Skirted Heifer
Hamburger restaurant · Colorado Springs ·

Skirted Heifer

Hamburger restaurant · Colorado Springs ·

Grass-fed burgers with signature cheese skirt & customizable toppings

skirted burger
grass-fed beef
sweet potato fries
garlic focaccia bun
crispy fries
friendly service
small space
limited seating
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204 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Get directions

$10–20

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Usually a wait
Restroom
Accepts reservations
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner

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204 N Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903 Get directions

+1 719 635 3276
skirtedheifer.com
@skirtedheifer

$10–20 · Menu

Features

•Usually a wait
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Popular for dinner
•Cozy
•Trendy
•Family friendly

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Jan 14, 2026

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Independently owned burger shop famous for its lacy “cheese skirt,” a downtown favorite that rebounded after a 2024 closure. Lauded in local coverage and featured on national TV, it’s a fun, satisfying lunch stop.

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A community fixture built on grass-fed patties and its signature cheese “skirt.” Reopened after a 2024 crash and later crowned The Gazette’s 2024 Burger Bracket champion; also featured on Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives.

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Best known for burgers, Skirted Heifer also serves up a creative, locally sourced hot dog that’s garnered rave reviews from Eater Denver and 5280 Magazine. Their ‘Heifer Dog’ features a hormone-free, all-beef frank from regional ranchers, topped with inventive combos like jalapeño bacon, housemade pickles, and their signature cheese ‘skirt.’ The vibrant downtown location reflects their commitment to sustainability and community—so you can indulge with a clear conscience.

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Skirted Heifer

Chris C.

Google
It had phenomenal flavor that was delicious to the last bite. The balance of condiments is spot on; each ingredient enhances the overall taste without overwhelming it. The egg was cooked to perfection, with a runny yolk that adds a rich creaminess. Pair this with their sweet potato fries, which are delightfully crisp and seasoned with just the right amount of salt, creating a perfect complement to the burger. I only rated this restaurant a 4 star because of the seating and how overwhelming it is inside the location!

Bryant B.

Google
As a Level 7 Google Local Guide with over 18 million photo views and ranked in the top 10% of restaurant reviewers on Google, I can confidently say this: The Skirted Heifer serves the best burger I have ever had. The signature Skirted Heifer burger is a carnivore’s dream — grass-fed beef wrapped in a fried cheddar cheese “skirt” that extends well past the bun. The flavor and texture are absolutely outstanding, and it’s so good that the fries (which were average) aren’t even needed. The burger stands on its own as the star of the meal. They also score points for thoughtful touches: high-quality metal trays for plating, Boylan’s cane sugar sodas instead of high fructose corn syrup, and even gluten-free bun options, showing they care about both quality and customer health. The restaurant itself is clean and welcoming, with excellent customer service. Seating includes a patio and a huge open indoor window that creates an airy, open feel. It’s a busy spot (and for good reason) right in the heart of Colorado Springs, directly across from the park — the perfect location. The walls are lined with awards like Best of Colorado Springs year after year, plus a Guy Fieri endorsement from Diners, Drive-Ins & Dives — both well deserved. The only limitation is that there’s just one small restroom, which is clean but lacks a changing table. Families should be aware of this, though it doesn’t diminish the overall excellence of the experience. Bottom line: 5 stars without hesitation. If you’re in Colorado Springs, this is a must-visit.

Peaches M.

Google
I had the pleasure of visiting while on vacation. I wasn't a fan on the skinny(really) fries. I did love the burger. I built my own with all the ingredients I like. I like that this establishment has homemade ketchup. Also the drinks are delicious. Great employees. Very welcoming.

Jeremy C.

Google
Stopped in from Ohio! Excellent burgers and they do havs gluten free buns and fries! I ate the Hangover and loved it so much, I ordered one to go! Great service here too. Everyone is super friendly and helpful. The location is easy to get to and has a great atmosphere. We will return!

Dusty S.

