Good size of meat on a bun. Order some beef dip to get full flavor tho. I had the cheese steak but I think next time I'll definitely order the "from the smoker" for more flavor read more

Awesome BBQ and Smoked meat place. Super quick taking order had the beef dip and a pulled pork sandwich with pop for under 25$ outstanding. Pulled pork was a bit greasy but had a lot of favouring from the smoke great coleslaw to go with 5/5 definitely going back wish they where closer but worth the drive. read more

I use to go by the old location on Macleod Trail until one day it was closed. I was ecstatic to find out they had relocated to McKenzie Towne, thankfully on the first day i moved here. I always order the Cowtown cheese steak, it's just so addictive! They use to serve it with cranberry sauce as well. Btw, can we bring that back please? It was amazing!! The owner is a really nice and chatty guy, always hires friendly staff. I wouldnt change a single thing about this place. They are very consistent with serving high quality, delicious food. Have never had any complaints. . .other than my cranberry sauce :) read more

We had a large, half pulled pork, half beef dip. Was absolutely amazing. Definitely the best of both worlds. Very friendly service, helped us decide our order. We will be coming back. read more

Amazing philly cheese steak sandwich!! Highly recommend it and it's a good price for the amount of food you get read more

The best Beef dip in Calgary - bar none. These guys know their business and have an excellent product, 5 stars all the way!

Officially our favorite find since moving to the area! Food is amazing, staff is very polite and personable and prices are great Great job!!! read more

Can't get enough of this place. The cheese sauce is so good, it should be illegal. I would make a recommendation off the menu but it's all good. Every last thing. read more

LOVE this place. The pulled pork is to die for. I hate coleslaw, they put theirs on the pulled pork and I nearly died. Sooooooo good. My hubby got the philly cheese steak and we almost fist fought over it. The customer service is amazing, my husband went today for the first time since summer and the owner remembered his name!!! My only warning: go hungry and don't wear white. It's messy read more

It was my first try! I have been keeping my eye on this place for a while. I was not disappointed. I had the large beef dip au jus with horseradish mayo. Great stuff! I would go double beef if you have a good appetite! Au jus was not even necessary. read more

My sandwich was inedible. Tasted awful. The service was horrible too; she never even looked at me. Just watched tv while making the sandwich and cashing me out. read more

Oh damn! I was scoopin' out a restaurant around my ladies home that wasnt sushi related and i saw this little gem. We popped in last night and instantly feel in love with the smell. Smokey-beefy goodness. My love got a large beef dip and i had to try the large cowtown cheese steak. Again, oh damn! That is one sweet ass sandwich; soooooo much beef. And the chipotle sauce was in point. The flavor of the meat is not lost with all the tasty toppings. Highly recommended; a must if you're in the Mackenzie area. read more

I was craving a beef sandwich and this place certainly delivered. The food was really and service was fast

The food was very underwhelming for the price. I'm glad I got to try it but I don't think I'd go out of my way for a steak sandwich from here again. The cheese sauce (??) consistency really threw me off, and I ended up taking most of it off. I definitely didn't have a bad time, but it's just not for me. read more

Was craving some beef dip and decided to check out this local business. Was very glad I did. We ordered a barbecue beef, beef dip and pulled pork. Portions were above average and very moist. Wish I would have gotten some au jus for deeping my Roast Beef dip into. Would recommend this place to friends anf family, I will be back for more. read more

Proper. My girlfriend and I went in and ordered the beef dip and pulled pork. What we received was phenomenal, friendly service, and the best sandwiches I've had. EVER. You know it's a true gem when the owner chats with you and gives you samples of different menu items to try out. Proper BBQ. Proper service. Definitely will be back! read more

Best smoked meats in the city !!! Beef dips to die for. I decided to take my family visiting from australia as a treat and it was such a hit with my extreeemly picky siblings 6 7 12 15 my parents and my picky grand parents.... so much they went back 3 more times during their stay . It will not dissapoint read more

Oh my god, this place is amazing, a bit of a limited menu but what's there is fantastic, the best BBQ sandwiches in Calgary, hands down!!

Best beef in Calgary, hands down without a doubt one of the tastiest as well, it's always worth the drive from airdrie to enjoy one of these amazing sandwiches read more

Had the bbq pork sandwich. The meat was moist with a delicious wood smoked flavor. The sides were great also. The owner seemed very passionate about the preparation of his food. Enjoyed our meal. read more

I found the au jus to be extremely bland, but the meat and bread were decent. They have a forced tip option on the machine but you have to stand around and get your own food and bring it to your own table. It's exactly the same as McDonald's. Not sure why you would tip!? read more

Handcrafted food using great local ingredients. This shop offers delicious beef dip that is really second to none. The cowtown cheesesteak is another signature dish that is hard to beat. The staff are friendly and take great care in crafting fine slow cooked beef. This place is exactly why I love Calgary. read more

Yum! Have eaten here a couple of times and food was awesome. Tried the beef dip and the beef and cheddar. Beef was super tender and tasty. Not too salty which is a nice change from other places. The owner was working when we were there and is really nice to talk to. He's committed to providing high quality tasty sandwiches and you can tell he's passionate about it. We will be back soon! read more

Very good value. Meat was very tender and tasty. You must try the smoked meat. They shave it!!! Yummy.

