Good times was one the first places i ate at in Colorado when my wife and moved here and it’s been one of our guilty pleasures ever since. Always good food and friendly staff. I was shocked when you made it part of the list but it is absolutely worth it!
I love good times. It used to be pricy but now everyone is pricy. They have the best chile cheese fry’s in Denver. Keep it local. It blows all of the others out of the water. I was sad to see a few close recently. I’m glad you plugged’em I have to admit I’ve not tried any of the others you mentioned but I guess I’ll check’em out when I’m down South.
I live near three of these, the Piper Inn being one. Love the Piper!! I'm fairly near Undici's, and my sister-in-law lives two blocks away from it! The furthest place is Cherry Tomato, and it looks like it is worth heading toward downtown. It looks easy to get to, so I'm making plans!! Great video! Thanks!
Yep. I’d take a good times over most burger joints. In and out is fine if you want salty and greasy fries but as far as a burger, GT. They actually have a decent breakfast burrito too.
Fun post, thank you! About the Piper, go for the vibe. This is a great little place especially in the summer! So unassuming and the staff is very nice.Welcoming, warm and friendly. In all honesty, I think they need to hold back a little in the salt, and I love salt! But try the Piper, great little neighborhood place!
Piper Inn. Order the wings get the sauce Asian medium or hot. Those to this day are my favorite. Another fun fact you can buy the sauce if you love it that much and make them at home
agree with Goodtimes and add ... Chubby's and Santiago's (the sauce on the chili fries at Good times comes from here). will have to try others also Wokanos (orange Chicken and Honey prawns) a good little dive family owned.
I questioned whether undici would be worth the trip to Englewood. And then you went cherry tomato… which is the reason I questioned the journey lol. I’ll try it out. Thanks, love the piper cantonese wings are the way to go!!
Come on Man !! Learn how to pronounce Santiago's. Good Grief. And by the way, I stand for their breakfast burritos. Try them again with a side of green chili for dipping. THE BOMB !!
I have lived in Colorado my whole life. I'm sixty one and have eaten at every restaurant except Donut House. His reviews are dead on, I personally know the owner's of Undici and have been eating there since they opened. El Tequileno best Mexican restaurant, A ki in Englewood, owned by Kevin and Bonnie, best Sushi restaurant in Denver. I was good friends with the original chief at the Piper in, in the eighties he was Cantonese and at that time the wings were the best in Denver.
Native here, i wasn't aware of three of these items. For me, i appreciate a simple but delicious cake donut. Been wanting to try Piper Inn, i like Good Times, but from my experience the pattie is overcooked. It seems most fast food chains overcook their beef patties. I think that stems from someone getting sick at a Jack In the Box over 20 years ago that received national attention.
Mmm, the wild sauce or whatever it’s called at Good Times is so good. I’d like to add to your list as a 36 year old native - Willy’s Wings in Morrison and Benny Blanco’s in Cap Hill are my favorite wings and pizza in Colorado, respectively.
Man it's nice to know I'm not the only one who likes Good Times! I'm a 67 year old Denver Native (though I live in Aurora), and for me Good Times has by far the best burgers and fries of any fast food type place in the metro area. The problem is there just aren't enough of them! I live in the NE Aurora area known as the Tower Triangle, and the closest GT is on Mississippi and Airport. Regardless, their burgers and fries are way above the national chains like McDonald's, BK, etc. their dipping sauce and custard are really good as well. Great to see Good Times at the top of your list. You mentioned In And Out; I like their service and burgers, but their fries are too thin and skimpy for my taste--not to mention the long lines at the drive up.
Piper is the best. The Asian hot wings are amazing. The Cantonese food is taken by the last set of cooks there. The egg rolls and potstickers are yum. It is great! Voodoo donut is Satanic.
Any of the Burger Havens!! We used to go to Grandpa's Burger Haven, when it was on 44th just west of Sheridan. I think it changed to a granddaughter's name, but it might not be there anymore.