Google
So, not to be too drastic. But this is the BEST Burger I've ever had and my life has changed forever. Though I am excited for the day I walk through the Pearly Gates, I am glad that Jesus left me on this earth long enough to eat this burger. I went with the Burger of the week (Octoberfest) and it was PHENOMENAL. My wife's build your own burger? PHENOMENAL. Both kinds of fries? Crispy. Salty. PHENOMENAL. Will be eating here again before I fly out and every time I'm back after. Mind blown. Life changed. (Photo attached for proof)

Mar T.

Google
The Skirted Heifer was such a fun and delicious find! The burgers and fries were next-level—juicy, crispy, and packed with flavor. The in-house drinks were a total game changer, making a regular Coke seem boring in comparison. On top of that, the staff was incredibly friendly and helpful, which made the whole experience even better. If you’re looking for a spot that’s different, tasty, and genuinely enjoyable, this place is a must.

Sakura H.

Google
Absolutely delicious burgers crafted with love and care! Juicy patty with crispy shoestring fries both cooked to perfection! I'm usually a ketchup fan but the Heifer sauce is to die for! The team was also super awesome and even remembered my name after the lunch rush when I came up to get seconds. Hopefully you get to try the Hot Goat someday--it was everything I wanted in a burger! ❤️❤️❤️

Kitty R.

Google
Absolutely delicious. Grass fed and finished. Local ingredients, gluten free options. Best burger I’ve had in a while. Service was awesome and you can sit outside.
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Albert T.

Yelp
We visited Skirted Heifer for lunch after hiking in the morning. This is a tiny store with barely enough room to move given all the customers crammed inside. Ordering is pretty easy at the front counter and the employees all super friendly. I ordered our food to eat there but for some reason they packaged it up for takeout. We unpacked everything as quickly as possible to dig in - hopefully the food didn't steam too much in the bag! The Classic Skirted Heifer ($10.95) - Of course we had to start with the classic, the one that made Skirted Heifer famous. As the name implies, it's a pretty classic burger with the patty, lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and sauce on a bun. The specialty is the cheese skirt, which is basically a huge mound of cheese flattened and cooked on the flat top. When I ordered, I expected it to be similar to a crisp baked parmesan crisp, but it's not like that at all. Instead, it's super cheesy and caramelized, becoming a chewy, fatty, and almost leathery layer instead of developing much crisp. They use a ton of cheese in the skirt, making the burger extremely heavy and rich. The burger patty itself is cooked excellently. There's still a slight bit of pink inside, which leaves the patty fatty and moist. The exterior is charred well, giving plenty of flavor. The veggies all work well together, but can't quite manage to dampen the richness of the entire sandwich. Heifer sauce, which is basically fry sauce, a combination of mayo, ketchup, seasoning salt, and pickle juice, is slathered on the bun, adding even more richness. Speaking of the bun - the menu lists it as a garlic focaccia. I wouldn't exactly say it's focaccia. While it has some characteristics of one, it's more of a cross between a normal burger bun and focaccia. It's topped with plenty of minced garlic on top and is blistered very well, along with a great toasty crisp on the cut halves. The burger as a whole is a very enjoyable eat, albeit very heavy and filling. I actually wish I had gone with regular cheese instead of the skirt! (4/5) Burger of the Week ($10.95) - The Octoberfest, the Burger of the Week, includes beef, swiss cheese, sauerkraut, pickled red onions, beer mustard, and mayo all on a homemade pretzel bun. The bun is super chewy, kind of bouncy, yet tears apart with ease like a real soft pretzel. It's toasted very well, creating an almost blackened crunchy area especially along the edge. The exterior of the bun is nicely blistered, although I didn't find it especially crisp, nor was there any salt baked on top. It's definitely like a soft pretzel as the name states, but has some characteristics of a normal burger bun to be soft enough to work with the interior ingredients. As with the other burger, the patty is caramelized very well on both sides, giving it plenty of flavor on the exterior complementing the beefy taste inside. There's plenty of fat so the interior remains juicy rather than drying out. They add just a bit of sauerkraut on the bottom - in this case what seems to be quick pickled cabbage, adding a very slight tang but not much other texture. On top of the patty there's some pickled red onion, offering a bit more in texture and taste than the sauerkraut, and finally a bunch of whole grain mustard and mayo, adding creaminess and additional moisture. It all comes together into a great bite. This is an excellent burger, and way easier to eat compared to the Classic. (5/5) Belgian Fries ($3.25) - These are thin fries cooked nice and crisp. The put a ton of salt and sugar on top, making this a fun salty and sweet snack. They go well with any of the dipping sauces they have, which include ranch, heifer sauce, ketchup, and we also requested curry ketchup. (5/5) I do want to comment that all the tables (we tried several) seem to always be super sticky and disgusting. This is even after I saw them wiping down the tables. Also, I found all the food to be a bit on the salty side, but I would still visit again. They definitely focus way more on the food than atmosphere or cleanliness. Bathrooms - One tiny unisex room, very damp inside and not very clean.
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Liv W.

