Amazing find, the atmosphere immaculate. 90's sitcom relaxed vibes, food is simple but not pain. Service is great, you don't feel rushed. Must try the Chili (chile) cheese fries. Sounds weird but amazing. read more

Cherry Cricket - Downtown - Chili Cheese Fries - Sports Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

They changed their iconic fries recently. Used to be the only reason I came and I grew up on these things. Now they are disgustingly new and NOT GOOD! What a shame!!! Why, why why. read more

Awesome service and burgers. They were able to accommodate very picky eaters and a variety of diets.

Our server, Fitzgerald, was excellent! Kind, knowledgeable about the menu, and overall great service. We'll be back!

Vera Cruz bison burger was AMAZING!! A little pricey, but worth it! Great location, right outside the ballpark with a really cool vibe and great service! read more

Cherry Cricket - Downtown - Bison burger - Sports Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Visited this place while we were in Denver for the falcons vs broncos game and the burgers was hands down amazing. You really can't go wrong with any of them. The wings was not as good but everything else was great. read more

Lunch review. We had a great experience here. We arrived right at opening and sat at the bar (hence the empty looking photos-it filled up QUICKLY). Barbara was our bartender and was welcoming and extremely efficient. Props to her for elevating our experience. I got the Jammin Poblano Burger, and the wife got the Burger of the Month bowl style. They have a list of burgers that have won awards, both local and regional. Both dishes were solid. Hot sauce already on the bar, a great aioli for fries dipping, Wide array of choices for beers, and I went from the IPA to a Banquet. All folks are happy. They had Black Cherry White Claw, so happy wife, happy life. The Ballpark location is right around all sorts of stuff, so it is a good starting or ending point. Or middle. Fairly priced considering you are downtown. Cool aquarium on the restaurant floor. I love burgers. Just be aware that their burgers are HUGE. The awards are won for taste, but probably also for the extremely creative toppings they mix and match. Very impressive. I prefer the simple approach for my burgers, but I realize I am in the minority. But, the place is sort on all top burger lists in Denver, so it kind is something you need to check off regardless of your preferred style. I give it a four for now, as I need a few more trips to officially prop it up to a five. But, I definitely recommend, and see you there. read more

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The food here is great!!! It is right next to the ballpark too. Erin the manager is so nice and helpful. I take my kids and their friends and also have work events here. Highly recommend!!! read more

On February 1st, I suggested to my friend from our of town to go to the Cherry Cricket, right across the street from where we live. Surprisingly there were not busy, but there were no major games going on, so we were seated right away, even asked if we prefer a low or high table. Scott was our server and was very patient with us, as the menu we found was quite extensive and it was hard to make up our minds. He suggested the fish and chips, after I mentioned that I liked the fish sandwich....it wasn't even on the menu, but I ordered it per his recommendation. Scott kept our drinks flowing and was attentive to our needs, in addition to being a good conversationalist. Our food was delivered by the Manager, Cesar Garcia....at the time we didn't know. We just thought he was the "guy that brings out the food". He was also very attentive to anything we needed that we didn't have. Our conversation developed into travel and food and it was great. We truly felt right at home, and wondered why we don't come here more often, it's across the street! Well, that will have to change. In fact, feeling at home was really the main reason I will go back. Not to mention that the food was excellent. This is the sign of a great manager..one that does work, and doesn't just stand around and tell everyone else what to do. One that makes their guests feel special and like guests. One that makes patrons feel welcome, not just coming for the food, but for the whole experience. I had the fish and chips, not on the menu, but excellent portion of fish, crisp and moist with steak fries. My husband had the award winning 720 poblano burger. He loved this combination. My friend had the Grande Burrito, which she said initially that she wouldn't be able to finish it, and her adult son had the Cricket Burger with a side of frings to share. We didn't just have dinner out....it was an experience...talking with Cesar, and Scott (as well as seeing the respect the two had for each other's work), was what made this dinner memorable. read more

Great atmosphere before heading to a game! Food was taste look forward to going back again

Best burger ever!! We ordered the Cry baby and the cricket royal. Both were amazing and will put any other burger place to shame. We are visiting Denver from Texas and will never look at a burger the same! The ambience is chill, the waitor Christian was personable, recommended both of the ordered burgers, and provided suggestions for in things to do around the area. Oh. ... let's not forget my delicious oreo shake!! All that to say!! instagram worthy, tastebuds worthy, and a money well spent!! Thanks.. read more

