Quick, delicious, and convenient. My hour layover in Denver turned into a two hour layover which caused me to get hungry while I was there. I wasn't in the mood for fast food and found SmashBurger. I sat at the bar and was taken care of by Melissa, she was great. I had the bacon smash burger with tots and goodness it was so good. I got the single patty, and while it hit the spot, I wish I had gotten the double patty so I could have enjoyed it more. Sadly I forgot to take a picture of it, it get it, you won't be disappointed. read more

Service is terrible. Ordered at kiosk, sat down with kid, waitress watched me get comfortable and said "to go can't sit here". Asked to order a soda and juice, she said no must be alcoholic. We got up, waited in hallway for bag of food that was soggy in the bottom and food fell out on way to plane. Waste of $45. read more

This is the worst food I've ever had in an airport. It was extremely expensive (i know, airport) and the burger was not fresh. I was disgusted with the plastic baggy i was provided with soggy lettuce, pickles, tomatoes and onion. They charge almost $20 for a burger and can't even assemble it for you? I ordered in the kiosk inside and there was no option for dipping sauces so i asked for ranch when given my order. I was told it was a dollar but they would just give it to me.... I also ordered a fountain drink that was $4 and ridiculously sweet. It was the dragonfruit whatever. Not that anyone reads reviews before deciding where to eat in an airport...but if you happen to see mine, save your money and eat literally anywhere else. Ps also a long wait for said terrible food. Fries are soggy and ranch was terrible. read more

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I thought surely the reviews could not be this bad for a burger place. I was wrong. I ordered a classic smash single with cheese. On first inspection I opened the bun and could not see the burger. It was under the tomato and was not very large. The patty was charred and very salty. The bun was room temperature and a little hard. The fries looked good, but were lukewarm and limp. I had to run for a flight so I did not have time to talk to the manager. read more

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Usually I pass by since there's a line but today no line and I was able to get a quick order in. I got the crispy chicken sandwich and it comes with fries. I also got one of the bottled drinks. The chicken sandwich was good, although by the time I ate it in my uber ride home, the lettuce was already soggy...not their fault. The fries were crunchy but didn't have much flavor so I needed ketchup. Good value meal option at the airport. read more

Smashburger - Chicken sandwich and fries - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Came with friends. Heard so many wonderful things about this place. Nope. It's a hard no for me. 2026 and still ZERO plant based options. No, apologies, I'm incorrect. French Fries, Lettuce & my Shirley Temple. Veggie patty has milk & cheese. Get outta here with this mess. read more

Smashburger - Shirley Temple - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

We had a layover in Denver and stopped in a a Smash Burger. Delicious and fast service. I'm surprised at the bad reviews. Maybe it's the time of day you are there. We are here at 12:30 pm and they are busy and service is great!! Marie was our server and she rocks!! read more

Smashburger - I forgot to take a pic of my burger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

They seemed understaffed. It took my friend 18 minutes and four asks to get a beer.. sitting at the bar. It was not even close to capacity seating. The food came out fairly quickly but was incredibly salty. They were also very stingy with ice in their sodas. Unfortunately I could only eat a couple fries before I was overloaded on salt. Friend said the black bean burger fell apart instantly. It took a million years to pay, wouldn't stop here unless you have a long layover read more

I really like this place. It's easy to get into and out of, and that's one of the big things you need at an airport. The employees are super quick to get your food. The kitchen gives them 100% support and turns you quickly. Every time I come here, the food arrives before me, lickity split. It is hot and tasty. My Coke is refilled fast and often. Highly recommended read more

Smashburger - the ice location is scary. When cleaning the counter debris falls there! ID cards from their lanyards drag across the ice. please move it. - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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The best part of stopping in at Smashburger in the DIA was my server, Anthony. He was happy, enthusiastic and willing to help. Otherwise, the food was room temp when it arrived, the chicken tenders were dry (although the crunchy coating was tasty) and the wine was way over-priced. The restaurant is also in need of repair. The cushioned seat where I was supposed to sit was ripped. I had to sit to the side of it to avoid getting the loose material on my pants.. If I had read the other reviews before going in (and I typically do), I would have gone somewhere else. Hopefully someone in management will read the reviews and take some corrective action. I believe they are lucky to have Anthony as an employee. Otherwise, this would be a one or two star review. read more

