Denver is stacked with good burgers—from old‑school neighborhood joints to chef‑y versions on brioche with fancy cheese. These five spots come up again and again when Denver locals argue about where to get the best burger in town.
1. The Cherry Cricket
Ask almost any Denverite for a classic burger recommendation and the Cherry Cricket will be one of the first names you hear. It’s loud, casual, and feels like it’s been there forever—in the best way.
You build your burger exactly how you want it: choose your patty, cheese, and then go wild with toppings like green chiles, cream cheese, bacon, grilled onions, jalapeños, and more. The patties are juicy, the char is real, and the buns hold up under huge stacks of toppings. Pair it with fries or tots and a local beer and you’ll understand why it’s basically burger canon in Denver.
2. Park Burger
Park Burger (with several locations around Denver) is the neighborhood burger bar everyone wishes they had down the street. It’s casual and family‑friendly, but the food is done with clear intention.
Burgers come with well‑seasoned patties, toasted buns, and toppings that go a little beyond the usual—think fried eggs, avocado, green chile, and house sauces. Locals swear by the Royal (bacon and a fried egg) and anything with their house green chile on top. Add truffle fries or sweet potato fries and a local draft beer, and you’ve hit peak Denver comfort food.
3. My Brother’s Bar
My Brother’s Bar is one of Denver’s oldest continuously operating bars, and it feels exactly like the kind of place that would quietly have one of the city’s best burgers. No TVs, a slightly old‑world vibe, and a timeless menu…