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My son and I came here for dinner while we had a layover at Denver airport. This was one of the…read morefew places that was open late. We had about another hour before we board our flight. Service was fine. Got the food pretty fast. Fries are crunchy and burger is good. I would come back and eat here if I ever come through Denver airport again.

Food was good as expected. Shake shack has great burgers. I was disappointed that the "shake"…read moremenu was VERY limited. I was looking forward to a nice new treat to try but had to settle for the black and white (which was still good). The counter cashier was non-chalant to the point of almost rude. All in all was good, but didn't live up to the experience I've had at other locations.

Shake Shack bar.

Have to ask for burger well done if you want no pink. Oops

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McDonald's

1.8(134 reviews)

0.3 mi

This Concourse C McD's is solid - we got what we ordered, lightning fast, piping hot, and they even…read moreremembered my requested substitution. The staff were all working hard and super efficiently. It's McDonald's in an airport - so set your expectations accordingly, but we had a great experience on this trip through DEN.

I think it's so funny that all the other food locations in the terminal have a QR code you can scan…read moreto leave your feedback but this location has a stand with emoji buttons to indicate if you're satisfied or not. I wonder if they get accrued at the end of the day or if the workers get to see the points rack up in real time. What a dystopian world we live in. Anyways. You can mobile order for pick up here. NONE of their deals are applicable, nor are any of the reward points applicable, but I can understand that as it would be utter ADDITIONAL chaos here I'm sure. I got a 10 piece chicken nugget meal for pick up. Nuggets were standard. I ordered hot mustard and honey mustard...ended up getting 2 sweet and sour sauces instead. The fries were undercooked and limp. Not the best, but what can you do?

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Smashburger

2.1(440 reviews)

0.3 mi

First the service was amazing! Ilean at the counter was super helpful and fun!…read more For a burger in the airport. Very fast and tasty. Only they forgot to take off the tomatoes. Fries were really hot. Well it was an airport so nothing special about the seating at the gate.

Way back in the mists of time, Johnny Carson once joked, "I just saw that McDonald's served their…read more100th million hamburger. They've had to have killed what, six cows by now?" Well, I'm afraid that applies to Smashburger as well. Look, I know that a smashburger by its nature is supposed to be thin. I also know that prices at the airport are wince-inducing by nature. But this sadly is the extent of my excuses for this place. I'll give one star for the decent service and the Arnold Palmer. But as to the rest? Ehh...it's a crowded, chaotic mess inside (again, it's the airport) but there's no reason for a stale bun, fries as hard as glass, and a burger patty that's paper thin. What's more, I got the DOUBLE! I'm not a burger snob. Heck, I had high hopes getting the double western-style cheeseburger. But with the dry bun, drier non-existent patty, and hard fries, I can't give this any more than a single star. Congrats, Smashburger. You've officially earned the 'Worst Burger Ever' award in my book. This place scores a 1 out of 5 on the 'CTJ Scale', as noted below. 5 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Jesus good. Would be OK passing away after finishing a plate here. 4 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Mary good. Would be OK having a nosh here with Mother Mary. 3 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Joseph good. Would be OK having a beer here with Jesus' Dad. 2 out of 5 stars: Come-to-the-Apostles good. Meh. Wouldn't have my last supper here. 1 out of 5 stars: Come-to-Nobody good. I wouldn't have my penultimate supper here, either.

Where's the staff?

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Snarf's Sandwiches

4.1(152 reviews)

0.4 mi

we had a lay over in Denver stopped to get a Italian sandwich THE BEST SANDWICH EVER...very tastyread more

Trying to find decent food in any airport is always a challenge and the price is always extra…read moreinflated. I've eaten at Snarf's before in the downtown area years ago and enjoyed their sandwiches so I figured I'd give the airport location a try. I ordered the Italian sandwich with all of the normal toppings (pickle, lettuce, tomato, mayo, mustard and giardiniera) They were busy but the sandwich did not take too long, the bread was warm and toasty and it was packed with meat. Careful with the giardiniera as it is quite spicy. At the $13 price point for the seven inch sandwich I thought it was the best airport deal I've found in a long time.

