Best burgers in Denver

87 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/burgers, r/ColoradoSprings

Most people who name Grandpa's Burger Haven recommend it, and many call it a cheap, good-value burger. A few describe wide, thin flat-top patties, and some single out the double cheeseburger. Some are less sold: one calls it inconsistent, one does not see the appeal, and one doubts it matches another spot they rate higher.

Federal

87 people recommend, 19 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Crown Burgers, a local chain; this listing is the Colorado Boulevard location, the one commenters name. Several call it an old-school, good-value burger place, some praise it as consistent, and some single out the pastrami burger. Some say recent burgers have gotten smaller or declined, and others find it overrated, mediocre or off-tasting.

Colorado Blvd

67 people recommend, 3 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Candlelight Tavern, a dive bar, for its burger. Many call it a cheap burger and some describe it as simple and no-frills, while another commenter calls it the closest thing to a Bud's burger in Denver. One diner says it is not filling, one had a burnt burger on a bad day and plans to retry, and one says weekend nights bring a college crowd.

61 people recommend, 35 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters name Cherry Cricket among their burger picks, but opinion is split. It has more than one location; this listing is the original Cherry Creek one, which one commenter praises. Some like the wide choice of toppings, and one group found those toppings hard to navigate. Many call the burger only average, mediocre or underwhelming, and several say it is not worth the cost. Some say it has slipped.

Cherry Creek

55 people recommend, 15 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood

Many people recommend My Brother's Bar for burgers, and some single out the JCB and some the Johnny Burger. Some like the atmosphere. Caveats are common: some find it pricey, some say it has declined, and some call the burger just okay or unremarkable. Still, more people recommend it than warn against it.

41 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Most people recommend Snarfburger, and many praise the burgers; some rank them above the subs and sandwiches, and some call it underrated or consistent. This is a local chain: this listing is the 26th and Federal location, which draws criticism, including from one diner who says orders come out wrong and food cold, while another says other locations fall short of the Boulder one. One regular says it is counter service rather than sit-down.

26th and Federal

34 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend RiNo Country Club for its burger, and some single out the smash burger. Several call it among the best burgers in Denver, and a couple describe it as a dive bar. One diner says it gets crowded on some days, one wishes the burger came with more toppings, and one finds the cocktails so-so.

20 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen at Little Wolf, and many call the burgers good or excellent. Some praise the cheese curds and some like the fries, though some find the fries or sides underwhelming. Some find it pricey, and some call the food just fine rather than special. One says the bun is heavy, one finds the cheese overpowering the patty, and one found the patties small and a little overcooked.

Little Wolf 44th and Lowell Berkeley

20 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/Denver, r/denverfood

Many commenters recommend Hopdoddy, a chain, and this listing is its Union Station branch, the one commenters name. Some call the burgers solid or really good, and some mention its gluten-free buns. Some say the burgers are good but not gourmet, and some find it pricey, with one tying the cost to the Union Station location. One diner found a burger mediocre to bad after a single visit.

Union Station

18 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most diners recommend Odie B's, and several say the burgers taste great, with one calling the green chile burger the best they had in years while another found that version middling. A couple mention gluten-free bun options. Many find it pricey for what you get, a few call the burger mid, poor or greasy, and a couple found breakfast mediocre. One diner ranks the burger behind another spot but likes the breakfast options.

18 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Good Times is a local drive-through and walk-up chain, and this listing is its Colfax location, which one longtime fan singles out. Many people recommend it, several praise the Bambino burgers, and several call it good value. Several say quality has slipped over the years, some note that the menu has changed and items were dropped, and some say recent meals were greasy or undercooked.

15 people recommend, 6 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Butcher Block Cafe, and many say the burger is tasty or solid. Several call it good value, and a few suggest it for a morning cheeseburger. Experiences vary: several found the food dry, bland, mediocre or unpleasant, and one calls it among the worst burgers they have had. There is a second, southern location, which one commenter says falls short of the northern one. Expect a budget-friendly diner rather than a reliably good burger.

38th

14 people recommendvia r/Denver, r/denverfood

People who name Brutal Poodle overwhelmingly recommend it as a burger-and-beer bar. Some call the food tasty or excellent, one praises the happy-hour smash burger paired with a cheap beer, and one likes the unusual burger toppings. One diner who tried it recently found it decent but not great.

13 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Hamburguesas Don Jesús, and a couple point to its Mexican-style burgers. A couple call it cheap or a very good deal. This listing is the Decatur Street outlet; one commenter who recommends it means the one on Sheridan Boulevard near 54th. One diner admits the spot looks modest yet calls the burgers outstanding, another finds them cooked through more than they would at home but still juicy, and one says it is not the best but deserves an honorable mention.

13 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Most people recommend Monkey Barrel, a bar where many praise the burger and many point to the burger-and-beer deal as good value. One diner found the burger small but very good, one calls it underrated, and one describes an affordable, local bar feel. Another person found the burgers poor.

