My son and I stumbled across Bob's Atomic Burgers online while looking for somewhere to meet up for lunch, and I'm glad we did. It's located in Golden, Colorado, right across the street from the world-famous Coors Brewery, so the setting is already pretty cool and scenic. Bob's Atomic Burgers has a great neighborhood-joint feel: small, cozy, clean, and eclectic, with interesting stuff on the walls and a fun local vibe. When we walked in, there was a table near the door with order sleeves and paper forms where you build your burger by choosing the meat, bun, cheese, free toppings, and extra toppings. They have a really good selection. I went with a single beef patty on a white bun with American cheese, pickles, raw jalapeños, tomatoes, green chiles, banana peppers, and a large fry. We turned in our order sleeves at the counter and ordered fountain drinks. When we mentioned it was our first visit, the staff gave us a very warm welcome. The young lady behind the counter explained a little about the place and how the ordering process worked, which was much appreciated. The burgers are made to order, so we waited about 10-15 minutes. Honestly, that worked out perfectly because indoor seating is limited, and during the wait we were able to grab a table. They also have outdoor seating, though it was raining when we visited. When the burgers came out, they looked amazing. I'd describe them as a cross between a smash burger and a traditional patty, and I really liked that. My burger was delicious, juicy, flavorful, and messy in the best possible way. The large fries came in the usual paper sleeve, but it was absolutely overflowing, and the fries were hot, fresh, cooked to order, and excellent. This was honestly one of the best burgers I've ever had. Great food, friendly staff, cool atmosphere, and a local feel that big chains just can't touch. Skip the lame McDonald's or Burger King run and go somewhere that makes an actual great burger. Bob's Atomic Burgers is absolutely worth the visit. read more

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Bob's Atomic Burgers is an interesting and unique little burger joint with solid food. We dined in after a nearby hike. We ordered the daily special burger, a regular burger, onion rings and a kids lettuce wrapped burger. My daughter has a dairy allergy and good thing the lady at the counter checked the ingredients of the bun because it contains milk. It's a small and funky little spot serving solid food. read more

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Good burger and sweet potato fries, with great customer service. Fill out what you want off the menu as you come in the door, then head to the counter to order and pay. Would definitely eat here again. read more

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Incredible food and staff. From the burger options to the chicken everything is always top quality and fun friendly staff. Love this place and go back often over and never disappointed. Leave looking forward going back. Definitely a find you will want to return to again and again read more

The line out the door told me all I needed to know about this place. It's a simple, old school burger joint. The menu isn't extensive but what they do, they do it right. Seating indoors is limited but there's ample patio space to enjoy the scenery. After the lengthy wait to place our order, the food arrived shortly after and it was absolutely worth the wait. The four of us ordered fries and onion rings to share at the table and we all left satisfied. This place is a must stop if you enjoy a good burger. read more

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This is easily one of the top hamburger spots in town. The beef patties are consistently juicy and flavorful, complemented by perfectly melted cheese. What truly elevates the experience is the outstanding customer service--the cashier and servers are friendly, attentive, and create a welcoming atmosphere. Highly recommended for both quality food and excellent service. They ground beef every morning for all their beef patties! read more

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From outside, this place does NOT look like somewhere that would have good food. My friend who lives in the Denver area suggested it and I was a little hesitant. When we got there, it was very busy with all the outdoor seating taken and a line out the door. Before getting to the cashier, you fill out a sleeve depending on what you want (burger, hot dog, or chicken sandwich). I got a burger, so I had to mark off what bun, toppings, and extras I wanted. At the cashier, you give them your sleeve and order any sides or drinks that you want. They then give you a random name for your order (I got Leatherface). When the order is done, they announce the funny name and bring the food to you. The burger was juicy and filling. I also shared fries and onion rings, which were both good as well. The fries were on the salty side, which I do like. Outside the restaurant has a view of the mountains and the Coors factory. Great price point and great food... can't beat that! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Amazing burger and fries! We stopped here after our tour of the coors brewery. It really hit the spot!! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Onion rings, sweet potato fries, and BIG burgers! - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Amazing taste, easy, family friendly and the food is absolutely BOMB We loved the sweet potato fries and the onion rings. Highly recommend for family friendly, casual dining! Loved it and will be coming back 100% read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers is always packed. There's always a line. Random movie stars, fictional characters and historical figures are bellowed throughout the small digs. IYKYK. Why would people wait? Why does anyone wait? The wait is worth it. Bob's prides themselves on simple ingredients, cooked to order every time, and nothing prepped in a hurry. Your patience will pay off. And no, you won't be waiting any longer than you would anywhere else. My burger was huge. That's my fault, though, as I choose more than a few yummy toppings. I could barely hold it in my hand. I also had a strawberry milkshake and loved the over the top creaminess. I left distended and smiling, haha. We love Bob's. We've never left disappointed. That says a lot all by itself. Def check them out. Simple food but amazingly good food. read more