Beverages and pick up counter

BLT with everything but onions and pickles

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Chick-fil-A

3.5(106 reviews)

2.9 mi

Came to this location while I had a layover. The line looked really long, but Chick-fil-A is…read moretypically known for their efficiency and getting people in and out of their drive-thru quickly, so I was hoping this would be the same case when it came to ordering at the counter. I waited in line for about 5-7 minutes, which wasn't too bad, considering there were a ton of people in front of me. Miriam took my order and was pleasant and helpful. I ordered a number 3 (nuggets, drink, and fries). From the time I ordered to getting my food it took about 3 minutes, which I found to be fast. The nuggets were hot, the fries were fresh, and the Diet Coke was crisp.

Chicken filet dash A is located in Terminal B within the central food area just off the escalators…read more The line is as long as the TSA line but moves much faster. They fill your drink and condiments at the cash register then shuffle you to the side and wait for your name to be called. Carried my sandwich to Terminal C and just waiting for someone to ask- "Where'd you get Chick-filet?" The fans are everywhere I'm telling you. I directed the hungry fellow to the hallowed ground and he gave me his eternal thanks. The waffle fries were not as crispy as I've had at other restaurants so those were disappointing. The green leaf lettuce was pretty wilted like it was left out for a day.

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Shake Shack

2.9(28 reviews)

0.0 mi

The new food court on Concourse A is open and it contains a Shake Shack. That's exciting to have a…read morenew place to eat. Saw the servers training and they were so happy. Can't wait to try the food. Clean space and well lit.

This was my first time trying Shake Shack (certainly not my first time eating at an airport…read moreconcessionaire version of a restaurant though!). Because of that, I almost didn't try it, but I was in the mood for a burger so decided to go for it. I opted for the bar due to the long lines at the regular service counter. I was really pleasantly surprised by how quickly the food came out! The burger was good and I really enjoyed the fries. I wish I had ordered the Shack Burger as my first experience but went with the Smoke Shack instead. It was good, but the peppers felt a little out of place. I wish they had bottles of ketchup. I'm a little bit of a ketchup fiend with hot, crispy fries and I hate having to open a bunch of little packets. I was talking with the guy next to me about Shake Shack (he's a frequent diner) and asked about the quality here vs a stand-alone and he said this location does a really good job. I'd stop in again for sure. Bar staff was super friendly too!

Stack Shack

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McDonald's

1.8(129 reviews)

0.7 mi

This mcdonald's is good, but the service is mid. it took around 5 minutes to get my food which isnt…read morebad, i ordered a deluxe mccrispy with no onions, no pickles, and no tomatoes, but when I opened the box to see my mccrispy there was a slice of tomato inside, i said i wanted no tomatoes but they literally put a slice of tomato inside my mccrispy, and the lettuce was scattered all over the box, i had to put some aside just so i can eat my mccrispy in peace but the good part about my order was i ordered a medium ice tea, but they gave me a large! but although they added tomatoes and just tossed extra lettuce inside, and thought medium was the large cup, its still a great mcdonalds, last time i came here they had very good service and everything was neat. one of the best places to eat before your flight! (even though they got my order wrong)

McDonald's is McDonald's - their food isn't bad and it isn't great, but it surely does hit the spot…read moreand I enjoy it! I do have to say that this location's speed of service is like lightning. One minute I'm ordering my food and then it's already served. That's a huge win in my book especially at this high traffic area.

Receipt not worth $13

Not a strawberry banana smoothie

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Steve's Snappin' Dogs

3.6(328 reviews)

0.3 mi

This place is a nice change of pace to "airport food". It nicely fills the gap between trashy fast…read morefood, and hyper expensive airport sit down meals. The service is quick and friendly, and the decor is American Sports Bar. You can have a "designer hot dog" , and a beer, and watch sports, for around $20, which is a bargain in airport dollars.

