Now this is a great burger!!! Tastes like in n out burger for sure!! Canadaians know how to copy great American fast food chains. Meat taste so good you can tell it's not GMO like American-made but a burger taste like in and out burger. read more

When I first came to Calgary. All my friends were hyping this place up. Saying it's the best burger joint. So of course I'm going to try it. I got a double with everything on it and onion rings. Onion rings were pretty good. No complaints there. But.... First bite I took on my burger, it was messy. I didn't bother to look what sauce they put on the burger; but I did not like it at all. It was like they but all the condiment you can name on that burger. I tasted ketchup, mustard, bbq sauce, vinegar, and relish My bun was super soggy and drenched in the sauces. After 2 bite I was done after that. I couldn't finish the burger. It was falling apart sauce was dripping all over. I'm giving them a 3 star because I do really like their fresh banana milkshake. It's really good and freshness of the banana. I will come here again for the banana milkshake only. read more

Food and quality degrading overtime, as they become more popular I feel everything is going down hill Especially milkshakes read more

What a pleasant find! Having to make a quick trip from the states to the Oil-sands, only had a limited time to fuel up. I wasn't disappointed, in fact I was so impressed I made sure sure to stop back in on the way to Calgary!! Some thing to take notice , the Hamburger Buns! I have had Hamburgers all over the world , Pete's Bun takes no backseat to any bun I have ever had. Combine the Bun with a great Double Patty , and a Handmade Shack. Can you say Heaven ! I'll be back. read more

A Calgary icon, Pete's is justifiably famous for their milkshakes. I'd come a get a milkshake here any time. Personal favourites are strawberry/banana, chocolate/orange, and a sleeper hit, peach/raspberry. The food is another story. Ranging from bland and average (the burgers) to an abomination (the under-cooked, soggy fries), there's not a lot going on here to write home about. The onion rings are the only exception. Stick to the milkshakes and you won't go wrong! read more

Just try their onion rings, okay? If that doesn't win you over... Well, damn. They're not greasy at all... AT ALL! How do you make them so delicious and crunchy without them dripping oil? Some new miracle innovation? I even feel a little healthy eating Peter's Drive-In's onion rings... Yum. Cheeseburgers are on point, too. I can't say much about them, though, because all I can remember and think about while writing this review is how good their onion rings were... read more

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Peter's proclaims that they have entered the 90's and now take debit! This announcement called for a special trip to the 50+ year Calgary icon. It's hard to argue with their tried and true 60's style drive-in burgers. Are there better burgers in YYC? Well, sure, you could argue that... but they're not Peter's burgers! They've got their own style that is classic drive-in yet uniquely Peter's. Same goes for their milkshakes. These babies are the bomb! Are better ones out there? I'd say so, but this Peter's milkshake! No matter what the flavour is, theirs are unmistakably thick, and unmistakably Peter's. Peter's is a finely tuned and well oiled (with canola oil) machine! I don't know how many scrub clad employees they have running around in there, but I'm pretty sure the answer is "lots". They serve up all the classic burgers, fries, onion rings, and milkshakes with the greatest of ease. I always feel like I get great value at Peter's and they never skip on the little things that matter. You will get an excessive amount of ketchup, vinegar, and napkins. Even the burgers as messy as they are (Seriously, the ketchup always spills out of them inside the wrapper and coats the outside of the bun.) I've never managed to plough through an all the napkins they give me. Hooray for a supply of emergency napkins and ketchups in my car. Actually... they both come in handy. Pro Tip: Unless you're a family of 7, get the small fries. You may eat a large fries at McDonalds, but you don't at Peter's. read more

This drive-in is not that great. They're famous for their milkshakes, not their burgers, and for good reason. It is fast-food, so naturally everything is pre-made (burgers and fries). BUT their burgers are just horrible. Their burgers include, a patty, cheese and a bun..that's it. No ketchup, no mustard, no relish, no tomatoes or pickles or even lettuce. The patties are not flavourful either, they just taste like meat. Their milkshakes are very good, although if you're looking for more than just a milkshake for a meal, I'd recommend Five Guys. They have amazing milkshakes, outstanding burgers and award-winning fries. Overall, not that good of food. read more

