Well, it wasn't as great as I'd hoped. My Calgary Chicken burger was dripping with greasy sauce and my spouse's beef burger was also a greasy mess. The taste was good but we were both put off by the grease. I did enjoy the Smashfries and I like the atmosphere. It's a treat that they bring you your food and you don't have to clean up after yourself in a fast food joint. My only other disappointment was the restroom. It smelled like sewer. I'd prefer to eat here rather than the surrounding fast food places but wouldn't drive out of my way for it. read more

Yep I am definitely a fan of Smashburger. I had heard good things about it and I was in the neighborhood, so I decided to give it a try. I got the Spicy Jalapeno Baja burger with Smash fries. The Smash fries were good and I liked that they were shoestring fries. I found they were well seasoned and you get a generous portion. My friend got the veggie fries and those were delicious. They were composed of green beans, red peppers and sweet potatoes lightly fried. I only tried a couple, but I liked them a lot and would definitely get those again. The burger was also really good. The patty itself was perfectly cooked and seasoned and the bun was a good size, making a good bun to burger ratio. This burger was a bit messy due to having both chipotle mayo and guacamole on it. But the veggies were fresh and the toppings worked well together. My only issue is there was a bit too much red onion on it. I don't mind raw red onion, but too much of it can be overpowering to the palate. It is worth a try, and though it's far from where I live, I would certainly go back! read more

Amazing burgers! Love the create your own and getting goat cheese on the burger. The one downfall is that the egg is over hard, which I wouldn't order as I prefer over medium to have the runny yolk. Other than that one tiny pick, it's amazing! The burger is too much for me to have a side of fries to myself so it's a good idea to share. The service here is great! We ate in silence the entire time unless we were mumbling about how good it is, and keeping me silent is hard to do! read more

Oh my goodness, all I can say is please try the deep fried pickle chips, these crispy greasy delicious treats are the reason I keep coming back! The veggie burger is pretty amazing as well! read more

Smash is supposed to mean that they will smash all records with their product? Well, they do attempt to fancy up the burger, but it's just not that flavorful at all. The problem? As usual with most burgers in the world, nothing is done to the meat before it's cooked. No matter what they say about the quality or type of beef, it's just not going to get better unless the meat is given time to assume some flavors over the barby or have some marinated smash added to it. All the fancy names and garnish in the world won't improve a boring almost tasteless beef patty! The fries are skinny little things dolled up to look and taste really good, but they were just so boring. Hence that I won't be going back any time soon, and then only if there are no better options (yes, McDo and the rest of his poor cousins are even worse). And so, what can a discerning foodie say? Can't recommend Smash to anyone who actually knows a great burger! Go to Naina's or The Rock to get burgers that smash back? read more

Yay, I'm a fan! I loved this place. It's clean, not crowded, affordable, and they cook up some darn good burgers. I had the mushroom swiss burger, regular size, and the sweet potato 'smash' fries. The 'smash' fries meant the olive oil was tossed with olive and rosemary. And i love that combination. The fries were great. Crispy, a bit greasy, and had generous amounts of rosemary sprinklings. The burger was even better. I loved the patty. It was thin, but it was good. You could tell the meat was fresh, and that's the best you can do to any buger patty. The bun itself was an egg bun I think, and it was amazing. Warm, slightly sweet, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. Mmm. The decor of the place was clean and friendly. It was not trying to be something it was not, and it wasn't trying too hard. Sitting at one of their tables, enjoying my burger, I couldn't help smiling. The service was good too. I got up halfway during my meal to get some chipotle sauce for my fries, and one of the guys working there offered to bring it to my table. Very helpful. I thoroughly loved the Smashburger experience. It's great when you want a good fancy burger in a nice comfortable setting but don't want to go to a bar. I will surely be back. read more

Damn good burgers, amazing oreo milkshakes, and yummy seasoned 'smash fries' with herbs and olive oil. Ingredients were fresh, juicy, and not too greasy. My tummy was one happy tummy (even better: despite being junk food, it didn't actually upset my stomach, which is incredibly rare and a real tribute to how fresh & good Smashburger's stuff is). My only gripes are that a) the veggies offered are over salted. I'm admittedly not much of a salt fan, but the haystick onions and the carrot/bean side were, for me, completely uneatable because of the amount of salt involved. Sad face. b) it's a pain in the ass to get there and back without a car. Luckily, I can probably talk friends with cars into eating there with me/ driving me considering how good the food is. Although I'd love Smashburger forever if they wanted to open up a location right next to an LRT station! read more

