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Best Burgers in Denver
From smash burgers to proper diner classics — Denver's burger scene punches well above its weight. These are the spots that keep people coming back, ranked by real reviews.
Dave's Picks
The spots I keep coming back to.
Platt Park$
Right Cream
★ 4.8(518)“Ice cream shop with sneaky good burgers.”
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Washington Park$
Candlelight Tavern
★ 4.6(912)“Best bar burger in the city.”
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Denver Suburbs$
Big Sky Burger
★ 4.7(914)“Local favorite hidden gem with unique burgers.”
Five Points
Dalton's Cheeseburgs
★ 4.6(162)“Some of the best smashburgers in Denver.”
Cherry Creek$$
The Cherry Cricket
★ 4.5(6,488)“Lost a step but still a local favorite.”
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