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After ordering with a tip, I thought it would be a good burger. You have to assemble the burger, what the...I should have tipped myself. It was pretty dry. First time, last time. read more

Avoid if possible. But maybe the smash burger gods were punishing me for ordering a crispy chicken smash burger?! The picture on their video menu looked better than their hamburger. There was nothing "crispy" about it and it was very, very salty. Condiments come in a separate plastic baggie with no sauce at all. Would have tossed it except for it cost me $20 and I was in a rush to make a connecting flight. Fries were just ok. Pass, not smash. read more

Smashburger - Fries - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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HORRIBLE! One of the worst, most expensive burgers ever. The pictures tell the story. Got my burger and the patty was burnt. The veggies came separately in a plastic bag. The fries were cold and unseasoned. The best part of the meal was the mustard packet. THIS JOINT IS A RIP OFF!!! read more

Smashburger - Actual nasty burger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

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Picture this: Concourse C at Denver International Airport, a land of weary travelers, rolling suitcases, and delayed dreams. And there, amid the chaos, it found me -- a classic smash burger so gloriously seared it could've been forged by the gods of caramelization themselves. The first bite? A meteor strike of beefy goodness. Juices cascaded like a Colorado waterfall, molten cheese bonding to the patty in a way that made me briefly question every life choice leading up to this moment. And Marie -- oh, Marie -- the bartender who guided me through this transcendental experience with a smile that could calm the turbulence of Frontier Flight 732. She poured my drink with the precision of a NASA engineer and the compassion of someone who knows you've been stuck on a layover since sunrise. Now, was this burger better than a steaming plate of Panda Express Orange Chicken? That's like comparing Shakespeare to a Michael Bay movie -- both masterpieces in their own, chaotic ways. The burger whispered umami poetry; the Orange Chicken screams in glorious, sticky-sweet harmony. One flirts with elegance, the other body-slams you with sugar and regret. Did this smash burger change my life? Not quite -- but it did change my layover. For fifteen glorious minutes, I wasn't trapped in an airport; I was soaring through a meaty Valhalla, guided by Marie and her arsenal of condiments. Final verdict: If you find yourself in Concourse C, follow the scent of sizzling redemption. Sit at Marie's bar. Order the classic. For a brief, shining moment, you'll believe in airport food again. read more

Smashburger - Classic Smash Burger. - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Quick fast food in the evening at DIA had made me wonder if I should had just skipped indulging myself tonight. I ordered a Bacon Stack Smash and substitute the fries for tots. Tots were normal, but that burger...all toppings were missing and the burger was super over cooked. Ended up splashing some ketchup on it and just forced it down. Overall...just skip this spot. There are new joints to try in the area after renovation. read more

Smashburger - Bacon smash stack burger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Stopped in on the way to the gate. I had mt heart set on the smash fries but the fryer was down! So sad. Ordered a bacon smash it came with chips. It was super crowded but what isn't during the holidays in the airport. We were seated pretty quickly and the food came out in about 25min. It was cold sent it back read more

Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

I grabbed a bite to eat while waiting on my flight. This place is very expensive. They only had select items to order so I settled on a breakfast burger, and tater tots . 2 meals $35 bucks . There was a wait time but they speeded my order up considering my boarding started earlier than expected. I was appreciative for sure. Staff was friendly but I think if it was more working than playing in the prep area food would come out faster. Burger and tots were good and seasoned well. Cooked to perfection. read more

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The two score is accurate. I love a good Smashburger, but this place needs some better management. Took way too long for a place that wasn't busy to make a burger and fries. Then, the don't even make your burger. You get lettuce, tomatoes and onion in a baggie and sauce in a cup to make your own burger. While the burger was hot, the fries were cold. And they have the nerve to ask for a tip on take out? The flavor of the burger was good. But I'll opt to get a smashburger elsewhere when I'm flying through Denver. read more

Would be an advantage to hire staff who care about the brand and will make decent food. Ours was practically inedible. We returned it. The gal didn't speak enough English to understand what the problem or know how to handle it. A great disappointment and a black stain on your brand. read more

Food was decent, service omg I hated every time the lady called me honey I got ignored by the other bartender lady Don't even get me started on how expensive the drinks are there, just walk further and you will get better service and prices. Also not as hot as that place was. read more

Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

After realizing my Priority Pass no longer works at restaurants, I selected Smashburger for a late lunch/early dinner when passing through the Denver Airport last month. I ordered the classic Smashburger with Smashfries. The fries were great - crispy and well-seasoned, just like way I like them - but the burger was just okay. Turns out, I'm not a huge fan of smash-style burgers since I prefer mine a bit thicker and juicier. I guess that's more of a personal preference though rather than an issue with the food itself. The restaurant was surprisingly busy, even at 4pm on a Monday although it was a holiday so I guess that makes sense. My server, Kathleen, was great and kept things moving pretty efficiently. Prices were reasonable for airport dining, but overall, the food was just average. If you're a fan of smash-style burgers, you'll probably enjoy it more than I did! read more

I was terrified when we saw so many 1 and 2 star reviews but we must have been the exception. The only real problem was when we arrived and asked to seat 8 of us they said they didn't have tables for 8 but we asked about 2 x 4 something opened up. It was a miracle. You have to expect to pay a lot at the airport and that didn't disappoint. The place is very small and more of a takeout place. The food was good and we got it quick and it was warm and tasty. read more

We all know about the necessary evil of airport food and a long layover. I typically bring my own food. This time, I was really craving a burger and decided to stop off here. Between the price of a glass of wine and a single patty =$40+, there were a few other things. One, the floors were slick. I mentioned it to my server ( who was great), and she agreed. Yes, it is greasy form the kitchen. I ordered my single smashed burger and my server suggested the double. Why? Well the single is small. A quarter pound? Smaller... Oh? Yes, 3.2oz. That will be fine. No bun please, just extra lettuce. Don't miss the smash fries with garlic and rosemary! Airport dinning at its best. read more

Smashburger - All American burger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Easy ordering, long wait for cold burger & cold fries. Lettuce, tomato pickles came in a plastic bag. Just shy of $20. Not likely to return.

You got me this time, what a waste of $$ the burger was cold and hard, premade, not fresh today. The fries were lukewarm warm. Never ever stopping here on my way through Denver international. To other reading this AVOID this place at all costs read more

Smashburger - Gross smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Would not come back. Have been to Smashburger outside the airport and it's wonderful. Here they were very disorganized, took forever to get my order. They got it wrong. Got a pickle, lettuce and tomato in a wet baggie and not on my burger so I had to construct it myself in an airport seat-not ideal. French fries really lacking in flavor in contrast to the usual wonderful fries at a Smashburger. Hope they up their game. read more

I will add my voice to the chorus . This should be your last dining choice at Denver International. Heavily salty burger and old cold fries. Consider yourself honored to place your order at the takeout line. Wait outside the glass door with the others for your food and anticipate the attitude when your order is called and you don't hear it right away. When you get back to your gate, realize your burger is plain and head back to be handed the baggie of lettuce, etc. that was not put in your order bag. Whatever you do, don't stand at the Smashburger counter by the bar to then assemble your burger. You will be quickly told that this counter is for paying customers only. You may have just spent $15 for your Smashburger and fries but THIS Smashburger counter is not for you, even for a minute. I used to occasionally eat at my Denver neighborhood Smashburger til it lost its charm. Now it's apparent this chain won't be in biz in a couple years. And hardly a good send off for CO visitors. read more

Literally stood there 5 Minutes while the clerks talked agmosnt themselves. Super rude read more

Normally I make a quick pit stop by smashburger for their breakfast .. which always hits the spot. However, this time breakfast was no longer being served so I went with the single smash burger with fries. For context, I am a BURGER guy! All day any day and twice on Sunday. But not this time. The burger was dry, the bread was hard and it just wasn't it. Moral of the story, get there early for breakfast ! read more

Location: Denver International Airport Order #: densmbc21441 Date/Time: January 19, 2026 at approximately 3:31 PM I had an extremely disappointing experience at this location. The employee working the food station was rude, disrespectful, and completely unprofessional. Customers were waiting for their orders while she continued calling out numbers after mine. When a customer politely asked about their food, she began yelling loudly across the counter, saying "it's hot back there," in a very aggressive tone. There was no reason to raise her voice or speak to customers that way. When I asked to speak to a manager or requested her name, the staff refused to provide either. That only added to the frustration and made the situation feel dismissed rather than resolved. In my 61 years, I have never experienced this level of disrespect while ordering food. If an employee is unhappy or unable to treat customers with basic courtesy, they should not be working in a customer-facing role. This experience needs to be addressed by management immediately. read more

Pass on the smash, the burger buns were soggy and my patty was not smashed also very small portions especially for a hungry fella.

