Sam’s No 3

Looked at my bank statement and found that they tacked on $ 10.00 to my receipt without me knowing. I had left a large cash tip on the table. Not too happy with this

The food is good, the hostess was so rude having an attitude towards ppl that havnt been here. If you have a party of 5 and one is missing they will give the table to the ppl that came after you. Not fair at all. The waitress clark kent was very nice. But the hostess was super rude about things.

I have never untill recently had any problems. i love sams its a family tradition, but for some reason the last two times my order has come out not that great my tater tots both times not cooked ass the way through and soggy and this last time i went in today my sandwich has hardly and meat on it.

I took my son here last night based on the great reviews. It was ok-that’s about all. The service was pretty bad and the food was only ok. I probably won’t go back but if someone else was buying it would be fine

This is definitely a staple Denver Brunch spot that I can’t get enough of!
This restaurant is popular all over Denver hence the various locations around town. At Sams you get terrific food at a unbeatable price! The portions are quite enormous and can carry over for leftovers for the next day. The safe is quite friendly and checks on their customers often. The food comes out quite quickly which is great especially if your on the run or a lunch break. I highly recommend checking out SAMs #3 if your in Denver!

I have been a customer for YEARS now, its right down the road from me. There has not been one dish I have not liked there, you have to try the Mom’s greek salad with chicken its divine! Also catch the corned beef and cabbage on St. Patrick’s and its the best I have had! Friendly service and amazing food with a old diner appeal. Sometimes there is a long wait time, but well worth it

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Every time I come to Denver, I have to stop by this place. The only issue is the wait time. it is ALWAYS busy! I guess that’s good for their business, because there’s no way my salary alone could keep this place going.
They have a wide array of different diner food, but they are known for their burritos muy grande! My favorite one is their SMACdown burrito — smothered in green or red chile, filled with mac&cheese, and completed with tater tots. I’ve eaten it three times already and I’m still not tired of it.
Last time, I did have their Vienna french toast with a strawberry purée. The french toast itself was not too sweet and the purée complimented it perfectly.
This restaurant was featured on the Food Network several times and is a staple to the Denver area.
If you’re new to town, just visiting, or living it up in the Colorado mountains, you HAVE to try this place. I guarantee you’ll leave with your belly full and a smile on your face.

So if you come here come hungry because the portions are huge… Always a fair price and friendly service.. I m a big fan of the burgers because it’s a huge beef patty not all bread like a lot of places… Only reason it’s not 5 stars is the downtown location is the best

The portions at Sam’s No. #3 are so big…
How big are they?
They are so big that I literally saw a man changing out of a pair of soiled pants in the parking lot, as his thoroughly unamused lady friend packed his «used» pants in a plastic bag to throw away. For those of you keeping score at home, the new pants were a dark grey yet shiny pair of sweats.
And after dinner all I have to say is there but by the grace of God go I. Like a total noob i ordered an appetizer… chili cheese fries with a red chili. It was absolutely divine, but so very unnecessary. Why unnecessary? Because the meatloaf melt I ordered, a sandwich fit for a good-​sized man or one and a half regular sized women would have been more than plenty, especially with the mountain of fries that came with it. The waitress mumbled something about pie as I struggled to get up and leave, but really, that was probably the difference between me and the guy in the parking lot. Who knows, though. It might have been worth it.

This is a great breakfast place! There portions are generous. They have great early bird specials before 10am.

What we have here is a eating experience that will haunt you long after the meal.
I have had the chicken gyro, Avalanche skillet, french toast, buffalo chicken sandwich, and the hot turkey. All are amazing.
Big ass drinks and Coors Lt on tap. In a diner. Lots of winning going on at Sam’s.
Then they went after my heart. Little Grateful Dead Stealies with «No. 3» in the middle.
I think I need to go to Sam’s.

I’ve only been here once it was just ok the portions are big I just was it really into the food it was really busy and very loud

Service!!! Serivce!!! Service!!! The owner of this Sam’s should be proud. I called earlier today to see about delivery. The gentleman on the phone kindly explained that their delivery service isn’t available at the moment. He was so kind on the phone that i ended up ordering food togo and pick up anyway. I didn’t know that he was the owner but he was very kind.
He graciously split my burrito into two orders because it’s so big. He gave us extra green chili and condiments. When I walked in, I was greeted by one of the 5 ladies at the hostess stand. They were all very helpful. I think the pricing was reasonably priced for the quality and quantity of food you get. I would love to go back and actually have a sit down meal there. They have TV’s all over so it probably is great for sports. It just is a great little diner.

Hearty meals!!!
I always order the homemade corned beef and eggs with home fries. They have a deep menu.

