The Denver Post | Miguel Otarola | February 4, 2026
Riot American Grill | Freedom Street Social | 15177 Candelas Pkwy
Riot (stylized R!ot) is the designated burger stand at three Colorado food halls: Freedom Street Social in Arvada, Junction Food & Drink in south Denver and Parkway Food Hall in Longmont. The Riot burger itself (listed $13.99 online, though fries are extra) has two smash patties, American cheese, pickles, fried onions and, tipping it to greatness, pickled jalapenos for the necessary kick. Riot also has chicken sandwiches, a falafel burger and the option to build your own burger. Though the city of Denver’s licensing department lists the operator as Pete Koury, little else is known about this burger concept’s origins…