5 Best Burger Spots in Colorado Springs that Locals Rave About

Colorado Springs leans hard into comfort food, and burgers are front and center—greasy‑spoon classics, green‑chile smothered patties, and chef‑y twists all live here. These five spots are the ones locals keep bringing up.

1. The Skirted Heifer

If you’ve seen a photo of a burger in the Springs with a crazy halo of melted, crispy cheese around it, that’s probably the Skirted Heifer. It’s small, casual, and always busy—because that “cheese skirt” is no joke.

They start with a solid, juicy patty and then melt an absurd amount of cheddar around it on the griddle, letting it crisp up into a lacy, crunchy ring. Toppings lean fun and flavorful: green chile, house pickles, signature sauces, and fresh veggies. The combination of juicy center + crunchy cheese edges makes it one of the most distinctive burgers in town.

2. The Green Line Grill

Green Line Grill is a local favorite for classic, flat‑top smashburgers that taste like the best version of a roadside diner burger. The space is basic and unfussy; the food is the whole point.

Thin patties are smashed on the griddle until the edges get crispy and caramelized, then stacked with American cheese, grilled onions, and your choice of toppings. The Green Line Burger (with grilled onions, pickles, cheese, and their sauce) is a go‑to order. Add fresh‑cut fries and maybe a shake, and you’ve got one of the easiest, most satisfying meals in the Springs.

3. Bingo Burger (Colorado Springs)

Originally from Pueblo, Bingo Burger brings its Colorado‑proud burger game to the Springs with a fun, colorful atmosphere. They focus on using local beef and ingredients and it shows in the flavor.

Burgers here often feature roasted Pueblo chiles, sharp cheeses, and creative sauce combos. The classic Bingo Burger with a beef‑and‑bacon patty and roasted chiles is the local favorite, but turkey and veggie options are strong too. Pair it with hand‑cut fries (you can get them with truffle oil or green chile) and a local craft beer.

4. Drifter’s Hamburgers

Drifter’s is the Springs’ answer to the “In‑N‑Out but local” craving—simple menu, fast service, and a big focus on fresh ingredients. It looks like a straightforward drive‑through burger joint, but locals speak about it with serious loyalty.

Burgers are thin, griddled, and dressed in classic California style: lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, cheese, and a tangy special sauce. You can double or triple up the patties, add green chile, and grab a shake on the side. It’s the kind of spot people swear by for a quick but actually good burger that doesn’t feel like chain fast food.

5. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Bad Daddy’s is a regional chain, but the Colorado Springs locations have a strong local following thanks to big, over‑the‑top burgers and a fun, sports‑bar atmosphere.

You can build your own or pick from a menu of wild combinations—burgers topped with fried mozzarella, bacon jam, jalapeños, fried eggs, or house‑made slaw. Patties are thick and juicy, and they do a solid job with both beef and non‑beef options (buffalo, chicken, black bean). Add in crispy tater tots, loaded fries, and a good draft beer selection, and you’ve got an easy go‑to for groups and families.