Used to be my favourite. Boy has it gone downhill. Bacon was so rubbery it tasted almost raw. Ordered plain fries, got rosemary fries. no ketchup or napkins in the bag. talk about cheeping out, especially at their prices. Wendy's is way better at half the price. read more

Great taste, fulfilling, reasonably priced, Great service! Restaurant was super clean!! What more can you ask for?

One of my fav burger joints in Calgary even though its from Denver. Burgers taste fresh and hot each time. Get the Sin City special burger. Very very tasty. Won't spoil it but trust me if you enjoy you won't be disappointed. Location has plenty of booths and sitting area. Self serve pop machine. Best burgers in Calgary. read more

Smashburger - Classic smashburger with smash fries - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

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Good burger! The truffle mushroom Swiss is a real treat. It is as mushroom-y as they come. Hot crispy fries complete the experience.

Great burger but the onion rings are very disappointing. This is a chain/franchise restaurant. They have multiple locations across Calgary. The burger comes in regular, chicken or beef. Menu is easy to understand and everything is laid out in the burger menu Came here with a friend and I got the Calgary Burger combo with onion rings. The Calgary burger was ok. The beef patty was a bit dry and over cooked. Sauce was lacking. But overall the burger was ok and i don't expect much for that price and especially for a fast food restaurant. The onion ring is like a one star. Its super greesy and salty. Not to mention the onion they used are not meant to be made into fried onion rings. They are tiny onions. When you hold the onion ring up it doesn't even hold its shape but just oily and soft. Overall, service was good. We were checked up on a couple times. On top, the place was very clean and brightly lite. The place is very quiet. Parking is great here. Lots of parking spots available. Overall food is two stars and service pushes up to 2.5 stars and so overall is 3 stars. read more

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Please expand locations in the next couple years Moved since last I written the review would love to have some of your burgers read more

I get the avocado, bacon grilled chicken sandwich with extra grilled chicken patty :-) French fries are very good!

When someone asks for a lettuce wrapped burger they don't want a salad with meat on the side and the condiments on the salad. The only solution they offered was to give me a refund. They couldn't use some lettuce that wasn't cut to wrap the burger. South location has never served me a burger like this. read more

I LOOOOOOVE it but my only problem is that my grandsons just showed me taht you can do it yourself at home for about 1/100 of the price !! and SOOOOO easy. But I love getting served by their amazing waitstaff and great customer service :) read more

Best burger in Calgary. We have eaten at a lot of Smasburgers in Canada and the US and this is the best run we have ever eaten at. The staff always comes by to find out is everything is ok. The shakes are good too. read more

The only issue with this place is every time i've gotten a burger from here, it's really little, it's not flavourful, and the fries are soggy. Their milkshakes are good though! Perhaps it is just my taste buds because my siblings really enjoy this place. If you're looking for a great burger joint, this is not the place to grapple a juicy burger and crispy fries. read more

It's alright. The cashier that took our order told us it was the best burger we would ever eat so expectations were really high. We had the original smash burgers with fries. They were good but I wouldn't advertise them as the best that's for sure, it's just ok. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here. read more