Yelp
I really enjoyed Skirted Heifer! Getting it to go probably changed some of the texture or at least made the skirted cheese a little soggy. It did fall apart the second I picked it up. But a messy burger is a good burger! I thoroughly enjoyed their signature sauce (basically thousand island dressing) and thought the burger was juicy and delicious. Absolutely delicious! I also found the focaccia bun to be a fun take on a classic burger. And the pricing is actually pretty good in my opinion. My only qualm (besides the cheese which is no fault of them), I ordered fries but didn't get them :( I should've double checked. Although I noticed on my receipt that the cashier didn't even ring up my fries. So that's a bummer because I was excited to try the Belgian fries. I think maybe if he read back the order to confirm that would've been good. But again, it's not the end of the world and the burger was super filling! The vibes were nice although it's kinda small in there. But again, all in all, nice place! Just bummed about the fries.
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Kate S.

Yelp
This place has very unique burgers with a "skirt" of cheese around them. There are a lot of options for customizing your burger and toppings. The place is fast casual style where you order at a counter. The food came out pretty quick. The burger was delicious but SUPER heavy. I couldn't eat much before I felt full and then I didn't need anything else for the rest of the day! Thankfully they have take-home boxes available. The fries were good but cost extra. They also provide a free drink upgrade to veterans.
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Troy H.

Yelp
A small burger joint that seemed to be a big hit for the college kids. I will not go back. I figured if a celebrity ate here it has to be pretty good. The Classic Skirted on a garlic bun with LTO and Heifer sauce. The Heifer sauce is not for me, it looks like 1000 Island, the flavor is a bit flat. The Garlic bun lost its garlic somewhere. The burgers may as well be smash burgers, they are way too thin (like McDonalds). The burger of the week - I tasted the honey once, I think they forgot the "hot". The goat cheese was the highlight, nice tang but the paper thin burger was lost. The fries are great and if you drink soda it is made with cane sugar. It was a little slow to get our food but the place was slammed with college aged folks.
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Renee N.

Yelp
What is a Skirted Heifer you ask? Why it is one of the best burgers I have ever ate in my life. Seriously! While touring around in Colorado Springs, we were getting a little hungry and my spouse recommended we check out this place. He had seen it on DD&D's so off went to find this location. There are two in town. This location is small but had a line out the door. Limited seating but we snagged a couple of bar stools on the outdoor patio. The place was packed which to me is always a good sign. Skirted Heifer serves a unique burger. The beef is Colorado grass fed and grass finished. Buns are homemade and the garlic bun is so soft and tasty. Condiments are made in house as well which adds to the flavor of the burger. The burgers are made to order and you can enjoy them exactly the way you want. We tried two of the burgers. Initially, we thought we could share a burger. HA! That was a joke. Once we both bit into our burger we knew we had to have a second one. The first burger was on the garlic bun with no skirt but with everything else and we both fell in love instantly with the juiciness of the burger. We went back and as we had to try the skirted burger. The skirted burger has an extra layer of melted cheese that surrounds the burger like a skirt. Again this was an outstanding smorgasbord of flavor. Service was fantastic, friendly and terrific! So glad we stopped here and I would definitely recommend trying either location.
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Cameron D.

