Experience traditional Bowness on Friday night, but expect to wait about 15 or 20 minutes. I did the drive through and went to eat in Bowness Park which is just around the corner from Angel's Drive In. As I waited in line, I chuckled ,as it drummed up memories of my childhood. Those were the days when the entire family would go to A&W and the carhop would bring a full tray of food that a family of two adults and four children that all could eat for $4.95. The price is quite reasonable here and the food was piping hot. Not greasy, the BBQ burger was very yummy and I could not finish the last bite. The fries were good, but I had hoped for home cut fries, and these looked like McCain's. I did like the burger better than the ones from Peter's Drive In. read more

Even after the major renovation this place continues to underwhelm. The kids and I tried to give it a second chance last Friday (at 1pm) but we arrive to a restaurant which was full inside and no provisions for seating outside (tables but no chairs) on a +15C day. Couldn't help but notice that at the half-dozen full tables inside only two actually had food on them. This didn't look promising but we pressed on. Went to the counter and started to look at the menu while I waited to be served. Couldn't figure out the menus as they seemed to be three different ones and they all had different things on them. One was just wraps. The guy at the till didn't acknowledge me and started serving someone else and that's when this boondoggle ended. I gathered the kids and we headed up Nosehill to Boardwalk Burger in Crowfoot Crossing and were served promptly and had no problem finding a booth. There's no reason to put up with bad service in the NW. I suspect this place is propped up by the neighbourhood but it's not a destination you want to travel out of your way for. There's a lot of better lunch places in the NW that have a stronger menu - C.B. Drive Inn, for example, is a NW neighbourhood place (not a franchise) that does a much better job with their service in menu. I can't recommend Angel's it's pretty bush league still. read more

Very, very good! Bowness burger and shake was the best! Maybe the best little drive-in in Calgary now. JC read more

Angel's Drive In is a gem in deep Bowness, walking distance from Bowness Park. The burgers here are pretty good. I ordered the double Mozza burger without onions and it came out right, even with that alteration. The onion rings were excellent, but back to the burger. It tasted homemade which was exactly what I was looking for. It was slathered with melted mozzarella and a blend of mayo and other sauces. It wasn't the healthiest but hey, it's an old fashioned burger joint so you can't expect it to be healthy. It was tasty though. The place is in major need of repair and some consistency in brand. Nothing a good paint job, some landscaping and a bit of renovations couldn't spruce up. The food is excellent though which is the main thing. Angel's Drive In is worth the drive over to Bowness. On Wednesdays they advertise a show & shine; however, the Wednesday we were there they only had two classic cars and they left within ten minutes of us arriving. We will be back for sure! read more

A classic Bowness landmark. Angels has car shows and the occasional band on the roof show. With their real fruit milkshakes and a good burger menu you're sure to find something unique with each visit. read more

Cool little drive-in with great burgers and shakes. And excellent poutine! Well worth the visit if you're ever near by. I like the drive-in/dive factor of this spot but it is far too expensive and very slow. read more

-Average, but correctly executed old school burgers, rings and fries. -A bit steep on the prices, and certainly below standard with the 15 - 20 minute wait times even when not busy. -Kitchy interior design with authentic table side juke box units, albeit from the 70s or 80s no the 50s. Angels is without a doubt a place you go to mostly for the atmosphere, memories, or "uniqueness" --- and Angels DOES provide all 3 of these things generally speaking. During the summer, there is a "hot rod" and / or "motorcycle" night (wednesdays I think) where a few or zero hot rods and bikes show up to hang out and display their cars. In any event, Angels is way better than Peters Drive In for this category. read more

Went to have some breakfast this morning and it wasn't to bad. Had a pancake with strawberries and bananas with a side of hash browns and topped it with some orange juice. It took a while considering that there weren't a lot of people. However, really nice service and overall a three star review. read more

The presentation of the restaurant is very nice the new renovation is very appealing but the food doesn't match the freshness of the decor or the price tag. We ordered the barbeque burger, The bowness burger, curly fries and 2 shakes and it cost a whopping $30. The meat patties in the burgers were cold and tasteless and the buns were too big for the burger. Curly fries and the shakes were good but not good enough for us to ever go back. What a shame. So disappointing as we could not wait to go there once the Reno's were done. read more

Wow I was disappointed. I ordered a mushroom burger. The mushrooms were watery, the bun was stale and soggy. My food was not edible. I tossed it out and left. I wouldn't go back. read more

Pretty good little place if you're in Bowness! Had the mushroom burger (I wouldn't get it again based on it being very boring; mushrooms and mushroom soup sauce) however the hubby got the double cheese and it was delicious! Fries are great too! read more

I come here way too frequently. Everything is to die for, especially the milkshakes. The staff are so kind and accommodating. Great for dates or kids. read more

Stopped by for the first time ever at noon today. Ordered up a cheeseburger with no pickles. That's the only thing they got right...no pickles. The bun was fresh but the burger was overdone and rubbery and whatever sauce they put on it almost made me gag! Like how can you screw up a cheeseburger? Obviously they found a sad soggy way to do that! Been there, done that, won't ever be back! read more

This place looks old, I'm young! Get with the times old man! The 1600's called; they want their burgers and fries and shakes back. Even though those weren't even around back then. Or maybe they were, I sure wouldn't know. I'm young. read more

Amazing burgers....blew Pete's right out of the water!

