Who's got the great burgers?

[sneakerd]

I live in Edgewater and so am very aware of Providence and Sloans. Anywhere else in the Wheat Ridge area for a great (not fast food) burger?

[DSB OUTDOORS]

Next time your in Englewood stop by Steakhouse 10 awesome burgers and Gyros!! Hampden and Santa Fe. Ish.

http://steakhouse10.com/

[Jeffrey Lebowski]

http://bobsatomicburgers.com

[T-Giv]

Jim's Burger Haven in Westminster is quite tasty. A bit of a trek from WR but not more than 15 minutes.

[Stone83]

T-Giv!! You got that right!!! Jim's been there for years...EXCELLENT burger.

5 Guys has an awesome burger too- not cheap, but worth every cent

[blacklabel]

Five Guys is good but I prefer Smash Burger. If you're ever in Fort Collins, Sanford's makes a damn good burger and has cheap drinks as well.

[sneakerd]

Luvs me some Smashburger, but none around here.

[Great-Kazoo]

Five Guys is good but I prefer Smash Burger. If you're ever in Fort Collins, Sanford's makes a damn good burger and has cheap drinks as well.

I'd give them one more try. Last time their fries had more oil dripping off them than my 48 flat head. Their other items are mediocre.

[Parf]

Park Burger in LoHi? Don't laugh, but Jack n' Grill on Federal and 25th makes a great BIG burger, and their green chili on top of it is pretty darn good. Seriously, try it.

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/assets_c/2009/05/jack-n-grill%20juarez%20burger-thumb-510x329.jpg

[blacklabel]

I'd give them one more try. Last time their fries had more oil dripping off them than my 48 flat head. Their other items are mediocre.

Smash Burger or Sanford's? I don't think I've ever had Sanford's fries. I always end up with freddies instead.

[sneakerd]

Jack N Grill will be tried this coming weekend!! Right now I've got a Hops and Pie small cheese coming with Iti sausage and smoked hamhock for toppers. Also their pulled pork sandwich. They smoke it with pineapple and some Thai stuff. Looking forward to my first time eating their food. Heard a lot about the joint.

[Bailey Guns]

Another vote for Jim's Burger Haven. Lots of pics of classic American muscle cars and stuff in there, too. It's like an old burger joint from the 60s or 70s. Great burgers on like 6" buns...maybe bigger. Jim's makes 'em just like What-a-Burger.

I think he's up on 72nd-ish and Sheridan.

[sneakerd]

Have eaten at Jim's a number of times. They're good- but I was looking for something a little closer with a bigger, thicker burger. Jacks sounds perfect, and it's close. Parf comes thru again!

[Dave]

Wish there was still a Fuddruckers here, loved the 1lb burgers and do it yourself toppings. Plus the nap afterwards.

[Firehaus]

Ever been to Brothers bar by REI downtown?

[hurley842002]

Another vote for Jim's Burger Haven. Lots of pics of classic American muscle cars and stuff in there, too. It's like an old burger joint from the 60s or 70s. Great burgers on like 6" buns...maybe bigger. Jim's makes 'em just like What-a-Burger.

I think he's up on 72nd-ish and Sheridan.

I've driven by Jim's a couple times in the last week or so, need to give it a try.

[sneakerd]

Stick with the burgers there, I like the smaller ones best. Fires are really good as well. Regular bacon cheeseburger, fries and a Coke at Jim's is a go to when in that area at the right time. Can be a little slow.

[Madeinhb]

In N Out but they aren't here in CO yet!

[sneakerd]

yada yada yada. Don't count if it ain't in town feller!

[Great-Kazoo]

Park Burger in LoHi? Don't laugh, but Jack n' Grill on Federal and 25th makes a great BIG burger, and their green chili on top of it is pretty darn good. Seriously, try it.

http://blogs.westword.com/cafesociety/assets_c/2009/05/jack-n-grill%20juarez%20burger-thumb-510x329.jpg

CB's smothered in chili verde is awesome. Order extra and smother the fries.

[hurley842002]

In N Out but they aren't here in CO yet!

I just tried five guys for the first time recently, personally I liked five guys better than In n out.

[T-Giv]

I just tried five guys for the first time recently, personally I liked five guys better than In n out.