3PM, late lunch. Ordered the Truffle Mushroom Swiss burger (Big) with fresh baby arugula and a side of sweet potato fries plus a Saskatoon berry shake. The fries were lightly seasoned with coarse salt, and served with a chipotle mayo dip. Om nom nom. The burger? Tasty, juicy, and piping hot. Service? Friendly, prompt, and efficient. The place? Clean, bright, and cheerful. Yeah! read more

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Fried pickles? amazing. Burgers come in small sizes? yes!! The only bad thing about smashburger is the distance from my house. (Or is this a good thing?) The menu is pretty large for a burger place. We ordered the classic burger and the BBQ bacon & cheddar burger, with fried pickles and regular french fries. BF really liked the BBQ bacon & cheddar burger, especially because there were no veggies on it! The fried pickles were so good, but next time I'll only order them if I'm eating in the restaurant. By the time I got home they were a bit soggy. read more

Smashburger has the best veggie burger in town. Though I don't see what the big hoopla is comparing it to the other unique burger places in Calgary. The lunch crowd is nuts for the first couple of months but it has died down quite a bit recently. It's a very good burger joint. Not the greatest but very good. read more

Have you ever taken a bite from something and just knew it was fresh? That's what I get when I bite into a smashburger, instant freshness. I was waiting to try this place out, and on the way home from work last week, I finally had the opportunity to step in. It took me awhile to decide what to order as everything sounds amazing. I finally settled on the spicy baja burger as I'm a sucker for spicy food. All the toppings on the spicy baja burger were delicious. Guacamole, a good spicy mayo, fresh jalapenos! None of that from a jar stuff, you can tell they cut them there. Superb! The sweet potato smashfries were amazing as well. Good balance of rosemary and garlic with some olive oil. I'm drooling as I type this! The place is nice and clean inside, great to chill and enjoy the delicious food made for you. It is probably the best burger in Calgary. If you know of better, please message me as I'd like to try it! read more

If there's anyone on Yelp who should be set up to not like Smashburger, I'm the guy. I'm a huge burger fan, but I'm a minimalist and a traditionalist. Give me a nice, simple burger with some lettuce, pickles, a little onion, some barbecue sauce and maybe a little ketchup and I'm over the moon. Once you start throwing around words like jalapenos, goat cheese, hot sauce, etc. (in my opinion) you're unneccessarily messing with a good thing, and to be fair Smashburger didn't do much to change that opinion... but that didn't stop me from loving it. With most of the burgers were a little "too much" for my simple taste, the BBQ Bacon Cheddar burger was A - F***ING - MAZING! Not only did it have the same high quality beef and fresh ingredients as the rest of the burgers here, but it had one of the best barbecue sauces I've tasted ANYWHERE (and trust me, that's one ingredient that can make or break an entire business for me, so this is a HUGE deal.) This was my absolute hands-down favorite (and I've now tried 3/4 of the burgers there). For vegetarians, they make black bean patties for their burgers which, while I didn't try them, other people I was there with were raving about, and salads. Are you a meat eater, but not a burger fan? They've got chicken sandwiches as well. Honestly, what stole the night for me were the sides. Smashburger takes a simple thing like fries and does them a way I've never had in a burger joint: cooked with olive oil, garlic, rosemary and seasalt. They're familiar enough as fries to not be off-putting, but have a distinct taste to them that's unlike anywhere else. They also do poutine (apparently ONLY in Calgary), and lightly fried and salted fry-like veggie baskets they call "Veggie Frites" (thin cut, fried and salted carrots? Strange but DELICIOUS!), and my personal favorite: FRIED PICKLES! I swear I could binge for an entire meal on just these amazing little things. Sooooooo good! All in all, this isn't exactly my perfect establishment: a few too many options that seem to try and stick a few too many different strange flavors into a burger... but all things considered this is absolutely 100% worth checking out - if for no other reason, then to try something completely different. read more

How the heck have I not been to one of these franchises stateside? Another burger joint, I get it. How is Smashburger any different from the countless burger places that just keep popping up, well let me tell you. First off, this location had a menu outdoors. I like that. I always feel a bit rushed to order when I get to a new spot and can't scour the menu completely. Smashburger had me covered. Secondly, beyond the impressive array of burger, chicken, & veggie burger items, they have a create your own section. It is all laid out in a clear fashion with no hidden pricing. Customize to your hearts content. I ordered the black bean burger. This is carnivore heaven, shame on me, right? Wrong. I topped that bad boy with a host of veggies and jalapenos and by the time I finished my burger not only was my mouth watering, but my eyes were too from the jalapeno heat! No troubles though, because I washed it down with an ice cold beer. The only sign of trouble I had during my visit was a bit of a delay between ordering and receiving my food from a mix up in the kitchen. The manager quickly extinguished my angst by giving me a $5 gift card. My whole experience could not have gone any better, and for that I will soon be back. read more