Yelp
Very good food and reasonably priced. My wife and I shared a burger, fries, and an ice cream and we were stuffed. Service was fast and friendly. Location is also great downtown across from a park which had ice skating while we were there.
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Josh M.

Yelp
Very very crowded and limited seating at this small restaurant in downtown Colorado Springs. The line moved quickly, but the food took quite a while to come out. Service was friendly and they recommended me to get my pueblo farmer burger skirted which is something I've never tried and was willing to give it a shot. I unfortunately was not a fan of the giant crispy cheese overflowing in my burger container. It really overpowered the taste of the burger and made it very greasy and messy to eat. I did appreciate them giving me a free drink after they asked if I was military. Always appreciate those kind gestures. If I do come back, I'll be sure to get my burger NOT skirted!
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Kellie M.

Yelp
Good burger but very greasy. Fries were just ok. Good service. Small place, parking in plaza lot
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Javier B.

Yelp
Stopped in at Skirted Heifer for our first meal in the city - we were starving. Walked in to the quaint spot, and immediately got local vibes. I decided to go with a skirted build your own burger with lettuce, tomato, fresh jalapenos, and beer mustard. This was a great choice. The skirted option is great if you want something a little over the top. The burger was well seasoned and had some crispiness to it. Fries were a good compliment and the ketchup almost seemed like it was made in house. Everyone here seemed really nice and helpful. Seems like their teas and sodas were a hit, but would've preferred a beer. All in all I had a great experience and would definitely come back to try some of their signature burgers.
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Emily L.

Yelp
This is my first 5 star review in a long time and it is well deserved. Pricing is very reasonable for the area and portion is generous. Staff is very friendly and quick. The burger place is casual but clean. Flavor delivered and I love the ability to customize each aspect of your burger. BEST TURKEY BURGER I have ever had hands down. Worth a try and worth your money!
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Sarah C.

Yelp
I've never had a burger like this - in a good way! That browned cheese, with the sweet potato fries and some ranch - could eat that all day. Love the vibes of the restaurant too! We grabbed a seat at the bar facing outside and it was the perfect evening.
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Ellen L.

Yelp
The food was exquisite .... I highly recommend The Skirted Heifer if you're looking for a great burger ... the sweet potato fries were defiantly out of this world too ... Great Job Guys!
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Jessica J.

Yelp
I really loved the burger and fries I got at the Skirted Heifer. I went with the build your own with lettuce, tomato, pickles and the cheddar skirt on garlic focaccia plus the belgian fries. It was AMAZING. I personally loved just eating the crispy skirt of cheese all on its own! Fries were skinny and crispy. They do natural sodas, but I just opted for iced tea. On the food front is a home run. The space is SMALL. It is counter service so I didn't expect a giant place, but it is tight with a few tables that get absolutely overwhelmed with customers waiting in line or for their food (not pleasant when trying to eat). I also went on a weekday and had no idea that the High School kids basically line up for fries here in the lunch hour. I mean in the less than an hour here I think 2 dozen high schoolers came through). So I would only come back when school is not in service - trying to eat with dozens of backpacks in your face sucks. It is downtown so parking is on the street and metered. We had no problem finding a spot, but judging by the signs around at other businesses you should definitely be sure you are aware of when your meter is up. At any rate, it is an awesome burger. The ambience brings it down.
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Hannah J.

Yelp
Great food, good service, love the outdoor seating! The burgers are very unique! We also liked how the sauces tasted homemade!

Lana B.

