Yummy in my tummy. Great owners and great food. Casual atmosphere. Very satisfying experience.

Summary: good food, friendly staff, nice location. We were looking for something a bit different within a reasonable drive of our hotel during a trip to Calgary. Found this place on yelp and decided to check it out. The location is in this nice walkable shopping center where we were able to pick up some other things for our trip. The staff was friendly and walked us through the menu and sides as it was a little slow when we got there. The food came out quick and was really good. I like, what we in the US call a "French dip", but in French speaking places seems to just be called a "beef dip". Their sign said it was the best beef dip in Calgary, and it was really good. The sides were also quite good. My kids got the kids meals and liked them as well. All in all a good spot. read more

Best smoke beef in the market. Love the staff and owner was really accommodating. Staffs are always welcome and friendly and the food speak the rating read more

Want a quick, affordable way to sample "Alberta Beef"? This is your place! There's no better way of truly getting "beefiness" than having a roast beef sandwich. I took a little trip out away from city center to sample this restaurant. I got the beef and cheddar, while my wife got the beef dip. Both were really good. Cheddar and beef just go together. The richness of the cheese compliments the heartiness of the meat. The beef dip was also excellent. The au jus was well done and had a great liquified beef essence. Make your way to Cowtown, it'll be worth your time! read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

French dip with 30 day aged AAA Alberta beef and 2 year aged cheese! I had it with a light horseradish spread and diced onions. Bread is hand torn, light and fresh. (I think it was Heidi Klum's sister that prepare my sandwich... :-) Very very good, and so large that I could have skipped the coleslaw... read more

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As a tired American rolling into Calgary, I wanted something reasonable quick and yummy. I prefer small businesses because they just seem more personal and better somehow. Anyway, this place ticked all my boxes! My first visit was the dip sandwich. Omg! Heaven on a bun! No gristle or fat, just delicious tender beef! The Au Jus was fantastic. Don't get me started on the bread...Add a little horseradish aioli and woohoo! Tonight, I went for the beef and cheese-another winner! The staff recommended their favs-sorry nice guy who's name I didn't get-and they hit the spot. If you're in Calgary and want a quick bite that's tasty and budget friendly, head over and check these guys out. Will definitely be back next time I'm in town. read more

Outstanding flavors and fresh bread.. We loved the menu and were happily impressed with the order... Thank you for taking care of us while in calgary.. read more

Great beef dip. Friendly staff. Good menu choices. Served fast and hot. A simple place with really good food.

It's just good! Put the aged Cheddar cheese sauce on everything! This instead of fast food, every time. And it's in the SE!!

I just moved in to the neighbourhood and on the evening that I moved in I explored this area and found this cute locally owned restaurant. My boyfriend and I decided to go here for dinner and I am so glad I did because it was delicious. They said all their beef is local and everything is home made. They have one menu for their "beef" things and the oath half of the menu is for the "smoked beef" dishes. I had a smoked beef sandwich. Other things they have are a steak and cheese sandwich, beef dips, etc. For sides they have homemade coleslaw, potato salad and bbq beans. The portions are huge and the onions that come on here are great but if you don't like onions that much I would tell them to only out half the amount of onions that they normally would on. Went to San Antonio this past winter and this place reminds me of Texas BBQ shacks so much! Cannot wait to eat here more! read more

I was told this was the best place in the city for a beef sandwich, sorry to say it was way overrated. I had the cowtown cheese steak as recommended by the person working there. The beef didn't have much seasoning but it was very tender and you can tell it was quality grade beef. The sandwich was overloaded with too much cheese that the beef which is supposed to be the star of this sandwich, did not shine through, the caramelized onion and peppers helped cut some of the richness but the cheese sauce or whatever it was was just overkill. It was a very generous portion but it just wasn't my jam. For $13 for a large sandwich, you will definitely have leftovers, unfortunately, about an hour after eating, I couldn't find a toilet fast enough, my gut did not like what went in at all and needed to get it out FAST. I am positive it was the excessive cheese because there was just so much and it was a big gloopy mess that literally fell out of the sandwich. I like the simplicity of the menu, just a few items and the no frills ordering draws me to places like this, and I love trying out new non-chain, mom and pop places. Unfortunately Cowtown fell a little flat for me, great potential but it def could use a revamp of the menu and a good scrub down as the place looked a little dingy. 2.5 stars for using great quality beef and decent sized portions. read more

