Grandpa's Burger Haven, Federal
87 people recommend, 7 warn against itvia r/denverfood, r/burgers, r/ColoradoSprings30 comments cited below
The comments cited below are a sample of the full tally across 34 threads.
What people say, in short
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.
Address
Grandpa's Burger Haven, 23 S Federal Blvd, Denver, CO 80219
At a glance
- Price
- Budget
- Signature dishes
- Double cheeseburger
- Best for
- Budget
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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/Snorki_Cocktoasten in r/denverfood · Jun 2025taste
Has visited several times and praises the burger as excellent for the money, though one visit was lightly seasoned.
- Recommendsu/jenglish20 in r/burgers · Jun 2024taste
Author shows their own triple cheeseburger order and reacts with a delighted emoji.
- Recommendsu/CajunMage in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Names Grandpa's Burger Haven as the answer to the greasy burger question.
- Recommendsu/jaceysinx in r/denverfood · Feb 2024taste
Says a double cheeseburger is a favorite and likes the relaxed seating and simple menu.
- Recommendsu/Trash782 in r/ColoradoSprings · Sep 2024taste
Author says Grandpa's giant burgers taste like old Red Top and it is now their favorite burger place.
- Recommendsu/bluecifer7 in r/denverfood · Sep 2025
Lists Grandpa's Burger Haven among their picks.
- Recommendsu/expresidente23 in r/denverfood · Jul 2024
Names Grandpa's on Federal as a cheap burger spot.
- Recommendsu/Hour-Theory-9088 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Recommends Grandpa's Burger Haven as a suggestion.
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- Recommendsu/grafiteballoon7 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
Rates the number one burger there highly; hasn't returned recently but hears it is still good.
- Recommendsu/Bearded_Dad_Bod59 in r/denverfood · Jun 2024
Says they love the place and calls its onion rings delicious as well.
- Recommendsu/Lamescrnm in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Praises thin flattop patties on toasted buns as far better than fast food.
- Recommendsu/csudebate in r/denverfood · Feb 2024
Urges everyone to try it, calling the food very good and the people great.
- Recommendsu/gd2121 in r/denverfood · Jul 2024value
Calls it pretty cheap with good burgers.
- Recommendsu/jklaiber in r/denverfood · Jul 2024value
Go-to for a cheap, greasy burger reminiscent of Chicago joints.
- Recommendsu/ManufacturerLow3161 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
First-time visitor who says the small double cheeseburger there is top-tier.
- Recommendsu/blacktickle in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
Gushes that it is extremely good and might head there for dinner.
- Recommendsu/RumpShakespeare in r/denverfood · Jul 2026
Names it as a burger spot recommendation.
- Recommendsu/shibi_attack in r/denverfood · Jan 2024taste
Lists Grandpa's Burger Haven among cheaper local spots with good classic cheeseburgers.
- Recommendsu/Deckatoe in r/denverfood · Apr 2025consistency
Says nothing noticeable has changed since the ownership change, aside from minor tweaks, and hopes it stays so.
- Recommendsu/Dephenestr8 in r/denverfood · Mar 2025
Strongly suggests this burger spot on Federal.
- Recommendsu/eleanorfigby in r/Denver · Jul 2025
Gives Grandpa's Burger Haven as a direct answer to the burger question.
- Recommendsu/pork_fried_christ in r/denverfood · Feb 2024
Would pick this place over the Cricket every time.
- Recommendsu/AnniesMove810 in r/denverfood · Apr 2025
Says the place gets burgers right, favoring wide burgers over tall ones.
- Recommendsu/Free-Adagio-2904 in r/denverfood · May 2024taste
Recommends Grandpa's and the steak burger.
- Recommendsu/RonPearlNecklace in r/denverfood · Jul 2026
Says Grandpa's Burger Haven outranks the Buds and Crown Burger picks.
- Recommendsu/TFG4 in r/burgers · Jun 2024
Names this place as one of their favorite local burger spots.
- Caveatu/Cooked-Uncooked in r/denverfood · Jul 2026taste
Knows many people love it but doesn't see the appeal after visiting.
- Mixedu/VorpalBlade- in r/denverfood · Jun 2025consistency
Calls the place solid but inconsistent, and likes its enormous, thin burger style.
- Mixedu/JefeJoven in r/denverfood · Apr 2025taste
Really likes the food but liked it more before the ownership switch dropped the loyalty program.
- Caveatu/FoodDaddyJames in r/denverfood · Jun 2026taste
Doubts Grandpa's still produces the same burger as the other spot and rates the other spot higher.
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