Sam’s No. 3

Looking for a good burger downtown? Great service, classic diner setup and the American chili cheese burger you’re looking for!

Sam’s No. 3 is big on personality and so much fun. If you’re in Denver, Sam’s is a must-​do. The menu is ridiculously huge and so are the portions. Bonus: breakfast is served all day!
I highly recommend the Kitchen Sink Skillet. It’s as advertised — large, delicious and overflowing with all the good things.

I really try to go to new places when I go out of town but this is a must stop for me when I visit Denver. If you live breakfast food this is the place to be (and some is served all day!). Huge portions reasonably priced That are so full of flavor. I love the green chili sauce on the skillets. Service is quick and ample seating but come prepared to wait after mid-​morning. Counter service is great for those dining alone or a couple. Huge menu so I’m sure everyone in the group will be satisfied. Gluten free and vegetarian options available.
The skillet, by the way, comes on two plates perfect for sharing. Can’t beat that for 10.99

Sams is the bomb. It’s a typical diner style restaurant and you can find something for everyone on the menu.
For breakfast I recommend one of the breakfast burritos with green chili. Lunch or dinner their burgers are great, they have a variety of sides to choose from (fries, onion rings, salad, etc) and you cannot go wrong with their green chili fries. If you are looking for something on the more healthy spectrum I would recommend the buffalo chicken salad it is HUGE and you probably won’t be able to finish the whole thing.
Service is good, expect a decent wait time for breakfast on weekends.

It’s been here a long time and the décor reflects it. But the food is great and there are a ton of choices. We went there at the suggestion of a hospitality desk worker who said we’d get a lot for our money.
No Kidding!
We each had something from the entrée part of the menu. My pork chops were perfectly cooked, moist and well seasoned. Huge baked potatoes came with our meal. When my colleague asked for adjustment to the salad, it was easily done. Our pies were great, too.
So we went back for breakfast two days later and another evening returned for burgers. Great each and every time!

Amazing!!! Huge portions for breakfast. We enjoyed so much we went back another day.
Fried chicken sandwich was good
Mac and cheese was to die for! Very creamy and cheesy.
Meatloaf melt was very good.
Biscuits and gravy were just okay.
Chicken fiesta salad was very good, huge portion and could definitely share.

5÷14÷2016− Great place to grab breakfast.
* Friendly service
* Huge restaurant = plenty of seating = shorter waiting times (although it was Saturday morning and it was very busy, there was a 40 minute wait) We did see people drinking coffee while they waited, I don’t know if it was complimentary.
* Extensive menu
* Large portions = bang for your buck!
* Clean bathrooms which is a plus!
You can pretty much find everything on this menu. We ordered the Breakfast Quesadilla, Folded flour tortilla w/​melted cheddar, diced bacon & 2 scrambled eggs. Served with homefries, lettuce & tomato, Kickin’ Green Chili & sour cream on the side. We substituted the flour tortilla for the corn tortillas to make Gluten free (8.99). We also ordered the Chorizo Tacos, 3 warm corn tortillas stacked with crispy homefries, chorizo-​egg scrambler & topped w/​jack & cheddar cheeses. Side of tomatillo salsa ($ 9.99). We ate this between 3 people and we had leftovers. You must get the crispy homefries, they were delicious. Especially when you dipped them in that green chili sauce or the side of spicy tomatillo salsa.

I absolutely love this resto for breakfast and/​or brunch. I’ve eaten here at least 3x, the experience is always great. The ambience is cool, persistent, but not overwhelming. It gets pretty busy on Sunday’s, best to come before 10AM.
The Cowboy Benedict is a must try. I ordered my meat med rare, it was cooked to perfection, the Benedict was perfect, poked it and the yolks came running down. Yummy! Also, the fresh Hash Benedict was good, must try! The Bloody Mary’s are fantastic!

Brunch? No question! Come down and have some mimosas or bloodys! The house hot sauces are on point! Not too spicy but flavorful just enough to taste what’s it about! I didn’t try any of the food however, everyone around us seemed to enjoy their meals.
Justin in the other hand, hooked it up! I got off the menu drinks that I thought would take me to the moon, but actually took me to the Galaxy! All in all the ambience is great. Just your old fashion, good eating and awesome sauce drinks! Happy hunting!
PS: Happy Hour’s at

And for my 600^th Unilocal review…
Been here twice and had positive experiences each time. Breakfast skillets are great but to be honest. their bread and butter are the breakfast burritos. I’m a big fan of the Colorado buffalo burrito because it is super unique. The buffalo meat is very tasty and i love the slightly crunchy texture (char).
Service is always friendly even to outsiders such as myself. I liked this spot so much that I even bought a $ 3.50 pint glass.