Yelp
Oh come on, those people with bad reviews are just cranky people in general. This place is awesome. Grass fed burgers, amazing taste/flavirs/combinations. Boylan sodas and homemade custard. Prices and atmosphere is great too.
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George E.

Yelp
Big Hype, Big Disappointment! Saw Skirted Heifer on DDD and decided to grab a quick burger. They are located in an cool part of town with many dining options and good crowds on Thursday evening. We entered into a very small seating area. They seat maybe 25 people in very tight quarters. We ordered the cheese wrapped burger with lettuce, pickles, and tomatoes along with sweet potato fries. We asked to split the burger as we were not super hungry but wanted a small meal at a good restaurant. Our burger arrived and it looked like they threw it on the plate. The cheese, which I like was burnt. The burger dwarfs the bun, had no flavor and was dry. Thank God for their sauces. The sweet potato fries were hot, perfectly salted and packed with flavor. The food was a 3 / 5 and the burger was flavorless. Here is the rub! The tables were sticky, not one staff cleaned tables, trash of bused dirty tables in the 30 minutes we were there. The soda machine was filthy, cover with drink spray and napkins laid on the floor. The kicker was a mouse ran through the table area and was eating scraps on the floor. I realize that Skirted Heifer is not a gourmet burger joint, but tauted as a good solid burger and fries. They missed the mark. The dirty dining area, no attention to cleaning and tables that you stuck to have put them on a never return list. Obviously, the mouse in the eating area does not agree.
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Jon S.

Yelp
Honestly, this place was okay. The space inside is super limited, if i remembered correctly, there were about four 4-tops and maybe three 2-tops with the bar in the back seating maybe 6? Outside there's more room, a bar top on both sides and a couple of tables. We sat inside and it was packed on a lunch time on Friday and felt very tightly packed. This place I think was on the map because of Guy Fieri and his TV show. But honestly, I think that this place is just okay. Despite the long lines it did move relatively fast, the customer service was good, and the people taking the orders are friendly and welcoming . Waiting for the food, It was probably about a solid 5 to 10 minute wait for the burger maybe pushing more towards the 10 minutes. I had gotten the Oktoberfest burger, special, and friends had gotten the skirt burger. My Oktoberfest burger was very mid, the pretzel bread was not very pretzel flavored or textured, was very below average. I would rate it as a 2.5. The sauce was decent! Better than most. But the main attraction, the meat, was disappointing. The the burger meat was very dry. Surprisingly, there was a lot of grease and oil that dripped out, but the actual patty tasted pretty dry and wasn't very juicy, making it not that enjoyable to eat. My friend had said that the cheese on the skirted burger was good but the patty wasn't as dry as I had complained about so maybe I just had an off prepared burger ‍ not as sure. Overall, the flavor was very underwhelming and dry patty making the burger experience, not pleasant. Honestly, I probably would try to go back one more time, but it didn't really sell me the first time. Food 2 stars Service 4 stars Wait time 3 stars
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Mike D.

Yelp
Lots of burger options, but as a newbie I went with the original/classic. The skirted cheese...I loved it (the cheese is crisped on the flattop). One order of fries was more than enough for two people.) Not a cheap burger, but not overly expensive IMO. Will def revisit next time we're in CS.
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Eliza D.

Yelp
The food was ok-- but hardly worth the $27 price tag for two burgers and one order of fries. Parking isn't free and was its own side quest But the main issue was the lack of cleanliness. Our table was sticky, and the place was generally unkempt. If management overlooks what's visible to customers, what corners are being cut behind the scenes? In short: unless your taste runs to overpriced mediocrity and back-alley ambiance, this one's a hard pass. Some places invite a second chance. This isn't one of them.
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Yeni A.

