Ranked by real reviews

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.

Right CreamDave's Pick
Platt Park$

Right Cream

★ 4.8(518)

“Ice cream shop with sneaky good burgers.”

smash burger with friescherry chocolate ice creamOreo Coffee ice cream
Big Sky BurgerDave's Pick
Denver Suburbs$

Big Sky Burger

★ 4.7(914)

“Local favorite hidden gem with unique burgers.”

Dalton's CheeseburgsDave's Pick
Five Points

Dalton's Cheeseburgs

★ 4.6(162)

“Some of the best smashburgers in Denver.”

The Cherry CricketDave's Pick
Cherry Creek$$

The Cherry Cricket

★ 4.5(6,546)

“Lost a step but still a local favorite.”

Bison burgerQueso birria burgerOnion rings
Brasserie BrixtonDave's Pick
Cole$$

Brasserie Brixton

★ 4.6(553)

“If you like a fancier, more upscale burger, this is it.”

French onion soupPâtéSteak and frites

Popular Burger Spots

GAIA MASALA & BURGER
Capitol Hill$$

GAIA MASALA & BURGER

★ 4.9(5,110)

Butter masala and paneer pizza until 3am

Butter masala (paneer or lamb)Paneer pizzaGarlic cheese naan
Gaia Masala & Burger
LoDo$$

Gaia Masala & Burger

★ 4.9(3,812)

Indian spices meet American comfort food

Tofu Tikka MasalaChicken Masala CheesesteakPeri Peri Wings
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Sloan Lake$$

EAT HERE

★ 4.8(769)

Legendary cheesesteaks and wings, tiny space

Philly sandwichCheesesteak (Bronco cheesesteak mentioned)Wings and fries
Uptown & Humboldt
Cole$

Uptown & Humboldt

★ 4.8(453)

Creative burgers and crispy yuca fries daily

Rosemary and Gouda mac and cheeseYuca fries with house saucesPita gyro with fresh lamb and pickled onions
Twansburger
RiNo$

Twansburger

★ 4.9(290)

Crispy smash burgers worth the downtown drive

smash burgerhouse-made garlic aïolifries
Little Wolf home of Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen
Berkeley

Little Wolf home of Flip & Howl Burger Kitchen

★ 4.9(219)

Cozy whiskey den with killer burgers

The burgerMonte CristoChicken fingers
Lalos SmashBurgers
RiNo

Lalos SmashBurgers

★ 4.9(54)

Perfectly seared smash burgers, crispy bacon

double cheeseburger with Henry's saucedouble patty burger with caramelized onions and baconbattered fries
Earls Kitchen + Bar
Downtown$$

Earls Kitchen + Bar

★ 4.7(4,572)

Creative fusion with cocktails that shine

Deluxe BurgerMango Smoke Show MargaritaSpicy Calabrian Pasta with blackened chicken
The Brutal Poodle
Denver Suburbs$$

The Brutal Poodle

★ 4.7(2,847)

Dive bar meets gourmet kitchen, free pinball

The Beyond burgerChicken and cornbread waffles with sriracha syrupPork green chili
Highland Tavern
Highlands$$

Highland Tavern

★ 4.6(1,771)

Giant mac and cheese, killer dive bar vibes

mac and cheesehouse-made tater totspork rinds with hot spice dusting
Hamburger Mary's Denver
Uptown$$

Hamburger Mary's Denver

★ 4.6(1,461)

Drag shows, burgers, and pure joy

Deep Eddy Hot Peaches cocktailBlackout lemonadeFried pickles
Stoney's Uptown Joint
Uptown$$

Stoney's Uptown Joint

★ 4.6(1,337)

Where husker fans watch game day

Philly cheesesteak sandwichMac and cheese egg rollsTruffle fries

More Great Burgers

Lincoln's Roadhouse
Platt Park$

Lincoln's Roadhouse

★ 4.6(1,037)

Authentic cajun food with live blues vibes

gumbopo'boy sandwichhush puppies
Candlelight Tavern
Platt Park$

Candlelight Tavern

★ 4.6(935)

No-frills burgers and genuine community vibes

cheeseburgerburgerwings
Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver
Downtown$$

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar Denver

★ 4.7(621)

Sports bar with surprisingly fresh, quality food

burgerfajitasfried cheese cake
Maryjane’s Hideaway (Food by Eat Here Denver!)
Sloan Lake

Maryjane’s Hideaway (Food by Eat Here Denver!)

★ 5.0(191)

Denver's friendliest cannabis-curious hangout spot

The Barrel Room Sports Bar and Grill
Denver Suburbs$$

The Barrel Room Sports Bar and Grill

★ 4.7(266)

Elk burger and whiskey in a shooting range

Elk burgerLoaded tacosSpicy chicken sandwich
Rino Country Club
RiNo

Rino Country Club

★ 4.7(235)

Smash burgers and mini golf in RiNo

smash burgerwings and friesburgers
Wash Park Social
Washington Park

Wash Park Social

★ 4.6(69)

Colorado ingredients, elevated neighborhood dining

bison burgerbeef filetmushroom crudo

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