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Reader: The best hamburger is a cheeseburger with ketchup, mustard, mayo and pickles -- nothing else

The weather will be great today, making this an ideal day to enjoy a burger on an outdoor patio -- maybe a green chile cheeseburger, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. But don't head to theFive Star Burgers at Sixth and Broadway. That link in a small, New-Mexico based chain...

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The weather will be great today, making this an ideal day to enjoy a burger on an outdoor patio -- maybe a green chile cheeseburger, in honor of Cinco de Mayo. But don't head to theFive Star Burgers at Sixth and Broadway. That link in a small, New-Mexico based chain closed abruptly late last month, although a second outpost in Centennial is still open.

See also: Five Star Burgers goes dark on Broadway

While some readers loved this spot, others won't miss this Five Star Burgers. Says ScubaSteve:

That's okay. The best hamburger is a cheeseburger (American cheese) with ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and dill pickles. Nothing else.
What do you consider the best burger? And where do you find it in Denver?