This is probably the highest rating I've ever given an airport eatery. What a nice surprise! My…read moreChicago dog was spot on. Service was fast and friendly. Beer was cold and not outrageously priced. This place is officially better than the ballpark!

Nice selection of on tap beers

Denver Dog & Atlanta Slaw Dog!

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Done Out/Takeaway!

QDOBA Mexican Eats

3.1(50 reviews)

0.0 mi

This was a great stop for us at the Denver airport. The staff here was really kind and patient and…read moremade sure to make our order exactly how we wanted it. Even when I asked for so much of this meal on the side, they did it with no questions asked! I also just love the seating and dining in this portion of the terminal in B. I think there's also a QDOBA in terminal A as well but I just like this one a little better. Tons of spaces to sit and for some reason it just doesn't feel as busy and hectic as the rest of the airport. This was a good meal option. I really enjoyed my bowl so much I contemplated getting a second one. For airport food, this was just a fantastic experience and I'm glad we decided to eat here!!

This is an entry series of reviews I'm making for restaurants I've eaten in on a mission trip I'm…read moregoing for Montana. For the first review I'm eating at Qdoba in the Denver International airport! If you don't know what Qdoba essentially is, it's basically just Chipotle, but it's honestly pretty great! Good portion size for a fresh meal with crisp veggies. And the best part? You get a free helping of guac and cheese with your entree! Staff was helpful, and as far as ambiance goes? Well it's a restaurant in an airport so don't expect to come into the billagio or something.

Store front

Hand-smashed-in-house-daily guacamole is best served with freshly fried in-house tortilla chips.

QDOBA Mexican Eats - Grilled quesadillas are stuffed with chef-selected ingredients like grilled steak and hand-sliced,
sautéed-in-house fajita ve...

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Grilled quesadillas are stuffed with chef-selected ingredients like grilled steak and hand-sliced, sautéed-in-house fajita ve...

Panda Express

2.4(147 reviews)

0.6 mi

Delicious fresh orange chicken hit the spot after a long day of Denver delays from the glorious…read moreweather

I got the bigger 3 meat combo plate for $15 plus an eggroll for an additional $2…read more Hands down the worst eggroll I've ever had in my life. The fried rice was terrible, very dry. Of the meats the least offensive was the kung pao chicken, which had zucchini in it. The Beijing beef and orange beef were both way too sweet. The line was very long at dinner time (6pm) but the staff worked efficiently and were all very friendly I don't think I'll ever eat Panda Express ever again in my life. May this review serve as a reminder to me

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Zach S.

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72

9

10 years ago

McDonalds is what it is, but the people that work at this particular location are inexcusably rude. And it's not just one of them, it's all of them. And it's not just on one visit, but a number of them....over a year+ timeframe. The cash registers just need to automated and the staff asked to return to their previous roles at the feet of Satan. But the special hell is reserved for the food delivering staff. Want a straw? You better because they are going to make you be stern and it will cost you a bit of of your good natured soul. They hate you and they want you to know it. The people, no minions, that inhabit this McDonalds aren't going to hell, they are from hell...and they are here to share. read more

Terry P.

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60

0

8 years ago

No wonder there is never a line here, the service is terrible. Do not waste your time, go anywhere else. Would give 1/2 star if you could.

Timothy T.

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140

8

4 years ago

So effing bad. You are open but that's your only claim to fame. You should be embarrassed by your closing crew. You're aweful!

Tommy B.

Elite 25

6

175

151

3 years ago

It is what it is. And what it could possibly be is the best McDonald's ever. I'll let you decide.

Deanne S.

0

33

9

9 years ago

My overpriced hot cakes were HARD. I mean honestly, how hard is it to heat up some hot cakes...

Thanh L.

Elite 26

63

351

157

15 years ago

Typical airport Mickey Ds...

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