combination of fresh toppings and the soft, toasted bun added an extra layer of deliciousness. Each bite was a flavor explosion!”
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Review excerpts
“Now let's talk about the star of the show—the burgers! Goofy Cow truly knows how to craft a mouthwatering burger. I opted for their signature burger, and boy, was I blown away. The patty was juicy, perfectly seasoned, and cooked to perfection. The combination of fresh toppings and the soft, toasted bun added an extra layer of deliciousness. Each bite was a flavor explosion!”June 2023
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The goofy cow burger Net +1
“If I was asked to have burger from only one burger joint for the rest of my life, my answer is The Goofy Cow Burger. Burgers soo good, can't choose what element is perfect.”
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Review excerpts
“If I was asked to have burger from only one burger joint for the rest of my life, my answer is The Goofy Cow Burger. Burgers soo good, can't choose what element is perfect.”February 2023
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Truffle and foi burger Net +1
“Excellent truffle and foi burger! Soft bun. Crispy fries. Fast service. Internet available in store. Good location on City Walk: right next to The Hub.”
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“Excellent truffle and foi burger! Soft bun. Crispy fries. Fast service. Internet available in store. Good location on City Walk: right next to The Hub.”February 2023
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Cheese burger Net 0
Mixed feedback
“We ordered cheeseburger and vegan burger with gluten free bun. It was 10/10!”
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Review excerpts
“We ordered cheeseburger and vegan burger with gluten free bun. It was 10/10!”March 2023
What to Avoid (5)
Food 5
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Beef burger Net −1
“Nothing special, just an ordinary beef burger. The beef patty is very average.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Nothing special, just an ordinary beef burger. The beef patty is very average.”June 2023
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Chicken burger Net −1
“The chicken burger was dry.”
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Critical review excerpts
“The chicken burger was dry.”June 2023
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Goody cow burger Net −1
“We tried the goody cow burger and cheese burger. Staff is so helpful and friendly and Sikandar was super fast with the order as i had my kid with me. I honestly expected the burgers to be more tasty nut i really loved the cheese fries and chicken tenders.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We tried the goody cow burger and cheese burger. Staff is so helpful and friendly and Sikandar was super fast with the order as i had my kid with me. I honestly expected the burgers to be more tasty nut i really loved the cheese fries and chicken tenders.”June 2023
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Mac and cheese Net −1
“We order 3 burgers, the sloppy joe, mac and cheese and the cheese burger. The patty lack flavour, could be because of less salt. There was not much sauce in any of the burgers. The mac and cheese have less mac and barely any cheese at all.”
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Critical review excerpts
“We order 3 burgers, the sloppy joe, mac and cheese and the cheese burger. The patty lack flavour, could be because of less salt. There was not much sauce in any of the burgers. The mac and cheese have less mac and barely any cheese at all.”October 2022
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Onion rings Net −1
“Fries were somewhat decent but nothing to rave about and the onion rings were overcooked and dry, it broke apart like pieces of bricks when onion rings should be soft and crunchy.”
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Critical review excerpts
“Fries were somewhat decent but nothing to rave about and the onion rings were overcooked and dry, it broke apart like pieces of bricks when onion rings should be soft and crunchy.”October 2022
Tips for a Better Visit
Try Lunch. For better value, consider the lunch set: it includes a burger, fries, drink and dip sauce for 49 AED.
Ask Parking. If you are driving, confirm the route and parking before arriving; one visitor struggled to get directions and missed the nearby escalator.
Choose Sauces. Ask about the dipping sauces rather than sticking to a standard accompaniment; coriander mayo, burger sauce and unusual flavours are mentioned positively.
Order Sides. Sweet potato fries are a recurring favourite, while chicken tenders are also praised for their crisp coating and dipping-sauce pairing.
Check Doneness. Because reviews range from juicy and perfectly cooked to dry or overcooked, check your burger if the patty arrives below expectations.
Plan the visit
Practical details
Unit B01-00 09 City Walk
Al Wasl, Dubai
Common Concerns
Inconsistent Quality
Some diners found the patties bland or average, while others described juicy, well-seasoned burgers, suggesting the experience is not fully consistent.
High Prices
Several reviews felt the prices were too high for the quality, including one complaint about paying 218 dirhams for two burgers, fries and drinks.
Order Delays
One diner received the burger 20 minutes before the fries, so side timing may occasionally be a problem.
Parking Confusion
A visitor could not reach the restaurant by phone for parking directions and ended up walking a long way, despite an escalator beside the venue.
Dry Sides
One review found the onion rings overcooked and dry, while another thought the fries needed more seasoning.
Customer-reported prices
These are customer-reported mentions, not a current price list. Prices may have changed.
49 aed
burger with fries, drink and dip sauce
“Good deal with the lunch set (burger with fries, drink and dip sauce) for just 49 aed”Google review · May 2023
218 dirhams
2 burgers, 2 sloppy fries and 2 drinks
“Service was great but paying 218 dirhams for 2 burgers, 2 sloppy fries and 2 drinks you would expect an out of this world taste”Google review · November 2022
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The Bottom Line
The Goofy Cow Burger is a City Walk burger joint in Al Wasl with indoor and outdoor seating, a casual funky atmosphere and a menu that goes well beyond a standard cheeseburger. The named choices reviewers return to include the Goofy burger, Sloppy Joe, Bacon-X Burger and the vegan burger with gluten-free bun. The best-supported strengths are the sides and extras.
Sweet potato fries are repeatedly singled out, while cheesy fries, chicken tenders, onion rings and crispy fries give you plenty to add to a burger. Homemade dips are another reason to explore the menu: coriander mayo, burger sauce, strawberry BBQ and Angus Beef Baconnaise all receive mentions. A lunch set with a burger, fries, drink and dip sauce was reported at 49 AED.
Service is usually described as friendly, attentive and fast, and the location works well for combining lunch with a walk around City Walk. Still, expectations should be measured. Some diners found the patties bland, the chicken burger dry or the onion rings overcooked, and one received fries 20 minutes after the burger.
Prices can feel high when the cooking misses, so the lunch set may be the safer value choice. Parking directions also caused trouble for one visitor, despite an escalator beside the restaurant.