It had been nearly two years since my last In N Out burger and I started to think that they were hype and overrated. I had one last month and I must say it is still King in my book by far. Kicks the testies off of any other burger I've had. Jim's is my second though. The fact that Jim's is 3 blocks from my house is also rather convenient! We should do a meet n' greet at Jim's.

[Madeinhb]

yada yada yada. Don't count if it ain't in town feller!

He asked what the best burger is. Not best in Denver haha

[sneakerd]

I asked for burgers specifically near Wheat Ridge haha

[Madeinhb]

I just tried five guys for the first time recently, personally I liked five guys better than In n out.

While Five Guys is good, they are too greasy. In N Out isn't greasy and everything is fresh from their own farms and distribution plants. Which are in California and recently Texas. Because of the freshness, in n out has to have a restaurant within 24 hours.

[Madeinhb]

I asked for burgers specifically near Wheat Ridge haha

Oops just read the heading and went right to the responses. Haha

[sneakerd]

You funny maing hehe

[sneakerd]

There was a 5 guys here by 20th and Sheridan a few years ago as I recall. Went there once, all I remember was the grease. Never went back.

[buffalobo]

+1 on Jims Burger Haven, been around many moons too.

[gnihcraes]

Tried 5 Guys this weekend, good burger. (Indiana Colfax) Wife liked them as much as Smashburger. (32nd Youngfield).

[Brian]

Not really near Wheat Ridge, but City Pub's burger off Hampden and I-25ish is really good. Dive bar, crappy service, great burger. You're making me hungry now.

[kawiracer14]

Luvs me some Smashburger, but none around here.

There's a Smashburger over by AppleJacks on Youngfield - not too far from us in Edgewater.

Sloan's is generally my go to place if I'm looking to go out for a burger - but I make a pretty mean burger myself so I don't go out for burgers too much.

[Delfuego]

Hey sneakerd, Tell me you been to My Brother's Bar. Try the Johnny Burger or the Ralphie Burger! Kitchen is open till 12am everyday, closed on Sundays. 15th & Platte behind REI.

[sneakerd]

Have NOT- I'll put it on the list- Thanks!!

[Parf]

Yeah, love the Johnny Burger with an order of rings and a pitcher of beer. Brothers Bar is GTG.

[Firehaus]

I usually get the J.C.B. at my brothers bar.

[PugnacAutMortem]

I used to work at Park Burger in the DU area for about 2 years. I absolutely despise the owner as he is one of the worst human beings I've ever met...but hot damn do they make awesome burgers. I haven't found a burger that beats their Chilango. Fresh jalapenos, sub for the swiss cheese (comes with cheddar), in house guac and have them throw a fried egg and bacon on top.

It's worth giving that Belgian bastard $10 bucks for that burger, a side of sweet potato fries and a Hoegaarden.

[newracer]

Freddy's is a good burger but they are only in Loveland and Longmont.

[PugnacAutMortem]

Freddy's is a good burger but they are only in Loveland and Longmont.

There's a Freddy's in Aurora now as well.

[Jer]

I'd give them one more try. Last time their fries had more oil dripping off them than my 48 flat head. Their other items are mediocre.

I don't like their fries either Jim. If I get fries I get the sweet potato fries but ask them to cook them light as they have a tendency to cook the ever-loving shit out of them. I like the Veggie Frites much better as a side and the battered chilis are excellent. For burger, without a doubt it's the Baja. It's a little bit spicy but the flavor profile is excellent with the jalapenos, guacamole, pepper jack cheese & habanero chipotle sauce. Man... this is making me want to go get a Smashburger!

[Jer]

Freddy's is a good burger but they are only in Loveland and Longmont.

If you don't have Freddy's go to Culver's, it's pretty much the exact same thing with hot dogs on the menu and Feddy's doesn't have the pot roast or other more unique entrees to choose from.

[Jer]

While Five Guys is good, they are too greasy. In N Out isn't greasy and everything is fresh from their own farms and distribution plants. Which are in California and recently Texas. Because of the freshness, in n out has to have a restaurant within 24 hours.

I don't get why people like 5 Guys better than Smashburger. I've eaten at the original 5 Guys in D.C. and IMO it's one of the most overrated burger joints out there.

