Class Clown Hamburgers

Great burgers! I ordered the Coney Island Cowboy and it tastes good, patties were well seasoned and it goes well with the vegetables in it. The Super Duper Fries was a hit, it was very filling as well. We also ordered their Pepper Strawberry Sundae which was surprisingly good. We went there just before the restaurant opened and there was already a long line up.

A newer Calgary staple! Their burgers are great, the concept is executed well and it's affordable! I've been coming to Class Clown since they opened but I've never taken any pictures until now because I just devour my food. I can say the Donald McRonald is great and I tried their fish sandwich the last time I was in. It was delicious and nicely sauced. The fries are also so hot and crispy with enough in one order for two people (we'd had a lot before I took the picture attached). I still need to try their chili fries with cheese, but I've heard good things. They have a great selection of organic wines and the ice cream is awesome. We tried the malted chocolate and it was eaten quickly. A reso is usually recommended. I'll definitely be back!

Our first visit to Class Clown. Had an epic burger. Ordered the Donald McRonald and the Super Fries. I would have loved the fries just plain, but saw many positive reviews on the super fries. I personally didn’t care for the meat sauce. That’s a personal preference though. It has a sweetness to the meat sauce which wasn’t for me. We didn’t realize the wait time for dining in, so we ordered and ate it in the truck. I will try a different burger next time! Recommend checking this place out!

Class Clown absolutely delivers. I ordered the California Classic with the Super Duper Fries and everything was spot on. The burger was insanely tasty. Perfectly cooked patties, melted cheese, and a soft, slightly sweet bun that held everything together without falling apart. You can tell they care about balance and quality, not just stacking ingredients for the sake of it. The Super Duper Fries were dangerously addictive as well. Heads up though: you’ll definitely want to put your name on the waitlist early. It took over two hours to get a table, but once I received the text, it only gave five minutes to get there. Great vibes, great food, and absolutely worth the wait.

From the service to the food it was all great definitely will come here again! The burger was perfect but the fries somehow with the toppings they were still crispy right to the end - delish! Definitely glad we didn’t order two sides as it was all really filling. We went a bit early and thankfully we did cause it got busy fast and it’s quite a small seating area but looks as though takeout/pick up is an option though I’d recommend eating in to get the full vibe! Our waitress was - amazing too she was extra kind when I asked to see the menu again for these photos 😂 didn’t even hesitate or do the eye roll some do! All the staff seemed to have a chill vibe and looked as though they enjoy the job and everyone there! Anyways check this place out for local, great, food. Also they have parking! Huge plus for downtown

The best burger I’ve ever had. It’s absolutely amazing the Coney fries was also great. The only issue is the long waiting time which definitely worth it. It’s better to register on the waiting list 2 hours before you want to go to the restaurant.

Love this place. Super small inside, reservations are a must but 100% worth the wait. We had the California Classic, Nashville Hot Cod, Super Fries and a Peach Pie Sundae. All made very well, tasted delicious. Our waitress was lovely and helpful. Perfect retro vibe.

Let me be so for real with this review. Firstly, yes I would go back, the food is delicious. I’ve heard it compared to In-n-Out, but Class Clown is better. I had driven past for years and finally made a stop in. The major downside is the long wait and slow service. We went at 1:30 on a Saturday and they had a 45-60 minute wait. It actually increased as we were getting a table to over 2 hours. So join the list early!! I didn’t realize this is also a natural wine bar, and they have a truly impressive bar menu. You can tell someone put passion into curating this. We just grabbed soda, but sadly it was pretty flat. Class Clown has an interesting juxtaposition between kitchen and bar. It complements the vibe they’ve curated inside - grandmas basement has never looked better - they’re doing something that’s their own. It’s possible that seeing it only as a burger spot gave me the presumption it’d be faster, even as a sit down spot. But for real, once our order was taken, what took so long to throw the tots in the fryer and a patty on the grill?

For the price, I really like their burgers. Most of them come with two patties, and the edges are quite crispy while the burger itself is well-seasoned. We also ordered a side of Super Duper fries, which were good, though I personally prefer poutine. We finished with a malt chocolate ice cream, which wasn't my favorite--I wish they had more flavor options available. The downside is that the restaurant is super tiny, leading to a very long waitlist. One trick to get in is to go right at opening. You can also monitor the waitlist at opening and be nearby, as you'll only have five minutes to arrive once you're notified. Overall, it's a good burger place. Next time, I might try their chicken or fish burger instead.