Great spot. Renovated to hold more seating and a sweeter interior! Hot food is made fresh so it takes a few minutes.... not fast food! The cold treats are delightful. The owner and staff is just lovely! read more

Stopped by here on a sunny Sunday evening out with the family, The girlfriend and I had the mozza burger combo and the boy had the crispy chicken burger. The chicken must have been good as he downed it without talking (a rare thing indeed). I would tell you to take you food a short drive and eat it in Bowness park or baker park just down the street to enjoy some great views of the river. read more

It's slower than a chain but that's because it's real food cooked to order. Fries were plentiful and burger was great. Maybe you can get a slightly better burger at a gourmet restraint for 20 bucks, but as far as an 8 to 10 dollar combo goes its definitely a good value for a tasty meal. I'm giving it the 5 stars because I think it's great for what it is... ... is there a better burger out there.. probably, but this meal is generous and delicious. read more

I used to love going to Angels for a milkshake and a burger but this weekend was not up to par. Macdonalds milkshake and burgers are better and way cheaper than what I had. We threw the fries in the garbage they were half cooked after we waited for 20 min in the drive through for our food. $18 for 2 single cheeseburgers, a milkshake and small pop is steep. :( read more

AMAZING!!! Since moving away from Calgary, I've recommended Angel's to anyone visiting the city. The Mozza burger is to die for, the poutine, although not technically poutine, is also delicious. Wish I could go back whenever I wanted.... read more

Great, friendly service. Just stopped in for an ice cream. Great prices, and good portion for the price. Very cool decor, has feeling of the movie Grease, but also looks like it could use a deep clean. Feels like a mom and pop shop, I will be back. read more

They make pretty good food actually the only issue is the place looks very old and it's been attracted to very many people. My friend said he came from BC and he looked like a rundown shack but I told him it was good food and he loved it after read more

This has become my new go to place to get greasy American burgers and shakes. The diner is locally owned which is a bonus. The milkshakes are high quality and although the prices are a little on the high end the quality is also high. Love this place. read more

Peters drive in has nothing on this place!!!! The best milkshakes and burgers. Deep fried mushrooms are a must try, as well as the mushroom burger! Definitely worth the trip. read more

We live across the street and absolutely love going to Angel's! Very friendly and great food! Milkshakes and ice cream are absolutely amazing and we love the poutines! read more

How is this place still in business? Tried their hamburger about a year ago -- greasy, flavourless, just awful. Fries were limp and sad. Yesterday drive-through for a friend so I tried the ice cream cone, I mean, how could that be bad, right? It was like non-dairy creamer in a cone, not sweet, not vanilla, actually threw it away because it was just oily. Seriously, I'm amazed they have any customers at all. read more

My family loves this restaurant. Food is excellent. Large portions and fast service. The new decor is really appealing. It's nice to have milkshakes made with real fruit. This is a really cute diner for a sit down meal or you can go to the drive-through and take out the scrumptious food. The best Hot Hamburger in town. It's not on the menu but if you ask for it you can get it. Only the regulars know about this. It's a secret! read more

Really good food!! If your hungry for just a burger, or a super supper, then I recommend going here...great customer service and fast food service..thanks Angel's..will definitely come again!! read more

Way too expensive for just a burger nothing special. I paid $13.25 for a combo of Bowness burger, fries, and small pop. I expected a decent burger for this price but it was nothing better than a whopper meal at the Burger King. What a disappointment. read more

Slowest service I've ever received at a fast food place. There was not many people at the restaurant, and only one car ahead of us at the drive thru. It took 17 minutes for the car ahead of us and us to order our meals. Then, we waited over 35 more minutes for our food to be brought out to us. EXTREMELY slow. There is no reason it should have taken that long. Once we did get our food, it was mediocre at best. Barely any toppings on the burgers, the fries were cold, and the milkshakes were just ok. The person who was behind us in line is probably still there waiting to receive their food. read more

Best deep fried mushrooms!!! They always have the best food and service. I strongly recommend this place for some greasy indulgent food.

Yikes! Just went to Angels for the second time as I had enjoyed the first trip with hamburger and shake. Went to buy a soft ice cream, thinking it would be less expensive than the milk shake. I ordered two large cones (thinking a little more than Costco's $2.99/cone) and then the person taking the order said $12, please! What!? I thought I had misunderstood her. Thats more than a hamburger! I asked her again when I drove around to the pick-up window and she confirmed that it was $6/cone. What could possibly cost $6 in the cheap cone (not the nice waffle cones that Costco has) and some frozen milk product? I could even swallow a $4 cone BUT $6! Ridiculous! read more

The burger was very soggy and fell apart. The fries were oddly burnt at the ends, very dry, but soggy in the middle. Also, the burger gave me very bad food poisoning. read more

Awesome food!! Service is okay but they only have 2 people working and it's small so they do what they can. Great food great price but the place is in shambles and it looks dirty inside.. Time for a Reno for sure!! read more

Awesome milkshakes with options for fresh fruit! great hard ice cream flavours! Awesome variety of fresh food! Gotta try this!