I'll just add Peter's to the list of "places you need try once, but only once". IMHO the patty was dry and the bun much too large for the patty. The portions are ridiculous, so share sides, and even share the milkshake. It's a unique place, and that's where the appeal is. Good to try once, but certainly not the best burger or shake I've had. read more

Being going to peters for 40 years and the service was really bad. Took 30 minutes to order and get food. One walk up order window and one pick up window. Seems to be terrible since new owners took over. Food has changed, fries were terrible and burgers about the same. Have not been here for a couple of years will not be going back. Ron H read more

I eat at Peters' almost every time I visit Calgary, because we don't have anything quite like this in Edmonton. I heard about the food poisoning thing, but from what I know, that only happened once, and the new owners have worked extremely hard to ensure this never happens again. It happened in 2005, and there's numerous articles on the Internet covering the story. I feel like it's safe to eat here, and I am super paranoid about that stuff. This place still rocks, even though the workers wear the type of outfits that make them look like they work in a hospital or are part of a cult, it makes this place totally unique. They don't use cash registers here; they use their minds, which also makes me think that they religious fanatics that don't believe in technology. The food is kind of expensive, but you get what you pay for. An order of fries or onions rings is more than enough to feed two people. And a single cheeseburger is actually a burger and a half. The milkshakes are huge, and they taste really good too. This place is great in the summer, because you can eat at the many picnic tables that are scattered around the parking lot. There's always lots of little birds that seem rather interested in what you're eating. Peters' is awesome! read more

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3.5 stars for the milkshakes; they're good, not great, b/c I highly doubt it's hand-scooped ice cream. From the time I ordered in the drive thru, drove up maybe 20 feet, and the best flavour in the world, chocolate, it was ready! But boy, the thickness, the marshmallow-like (also a flavour to try next time) softness when I eagerly plunged the straw (after ripping off the paper, nice touch) right dead-centre---I knew this was going to be different. I'd come back to try the burgers, possibly, but those good-soul Calgarians in the Talk thread gave me some better suggestions with better rankings, that's what I go by ;) 5 stars for value: all this for just $4.85?! Vancouver ones are half this size for the same price. Look at pic, almost the same height as the steering wheel lol 4 stars for the marketing: all the workers wore some type of colour-coordination, and it's a clean, bright, open kitchen concept for a diner, it's a tradition alright. Glad I came in today, looks like they're going to be closed half day tmrw. Probably Christmas party. read more

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Delicious Milkshakes and Fries... with some pretty decent burgers. Everytime I visit Calgary I am tempted to stop here on my way home to Edmonton. I usually time my meal to be in between peak times....because the rush can be chaotic. Portion size is generous and pricing is fair. I am a 6 foot 2 male and I am only able to eat a "single". The "small" size fries is enough for two and the "regular" size milkshake is comparable to a large at McDonald's. The milkshakes are definitely the highlight of this place. The ice cream base is delicious and you are able to mix up to 3 of their many flavors into one shake. My favorite combo is Chocolate/Banana/Oreo. read more

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Gross dog burgers and dry buns soaked in kraft low end BBQ sauce. Disgusting is a mild way to describe the complete garbage they shovel out the window . Has anyone ever had a damn real burger , if you did , you wouldn't line up for slop like this . read more

This place is gross, coming from Montreal, I was told this place was Amazing! Well it's not. It's bland, poor quality and overpriced. At first I asked my wife if we went to the wrong place, sigh, we didn't. Anyhow this place needs to step up it's game as half a$$ing it on reputation will only go so far, for so long. Also shakes are suppose to be incredible...go to boogies those are real shakes... read more

The bae is visiting from Ontario and had to bring him here he said it was one of the best fast food burgers ever ! It's so filling and the prices are unbelievable for the amount of food you receive! I'm an albertan so I love peters drive in it's amazing the experience the eating in the car the amount of food and it's just great! For me it's 5/5 for him it's 4/5 thanks for reading my review happy staycation everyone! read more

Classic landmark in yyc. Best seasoned fries.

