Colorado’s burger landscape is full of surprises hiding in plain sight.
While national chains dominate highway exits with their bright signs and predictable menus, some of the state’s most memorable patties come from tiny kitchens tucked into strip malls, mountain towns, and forgotten street corners.
These modest spots rely on word-of-mouth and repeat customers rather than advertising budgets, yet they have quietly built fierce reputations among locals who refuse to settle for assembly-line meals…