Class Clown Hamburgers

Now this is a burger place! I would say the best burgers in Western Canada. A very eclectic place, almost from the 70’s (I don’t think they have renovated). The burgers are done with style, and they are excellent. The different options for loaded fries are fantastic. This is a world class, retro burger joint, hidden in Calgary. The beer menu is also very well done.

The Nashville Hot Cod may be the best piece of fried fish I've had in Calgary, let alone the best fish sandwich. We stopped by before the dinner rush at the recommendation of a friend, was delighted by the entire experience! Perfectly seasoned and crispy fried cod, amazingly fresh and crisp pickled onions, and a tangy tar tar sauce all packed in soft sesame seed bun. I cannot stop thinking about this sandwich!!!! The super duper fries were an excellent side and the vibe of the place is nostalgic to the ninth degree. The prices were also very affordable! I will be back as soon as I possibly can! (HIGHLY RECOMMEND GETTING A RESERVATION OR GOING ON THEIR WAIT LIST. We were very lucky to get a seat at all when we arrived! Either go during off-times or plan ahead!!)

We had an absolutely wonderful meal here! We had gone to the zoo and wanted to get some hamburgers after, so before leaving the zoo I looked at the class clown website and noticed they had an online waiting list, pretty cool! I entered our names and the wait time matched around when we would be there. When we arrived, we had to wait another 10 minutes and we got our seat. None of us were that hungry to begin with, but when the burgers and fries came out, OMG, this is a GREAT burger. Everything was perfect from the buns, burgers, fries, etc. We all loved it!

Really good food. Had the California classic, Nashville hot cod and the super duper fries. Cod burger and the fries were amazing. California classic was really good but nothing unique, just great smash burger. Would definitely go back to have the Cod burger, fries and to try the chicken.

First, I felt cold attitude “not welcoming”, I thought the servers were teens. I longed to visit this burger place. I felt disappointed. They were chatting with friend. Cold attitude for new client atmosphere:( However burger was amazing! Best burger ever. Price was not bad. $12 for most delicious burger in Calgary. Cheese fries were so yummy:) like a Cheeto’s. Parking was super expensive couple hours for over $15. It is difficult to come here again.

I had been wanting to try this place for a year, and finally, after returning to Calgary, we decided to give it a shot. We didn’t expect it to be so busy, though, and ended up on the waitlist for almost an hour (they don’t take reservations). The atmosphere is cozy, and the hosts are incredibly friendly. If you’re a burger lover, I highly recommend this spot. We ordered two California Classic burgers (smash burgers) with fries, and they were absolutely worth it, especially for the price. Definitely a 5-star experience!

I was very excited to try this place dine-in. A wonderful friend got me takeout, and it was delicious even when it wasn’t fresh off the grill! So of course I had to try it at dine-in! I had the Winnipeg Fat Boy previously, and that was quite good, the patties weren’t overly greasy and well balanced! This time at dine-in, I tried the Coney Island Cowboy! The hot dog was delicious in the burger, but you wouldn’t think it. Loved the taste. We also got the Coney Fries and I probably could have had two orders of that instead of a burger. It wasn’t too heavy or overwhelming which I appreciated. The atmosphere is really cozy, it’s intimate and I quite like it. Such a cool place to take someone for good food and good vibes. Overall, the food was a little pricey for me, but they use good ingredients and you can tell. I wasn’t exactly full, but we shared the fries between two people. I just wish I didn’t have to bust the wallet to leave the place full! Also, I’m glad they have alternative burger options since they don’t do substitutions!

Class clown is a must go if you find yourself in Calgary, the atmosphere is perfect, replicating the feeling of an old diner while still being incredibly nice. The service was great, as we were quickly served and had assistance whenever needed. The food was a whole other piece of mastery, the burger I had was terrific, it was the perfect level of clean and simple to eat with the small level of messy I tend to want when eating at this style of restaurant. The ice cream collaboration with Luke’s drug mart is to die for. Definitely a high recommendation.

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.