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Bob's burgers is popular. Parking sucks. Expect to wait to place an order, sit down (or to go), and get food. Probably a good 20 minutes from start to finish. You get a sleeve/paper and you design your burger (or hot dog) to your liking with buns, protein, toppings etc + add fries or something else if you'd like. Burgers are about $10 and go up depending on how many toppings you get. Turn in your sleeve for the food at the cashier and sit down and wait for the food. It's cute, you'll understand. Burger was good but, I realized it had no sauce on it (no ketchup or mustard etc, so have to add it yourself) read more

What a great find! If you are in the area,go eat here. The service was wonderful. Such nice people and the food was amazing. I got shrimp and grits for breakfast and it was a winner winner. read more

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Super divey with a view. The smell outside brings you in from a mile away. They have a little something for everyone. You fill out your order on the bag and bring it to the cashier. The wait was short and you can sit outside looking at Coors if you can grab a seat inside if you can. read more

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I've had multiple burgers here through the years traveling through Golden. I haven't been disappointed yet. Good service and kind of a dive bar feel. It get a little packed sometimes but it's worth the wait. read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Hamburger - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Perfect simple burger. No fancy options, but not needed here. And fries were great too. Fun experience with the name tags they give you to call you when your order is ready. Limited seating. read more

Overall good vibes, good food, and good views! We were actually recommended we got check out bob's by an employee at coors after the tour. We are so glad we took the recommendation! You walk in and there are sleeves for your burger and you pick how you want to customize it and it has prices on it so you know exactly how much you are paying. Once you are done customizing you go to the cashier had them the burger sleeve and they give you a name of a famous person (not sure if it was only that day they might switch it up). We got the special of the day which had an avocado crema and bacon. Overall good burger very soft bun good meat patty my only complaint with the burger we got was that the crema was not as packed in, I personally like my burgers saucey. They do have a condiments station so I ended up just putting some ketchup on places with no sauce. Sweet potato fries were perfect! Overall though, would highly recommend. ( I think it's better than in-n-out- but that might just be me). read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - the special of the day and sweet potato fries - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

I've been meaning to try this place for years, so when it was my hamburger obsessed teenagers birthday, I knew we had to finally head here, and I'm so glad we did. We got there around 6:15 on a Friday night, there was a line already and tables were packed, but they are a well oiled machine and between the line, ordering, and waiting for our food, it was only a out 30 mins total. All of the employees seemed relaxed and happy to be there. Always a good sign. Biggest challenge was finding a table. The inside is rather small. Loved the punk rock vibe though. NOFX We ordered a double, a regular cheeseburger with bacon, a fries chicken sandwich, and onion rings. Everything was sooo good. My teen was so impressed and said it was the best burger he's ever had. The chicken sandwich was super juicy, you could squeeze it and see the juice. And the onion rings... perfect light breading and cook. We'll definitely be back. read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Bacon cheeseburger - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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For those who don't know me, I love a great burger and consider myself a "burger freak" (burger connoisseur is too pompous - especially when you don't care about how fancy a place is). In my quest to find great burgers, two of my top 5 burger places are in Golden, CO. I first tried Bob's Atomic Burgers about five years ago and have been numerous times when visiting my son in Colorado. This place could best be described as a "burger joint'". There's nothing fancy about it. You order at the counter and wait for your food - no delivery to your table. It's a very basic, rustic kind of place. The menu is pretty limited - m this is primarily a burger place. If you love burgers, don't miss Bob's. Trust me, you won't be disappointed. read more