SMASH! CRASH! BIFF! BAFF! POW! Those are the sounds I imagine would be coming out of the kitchen if a super hero were making my burger. While that's not the case at Smashburger, they do a decent job of it nonetheless and while I won't claim it as the very best burger I've tasted in Calgary, I will go so far as to say it does deserve the 4 star rating I'm giving in. Especially when you put those spicy peppers on top and they live up to the spice promised in the name of the Spicy Baja Burger (pepper jack cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, spicy chipotle mayo and fresh jalapeños on a spicy chipotle bun). If you haven't sauntered into Smashburger yet, there's one thing you should know. There are no combos here. Everything is ordered separately... so, burger, side, drink. Just burger. Burger and side. Side and drink. Burger and drink. Side only. Drink only. You get the picture. I went for Spicy Baja Burger, side of deep fried pickles and an iced tea. Do get the deep fried pickles. They're kind of awesome. If you're staying, you'll get an order number and your burger will be brought out to your table when it's ready. If you're going, there's only one itty, bitty little bench for two up near the counter for you to wait at. But if it isn't too busy, there's a row of tables just next to this you can use as well. One option I haven't tried on the menu yet is the opportunity to create my own burger. There are a TON of toppings to choose from. I'm imagining it now... Big Smash on a classic egg bun with spicy chipotle mayo, lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles, cucumbers, aged swiss cheese. Side of mushroom poutine (unfortunately, mushrooms are not an option on the build your own or I'd be all over that! But, we can make that up with the poutine). Ugh... I need to jump on the treadmill just thinking about it. Anyway, if you're in the 'hood and jonesin' for your burger fix, skip the other fast food joints just a bit of the road and come here instead where you can be sure your burger is made-to-order, made of real meat (or black bean if you opted for the vegetarian burger) and doesn't leave you feeling like you've just eating a lump of food that's going to sit in the pit of your stomach for the next 10 years while it digests. Instead, it's tasty, it's almost as fast and the patties aren't flash frozen or left in any warming trays. Sorry kids, for the time being, I don't see any gluten free options on the menu. read more

If I lived here I'd be a regular customer! The burger patties are so flavourful my mouth is watering just writing this. As a first timer I paused in front of the menu to figure out what to get. There are pick your own topping burgers and some burgers which have select ingredients. They also have chicken and other options. I could not decide, although I narrowed it down to 3 when asked the cashier to tell me what was popular. She suggested the BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger which I hadn't noticed. It sounded good and I'm really glad I ordered it. Not too much BBQ sauce, great applewood smoked bacon topped with haystack onions (thin, coated onion rings) and just the right amount of melted cheese on a soft, fresh egg bun. She also explained they don't have combos - it's all ordered separately. I'd read about the smashed fries here so I asked for those. Shoestring fries tossed in olive oil, rosemary and garlic. Sooooo good! Wanted to order the Saskatoon Berry shake, but went with a bottle of water this time. Next time, for sure! ;) read more

Smashburger - BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger with Smashed fries. - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

So disappointed. We went on Saturday, just after it opened. The person on the till had no idea what he was doing. I was over charged and we had to repeat what we wanted several times. When the food arrived, I was given something not even close to what I ordered. The chicken was thinner than a pancake (ordered the crispy chicken sandwich) and the tots were so greasy. We've been before but man this place has gone downhill. No one ever came back to see how our food was and we left without discussing the issues because they didn't seem to even have enough staff to deal with the people that were now arriving. Won't be back anytime soon. Such a bad experience read more

You may remember recently I said Burgers Priest in #yeg was the best burger I've ever had... I take it back... Smashburger is the best burger! I didn't even take a picture bc I ate the damn thing so fast! I got the Calgarian (added pickles) and it was perfect... Monterey Jack cheese, crispy onions and crispy bacon - the burger itself was cooked wonderfully - super juicy with lots of nooks and crannies to Caramelize with flavour! They almost need a bigger bun to soak up all the goodness, but I imagine they want the flavour of the burger to shine through! Which it does! I also got the smash fries, which are fries with a lovely sprinkling of rosemary - so delicious! I get that it's a franchise from the US but for $8-9 I would say this is a much better option/value for the money than any of the other big names - this place is the real deal! read more

WHAT?! dude. All you have to know is, my Smashburger experience was AAA! and that's triple A for not just their Amazing beef burgers, but for their Amazing service and Amazing selection of sides, Milkshakes (YUMMM!!!) and did you know they serve BEER? I'm not a big beer drinker, but when I do drink beer, these guys have the beers I prefer; ahem, Big Rock's Traditional, Kokanee and a couple more I clearly recognized when I was there but forgot while writing this review haha And just FYI, I've eaten every burger they have haha! And its not just beef. Believe it or not, their vegetarian burger, Spicy Baja, won my taste buds tonight! vegetarian patty, cheese, avacado, spicy sauce and jalepeno's OMG... BTW, I eat Alberta beef just as much as the next beef lover; medium rare! but seriously, this burger is really really good. I thought the only place in town that had jalepenos in their burgers was Clive Burger, but they don't even come close to this place. Smashburger has 2 locations in Calgary at the moment; one here on 32ave and another one in Royal Oak. They have plans to open a few more in the future. WOOT! Everyone I know that has eaten here before just loves this place; it's not hard to understand why :) Smashburger is awesome, delicious and fun!!! read more