Piper Inn does have the best wings I've had in Denver. Who is better? Piper Inn Wings are pricey but well worth it. Undici Ristorante looks tempting as it is right across the street from one of the best thai restaurants in Denver called Aungs Bangkok Cafe. Good TImes isn't terrible and worthy of this list. Good Times is better then In and Out. I'll have to check out Cherry Tomatoes
My gripe is that Good Times used to offer pepperjack cheese for a while, but always had cheddar cheese as an option. It looks like they dropped that and only have American cheese.
Love me some Good Times, maybe a little too much. But I would suggest that you stay away from the one at 808 E Colfax probably after dinner time. The food becomes a greasy, we don’t really care kind of place. But the rest of their places are all awesome for fast food that is a cut above the rest. Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger and onion rings or chili cheese fries and a large drink. Pretty hard to beat this.
Good Times has gone down hill the last few years. But not horrible. Different genre, you have to check out The Creamery. 30th & Curtis. Mexican, family owned for I believe over 50 or 60 years. Eat in your car or at Curtis Park. If you know you know
No mention of Columbine Steakhouse, The Lookin Good, El Huerto Family Mexican Restaurant (aka Maxs Mexican Restaurant), Yummy Station, Szechuans (6th and garrison), Sushi Uokura, or Jim's/Grandpas Burger.....im disappointed. Also Good Times does not belong on the list at all. Its a mediocre fast food chain.
Noticed this as well. I think he minced his words up a bit. I ran into Sam last year at a pool party and I can assure you his physique suggests he does indeed enjoy the occasional donut.
Good Times was once very good. Not so much the last few years. So disagree with that choice. Cavatelli's is my choice for most underrated Denver restaurant.
So glad you finally got to both Undici and Steahouse 10. And pumping up Undici is so deserving. I told you and you’ve got to power lunch upstairs at Steakhouse 10. Oh and don’t miss out on that Taco place you mentioned. Cochino in Englewood has got to be the best hipster mixed posh people taco scene around. And at nearby Cherry Hills you can forget you like Sushi Den And FYI I got settled on the water in Maine.
I used to love Good Times until I realized how bland their meat is. They don't even put salt on the patties. Once I realized that, I started going less. Their spoon benders are the best custard you can get tho
How about a list of OVERATED restaurants? I have a couple. Coyote Ugly and Casa Bonita. The first because there's nothing original on the menu. No flair. People don't go there for food. And the second, because the last couple of times that I was there, after years of being a working cook, I realized the cheese enchiladas are nothing more than chunks of Velveeta wrapped up in tortillas and placed under a salamander. Seriously?!?! I know it's a great place to take your kids, it's famous now because of South Park (a town nothing like depicted), but I could have a stroke and still make better Mexican food than they can. It's all kid's food, but the sopaipillas are good.
this dude lost all his cred with the Goodtimes recommendation. My stomach will digest uncooked parasite and virus infected swine bile, but Goodtimes had me on a toilet for two hours. Absolute trash. all these recs are sus as best.
Good times was one the first places i ate at in Colorado when my wife and moved here and it’s been one of our guilty pleasures ever since. Always good food and friendly staff. I was shocked when you made it part of the list but it is absolutely worth it!
LAMARS doughnuts 🍩 😋 pricey but great and filling!
Billy's Inn on 44th and Lowell has incredible Mexican food
Love that place.
You’ve got to try THE PORKLET in Aurora, best Korean Fried Chicken and Tonkatsu! Best Korean Fried Chicken bar none!
Started going to the Piper in 1981
I sold my condo in Denver a couple years ago and so glad I did. I will say that I have been to 3 out of 5 of these and I agree with you.
I love good times. It used to be pricy but now everyone is pricy. They have the best chile cheese fry’s in Denver. Keep it local. It blows all of the others out of the water. I was sad to see a few close recently. I’m glad you plugged’em I have to admit I’ve not tried any of the others you mentioned but I guess I’ll check’em out when I’m down South.