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Ever have a burger craving hit and just need to scratch that itch? That is was happened to me and my search for a burger joint brought me here. Oh baby! I was very happy to find this spot - plus they had classic onion rings! Yum. I was in burger heaven. The place was busy and seemed to be popular with the college crowd so we were lucky to score a table and sat patiently while we waited. It's a bummer they don't sell alcohol, because a burger is better with a beer, but I lived. Funky little place worth checking out. Ordering system is unique but easy to figure out (my assigned name was "professor") read more

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Stopped in Golden, CO while doing a bit of a drive with colleagues from Italy. Everyone felt like a burger for lunch so found this spot. It's definitely a local charmer and although it doesn't look much on the outside, it's what's on the inside that counts - and their burgers definitely deliver on taste and size. I think these are the biggest burgers I have ever eaten! And everyone agreed that they were awesome. If you're in Golden, go get one! Fabulous! read more

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A quirky place with clever staff. Good burgers. Nice to have a place for the dog to hang with us.

More of a 3 1/2 stars but might be due to my order. They had good onion rings. All sauces were just Heinz products. I tried creating a burger like habit (lettuce, tomato, pickles, onion) and taste fine. Single patty is plenty big. Taste like a backyard grill burger but not overcooked. Might need to try a different kind of burger next time. I would consider going back read more

I was so impressed with this place! From the beef to the fresh toppings to the fries! 10/10

Is it the best burger ever? I can't answer that, but I can tell you it's my favorite in Colorado and a must stop when I'm in the area. I usually get the same - double burger, American, pickles, fried egg, raw onion, and (this is key) - FRESH jalapeños. Yeah. That's what I'm talking about. What comes to the table is a glorious mess of a burger that is primal and always satisfies. I'm assuming they have a passing health food score but I'm afraid to look. The floor is always weirdly slippery and there are more flies than on Diddy's dead career. I don't care. When I want sloppy satisfaction, Bob delivers. read more

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This place is incredible. Came here after skiing and it was the perfect dinner. So juicy and fresh! Their Diet Coke is also delicious read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Burgers and fries - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Lately, burgers have been my ultimate comfort food, and when a spot like Bob's delivers consistency and quality every time, you know I have to keep spreading the word! what I ordered: Single patty cheeseburger with grilled onions, LTO, small fries, and a Mexican Coke (not pictured). Classic and perfect. BEST BITE: Honestly, no bad bites here! Their beef is always cooked to perfection, seasoned like a pro, and paired with melty cheese and a soft, pillowy bun that holds everything together flawlessly. The crispy fries are just the cherry on top! If you haven't tried them yet--what are you waiting for? GO! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Double Burger - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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The best burger ever! The line to order was so long on a Sunday afternoon but getting our food didn't take too long. I ordered a hamburger with all the toppings. The jalapeños were actually very spicy. The onion rings were crunchy and didn't fall apart at all and had a great texture inside and out. Would definitely go back! read more

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Waited in line for 45 minutes. Never made it to the counter. The kitchen was extremely slow. This was at approximately 1:15. We left at 2:00 because we had an appointment. The service was so slow. I timed it. They brought out one order every seven minutes. There were 17 people in line. There were also 4 tables waiting on food for over 30 minutes. In my opinion the owner or manager needs to be there on the weekends to monitor the kitchen. read more

We were in Golden today. Never eaten here. Hungry. Yelp suggested this place giving it 5 stars. Ok. We pulled in and two customers were just leaving. We asked how the food was? They replied: Amazing!! Good start. You enter the a cute place that smells amazing. 1. Behind you is the menu on a chalk board 2. On the glass counter top are paper & pencil you fill in the type of burger you want 3. Take it to really friendly staff. They ask you if you've been in and if you've forgotten to complete a part of your order they assist you. A single burger was approx $9 + toppings A double burger was $16 + toppings They have fries, onion rings, Nathan hot dogs, etc... You go and fill your desired condiments and sit down. We only had to wait about 10 min for two double burgers, and one lg French fry. The burgers were literally the best burgers both my husband and I have ever had! *Warning: because I was eating the yummy fries, I ate less than 1/4 of my burger. (My kids can't wait to try my leftovers!) And my husband ate about 3/4 of his burger. The burgers were cooked a perfect medium RARE. If you want a well cooked burger, they will happily cook to your specifications I cannot again say how good this place is. Wow! read more