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I have been to Smashburger now twice. First time was with a Yelp event, and the second time was this August long weekend. I brought my mom and aunt there from Thunder Bay. And man, did we eat. I had the Saskatoon Berry Milkshake (and I got them to blend Oreo cookies into it) and holy moley.... I was heaven. HEAVEN! We got 3 different kinds of burgers, and 3 different sides, and we bellied up and pigged out. Sides: Deep Fried Pickles - nothing short of AMAZING Regular Fries - AMAZING Yam Fries - wow! Amazing with Chipolte Mayo Burgers: Mama got Bacon Cheeseburger My aunt Cathy got the Calgary Burger And I got... the Spicy Black Bean Veggie Burger. It was VERY spicy, which made me happy. Not always can I order something spicy and actually feel the heat. This burger delivered spicy. We ate in intense silence, except for the odd groan of happiness! ON the way out, I got a second milkshake (with no oreos, since he is more of health nut) to bring home for Holger. When we left, my mom fell asleep in the car, still wearing her white Yelp sunglasses from two years ago to attempt to hide her nap. We had a fantastic meal. The burgers were all cooked to perfection, juicy, tasty and I think the little dude who delivered our burgers had the biggest, warmest smile I have ever seen. I love you Smashburger. The only reason I don't visit more often is my need to watch my waistline. I know you have healthy choices - I saw a girl at the next table eating a delicious salad. But... my willpower is not as strong as hers. read more

What a week! 2 truly awesome speciality hamburger places have opened, Clive on 17th Ave SW and Smashburger on 32 Ave NE! Smashburger is part of a popular US chain from Denver, a lot like Five Guys Burger and Fries and Fatburger, but with a bit of a difference. Smash is dedicated to be the best local burger joint in each city it's in. As such, they added some nice touches to a Canadian Burger that reeks of Alberta, and ESPECIALLY the wicked ice cream shake using the ever rocking McKay's ice cream. As for the name... well, get a baseball-size ball of fresh meat, and then smash the sucker onto a reeeeeaaally hot grill to sear it quickly and seal in those yummy moo juices. Once done, add some nifty sauces, toppings (love the fried onions) and put it on a great fresh bun, and you have the Smashburger burger. When I went, the line up went right out the door, and I have no doubt it'll be that way right through lunch for years. Oh, and a especial nod to a certain fellow vegan Yelper Sarah Louise F., they have a BLACK BEAN based VEGETARIAN burger. I haven't tried it yet, but I'm curious to see what'll be your take on it! read more

Fair to say Smash burger is the one of the best places if you're craving for a good juicy burger. But their smash fries is my favourite!!! Great ambience, you can find all kinds of seats whether you're dining alone, with family and kids, or with a group of pals; same as yesterday, could use some music though. Brilliant service, very nice people. Once again Yelp has recommended a wonderful restaurant to complete my night. You just make my settling down in Calgary much more enjoyable. read more

Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The Boss(bf) and I decided to head on an adventure to try Smash Burger. We have been to the Fat Burger on 32 st many times prior and I honestly was more interested in trying something new that day. We took the 73 from my house which was the easiest way to get there considering I was located in the N.E. at the time. Inside the place was loaded with people on a Saturday afternoon. There was no shortage of ways to read the menu, as it was posted at the door, on the counter, and up above the till. The restaurant interior had been created with the open concept industrial feel that's really in right now. And I loved the white tables and chairs, which gave the place a really bright environment. We ordered up, and took a seat at the back corner near the washrooms which kind of gave us our own little space, besides the elderly couple that had seated beside us. I went with the BBQ bacon and cheddar smashburger, as I enjoy keeping things simple, and the Boss ordered the Mushroom Swiss. I also went with a side of Sweet potato Smashfries because I liked the idea of the deep-fried yam goodness being treated like roasted potatoes with the rosemary and garlic. I loved, the smash effect, made it easier for me to eat without feeling like a huge slob. Also how they play up the Smash effect, which you can read at your table, put a smile to every bite as I thought about the guy in the back creating every burger like some kind of Burger Artiste extraordinaire. One thing I took note of was the Caesar salad comes with spinach, something I wouldn't have known about if the Elderly lady wasn't complaining about her salad being incorrect only to have a helpfull waitstaff explain to her that it's how it's made. The waitstaff are attentive and clear tables, answer questions and bring your food to you. They also handle complaints from customers very well, which was apparent with all the lady's concerns. In conclusion, I will definitely eat there again, as the experience was very pleasant. The burger was delicious. read more

Smashburger - BBQ Bacon and Cheddar, Yam fries, Mushroom Swiss, - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

The first time I went to this place I was really impressed. Great burgers with real or processed cheese - you can choose! Also lots of free toppings like sauteed onions, mushrooms, pickles, and all the other burger stuff. Thin meat, "smashed" so it is flavorful and yummy. Great sides too: Pickle chips, mushroom poutine, smash sweet potato fries (tossed in olive oil and garlic) and even salads. Cheap beer - $3.99 Stella in a chilled glass! However after I went back 3-4 more times the last few have been bad. The fries have been sitting under a heat lamp far too long, the burgers have been really greasy, and the service not too spectacular. I took my younger brother here on a Wednesday night and it was an hour before closing and the server came and took our plates and my half full soda glass that I was still drinking, then vacuumed our table intruding into our conversations. So I'll probably still be back; but this is a US franchise that is just new to Calgary. Give it a year and it will be nothing to write home about. read more

Smashburger - A cold $3.99 Stella enjoyed in a chic little burger joint - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

Drove all the way across Calgary because yelp said this SmashBurger location closed at 11pm. Upon arrival, we found out it was completely closed down for the night, & had been for hours. Very disappointed. read more

We stopped in for a quick bite to eat. I had the Spicy Jalapeno baja burger with smash fries and my boyfriend had the Calgary burger with smash fries. We also split a Butterfingers milkshake. We both agreed the smash fries were delicious, crispy not to salty. The burgers were average, pretty good but nothing spectacular. It took a solid ten minutes after we got our food for our milkshake to arrive and we weren't impressed. Just an average milkshake. All in all, it's an okay burger joint but I probably won't go back. read more

Took my fellow yelper advice and arrived at 11:40, got a table and took my time perusing through the menu before lining up just as it was starting to get busy! Ordered a Canadian burger (incl bacon and cheese), and added spicy chipotle mayo to it (which wasn't all too spicy).... along with sweet potato smash fries (which comes with a side of dipping sauce). Love that the patty is smashed flat, and that the burger was HOT of the grill & tasty... yup! a bit messy but that was from the sauce not from it falling apart. Love that they have Good bun choices, and Good sauce choices. Compared to 5 guys I say it's more 'gourmet' e.g. 'smash fries' = tossed in olive oil and rosemary, and also toppings and sauces are as such. Fries are shoe string fries... and can also be ordered as a poutine. FYI - smash sauce is just mustard, ketchup, mayo, relish, and lemon juice all mixed together - nothing too special They have smash iced teas on the side. I tried all 3. I liked the middle non sweetened one myself, the other 2 were slightly sweetened. Would definitely be back! read more

