5280 Burger Bar

The guys behind 5280 Burger Bar, which debuted in the Denver Pavilions in early 2014, really like burgers, so their casual spot features burgers made from Colorado beef and other locally sourced ingredients, as well as homemade buns, sauces and other toppings (including the American cheese). They like beer, too, so there are a dozen […]

5280 Burger Bar

The guys behind 5280 Burger Bar expanded the concept from downtown Denver to Westminster in 2017, but they didn’t change much else about the popular joint. They (still) really like burgers, so their casual spot features burgers made from Colorado beef and other locally sourced ingredients, as well as homemade buns, sauces and other toppings […]

The Bank Bar & Grill

With darker paints and wood-panel lined walls, the Bank Bar & Grill epitomizes a traditional Colorado bar and eatery. The menu features conventional pub food served late into the evening; the bar is filled with a number of Colorado brews on tap at all times; and a number of games line the rear of the […]

Belleview Station Tap & Burger

The burgers at this outpost of the local chain are hefty and juicy, ranging from the classic Shroom Luvas to the slightly overboard house burger, piled with smoked pulled pork, a thick-cut onion ring and two kinds of cheese. Add-ons like a fried egg or a luxurious slab of foie gras turn the basic burger […]

Brooklyn’s at the Pepsi Center

The most obvious thing you’ll notice about Brooklyn’s is the location: Situated immediately across from the Pepsi Center, its proximity to the game is a big draw on its own. But Brooklyn’s is also a great sports bar — spacious and full of so many high-definition TVs, you’ll never miss a second of any event. […]

Bud’s Cafe & Bar

Bud’s does burgers. Bud’s does cheeseburgers. Bud’s does doubles of each. And that’s it. Bud’s motto — “We don’t have no damn fries” — is spelled out right on the menu, and because Bud’s has done nothing but burgers since the place opened in 1948, Bud’s has gotten pretty good at making them. As a […]

Buffalo Restaurant & Bar

With a history that dates back more than a century, the Buffalo Restaurant & Bar is one of the more popular spots in downtown Idaho Springs. With antique bars that were built in the 1860s and an awesome collection of antique signs, the Buffalo no doubt has a historic feel. The bar serves a decent […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over nearly eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar into burger institution, even as Cherry Creek has gentrified around it. The Cricket is beloved by chefs, musicians, Creekers, night creatures and neighbors for its smoky, char-grilled patties and the lengthy list of toppings with which you can personalize them, from sauerkraut to […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over its almost eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar to burger institution, consuming adjacent Cherry Creek storefronts along the way. And in 2018, the local legend finally outgrew its birthplace and expanded by opening a second outpost in the Ballpark neighborhood. Luckily, the burgers didn’t suffer in the move; the smoky, […]

The Cherry Cricket

Over its almost eight decades, the Cherry Cricket has morphed from smoky bar to burger institution, consuming adjacent Cherry Creek storefronts along the way. In 2023, the local legend opened its third outpost in Littleton, keeping the vibe of the space similar to the OG and converting the parking lot into a Burger Garden. The […]

Chuburger

Oskar Blues Brewery calls its newest dining concept “craft-casual,” to emphasize that while Chuburger, which opened in spring 2013 in Longmont, has a fast-casual setup, the food you get when you order at this cool spot is very different. The foundation of the menu is the classic Chuburger, made from cows raised on the fifty-acre […]

Citygrille

A good burger in a great room — that ought to be Citygrille’s slogan. While Citygrille’s burgers might not be the best in town, they are certainly quite nice: a half-pound of ground sirloin on a good bun. The kitchen also does a mean Colorado-style green chile that’s a marvel when paired with fries. The […]

Crave Real Burgers

Jeff Richard, chef/owner of the Old Stone Church, a New American eatery in Castle Rock, loves old American food, too, and a few years ago he started putting together plans for a burger joint. While continuing to run the Old Stone Church, he leased a strip-mall spot near the Castle Rock shopping outlets, where he […]