Sam's No. 3

Sam’s No. 3™ was the third of five Coney Islands restaurants opened by Sam Armatas during the 1920′s. On Sept. 28th, 1998, Sam’s son, Spero, with his grandsons Sam, Alex, and Patrick, re-established his most famous of the Coney Islands restaurants, Sam’s No. 3™.

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    (303) 534-1927

  • Website

    samsno3.com

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  • Type

    Diner

Address

1500 Curtis St (at 15th St.) Denver , CO 80202 United States

Reservations Yes
Credit Cards Yes (incl. Discover & Visa)
Outdoor Seating Yes
Menus Breakfast, Brunch, Lunch, Dinner
Drinks Beer, Cocktails

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breakfast food green chili good for groups casual big portions good for a quick meal brunch food restaurants great value sandwiches skillets eggs spacious meats coffee biscuits huevos rancheros bar French toast pancakes
Giang Pham

Amazing diner food with huge portion for very reasonable price! We got Kitchen Sink Skillet and it was so freaking good. You can never go wrong with Fish and Chips either.

Jake Smith

The green chili burger is fantastic. I highly recommend replacing the beef patty with a buffalo patty; it offers a slightly different texture which really makes the dish.

John Farlow

If you come on a weekend and can do so, head straight to the bar . Little to no wait, quick service , and Justin the bartender is a cool dude.

Alfonso Becerra

Any of the eggs benedict . You can't go wrong. The hollandaise sauce is to die for. Have some space left... monster cinnamon roll or root beer float

Kelly Weaver

Spero’s Breakfast Burrito was on point…and enormous (I ate half). Great spot with quick, friendly service and a close walk to our hotel and convention center .

Nathan Wright

The menu is huge and so are the portions. Bonus: breakfast is served all day! I recommend the Kitchen Sink Skillet . It's as advertised - large, delicious and overflowing with all the good things.

Shannon Sewell

Had breakfast , mimosa as well as a beermosa which was fantastic. Came back for lunch the next day. Good food, extensive menu and great atmosphere. We will definitely come back when I’m town again

Chandra Jacobs

Booziest breakfast drinks you'll ever have - try the screwdriver . Bartenders and wait stuff friendly and fun. The wait can be long on the weekends but you can usually skunk I seat at the counters.

Denver Westword

The menu is voluminous, with eight pages crammed with specials and sides and extras. 15 kinds of burgers , 21 breakfast burritos and a full page of Mexican grub. Read more

SlimJenkins

Had the international sausage breakfast . Came with an Italian sausage and....I forget the other. The sausages were huge. Great place. Menu is like the yellow pages. Soooo many items.

Mars

This spot was featured on Diners Drive-Ins And Dives. I got the Kitchen Sink last time I played the Denver area. Green Chili is bomb.

Tim Shea

Amazing food, huge portions , and great service. Helpful tip, counter seating is FCFS, so if there is a long wait and you're a small group, try that!

Erwin Salbach

Has always been a good go to Diner for after shows at the DCPA, Paramount, Convention Center , etc, or for breakfast . Heck, there isn't a a bad time to go, really! ????

Jesse Bagels

The perfect all-around diner . Gets it right, from the archetypical diner coffee to the perfectly cooked steak & eggs . Doesn't forget to butter your toast or refill your mug.

Denver Westword

Sam’s has a vegetarian green chile so tasty that a bowl makes a satisfying meal. It also works well in a supporting role: smothering huevos rancheros or topping a breakfast burrito .

Brad Flaherty

Pretty much anything is good here. Although the breakfast burrito is pretty spectacular too. Ask for Anthony the guy is literally the best server in the joint and in all of Denver.

Robert Adkins

The hash was great, big chunks of home made corned beef , crispy fried potatoes and sweet onions ...

Chai Odom

They make a really awesome bloody Mary ! I line that you have many options to substitute for home fries now.

Paul Miano

I've only had the breakfast , but everything is cooked very well and with generous portions . Bring your appetite if you get a breakfast burrito .

Amy Cummings

Oh my goodness this is a hearty breakfast . Huge portion sizes so split if you can!

Joshua Ockens

Super friendly and fast service , large portions , and an even larger menu selection!

Gabi

Breakfast burrito any time, any day! luvd it!

Rachel K

The vegetarian breakfast burrito is even better topped with avocado and vegetarian green chili .

Phillip Cohen

The portion sizes here are simply large. But if you are feeling like you need something lighter, ask for the 1+2+1 special. 1egg plus 2 bacon or sausage plus 1 coffee cake .

Jerry Von Sprecken

Breakfast burritos are awesome & doesn’t forget the green chile sauce

Tim Loomis

I haven’t had anything on the menu that I haven’t liked but my favorite item is the Steak Fajita Burrito

Desiree

Great Breakfast selection . Kitchen Sink omelette was good and filling. The Pork Green Chile is delicious on everything!

Lyn

Love Sam's No 3! I'm not a local but on the occasion I want to make a point to go here. Food doesn't disappoint!

J. I.G.

All day breakfast . Fairly priced and located close to downtown

Andreas Schreiber

Delicious food and relaxed atmosphere . Liked the BBQ Chicken Sandwich .

Joel James

If you want some comfort food , can't make up your mind... HOLY FIRECRACKER~!!! I've eaten all over the world and this is the BEST 'Comfort' food anywhere...

Brent Scott

Super popular breakfast spot ...service at the bar is good and fast

Bill Atkinson

Buffalo skillet is killer. Add local chipotle sauce & you're in it to win it.

Shannon P

Fast and accommodating for large parties (greater than 6). The havana skillet was HUGE and delicious. Enough food for 2.

Brandy M.

Mimosas are tall and strong! Food portions are huge and delicious, so come hungry!

Mayor HeidiTown.com

Long waits on the weekend, but worth it if you have time time. The green pork chili is the best & they will put it on anything - just ask.

David ????Brock????

Two or less? Grab a spot at the counters or head to the back bar area! Otherwise your wait is going to be a while.... ????

Sam Higgins

Excellent place for breakfast . Very nice and friendly helpful waitstaff .

Hilary Laurie

This place can get crowded on a Sunday AM, so I suggest going straight to the back and grabbing a stool near the bar . Leave the booths for the bigger groups :)

Derek Hopkins

They have the best drink for cheap on the weekends. Sit at the counter its faster and first come first. Awesome food and staff

Ana Cedeno

Awesome Juevos Rancheros - You wont be hundgry after you leave here! - Try something out of the ordinary - Like Naked Canadian

Nick Davis

Can't get enough. Serving sizes are HUGE for everything. Service is usually amazing.

Steven Kaye

Coney dog was yummy, plus they take COVID precautions and require masks, which is cool.

Bryan Mason

The breakfast selection is absolutely amazing

Randi Roatcap

Worth the wait for breakfast ! Delicious, massive amounts of food & reasonably priced. Watch the counter for faster seats.

K. T.

Awesome diner atmosphere, seems to busy all the time. Super huge portions !

Laura Scott

Wings are amazing and so is Justin at the bar

Lyndsey Winton

Whatever you get, make sure there's green chili on it!

Kecia Held

30 min wait on Saturday lunch but totally worth it. They could put their green chili on cardboard and I would eat it!

Katie Runyan

Great breakfast !! A TON of food on each plate. Your classic diner

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