I think I must be in the minority here, but I just didn't like Smashburger much at all. The service was speedy and there was no problem, the restaurant itself was clean and well designed. However, The food really left a lot to be desired. The shake I got was pretty good, but the fries tasted like they had been cooked in oil that hadn't been changed in weeks. My burger itself was somewhat dry and rather tasteless, I couldn't finish it. Perhaps it was just an off day or perhaps their burgers just aren't that good if you don't load up on toppings. I may try it again, but I won't be going out of my way to do so. read more

So after a late night of errands the boyfriend and I stopped into smash burger on the way home. It was going to be a quick bite and then home. The place looked clean and casual, great! Just what I wanted! We ordered smash fries, Oreo milkshake, and him a bacon cheddar beef burger, and I a make your own bean patty burger. The patty on mine was... Smooshy and paste like in looks and taste- not a fan. But the dressing and the bun were good. The smash fries were excellent- would return only for fries. The shake was also pretty tasty. Nothing too exciting here (sans delish fries) ...was really hoping for a stellar veggie patty though. read more

My favourite burger place in canada though I must admit they are pretty pricy. Still worth it !

Good, solid burgers in a great environment. The best? Probably not but worth repeat visits. Staff were friendly and my kids had smiles on their faces, what else can you ask for? read more

i enjoy smash burger, I dont enjoy incompetent staff/cooks, when half the order is sitting in a to-go bag getting cold/soggy, as the rest of its still being cooked, then it tastes like complete garbage. smash burger isn't the only restaurant to do this, lots do. why cant "cooks" understand that an order shouldn't be started unless everything is ready so it's all hot and fresh? and not ohh ooops we need smash toys and get those cooking as everything else is getting cold? time management skills, watch cook times and if everyt isn't going to be ready to prepar/serve within a minute of each other, probably wait on preparing the food read more

I went there for lunch with my coworkers, and everybody loved what they got!.. The service was very fast. Even when the line was large when we arrive (there were people outside the restaurant in the line) we could have lunch and go back to the office in less than an hour. I ordered the classic burger with mushrooms. And it was just great!!.. There is nothing I would change. The meat was very tasty, and everything was delicious! As I am new in the area and I don't know so many restaurants here. I cannot say is the best around. But my coworkers normally go out every Friday for lunch. And they all agreed that those are the best burgers in the area. The onion rings were delicious too. And the prices are good too!! This is a place where I definitely want to go back!! read more

Great service for a fast food joint and the black bean burger is a great veggie option! It's rare to find a good, filling veg burger from fast food places so definitely give it a shot! An underrated burger for sure. And the smash fries are read more

I arrived at 10:30 a.m and was told right off the bat my order would take 1/2 an hour due to large orders that were phoned in previous to me walking in. Subsequently the girl at the till was telling all patrons their order would take this long. It didn't seem to deter anyone from ordering burgers. I came with my two young boys who ordered hotdogs, (in a place known for burgers). I ordered an All American. The establishment itself wasn't very busy itself, maybe 6 or 7 other people seated at three separate tables. Like the girl said when she took my order, it took about 25 minutes before our order came out. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention if you eat-in they give you a plastic number thingy to put on your table. When your order is ready, they bring it out to your table. When they brought my order, they gentleman working there brought me a classic burger. I had ordered an All American, but I wasn't about to say anything and wait another 25min. Also the fries were extremely greasy, like they had been deepfried twice (reheated in the deepfryer). I only say this because the burgers were probrably not coming out with the fries at the same time. They were getting backed up in the kitchen. It was getting just past 11:00 a.m. now and you could see a line start to form inside the door. I had seen a couple of people pick large orders consisting of 4 to 5 bags of hamburgers. These aren't your typical small bags, but look more like tote bags you would use to put a larger parcel in. In closing I would have to say, my experience with Smash Burger wasn't spectacular. Maybe because I went in with high expectations, and with the long wait times and the greasiness and all. I just wasn't impressed. I will give it another shot down the road and order something different next time though. In recognigtion of the long wait times, the manager gave some of the patrons a ten dollar coupon for a return visit. I guess I can use mine on a return visit. I hope the fries are better then. Oh yeah, I forgot to mention they were seasoned with I think a bit of oregano ? read more