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This place has captured my heart the moment I moved to Denver. It's such a welcoming establishment. They take really really good care of you and the food is prepared well! Great place for the family ! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Fried Chicken Sandwich French Fries - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

We stopped by Bob's Atomic Burgers in Golden before heading to a Coheed and Cambria show at Red Rocks and grabbed food to-go for a little tailgate. I got the hamburger with lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeños, and pepper jack cheese, while my husband went with the chicken sandwich topped with lettuce, tomato, and American cheese. We split a large order of fries. Both sandwiches were tasty and definitely hit the spot--simple, fresh, and satisfying. The fries were plentiful and perfect for sharing. The only thing I found myself wishing for was a sauce or mayo on the burger to add a little more flavor, but overall it was still a solid choice. If you're looking for a casual, no-fuss meal in Golden, Bob's Atomic Burgers is a great option. Perfect for grabbing something quick before a concert, hike, or just hanging out in town. read more

Me and the family went to go visit Buffalo Bills gravesite and were famished after. We were in the area and stumbled upon this hole in the wall burger place that had good reviews, so we decided to try it out. The business was easy to find, but the parking lot is a little small, so street parking might be an option. Once inside the staff was awesome! Great energy and very helpful with how to order. The place also gave military discount, and if you have a chance, go to the visitors center in town and they will provide scratch off tickets to receive discounts here! You make your own burger and fill out what you want on the slip provided, or they also have special burgers. Everyone ordered and the burgers came out quick and looked amazing! And the taste was even better! So if you're looking for a great burger place, then look no further! read more

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Amazing. Great food, nice staff and beautiful place to just relax and eat outside! We will be back the next time we are in Denver. I can't eat another burger now because I don't know a place I can find one so tasty! read more

Very long wait but worth it. If you have 6 people ahead of you expect 15 minutes just to take the order. Its didn't come out fast but it was good. Everyone was super friendly with quirky decor. Nothing crazy fancy but good food. read more

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Little hole in the wall type place with fast and friendly service. Patio has plenty of seating with a nice view. The burger was so good!! Went there twice for lunch during my 2 day trip to Golden. Highly recommend! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Delicious burger - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Staff was super friendly and helpful. Kinda pricey burgers but that's the times for ya. Liked the location a lot. It's a cute little spot. Very chill. Fries were really good. Burger was good not my all time favorite. Topping prices made me cringe a little but it's to be expected. Next time I'd try one of the special burgers instead of starting from scratch building one. read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

Had a burger with the onion rings. Actually a really good burger. Good bun, good burger and fresh ingredients. The service was great and the decor here is actually really cool. Reasonable price too. Will return! Thanks again read more

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We had a great time at Bob's atomic burger! It has a really cool vibe. The indoor seating is limited, but if weather permits they have an abundance of outdoor seating directly across the street from the Coors factory. The service was lovely - everyone was very friendly. Expect to wait a bit, as you have to order at the counter and it's typically quite busy. Well worth the wait though. You build your own burger, so it's a crowd pleaser for sure! read more

Bob's Atomic Burgers - Cheeseburger with pepper Jack, jalapeños, onion, tomato, and lettuce - Burgers Near Me - Golden, Colorado

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3.5 Onion rings Maybe I was so hyped up from my hiking buddy extolling Bob's that when I eventually tried it I was like Meh. Bob's is pretty much a little dive with a few tables. My grilled chicken sandwich ( so sue me I'm trying to eat healthy after an insane snowshoe hike) was just okay. The fries and Onion rings were pretty generic...they weren't bad but they were not oh wow. If you are in Golden and want a quick inexpensive grub on....Bob's is okay but I would not make the pilgrimage to see what it's all about. read more

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first time visitors, my wife had a burger with avocado, lettuce, and tomato and said it was fabulous. She took half of it home. I had a grilled chicken sandwich with Cheddar cheese, pickles, and tomato and french fries, and it was delicious and very generous. The service was fast, efficient and very pleasant and the ambience was just what you would hope for in a local bar read more

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