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Decided to pop into Smashburger tonight and saw on the menu they had a new item, "Crispy Brussel Sprouts" Decided to order that as well as a Smash burger. The cashier was extremely pleasant and happy to be there and to help folks. Took a seat and in no time my smash burger and brussel sprouts were in front of me. The first bite into the brussel sprouts and I was impressed. Crispy roasted, just like they should be ! The burger was good, but I think there are better options for burgers. Better than most, but not the most flavourful either. After I finished the cashier talked to me and asked what I thought of the brussel sprouts and I told her that I was very surprised at how good they were. Overall, Good call Smashburger on a winner item on the menu. As for the burgers, I think we need to work on the flavour a bit. Still better than a number of burger joints I've been to. And kudos to the cashier. Above and beyond what I've ever seen any cashier working at a fast food burger joint do ! read more

Made it to smashburger a few days after it opened at night,, i created my own burger and got the smash fries. The burger was fresh as was the bun, the fries were brushed in a olive and garlic mixture that was quit pleasing when the fries are hot and fresh, so eat those first or fast because they loose the "taste" if they get cold. .. if you want a cup to fill up with a refill before you leave make sure you ask for a take out cup... I went back last week for lunch...... that was a different experience, the food was still good but it took FOREVER!! myself along with everyone there gets about 1h for a lunch break everyone was looking at their watch because it took over 45 min to get orders out, 2 people asked for a refund because they had to get back to work and would not have time to eat, i was also rushed to eat my food and get back to the office on time... the line up did not get shorter, there was a packed house... read more

Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

This is one of my favorite burger joints the food is consistently delicious. They have a pretty good selection of burgers and the place is always clean. And the atmosphere is pretty consistent. If you want a good burger in a chill place it's worth a stop. read more

Great Burgers, get some goat cheese on it No one listens to me about the goat cheese but its really good. Chocolate oreo shake also deserves note also read more

Not bad, but not a gourmet burger, and definitely overpriced. The bun was fine, but nothing special, and the patty was fresh and clearly of decent quality (ground chuck, perhaps?) but less than a quarter pound, and under-seasoned. The big disappointment for me was the "fried" onions (this was their "Calgary" burger), which were definitely more stewed than fried, and dripped all over, making the bun soggy. At $5 it wouldn't be bad value - and would take them to three stars, but at $8? Afraid not. The place is clean, and the service is fast, but with the prices (everything is a la carte), I can't recommend it. read more

Smashburger is located on 32nd avenue in the NE...the same strip mall as Basil! The Smashburger sign is pretty obvious too. Okay, for starters...I wasn't having a good day at all. In fact, I was quite angry. I figured "SMASH"burger would be the best place to try because I really wanted to SMASH something....so I decided that smashing a burger in my face would make me feel better. Anyways, it was a Wednesday lunch hour, 12:30pm to be exact. Parking was almost non-existent but I was lucky someone was pulling out so I snagged that spot. The line inside was to the door...it was busy. We decided to brave it and order our meals to go because we had to get back to the office by 1. We stood in line for about 10 minutes before we placed our orders. It was good because I could observe the seating area...they had booths, tables, and stools to sit at, it looked like a good amount of seating. Finally it came time for us to order. Steven ordered the Calgary smashburger with a side of mushroom poutine and a bottle of coke (~$15). I decided to go with the same Calgary smashburger but with a side of traditional poutine ($12). They took our names and we sat and waited. The wait was another 10 minutes; they shouted our names out and brought the take out bags right to us. We each left with two bags...one for the burger and a separate bag for the poutine. I took a peak at the poutine and was thinking "This was only $3.99? Sweet!!"! When I got to my desk, I opened the poutine and I got a nice whiff of rosemary & garlic. The nice thing is they put the gravy on the side instead of pouring it on so the fries won't get too soggy. I pretty much inhaled the poutine...it was delicious!!! (And I was super hungry). They've got nice shoestring fries! You can reallllly taste the rosemary and garlic for sure it's definitely an explosion of flavor in your mouth! I then moved onto the Calgary smashburger which consisted of season grilled onions, pepper jack cheese, applewood smoked bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, and Dijon mayo all between a Kaiser roll! I cut my burger into quarters to make it less messy and it was ...smashingly delicious!!! The Kaiser roll was soft, the bacon was crispy on the melted cheese, the onions were season tastefully, and the Dijon mayo had a bit of a kick to it! I enjoyed my very first smashburger A LOT. All their burgers are smashed and grilled to order. They've got 100% certified Angus beef that is never frozen! They also offer 100% white meat chicken burgers (grilled or crispy), fresh market salads, hot dogs, veggie burgers (baja black bean burger), a ton of great sides (fries, sweet potato fries, fried pickles, veggie frits, chili, poutine!!...), as well as milkshakes or floats made with our very own MacKay's ice cream!!!! I'm getting pretty excited just finishing this review! Smashburger is a great place to have an amazing burger with amazing sides. They made my crappy morning into a smashingly great lunch time!! The next time I visit Smashburger, I will be trying one of the milkshakes or floats to accompany my burger and side!!! read more

