Hamburger Mary’s has to be on the list even though it’s a franchise because it’s just so fun! It’s the only franchise catering to a gay clientelle, and describes itself as an,”open-air bar and grille for open-minded people,” and the atmosphere is pure entertainment.

The Paramount Cafe burgers are for the more adventurous burger lovers out there. Is plain old beef getting tired? How about an elk, ostrich or lamb burger? Does that have your mouth watering yet?

Feeling like a fancier burger? Well, don’t think John Elway’s namesake restaurant, Elway’s, doesn’t deliver the goods. If you are wanting to treat yourself to a pricier pile of meat and cheese and veggies on a bun, Elway’s wins this championship.

Properly referred to as Duffy’s Cherry Cricket, this Denver staple is sure to top the list of most burger afficianados. Order a cold beer from the bar, your choice from two sizes of burger, and your choice of toppings to make the ultimate in cheeseburger goodness. Don’t forget an order of ‘frings ’ on the side (a basket of fries and rings mixed.)

This fast food, good old-fashioned, greasy burger joint gets packed at lunch, and for good reason. Place your order, sip your soda over crushed ice just like it should be, and get a great deal for just a few bucks. Some think this is the best deal around for a burger, fries and soda.

This is a cheeseburger. Crown Burger may be a fast food joint, confusing the genres of Greek, American and Mexican, but the Royal burger will make you forget about anything else on the menu. A pastrami topped cheeseburger. Who knew? Order your fries and rings mixed half and half and you’re set.

Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you don’t want a good burger. Water Course claims they ahve the best veggie burger around…and I agree. This tempeh burger is completely organic and vegetarian, and always satisfying. Try it. You’ll surprise yourself.
Just because you don’t eat meat doesn’t mean you don’t want a good burger. Water Course claims they have the best veggie burger around…and I agree. This tempeh burger is completely organic and vegetarian, and always satisfying. Try it. You’ll surprise yourself.

A true greasy-spoon down to the griddle flattened burgers that melt in your mouth. Try a malt or shake with your sandwhich and imagine the good ‘ole days.

Mighty, mighty, tasty meat sandwhiches you wish you’d heard about before. Next time you are in the area, treat yourself to an Old School Burger and see what the originals tasted like. This is really a cheeseburger in paradise.

I think Jack Kerouac knew what he was doing when he spent his time at this famous Denver bar and grill. Order the JCB, or jalapeno and cream cheese burger, and be sure to get a few extra napkins for your chin. Lots of regulars frequent here, so you’re sure to make a new friend,too.