Ben&#x27;s Fast Food

Our go-to spot on Larimer Square for an incredible burger and fries. Every visit hits. Food is…read moreconsistently excellent, and the team keeps the energy high even late after an Avs game. Big shoutout to Chris at the front. He runs the door like a pro and sets the tone from the moment you walk in. Great to hear new locations are coming to Las Vegas and LA. We'll be there.

Our group visited on a Sunday afternoon, they were virtually empty around 3 pm which was good for…read moreus. We had immediate service and food was ready within a few minutes. It is a small menu so be prepared as it's just burger and fries, which was fine for us. 2 burgers (a double NADC, a kids burger), 1 side of fries and 1 cocktail = roughly $45. That's not a cheap burger and Fries lunch ... without the cocktail it's about $30. Just something to keep in mind. Burgers were good, a little greasy, they allowed burger modifications to remove items but you can't items. Personally I wished they had the option to swap out cheeses but understand they want a limited menu at this restaurant for a reason. Fries were crispy and a good portion. Sadly this place just didn't hit all the marks for me based on price and options for me. Worth a try though as I like to visit new spots.

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Fries and a cola

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The Original Chubby's

2.7(601 reviews)

2.8 mi•Northwest

Solid smothered green chile burrito hit the spot! So good. You gotta try it! Hit the sweet spot at…read more5pm and there was no wait and service was great

I just moved back to Denver and the Smothered fries still taste the same as I remembered it! I…read moreforgot to add chicharones to my fries but it was still delicious. Green chili is still very spicy so if you can't handle heat I don't recommend getting it lol. Customer service still isn't up to par, and I feel like every time I come somehow they always mess up my order or forget about my order. It doesn't stop me from coming though, cause it does get pretty busy.

Steak burrito special

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Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard

2.9(132 reviews)

2.0 mi•Uptown, Southwest

Great breakfast burritos and breakfast potatoes. I look forward to trying their burgers and frozen…read moredesserts.

Burger is great! However, there was a small plastic piece somewhere in the burger- I was chewing…read moreit, and I'll attach a pic -GREAT burger, but chew thoroughly! Not sure because this could've easily been 5 star show

3.0 mi•Cherry Creek, Southeast

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Mason's Famous Lobster Rolls - Denver

3.9(140 reviews)

My lobster roll was quite delicious, and the price was good/average…read more It was $45 for the larger Bar Harbor lobster roll combo, including a Diet Coke and potato chips. This is a boring casual place in Denver. So I took the food to go and ate outside on a bench - a beautiful afternoon - and I went across the street and picked up two cans of white wine at Whole Foods

Well, this is a mixed review as some of my visit was good, some not so good…read more I saw this on my Yelp app shortly after I arrived in Denver, and while lobster is my favorite food, I am always a bit dubious to eating lobster in a beef eating place like Colorado! Still, it sounded great and I made my way there with a coworker on my last day in Denver. We walked in and there was no one there, but it was past lunch. It was bright and looked like other lobster roll restaurants I have been to in Boston. We looked at the menu and both ordered the same thing- a hot Connecticut Roll with a side cup of Clam Chowder. We sat down and waited as the 2 staff prepared our food, and while we the only ones in there, every table was dirty, so we hesitatingly sat down at the cleanest one and waited. A few minutes later, they brought our food out to us, but we had to ask her to clean the table, which she quickly got a bottle of spray and a towel and wiped our table down. I dove into the Clam Chowder and was immediately disappointed- it was barely even warm, thin, watery and without flavor. I tried to spice it up with salt, pepper and hot sauce to no avail. Now, the lobster roll was a different story- bun toasted perfectly, the lobster meat layered inside with hot butter, I took a bite and was in heaven. The roll was good, so that saved the day- I would not order the chowder again, though. I sent to the bathroom to wash my hands and was immediately hit with the stench of sewer, so that was a real turnoff. This could be a 5 star place if they fixed the simple things. I would only come back here to get a lobster roll to go.

