George Brokalakis, the founder of Crown Burgers, passed away last month. But after a day devoted to remembering the legendary restaurateur, his staff was right back at work: flipping some of the best burgers in Denver, putting hand-coated quarter-pound corn dogs on sticks, manually slicing and breading onion rings and prepping everything on the expansive breakfast menu (served from 9 to 11 a.m.).
That’s what George would have wanted, and expected. “When I was younger, it was either summer school or work,” recalls Dmitri, his 33-year-old-son who now runs the joint at 2192 South Colorado Boulevard. “I went to summer school when I was six years old, and I said, ‘I’m never going to do it again.’ From seven years old, I would come in any school break or summer break, and I would help a little here and there.”
Now he’s carrying on his father’s legacy, and in their comments on the Westword Facebook page, Crown Burgers regulars share their appreciation of George and the family restaurant. Says Jay:…