{"id":842862,"date":"2026-08-02T18:01:09","date_gmt":"2026-08-02T18:01:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/842862\/"},"modified":"2026-08-02T18:01:09","modified_gmt":"2026-08-02T18:01:09","slug":"best-burgers-in-calgary-you-need-to-try-at-least-once-daily-hive","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/842862\/","title":{"rendered":"Best burgers in Calgary you need to try at least once | Daily Hive"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>If there\u2019s one thing we know here in Calgary, it\u2019s a good burger, and you\u2019d expect nothing else from somewhere often referred to as Cowtown.<\/p>\n<p>The thing with burgers is that everyone has their own personal favourite. Whether you love a thing and crispy smashy, or a thick and juicy patty, the city really has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>So while there are plenty of exceptional burgers to try out, here are some of the best burgers in Calgary.<\/p>\n<p>You\u2019d be hard-pressed to find a YYC burger that comes more highly recommended than Class Clown, and it\u2019s for a good reason. Its burgers are made from a combination of pasture-raised Alberta chuck and brisket before being smashed to perfection on the grill. The concise menu has something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1711 4th St. SW #106, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/classclownhamburgers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>With four locations across the city, Lil\u2019 Empire is a must-visit for burger lovers. Made with house-ground Alberta beef patties, each burger is topped with its special burger sauce, pickles, cheese, fried onions, and lettuce.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 4321 1st St. SE, Calgary<br \/>Address: 1105 1st Ave. NE, Calgary<br \/>Address: 1839 20th Ave. NW, Calgary<br \/>Address:\u00a01103 4th St. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/lilempireburger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Receiving rave reviews since it first opened, Penny Crown\u2019s signature Tavern Burger has been a hit. This is not your average burger, made with a thick Alberta Wagyu patty and topped with house-made American cheese, caramelized onions, and house remoulade.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1926 34th Ave. SW, Unit 102, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/pennycrownyyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Dating back to 1969, Boogie\u2019s Burgers is an iconic Calgary burger joint, and it still holds up as one of the best in the city. While there are plenty of classic burgers, the spot never shies away from the weird and wacky, serving up patties stacked with hot dogs, mac &amp; cheese wedges, and more.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 908 Edmonton Tr. NE, Calgary<br \/>Address: 2129 33rd Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/boogiesyyc\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Starting its life as a food truck in 2024, Bastion Burger has swiftly climbed Calgary\u2019s burger rankings and gained a solid fan base in the city. Diners can now find Bastion\u2019s classic smashburgers at Pin Bar full-time.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0501 17th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/bastionburger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Clive is a classic spot to head to in YYC for a quality burger. Be sure to eat it while it\u2019s hot and get all the Clive sauce you can handle on the side.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Pineapple Hall \u2013 225 7th Ave. SW #205, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/cliveburger\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>You can honestly never go wrong with Peters\u2019 Drive-In. This spot serves\u00a0fresh hamburger patties on slow-rising sponge dough topped with secret-recipe Peters sauce and fixings. Plus, there are so many milkshake options here.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 219 \u2013 16th Ave. NE, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/petersdrivein\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Hailing from Ontario, Rosie\u2019s Burgers has been a welcome addition to YYC\u2019s burger scene. The popular spot offers eats such as smash burgers, chicken sandwiches, crinkle-cut fries, poutine and onion rings. Don\u2019t even think about skipping out on the banana pudding for dessert.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 1509 8th St. SW, Calgary<br \/>Address: 204 4th St. NE, Calgary<br \/>Address: 2205 33rd Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/rosiesburgers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Iyycburg is an excellent<a href=\"https:\/\/dailyhive.com\/calgary\/pigots-burger-club-calgary\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">\u00a0spot for no-fuss smash burgers<\/a> and milkshakes, and you need to head in to grab some grub if you haven\u2019t already.<\/p>\n<p>Address: Various locations across Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/iyycburg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>This spot is known chiefly for sandwiches, but the burger is technically a sandwich, right? It doesn\u2019t matter because Alumni has one of the most underrated burgers in Calgary. That\u2019s what happens when the other menu items are just as good.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 725 17th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/alumnisandwiches\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Many of the Concorde Group spots have fantastic burgers on the menu, and the Model Milk option might be our favourite. It\u2019s topped with maitake mushroom and cheese curd fondue, as well as melted onions.<\/p>\n<p>Address: 308 17th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/modelmilk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener nofollow\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p>The Edmonton-born burger joint has just opened inside the Skelly Club, where you can dine in or order food to go. With single, double, or triple-stacked burgers, killer fries, milkshakes and even a key lime pie, there\u2019s something for everyone.<\/p>\n<p>Address:\u00a0820 11th Ave. SW, Calgary<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/flatboyburgers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Instagram<\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Still hungry? Discover\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@dishedcalgary?lang=en\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Dished Calgary on TikTok<\/a><\/p>\n<p><script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><script async src=\"\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\"><\/script><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"If there\u2019s one thing we know here in Calgary, it\u2019s a good burger, and you\u2019d expect nothing else&hellip;\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":842863,"comment_status":"","ping_status":"","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[194293],"tags":[49,2798,48],"class_list":["post-842862","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-calgary","tag-ca","tag-calgary","tag-canada"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842862","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=842862"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/842862\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/842863"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=842862"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=842862"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/ca\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=842862"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}