Sam's No. 3 - Downtown

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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 407 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Best breakfast joint downtown

    LFCocoa Beach , FLMay 19, 2026

  • A mixed review: my friend's ribeye steak breakfast was EXCELLENT and perfectly cooked to order Medium, with eggs over medium. My chicken fried chicken breakfast, however, was a big disappointment - although the chicken was perfect and tender, it was NOT complemented by the gravy, which had an unpleasant taste, plus my scrambled eggs were like a flat, dry pancake rather than being fluffy and light (got to change how they do scrambled eggs!!).

    TWDenver, COMay 18, 2026

  • Great experience

    ACDelray Beach, FLMay 17, 2026

  • Perfect pre-theater spot! Sam's No. 3 is our absolute go-to spot whenever we're heading to a musical at the Buell Theatre. The location is incredibly convenient and the massive menu is the real star. I really love the huge selection, and because the menu has a little bit of everything, everyone in our party was able to find something absolutely delicious. The service is always fast, which is perfect when you have a curtain time to make. Highly recommend!

    TCDenver , COMay 17, 2026

  • Food was good. Service was fast and waiter was excellent.

    EGLittleton, COMay 17, 2026
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Sam's No. 3 - Downtown Summary

American (Traditional)

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

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  • Sun 5/24/2026, benefits are available
  • Mon 5/25/2026, benefits are available
  • Tue 5/26/2026, benefits are available

Location

1500 Curtis StDenver, CO 80202
Get directions

Contact

(303) 534-1927
Website

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, Restaurant

Features

Bistro, Changing Table, Children's Menu Available, Dress Code: Casual, Family Friendly, Gift Certificates Available, Healthy Menu, High Chairs Available, Movie Theater Nearby, Outdoor Dining, Smoke Free, Street Parking, Take Out, Trendy, Vegetarian

Breakfast

Under $10

Lunch

Under $10

Dinner

Under $10

Open for

Breakfast, Catering, Dinner, Late-Night Dining, 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
Get directions

Contact

(303) 534-1927
Website

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 407 responses)

4.8 (out of 5.0)

Member reviews

  • Best breakfast joint downtown

    LFCocoa Beach , FLMay 19, 2026

  • A mixed review: my friend's ribeye steak breakfast was EXCELLENT and perfectly cooked to order Medium, with eggs over medium. My chicken fried chicken breakfast, however, was a big disappointment - although the chicken was perfect and tender, it was NOT complemented by the gravy, which had an unpleasant taste, plus my scrambled eggs were like a flat, dry pancake rather than being fluffy and light (got to change how they do scrambled eggs!!).

    TWDenver, COMay 18, 2026

  • Great experience

    ACDelray Beach, FLMay 17, 2026

  • Perfect pre-theater spot! Sam's No. 3 is our absolute go-to spot whenever we're heading to a musical at the Buell Theatre. The location is incredibly convenient and the massive menu is the real star. I really love the huge selection, and because the menu has a little bit of everything, everyone in our party was able to find something absolutely delicious. The service is always fast, which is perfect when you have a curtain time to make. Highly recommend!

    TCDenver , COMay 17, 2026

  • Food was good. Service was fast and waiter was excellent.

    EGLittleton, COMay 17, 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, Restaurant

Features

Bistro, Changing Table, Children's Menu Available, Dress Code: Casual, Family Friendly, Gift Certificates Available, Healthy Menu, High Chairs Available, Movie Theater Nearby, Outdoor Dining, Smoke Free, Street Parking, Take Out, Trendy, Vegetarian

Breakfast

Under $10

Lunch

Under $10

Dinner

Under $10

Open for

Breakfast, Catering, Dinner, Late-Night Dining, Lunch

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