Mark Antonation
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Juicy, sloppy cheeseburgers that barely hold together – the kind of sandwich that requires both hands – are the stuff of American dreams. Here are ten photos of some of Denver’s best hamburgers, along with links to our original stories. Grab a napkin and pass the ketchup!
Larkburger Introduces Its First Limited-Time Burger: Bacon Chimichurri

Grandpa’s has been frying them up since 1953 on Federal Boulevard.
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The Ten Most Iconic Burgers in Metro Denver
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The wagyu ramen burger at Corner Ramen in Curtis Park.
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My Brother’s Bar, Denver’s Oldest Saloon, Changes Hands – but It’s Still a Family Affair The Mongolian burger at Sizzle Grill relies on classic diner technique to achieve perfection. Mark Antonation
Three Asian-Fusion Adaptations of the All-American Hamburger If you’re bored with plain old American hamburgers, take a bite of this tempura burger at Wok Hei. Mark Antonation

Departure’s luxury burger captures the flavors of Korea.
Mark Antonation