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| - When I was growing up in Calgary, Burger Inn had many more locations in the city. They even had a location in my neck of the woods in NE Calgary when I was in elementary school, which is now a Vietnamese Sub shop. They were known for having more exotic burgers, and the Ostrich burger was a running joke between my friends and I, mainly because we were all too chicken to try it. Growing up, I recall that Burger Inn was voted Best Burger in Calgary for a few years, although I haven't kept on top of that recently, so I don't know if some other establishment in the city has usurped that title.
I was exploring the Mission area one day and stumbled upon this location purely by accident. While accessible from 4th Street, it's off to the side so if you're walking South and not paying attention, you'll miss it.
Anyways, I was pleased to discover that, yes, they still offer ostrich burgers, in addition to bison (which is my new favourite meat), prime rib, angus, and all sorts of other meats.
The burgers come loaded with whatever toppings you want, although you'll have to purchase most of your sides separately as they don't have very many menu combos. That said, their menu's packed with all sorts of items, and it took me a while to comb through them all.
In the end, I believe I settled for a prime rib burger (still don't have the guts to try the ostrich), and it was well done, if a bit messy with all the toppings.
If you're looking for a place to try an exotic burger, check out Burger Inn, one of those Calgary establishments that has found a way to stick around for many years.
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