Grandma’s original chubbies would like a word 😂
😂😂😂 you’re definitely not from Denver. Original Chubby’s has the best chile cheese fries and it’s not even close
Good Times is the best... Fresh lettuce and tomato... Grilled bun deliciousness. And their shakes are fantastic too! Way to go Sam!!
I live near three of these, the Piper Inn being one. Love the Piper!! I'm fairly near Undici's, and my sister-in-law lives two blocks away from it! The furthest place is Cherry Tomato, and it looks like it is worth heading toward downtown. It looks easy to get to, so I'm making plans!! Great video! Thanks!
interesting list. expand your horizons, head up to woody's wings & things up towards westminster
I love Cafe Jordano's Italian restaurant. They have the classics dishes but also have dishes not found in typical Italian restaurants.
Good times is 100% better than in n out.. Good list
Costs more though
Yep. I’d take a good times over most burger joints. In and out is fine if you want salty and greasy fries but as far as a burger, GT. They actually have a decent breakfast burrito too.
Wow! I'll have to check out Good Times. I've been to Cherry Tomato many times! Agree, it's good!
Fun post, thank you! About the Piper, go for the vibe. This is a great little place especially in the summer! So unassuming and the staff is very nice.Welcoming, warm and friendly. In all honesty, I think they need to hold back a little in the salt, and I love salt! But try the Piper, great little neighborhood place!
Piper Inn. Order the wings get the sauce Asian medium or hot. Those to this day are my favorite. Another fun fact you can buy the sauce if you love it that much and make them at home
Really love your content, and we have loved UnDici for years.
agree with Goodtimes and add ... Chubby's and Santiago's (the sauce on the chili fries at Good times comes from here).
will have to try others
also Wokanos (orange Chicken and Honey prawns) a good little dive family owned.
good times does have at least 2 walk in and sit down restaurants one in and highlands ranch and one in south lands
There was one on Wadsworth Pkwy, just south of I-70, with a dining room that I used to go to.
Underrated: Reelfish, Loco Hermanos, Pepper Asian Bistro II, Holy Crepe... just to name a few
Check out Milas Cantina, 6th and Clarkson. Stopped today for the first time. Very impressed.
I questioned whether undici would be worth the trip to Englewood. And then you went cherry tomato… which is the reason I questioned the journey lol. I’ll try it out. Thanks, love the piper cantonese wings are the way to go!!
My favorite donut in Denver area is Parlor Donuts. So many cronuts there
You sir, are 100% correct about Good Times. Damn... I haven't been there in a while... Yes... the Double Cheeseburger. Damn.
Later gator
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Come on Man !! Learn how to pronounce Santiago's. Good Grief. And by the way, I stand for their breakfast burritos. Try them again with a side of green chili for dipping. THE BOMB !!
I have lived in Colorado my whole life. I'm sixty one and have eaten at every restaurant except Donut House. His reviews are dead on, I personally know the owner's of Undici and have been eating there since they opened. El Tequileno best Mexican restaurant, A ki in Englewood, owned by Kevin and Bonnie, best Sushi restaurant in Denver. I was good friends with the original chief at the Piper in, in the eighties he was Cantonese and at that time the wings were the best in Denver.
good times is the best!!
Love to see places close to home. ❤
Native here, i wasn't aware of three of these items. For me, i appreciate a simple but delicious cake donut. Been wanting to try Piper Inn, i like Good Times, but from my experience the pattie is overcooked. It seems most fast food chains overcook their beef patties. I think that stems from someone getting sick at a Jack In the Box over 20 years ago that received national attention.
Mmm, the wild sauce or whatever it’s called at Good Times is so good. I’d like to add to your list as a 36 year old native - Willy’s Wings in Morrison and Benny Blanco’s in Cap Hill are my favorite wings and pizza in Colorado, respectively.