Yelp
This is a sight to behold, the skirted burger! A layer of crispy cheese is added to a burger and you wonder how in the world you'll get the whole thing in your mouth.... Well, you'll have fun trying! The burger meat was perfectly cooked, the ingredients really complimented it, and the sauce.... Amazing. This was the burger of the day, the General TSO burger with sweet and sour delicious sauce. The service was great, and helped us make the decision, the guy behind the counter said it's his favorite burger, so we had to have it. It did not disappoint. I would definitely order this again. The ambiance was ok, small space, and while the seats were not super comfortable, we didn't mind because we ate those burgers so fast, there was not time to worry about seating. Will definitely make it a point to eat here next time I'm in the area. I wonder what burger combinations they will come up with next!?
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Ben K.

Yelp
It's hard to find a burger place that is really above and beyond. Too many burgers places nowadays just put a lot of weird toppings on a patty and thinks that that makes it unique and special. So glad that the Skirted Heifer is not like this. The place is really intentional on the the flavors and combination of toppings. It really shows when I took my first bite. It takes a lot for a burger to impress me but man my burger was truly amazing. I got the #3 with fries. Man, I can still remember the flavors! One of best burgers that I've had in a long time. The place itself is pretty simple and basic but really you would go there for the food.
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Bart M.

Yelp
Seven-top easily found seats together on a relatively busy Tuesday night. Sallie and I split a CLASSIC burger w Belgium Fries, the crispy cheese skirt was monstrous, at least two inches out from the heaping hot burger, the whole way around! That's where we started, dipping almost burnt cheese into their delicious fresh made Ranch dressing! Wowsa! The fries were great too! The crew behind the counter seemed happy and willing to make our visit wonderful. I recommend this SH on Powers Blvd!
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Shad S.

Yelp
Amazing food and designer burger. All the hype is real. Worth stopping into eat at for sure. Service is quick and prompt. Absolutely great place. Amazing burger.

Kim G.

Yelp
Food was too greasy. Not many seats so it was very crowded. Parking was tough too! Not my best experience.
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Jack R.

Yelp
Everything tasted great, even after takeout! Big burger with lots of flavor and the garlic focaccia bun made it even better. The fries were all super crispy, I liked the sweet potato ones a little more but both had a tasty seasoning. The custard was smooth and the Oreos on top (or any topping) was a great touch. Small seating area but it was filled up even on a weeknight!
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Carl T.

Yelp
After riding our dirt bikes some buddies and me stopped by for lunch. My friend that lives in CSPG had heard it was a great burger place. We stopped by and we were not disappointed. I had to try their namesake burger, the Skirted Heifer. Any burger with cheese hanging out from the bun is gonna be good. I had an order of fries with it and the whole meal was excellent. I had their beer mustard and fresh jalapenos and while it was a messy burger, it was a killer messy burger. The staff was extremely friendly and the whole place just had a friendly cozy vibe to it. All three of us thoroughly enjoyed our dining experience. I'll definitely go back when I'm in town.
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Andre G.

Yelp
Awesome burger and drinks, great service unusual location (to me) didn't expect to get such great burger in such lowkey place.
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Joshua L.

Yelp
Never had a Skirted burger before but loved it. Def unique and fun. Tasted great, staff was friendly and fast and as a veteran I was treated to a free drink. Def will be calling again. G Highly recommend
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Jane S.

Yelp
We wanted something different. We ordered takeout and I'm so glad we did. Freshest burgers ever. The Belgium fries were amazing. I was so full and still had half my burger left. I couldn't stop eating it. We had the classic and the b & b. I wasn't a fan of the crispy cheese on it but I took it off. We will definitely order from here again
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Maddux S.

Yelp
Heard of this place due to the fact it was on the show triple d.... With that being said I had high expectations, starting with the restaurant itself it was more of a walk up and order with limited seating inside with a patio with some hightop seats. The service was great we ordered exceptionally fast. The fires I think were the best part of the entire meal!! They were made fresh and perfectly seasoned with salt, the burger was a good sized patty and the skirted cheese on it had so much flavor.
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Becky B.

