Smashburger - Calgary

We wanted a change so after much discussion and commiserating it was decided that today’s lunch would come from Smash Burger. My selection was a Bacon Cheese Burger, Smash Fries and a Strawberry milkshake. It was a good meal, the burger was probably a 7 out of 10. The fries about a 6 out of 10 for taste and quantity. (Taste was good, quantity was lacking). The milkshake was very good and I would say again that the taste outweighed the quantity. I suppose the most disappointing for me was the fact that the quantity left me feeling teased in comparison to what I consider direct competitors. The price was high for the quantity, leaving a little bit of bitterness. I would go back… but not at my instigation as there are far too many competitors that do what these guys do and do it better.

I was surprised how busy this place was for 3pm. I placed my order and was told they would make it fresh and bring it to my table. It didn't take long to arrive. The first thing I noticed is the patty is huge, it's sticking out well past the bun. The avocado in mine was sliced but not separated so it was basically a 1/4 avocado stuck on the patty, could have been put together with more care. The taste was good, I'd go back.

Place serves a very good burger with option to build your own. Always nice to have option for egg and a gluten free bun. Food is fresh and service is excellent. Establishment is nice and very clean. Good value for the price.

The claim is every burger is made fresh when you order it. By the time I got to my table, the burger was ready. It was stone cold. How can a fresh made burger be stone cold in the time it takes to pay for your meal and walk to a table? I would not recommend.

Fully customizable burgers here, which is awesome but a bit pricier than I'd expected for burgers. Worth the price as a splurge now and then. Milkshakes are delicious. The fries are good but not as good as the ones you get from Smashburgers in the US, not sure why, maybe different oil is used to fry them??