Sam's No 3 - Downtown

Summer was the best waitress! so friendly and super sweet! Food was awesome! Be sure to check it out if in Denver. Plan for a wait if on the weekends. First come first serve seating!

I stopped here to grab a bite to waste time.

Shout out to Mickayla! My waitress was WONDERFUL!

This place is like a day party for it to be a early weekday. The music was banging.

The entire staff, as well as, the customers were all really nice! I was shocked to see how nice everyone was honestly!

I liked that, the vibes, as well as, the inside are setup similar to a San Francisco diner. It has eat at countertops, tables and booths.

They also have covered outdoor seating which was cool for human watching.

I also liked that it flows into the bar in back giving this place tons of space.
The place was busy!

I ordered pancakes, a bacon egg white omelet w/a glass of orange juice.

The food:

I wasn't a fan of the egg white omelet at all! I loved their Pancakes though!

The prices are high but it's in a busy and popping area in downtown, which made the prices competitive in the area.

There's plenty of metered parking but unfortunately, they do not have a parking lot for the restaurant.

I'd definitely go again but I won't get the omelet.

I recommend eating here for sure! Fast service is an understatement!

I was in and out in a jiffy!

I'd definitely go back when in the area.

Recommendations from the hotel staff. The most DELICIOUS mistake ever. My eyes were WAY bigger than my stomach. I have no regrets
The staff was so sweet. Be prepared for a line. If you are rolling on a solo food adventure, you can sit at one of the 2 U-shaped counters. The feel is old school diner. ...because it is a diner. The noise is going to very, sports will be on, and the regulars will be nose deep in their typical order. Of you are trying to sit more than 4, there will be a bit of a wait depending on the time of day.

Now to the food. OMG...those pancakes will live rent free in my head! So light and fluffy. I feel that I have been lied to all my life about chili rellenos. These were over flowing with cheese. Not cheese sauce....CHEESE GLORIOUS CHEESE. This is a solid dish with 2 huge chilies, rice, and beans. If you are touring or a local. Make sure you stop here.

Sams No 3 just never disappoints. Ever.

The Mac & Cheese Dip was the appetizer of the day and we all enjoyed the burgers this time around. Can't wait to go again -- next time I'm in Denver!

Came here for second time in 3 days - service is speedy friendly and knowledgeable! He kept up with refilling my coffee too which is always a plus! I got the French toast which was delicious - the right amount of sweet and crunch! I also got to try the TSA (tomato spinach avocado) eggs Benedict and this was so good! Their hollandaise is perfect creamy flavorful and luscious! I also love the crunch of the home fries- this place is a must go for any visitors to downtown Denver!! Place is busy but clean and well lit! No wait at all

This restaurant's menu is enormous, and everything we tried was fantastic! It was next to our hotel, perfect for any time! We stopped in when we arrived in Denver and noted a wait. We went to the back, and the bar was open, so think about that if you are looking for quick seating. You are drawn to this place because it feels like a throwback diner to the 50s.

The server's are extremely helpful, with an extensive menu and friendly, so tip well!

Everyone was super friendly and made us feel very welcome. We tried the Chicken Fried Chicken and the BLTA (with Avocado), and in both meals, we had the tots (which were fried perfectly, and you get a ton, so be ready).

I am adding pictures from our late lunch and the next day's breakfast! ENJOY.

PROS:
A vast menu that allows for any taste, including tons of gluten-free choices if that is your jam.
Food comes out quickly, and there is plenty (so you may need to share).
This perfect diner feels like stepping back in time, a must-visit.

CONS:
Prices are not listed on the menu (we found it reasonable).
Wait time can be a problem, but you can choose the bar area or the counter seating, which is first come, first serve.

The place itself is cool and upon walking in, we thought it had good vibes. The Bloody Mary was boozy which was great but their mix is not great, making the drink not-so-good. The gyro wrap was good and so were the fries and the original breakfast was also good and the perfect amount. We came due to the amount of good reviews, but I'm sure there are better places.

We were so excited to try Sam's No 3! We stayed right next door and couldn't wait to get in the door. Be aware, there is almost always a wait! It's that popular and definitely worth it.

The menu ranges from imaginable breakfast options plus lunch options. It was really hard to choose but I had the veggie omelet with a side of home fries, my husband had special rib eye steak and eggs. I also ordered a delicious white chocolate mocha coffee.

The service was fast and everyone was so friendly! The vibe was old school diner!

Even though this place has some TV fame, this was a stumble upon as we were staying close.
The breakfast quesadilla was huge and came with a potato type side (I went for the breakfast potatoes - could use some flavoring).
The breakfast quesadilla however was super good and ate the whole thing in one sitting. Perfect amount of cheese to eggs to chopped bacon.
The sour cream and the green chile sauce on the side complimented it beautifully.
Very friendly service. Wicked fast too, and they were busy.
Super chill.

When the Aurora location closed we still needed our fix of Sam's, so made it to the one downtown!! It ended up being walking distance to the museum of illusion that we went to after to walk off the food.

We started with some loaded bloody Mary's and these delicious loaded tots. The size of the start was enormous and we could barely even eat most of our main course, which was a wet burrito.

Food was great, service was great, ambiance was noisy (to be expected with a diner)! Can't wait to come back