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Illegal Burger - Writer Square

3.9 (321 reviews)
ModerateBurgers, Bars, Sandwiches
Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Dogs allowed
Outdoor seating

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Slinger Sweet Potato Fries
Miquel N.

This was 10/10 We got the illegal cream cheese, the boss, 2 slingers, truffle fries, sweet potato fries and the waffle fries! Everyone said it was probably the best burger they've ever had. Service was great. The inside is clean and tidy. We want to come back and try more. Thank you!

THE UNDERBOSS
Alston F.

It was very imaginative to have cheese quesadillas as the bun to a burger. I was visiting Denver and had to try the green chili sauce that they put on sandwiches. I will note I got this sandwich at 8pm on a Friday. It was quite busy with only one guy out front working the cashier and the bar. I will say the idea was nice but poorly executed. The quesadillas were bland, no seasoning just cheese and tortillas, the burger was dry and the only flavor was jalapeño aioli that definitely carried the sandwiches into my belly. I was hungry so I ate the whole thing but under normal circumstances I would have decided on something else. I did get sweet potato fries that I ate in the car on the way home. They were good but a small amount for the price. The green chili sauce was nice but not anything special. This is definitely a pregame spot or in the pinch spot but nothing gourmet.

Onion rings, green chili fries and KINGPIN BIRRIA.
Larry U.

Excellent food, friendly staff, and top-notch service. Joshua was incredibly knowledgeable and genuinely helpful--this place is more than just a meal, it's an experience. The décor is cool, the music sets the vibe perfectly, and there's always something interesting on the TVs. Everything comes together to make it a spot we'll definitely be coming back to.

Truffle Fries
Phoebe J.

From the moment we walked in, the staff were super friendly and genuinely attentive, it made the whole visit feel warm and welcoming. Our food came out fast, and everything was just as we'd hoped. I started with a margarita, which was not only delicious but also a great size (no tiny cocktail glasses here!). The burger menu was a dream for anyone who loves to customise, there was a long list of add-ons to make it your own. I added an egg to my chicken club and it was the perfect touch. My boyfriend went with a classic beef burger and said it was juicy and full of flavor. We shared the truffle fries, but honestly... I kind of regret not getting my own portion they were that good. Crispy, rich, and addictive! All in all, a great spot for casual dining with quality food, speedy service, and lovely staff. We'll definitely be back!

Hotdog Special
Will M.

Type of place I'd go to every week. Best prices around for terrific food. Full bar which just adds to the awesomeness. Very casual spot with staff that go above and beyond for their customers.

Alexanria J.

Pretty hip atmosphere local burger restaurant with some patio seating. Very delicious interesting menu and carb free option available to have bunless lettuce wrap burger. Very good service and recommend this restaurant for interesting burger. Paid street parking nearby.

The boss burger

Everything is insanely good!!!!! If I was capable of eating 3 I would. The boss burger was so good. The pineapple with the jalapeños was chefs kiss. The service was really nice he was helpful with menu suggestions. And the environment was clean and inviting. Definitely going again tomorrow!

Kayla D.

This place was amazing!! The food was cooked perfectly! 10/10. Food came out fast. However it was FREEZING in the back of the restaurant so unless you like sitting in a 60 degree ice box stay away from the seating behind the order counter!

Robert N.

A bit of a weird setup. When walking in it is not apparent that it is a counter service restaurant, and you walk into the seating area/bar. Layout aside, they have an expensive menu, with a lot of options that are very creative. They also serve beer and alcoholic drinks like boozy milkshakes. The food came out pretty quick as well. The actual food itself was mediocre. I found my burger overcooked and dried out. The hot dog was drowned in sauce and the bun was stale and crunchy. On top of the subpar food it was extremely expensive, especially when considering the amount of food served. TL:DR - Great menu, but sub-par kitchen execution and high cost make illegal burger a pass

Birria Burger....
Eric P.

Visited Denver and found this spot while looking for burgers. Holy crap, what a burger. Got the birria and their "boss" burgers with their nice golden criss cut fries. Their signature sauce is a popular must have! My boy Larry greeted me with excellent service. He noticed that I came back for a second burger so he gave me an order of free fries! THERE ARE ONLY 2 of these burger locations so I suggest all you foodies start making videos about this place! Fuckin' gooooooood! Your Yelp Foodie here recommends - @palencia_7

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Thank you for the feedback, Hannah! We hope you come back soon again!

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3 years ago

40 minute wait for two burgers. two groups behind us in line received theirs before us. sad.

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Honestly, the beef was very bland tasting. Overdone with little flavor, it was surprising to me how bad it was for the price.

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Do they still have happy hour?

Yes, Mary, we have happy hour Monday - Friday 3-6 pm, Come on in and enjoy some refreshing drinks with some good grub!

What is the house sauce?

It has mayo, buttermilk ranch, and cilantro ancho seasoning. I hope this helps!

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My husband sandwich was delicious, but mine was not. I ordered a simple chicken sandwich but it was…read moresuper dry. There are kid friendly menu items which was great. The portions are semi big. However, as everywhere the total for 3 sandwich was instance. Close to $70 dollars. Service was great, however our server seemed annoyed and told us to get our own water even though she grabbed water for the other table next to us. Weird. But the ambiance great! Love their outdoor seating.

I would strongly recommend people to stay away from the food they serve here unless maybe you are…read morewanting a cold sandwich and I am told they have good beer. They simply Do Not care about general food safety getting a hot meal here is rather risky I will explain why. My friend was a cook here for a short while and quit on them once he realized they care nothing about serving food that is safe to eat, he saw them do sooo many things that would easily make the food contaminated and unsafe to eat and somehow that was there process of doing things. Here are a couple examples of menu items one should try to steer clear of Chicken parm sandwich- they cook off a large batch of the chicken cutlets and let them sit at room temp for a hour or two until someone orders one they refries them for a minute or so, your supposed to keep food hot once it is cooked especially chicken to leave cooked chicken at room temp for so long is extremely risky to the public's health. Meatball sandwich- they leave there meatballs on the hot line all day then they save all of the hot food items from the day and reuse them the next day without properly cooling any of the food and the cooks will leave these item sit out at room temp for about 45 mins before even putting them into the cooler. Many issues with this practice first of all hot food should be discarded after 5 hours according to the health department because after 5 hours it will start growing bacteria, to leave it on a hot line all day then save them for the next day and not even cool them down properly is Crazy risky to people's health and they do not just do this with the meatballs they do it for many of there hot dishes they are used for days on in, not properly cooled and not properly tracked for how many times it has been reheated and such me they keep them in the same pans it's flat out gross. Other issues my friend encountered there was never seeing anyone at all wash there hands at any point in time, a ancient dishwashing machine that didn't clean anything at all it didn't even get hot so half of there dishes are greasy and have food residue on them, in his short time there he saw people fired for no reason what's so ever from what he was told the owner fires people left and right and doesn't even give reasons as to why, that's why they have ads up on indeed looking for employees 24/7.

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