This place gets so busy before games but we were lucky enough to snag bar seats after a couple left! Love that you can make your own burger with lots of sizes and toppings options! The fried Mac n cheese is legit my favorite thing on the menu and I crave it regularly!! read more

Grabbed a to-go order when staying in downtown Denver recently. Their grilled fish tacos were delicious. Lots of great flavors together and very filling! The service was great and easy to order from! My husband claims they have the best burger in all of Denver! Definitely worth checking out!! read more

Cherry Cricket - Downtown - Yum! Grilled fish tacos - Sports Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Always amazing food, service and great location! They offer bison burgers and have trivia nights and an arcade!

Food was amazing, burger was juicy and delicious. Loved the environment with the music and decor. Service was good! Our server Fitz was awesome. He was funny, nice, and fun to chat with! read more

Really good tarter tots, margs and better service. Love visiting every time I come in from Texas. I love having Maggie as my server. She always has the best recommendations and friendliest service. Only reason I like visiting is for Maggie! read more

Great communication and accommodations for our Rocky Mountain Illini Club! Burgers are juicy and appetizers yummy!! Thankful for Cesar, Griffin and Jenny - the managers- for working with us and for the staff/ bartenders being excited and friendly when we all show up!!! The Ambiance is perfect !! read more

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Came here for dinner on the 4th of July (very grateful they were open) after reading that this was one of the 'must eat' places in Denver. Everything on the menu looked amazing, and seeing the orders on the other tables nearby got me drooling haha. I do low carb for dinner so I picked the Bison Burger - no bun - with Garlic Aioli and Green Chile; And a salad on the side. The combination of the burger patty + aioli + green chile was surprisingly really good! I can only imagine how much better it would have been in an actual burger with the bun! (The patty was just normal by itself, but on a whole other level with the extras). Would really recommend that aioli by itself too! My friend got the bison burger with the Chipotle Aioli and Jalapenos and said it tasted good too. The side salad was nice as well - simple, but fresh. read more

Cherry Cricket - Downtown - Bison Burger (no bun) with Chipotle Aioli+Jalapeno || Garlic Aioli+Green Chile - Sports Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

The burgers are amazing! It is also kid friendly with a game room in the back. The service was fast and the location was great!

Troy was exceptiona! Amazing service and genuine nice guy! Burgers were fabulous as usual!! Go Rockies!

Before the Colorado Rockies game started; my brother, dad, and I were up for the Double Hitter of a winning Major League Baseball game followed by a winning dinner that would knock our taste buds out of the park. Up in Coor's Field, my brother executed some restaurant investigation that probed the award-winning Cherry Cricket. This is a restaurant that is well-known for their hamburgers. Readers voted their hamburger "People's Choice 2021" in the "Denver Burger Battle" and they voted it "Best Burger Top of the Town  5280 Reader's Choice." We were up to giving the place a try. But, where was it? Fortunately for us, it was right across from Coor's Field on Blake Street.   Cherry Cricket has a stellar reputation that dates back to 1945 when they opened in Cherry Creek. As restaurant lore has it, they earned this reputation as the "black sheep of Cherry Creek" on account of its low key rowdy ambiance. To this very day they are still in Cherry Creek. And their popularity and reputation is still going strong. They gained such a stellar reputation that they opened their second location which is known as Cherry Cricket-Ballpark. This is where we had our post Colorado Rockies game dinner.     As soon as the game ended the crowds of baseball fans left Coor's Field for the local streets. They were so busy that the Denver Police controlled the traffic. Several of the baseball fans headed to the local restaurants and bars. We were three of them.    My impression of Cherry Cricket-Ballpark is that it is an interesting establishment to dine in. The exterior seems to be a preserved Lower Downtown Denver Building that looks identical to the days of the Gold Rush. Inside it seems to be a local hangout bar and grill that would be at home near a university. The crowd appeared to be both locals and baseball fans. Blending in with this local hangout spot atmosphere were some modern touches. Many of the people that have ate here would probably agree with me that the large fish tank is the focal spot of the place. When we walked in, this was the first thing that caught my eye. Throughout the meal, I would see it from our table towards the back. It added an eatertainment aspect to the place where fish would swim over and around a fake cricket burger. In my opinion what makes the fish tank so visually appealing is the way the blue differentiates from the interior colors. However, it was burgers instead of fish that brought us here.     When we walked in, I noticed that they seemed to do both tremendous take out and dine in business. We were dine-in customers. The Hostess immediately walked us to our table towards the back.    Cherry Cricket-Ballpark is a full-service restaurant. After our server placed the two-page menu on the table, there were decisions to be made. Those decisions were not what to order but what type of burger to order. The way it works here is that you order the size and style of burger you want. Next you order from choices of 38 toppings. And finally you pick the side. Many of the reviewers who have raved about the place give it high grades on the toppings choices. In my case I ordered the half pound cricket burger ($11). It came with lettuce, tomato, and pickles. I added smoked cheddar cheese ($1.50) and grilled onions ($1). For the side, I added a half portion of steak fries ($3.50). As far as beverage, I passed over an adult beverage from the bar for a bottomless cola.     Was my burger one of the Best Burgers in Denver and the State of Colorado?  And, Was it worthy of the Number One Burger in Denver on some reader's polls? My answer is that I would have to ate hamburgers in several Denver restaurants to answer that question. What I can say is that this burger was 4-Star delicious and filling. Ditto for the steak fries. I will go on to say that if I lived in Denver there would be a very highly likely chance of a return visit. read more

