Smashburger

Smashburger has all the affectations of a standard QSR operation: counter-ordering and tableside delivery, a fast and easily navigable menu, a simple and easily duplicatable decor. But it also has a far-from-standard burger: the namesake "smashburger," a half-pound of ground, nicely fatty Angus beef that's whacked onto the hot steel, producing a flood of meat juice that caramelizes instantly and is like meat candy. A homegrown concept, Smashburger is now spreading across the country. But when you sit back at any one of the Denver outlets, a burger and beer in front of you, it feels like you're in a great neighborhood joint.

• Cuisine(s): American, Burgers

  Hours: Daily 10am-10pm

  Price: $, $$

• Payment Types: All Major Credit Cards

  Features: Patio/Sidewalk Dining, Takeout, Wheelchair Accessible, Kid Friendly

  Serving: Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

• Alcohol: Beer/Wine

  Reservations: Not Accepted

  Parking: Lot Available