This place has had a consistent line up around the corner for 2 weeks since we've been in town. I've been to the spot in gasoline Alley and wasn't overly impressed so I decided to give it a second go but in Calgary location. So we went at 9am for breakfast and were the 25 order of the day already. The Onion rings top notch the shakes are delicious and I must say the burgers are pretty tasty so I guess I can understand why there was such a line up. If you're in the area and aren't in a hurry it's worth checking out. read more

Peters' Drive-In is Peters' Drive-In. No more, no less. I have been probably over 5 times in my life and will probably go again. The shakes are so thick that drinking one is like a workout for your face! I always go with a combo and haven't found a bad one yet. My favorites have been chocolate mint and chocolate orange! The wait time is way shorter if you walk up and on a cold day even the drive through is a short wait! The burgers always have an extra half patty which seems excessive but is honestly sooooo good! The buns are great, and all the condiments are in excellent proportions. I had a hot dog there once and it was pretty good, there was nothing special about it but there was nothing wrong with it either. The only thing that will stop me from going back to try more shake flavours is death. read more

We stopped at Peter's Drive-In on the way back to Edmonton after a nice weekend in Calgary/Stampede. Been here a couple times and this place is great! Edmonton definitely could use a place like this, foo sure. Anyways, for the food, my friend and I had: - 2x milkshakes ($4.75 each) - I had mango and my friend had maple walnut. Milkshakes are SO thick and delicious. Best to drink on the long ride home. - Onion rings ($4.50) - nice crunchy, crisp onion rings. - Poutine ($6.50) - my friend liked it. I had a taste - definitely not as good as the ones I've had in Montreal (but I'm not a huge poutine fan in the first place so take my input with a grain of salt). We sat out in the bench parking lot area which I thought was pure genius (the idea that is, not us sitting out there). The picnic tables are a bit weird...they were half-way folded up and we originally couldn't figure out how to put it back down. Great place to get your junk food fix! And I don't even junk food. read more

Peter's is always packed with people on weekends and sometimes on a weeknight it's lined up like a movie theatre with nothing to explain for it at all except that they make pretty decent original hamburgers. And their wide variety of milkshakes probably helps, too. I've eaten some good burgers in my day and these ones are right up there with the best. They actually throw a patty and half on a delicious bun for a single burger covered in their famous sauce. The women who work there look like old cafeteria ladies with hairnets and pastel uniforms, but it gives Peter's a timeless feel. It kinda reminds you of the 50s and I don't imagine they've changed much since they first opened. But they don't have to, they've perfected their system and their burgers. Everyone in this city loves these burgers. They can't all be wrong.... read more

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Alright, if you lived in Calgary for a while you've undoubtedly heard of Peter's Drive In and, more likely than not, you've tried it. If you haven't, get your butt down there to experience one of Calgary's best drive-thru's! Seriously. I think the reason Peter's is so great is because they don't sugar coat their advertising. The burgers that you buy at Peter's are sloppy and messy... and that's exactly how they're shown. Not only that, but a single burger comes with one and a half patties! Yeah... I'm not lying! It's pretty wicked. Another great thing about Peter's is the large parking area they have next to the drive-thru. It's the perfect place to park and eat, or sit on one of the benches. If you're not lucky enough to have a car, they do have walk-up windows, but I don't think they're as fast serving them. I caution you to be careful when driving up to Peter's. There are two different lanes that you can go down, but one requires a passenger to do the talking and paying. Don't go down this lane if you're alone in the car or you'll be struggling to get your order. I've made that mistake... Peter's is an awesome place to go for fast, delicious food. Whether you're in a hurry, or you've got a bit of time to waste, I think Peter's is definitely one of the best drive-thru's Calgary has to offer. Good thing it wasn't shut down after that E. Coli scare... read more

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Good and thick milkshakes! Many different flavour options available. Their fries and burgers were ok, so the 4 stars are mainly for the milkshakes. read more

Family owned, good food, great shakes, service moderately slow, nice people. Shakes are ultra thick and a ton of combinations for flavours. If you're headed westbound on 16th, access is difficult but probably worth it. read more