Great menu and price and service is great. Love their Chili and ambiance fun place to go especially during the evening

I stopped in last week during lunch with some staff to have lunch before a team meeting. I had never been to this location before but it is prime real estate so close to the ballpark. We had good service, although they had just opened for the day and were still getting set up. We had an assortment of burgers and desserts. I had the impossible burger with smoked cheddar and a side salad. Everything came out in reasonable time. We had a someone with a real sweet tooth in our party who couldn't stop gushing about the brownie and ice cream. I guess I'll have to check that out next time! read more

The manager Cesar was very rude. I asked for my wings to be cooked extra crispy, when they came out they weren't cooked extra crispy, when he came over he asked me what was wrong and when I told him he said he didn't know what extra crispy was because he didn't eat chicken. I responded then he shouldn't have cooked it. he rolled his eyes and said it would take 15 more minutes. I declined the food and will never come here again. Needs better management.Poor service especially for my 1st time. Other staff was great especially bar tender. read more

Cherry Cricket - Downtown - Me at the bar ready to enjoy the nuggets game and try the food - Sports Bars Near Me - Denver, Colorado

MAN. OH. MAN. I really love this place, haha. So sad that I don't live in Denver anymore just because I didn't get to have my 'Last Supper' here. I would come here over Blake Street Tavern anyyy dayyyy. I think the best time to come here is during lunch. Not to say that they aren't busy during this time, but they really all pitch in. Each time I've come here, even for dinner service, I've had multiple people bring me my food. For my non industry folks, that is a GOOD THING. That means they are all pitching in. The day time bartender is pretty cool and the servers I've had have all been great. Once we come back to visit, I will be stopping in for my gold and tangy wing order, extra crispy with ranch AND blue cheese and a side salad.... and maybe some O rings. My order is complicated. Don't judge me. read more

My new go to spot before Rockies games! Fun vibes, good food, and perfect location. Also can't forget to mention the wonderful staff - especially Fitz! read more

Fitzgerald is amazing great hospitality skills and amazing customer service I will continue to visit!

Great burgers and service. Fitz was the bomb diggity! All good vibes when dining at cherry cricket.

