Review: Dragon's Lair Burger Co. (westbrook mall)

[AndyL]

Quick restaurant review

Ok, gotta share... I was literally doing a balki bartakamous dance of joy in the middle of the mall when I ran across their menu... (Went for the donair place - after 5 minutes of "hello... Helloooo? Anyone here?" - gave up and looked for other options)

(Went gluten free around Xmas - its killing me!)

Located in the food court at Westbrook mall.

Ok first off - the burgers are awesome, home made patties - very tasty! Hero sauce is definitely worth a try (it has a bit of bite). Second - they have gluten free burger buns (in addition to the regular wheat stuff)! Do you know what I would have given over the past 3 months to find a fast-food gluten free burger in Calgary? And that bun was awesome!

Close to Harveys in choices of veggies/ toppings. And a few oddballs.

Apparently this week is their first week with a gluten free gravy - pretty good, it was loaded full of sliced mushrooms (something I'm supposed to be avoiding). But yummy had poutine - real cheese curds, fries just right crispy, gravy was a touch thin but I'm happy!!!

Not cheap - my 1/2lb cheeseburger poutine and drink was 17$ but I will be back repeatedly!

- Dragons Lair Burger Co
- Westbrook Mall
- Food rating 4.5/5
- Ambience 2/5
- Service 4.5/5

Ok, Needless to say food court = ambience sucks. Service was awesome - from fresh patty to burger in under 5 minutes (literally she was throwing them on the grill while I fumbled with the interac).

[Kari_310]

Originally posted by AndyL


Ok first off - the burgers are awesome, home made patties - very tasty! Hero sauce is definitely worth a try (it has a bit of bite). Second - they have gluten free burger buns (in addition to the regular wheat stuff)! Do you know what I would have given over the past 3 months to find a fast-food gluten free burger in Calgary? And that bun was awesome!

You should try Clive burger then, they also have great gluten free buns/burgers.
I think they are Care Bakery buns - they supply most restaurants in Calgary and are delicious

http://www.carebakery.com/#!calgary-ab/c21dy

[clem24]

Is this a new place or is it the same ol' burger place that's always been there before? Cause I went probably sometime last year and it tasted like shit..

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by clem24
Is this a new place or is it the same ol' burger place that's always been there before? Cause I went probably sometime last year and it tasted like shit..

new owners, reworked menus, same location.

[AndyL]

No clue on history...

Definitely didn't taste like crap on my visit...

[darthVWader]

South St in CrossIron also serves Gluten free.

Thanks for the report

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by darthVWader
South St in CrossIron also serves Gluten free.

Thanks for the report

a 45min drive later... LOL.

[clem24]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY


new owners, reworked menus, same location.

Alright might be worth a visit, but these days, it's gonna take a LOT to top Five Guys.

[roopi]

Originally posted by darthVWader
South St in CrossIron also serves Gluten free.

Thanks for the report

All locations have the Gluten Free option in Calgary. I don't really care for there burgers though.

[DENZILDON]

Originally posted by TYMSMNY


a 45min drive later... LOL.

There's one in Sarcee trail and 130 ave se

[TYMSMNY]

Originally posted by DENZILDON


There's one in Sarcee trail and 130 ave se

30min drive later into the deep SE.

Burgers aren't bad. Fries are well.. obviously NYF due to their concept/head office.

[rx7_turbo2]

Originally posted by DENZILDON


There's one in Sarcee trail and 130 ave se

One up in Beacon Hill as well.

[clem24]

Not a fan of South St. Had it twice now and something about it doesn't feel right..

[nine5ej1]

Originally posted by clem24


Alright might be worth a visit, but these days, it's gonna take a LOT to top Five Guys.

Here's a quick list of some burgers that kill 5 guys.

- Grumans - Maple Bacon Burger
- Charcut - Share Burger
- Naina’s - Stuffed Burger (take your pick)
- Dairy Lane/Blue Star Diner - Dairy Lane Burger
- Smashburger - Spicy Jalapeno Baja w/ sweet potato smash fries

and this one isn't in Calgary but one worth mentioning is the Chuckwagon Cafe in Turner Valley.

[clem24]

Smashburger... No way hahaha. If you want kick, just throw in free jalapenos in your Five Guys. Have yet to try the others, though I am not going to Charcut for a burger.

I've heard of Naina's (Ogden right?) and I've always wanted to try it.

[88CRX]

Grumans maple bacon burger

[winson2001]

Grumans + 1, strongly recommend all burger lovers to check it out, I dont know why its name is not all that popular, but its right up there with naina's.

[suntan]

Smashburger > Five Guys. But both are good. But SB has more variety and better buns.

[faiz999]

Originally posted by suntan
Smashburger > Five Guys. But both are good. But SB has more variety and better buns.

bang on.

[Christian@IE]

SB > 5G