Gaia Masala & Burger

A fast-casual restaurant that started in Boulder and now has two Denver outposts, Gaia Masala is a savior for anyone seeking late-night eats. It offers straight-up Indian dishes, a smattering of Mediterranean entrees like falafel and shawarma, and a handful of burgers. But dig deeper into the menu and you'll find the really exciting stuff: neon-orange tikka masala cheesesteaks; a burger topped with mint, cucumber and tikka masala sauce; and (our fave!) cheesy masala fries served plain or loaded up with a choice of chicken, lamb or cheesesteak. While others in the area have tried to follow suit with similar offerings, Gaia Masala does them best.