My weiner was frozen when I bit into it so I threw it at them then got a coupon well I imagined I threw it at them read more

Smashburger - they charged me extra for something I didn't want - Burgers Near Me - Calgary, Alberta

I found this place through Yelp. Chose it because of the high ratings. Not really sure why it's rated so high. I ordered the jalapeño burger and sweet potato fries. Both were ok but nothing special. It's basically a small step above a typical fast food chain - there's just more topping options and apparently the meat is all fresh, not frozen. But I couldn't tell any difference. I wouldn't go back. If I want an expensive burger I'd go to a specialty restaurant, not here. read more

Been waiting to try out Smashburger since it opened it's doors several weeks ago. Wanted to let things die down a little bit since the kids would be accompanying us and they don't do long line ups very well. Finally a Friday night with no dinner plans except to decide where are we eating out. Hubs mentioned a co-worker had eaten at Smashburger for lunch and raved about it. Sold. We had the kids grab some activity books to keep themselves busy should there be a line up and off we went. We arrived at Smashburger and I almost fell off my seat. No line up. In fact 3 people ahead of us and plenty of seating Yahooo, score!! The menu was extensive and I loved the vegetarian, chicken and 'make your own' options. Hubs decided on a beef burger, I had a buffalo chicken burger and the kids had chicken fingers & grilled cheese (lol). We also ordered a side of the smashfries and fried pickles...PLUS beer. Liked being able to order a cold beer with our burgers! My buffalo chicken burger was ooey, gooey and all things delicious. Hubs loved his beef burger and the smashfries were smashing!! I was the only one who liked the fried pickles, but hey that meant more for me. We didn't find the sides greasy, in fact everything was very tasty. Can't wait to have another Smashburger! read more

I work Just around the corner and I swear to you the part I love about my job best is when the coworkers decide its an order food kind of day. Its always means Smash Burger. The burgers are out of this world tasty! And the fries... YUMMMYYYYYYY!! the staff is always super friendly and helpful. They clearly enjoy their jobs! They get things going quickly and make sure you get everything you want or need! The only down side was they forgot the Avocado on my burger that I paid extra for but I am sure they'll remember next time! The decor is pretty sparse but the restaurant is very well maintained. I totally recommend this place. 150 million %! read more

Believe the hype. Tasty burgers, great topping options, way above average sides. Both times I've been here I've had a perfectly cooked (medium, still just a little pink!) burger. They specifically say they don't cook to order (or cook rare to medium) but I've found the patties to be juicy, wonderfully loose (not overworked) and tasty. I've been split between trying to cram as much deliciousness onto the burger and just having a simple sandwich and letting the meat shine. Both have been great and I'd suggest doubling your visit frequency to enjoy burgers at both ends of the spectrum. (though always get the egg bun!) Sides have been great across the board, with the only disappointment being the overly greasy smashfries (love the fact that they're shoestring though). Haystack onions are a treat and the mushroom poutine was also great. I'm not a fan of unsweetened ice-tea, but it's core to the chain's American roots. The beers are decent price at $3.99 (if you don't feel like too much of a dirtbag ordering a beer at a quick-serve place) and the McKay's milkshakes are rock solid delicious. I'm actually glad that there isn't one near me in the south, or I'd be eating here waaaaaaay to often. read more