Pro tip: If you want close to In-N-Out burger in Colorado check out Old School Burger. It's the closest thing to In-N-Out burger taste and flavor profile this state has to offer.

[newracer]

There's a Freddy's in Aurora now as well.

Actually they are all over, I didn't know that.

Aurora
1103 S Iola St
Aurora, CO 80012
303.368.8331

Littleton
2660 W Belleview Ave
Littleton, CO 80123
303.730.2999


Aurora - Cornerstar (66.8 miles)
15705 E Briarwood Cir
Aurora, CO 80016
303.693.7992


Littleton - South Kipling (67.5 miles)
8234 S Kipling Pkwy
Littleton, CO 80127
303.407.8920

Highlands Ranch (68.7 miles)
900 Sgt Jon Stiles Dr
Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
303.407.1045


Castle Rock - Coming Soon! (78.6 miles)
1346 New Beale St.
Castle Rock, CO 80108


Monument (102.7 miles)
15778 Jackson Creek Pkwy
Monument, CO 80132
719.488.5918

Colorado Springs (114.1 miles)
5825 Stetson Hills Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80920
719.597.5878

Colorado Springs - Garden of the Gods (114.4 miles)
511 Garden of the Gods Rd
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
719.266.6455

[Jer]

Ha! Funny story, shortly after posting to this thread I found myself at a Freddy's for lunch since that's where my mom wanted to eat. I stick by my statement of suggesting Culver's instead. Freddy's burgers are the same style patty but seem to be dryer and with less flavor. Fries are great (first time having just french fries w/o chili & cheese n such) flavor but the seasoning, while tasty, is fairly high in sodium if you're sensitive to salty things. It's decent but it's still fast food and I wouldn't put it up with any of the other places we discussed already. Also, one I forgot to mention in the Fort Collins area is Lark Burger. A little more spendy but their truffle burgers & fries are quite tasty and they use top notch ingredients. FatBurger around the Denver area might be one of my favorite burgers in the state. Be sure to do the big 'un and throw a fried egg on it or you ain't doing it right. For a tasty burger that most don't talk about.... Doug's Day Diner. The Legend burger is incredible and doesn't get a lot of fanfare because EVERYTHING at Doug's is fantastic. Their biscuits and gravy are the best I've ever had. Much of their menu is incredible so if you're in Loveland (off 4th & 287) Fort Collins (Harmony next to 5 Brothers) or off of Parker & Orchard in South Denver/Centennial you have to stop in and check it out. Great customer service and even better food.

[Madeinhb]

I don't get why people like 5 Guys better than Smashburger. I've eaten at the original 5 Guys in D.C. and IMO it's one of the most overrated burger joints out there.

Pro tip: If you want close to In-N-Out burger in Colorado check out Old School Burger. It's the closest thing to In-N-Out burger taste and flavor profile this state has to offer.

Ya I've had old school burger but the only one I knew about closed.

[Delfuego]

I thought this thread was for "no fast food" burgers for sneakerd...

I had a good burger at the LoHi Steakhouse too, kinda a hipster-douchebag place, but close to you and pretty tasty. Only went once so don't hold my feet to the fire.

Cherry Cricket still has a good burger, that is if you can ever get a table w/o waiting an hour...

[ZERO THEORY]

Walk In Burger was 10/10, but they went out of business some time ago and it's now a Sushi restaurant (22nd and Sheridan).


Luvs me some Smashburger, but none around here.

Youngfield; right next door to the Pizza Hut in the Applewood shopping center.

[Rooskibar03]

Make the drive to Highlands Ranch for Crave Burger. Life changing experience.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/cmuthard03/ee0708302e22add27bc91974be7d3ef5_zps7b054687.jpg

Dont forget the milkshake.

http://i298.photobucket.com/albums/mm251/cmuthard03/f3e713218a82330d4ea0543d421927c9_zps5a96c46e.jpg

[Monky]

It's funny what some people consider 'good' food..

[Rooskibar03]

It's funny what some people consider 'good' food..

Didnt say good for you. It's a semi annual kinda place, at most.

[Parf]

How about the burger off the bar menu at Elway's in Cherry Creek?

Crave's Wing burger is pretty damn good. I ask my kitchen manager to "fake" me one every few months. At this point we have moved pretty far afield from quiet little Edgewater (go Saints!).

