Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar – Cherry Creek North

Our first time here. Service was on point. Very attentive and helpful. The food portions were huge and filling. The atmosphere is hip. The option to build your own burger is cool. However it can get really pricey. After building a burger it came to $ 16.00.

Is Bad Daddy’s really owned by Good Times? If so, then how come the fast food chain’s burgers taste better? At least in the case of a good old Mushroom Swiss Burger vs. the gourmet joint’s Bad Ass Burger, which, has the description of everything that’d make an amazing creation (hello, you had me at buttermilk fried bacon!) Unfortunately it was dry (medium-​well patty) and mealy (too much batter for the buttermilk fried bacon). I was ashamed for letting the prospect of something monstrous in size win over the original desire for the Sam I Am burger, and kept thinking how the runny yolk of the fried egg would moist up the sandwich! Good thing the sweet potato fries were awesome!
I wouldn’t protest if they want to convert to a Salad Bar, lol, because we really really enjoyed the Asian Salad. It was big, refreshing, different (napa cabbage being one of the main ingredients), and satisfying, especially the peanut soy dressing. So good that I started feeling sorry for people who has peanut allergy.
Service was great, space looked modern, restroom was clean. 3.5 stars.

I had the Western burger, and it was very good. The tater tots and sweet potato fries were both delicious, particularly with the dipping sauces (chipotle ranch and Bad Daddy sauce). There wasn’t anything that blew me away, but everything was well done. The service was good, and the atmosphere wasn’t much beyond a casual, family-​friendly bar.
The prices are a bit much for what you get, but overall a solid meal.

We visited this super fun venue tonight and will absolutely be back! First of all, the ambiance and music were awesome. Secondly, the food was outstanding and very reasonably priced. And finally, the service/​management were exceptional!!! Ryan (manager) was super friendly and stopped by a few times, making sure everything was exactly as we ordered. And Vanessa (waitress) was very friendly and attentive. We can’t wait to go back! Highly recommend this place for families or date night!

On the exceptionally rare occasion something does not go quite right with an order, it is always extremely impressive how they respond at Bad Daddy’s. So many places could do with lessons in customer service from these guys. Still one of my very favorite burgers in town, and the staff are top notch, which makes for an all round great experience every time.

There are dishes that capture me and cause me to crave them. High on my list of these has entered the Sam I Am Burger at Bad Daddy. I’m not even sure why I ordered it first, since it doesn’t sound like something I’d usually order. Maybe it was a recommendation from a Unilocaler. But however it happened, this flavor combo is terrific.
My family has also enjoyed their trips here. As is the norm with burger restaurants now, there are speciality burgers or you can build your own. To tell the truth, I’m not one to give a chain restaurant 5 stars. They usually lose something in the standardization. Maybe it’s because this is a young chain, but to me, this feels like a great local restaurant. I’ll be back many times.

My friend and I cam in on a Wednesday night, and we were seated right away, which is always nice. They had a great drink selection, where I opted for one of their brews and my friend got a pinot noir. I don’t eat meat, so it was nice to have other options. I went with their ahi tuna burger, which was delicious! I’d definitely come back just to have this burger. The staff was very courteous and attentive, which I definitely watch out for.

Ok so these burgers are absolutely great and I highly recommend getting one. I have been here twice and have been impressed both times. However, I would say I would pass on getting the deep fried bacon– which is breaded and overpowers the taste of the rest of the burger. The potato chips and fries are both really good as well.
I honestly don’t remember the service the first time meaning it was probably just average but the second time I went the waitress was really nice and friendly.
The beer selection here is good and there house beer is only 3 $ and actually really good even though I typically don’t love ambers.
The only real issue I have with this place is the price. One burger and one beer was 20 $ which seems kind of high. However, since they are so good it wouldn’t deter me to never come here again.

I am a burger snob. I’m very picky about what I classify as a good burger. Just because the meat is juicy does not make it a good burger. «Juicy» usually indicates greasy and low grade meat. With this being a chain restaurant, I didn’t have very high expectations. I WAS WRONG!
I ordered the Bison burger with American cheese, an egg, and garlic aioli. The burger was cooked and seasoned perfectly. The bun also compliments the burger very well. The burger easily deserves 5 stars!
The only reason I didn’t give 5 stars is because of the fries. They’re good, but they were over-​seasoned. The house sauce is pretty good for dipping fries.