I’m a fan! I loved the green chili with pork. I also got the chili cheese dog and loaded bloody mary. All for less than $ 20! Come hungry. Leave full! =D

Come here hungry or don’t come at all. Seriously. The portions are enormous!
I ordered the Country Skillet, but I think I ended up getting the Kitchen Sink Skillet instead. It was packed with EVERYthing you could think of – ham, bacon, sausage, onions, bell peppers, cheese, and green chili – topped with two eggs. After eating this for at least 10 – 15 minutes, it looked like I hadn’t even touched anything at all. This dish was greasy and unfortunately, not super flavorful. And thennn, Cholula saved the day!
The boyfriend got the Chorizo and Onion burrito covered in the green chili. My goodness, that thing was HUUUUUUUGE. The flavors were good, but I felt like something was missing.
If you’re looking for a cute diner (Denny’s and Norm’s-esque), then this is definitely the spot. And if you can eat about ten pounds of food in one sitting, then this is 100% the place for you.

I have been living in Denver for nearly three years. Being native to the Midwest, when I read the words ‘diner’ I associate the establishment for a grease pit feeding me in the middle of the night. If this vision resonates with you as well, still try Sam’s No. 3! It is nothing but opposite to the above description.
As we approached the diner, we saw two booths available on the half-​covered patio. We went in and there was no line. I believe we were the second table to request a booth on the patio because the host giggled a bit and said we’d be sat shortly. Within the two minutes we waited while the kind bussers prepared our curbside booth, another three guests requested patio seating! We must have arrived at the right time to score such a hot commodity!
I want to say Kelly was our server, but we heard «Judy» so much I can’t recall! Hahah! (PS… is Judy the owner? She seemed loved as can be!) As I mentioned above, I’ve known all along that Sam’s is much more than a traditional diner, but I still never gave it a try. Don’t ask me why, but if I had to guess it’s likely because I could eat the entire menu! It’s massive and took me 20 minutes to read, weigh options, and finally decide on my meal. Lol. While I appreciate many options, I can’t say it’s best for my dining experiences! #indecisiveatheart Even so, Kelly did an outstanding job! She kept our water filled and bellies FULL. She also answered all of my silly questions and requests!
This place has ginormous serving sizes, and again, options are endless! I ordered the Wedge Salad and Mac & Cheese Dip. I feel like most could define a wedge, but this one was garnished with huge, crispy Onion Rings! And for the dip, what’s that you ask? Yep! Creamy, cheesy mac with Ground Chorizo & Green Chili served with Tortilla Chips (its spicy if curious). We couldn’t believe the speed our meal came out! So quick!!!
I’m fairly certain Kelly was impressed and/​or disgusted when we ordered dessert! How could we not? Their «Flauntas» are a must! Sam’s offers three filling options and three sauce options allowing you to customize the sweetly fried tortilla exactly how your heart desires! We of course ordered it Fried Cheesecake Style with Chocolate Sauce & Vanilla Ice Cream!
I woke today wanting to return tomorrow… Which, I might (my tummy needs a break!). Thanks for making our Saturday a tasty one!

I read other reviews and picked Sam’s No. 3 over Syrup at the last minute, mostly because it was a few blocks closer to my hotel. It was ok, and would be good to bring visitors to because of the Triple D notoriety, but as far as quality food, I’m not really sure. The French toast was just that. I got a little excited when I poured the syrup and it FLOWED out of the jar. I thought to myself, «oh, cool, real maple syrup». Ha! Was more like watered down Sysco brand maple syrup flavored liquid.
A review I read said to get the scratch made corned beef hash, it was worth the extra dollar. I think the extra dollar was to account for the extra grease. The grease was sadly the most notable thing about them. I didn’t even eat half of them.
The Kitchen Sink Omelet and cup of Green Chili that comes on the side were both very good! The chili has great flavor, and the flat top omelet was put together very well. The place has an old neighborhood diner feel, even the silverware. My 20 year old butter knife wouldn’t cut the crust on the French toast, lol.
Hindsight being 20/​20, I should have went to Syrup.