[Monky]

Didnt say good for you. It's a semi annual kinda place, at most.

That just happened to fall under your post rooskie. Wasn't directed at you... More so the fast food suggestions


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[sneakerd]

Hey Parf- if it's at Elway's, just not my kind of joint. Likely overpriced, and Cherry Creek? Hot older women, but everybody's snooty. Am I wrong? Likely I'll stop by Toast in the next 2 days. Bacoooooon!!!!

[Monky]

Hey Parf- if it's at Elway's, just not my kind of joint. Likely overpriced, and Cherry Creek? Hot older women, but everybody's snooty. Am I wrong? Likely I'll stop by Toast in the next 2 days. Bacoooooon!!!!

I was just there Saturday morning... Chai French toast... Nom nom nom


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[Parf]

Sneakerd, you are right. I learned to hate Cherry Creek the hard way. Lots of "men" wearing nice suits, nice watches...busting our their F-ing change purses so they could leave exact change, and stiff their waitress. I don't see the $8 bar burger on their lounge menu anymore either.

[Parf]

Thanks for the support Monky!

[thvigil11]

I always enjoyed the Red Rooster Cafe up on 58th and Wash.

[Squeeze]

Five Guys is good but I prefer Smash Burger. If you're ever in Fort Collins, Sanford's makes a damn good burger and has cheap drinks as well.

I like Smashburger, but for some reason ever time I eat there I end up going straight home and blowing everything out the tailpipe. Gunther Tooties does the same thing to me. Sucks because I do like Smashburger. Maybe I'll take a trek up north and try Jim's.

[Dalendenver]

We had some friends that swore 5 Boys made the best burger in Denver so we took them to Smashburger and changed their mind. The one on Parker Rd near 225 is where they train managers that go to stores all over the world.

[Gman]

Whataburger? Where? I WANT ONE!!!!

I've been to Crave in HR. Overrated. They try too hard. A great burger stands on its own.

On the south end of town, On the Rox Sports Bar & Grill has some really tasty burgers. They say "Parker", but it's closer to Lone Tree.

http://www.ontheroxhouston.com/ParkerHome.html

[sneakerd]

Tried Jack n Grill today, had the Bacon Lovers Burger. Pretty good, not to die for. Besides that, they are Obama lovers over there. Obama pics and various other famous Democrats scattered about. Doesn't make me want to go back, the burger wasn't that great- just ok. Very big of course.

Walk In burger was the one that closed but was at 22th and Sheridan. Just a big wet bag of grease. Didn't even finish it and never went back.

[Rooskibar03]

Not a big fan of Jack and Grill. Big burgers but kids dry and not a lot of flavor.

[nisils14]

Crown burger.
Sam's no. 5 in downtown.

[kawiracer14]

Anyone been to TAG Burger Bar? I'm a huge fan of his regular place TAG in Larimer square but haven't been to the burger joint yet.

[Graves]

Highland Tap and burger off of 32nd & Vallejo serves up a pretty good burger. They also have a good selection of craft brews.

[kawiracer14]

the 5 best burgers in town according to Thrillist: http://www.thrillist.com/eat/denver/the-best-burgers-in-denver?utm_content=feature&utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=Denver&utm_campaign=7.19.13%20DEN:%20Feast%20your%20eyes% 20on%20Mile%20High's%205%20best%20burgers

[spqrzilla]

H Burger on Colorado around 7th or so.

Five Guys at Iliff and Parker

[spqrzilla]

There's a Freddy's in Aurora now as well.Where? Aurora also has a Fatburger for the ex-Californians.

[Scanker19]

All of the "chains" suck. Smash, Five dudes, and even H burger. The trick is to find the dirtiest, dive. They always have the best. There is an Irish Pub Downtown somewhere that makes one with corned Beef and a fried egg. I loved it and I'm a die hard purest when it comes to burgers. If you find your self in the Springs try Vi's in Security. Best burger in town.

[newracer]

Where? Aurora also has a Fatburger for the ex-Californians.

Aurora
1103 S Iola St
Aurora, CO 80012
303.368.8331

[electronman1729]

+ another for Bobs Atomic and Jims Burger Heaven

I also like Larkburger. Kind of a hipster place but it is also one of the best places where I can get a burger cooked medium right

[Aloha_Shooter]

I don't like Five Guys at all. They have excellent fries but the burgers seem to be dry and tasteless to me.