Yelp
The burger was HUGE! There is no way that the average female can eat the whole burger and the massive portion of fries. The "skirt" is the melted cheese the overhangs the burger, delicious but a lot. I suggest sharing it then you will love the burger and your waistline will love you back!
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Kristie W.

Yelp
Great burger spot!! First time in the area and trying this place. You order at the counter and may sit inside or outside. Very relaxed atmosphere. I love how they have a variety of toppings and sauces to choose from. The service is great and the food is fantastic!
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Serene C.

Yelp
I've been here a few times and this is one of my top burger spots in the Springs! I love the cheese skirt and the cook on the beef. Also the fries are nice and crispy and I love the different toppings, sauces available for the burger. Overall you won't regret if you visit and definitely makes for a great meal especially when you've craving a burger!
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K S.

Yelp
Top-notch cheesy cheeseburgers with good beef andall the yummy homemade toppings. Love the skinny fries, too. A Boylan's sodas soda machine to boot? Perfection.
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Nanea W.

Yelp
One of my favorite burgers in Colorado Springs. The skirted cheese is so unique and something I've never seen before. A go-to place if you want a mouthwatering meal. On the pricer side around $20 but well worth it. A small joint but the workers are nice and there's a decent seating inside. Can't wait to be back, check them out if you're ever in downtown Colorado Springs.
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Nalu Ikaika K.

Yelp
Only negative thing I have regarding the Skirted Heifer, is that the navigation app directed us to the wrong place. Not far off, just a little extra walking, but hey I didn't mind the extra steps. Bring some pocket change for the parking, fortunately I had made a small purchase prior to coming here to ensure we were good. Not a lot of sitting room, fortunately got there right after they opened so had a few seats available. Now the good, typically I like regular fries, but on a whim I tried their sweet potato fries. Best that I have ever had and it's not even close. I tried their The Hangover. Very good. Best burger I've had in Colorado in a very long time. Only thing I wasn't fond of was the Bloody Mary sauce. A bit overpowering as it was all in one spot, but still a great burger! Definitely recommend, service was good and they provide recommendations as well as their best sellers.

Jenny R.

Yelp
Totaly amazed by this little restaurant! The best burgers I've ever eaten!! The ambiance is cute and the staff is always sooo friendly and attentive!!
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Itzel T.

Yelp
Burgers were decent, I wasn't very impressed with the flavors. The sweet potato fries were also decent. Very tiny seating area not a huge fan of eating right beside a stranger.
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Peter C.

Yelp
Skirted Heifer is one of the best burgers I've had recently. I came here on a recommendation from a friend who lives around the area. The menu is pretty straightforward and you can build your own burger or order from a selection of burgers. It was a hard decision to make, but I shared the burger of the week and the hangover burger. Both were good. I will definitely return to try other burgers. Fries are ordered separately and paired with 3 different sauces ( heifer, ranch, or ketchup).
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Lance K.

Yelp
A nice petite place downtown Colorado Springs. The service was fast and welcoming. I ended up ordering the Pueblo Farmer with Belgian Fries. The fries were nice and crispy, but a little salty, which says a lot because I tend to like things on the salty side. The burger was nice, a little more cooked than I prefer and it could have used more guacamole with another chile (there was only one piece). The highlight of the order was trying their sweet potato fries. It was the crispiest and best sweet potato fries I ever had. It's probably the first time I ever regretted ordering regular fries over sweet potato fries. If I were in the area again, I'd stop by again.
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Erik S.