It’s places like this that justify the cliché of «don’t judge a book by its cover.» Sam’s isn’t much to look at, and I would have never given it a second thought if my sister hadn’t recommended it. But now that I’ve been here once, I’m totally hooked. Here’s the rundown.
Food = ¹⁰⁄₁₀. Best green chili I’ve ever tasted, enormous portions (honestly they could tone it down a bit because nobody eats that much), and everything is made fresh and tasty. No complaints here.
Atmosphere = ⁷⁄₁₀. It’s not super clean, it’s loud, it’s kind of crowded… and it’s a diner, so what do you expect? That’s why I say the atmosphere could be better, but it doesn’t change my overall assessment.
Price = ⁸⁄₁₀. Not the most affordable, not the most outrageous. Honestly, I pay more at almost all of the local «must-​have» breakfast places, and they aren’t half as good.
Service = ⁷⁄₁₀. I’ve never had amazing service at Sam’s. And I’ve never had bad service here. The place is always packed and it’s a diner, so the servers are busy… but they get the job done and are pleasant, even if they don’t have time to chit chat.
Overall…check it out. You won’t be disappointed.

I love coming here for many reasons!
1. You get treated like family
2. Waitress actually talk to you and see how you are doing. Based off your answer they might just make a suggestion on what you should get and it won’t be disappointing.
3. The 15 min wait if there even is one is well worth it.
4. The screw drivers are very strong but good.
5. The prices are reasonable.
This is the place to take your whole family to! Yes even the picky eaters will find somethings. They have Vegan, Vegetarian, Gluten Free and Healthy options.
Their Denver skillet is delicious and the beef enchiladas are to die for!

Let me tell you, every time I’m hungry, I want to go to Sam’s. Always always always. Especially for brunch. Gah! Perfectly delectable. We were lucky enough to snag a seat a the bar around 1030 on Sunday, which is a magical feat in and of itself. Because their menu is so expansive, I’m always trying to order something different, to give everything at least one try. This time I went with the classic Eggs Benedict with an avocado on the side. YUM! I am SUPER picky about hollandaise sauce (long story) so when I do order this dish, I usually brace myself for disappointment. So far? Best hollandaise I’ve found in this state, and I’ve tried a lot.
The bartenders here are the best in the biz, I would put money on it. They are friendly, a bit flirty, and work better as a team and smoother than any well-​oiled machine I’ve ever seen. These chicks crushed it! Super impressed, and I’m loving the long-​pour Screwdrivers. After three hours of brunching, mimosas, screwdrivers, and football, we had to call Über to get home! More than worth it, and will be heading back a thousand times again.

Really enjoyed their hamburger smothered with red chili! I’m not a huge fan of green chili in general, so it’s nice to see red chili as an option!
I thought everything was really well priced and I really enjoyed eating here. I’ll definitely be back to try more things!

I came here with a friend at 6a on a Thursday because it was the only place open at this time. Little did I know, this place was on the Food Network show Diners, Drive-​Ins and Dives! Seeing this as I walked in automatically raised my expectations.
The menu is huge, so be sure of what you want before coming in (breakfast, lunch or dinner). I decided to try the burrito that was featured on Triple D (menu items shown on tv are labeled), it’s called The Kitchen Sink. This burrito is huge! It’s easily 12 to 14-​inches long and about 6-​inches wide, it’s more of a big taco than rolled like a burrito. The meat and home potatoes are delicious, plus it’s smothered in awesome pork green chili (I even asked for extra on the side and ate it all). I thought it was a little pricey ($ 13-​ish), but it’s not enough to stop me from getting it again.
I live nearby and see my myself coming back when I need a carby fix! Saw other Unilocalers post pictures of the smothered green chili fries, so that’s next to try! And of course, more burritos!
The inside has the feel that’s slightly cooler than the average diner. I was here way too early, so I doubt it’s representative of the day atmosphere.

Featured on Food Network’s «Diners, Drive-​Ins, and Dives», Sam’s No. 3 was picked by my brother-​in-​law as our dinner spot. We walked in about 15 minutes till 9PM and were surprised to learn they were closing soon, even on a Friday night. Honey, we’re not in Vegas anymore!
2LB POUND VEGETARIAN BURRITO ($ 8.99): Sam’s is famous for its green chili and breakfast. I went the green chili route (although it was the veggie version, so not the original famed chili). The burrito was huge but fell flat taste wise. The burrito had black AND pinto beans, an odd mix, The green chili had lots of corn in it, which was also an ill fitting mix. I should’ve got the breakfast. ²⁄₅
RED NO. 3 CHILIBURGER ($ 10.99): Husband devoured it. The fries were delicious and I couldn’t keep my hands off his plate. ⁴⁄₅
BACON CHEESEBURGER ($ 10.99): Brother-​in-​law killed it. Disappeared before my eyes. ⁴⁄₅
BEST COOKIE EVER ($ 1.75?): That’s a bold claim to make. I wouldn’t say it was the best ever, but pretty damn good. I hardly shared this sizable cookie at all. ⁴⁄₅
VIBE: Straight up traditional diner, very casual and quiet. ³⁄₅
SERVICE: The host and server were energetic and nice. When trying to decide between a red chili burger of a green chili burger, the server was nice enough to get my husband samples. ⁴⁄₅
Worth a Return Visit?
I didn’t really enjoy my burrito, but the two other people I was dining with loved their burgers. I will say I liked my cookie and the fries. If you’re a fan of the show (DDD) and like burgers, give this place a try! I’m sure you’ll have better luck than me.
Unilocal 100 CHALLENGE 2015: #208