Good Times
18 people recommend, 8 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/Denver27 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 12 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard, 808 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80218
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Bambino Burgers
- Best for
- Budget
- Opinions divided
- Yes
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The evidence
Every point below is paraphrased from a real public comment, ordered by how much the community engaged with it. Caveats and negatives are kept in — follow any link to read the original for yourself.
- Recommendsu/303Burton in r/denverfood · Nov 2023taste
Puts this place's double bacon burger high on their list; quick and reasonably priced.
- Caveatu/BBQnNugs in r/denverfood · Nov 2023consistency
Says quality slipped after a corporate buyout years ago; now prefers a chain's burgers.
- Recommendsu/Cuzznitt in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Recommends Good Times' Bambinos as a close substitute for them, though they are not steamed.
- Mixedu/black_pepper in r/denverfood · Nov 2023variety
Corrects the buyout claim; says the menu changed, old items were better, newer options are decent.
- Recommendsu/RugFishBlueFish in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Says Good Times' Bambinos come close to White Castle sliders, which they rank as the top option.
- Recommendsu/DenverDude402 in r/denverfood · Jul 2025
Names Good Times as their pick for a drive-through burger.
- Caveatu/Quirky_Word in r/denverfood · Jun 2024taste
Once a fan, now finds recent meals disappointing and greasy, with nostalgia leading to letdowns.
- Mixedu/JaguarUnfair1555 in r/denverfood · Sep 2026value
Points out a cheap deluxe cheeseburger deal but says they can't tell what makes it deluxe.
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- Recommendsu/terapinfly in r/denverfood · Jun 2026
Is glad Good Times appears on the list and enjoys seeing it there.
- Recommendsu/sodafry_OGflavor in r/denverfood · Jul 2025taste
Calls it a local drive-thru chain with casual smash-style burgers; appreciated it on its own terms, and the chili fries impressed.
- Recommendsu/gisellery in r/denverfood · May 2024
Calls this their go-to fast-food chain burger.
- Caveatu/ElectricHowler in r/denverfood · Jun 2026taste
Was disappointed after moving here; hoped it would match a favorite chain, but quality falls short.
- Caveatu/birramorettitx in r/denverfood · May 2026
Says to drop this place from the list; no specifics given.
- Recommendsu/PsychologicalTrain in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Agrees Good Times' Bambinos are a good stand-in, though not the same, and has considered steaming the buns.
- Recommendsu/Odd-Adhesiveness-656 in r/denverfood · Apr 2026taste
Rates Good Times' green chile burger highly and says it appears in the fall.
- Recommendsu/AsherGray in r/Denver · Sep 2026taste
Still a fan of Good Times from childhood bambino burgers; likes the rough character of this Colfax location.
- Recommendsu/SouthPlattePat in r/denverfood · Jun 2024value
Thinks the burgers offer solid value for the money.
- Recommendsu/crazy_clown_time in r/denverfood · Nov 2023taste
Agrees, calling the burgers quality and reasonably priced.
- Caveatu/jpranay in r/denverfood · Jun 2026consistency
Says the place has declined sharply and is upset that a chicken sandwich was dropped from the menu.
- Caveatu/PlaneWolf2893 in r/denverfood · May 2026
Advises skipping it, saying it has declined from its earlier quality.
- Caveatu/Crambulance in r/denverfood · May 2026
Advises against spending money here, with no specifics given.
- Recommendsu/GidimXul in r/Denver · Apr 2026taste
Suggests Good Times' Bambino Burgers as tasty, while noting their patties carry a steam-table flavor.
- Recommendsu/Sea-Whole-7747 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024taste
Loves Good Times; notes its burgers aren't smashed, yet still considers them great and inexpensive.
- Caveatu/goofygrin in r/denverfood · Jun 2024consistency
Got undercooked food from Good Times too often, so has stopped going.
- Recommendsu/calmdownmyguy in r/denverfood · Nov 2023consistency
Says the place still holds up well.
- Recommendsu/Ok_Buffalo6474 in r/denverfood · May 2026
Says it's still good and worth trying if there's time.
- Recommendsu/Few_Statistician9149 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025taste
Says this chain comes closest to another named burger, with a similar patty and chile they find acceptable.
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