Legend burger and shakes. I always came here with my dad when I was kid, we lived just around the corner. read more

I have loved visiting this place ever since I was a wee child to get the delicious milk shakes (and occasionally a yummy burger too)! They have 30 flavours and you can mix up to 3 flavours in your milkshake. On my most recent visit I had licorice marshmallow as my flavour while another in my vehicle had chocolate mango grape. On previous trips here I have enjoyed butterscotch as my flavour. It is often lined up with foot traffic and the drive-thru itself is really impressively busy. Interestingly enough I noticed that Peters' Drive-In is opening new locations elsewhere now too! But this location has been a fixture of Calgary since 1962, and deservedly so! It's hard to find a good milkshake on occasion and this place certainly delivers! read more

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I was told that Peter's was a Calgary tradition. So, we went to give it a try. Before leaving for Peter's, we were warned that the portions were big and that at one point in time, it was voted as the Best Burgers in the country. When I heard that Peter's was a drive-in, I had expected servers on rollerblades/skates bringing the food to your car. In stead, you could either go by the drive through or park and order your food to eat at one of the many picnic benches that they have located by the parking lot. You can mix up to 3 flavours for your milkshake. I just ordered strawberry but should have added banana into it. The milkshakes were thick. I also ordered the single cheese burger and requested tomato and lettuce (it doesn't come with it unless you ask). The burger was ok. Nothing special in my opinion. To top it all off I also got onion rings. It came in a bucket and can only imagine how the large the large is! All in all, the food was ok. The milkshakes were good. I'd come back if I were passing by it. read more

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I've heard this place has been around since the 60s so I'm sure they're doing something right. I like the simple menu and options, it kinda reminds me of In & Out burger in the States. Each item is decent on their own but the onion rings were my favorite. They advertise their patties are fresh never frozen ground beef but that may have been when they opened. The ones I had were definitely not as advertised. I can understand that they would make the change since they are serving approx 4000 patties per day. The time and cost of making that many patties a day would raise their prices a lot. The shake was definitely thick and used real ice cream. I can tell because I'm slightly lactose intolerant and real ice cream affects me every time. I will go back to Peters but I will lower my expectations and therefore enjoy my experience for what it is. read more

Yeah, no. I don't know why this place is made out to be a staple. Maybe it's a local thing. The burger tasted like something that came out of a cafeteria lunch line...in elementary school. The fries were on point should you be ordering from the same lunch line. The shake wasn't bad for the first 3-5 sips, but after that the flavor was all gone. The restroom was pretty deplorable. The line in the drive thru was insane. I will say walking up to the window was pretty quick. I just don't see what the draw for this place is. Maybe I should have gotten a hot dog. read more

Poutine at $6 was ordinary. The fries were quite hard since they were cut like shoestrings. Milkshake was thick and worth the $5 price specially on a hot, sumny day. We ordered the triple burger at $6. It was ok. The meal was overall alright except for the fries. read more

I lived in Calgary for 40 years. I have been to Peter's many times. I remember the first time... I was but a child, and I ordered a cheeseburger. Absolutely horrible!!! I was dragged back to Peter's (against my will) many times by gourmand Calgarians. Always gross! A proper hamburger is a work of art. YouTube "Gordon Ramsay's perfect burger tutorial". That's just the simple beginning of the hamburger. What Peter's serves is like my High School cafeteria. Why do we line up to eat from the trash? If you disagree, go to continuing education culinary school! read more