I have visited Bad Daddy’s 3 times now, so I officially feel qualified to write a review. I’m a Bad Daddy’s authority. I can safely rate them a full 5 stars.
I’ve tried the beef, turkey and chicken burgers now and they’re all great! I love their ordering system. They have a pad of paper with all of the meat, bun and topping options, and you check the boxes for the ones you want. It’s infinitely customizable, and they do the same thing for salads! I love the huge array of fixings that they offer for your burger or salad. I love that any dietary need and any taste can be accommodated, making them great for groups.
Having visited a number of times, I can safely say that their service and quality is consistently excellent. My boyfriend has tried the other locations and has always left happy. Okay, now I want a burger.

Woo hoo for checking another gem off the list though I’m only bummed I took so long to try it!
Solid fried pickles. Me gusta big time. I could eat a lot more of these for dinner and just call it good.
In efforts to «go light,» we decided to share a burger and entrée salad; however that was shot to hell when we ordered probably the unhealthiest burger and salad on the menu. And don’t forget the fried pickles. Oye.
Anyway, two thumbs up for both the Bad Ass Burger and the Texican Salad. I had meant to ask for grilled instead of fried chicken on the salad, but oh well — it was delightful. We did end up sharing entrees as planned, and I couldn’t keep my hands off the tater tots that came with the burger. Love me some tots! And their special sauce!
And big kudos to the servers and manager. They were attentive, visible and helpful in making recommendations in a way that I didn’t expect. The manager for example suggested we take 2 of the fried bacon pieces off the burger or else it would be too big to eat, and lo and behold — he was exactly right. Yay Bad Daddy’s!

Love the food, atmosphere, and overall vibe. Burgers, wings and chicken sandwich all awesome. My wife loves the bean burger.
Only complaint is they don’t have copper mugs for a Moscow Mule… it’s a five star spot for sure but come on, need the mugs…

Though I didn’t indulge in a heart-​stopping, artery-​clogging burger like my dining partner… ahem, Andrew — I did enjoy a really solid salad. Having no idea that a place known for it’s deliciously juicy burgers would boast a by build-​your-​own salad menu, I was a really happy camper to have my greens up with all the good stuff.
I’m a toppings gal, so when an establishment just doesn’t understand the importance of not only quantity, but quality of toppings — that can be a barometer for which I rate the place. So, five stars indeed, Bad Daddy’s. For not only excelling in service, one hell of a tasty homemade strawberry lemonade, divine and creative burgers, but for a stellar salad that makes me smile.

I just went here for the first time. I loved the veggie burger! I got mine «crispy» on Texas Toast with grilled onions and poblano mayo. It was amazing! And the fries were great too. They have an excellent of local craft beers on tap, which I always appreciate. I already want to go back!

You know, I was skeptical… I’ve always been a fan of Cherry Cricket, and to go to another burger joint so close to the Cricket?! But I did have a coupon I gotta use so sure, let’s give it a try.
I gotta say, I was impressed. I went there one evening with my boyfriend. The first thing I liked: their house beer special. Big glass of beer for only $ 4 or so. We’re having a great start.
Their menu is pretty standard for a burger joint. Nice selections of appetizers, some standard and some fun burgers, and then there is a shake section… We’ll get to the shakes later.
In case none of the burgers intrigue you, they also have a paper pad on the table for you to build your own burger or salad, which is what I did. I got a buffalo mushroom swiss burger, medium rare and my bf got their tuna burger sub buns with lettuce.
After a little wait, the food came and man, the food was… glorious. The burger looked so awesome, with tots on the side. It tasted just as good as it looks. The best part? The bottom bun wasn’t super soaked with grease, it was still in bun form. I took a bite of my bf’s tuna burger and it was just as good. Great balance of the wasabi sauce but not overpowering the nice piece of tuna.
We were SO full after the meal but with that milkshake menu, we couldn’t pass it up. We ordered their chunky elvis shake, and man, it’s worth all chunkiness it’s gonna cost you later.
Other little things that’s helpful… They have a roll of napkins at the table. Also great, their garage patio door. Service was pretty good, so is the seating arrangements. There are tons of tv’s and space, so I would think it’s a pretty good place to watch a game.