I really liked this place when the owner was around. The past few times I've come here, he hasn't been around. My son and I came here yesterday, and the place was empty. We shared a large sized beef dip. My issue that I had today wasn't related to the food, but rather the service. I felt like there was indifference from the lady working behind the counter. It's not like she wasn't friendly, rather she was more like she didn't want to be there. I observed her watching the big screen t.v. and her phone more then focusing on us(the customers). After we were finished our sandwich, we cleaned up our table and trays. I said thank-you to her on my way out. She replied "thanks guys" without even looking up and away from her phone. I certainly felt under appreciated. In my opinion, the problem I have with businesses in general is the lack of appreciation. They have to remember who is paying their wages. It's us the customer. Without customers, it would be hard to make money and pay your employees and grow your business. read more

Sought this place out based on Yelp recommendations. The good: affordable, fast service and ok taste. The bad/ugly - staff was rude and place was dirty. It wasn't busy to seemed like lots of time to clean. Wouldn't return. read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Very tasty sandwiches. Large portions of meat and prices are very reasonable. Quick service. Definitely recommend read more

Just plain delicious. Cannot go wrong here for premium quality roast beef sandwhiches. Quality ingredients. Non GMO. Price is around 7.00 for a sandwich piled high with very fresh, tender and juicy beef cuts. Fits the "Alberta" beef stereotype in all aspects. A1 read more

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I discovered Cowtown Beef Shack this past summer as a friend of mine is absolutely obsessed with beef dips and she said that Cowtown legit has the best beef dip ever. Soo....after the dog park, we headed over. Inside, its a cute little cozy place with a couple tables and some western decorations and in the summer time they have small tables outside. The menu is on the back wall, they have a handful of smoked meat options: pulled pork, smoked brisket, BBQ beef, beef cheddar, beef dip and only couple side options: potato salad, coleslaw. A cool option is that and if you weren't feelin' bread you could order the meat by ounce and mix it up! Add cheese, sauce or none which is nice if you're trying to eat cleaner. MJ knew she wanted the beef dip and of course I had to try it as well - along with a side of coleslaw. The guys up front were super friendly and fast with our orders. We decided to sit outside to keep the pup company while we ate. The beef dip came with fresh roasted beef, onions, Provolone cheese and Au Jus for dipping. The bun that came with the beef dip was soft and clearly fresh while the meat and melted was just soooo succulent and melt in your mouth - DEEEEELICIOUS! The bread soaked up the au jus for the perfect combination. Heaven. The coleslaw side was fresh and light....everything was just perfect together. Fresh local ingredients, soft baked fresh buns, succulent AAA Alberta beef and AB cheese.....no processed or preserved ingredients - WHAT MORE CAN YOU ASK FOR!?! The best!!!!! The only possible con is that if you live in the north, McKenzie Towne is quite the drive but I'd say its worth it! BUT! NOT FOR LONG! I saw a posting that Cowtown Beef Shack will be opening soon on 16th Avenue NW - GET EXCITED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :) read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - Beef dip with a side of coleslaw - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Amazing!!!! The smell when you walk in the door will instantly starving! Pure heaven if you are a meat lover. We assumed it was the owner that was helping us, he was so friendly and chatty We bought the large in both beef deep and the BBQ Beef with cheese so that we could split them and try them both I was full all night from just the sandwiches alone! It was so good, I have found my new favourite place to eat! I absolutely recommend this to anyone who loves beef! Home grown and hormone free! who could ask for anything more. Nothing better then Alberta Beef, slow roasted. YUM!!! read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - This does not even do this sandwich justice. This is the Beef BBQ with the 2 year old cheese. - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Brilliant food and top notch service. If you enjoy quality beef in a great setting I HIGHLY recommend Cowtown Beef Shack. It's seriously beef epicness. Try it yourself and you'll never regret it. read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - This is Beef epicness. - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Good pulled pork sandwich with a lot of meat! Slaw goes along with pork well. Beef has really good quality. Best of the best! read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - Pulled pork and beef dip regular - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

