Sam's No. 3 - Downtown

About

Sam's No. 3 is a diner-style restaurant that offers a mix of Greek, American and Mexican fare. The central feature of the economical menu, however, is a generations-old, secret family recipe for red Coney Island chili, a "heatless" (not too spicy), gravy-like chili that is made with finely ground beef and comes either with or without beans. A critic with the Rocky Mountain News said it was "addictive and intriguing and seemed to go well poured on everything except dessert." Included on the menu are chili cheese fries, chile rellenos, tacos, burritos and enchiladas, soups, salads, sandwiches (including gyros and souvlaki) hamburgers, chicken fried steak and meatloaf. One of the restaurant's specialties is the Haystack, a concoction of Fritos layered with cheese, lettuce and tomato and smothered in chili, jalapenos and pinto beans. Another specialty is the restaurant's rice pudding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, but breakfast can be ordered any time during the day.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 342 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

Delicious. Close to the theater. Lots of options. Fast. Good service. Perfect for a matinee play day.
RODenver , COAugust 16, 2026
Good portions and good flavor
LIGlendale Heights , ILAugust 14, 2026
Good Food Great service. did not cook eggs correctly. will be going back for more.
ESMesa, AZAugust 12, 2026
my friend and I split a burrito and cinnamon roll and it was plenty of food. absolutely unreal. I woke up the next morning wanting to go back
TFFort Lauderdale, FLAugust 10, 2026
Fast service and yummy food!
JPCasper, WYAugust 09, 2026

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Sam's No. 3 - Downtown Summary

American (Traditional)

Open today: 6:00AM to 10:00PM

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Thu 8/20/2026, benefits are available
Fri 8/21/2026, benefits are available
Sat 8/22/2026, benefits are available
Sun 8/23/2026, benefits are available
Mon 8/24/2026, benefits are available
Tue 8/25/2026, benefits are available
Wed 8/26/2026, benefits are available

Location

1500 Curtis StDenver, CO 80202

Contact

Hours

Mon6:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue6:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed6:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu6:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri6:00AM to 12:00AM
Sat7:00AM to 12:00AM
Sun7:00AM to 8:00PM

Please note the above hours may vary.

Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Mexican, Greek

Establishment type

Casual

Features

Outdoor Dining, Vegetarian

Open for

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

About

Sam's No. 3 is a diner-style restaurant that offers a mix of Greek, American and Mexican fare. The central feature of the economical menu, however, is a generations-old, secret family recipe for red Coney Island chili, a "heatless" (not too spicy), gravy-like chili that is made with finely ground beef and comes either with or without beans. A critic with the Rocky Mountain News said it was "addictive and intriguing and seemed to go well poured on everything except dessert." Included on the menu are chili cheese fries, chile rellenos, tacos, burritos and enchiladas, soups, salads, sandwiches (including gyros and souvlaki) hamburgers, chicken fried steak and meatloaf. One of the restaurant's specialties is the Haystack, a concoction of Fritos layered with cheese, lettuce and tomato and smothered in chili, jalapenos and pinto beans. Another specialty is the restaurant's rice pudding. Breakfast, lunch and dinner are served, but breakfast can be ordered any time during the day.

Location

1500 Curtis StDenver, CO 80202

Contact

Hours

Mon6:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue6:00AM to 9:00PM
Wed6:00AM to 10:00PM
Thu6:00AM to 10:00PM
Fri6:00AM to 12:00AM
Sat7:00AM to 12:00AM
Sun7:00AM to 8:00PM

Please note the above hours may vary.

Reviews

Overall rating

(based on 342 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

Delicious. Close to the theater. Lots of options. Fast. Good service. Perfect for a matinee play day.
RODenver , COAugust 16, 2026
Good portions and good flavor
LIGlendale Heights , ILAugust 14, 2026
Good Food Great service. did not cook eggs correctly. will be going back for more.
ESMesa, AZAugust 12, 2026
my friend and I split a burrito and cinnamon roll and it was plenty of food. absolutely unreal. I woke up the next morning wanting to go back
TFFort Lauderdale, FLAugust 10, 2026
Fast service and yummy food!
JPCasper, WYAugust 09, 2026

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Details

Benefit guidelines

Unlimited visits; Cash back awarded on qualifying dines up to the maximum spending limit of $2000 per month.

Payment options

American Express, Discover, MasterCard, Visa

Cuisines

American (Traditional), Mexican, Greek

Establishment type

Casual

Features

Outdoor Dining, Vegetarian

Open for

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

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