THIS IS THE WORST MEAL EVER! I just ordered 2 double cheese burgers and one single with cheese, shake, family fries and onion rings at 2:30 pm on Jan 6th 2020. The meal was the worst I have ever had!!! Only the onion rings were passable but, not good. Honestly the three of us had never had such a horrible meal. Burgers were covered in awful sauce, the beef was unrecognizable, fries reeked of old grease, milkshake was passable. I paid 39$ For the worst food I have had in years. I will never be back!!! I was so disappointed that I called to complain. The lady answered my call heard my complaint and asked if I was the one who called earlier (clearly they get a lot of other complaints) No one ever called me back. I emailed the manager (no idea if they ever saw it) someone emailed me back asking for a copy of my receipt for my $39.06, I sent them copies of my text notification reciept however, that wasn't good enough the team couldn't find my transaction even though it was time and date stamped. I had to dig thru my garbage to find the receipt and finally found it next to the burgers we threw out (the burger was uneatable). I had to keep emailing the "Peter's Team" and ask for follow up. Finally, I received a response stating "Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. We have reviewed the video recording from the time your order was placed, and all food was served hot and fresh. Our oil is changed daily so it is not possible for your fries and onion rings to have been cooked in old cooking oil. Our Peters' burgers are famous for our special sauce. If you do not like our sauce, on your next visit please ask for your burger without sauce. We also have not received any other complaints within the 24 hours of your complaint and we serve hundreds of people every day.We look forward to serving you again!" I can only say WTF, they reviewed video to tell me how my meal tasted???? No other complaints??? Can only guess this is totally BS! On my next visit??? Look forward to serving me again??? Not likely, I will never go to Peter's again. Eat at this restaurant at your own peril, it was the WOSRT MEAL and now WORST CUSTOMER SERVICE I have had. Hey owner's of Peters....get your act together! read more

Great shakes! Burgers are good. Fries are alright. Line ups are slow at some parts of the day. Had to wait for like 20 min to get to order food. But over all it was good. read more

Literally the worst burgers in Calgary. Fries and shakes are good but doesn't make up for the burgers. Would rate in the negative if I could. read more

ATTENTION BIKERS! DO NOT STOP HERE Peter's used to be a destination spot. Until Covid happened and they stopped serving bikers. They managed to serve truckers at a pick up window, but couldn't do that for bikers. They were rude and slammed the window on our group of 5 riders. There are a ton of burger joints that would appreciate our business. And honestly, the burgers are overrated. read more

The last 2 times we ordered milkshakes from here (mango peach and coffee vanilla flavors) they were not mixed in at all. It almost seem like the milk shakes were rushed and it is disappointing since Peters' is our go to stop for milkshakes. I've had to try to salvage the coffee vanilla today as soon as I got home by mixing them manually in my kitchen with an actual spoon as all we were getting from the straw was the coffee which tasted incredibly bitter. read more

Burgers have gone downhill since they first opened but you still get the double patties on the "single". Milkshakes are the best, however! Be careful you do not get the old senior citizen at the pick-up window as she is definitely NOT a people person (grumpy, discourteous). And go before 11AM for lunch or the line is too long. read more

Family favorite for years! Big portions and messy!! Just get the single burger and you still get an extra half of a pattie!

Oh Peter, where did it all go wrong? You used to be the place I craved whilst knocked up, now I can't even look at you. Why, why have you changed? Your burgers are a mess, and not even a hot mess, just a sad sad mess. Your fries have lost their perk and are oh so greasy, not even the good greasy that is sexy. And your shakes, the start to our affair, although still hold a place deep within the very depths of my soul, are now the main reason I don't see you anymore. While still temptingly delicious and oh so creamy, I WILL NOT PROSTITUTE MYSELF FOR YOUR $5 SHAKE. I AM SORRY, YOUR MILKSHAKE DOES NOT BRING ALL THE BOYS TO THE YARD, HECK IT ISN'T EVEN BRINGIN' THE GIRLS! I am sooo over you Peter, even though every summer you tempt me so, all I can say to you is fuggedaboudit. read more

Not a legend.. not even sure what the other reviewers are thinking. Yes there is some nostalgia factor - I'll be the first to admit that. Peters is a long held Calgary establishment. The kicker is that, in 2005, the place was bought by a new owner and the quality plummeted. As much as it pains me to say it, it is now one of the absolute worst burgers in the city. The patties are overcooked and spongy, soggy buns, sloppy sauce, overall bad tasting. The fries are bland and greasy. The onion rings are soggy. It just isn't the place it used to be. As for the shakes.. I think they are still one of the better milkshakes in the city IF ultra-thick is your preference. Just don't get the burger.. and don't believe the hype. It's all nostalgia that is no longer substantiated by any quality. And it really sucks to say that. read more