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Inglewood Drive In

4.0 (52 reviews)
InexpensiveFast Food, Hot Dogs, Burgers
Open • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm

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Moderate noise
Good for kids
Outdoor seating
Dogs allowed

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Sunshine M.

I have very specific French fry tastes. Everyone kept telling me I had to try the burgers here but no one prepared me for the fries! Y U M. Crinkle cut, piping hot and perfectly crispy (not overly). The burgers are very simple and yet they implanted on my brain and taste buds. It's like the quintessential "American backyard burger" come to life. Big, pillowy bun with zippy sauce and crisp lettuce. The burger has that flame char flavour and a thick piece of bacon juxtaposes soft tangy cheese. The interior is old-school, and I for one am thrilled it's been left as is. Parking lot on site. Others in my party were quite pleased with their milkshake and Dole Whip. Can already taste a next time!

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Darlene R.

I have been going to this Inglewood Drive In since the 60's,70's,80's,90's,2000s. What shall I say this burger joint has been here awhile. Across the bridge is the Calgary Zoo, and 9th Avenue shopping. This is one of the oldest community here when Calgary was called Fort Calgary lots of history. They have cleaned up the area to become a very trendy community. Use to be very run down with a very high population of homeless. It's all cleaned up now. Tore down old buildings. Replaced them with new and refurbished ones that were getting run down. The Inglewood burger joint hasn't changed to much over the years, it's no longer a drive thru not sure when that changed. It's very small from the parking lot to the inside seating area. The outside has been spruced up from what I can remember. We had a couple of burgers a mushroom, a deluxe with onion ring and a 2 bumble berry milkshakes to go. This wonderful friendly lady delivered our order where we were waiting. Deluxe burger came with lettuce, tomatoes,onions,bacon and cheese with this yummy sauce. The burger was huge. I could barely finish it. The burger bun home made! Not the store bought junk! Patty was juicy the onion ring just as I remember as a kid! The burgers have changed for the better. Everything on the burger was well balanced and the fresh bun held together very well. -Will definitely be returning!! -Very clean and taken care of inside considering the age of the building. -Staff very friendly -Parking lot can fit 5 vehicles.

Singlewood Burger
Raymond M.

Classic burger joint, great food and selection. They offer all the classics plus malts, floats, and great shakes. Although the menu looks complicated , it's simple. Every burger style has the option of single, double, or combo. Fries are really good but you can also get rings or poutine. I had the Singlewood combo, burger was classic with ketchup, mustard, pickles, mayo, lettuce, tomato, bacon and cheese. With a small pop and fries it's a big meal and reasonably priced. There is no dine-in service but you can order online in advance or at the window. Since it was -25C I ordered online from the parking lot, ready in 5 minutes. I think this could be my new go-to burger joint. I look forward to sitting on one of the picnic tables in the Calgary summer heat, enjoying a float and a burger. Today the car will do.

Single burger
Paul G.

It's an OK place. Get the double patty because I had a single burger and the patty is very thin so you are eating mostly a mouthful of bun. If I had known! Guy next to me knew to order the double patty. . Fries are good and prices for combos are cheap. Nice windows. Some on-site parking.

Frontage along 12th Street SE
Victor P.

We like to try different burger joints, and the menu at this one was just too intriguing to pass up. Long story short, we're glad we stopped by. I had their mushroom Swiss burger, with well-seasoned crinkle-cut fries that didn't need any ketchup, plus a milkshake that oozed chocolatey goodness to the very last slurp.

L dole soft serve ($1.59)
Annie C.

Purposefully made dinner reservations for an earlier time so I could try Inglewood Drive Inn's take on Dole Whip (only $1 too!) Well, $1.57 to be exact, for a Large cone!! Unbelievable value. Didn't expect too much due to the price tag but I would say it trumps Stampede's take on dole whip by far and even the pineapple ice cream at popular ice cream places in Calgary as well! Definitely comparable to Disneyland! I hope they have it year round and not just in the summer. I will definitely return for more!!

dinah g.