I am always asking my employees for some new (aka I haven’t been to yet) places to fill up my ever expanding belly. One of my drivers told me about Bad Daddy’s, and that they have some mean burgers. I saw they had multiple locations, so I decided to give the one in Cherry Creek a shot this early evening.
Finding it was fairly simple, and I was kind of surprised how empty the streets were given on a late Sunday afternoon. I ended up parking right next to the building– even though it clearly was reserved parking for another place around. I figured it being Sunday and the area being a ghost town, I didn’t think they would mind me using their reserved parking for an hour or so.
We (my roomie and I) got seated immediately. I liked how they had the outdoor patio, along with multiple garage doors that open up in front, and on the side as well. It was actually a pretty nice afternoon out– the ones up front were open.
The inside, looked like any typical bar, with the TVs, the bar, and plenty of booth/​table seating. We got seated near the back right corner, which was ok with me. I was handed a drink menu, and also a food menu. I saw they had a house amber ale– which was the best value on the menu– @ $ 3 a pint, or $ 4 for 20/​oz. The next cheapest draft was Coors Light @4 $ a pint.
I saw some bbq chicken nachos I was hankering for as an app, so I ordered those, along with a tall boy of the house amber ale. Then I decided to look over the menu more. I liked how they had milkshakes, and all sorts of fun toppings for a burger. They even had an option to make your own salad– which looked very tempting. But I stuck with the custom burger.
The menu also had milkshakes, cocktails, seemingly strong margaritas (apparently a limit of 2 per customer), and all sorts of apps to choose from.
The nachos took a while, but finally came out. I noticed immediately that those were not the BBQ chicken nachos, but instead had chili on them. They were tasty, but not what I had ordered. I put chili on my burger, and didn’t want to eat it before hand as well.
The burgers then came out. I was pretty excited. I didn’t want to go too overboard– since I knew the nachos would put a mark on my appetite. You have the option of naming your custom burger, I decided to name mine «disgusting.». Even though, it was actually pretty tasty.
My roommate got a burger with 3 different types of bacon on it– I knew he was going to be hurting (I think he still is hours later). He gave me a piece of his buttermilk fried bacon (you can add it to a burger for 3 $) — it was tasty, but almost borderline overboard. Even coming from me! I bet that burger he ate had over 5000MG of sodium– not that I am saying mine didn’t have a ridiculous amount either.
I got fries with my burger, which also came with a side of sauce– I am assuming the bad daddy’s sauce. It went well with the fries.
After eating, I was thinking about dessert– as they have pudding, brownies, and milkshakes, I think the food coma started to commence. So, like penguins, we wobbled our way out.
I would probably come back to try something else but I will warn you, this place gets expensive, quick! Custom burgers can get quite pricey– so make sure you don’t waste your food!

Some friends and I went to a late dinner at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar in Cherry Creek North the other weekend on a Sunday. Enticed by a late happy hour and burgers, we waltzed in already a bit tipsy. Bad Daddy’s had your classic burger joint bar vibe, with TVs throughout the vicinity and high top tables in the bar area. We proceeded to order some food and drinks; I ended up having some wings, chili, and a Bloody Mary of course! The wings and chili were good– your classic bar food. And let me tell you. Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar knows how to present a Bloody in timeless fashion, while tasting good too. I will have to mention that bacon was involved… You can read my full review of their Bloody here:

I’m sorta puzzled by the reviews. Unilocal rarely leads me wrong. I don’t know if it’s cultural/​area difference, but I don’t see how this place has so many reviews and is 4.5 stars. Maybe we went on an off day? I’m not from Denver, so I’m highly unlikely to give this place a 2^nd try.
Menu: 5 stars
They had a big selection of burgers to choose from. I like the «Create Yours Own Burger» option where you can check off what you want rather than rely on the waitstaff to scribble all your requests correctly. They also have lots of great options to really make a unique burger.
Food: 3 stars
The final result was nothing more than average, and really, really greasy. I’m from Oklahoma where people take their burgers seriously, and this place was barley a cut above your typical chain restaurant like a Chili’s. The beef wasn’t really seasoned in any special way, and the toppings were nothing more than just what they were (they were not seasoned or creative in any way). The bun was mediocre and nothing special. It didn’t hold up to the grease pouring out of the burger and ended up soggy. My burger was also overcooked. I ordered it medium, and it was well done without any pink. The fresh fries had potential, but there was way too much salt on mine.
Price: 1 stars
Our bill was $ 40 for two burgers with sides and 1 beer. Are you kidding me? I had to double check because I couldn’t imagine it being that much. I know food is more expensive here, but there are places back home where you can get a far superior, and healthier, burger, with fries, and a drink for less than $ 12, and that’s on the expensive, fancier side. $ 40 is rediculous for these average burgers.
Waitstaff: 3 stars
We had to track down our waitress once to ask for our drinks to be filled, but she was pleasant and able to answer questions about the menu. The restaurant was not too busy when we went, likely winding down from the lunch rush, but it took close to 30 minutes to get our burgers. Not acceptable for a burger!
Atmosphere: 3 stars
The music was really loud, but they did a good job of mixing up the decade of rock. We went on a nice afternoon, so they had all the doors open, which made the restaurant more of an open air place, which was enjoyable.
Overall: 3 stars
Ehhh…Not impressed. Great options with potential, but the result was nothing spectacular, over cooked, way more greasy than it needed to be, and far too expensive. I won’t be going back.

Wow. This place is amazing! A buddy and I decided to give bad daddy’s a go after the cherry cricket was overloaded with people. Best decision we made all weekend! We started off with the house made chips and a couple of beers (IPA and the imperial stout). Chips were very good and the beers were great! We sat at the bar and got to know the awesome bar tenders. We began a discussion regarding bacon (everyone loves bacon, I just love it more). The kitchen manager overheard this and made us some root beer bacon lollipops (think super thick bacon on a stick). I’ve still got a headache from this because it blew my mind!
We then decided to customize our own burgers. This can get pricey, but it’s soooooooooo good. You name your burger when you order it. My burger — bacon me crazy — was the «bad ass» patty (10oz) with grilled onions, jalapeños, and three different types of bacon — buttermilk fried bacon, Applewood smoked bacon, and jalapeño bacon. Imagine the best burger you’ve ever had… it’s terrible compared to this burger. My buddy created the «balls deep» burger that was virtually the same, but didn’t have the Applewood smoked bacon however he did add a fried egg!

After my heart began beating again from my brief cardiac arrest, I had a few of the tots that came with my burger. I didn’t even come close to finishing these. They were really good, but come on — if you finish this burger and the huge portion of tots, you might have a problem. I definitely did not finish this burger, but fear not — all of the bacon was consumed!
The bar tenders joking asked if we wanted desert. Since we already figured that this was game over for us, we asked if we could somehow get a desert with bacon in it. This place aims to please, so they conjured up the BACON SHAKE! I had a chocolate bacon shake and my buddy had a vanilla-​carmel bacon shake. Get one. Best bacon shake I’ve ever had (yes, I’ve had one another time)… and one of the better shakes (any flavor) that I’ve ever had. It sounds suspect, but it’s incredible!
This wasnt a cheap meal, but it was amazing! Check out bad daddy’s — incredible service and delicious food will not leave you disappointed!

I heart Bad Daddy’s. How can you not love a place with a gazillion options that lets you create your own salad and/​or burger?
That said, my go-​to salad choice is actually off the menu, called the Stella. It’s greek-​inspired deliciousness with pepperoncinics, chick peas, grilled chicken, feta, kalamata olives, and and a delicious dressing.
The burgers are great and they have awesome topping choices, bun choices and sauces. One of my most favorite items on their menu is the tater tots. They are magical tots, I tell you. The sauce they send out with them is some sort of BBQ ranch mix that is addictive.
My favorite drinks of choice are the Bad Betty and their House Bloody Mary. I get the Bloody with Tito’s instead of their well vodka, which I think is Svedka.
Definitely give it a try if you are in the mood some some American fare!