No Customer Service = Clown Show = No New Customers Was supposed to meet a former colleague and very good friend for a Saturday burg. Received a text whilst driving that my fellow burger enthusiast was commanded not to sit down in the restaurant upon entering Class Clown. I was positive it was something lost in translation. When I arrived, found my good buddy apoplectic and confounded by the awful and unexpected treatment at the Clown. My brother from another is a well mannered, conservatively dressed, and disarmingly respectful individual. He doesn't present as threatening or indigent and certainly doesn't have the affect of a day drunk. Therefore I was astounded, shocked, and appalled at the mistreatment he encountered from the female (only referencing gender for staff identification purposes) server after attempting to seat himself at a table. Yes, after paying $5 to park, only to be subjected to rude behaviour by Clown, my good mate saw the sign outside stating that people need to check in to restaurant, if he knew this beforehand he would've conducted the mandatory sign in and retina scan to be allowed to give patronage to Clown. I wasn't cognizant that Mission had become East Hastings and one had to check in like they were going into a corrections centre. Regardless of whether the lockdown mentality of Clown was warranted, it still doesn't justify belligerence on behalf of its staff. Needless to say we squandered his $5 paid for parking and went to EAT at SAUCY BURGER instead. SAUCY BURGER had PLEASANT STAFF and good burgers. Clown with its terrible customer service helped us discover a better burger venue: SAUCY BURGER!

Why 5 stars? Because this meal couldn't have hit the spot anymore. --- --- --- We flew in from Vancouver and only planned to utilize Calgary for its airport with a proximity to Banff. But hunger took over and both of our bodies were ready to be met with the comfort of two good ole' hamburgers. While Yelp is not nearly as utilized in Calgary, I headed to Reddit for this all important research. "Hey Reddit, where can I find the best burger in Calgary" "Class Clown Burgers and it's not particularly close" - says one Redditor from a couple months earlier. Sold. Turns out, said Redditor was correct. Well, probably. I have now officially consumed one burger in Calgary, but it was THE BEST, despite that small sample size. I ordered the BBQ one. The wife went with the Donald McRonald. We shared some Super Duper Fries. And both of us came to the same conclusion: it was exactly perfect. It turns out, Calgary is more than just the closest airport to Banff!

This is one of the best burgers I have had. I ordered the California burger with super duper fries. The hamburger came with a double patty, the sauces were oozing out as I cut it in half. The meat tasted very simple with the seasonings but was very flavorful nothing extra was needed. I would pass of the super duper fries next time and order either regular fries or super fries. I was not a huge fan of the corney sauce. It was very sweet initially and it slowly grows on your but not until you're about half way done with your fries. One of the downsides of this is the long wait time for your food. I ordered a fry and burger and it took over an hour to come out. The food was delicious but was it worth the 20 minute wait outside along with an hour for the food to come out- that's questionable. The restaurant is small and cozy it transported me back to an old school diner.

The California Classic Burger and Super Fries are an absolute must-try! Just thinking about them makes my mouth water!!!

The best burger in Calgary!! I ate a lot of burgers in Calgary, and this is the best one I've had. Don't be scared by the long wait because it's worth every second..

We randomly found this place on yelp, after a disasterous car rental fiasco and we were hangry and tired. The burgers and chili fries were incredible and lifted us out of our funk immediately. After a week of hiking around Banff, Canmore and the Kananaskis, we couldn't stop thinking about these class clown burgers, so we stopped for a final burger prior to returning to the US. Highly recommend this place and the service and ambiance were fantastic. Also option for a gluten free bun for our party's gluten intolerant friend.

I walked looking for the people who I was meeting. They weren't there yet but there were empty tables. I went back out thinking I'd text my friends and tell them I'll grab a table. I went back inside looked around for a table for a minute and then chose a table. Since I didn't notice a sign saying please wait to be seated I chose a seat to wait. Then the server came up and said I should've waited and I can't just grab a seat. Nobody met me at the entrance, could've been a sign but I didn't see it. Either way, if there's more than a few empty chairs I don't see the problem. I paid for parking for nothing, I left and won't be back. I went Saucy Burger where customers are appreciated.