We had the beef au jus and pulled pork sandwiches. Top quality meat (juicy, tender and flavourful) on freshly baked rolls. No frills and reasonable cost; just like we like it. A very solid sandwich shop. read more

My favorite beef dip sandwichis from a restaurant called Portillo in Chicago, I have never been able to find a restaurant to matches the flavour and quality until now... Cowtown has got it right, best beef dip in town read more

Excellent pulled pork sandwich. Prices are fair and worth the food quality. Went with 5 people and there was nothing left of our meal. It was a totally satisfying meal. The only thing that could use some improvement was the tables, they were a bit wobbly. Staff was nice and welcoming. read more

The staff here are really friendly-- it seemed like it was being run by the owner, but I'm not sure. But, yeah, very nice! Anyway, because I had read the very positive reviews on Yelp, I decided to give this place a try. When you walk in, it smells like smoked meat. It's a bit overpowering to be honest, but at least you know the food you're about to eat is authentic. We got the beef dip and a side. When the order came up, it seemed like normal white, store-bought, mass-produced submarine bread with sliced smoked beef on it. That's it. When you dip it in the au jus, the bread is immediately a soggy mess. I eventually left the bread out and just dipped some of the meat, and it was okay, but the smoky flavour is pretty strong. The people who were there with me felt the same. The side was a mix of beans and potato salad, which was just okay. I was a bit disappointed, to be honest. This place was rated as having the best beef dip in Calgary, but I feel like I've had much better. It could just be that beef dips are their niche, so they focussed on smoky beef and some people love that flavour. Either way, we won't be regulars there, but it seems (according to these reviews) that many other people are. Maybe I'm just too picky! One suggestion I would make for them is to improve their bread. A French baguette bread is appropriate for beef dips, not just mass-produced pure white bread because it's just too soft. read more

Wasn't very impressed with the cleanliness when I walked in. I cannot comment on the food as I turned around and walked out quite quick.

If you want high-quality meat sandwiches at an affordable price range this is the only place in Calgary. I will drive 30min+ out of my way to get a sandwich at cowtown. Every type of meat here is on point. My favorite definitely has to be the beef dip, the Au-jus is the best I have tasted in the city with a deep savory flavor. The meat is always juicy, tender, and full of flavor. I have also tried everything else on the menu and never been disappointed. The smoked meat has that quality of a southern bbq shack that has been going for 30+ years. They have the technique for roasting and smoking meat down. I need to find where they source their baguettes from because they are also delicious and have the fresh baked flavor every time. The only gripe I have about this place is with service. It's always friendly but seems slow. It doesn't have that flying off the wall feel that most good bbq places have, and the toasting method is inefficient and can lead to backups. Definitely not a reason to avoid going, though. If you're in the mood for an amazing meat sandwich cowtown definitely has you covered. read more

Everything from the sandwiches to the customer service is amazing. The people working there take pride in what they do and greet everyone pleasantly and have full on conversations with you as they are working. They take the initiative to make their customers feel at home & they take a genuine interest in you. The sandwiches are amazing, if you are in the Calgary area you must visit this location! Soooooo worth it! read more

Stopped in here one evening and had a great experience. We spoke to the owner who explained the process to us. He facilitated our gluten free needs with no problem. They recommended side dishes for us and the food was just delicious. I would highly recommend. read more

Amazing sandwiches!!!! I have been going here for years and was so excited they moved into McKenzie Towne!!! The owner is so nice, and I always enjoy chatting with the staff while they make my sandwich. This place is one of the best in town! And definitely worth the drive to the deep SE! read more

Best beef dip I've ever had in Calgary. Fair priced and soooo good. Very kid friendly. I recommend if you're in the area and want some good food to stop in here and you won't be disappointed. read more

Beef dip was mediocre, yet tender, au jus watery. Shared large sandwich with my significant other, with no offer to give an extra plate. We leaned over the serving tray, taking turns eating. Washroom had no soap. Menu prices didn't match website prices. Just the facts... read more

A great choice for anyone looking for a meal on high street! The beef dip is my favourite and comes with beef, onions and provolone on one big mighty sandwich! The beef is delicious!! Would recommend to anyone, although, you might have to get over the bad smell first. read more

Just yum! Wish they had more side dishes to choose from but I'm not complaining. This place is real deal food!!!

Good for a quick lunch, different than most of the usual fast food places and nice that it's locally owned. Unfortunately, no seating available for little kids. read more

My friend and I attended Cowtown Beef Shack upon great recommendations. It lived up to the hype! Best beef dip I've ever had and the horseradish mayo was just the perfect bite back! My friend had the pulled pork and we were both regretting we didn't go for the larger size sandwich!!! Definitely a new stop on the map when in the area! read more

Solid beef dip, great bun, tender and juicy. Fast friendly service. Glad I found this place on Yelp. Going to try the brisket next time.