There's something romantic about the setting of the Inglewood Drive Inn on 12th, perhaps it is the view of a sweet little steel bridge that leads you to the zoo across the river? Or perhaps the nostalgic feeling of the building itself, like an ice cream shop out of a 50s movie. There is nothing romantic about the interior of this place however, it is like a Chinese restaurant in a very small prairie town gone bad; Paint peeling off the walls, tacky decor and a very dirty floor. With some love and a new paint job I am sure the owners could bring back some of it's charm and character, but for now it remains depressing and void of ambiance. The menu features breakfast and lunch; there are omelettes, pancakes, wonton soup, hot and cold sandwiches, chicken wraps and burgers. The burgers range from 2.50 to 6 dollars depending on how many patties you want, but are made of processed meat. The burger lives up to its 2.50 price tag, it didn't blow me away and is what I expected for $2 and odd change but I don't really think that says much about the food quality in this joint. The only redeeming factor I see about the Inglewood Drive Inn is its potential and the sliding window that acts as a takeout order option outside.

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Hidden little gem. Great food and quick service. Just really short on parking. Loved the Dole whip offerings.

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3.9(14 reviews)
1.3 km•Bridgeland-Riverside

Wow, great burgers. Even better chicken parm sandwich. Loved the community seating and the indoor…read moreoutdoor seating. The meal was pretty decently priced and the staff was amazing.

I do not understand the appeal of this burger joint. The burger was smashed so flat. I have never…read moreseen meat so razor thin on a bun before. 2 pieces of what looked like old yellowed Ice Burg lettuce adorned the top of this sad looking patty. Pickles and mustard were on one side and cheese was melted into the squished patty. It was not tasty nor did it look good. I took one bite and decided it wasn't worth any of my daily calories... I would rather have a big gulp of air than subject myself to this so called "cheeseburger." It was a huge disappointment. The bun was soft, warm, and sweet but the burger patty was a poor excuse for a patty. It's like the beef patty was on a diet.... a hunger strike more like it.... Instead of paying $8 for this lil cheeseburger you can go buy 2 packages of sweet buns and have a gluten hangover instead. That would be more enjoyable than this diet burger. Their margarita is not made fresh, it comes in a can and It's not good. Their cider is a failure as well. The positive part to this place is the staff. The server who took the order was friendly, sweet, and funny. The outside patio was nice to sit at and you could pour your own free water. Oh la la... Skip this burger joint if you're looking for a thick juicy burger. If you are on a diet and want a non-burger. This would be the place to get it. This place is on my banned list.

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Lil’ Empire - The lettuce is unappealing, the burger is smashed flatter than a pancake and was razor thin. I've never seen meat that thin on a burger.

The lettuce is unappealing, the burger is smashed flatter than a pancake and was razor thin. I've never seen meat that thin on a burger.

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3.7(3 reviews)
2.9 km

Dim Sum After Landing -- A Very Sad Story…read more We came straight from the airport to this Chinese restaurant because the Google reviews looked amazing. My boyfriend picked it, and honestly, walking in, the place looked clean enough. Service was fine too. So far, hope was alive. Then the food arrived. The BBQ Pork Rice Crepe was very average. The BBQ pork was loose and messy, the sauce leaned too sweet, and the rice noodle wrapper was so soft it basically gave up the moment my chopsticks touched it. The green vegetable on the side had no flavor at all. 2/5 The Steamed BBQ Pork Buns were a true disappointment. There was barely any BBQ pork inside, and the bun itself looked fluffy but somehow became super sticky in the mouth. Even my boyfriend, who is usually the least picky human alive, took two bites and pushed the bun skin aside. His review: "This is really bad." 1/5 The Pan-Fried Pork Dumplings tasted exactly like frozen supermarket dumplings. The $2.99 bag kind. And somehow they were not even crispy. Tragic. 1/5 The Har Gow and Steamed Spareribs were also forgettable. No personality, no flavor, no joy. But the most depressing dish was the Chicken Clay Pot Rice. I saw vegetables. I saw mushrooms. I saw chicken. I saw three sad slices of Chinese sausage. What I did not see was flavor. Not even salt showed up to work today. It honestly made me wonder: did the head chef call in sick? Or was the chef just having a very bad day and decided to cook food that matched the mood? Overall: 1/5 A deeply disappointing meal. By the end, I was seriously questioning whether the Google reviews were written by real customers or hired by the restaurant's emotional support team. Absolutely terrible.