Best burgers in the city, prompt friendly service retro decor music tends to be a bit too loud

Love this place! It is super cozy and retro and the burgers are amazing! Friendly service too!

I had been looking forward to Class Clown opening in what had been the Burger Inn space for years (decades?) and I'm happy to report that CC is outstanding. Miraculously good, maybe the best burger I've had in Canada. I got the "Donald McRonald" which is a riff on McDs double quarter pounder but this is indescribably better. Meat is ground in house, pickles made in house, buns custom baked, I could go on and on but I must recommend this place as urgently as I can. This burger SLAYED me; it ruined me for every other burger. There's a lot more on the menu I'd like to try including two versions of fish and chicken burgers and at least five beef ones (and one veggie burger) and I look forward to those, but for now I'm in the afterglow of that simple cheeseburger. Perfect smash, perfect buttery buns, just perfection in general. Second visit: had the California Classic burger, which comes with "mustard-grilled patties" and fried onions. I can't believe it, but this burger is even better than the Donald McRonald. I was in ecstasy eating it- perhaps the single best burger of my entire life, and I'm almost 60. I cannot say enough about Class Clown.

Absolutely delicious burgers and the fries were over the top. Suggest asking for ketchup with the fries as the sauce was a bit sweet and the ketchup just made it work. The time between ordering and receiving our food was only minutes, like 5 minutes. We heard other diners talking about how fast the service is. We will be coming back to try every single burger they have!

Class Clown delivers exceptional food every time! This is my guilty indulgence restaurant in Calgary.

Classic, simple and tasty burger! Old skool vibes! Long wait was worth it and would definitely come back!

We had a couple of California burgers (basically a double cheeseburger) and shared a cheesy fries for lunch today. It's a sit down and order off the menu place with patio, which is a plus. Paid public parking on street and small shared public lot behind the restaurant. Great service! Attentive and friendly staff. It was a bit slow, so I can't speak on how service would be if the place was busy. As for the burgers... they were a bit too greasy for my taste. I'm assuming they use 80/20 patties. It came with grilled onions so that could be why they were extra greasy. The patties don't seem to be seasoned with anything other than salt. I could be wrong, but I didn't pick up on any other seasonings. The grilled onions were not seasoned at all. So no layers of flavor... Mind you my taste buds are not the same post Covid. (I used to be a super taster, but no more.) I typically like the chard flavor on burgers and these didn't have it. They came on yummy fresh buns, fresh tomatoes, fresh shredded iceberg lettuce, crisp pickles, and loads of thousand dressing. Overall a good burger, but not excellent, and not even close to the best I've ever had. French fries were crispy and fresh but the cheese sauce was a bit off for us. The waitress said it was a house cheese sauce, but it tasted a bit like plastic to be honest. We had to eat the fries around the sauce and left half of the fries behind, which is not typical for us. I would still recommend the place if you are in the area.

Class clown has the best ambience - I feel like I'm in an 80's time warp Burgers - delicious. Wine and beer - amazing. You must try this place!!

Good burgers, but just too unaccommodating. We tried to go the wait list, and it said just walk in. We walked about 10 min to get there. Then there was a waitlist, and we tried to do take out - but they said they were too busy.

The burgers are huge & extremely messy. Had to take it out of the paper to prevent it from getting soggy. Kept on dubbing the dripping juices with napkins. The server was really great! Ambiance not so great!

Food took over 45 minutes to get to the table. Chili on the fries seemed like it was just microwaved out of a can plopped on mccains frozen crinkle fries. Burger was mediocre and overpriced. Really overhyped place for what its offering. Not great, wont be back.

Such amazing vibe inside!!! We were there to film a review for my YouTube channel and it was amazing food top notch service LOVED IT

Favorite burger joint in Canada. Great food, nice staff, killer vibes, tasty drinks. This is an absolute gem of a spot. I'd be a regular if I lived anywhere in Calgary.

The food was amazing and service was really quick. Although the place was a bit small and crowded.

Food was ok. Service was just so so, especially at the end when were just finishing. My brother was visiting from out of town and we were catching up. We had been there just over an hour and they pushed our bill on us and then one of the staff told us there was a wait list basically telling us to leave. There was no one waiting at the door when we left. Probably won't be back because of that.