Also, I don’t think those two are underrated. I think people know how great they are. Just wanted to share a couple good grub joints with everyone.
Thank you, love to hear about good & best food. Love the custard at Good Times. Pass Piper Inn, heard they are good but not tried.
Donut House...yes
Piper is the best.
These videos are honest, good times definitely has some good burgers. The fries are on point too.
Man it's nice to know I'm not the only one who likes Good Times! I'm a 67 year old Denver Native (though I live in Aurora), and for me Good Times has by far the best burgers and fries of any fast food type place in the metro area. The problem is there just aren't enough of them! I live in the NE Aurora area known as the Tower Triangle, and the closest GT is on Mississippi and Airport. Regardless, their burgers and fries are way above the national chains like McDonald's, BK, etc. their dipping sauce and custard are really good as well. Great to see Good Times at the top of your list.
You mentioned In And Out; I like their service and burgers, but their fries are too thin and skimpy for my taste--not to mention the long lines at the drive up.
I live very near that Good Times on Buckley. Great guacamole burgers!!
You should check out “Dad’s Doughnuts” down in Colorado Springs. Amazing Cronuts.
Have you tried Big Sky Burger in Lakewood? It's a Korean take on burgers and some of the best burgers and best fries I've had
DOMO Please. The back garden alone is worth the cost of a visit. Not to mention the amazing traditional Japanese dishes are just amazing.
Good times breakfast burritos are great !
Piper is the best. The Asian hot wings are amazing. The Cantonese food is taken by the last set of cooks there. The egg rolls and potstickers are yum. It is great! Voodoo donut is Satanic.
I love Piper Inn. Friendly servers and the best wings anywhere.
City Donuts on Colfax btwn Eudora & Elm. Overnight proofing!
Jim's Burger Haven.
Any of the Burger Havens!! We used to go to Grandpa's Burger Haven, when it was on 44th just west of Sheridan. I think it changed to a granddaughter's name, but it might not be there anymore.
undici is so good highly recommend
Have you tired Bistro Barbes in Park Hill before? Amazing place that flies under the radar
Almost went to Piper inn tonight for wings!
Piper Inn does have the best wings I've had in Denver. Who is better? Piper Inn Wings are pricey but well worth it. Undici Ristorante looks tempting as it is right across the street from one of the best thai restaurants in Denver called Aungs Bangkok Cafe. Good TImes isn't terrible and worthy of this list. Good Times is better then In and Out. I'll have to check out Cherry Tomatoes
My gripe is that Good Times used to offer pepperjack cheese for a while, but always had cheddar cheese as an option. It looks like they dropped that and only have American cheese.
try we knead donut wadsworth behind gunther todys
Yeah, I always got sweet potato fries but suddenly-poof- gone
Love me some Good Times, maybe a little too much. But I would suggest that you stay away from the one at 808 E Colfax probably after dinner time. The food becomes a greasy, we don’t really care kind of place. But the rest of their places are all awesome for fast food that is a cut above the rest. Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburger and onion rings or chili cheese fries and a large drink. Pretty hard to beat this.
Like both the Double CB & Big Daddy Bacon Cheeseburgers!
Whoa! Putting Good Times up against Santiago's. Are you really from Denver?
Swift's Breakfast House Hole in the wall!
Aung's Bangkok Cafe across the street from Undici is some of the best Thai food if you are looking for a good Thai place.
Great scoots my guy
I thought the OG Donut House was in Littleton by the Skate City & Chubb's...
Love Donut House
Check out The Castle on Arapahoe & Broadway in Littleton
The word “undici “ is pronounced “UN dee chee” in Italian. It means eleven.
Good Times has gone down hill the last few years. But not horrible. Different genre, you have to check out The Creamery. 30th & Curtis. Mexican, family owned for I believe over 50 or 60 years. Eat in your car or at Curtis Park. If you know you know
The Creamery is disgusting!