[Jer]

I don't like Five Guys at all. They have excellent fries but the burgers seem to be dry and tasteless to me.

This 100%! I don't get what all the craze is about Five Guys. They're not good burgers IMO and I've even eaten at the original in D.C. a couple of time and have never been impressed, especially for what they charge and what few options they allow.

[cjmore]

Yeah I know it's a drive but the cherry cricket burger will change your rankings on what a burger is really all about.

[copfish]

Try Shorty's at 8th and Main in Pueblo. Great burgers, best slopper in Pueblo, awesome onion rings, killer sweet potato fries and reasonable. $6.50 for a Shorty's burger and fries.

[Stevensje]

H burger is awesome. Who has tried them?

[jslo]

Haven't been in quite awhile and not particularly close but Buck Snort Saloon, in canyon above Pine, served up the best burger I'd ever had.

[Jamnanc]

Red Robin burger works has great burgers

[T-Giv]

Down in Dallas visiting family and have eaten In N Out at least once a day thus far. I couldn't help but think of this thread! In N Out is still the best burger in my book. No hype bullshit either. I'd take it over any other I've had!

[lpgasman]

+ another for Bobs Atomic and Jims Burger Heaven

I also like Larkburger. Kind of a hipster place but it is also one of the best places where I can get a burger cooked medium right

I second Larkburger, their shoe string fries are good too.

[sneakerd]

Larkburger today for lunch. Absolutely positively....... nothing special. $13 for burger, fries and a soft drink. Never waste that kind of money there again. Truffle fries were very good. Sloan's burger has a much better taste to it. By the way, I ordered it plain with all of the stuff on the side so that I could actually taste the meat.

[cofi]

Down in Dallas visiting family and have eaten In N Out at least once a day thus far. I couldn't help but think of this thread! In N Out is still the best burger in my book. No hype bullshit either. I'd take it over any other I've had!

i love in n out too! double double animal style

[Great-Kazoo]

Larkburger today for lunch. Absolutely positively....... nothing special. $13 for burger, fries and a soft drink. Never waste that kind of money there again. Truffle fries were very good. Sloan's burger has a much better taste to it. By the way, I ordered it plain with all of the stuff on the side so that I could actually taste the meat.


AMEN. we tried LB ONCE, from completely fuking up the order, to taking forever (the first time) We overpaid for what even the clown could have done for 1/4 the price in 1/10 the time.

Burger consist of MEAT, SEASONING CHEESE (OPTIONAL) BACON (OPTIONAL) AND what ever add on's you want.
I don't care if the mushrooms were hand picked under a full moon, by vestal virgins during their menstrual cycle. I do care about service, getting the order RIGHT THE FIRST TIME , AND not taking longer to get it to my table, then it did to kill and gut, at the slaughter house.

[T-Giv]

Just had In N Out again. Can't go wrong. I even had my tonsils removed this morning and that couldn't deter me from chowing down!

[sneakerd]

Irrelevant, no such place in CO.

[CO Retriever]

Live In N Out burgers.

[T-Giv]

Irrelevant, no such place in CO.

Someday there will be and that will squash this discussion for good.

[sneakerd]

Mebbe so.... mebbe so.

[Baetis]

Heard good things about Drake's Haus in Boulder. Plus they are some of the good guys!

http://culinary-colorado.com/tag/burgers-in-boulder-drakes-haus/

http://drakeshaus.com/

[Gman]

Larkburger today for lunch. Absolutely positively....... nothing special.
I went to Larkburger once. ONCE. Smashburger has a lot better product at half the price.

[sneakerd]

Totally agree, Smashburger is better by far.

[Jer]

Speaking of Smashburger... make sure you sign up for email alerts because they send out good coupons regularly. We just got another buy one get one entree free coupon the other day and will eat there pretty regularly until it expires. Nothing like getting TWO Smashburgers for about six bucks.

[sneakerd]

Great idea- Thanks!!!

[Jer]

For those that didn't get it, here's the Smashburger BOGO that expires on the 21st. Enjoy!

http://smashburger.fbmta.com/shared/images/45097156614/45097156614_20130813452624.jpg