Class Clown Hamburgers

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?

The food was delicious! It was my first time going and I would definitely go back. It's not a very big restaurant but they do have a patio that we ate out on. I had the California Classic hamburger and shared an order of the fries. Both the regular fries and the coney fries are good and perfect size for sharing. I also appreciated the wet wipe they serve with their burgers.

We went on a trip to Alberta in early September and stopped by this place twice, that’s how good it was! Honestly, best burgers we’ve ever had. Muggie was super kind and friendly, and her service made the whole experience even better. Everything was just perfect. We already miss this spot and their burgers, and can’t wait to come back to Calgary for them again. If I could, I’d give them a 10/10!

We visited for the first time recently and had a great experience! The food was absolutely delicious, and our server was hilarious—truly one of the sweetest we've ever met. Our meals did take quite a while to arrive, but the staff explained that someone had misled them with a fake reservation, which threw off their timing. They were very kind about the delay and even offered compensation, which we really appreciated. The atmosphere is quirky and eclectic in the best way. Definitely a spot worth checking out if you enjoy good food, fun service, and a unique vibe! ✨

Since this hasn't been talked about a bunch, I feel like it's important to talk about their waitlist. Despite what the web page says, there is no take-out unless it's out of patio season, so the only option is to dine-in so knowing how to navigate the waitlist is critical so that you can actually eath there. You have to go to their website to register for the waitlist. Once you register, you'll get a text with an ETA, but you want to keep checking the link that they send you because that's a more accurate time frame of when you'll get seated. This is where our party ran into trouble, because we thought the ETA would be representative of when we would get served, but our spot became available well more than an hour earlier than we expected and we lost our spot because we were in a different part of town. We re-registered on the waitlist and monitored the link, and found that the timer for the next group "in-line" was a better predictor of when our turn was up, and even then we came early just in case and found they had spots available for us in a few short minutes. So to say the very least, getting seats at the restaurant is a tedious process and you have to plan your evening around it, otherwise you might get caught elsewhere in the city with little time to make your spot. Thankfully, this was the only hangup we had for our experience, as the food and service was fantastic. I feel like they could have been more generous on the Coney Sauce for the burgers, but I have absolutely no complaints about the Super Duper Fries. Easily the highlight of our meal and is a must-have for your first time there. Your mileage may vary with the atmosphere. I personally loved the mid-century modern aesthetic of the restaurant but if you're not a big fan of the colour brown, I hope you can tolerate it for at least 45 minutes! 😜 Now that we're familiar with how to get seated here, I expect we'll have an easier time around next time, but I can't help but feel there's an easier system to be had where guests don't have to micro-manage their day just so that they can get their table.

This was our first time visiting, and it definitely won’t be the last! The staff were incredibly friendly, and the atmosphere was perfectly themed with an awesome vibe. The burgers were absolutely delicious, generous portions made with real, quality meat. What really stood out to me was how calm and attentive the staff remained, even though the place was quite busy. They still took the time to interact with customers, which made the experience feel personal and welcoming. My husband and I left so happy, we’re already looking forward to coming back and trying more from the menu!

Exceeded expectations! I’ve heard lots of good things about the burgers here from social media and friends but I had been skeptical about the hype. Came here the other night with a friend and it ended up blowing me away. We ordered the California Classic and the Schezuwannabe Hot Chicken sandwich, the beef burger was nothing too outstanding in terms of its flavour profile but it was just an overall very solid burger with fresh ingredients and was delicious. However, I was extremely pleasantly surprised at the chicken sandwich! I was curious to see how mala could be incorporated into this sandwich and they did such a phenomenal job, it was just enough to taste the flavour but not too much to the point where it was offensive. Ended up being super delicious I texted people it changed my life haha. Totally recommend, shoutout to our server who suggested it as well. On another note it was definitely a busy spot and there was a bit of a wait for a table but luckily it was still a nice day out for October and we opted for a patio instead. So be warned it fills up!

First stop when I visited Calgary as this place was a highly recommended burger spot on social media. Cute little atmosphere, giving 80s vibes with its decor (but playing awesome 2000s/2010s music), no wait time, and our server, Sarah, was so friendly and attentive with the party of five that I came with. We were so full after our meals and it was absolutely delicious from their burgers to their fries (get the tater tots fully loaded, so so good). 10/10 recommend and will return when I’m back in the area!

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.