Yelp
My skirted heifer experience was great! It seems that other experiences may vary, but when I came in here for late lunch on a very beautiful Saturday, the staff couldn't have been more helpful and my burger was just right. This place is small, and if you're eating inside, people are going to be all over you. The ticket here is to eat outside or at the counter seating along the window. Maybe even get your meal to go (which it seems no matter whether you dine in or take out, you're served in a paper box) and sit in the lovely park across the street. When I went, it was not dirty. Just old! It also didn't have any particular bad smell, just old! You're barking up the wrong tree if your first thought entering here is fine dining. You're here for a very filling tasty burger. Period. Anyway, to my food. Again, the staff was very helpful. One of the employees pointed out his favorite dish to me and recommended skirting it for the full experience. Definitely have to skirt it, because there is so much cheese, it makes for a messy but delicious accoutrement. Basically turned my fries into cheese fries with all the hot skirted action. Speaking of fries and accoutrements, any place that has a ranch dispenser gets extra points in my book. That burger was "the Hangover", Triple D approved. This is the one Guy Fieri ordered, and now I see why. WOW. Rich indeed, and honestly, a meal unto itself. Fries felt like a luxury after eating through the meat, bacon, egg, and all that cheese. Might I also say, I love the local branded soda served in the fountain, it was like a better version of "Mexican Coke" My only complaint... I would really like to see my meal come out on a plate or basket ordering dine-in. The paper box was really hard to eat out of, especially with fries in there. Just picking up my burger for the first time was an ordeal. Would come back for another burger!
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Kris U.

Yelp
My burger was definitely a winner! Unique to me is having a crispy cheese skirt spilling out all around the burger and it is quite the treat! I love queso flameado and it reminded me of that, only with a delicious burger included. They have a few options of burgers that are ready-to-order but customization is the way to go here. My skirted heifer on a garlic focaccia bun included, tomatoes, dill pickles, red onion, shredded lettuce, bloody mary sauce and grilled pineapple. The bloody mary sauce is really nice and I loved the grilled pineapple! Really like the Boylan's soda selection too. It is a small and crowded place, as others have commented. After waiting in a line that backed to the outside the disaffected order taker, Eric, asked for my order but he wasn't listening and I had to repeat everything again (I waited for eye contact this time), including that I wanted my order for "here". Still, my order was packaged to go.
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Debbie B.

Yelp
This place wowed me and I'm not easily wowed! Everything was good. From the burger to the bun to the lettuce and everything in between. It's like everything's a step up, even their ranch is good. And their specialty brand sodas. I got the skirted one, but it's not for me, next time I'll get it without the skirt. Delicious!
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Shawn W.

Yelp
Not sure what the hype is really about not impressed at all. Burger was not hot when i got it and neither were the fries. I got the bacon and blue cheese burger and it was just meh. Maybe i expected too much but......not for me i guess.

Valerie K.

Yelp
This sounded like a fun sandwich and it was. The cheese skirt was perfectly crisp, we really didn't need the fries. But they were soooo good. Tasty shoestring fries stuffed into a box, already packed for the road. No need, we ate them there. The burger did not disappoint. Beyond the skirt, there was a lot of gooey cheese inside. The burger itself was juicy with a great crust. The # 2 was piled high with fixings. I had the Pueblo Burger with chilies and guacamole. Utter goodness. These burgers are filling. Definitely go with an appetite. The place is small and crowded. The drinks are pure cane sodas from a fountain.
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Crystal B.

Yelp
We split the classic skirted heifer. It was delicious! Great flavor! The focaccia bun was really good, and the fried cheese was perfection. Def recommend if you want a tasty burger and fries.
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Melissa C.

Yelp
I really enjoyed the B&B ( bacon and blue cheese). I also asked for a secret steak sauce and it went well!
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Michael A.

Yelp
A unique burger joint! Please don't give me the caloric or cholesterol score....I was a very bad boy! BUT IT WAS SO DELICIOUS! Belgian fries were great; (just means the potatoes are imported from Belgium; not sure why this is a selling point vs. Idaho spuds). But the star was the skirted burger; I had the Classic and I'd do again the next time I am in The Springs.
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T. M.

Yelp
Ate here with my son while in town during his college dorm move-in. What a treat! The burgers are AWESOME. Plus, the 'skirt' is a huge piece of delicious cheese which extends out over the patty and bun. Either Belgian or Sweet Potato fries are great too. Open air seating at the front when they have the garage door open with views of Pike's Peak. Gotta try it!