Ordered the double burger. Nothing special. Service: took 25 min to receive my food. Ambiance: inside the airport there is really no place to stand when waiting for food. Can't hear your number called out. Have to rub elbows to pick up food. It will do in a pinch.. but not worth the wait. read more

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I had a good experience here the food was good and the waitress was helpful- I got an original smash burger and tots and both were cooked well and delicious- the tots were perfectly seasoned. They had an issue with the card swiper but it was taken care of in time for my flight- There is a bar and seats inside- it's well lit and gives a cheers vibe read more

Smashburger - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Burger delivery was so bad but unknown until after I got to my gate and opened my bag that I just needed to write a review. If you watch the video which is trimmed to 30 seconds, you will see a burger that looks like it would've come out of a vending machine rather than being freshly cooked. This place should be shut down if they're charging travelers 1350 for a burger like this. Money is not the issue. Food is. read more

Smashburger - Toppings on the side in a plastic bag. Who thinks this is a good idea? The lettuce is a water soaked rag. - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Most trash burger I've ever eaten. You should eat your money instead, it will be cheaper, and probably taste better. They don't even put the burger together. You have to put it together read more

Smashburger - Only meat and cheese in that bun. Sauce and fixing on the side for no reason. - Burgers Near Me - Denver, Colorado

Beware, the credit card machine automatically selects 18% tip for you after giving you literally half a second to look at the tip option screen . Tried multiple times with the same result . The burger was Very dry and looked and tasted overcooked. Also you have to put it together yourself - The greens come in a plastic wrap if you take it to go. A year ago we had burgers here during our layover and they were pretty good. Today's a totally different story. Never again. Go to the burrito place. It's better. read more

My boyfriend's family recommended this place to me on their last layover in Denver. We went together for a quick stop before our next flight and I was pleasantly surprised by the quality of food and quickness of service/preparation of food in an airport! We just quickly ordered in line and ate by our gate, but there seemed to be a good amount of seating and some TVs inside. The decor was very on brand and looked well-kept. The burgers were great. I got the truffle swiss mushroom burger -- it had just the right amount of everything, including truffle, which tends to be overpowering in most cases but was perfect in this burger! We also got the tater tots, which were super crispy and were seasoned with rosemary! Not many places do that but that seasoning was absolutely superb. Some notes of improvement would be that the side of fries that come with each entree get a bit soggy fast (the tater tots stayed crispy the whole time). My boyfriend liked the chicken sandwich but it was a bit too salty and dry. My boyfriend's brother liked the bun, but thought that the bacon could be crispier and overall the burger could've been warmer. All in all, I think that this place was a really great spot to hit, especially in an airport, and I'd go again! The quality is just exceptional for airport food but it was a bit expensive, as things in airports tend to be. read more

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$13.50 for a Smashburger and fries was well worth it! The food was delicious. It came out pretty quick too. We scoped out other places that wanted $17 for a cold sandwich. What a crock! This was the best food option in concourse C at Denver International. read more

So. To begin this complaint. I am a dog owner that flies with my dog fairly frequently. Unfortunately Otto couldn't come along this time but I stick to the universal guidelines for pet companions. Keep them in their carrier you are taking them out in a relief area or going through security. Period. I always get frustrated when other bad dog owners break these rules......but I was flabbergasted that staff working the bar July 1 at Smashburger let a guest put their pet on their lap AT THE BAR. The dog was even occasionally ON the bar. I've ate and drank at this location dozens of times. And not only were the two staffing the bar between 10 and 11 am THE WORST ATTENTIVE bar tenders I've ever experience here. They seem to welcome the dog at the bar. This is bad and I hope both those bartenders have an opportunity to retrain ASAP. I always leave an absurd tip at this place due to absurd drink prices, but today it was a $0 tip. So thanks for saving me 20 percent. read more

At about 11 o'clock today, I tried to order food from the to go kiosk. There was a girl sitting down on the ground behind the counter where you couldn't see her. She popped up when I started typing in my order and said, "Don't order anything. We're not making hot food." She had a very pleasant demeanor like I was disturbing whatever she was doing on her phone. Hard for me to understand why they're open but not serving food. I wasn't able to ask because little miss sunshine went back to her phone. read more