Lil’ Empire Burger - Annex Ale Location

I'm one staring this till the secret burger deal comes back 🥲

If you asked me which place in Calgary has the best burgers, I’d say lil’ empire. The buns are always so soft, the meat is nice and juicy, and the burgers are always saucy. The dirty fries are by far my favourite side dish here, cant wait to try the chilli fries next time 😋. This location specifically is great because one- it’s attached to an Annex Ale brewery, and two- there’s a lot more seating here.

I came here for lunch my second visit. Place was dead only one other table was left occupied. For some reason it took over 5 minutes to get order completed at their counter.

Tried to add a burger paddy and bacon onto a cheeseburger for $3 and $2 extra (full price) on their single burger which was on special. but the manager/agent insisted the add ons must to be on the side and are not allowed on the bun under any circumstances , even if I paid full price for the add on. Not an enjoyable dining experience.

Makes no sense to put burger toppings on the side and then force customers to place them onto the burger. They didn’t provide a fork to do this job other. Will hit up Rosie’s next time instead.

First time at lil empire and it won’t be my last! I got a double lil empire with a side of dirty fries. The burger literally melted in my mouth, this was one of the best smash burgers I’ve ever had. The lil empire sauce on the burger is amazing too. I got too excited and ate so fast I forgot to take a picture! I’ll have to do that for my next time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Chili Cheese Fries, Lil Empire Burger

Amazing burger, very tasty. Wife had the gluten free which she normally hates but commented that this bun was pretty good. Great atmosphere, except for the super loud kid at the next table, but that was more the bad parenting then the bar. Would go again.

Parking: Smaller private lot, but lots on the street it looked like

Wheelchair accessibility: It's all on one floor, and while tables would take some navigation, the bathrooms are large with full doors.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger and Fries with Cheese, Beef Burger, Lil Empire Burger, Fries

Amazing food and amazing service .

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Cheese burger with added bacon and fries were delish. Nice to grab a bevy from Annex to go with the food. Will definitely be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Today I had the Lil Empire Burger and the Dirty Fries. Lil Empire Burger tastes like a premium big mac with fresh ingredients, great thousand island dressing sauce, and crispy smashed patties. Dirty fries were similar in the sense that they had big mac toppings on top. What's most impressive is pricing. Burger and Fries are pretty close to the cost of a fast food meal, but quality is a lot better.

Bring the old veggie burger back.
The new one sucks.
:(

Great food & service!! Drinks are interesting but one of a kind!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Love this place. Highly recommended.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Seriously one of the best burgers I've had.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Empire Hamburger, Fries

An awesome burger with a chill ambience. Annex has both non alcoholic options and good craft beer on tap.

Wheelchair accessibility: No stairs, handicap accessible parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 4

Recommended dishes: Vanilla Root Beer, Dirty Fries, Beef Burger, Fries, Annex Saskatoon Lemonade

Burgers are simply amazing. Grab a beer too!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dirty Fries, Beef Burger, Empire Hamburger

Very nice location and ambiance. Burgers were pretty tasty and you have a kids size. Service was great and if you go at 12, it’s not too busy.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Dirty Fries, Lil Empire with Cheese