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Snarf's Sandwiches

4.1(329 reviews)

1.4 mi•CBD, Northwest

Delectable sandwich & Greek salad! I'm originally from New…read moreYork so I wanted authentic taste and a crisp flavor bursts in my layers of Greek salad. My spirits and digestive system were super satisfied. It was a legit NY style deli/ bagel shop. Everything I desired was met! I even left with a fabulous new sticker for my collection!

Ordered the super club from "off the menu" menu and it is very good…read more Portion size is good and the ingredients are fresh. I get downtown and Denver are expensive but $20 for a footlong sub is a little pricey.

7.7 mi•Stapleton, Northeast

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Smoked Brisket w/ BBQ Sauce & Swiss Cheese

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Free stickers!

In-N-Out Burger

3.9(71 reviews)

I'd give In-N-Out Burger a fast food 4/5. I've only been to the Central Park, Denver, Co location…read moreand it was only because my friend likes it and wanted me to try it. I had the double cheeseburger and it was good for a fast food burger. The chocolate shake as well was good. I liked the thin almost potato stick-like fries. I can understand why the In-N-Out burger has a loyal following.

Sadly, turns out I'm just not an in-out girl. No shade to them! They have a huge cult following and…read morethat's fantastic for them. I'm not a fan of pickles and while I ordered a plain burger was not informed it would have their special sauce and it's def not my jam. So I had to scrape off all of that but the taste of pickles lingers. IFYKYK. Clearly I did not know. Our fries literally were like eating cardboard. We don't know if we got a bad batch but were uninterested in grabbing another order and wasting more food. And lastly, yeah I'm sorry I'm not giving a rave review (as I said, turns out I'm not their clientele), I ordered a vanilla shake and it was pretty bland with barely the vanilla flavor and not very cold. Could have just been a bad day! But didn't make me want to come back. Sorry in and out!

2.8 mi•Five Points, Northwest

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Shake Shack RiNo

3.3(377 reviews)

Excellent burger, nice chicken sandwich, and cold beer totally hit the spot when we were in the…read morearea.

Its hard for me to give this place a good rating. I really do want to but I just cant seem to do…read moreit. This place use to be really awesome. But it seems like every time I go in there now days, its almost impossible just to get any of the staff to acknowledge that you're even there, they make you wait at the counter so long until you decide the wait isn't worth the food. This place has definitely gone down hill in a major way.

Menu and ordering area

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View of the area behind the wall - where food/shakes are prepared.

Gyroz

4.2(296 reviews)

2.0 mi•Uptown, Southwest

Favorite!! I'd eat here every day and be perfectly happy about it…read more I always get the chicken sandwich. The seasoning on the chicken is so good, and you never get any chicken surprise, if you know what I mean. They trim it really well. Huge appreciation for that! If they sold the chicken by the cup I'd buy it and just snack on it! Pro tip for the chicken sandwich: add lettuce and feta, then get a side of the salad dressing and drizzle it over the top. So good. Legit one of those sandwiches you start thinking about later. The fries are extra good too. Crispy on the outside, fluffy in the middle, and the seasoning on them is flavorful and salty in the best way. If they served Coke products, this place would be a 6 out of 5 :)

TLDR; Just get a gyro to go. Spanakopita not great…read more E Colfax gets a little seedy so it's not the most pleasant restaurant to walk to but the restaurant itself is clean. Order at the counter and have a sit while they prepare your food. The cashier was friendly. Food was ready in about 7 minutes I got the Beef Gyro Combo and the Spanakopita. Beef Gyro was excellent. Very tasty and filling. The fries were lightly salted, which was perfect. The veggies were fresh and crunchy. Spanakopita was not good. I did not finish it. It was nice and flaky, but the taste was off and the aftertaste was gross. Wouldn't recommend. Total was $23.49 after tip. Would definitely come back for just a gyro. The meal is just a little too much for me. Worth stopping by.

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Really, really good falafels

In-N-Out Burger

3.6(201 reviews)

3.8 mi

Been to in and out but haven't been impressed much until this recent visit…read more Caesar took our order and was patient with me while I tried to order some off the menu variation I found online. I hear a lot of ppl spicing up things from their on menu items while ordering so I felt comfortable. Paid and received a juicy and tasty cheeseburger that wasn't dry! My last few visits the burger has always been dry at different locations. Fries were the usual meh but their fresh so a win there. When I'm back in Denver I'll revisit this location.