Food: 3.5/5 Service: 3/5 Ambiance: 3/5 Overall experience: 3.5/5 (1- Terrible; 3- decent; 5- Fantastic) HULK SMASH Burger! RAWR!!! Smash Burger is yet another US burger chain that has landed on Canadian soil. Smash burger uses fresh angus beef that is smashed and cooked on the flat top which seals in the flavour and forms a tasty crust. Bonus... they also serve beer in frosty mugs ($3.99)! I often see Smash Burger packed at lunch, but it was pretty slow when I went on a rainy Friday night. Right when you walk in, there is a pile of menus for you to view which I found very convenient. Dividers guide you towards the cash registers to order and on the other side is a spacious dining area. The décor is nothing too fancy. It was plain and simple with tan/creamy coloured walls and red booths. There was plenty of seating and a large area at the front to wait for takeout. The bulk of their Calgary menu consists of beef hamburgers [single ($5.99); double ($6.99)] and chicken sandwiches (~$8.00+); sides like fries ($3.00), poutine ($3.99), chili ($3.99); salads ($6.49); Haagen-Dazs shakes ($4.99); and hotdogs ($5.49). You can either order set hamburger/sandwich combos or make your own which I did. I created a double patty ($6.24) with a whole wheat bun, goat cheese (+$0.75), Smash sauce which is like a tangy thousand island sauce, and all the veggies (lettuce, tomato, grilled onions, pickles, fresh jalapenos, spinach, and cucumbers). I also tried their mushroom poutine ($3.99) with garlic sautéed mushrooms, cheese curds, and poutine gravy. I'm not sure what it's like on a busy day, but ordering took awhile with only two cash registers. Afterwards, they give you a number and servers bring you your food when it's ready. The wait was a little longer than expected, but I was really impressed by the quality of the burger when it came out. For the amount of toppings I got, I was expecting everything to be plopped on hap-hazardly but everything was layered neatly - nearly picture perfect! HOWEVER, my biggest turn off was that the temperature of the food was nearing 'cool' to slightly warm - as if it sat out too long in the window. I was expecting a steaming hot burger and fries. The first bite of the burger was excellent and everything tasted so fresh! It was really messy though! had to double up on napkins. The poutine was very disappointing though... their fries were cut very thinly and wasn't crispy enough (kind of limp). The gravy was mediocre and cold so it didn't quite melt the cheese curds enough. Overall, Smash Burger is a pretty decent place to go if you want a "quick" bite without feeling guilty. read more

Don't let the 2-stars fool you. Smashburger makes a great burger. The problem I have is I don't believe it's worth the price. You can get a burger of equal quality beef down at Inglewood Drive-In for less. You have to buy the side orders separately or pay a premium for a combo. The fries were really salty and I'm not a fan of how thin they are. I eat about 4-5 at a time which makes me look like a pig. If I ate them one at a time I'd be there for 2 hours. However, I love their egg wash buns! The service was great as about 4-5 times during our meal we were asked if we wanted anything. The air quality wasn't very good in there. It had a noticeably greasy smell to it. Having asthma it didn't help at all. When we left our clothes smelled of grease. I'd go back again but only if I felt like splurging. read more

Pleasantly surprised. Had a recommendation from an airport employee saying I had to try Alberta beef if I was visiting (not sure this is the best option? but still a great burger). I had the Jalapeno Baja burger and Smash Fries. The beef was great, toppings were stellar (guacamole, fresh sliced jalapenos and chipotle mayo), and the bun was tasty. The Smash Fries were similar to shoestring fries, with a rosemary seasoning. They were great with red wine vinegar or ketchup (or both!). I also appreciated the selection of different iced teas to choose from. Very satisfying meal. read more

I decided to try Smash burger. They "smash" a round ball of meat onto the stove to form the burger patty. I guess press down burger is not a catchy name for them. I ordered my standard burger and fries. I waited 10 minutes before I received my food. The burger was quite good and the fries were amazing. If you are going to have the food to go, I would recommend calling ahead to avoid the long wait. read more