Good Times in Brighton, Longmont and Greeley have dine in. Don't forget our slightly northern neighbors.
I went to Goodtimes once, for breakfast. They put Mayo on a breakfast sandwich....... I have never gone back.
That would do it for me too. No mayo!!!
King Soopers (in my opinion) is unbeatable for donuts.
If you feel like a hamburger and fries, definitely go to Good Times.
Parlor Doughnuts best Cronuts ever.
If you're even in Aurora... Pearl of Siam. Best. Thai. ANY.WHERE.
I stopped going when they started expecting a tip for fast food! When I have to stand in line (especially outdoors) for food, I'm not tipping!!!
Sorry, but fish filets and fries from Long John Silvers are HEAVEN.
No mention of Columbine Steakhouse, The Lookin Good, El Huerto Family Mexican Restaurant (aka Maxs Mexican Restaurant), Yummy Station, Szechuans (6th and garrison), Sushi Uokura, or Jim's/Grandpas Burger.....im disappointed. Also Good Times does not belong on the list at all. Its a mediocre fast food chain.
Biker Jim’s Gourmet Hot Dogs.
“Despite my appearance” what lol
Noticed this as well. I think he minced his words up a bit. I ran into Sam last year at a pool party and I can assure you his physique suggests he does indeed enjoy the occasional donut.
Hey man you know I was dealing with a lot that summer and you promised not to fat shame me.
I blacked out for a second when I said that.
smh this is easily one of the top 30 most conceited things I've heard Sam say.
Publicly, anyways.
Top 75 overall.
"Despite my appearance"??? What does that mean??
It means in real life I’m shockingly skinny but-as evidenced by my friends roasting me for 2 days straight over this-clearly the joke did not land. 😂
Fair enough
Tony P’s
Good Times was once very good. Not so much the last few years. So disagree with that choice. Cavatelli's is my choice for most underrated Denver restaurant.
So glad you finally got to both Undici and Steahouse 10. And pumping up Undici is so deserving. I told you and you’ve got to power lunch upstairs at Steakhouse 10.
Oh and don’t miss out on that Taco place you mentioned. Cochino in Englewood has got to be the best hipster mixed posh people taco scene around. And at nearby Cherry Hills you can forget you like Sushi Den
And FYI I got settled on the water in Maine.
Piper inn is great
You forgot Hurts Donuts in parker, colorado, best donuts
Good Times is better then In-N-Out by a galaxy and a half
el taco de mexico
YES! But let's keep it, by keeping it our secret
Undici isn't the best Italian restaurant within 500 feet of Undici. Pino's is better.
This video highlights the most underrated, not the best.
Pino’s is also underrated.
Nothing against pinos but definitely not better than Undici
I used to love Good Times until I realized how bland their meat is. They don't even put salt on the patties. Once I realized that, I started going less. Their spoon benders are the best custard you can get tho
I like McDonald’s
Best donut in Denver is Mochinut
And I thought you were serious
How about a list of OVERATED restaurants? I have a couple. Coyote Ugly and Casa Bonita. The first because there's nothing original on the menu. No flair. People don't go there for food. And the second, because the last couple of times that I was there, after years of being a working cook, I realized the cheese enchiladas are nothing more than chunks of Velveeta wrapped up in tortillas and placed under a salamander. Seriously?!?! I know it's a great place to take your kids, it's famous now because of South Park (a town nothing like depicted), but I could have a stroke and still make better Mexican food than they can. It's all kid's food, but the sopaipillas are good.
And good times should change their name to Ultra Fantastic insanely Great times! It's damn good.
😂😂😂😂😂
this dude lost all his cred with the Goodtimes recommendation. My stomach will digest uncooked parasite and virus infected swine bile, but Goodtimes had me on a toilet for two hours. Absolute trash. all these recs are sus as best.