Best Denver Burgers Found by Locals

Burger Kitchens That Denverites Love

  • Offering Colorado wagyu beef and cold-smoked smashed burgers; some are even smashed with green chili.

  • Customizable burgers with various types of fries. You fill out a burger sleeve when you arrive and create your burger.

  • Just a no-frills, super solid burger.

  • The best burger for happy hour.

  • Old school smash-style burgers (thicker smash), many other food options, and customization.

  • Charbroiled burgers, which are cooked over hot charcoal or an open flame.

Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen

Vibe: A steady but chill restaurant with large windows. It gives the impression that it’s a neighborhood gem.

Theme: A 1950s diner with some tropical themes.

Specialty: Colorado wagyu beef, cold-smoked smashed burgers, some are green chili smashed

Dietary Needs: Other than sides and salads, there’s not many vegetarian items. However the poutine is vegetarian. They do offer a vegan mushroom taco plate. Gluten-free buns are available upon request. Their website states they are gluten-conscious, and that all menu items are gluten-free with the exception of their standard challah burger buns, which are prepared in a dedicated area.

  • Always confirm with the restaurant directly as recipes can change.

Extra Benefits: Poutine and raclette are available (rare finds in Denver), with the option to substitute green chili for the gravy in the poutine. The place also offers complimentary soft serve that is similar to a dole whip.

Location: Sunnyside (Denver)

As of September 2026, this is a great $15-20 burger place.

Bob’s Atomic Burgers

Vibe: A lively but chill space with indoor seating in a small area, as well as sidewalk seating outside.

Theme: 1950s decor

Specialty: Customizable burgers with various types of fries. You fill out a burger sleeve when you arrive and create your burger.

Dietary Needs: Grilled chicken, gluten-free buns, and veggie options available (quinoa or black bean burger).

  • Always confirm with the restaurant directly as recipes can change.

Extra Benefits: Sweet potato fries and milkshakes are available.

Location: Golden, Colorado

As of September 2026, this is a great $10-20 burger place.

My Brother’s Bar

Vibe: Usually lively and busy, seemingly with a lot of locals and regulars.

Theme: No theme, just historic. It’s Denver’s oldest operating bar.

Specialty: Just a no-frills, super solid burger.

Dietary Needs: Three types of veggie burgers with veggie sandwich options are available.

Extra Benefits: REI is nearby

Location: Downtown Denver

As of September 2026, this is a great $15-20 burger place. It’s located in downtown Denver and near LoHi, so you can walk around the city or the nearby neighborhood.

The Patio at Sloan’s

Vibe: Lively at certain times. They get a big brunch crowd.

Theme: No theme, just a lakeside American eatery with good views and proximity to the park.

Specialty: The best burger for happy hour.

Dietary Needs: Not mentioned on the website, although limited vegetarian options exist. Inquire with the restaurant directly.

Extra Benefits: It’s next to the lake and sometimes there is live music. The ahi tuna nachos are awesome.

Location: Sloan’s Lake (Denver)

As of September 2026, this is a great $10-20 happy hour spot. It’s near Sloan’s Lake so you can walk around the park afterwards and catch a sunset over the lake.

Crown Burger

Vibe: Steady but chill diner with booth seating.

Theme: No theme, no frills. Unpretentious place to get a blue collar burger at a great price.

Specialty: Charbroiled burgers, which are cooked over hot charcoal or an open flame.

Dietary Needs: Not mentioned on the website. Inquire with the restaurant directly.

Extra Benefits: They have a good amount of breakfast options, and also offer a pastrami melt and pastrami burgers.

Location: Federal Blvd area

As of September 2026, this is a great $10 burger place.

Grandpa’s Burger Haven

Vibe: Busy walk-up kitchen on Federal Blvd; it has no tables, but there are a few benches for seating.

Theme: No theme, no frills. Unpretentious place to get a blue collar burger at a great price.

Specialty: Old school smash-style burgers (thicker smash), many other food options, and customization.

Dietary Needs: Doesn’t publish specific dietary info. Limited options exist, but the establishment states it doesn’t offer enough meat-free choices for a complete vegetarian meal. Customization is available to remove specific toppings.

Extra Benefits: They offer milkshakes and many other food options.

Location: Federal Blvd area

As of September 2026, this is a great $10-20 burger place.