Angel's Drive In
Angel's Drive In things to do, attractions, restaurants, events info and trip planning
Plan your stay
Posts
Two large chocolate shakes and one large onion rings at $24.40! Too much? Cost of living? Too much? Cost of NOT living? Now, that's a cost that's way too much! So pull it off the road once in a while, right?! And a good place to do that and to spend some money on life is at Angel's! Good choice, Buster! And good thinking. Here's a crew whom I'm sure, puts in a solid day cooking, making your good choice at an independent business and a legacy landmark in Bowness, to boot! Added up in my head, between cars, well, with the minimum wages, and uniform service, city taxes, paper napkin costs, the price of a plumber's call?... Think of an expense and a small business has it! Ask the owners? I'm sure they'll say it's a struggle or something of the like, but with a big smile for your kids, they will thank you so much for coming in! And, hope to see you again! The building has existed for my whole life, it seems. Dad took us boys there a few times, if I can remember correctly that far back? Ha! And their onion rings WERE very hot and crisp, folks! And a yesteryear serving size, for sure! The milkshakes that my brother and I enjoyed were a little celebration of our now, much more rare times together. As far as that cost accounting? Well, everything is expensive, isn't it?! Darn tootin'! "Hey, easy on that horn, Buster!" What is expensive is spending a day without earning those special moments like sharing a bag of onion rings with your big brother, washed down with a mocha-chocolate and a raspberry-lime shake? Is that what Tim had?.. I offered him the last onion ring. But he said, "You have it, Douglas". That's us, still brothers! At Angel's Drive-in. Still in Bowness. I came up with my own bumper sticker in my own bumper head, years ago: DREAMS ARE FREE! BUT MEMORIES COST MONEY. Thank you, Angel's, for mine.
J. Douglas RainesJ. Douglas Raines
00
Always wanted to check this place out, found myself in the area around supper time so did just that. This place is buzzing, lots of families and patrons and cool cars outside. I can totally understand why families like this place. There are items for everyone and prices are very reasonable. In fact they have sandwich items for less than $6! Burgers average around $6-$8. I went for the Denver sandwich and added bacon to it (everything is better with bacon!). It was a chock full of Denver goodness and very tasty. Paired it with a real fruit milkshake that was super think and delicious! My daughter had the crispy chicken sandwich and it had a very tasty breaded cutlet. The curly fries were nicely seasoned and crispy and the portion was more than enough! Our only gripe is weâre not fans of large buns and felt the choice of bun threw off the meat to bun ratio for my liking. Overall, good experience in a family/community friendly restaurant. Worth a stop to try.
Yuval GYuval G
10
This place was recommended to me, so on a whim I drove across the city to give it a try. It was OK. It wasn't bad, but it also wasn't anything amazing. The burgers we tried we're both good, but nothing noteworthy. The deep fried mushrooms were as good as how much salt I added to them. I was a little disappointed in the poutine. A proper poutine is supposed to have gravy with the cheese curds on top so that the heat of the gravy doesn't melt, but rather warms the cheese so it makes a squeaky feel on your teeth. I don't typically fault a restaurant for adding shredded mozzarella on to the poutine instead of curds, it's not an ingredient you use in a lot of other dishes, so that's not what made this poutine less than stellar. In this case, the cheese was put on under the gravy, which was way over poured and it turned into a gross fry-soup. I still ate it. The decore hit all the right notes for a classic 50s stlye diner, it had a good retro feel without going overboard. Washrooms at the time were in need of a thorough cleaning. Ultimately, I liked this place, and if I lived close by, I would probably come all the time. I didn't like it enough that I would recommend going out of your way to eat here.
Roman SizerRoman Sizer
00
Came here with a friend to try out their burger and sides. We ordered a Salisbury burger, small curly fries, and 3 mac & cheese bites to share. The house-made mushroom sauce in the burger was very delicious and filled with flavours. The sauteed onions added a nice touch. The burger patty was a bit on the thin side and not super juicy. Curly fries were crispy and nicely seasoned. Mac and cheese bites were ok with lots of cheese sauce. We received very good service from our server, who offered to cut our burger in half for easy sharing. The restaurant had a very unique decor, from the car on rooftop to the records on the ceiling. I would recommend everyone to come check it out at least once but come back more if you enjoy the food. They have lots of milkshake favours to choose from for a warmer day.
Karry BKarry B
70
Phenomenal Food!! It's such a cute authentic diner atmosphere with super kind and friendly staff! It's self-serve when it comes to picking a table as well as ordering. I'd recommend grabbing a table first and then going up to order your food. They hand you a small numbered buzzer as you wait for your food to be prepared! Their burgers are soft and tender with tons of flavor, their fries steaming hot as they're freshly made! The chicken tenders were breaded beautifully. I would highly recommend getting a milkshake, but make sure to decide ahead of time as they have SO MANY flavors to choose from as well as the option to mix, so there are endless combinations to pick from! (I would recommend mixing banana & chocolate) đ
EmilyEmily
00
Finally stopped in for supper. A classic burger experience, with a retro feel. The burgers and sides were delicious, fresh and well prepared. It was busy on a Friday supper hour, but staff was friendly and efficient. The wait for the meal was not long. The price for a combo meal is $16.00, which is great when you consider that an equivalent combo meal at McDâs will run $13-$14. The extra couple of bucks for fresh cooked, handmade product is well-worth supporting a local business. There were 13 burger options on the menu, including a veggie burger, a choice from six sides and a fountain drink. There are also entree dishes, if burgers arenât your thing. A great visit, highly recommend.
Ian McKenzieIan McKenzie
10
Nearby Attractions Of Angel's Drive In
Bowness Park
Baker Park
Bowmont Park
Bowmont Park
Bowness Park Mini Train
Bowness Park Wading Pool

Bowness Park
4.7
(3.2K)Click for details

Baker Park
4.7
(796)Click for details

Bowmont Park
4.7
(763)Click for details

Bowmont Park
4.7
(713)Click for details
Nearby Restaurants Of Angel's Drive In
Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Greenwich
Seasons of Bowness Park
Bowness Pub
Haandi Indian Cuisine
Masala Bhavan Express (South Indian Cuisine)
Deep & Square Pizza / Bowness Pizza(2 for 1 Round Pizza)

Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Greenwich
4.6
(332)Click for details

Seasons of Bowness Park
3.9
(308)$$
Click for details

Bowness Pub
4.0
(246)Click for details

Haandi Indian Cuisine
4.1
(121)Click for details
Basic Info
Address
8603 47 Ave NW, Calgary, AB T3B 2A1, Canada
Map
Phone
+1 403-288-1009
Call
Website
angelsdrivein.com
Visit
Reviews
Overview
4.4
(1.1K reviews)
Ratings & Description
Description
Playful joint with a 1950s vibe serving classic diner grub such as burgers, sandwiches & ice cream.
attractions: Bowness Park, Baker Park, Bowmont Park, Bowmont Park, Bowness Park Mini Train, Bowness Park Wading Pool, restaurants: Monki Breakfast Club & Bistro Greenwich, Seasons of Bowness Park, Bowness Pub, Haandi Indian Cuisine, Masala Bhavan Express (South Indian Cuisine), Deep & Square Pizza / Bowness Pizza(2 for 1 Round Pizza)