13 people recommend, 4 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Most diners are positive about Steuben's, and several recommend the green chile cheeseburger, while a couple call the crunch burger fantastic or genuinely good. Several like the happy-hour burger, fries and beer deal. A couple say quality has slipped and one calls it a poster child for rising prices, and one found the fried chicken overcooked.

13 people recommend, 5 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many people name 5280 Burger Bar as a good burger pick, and several call it pretty good, solid or excellent, with one praising its thicker patties and wide range of options. Opinions on size and cost split: one finds the burgers generous, some find the portions small, and several say it is pricey for what you get. One who once ranked it among their favorites says quality has slipped, and one says it sits in the most touristy part of town with better burgers a short drive away.

11 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend The Crypt for its burgers, and many praise them: one calls the cheeseburger the best they have had in the city, one suggests its Big Mac-style burger, and one likes its horror and metal bar vibe. Some say the burgers are good. Two diners were less impressed: one found a burger very dry and another found it underwhelming for the hype.

11 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend Gaia Masala Burger for its tikka-masala-style take on the burger, and some like the tikka masala burger while others like the vegan options. Opinions are mixed: several found the burgers decent but not special or overhyped, one did not like the veggie masala burger, and one found the classic masala burger mediocre.

10 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Most people recommend Federal Bar and Grill, and several point to its gluten-free options. A couple call the burgers excellent or consistently delicious, and one describes it as an ordinary, low-profile spot. One diner says the burgers are good but not amazing, and one notes house-made veggie and Beyond patty options.

10 people recommendvia r/Denver, r/denverfood

Several commenters recommend Vesper Lounge for its burger, and one praises its Juicy D while another suggests it for a Juicy Lucy-style burger. One diner who visited recently calls the burger with jalapeños added the best they have had in Denver, and another praises the no-frills burger, the cocktails and the plenty of seating. Some mention a cheap Sunday burger and beer deal.

10 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend Brasserie Brixton for its burger, and several praise it: one found it fantastic, one calls it wonderful on a bun, and one singles out the sesame bun. Some list it among their top burger picks.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend A5 Steakhouse, mostly for its happy-hour wagyu burger, and a couple call that burger perfect or nearly perfect. A couple point to the happy-hour deal as a good value, and one used to order it for pickup weekly while working nearby. A commenter advises against it.

10 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many diners recommend Cherry Creek Grill for burgers, with one naming it for a thick burger and another as a rare-burger option. One calls it a higher-end burger and one says its burger is bold and strong. One commenter dismisses it and the other suggestions as corporate, with mediocre ingredients and drinks.

9 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many people recommend Bastien's for burgers, and some praise its atmosphere and cocktails. One diner calls the gourmet burger a great value and, as far as they know, says it is served only at the bar.

8 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many diners recommend Stoney's, a bar in Uptown, and some praise its burger as fantastic or great. Several mention the burger-and-beer deal as good value. One diner says it is not the best burger but the deal is solid, and another found its sliders fall a bit short of a steamed slider.

Uptown

8 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Many diners recommend Highland Tavern, and some single out the Stupid Burger, one calling it the biggest and most outrageous in the city by a wide margin and another a good contender. One suggests it over another spot and ranks its burgers among Denver's best, and another recalls it as the better lunch option from working nearby.

8 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Many commenters recommend The Bar Car as a burger spot, and some name the Fonzie burger in particular. One calls the Fonzie delicious and describes a cozy dive atmosphere, and another notes that food plays a secondary role at the bar though the burger is rated highly.

7 people recommend, 1 warns against itvia r/denverfood

Many people recommend the burger at Denver Biscuit Company, a multi-location business; this listing is the East Colfax location. Some suggest it for a morning cheeseburger, one calls it the best burger they have eaten in Denver, and one calls it a strong value. One diner found the burger sauce too mustardy, and another found the burger only okay after hearing about an award.

6 people recommend, 2 warn against itvia r/denverfood

Many people praise the burger at Hops & Pie, a pizza and beer place: one found the patty juicy and liked the bun, one calls it a hidden gem, one says it makes a very good smash-style burger, and one goes there specifically for it. One says the side fries were poor, and a couple find it pricey.

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood, r/Denver

Diners recommend Papa Friets for its burgers: one names it as a pick, one says they have never had a poor burger there, one recommends the double smashburger for takeout as delicious, one who ate there calls it a contender for the top smash burger in Denver, and one loves the veggie burger despite not being vegetarian.

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Diners recommend the lamb burger at Rioja, which comes up on both the brunch and lunch menus. One calls it the best burger they have ever had, another the best they have had in town, citing local lamb, and one says it is still delicious though it has changed somewhat over the years.

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood

Diners recommend Kentucky Inn for its burgers: one calls it a great dive with awesome burgers, one says the burger is great, one says it is solid and suggests it near Candlelight, and one says it is not as extreme as the posted burgers but still very good. Another names it simply as an answer.

5 people recommendvia r/denverfood

People recommend Campus Lounge for its burgers: one calls the cheeseburger excellent and wonders why it is missing from burger lists, another agrees it is great, one rates the burger highly, and a couple name it among their favorite or top thick-patty burgers.