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SO HORRIBLE!! Its a cool idea but the food was gross. I couldnt even eat half of my burger! It was SO salty and i freaking love salt. Just couldnt even finish it it was so bad. Maybe it was just the type of burger i had (BBQ Bacon and cheddar), but the others in my office (we ordered 12 burgers for our night shift lol!) found it the same. And the fries were not great either and the deep fried pickles were so so so salty and soggy. Oh and its all a-la-carte as well.... i mean jsut make a combo! All in all did not enjoy this place one bit. read more

smashburger...I heart you. Yummy burger, great topping choices, great priced and tasty sides. I dream about those onion strings. You have it all. And...a clean tidy environment where civilized people bring you food on a tray not a greasy bag. You changed my mind about other places I reviewed! Just opened a second location the NW and I plan to go every chance I get. read more

Stopped by last week while in the neighbourhood after hearing so many good things about this place. Pros: Clean space, love the decor - so fun! Friendly service, the guy who helped us was so nice it was almost weird for Calgary Burgers made fresh when you order them Lots of great menu items - I had the Calgary burger and smash fries, both really tasty Cons: Far for me to travel in Calgary without a car Prices are reasonable to high, but the good quality makes you feel better about what you pay for It would be nice if they had a bison burger or gluten free buns (a girl can dream, right?!) I'd definitely go back again when craving a good burger if not in the mood to hit up a pub. Great little space and not very crowded, worth a visit! read more

I'm not a fan of burgers. Especially the fast food types. You heard me! Not even a Big Mac!... EVER!!! Thanks to Daddy's awesome handmade burgers from my childhood, it means that I have no mercy when it comes to burgers anywhere else. That being said: Love this place! Great burgers, awesome (bad-for-you) poutine, fountain drinks and even licensed drinks (Beer mainly). They have a variety of burgers, chicken and veggie burgers that go from fully-loaded to California inspired. Check it out! You'll love it! read more

There is a growing number of never-frozen burger joints popping up in Calgary, and I couldn't be happier about it. The food was tremendous. The person taking my order asked if I had been there before and let me know what to expect. Also, mushroom poutine. I think human achievement has reached its apex with mushroom poutine. read more

This place is the best. I love trying new burger joints and I go out of my way to go back to Smashburger, all the time! The staff is friendly, the Smash Fries are amazing, and fresh ingredients on their customizable burgers are to die for. 5 stars almost isn't enough, for me! read more

Can't say enough about these burgers. After giving Five Guys a chance I'll never go back to Five Guys. The difference in taste and ingredients is ten times better. And I believe Smash is cheaper! read more

Smashburger - Build your own! Had guac, lettuce, tomatoes, bacon, grilled oinion, mushrooms, and goat cheese. Yummy! - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I'm 5 starring this place. I love their burgers, great service and did I mention their burgers are amazeballs? Only one time they messed up our order really bad, but gave us free meals for next time, so even that one bad experience they rectified. They also randomly gave us coupons for free sides. I'm not sure if that's because we frequent there or they do that for everyone. Hmmm I like to think I'm special. :) haha read more

I took my son to Smash Burger for lunch today, and we both thought that it was very good, but not exactly inexpensive. You place your order and they bring it to your table, just like at FatBurger. My son had the regular classic (5.99) and I had the big spicy baja (7.99). We also had their sides, which today; were the french fries (2.49), veggie frites (3.99) and the beefy chili (3.99). The only problem we had, was that the fries were not hot, which I am sure due to the table delivery. If they had been hot, The fries are cut thin, not quite as thin as those at InNout. I think they would have been very close to the fries that InNOut serves, which means they were pretty darn good. The servers and cashiers were very friendly and professional. The burgers were quite tasty, as was the beefy chili and vegetable frites. They do offer chicken, hot dogs, fresh salads, shakes and floats made with McKay's ice cream and they also have beer ((3.99 a bottle) and wine (4.99 a glass). I should have tried the traditional poutine (3.99) to see how it stacked up, but I had ordered so many items already that I just could not eat anymore, and I still had to take some stuff home. Update, after a second visit with a friend to Smash Burger. We ordered the poutine and onion rings sides. The onion rings were lightly battered and were excellent. The poutine would have been excellent if the cheese curds had been in the gravy long enough to allow them to be hot and slightly melted, unfortunately some of the curds were quite large and cold. Even this way the pouting was still pretty tasty. read more

Not a bad $3.00 burger, unfortunately it's $8.00! Yam fries overcooked and thin. Good shake, but staff needs to organize drink and dinner at same time. read more