I am a California girl so In and Out holds a special place in my heart. I was thrilled when they…read morecame to Colorado. This location lives up to their reputation. The food was hot, fresh and tasty. I always order off the secret menu. lol. The building was clean and well maintained. The girl at the counter was awesome and very efficient. I will surely return to this location.

5.7 mi•Park Hill, Northeast

Lots of seats available during a late weekday afternoon

I'm very upset my order came out like this

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Famous Philly Cheese Steaks

3.9(368 reviews)

Love this place! Their phillies are legit. Staff is great. Just a solid greasy spoon.read more

Really good cheesesteak!…read more I met a friend here for dinner, the Parking is kind of scarce so try looking at side streets if possible. When we arrived, we took a quick look at the menu and placed our order with the cashier. We then waited inside for our food. They have a couple of tables inside but more outside. The day we went it was raining so definitely sit outside if you can. The cheesesteak did not come with fries, so I added those for an additional cost. I ordered a large side of fries, but it definitely looked like a single serving. The fries themselves were very crispy though so good quality control on the freshness. The cheesesteak itself was massive! I did order it without onions, so besides the modification, it was really great! It was chopped steak, which I found a little tougher to eat because every time I took a bite some would fall out. I would rather have had it be slices or even strips instead, just for better eating purposes. But the overall flavor was amazing! They also had a cannoli that my friend tried and he really enjoyed it. Overall, I definitely think I would go back and maybe try another cheesesteak they had on the menu.

Cute and clean

Philly Cheese steak large size.

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Birch beer on the patio

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3 years ago

Ben's Fast Food is a hidden gem when it comes to healthy dining options. Nestled in the heart of the city, this restaurant offers a refreshing twist to the fast food scene, focusing on nutritious and wholesome meals that do not compromise on taste. As a health-conscious individual, I was eager to give this place a try, and I must say, it exceeded my expectations. Upon entering Ben's Fast Food, I was greeted by a clean and inviting atmosphere. The menu featured a diverse range of options, from salads and wraps to grain bowls and lean protein choices. I appreciated their commitment to using fresh, locally sourced ingredients, which reflected in the vibrant colors and flavors of each dish. For my appetizer, I opted for the Quinoa Avocado Salad. The bed of nutrient-packed quinoa was generously topped with ripe avocados, cherry tomatoes, and a zesty citrus dressing. The combination was both refreshing and satisfying, setting the tone for the rest of my meal. Moving on to the main course, I chose the Grilled Chicken Wrap. The tender, grilled chicken breast was perfectly seasoned and paired with crisp lettuce, crunchy vegetables, and a light yogurt-based sauce, all wrapped in a whole wheat tortilla. The flavors blended harmoniously, creating a delicious and guilt-free indulgence. What truly impressed me about Ben's Fast Food was their attention to dietary needs and preferences. They offered gluten-free and vegan options, making it inclusive for all diners. I had the pleasure of trying their Vegan Mushroom Burger, which boasted a flavorful mushroom patty, accompanied by a colorful medley of roasted vegetables and a tangy house-made sauce. It was a delightful alternative to traditional fast food burgers. To complete my meal, I couldn't resist trying one of their freshly squeezed juices. The Green Detox juice, a blend of spinach, kale, cucumber, and apple, was a refreshing and invigorating choice. It perfectly complemented the meal, leaving me feeling nourished and revitalized. The service at Ben's Fast Food was impeccable, with friendly staff members who were knowledgeable about the menu and genuinely passionate about promoting healthy eating. The speed of service was commendable, making it an ideal spot for those seeking a quick and nutritious meal. In conclusion, Ben's Fast Food is a breath of fresh air in the fast food industry, offering a wide range of wholesome and delicious options that cater to various dietary preferences. Whether you're a health enthusiast or simply looking for a guilt-free dining experience, this restaurant is a must-visit. I left feeling satisfied, energized, and with a newfound appreciation for healthy eating. read more

Ben's Fast Food - newamerican - Updated September 2026

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