Restaurants in RiNo
Dalton's Cheeseburgs
Rates above the average for restaurants near RiNo — one of 26 we've tracked here.
Things to Know
Dalton's Cheeseburgs is a counter-serve smash burger spot inside a Denver bar known for authentic, properly-pressed thin patties and waffle fries, located in a small space with limited parking.
Reviewers consistently praise Dalton's for doing smash burgers right with thin, delicious patties that stand out from other Denver burger places claiming to do smash, backed by multiple appearances on best-burger lists.
- ✓Authentic smash burgers with proper technique and thin, flavorful patties that reviewers say taste noticeably different from competitors
- ✓Waffle fries seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper that reviewers found exceptional
- ✓Fast, friendly bartenders and good vibe despite being a small counter-serve operation
- ⚠Parking situation is difficult
- ⚠Limited menu with minimal toppings (reviewers noted lack of lettuce and tomato options)
- ⚠Burgers took about 20 minutes, so expect a wait
How this is written: we run the full set of recent Google reviews through AI to pull out what guests consistently say — including the complaints, which is why there's a downsides list rather than only the good bits. It's rewritten as new reviews come in, so it describes the hotel as it is now, not as it was whenever someone last got round to writing a paragraph about it. Read the reviews yourself on Google Maps.
Hours
Monday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Thursday: 4:00 – 9:00 PM
Friday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 12:00 – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 12:00 – 8:00 PM
People Order
- —smash burger (double recommended)
- —waffle fries
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What Visitors Say
All reviews on Google MapsN Glenn
a month ago
The BEST and possibly only REAL smash burger in and surround Denver. All others claim smash but only light press patties on grill. This leaves for a Mac Donald’s style patty, not at daltons! I love that the don’t do too much and do the burger well. As long as they stay consistent (seems to be the issue with all other “smash” burger places) they will be here for a while. Go get one now!
Jaden Hendrix
4 months ago
Best burger in Denver!! I try to tell everyone i can that if they are looking for an amazing smash burger, to go to Daltons. I’m generally not a big meat person but Daltons is an exception. Chefs kiss
Michael Hirshfield
a month ago
Great spot for day drinking and burgers. Fast bartenders, burgers took 20 minutes, and they gave us a head's up. Good music to watch Olympic hockey...
Jeff Wilson
a month ago
The burger was excellent and delicious. Dalton's is just a Small counter serve inside of the bar. Their menu seems to have changed and is very limited
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Dalton's Cheeseburgs worth it in RiNo?
Reviewers consistently praise Dalton's for doing smash burgers right with thin, delicious patties that stand out from other Denver burger places claiming to do smash, backed by multiple appearances on best-burger lists. Known for: Denver's most authentic smash burger.
What should I order at Dalton's Cheeseburgs?
Popular choices at Dalton's Cheeseburgs include smash burger (double recommended), waffle fries.
What do visitors love about Dalton's Cheeseburgs?
Authentic smash burgers with proper technique and thin, flavorful patties that reviewers say taste noticeably different from competitors Waffle fries seasoned with freshly cracked black pepper that reviewers found exceptional Fast, friendly bartenders and good vibe despite being a small counter-serve operation
Is there anything to know before visiting Dalton's Cheeseburgs?
Parking situation is difficult Limited menu with minimal toppings (reviewers noted lack of lettuce and tomato options) Burgers took about 20 minutes, so expect a wait
How expensive is Dalton's Cheeseburgs?
Dalton's Cheeseburgs is moderately priced, with a 4.7-star rating from 189 Google reviews.
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