Once we discovered this place we haven't went to any other burger joint. It never fails how fast they are. Within 10 min I get my order. There salads are huge and delicious. Chicken burgers are so delicious. The staff is amazing. My husband loves there burgers ..this is his first choice place to go in Calgary. read more

So smash burger had a revamp....I'd have to say not bad but definitely not worth the price they charge. Two reg poutines with two reg bacon cheddar . Rounded up 30 bucks. Menu looks like it revamped a little to be more fam friendly. Poutine sizes are smaller and even after the revamp they still kinda suck at it. No cheese at all even though we asked for extra. Sorry smash so so with the portion size and presentation, but good if you need to eat something on the fly. read more

Ordered two of the Black Bean Burgers with Mushroom / Swiss as well as fried pickles and poutine. Issues: One Black Bean burger was fine, the other was sooo over salted you could not eat it and even an hour later my tounge was still fuzzy. When I took it back into the restaurant the front counter staff were really friendly but the cook was very dismissive, which pissed me off. The fried pickles were disgusting The poutine had no cheese and the gravy was barely enough to cover the fries and what little cheese there was. I will not be going back, mostly due to the attitude from the chef as to the reality of the problem, anytime a place dismissed the customers feedback will not get my business twice. read more

I ordered the black bean veggie burger which was delicious and definitely tasted home-made but it completely fell apart after a few bites and was very messy to eat. I also got the lightly fried veggies which were AWESOME! I wish every fast food place had this healthier option! I would go back but probably not for a few months....I like my burgers to stay together when I eat them! read more

I've been to this location and others a number of times. This location has continually gotten worse! Previously, I noticed how their signature fries had less toppings than other locations. I've been there and actually had to request that they turn the heat on! The last visit will be my last. The burger size has been reduced, the fry serving size has been reduced, the serving platter/plate is cheaper, they don't give you a plastic re-usable cup, they give you a smaller, flimsier single use paper cup, they have reduced the number of beverage choices, and the place was untidy and generally not as clean as I've seen in the past. The final issue was the app they used for their loyalty program. It used to be easy to use and provided good rewards. Now they changed the app, it's difficult to use and in fact didn't work for my last visit and I lost all my previous reward points. This location should be avoided at all costs. read more

Hurray for Smash Fries! The lovely mix of herb and potato is scrumptious. I'd go back for the fries alone! Okay, admittedly the prices are higher than your regular burger joint but the burgers are so worth it. I went hot and ordered the Spicy Baja which was full of spice and had a wonderful avacado addition. I would recommend people who have this burger add cheese, which I didn't. And/or bacon, which I also didn't. But the beef! That beef was not greasy in the least nad tasted like good beef should. We went for a later dinner and three wonderful things about Smash Burger were the fact we grabbed a menu as soon as we got into line, so we decided on what we wanted while we were waitng to get up to the counter. The second thing was the staff were freindly and efficient. The third thing is they use McKay Ice Cream in their shakes. Yay! I'd like to try the fried pickles and Veggie Frites! The Large Smash Box carrying bag was actually pretty cool for me ... since I was carrying it, but Mr. Grumpy figures Smash Box could cut back on the size of the bag. I say nay, I like not having to juggle the multiple bags of food on the way to the car in the rain.. Oh, parking for this Smash Burger on 32nd Ave can get a little silly. The parking lot is shared by other business and can get crowded when Smash Box is busy, which it seems to be due to it's newness. For us, though Smash Burger is a Smash Hit! read more

We go to this place every Friday for lunch. normally the line up is out the door! The burgers are great! they have an awesome selection. and will cater to any allergies (gluten for me) The place is normally very busy! so grab a seat as soon as you get there! some times it can be hard to get a seat and thats the only thing stopping them from a 5/5 rating! read more

Today it was kinda kid screamy but usually this place is decent if a bit expensive for a burger ($14.05 with veggie fries and a fountain sofa). read more

Went to Smash Burger last weekend and the food was delicious! I have a sensitive stomach and after eating a full veggie burger and 1/2 order of the rosemary smash fries I still felt great, not like when you have a burger and fries at other fast food joints. Prices are competitive but my boyfriend and I each had a burger, and shared the fries and drink and it was still around $20 - a bit much for sharing the fries and drink, I think... that's why I only gave the 4 stars. However, I would definitely recommend this joint! The service was also great, someone came by our table when we were finished eating and asked how everything was, took our trays and everything! I'm glad we now have a Smash Burger in Calgary :) read more