I walked in and got in the line next to the sign that said, "Please Wait to Be Seated." About five minutes later, a server walked by and asked if all of us in line were wanting to eat. We said yes and she said we could sit where ever we wanted. Okay. It was lunch time, and I was by myself, so I decided to grab a seat at the bar. I liked the tv screens that were tuned to ESPN News or showing a replay of the previous day's Rockies game. I also liked the game room in the back. This is an expansive place. I can see it being busy on Rockies' game days, especially since it's about four blocks from Coors Field. The menu is full of high calorie and delicious dishes. Burgers are a big deal, but sandwiches, salads and Mexican-influenced dishes are options, too. Sides are separate. Sodas and a fully stocked bar of adult beverages are available. Prices are a bit higher than normal, but around average for a restaurant in a sports-influenced entertainment district. I enjoyed my burger, tots and Dr. Pepper. I especially liked the smash-style burger. Service was a bit of an issue. The bartender / server left for a while. It didn't bother me, but a gentleman walked up while she was gone and asked another server if the bar was open seating. That server told him she didn't work at the bar and didn't know. Another customer who was sitting at the bar waited a while for a refill and his check. The bartender returned, but was running a little behind. Staffing is always fluid in the restaurant world. It may have been a bad day. If not, I hope the restaurant is able to hire a few folks who can lend a helping hand. read more

Three stars because the food was decent, but really should be two based off of the service. For a steady but not busy Sunday night, our waitress was not afraid to show that she was not pleased to have our party of two seated within her section. She was curt and never offered her name. That being said, the menu had an impressive offering of burger toppings and sides. Both of our burgers and sides were average at best. The garlic aioli lacked garlic and was mostly mayonnaise. Affordable pricing considering the proximity to the ballpark. read more

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This location is so close to the ballpark it's impossible not to love them! Also impossible not to reminisce . We all or almsot all of us love a ballgame. In hindsight (of which if I have a dollar for every time I say this) I would go to each and every one of them! Yeah!! I miss you!! This spot here has everything that you need. Good for , cold beers and a shot of something that tastes like a shake! Patio is huge and socially distant tables inside! read more

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Meh food and drinks - we ordered pretty much every appetizer and cocktail. The food came out lukewarm; most notably, the artichoke dip (with un-exciting bread) had a thick skin on it and the Mac and cheese bites had no crisp to it. Our drinks varied from too syrupy to too boozy, and even our waitress admitted that she only gets beers from there. The vibe is very much the level of a TGIF's or Chili's with a decent arcade in the back - which can be the right mood for a family before or after a Rockies game. My group just badly needed food - and since we're picky, we should've hit a nearby food truck before the bars. read more

Atmosphere was great and had sports bar vibes. Food was good and had big portions. Waitress was attentive and very friendly. Great place to chill and have a few beers. read more

Talk about fresh food! Gets very busy on game day! Very friendly staff, food prices are very affordable and drinks are standard pour but reasonable. Great place before the game! read more

My partner and I went in to watch the Tide Roll during March Madness. Barbara took care of us at the bar and made it so much fun! She let us try a few beers on tap to make sure we got exactly what we wanted. Stellar bartender full of so much knowledge and service with a genuine smile. We will be back to see Barbara again! read more

We has a wonderful experience here ant cheery cricket! The food was very good annd there were many options that we very delightful and we had amazing service from fitz, he made our expierence feel more homelike ands he was oversll very good! The environment was very calm and the ambiance included a very nice fish tank with lots to look at we stayed for a while feeling very welcomed I would most definitely come back! read more

Food was ok, felt like just one step up from fast food. Bar food may be the appropriate description. Service was good ish. Very large place. Has games to play. Nice and close to the stadium. Service was fast. read more

The service in this place is outstanding. The servers truly care about a great experience. But the burgers....there are no words to describe the artistry that goes into crafting every burger they create. If you're downtown and don't hit Cherry Cricket, what are you doing?! read more

This review is actually for the original location in Cherry Creek. If someone can move it that would be great. Been here many times. Absolutely great burgers. The onion rings are world class!! Some of the best ever. People I know who say they are not into Rings say they love them! Service is always good. Prices have gone up a lot recently but still great. Wonderful selection of beers both on tap and in bottles. Full bar. Lots of room plus patios front and back. The Cricket never disappoints. read more

Great Environment! Horrible Service and Follow up by Management. We booked a Luncheon for our Wedding Guests of 25. God forbid you have an event for more than 10 people. They were not ready, slow service, confused at times with guests orders, and all while we calmly complained, we received a sorry, our server is new? Why give a big task to new employees? We reserved 2 weeks in advance. After complaining and paying a bill for crappy service of $975, we didn't get a follow up call to explain what went wrong, or say hey we apologize for the service and inconvenience. Nothing!! Will never return and will recommend family and friends not to go. read more