My girlfriend took me to this location because I love pull pork and especially beef. The beef dip is amazing with the aju sauce words cannot descripe how good it is. This place is a must!!!!!! Staff there are super friendly read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - a sandwich with a side of fries - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The pulled pork sandwich is amazing! The sandwiches are always fantastic every time I go'

We went to the Bragg Creek location on Saturday. Read reviews ahead of time so I had high expectations. I ordered a large sandwich but when it arrived it was the small ...not a huge deal and because of the quality of the sandwich I was actually glad it was the small size. The sandwich had dry way overcooked beef and was stuffed with uncooked onions. Au jus might well have been warm water....absolutely no flavour and all it added to the sandwich was to make the dry beef wet and the bun soggy. Complete disaster....what a disappointment.... I have had better beef dips at a hospital cafeteria. read more

When you walk by Cowtown Beef Shack, there's no mistaking what their specialty is. You'd have to be crazy to resist the tempting aroma of smoked meats that wafts from the store. The menu is simple: beef and pork sandwiches offered with sides including slaw, beans and potato salad. On this visit, I shared two sandwiches: the beef dip and the cowtown cheesesteak along with the slaw and the house special side. The beef dip was piled high with tender beef. The rich beef and cheese were perfectly offset by the spicy horseradish spread. The cheesesteak was also generously topped with lots of meat and a creamy cheese sauce. The slaw is on the sweeter side as it includes dried cranberries. The house side combo was fun, being a mix of cold creamy potato salad and hot sweet baked beans. Overall, the flavour combos were delicious, but I feel the quality of the meat was a bit lost in the ample toppings. I would prefer more menu options allowing for simple cuts of the meat on its own. read more

I've been on Yelp for years and have rarely felt compelled to review restaurants; although I like good food, I don't consider myself a foodie with the authority to really rate it. That being said, I feel confident stating the dip sandwich I just had here will be thoroughly enjoyed by anyone who seeks beef. Great quality meat, nice slice thickness, perfect sauce combination and good quantity. Chat with owner if you get a chance...guy knows his beef. read more

Best meal in Calgary! Wasn't expecting much when I arrived, but was recommended beef dip from the owner himself. Best beef dip I've ever had! Meat was so succulent, juices flowing through the sandwich. Highly recommended to at least check out if you are a meat lover. read more

A very simple and friendly place. The beef in the beef dip sandwich and the steak and cheese is amazing! The cowtown salad side is also amazing. I recommend this place! read more

The food was excellent and the price was great. They loaded my beef dip sammich with meat.... not sure why extra meat is even an option lol. The regular was the perfect size for little me and the large could feed me and my 2 daughters. Huge size difference between them (they should probably create a med sized sandwich) however it was yummy. To the ladies: if you go to the bathroom the weird seat does lift to reveal a normal seat so don't panic!! -this is my new go to for sandwiches in Calgary read more

Walked in and the smells was amazing. The guy behind the counter was super friendly and personable. Watched him cut our beef fresh out of the smoker. So freakin good. All three of us enjoyed our meals. Definitely a must if you enjoy bbq meals!! read more

Great food good service food was served good and tasted delicious . And great environment should recommend