The wait could be long. If you’re willing to eat at the bar area then the wait is none existent. It’s a first come first serve basis.
One thing to go for if you’re a fan of Corn Beef Hash. Like me. This place takes the cake! The. Best! It’s crunchy on the outside and darn delicious. It’s not the canned kind. That’s true and I agree. It’s the one made lovingly by someone I want to take home with me :) Don’t make a mistake and order the other one. There’s two kinds. Order the one that says Scratch Corn Beef hash. It’s made with onions and bell peppers and is a dollar more than the canned one. Be a baller. Spend that extra buck. ;)
Tip like a pro: Except a pro diner gave me this knowledge. Grab the card at the cashiers on your way out with the $ 2 off Everytime you dine there. Yes. You’re welcome!

My love of breakfast food continues on this Denver trip. I had seen SAMs on Triple D and really wanted to try the kitchen sink. However, once we got there, we looked at the encyclopedia sized menu and decided on the Wild bills skillet. We decided to split between two people because we wanted a light meal before heading to Colorado Springs.
It’s a nice spacious diner with lots of charm. Let me tell you, their portions are HUGE! The skillet that we split was two full plates. This is meant for one person??? How??? I couldn’t finish my portion. It was so good though! I had coffee for my drink.
I would definitely visit #3 again and bring an army of friends so we can all share one meal. Prices are great too!

If you can stand the wait (particularly on the weekends), it is TOTALLY worth it!
I always thought that Sams was my go to place for a hangover brunch, but I recently realized that its equally as good even when youre not hungover!
I highly reccomend trying their green chile. The kitchen sink burrito is very very good, and the mexisteak (chicken fried steak with green chile and cheese on top) are my two biggest reccomendations.

Sams No. 3 is a tasty little place to grab a meal. I’ve been here a couple times and have always enjoyed the tasty meals they are known for.
The restaurant is always busy, sometimes to the point of being not worth the wait. Average table time is about 5 minutes, but when it’s 1 hour plus I usually find a place nearby to go instead.
I had their BBQ burger in the past which was AMAZING – juicy, delicious and smothered in a savory sauce. This time, I tried the Eggs Benedict. It came in a very generous portion with a serving of home fries. The Benedicts themselves were delicious with perfectly cooked eggs and delicious hollandaise. The home fries, however, looked like a bunch of potatoes run through a wood chipper and tasted about the same. Not my favorite.
Still, if it’s good enough for Guy Fieri, I figure it’s good enough for me!

I’ve been here several times, and every time has been great! The service is super friendly and prompt. The prices are fairly good, and they have some great happy hour specials. I usually sit at one of the diner counters to get the full experience.
In terms of food I’ve tried, I had a smothered chimichanga stuffed burrito that was insanely tasty but perhaps a bit too much for me. I recently had their pork tamale platter which was awesome. The tamales were super flavorful and had a delightful filling. The green chile was tasty as usual, though I could have used a bit more. The refried beans were on point, but the rice was sort of hard. I just ended up avoiding it. Overall, I’ve had several great experiences, and it’s definitely one of my go-​to places for comfort food.

Perfect diner. Beyond giant portions. My dinner Kitchen Sink Skillet lasted me dinner, morning breakfast, and then a snack. The food came pretty fast for a group of 10 I suppose. Wait time isn’t too bad either.
The food here is like a nice blend of American and Mexican fusion food. The burritos are FILLED with meat. Very hearty meal. One of my friend’s burritos didn’t come with black beans accidentally but she got extra ground beef in hers. Any complaining? I think not. The fajitas and burritos are covered with lot of lettuce/​tomato/​cheese. The burgers are really hefty as well. The toast is also soft, but also crusty too. And the pancakes are soft, sweet and giant!
Though beware there is green chili in some of the dishes. I didn’t mind it, but to some of my friends it came a little too strong. The waitress and service was very nice. There’s an automatic 20% gratuity tip for parties if 8 and more.
Overall, I loved eating here. If you are starving and have a giant stomach, I would definitely come by.

Si buscas cantidad y no calidad en sabor, este es el lugar. Precio y cantidad están super bien ligados pero en cuestión de sabor es lo que se puede esperar de un diner. Me transporte a las películas de Harry el sucio donde desayuna un café antes de a justiciar a los malos.

Awesome chilli! Plus a great Denver Institution!