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3.9(63 reviews)
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Friendly service. Hip modern, cool space. Deliciously overfilled sandwiches…read more I was fortunate enough to attend the grand opening of an established business that moved to a new location. I tried 3 samdwiches: Satay beef, tofu and chicken banh mi. They all were filled to the max with toppings that I could not finish it all. Personally the satay beef was the most delicious. The tofu or chicken was also delicious if beef isnt your style. I highly recommend putting a bit of hoisen sauce on the sandwich which is provided on the tables. It really adds a delcious flavour to the banh mi. Try it!!! Amazing location on 17th avenue is very centrally located with ample street parking. I had no issues finding a spot on my visit on a saturday during the lunch rush!

This spot is essentially in a food hall and there's a shared washroom (ask staff for code) . The…read morerestaurant was just okay, ambiance wasn't special. There's a mobile kiosk to order takeout or dine in, you can also find a staff near the front and order there. We pick our own seats and the staff brought us our food once it's ready. It took quite a bit of time to get our orders. I ordered the ultimate bowl which is essentially vermicelli noodles with grilled meats. It did not come with fish sauce and I had to ask the staff for it. This is weird because typically when I go to Vietnam restaurants, they usually provide this automatically. Overall the portions were pretty big, the Thai tai fries were really good. I couldn't finish the ultimate bowl (maybe 40% of it). Flavour was pretty strong and I think there's MSG in it. I had to refill my water many times (self serve). The customer service can be improved but they were also swamped with Uber eats orders.

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4.2(47 reviews)
2.7 km•4th Street SW, Cliff Bungalow

Ambiance / location / parking: My friend Jeff suggested this place yesterday at 11 AM and we went…read moreto beat the crowds. We landed there at 11:15 and got seated right away - NO WAITING if you are early. Bit of a smaller place inside than expected, but they now have outdoor seating and for nice hot days, it's probably where I would request to be seated next time. One cautionary note on the parking if you are using the lot right adjacent to the restaurant. it says you can pay via the PayByPhone App. So we went inside and I tried paying by this app for about 5 minutes. I gave up and went out to use the pay machine. JUST IN TIME - the guy was their taking a picture of my license plate to give me a ticket. I showed him the app issues and told him I was trying to pay by the app and now I was using the machine. He glared at me and said I had 2 minutes to do it and I needed to show him the stub in order to avoid the $75 ticket. So I did this and all was good again. CAUTION: for some reason, this location and app are not good friends and while you are struggling with it, this guy may come by and ticket you. On our way out, we saw a few other cars / trucks that had tickets on their windshields. USE THE MACHINE - it takes credit cards. This is an independent lot not run by Class Clown so they cannot assist. Service: very friendly and efficient. We were seated and served almost immediately and given water while we decided what else we wanted. Everyone was pretty friendly and this place had a great vibe. Food: Amazing smash burgers and doubly amazing crinkle cut fries. I am a crinkle cut fries fan. I have sourced out the four or five burger places that offer these types of fries as these are a definite preference. Couple of other places are Inglewood DI and Rosie's. Anyways, I ordered the McD dupe. No bloody way should this be compared in any way to McD. This burger was basic but so beyond the description I have heard put to it. My description would be a smash burger with a very definite crisp and crunch - very good. Fries, basic and poutine-wise was also A-one. Pictures below, my burger had a bite taken out of it already. Overall: 5/5 it was a great experience and we will def go again. To make my burger 100% perfect, I will ask for mushrooms next time. Otherwise, I would go with the same order. I think Jeff would as well. The poutine was his and his burger was half gone by the time I got to taking pictures, ergo - no picture of his burger.

Fantastic smash burger place! Both their chicken and beef burgers are delicious, just be sure to…read moreplan for their long wait time. The super-duper coney fries drenched in cheese sauce was a bit much for me, personally, because it made the fries soggy and mushy. Rating: Food 3.5/5 Price 4/5 Service 4/5 Atmosphere 5/5 Parking: Street parking Would I return? Yes

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