Always a solid sandwich experience here, whether it's the beef dip or the BBQ beef. I'm probably one of the few who doesn't love the cheese sauce but they offer provolone also which I do love with the beef. You can taste the smoke which is delicious! Coleslaw also kicks butt. read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - BBQ beef - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Are you kidding me?!!! This place is so unbelievably amazing! The beef from the smoker is moist (such a gross word, but I can't think of another one - so get over it). The buns are fresh. Not too soft, not too firm - just right. Staff are chatty and friendly, super helpful. That alone is tough to find these days. A must try read more

So happy to see that this place is so close to home! Had the small beef dip for lunch and it was delicious! Brioche bun topped with a generous amount of shaved beef that was juicy, tender, tasty, delicious!! Also had horseradish and mustard along with the jus which worked perfectly with this sandwich. I loved how spongy the bun was to soak up the jus perfectly without being too thick. My date had the large BBQ beef which was also delicious and he loved it. Prices were $6.95 for a small and $9.95 for a large, both had very generous portions of meat. Will definitely be back! read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - BBQ Beef Sandwich - large - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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DEEELICIOUS!! HIGHLY recommended. yum yum - hit this place and then hit your hike - or vice versa -- good times!

Love this place! Always craving it! I highly suggest trying it you will be hooked!. Its in a perfect location just off the mckenzie towne traffic circle. Not expensive at all... fresh bread daily. The meat is sooo juicy and good... ughhh i think i convinced myself to go get one now damn lol read more

Very tasty! Owner looks grumpy but he really is a friendly guy! Never had anything there I didn't like.

This place's sandy game is pretty much as good as it gets. I'm relatively certain that there was a good 4/5th's of a cow on the beef dip. It tasted like Beef Jesus came down out of the sky and made this holy creation himself. I would have believed that too, If i hadn't seen the girl behind the counter make it with her own two hands. She may have not been beef jesus, but she was definitely a close second. Maybe a Beef Mary, except blonde. Totally the opposite of dry, I would say moist but that word is filth, and fresh tasting. The "Au Jus" was good enough to drink on it's own, I tested that. Overall: -Service was prompt and polite -Serving size was huge for the money -Tasted like meat heaven on a bun -Basically walked in thinking I was just getting a sandwich, Walked out having a religious experience. 10/10 Would recommend to everyone in the universe. Except vegans. Praise be to Beefus. read more

Finally an authentic sandwich place in Mac Towne! Beef is amazing! The brisket sandwich with cheese sauce is absolutely fantastic! Additional topping selection is good. Slaw is great too! read more

Cowtown Beef Shack - Cowtown Chz Steak - Delis Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Delicious beef dip and local products. I enjoy the food here but sometimes get frustrated because they will have a take out order of 40 sandwiches they make on the line in front of all of the people waiting to order. They should consider a different system that doesn't require walk in guests to wait for large take out orders to be prepared first. Update: I have been calling in advance now and the food is always ready when they quote. Now I can enjoy my delicious beef dip without the frustration of waiting! read more

I get the beef and cheddar every time it's amazing. And the Russian woman that works there is a total BABE!! keep up the good work cowtown!! read more

I hate to say this but absolutely terrible 0 Stars The only person working was a lovely lady from the Czech Republic has no idea what to do with beef Order the Philly cheesesteak it was on a roll... It had beef... And fried onions Beef was totally bland and unseasoned In fact no seasoning on the sandwich at all Covered in some weird abortion between cream cheese and scalloped potatoes which was also quite tasteless Overall extremely disappointing I did eat it because I was quite hungry but now I want to go get something else to eat that actually has flavour I feel bad for the young lady working because she is obviously untrained and management obviously doesn't care Last comment check out policy apparently requires you to pay when you order rather than after leaving no opportunity to leave a decent tip other than a blind guess When paying I did leave a 15% tip I hope it does go to the server she was quite pleasant though completely uninterested in her job, but had I paid after eating instead of before there would have been zero tip at least by way of Interac read more