Some burger stands are more than just a quick lunch stop. They are little pieces of Colorado history that have been flipping patties since poodle skirts and jukeboxes were the big thing.
All five spots on this list opened in the 1950s and are still serving classic burgers, fries, shakes, and soft serve today. If you love old-school drive-ins with car-hop service, walk-up windows, and menus that keep things simple and tasty, you are going to want to save this one.
From Denver to the eastern plains to the mountains, these places prove that a good burger never really goes out of style. Grab the family, hop in the car, and let’s take a road trip through Colorado’s most nostalgic burger joints.
1. Grandpa’s Burger Haven, Denver, CO
Federal Boulevard has changed a lot over the decades, but Grandpa’s Burger Haven has stayed a Denver constant since 1953. Built in the style of an old drive-in, it keeps things refreshingly simple…