The Best Burger Joints in Denver: 2025 Edition
Because sometimes, nothing hits the spot like a really good burger.
From classic cheeseburgers to gourmet creations stacked a mile high, Denver has no shortage of places slinging buns and beef (or plant-based goodness) with serious flavor. Whether you’re a purist or a toppings daredevil, there’s a burger here with your name on it.
Here are some of our top picks for where to grab a mouthwatering burger in Denver this year:
Cherry Cricket
2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
www.cherrycricket.com/
A true Denver institution, Cherry Cricket has been flipping burgers since 1945. Choose from a wild variety of toppings and build your perfect burger in a no-fuss, come-as-you-are setting. It’s a must-try for any burger lover.
Park Burger
1890 S Pearl St, Denver, CO 80210
www.parkburger.com/
Laid-back, family-friendly, and always satisfying. Park Burger is known for juicy patties, creative toppings, and those crispy truffle fries you’ll dream about later.
Highland Tap & Burger
2219 W 32nd Ave, Denver, CO 80211
www.highlandtapdenver.com/
Burgers, beer, and big flavor. This Highland hot spot is famous for its Tap Burger with candied bacon and onion straws—and the locals swear by it.
My Brother’s Bar
2376 15th St, Denver, CO 80202
www.mybrothersbar.com/
If you love a little nostalgia with your burger, head to Denver’s oldest continuously operating bar. The burgers are no-frills and fantastic, and the old-school vibe is unbeatable.
Fat Shack
2700 E Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206
www.fatshack.com/
Looking for something outrageous? Fat Shack serves up burgers stuffed with mozzarella sticks, onion rings, and all kinds of fried indulgence. It’s a late-night legend for a reason.
Hopdoddy Burger Bar
1747 Wynkoop St Suite A, Denver, CO 80202
www.hopdoddy.com/locations/denver-union-station
A more modern take on the burger joint, Hopdoddy delivers fresh, flavorful creations with premium ingredients. Right next to Union Station, it’s the perfect pitstop downtown.
Crave Real Burgers
1550 Blake St, Denver, CO 80202
www.craverealburgers.com/
If you like your burger with a little drama, Crave is the place. Think jalapeño poppers, fried eggs, and peanut butter (yes, really). These are burgers with personality.
5280 Burger Bar
500 16th St Mall #160, Denver, CO 80202
www.5280burgerbar.com/
Local ingredients, scratch-made everything, and gourmet flavors without the gourmet attitude. Add a handspun milkshake and you’re set.
Craving satisfied yet?
Whether you're team classic or all about those creative builds, Denver’s burger scene is bringing the heat in 2025. Did we miss your favorite? Let us know, we’re always up for a burger run.
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