Bob's Atomic Burgers

1310 Ford St, Golden, CO 80401, United States
+1 303-278-1601
$$$ Hamburger restaurant , Restaurant
(3915 Reviews)
Price Range $10–20

Bob's Atomic Burgers in Golden, CO, is a compact spot where casual burger lovers will feel right at home. Situated on Ford Street, this small restaurant specializes in hearty, straightforward burgers with a few creative twists, all served in a no-frills, approachable setting.

The vibe inside is relaxed but noticeably busy during peak times, reflecting its popularity among locals and visitors alike who crave a solid burger fix without the fuss of formal dining. You’ll find the restaurant bustling but laid-back, where friendly staff manage orders with an easygoing style despite a somewhat limited team behind the counter. Seating isn’t extensive, lending a sense of neighborhood intimacy where you’re likely sharing space with other burger fans.

Ordering here has a charming, hands-on feel with custom burger options laid out on paper slips, letting you decide toppings and sauces before handing your choice over to the personable cashier. The playful table markers add a small touch of fun while you wait for your meal.

The menu covers a broad range of burger favorites—from classic bacon cheeseburgers and double patties to vegetarian options like a black bean or quinoa burger. Some standout details include seasoned patties grilled to hold their own flavor, plus house-made hot sauces with names like “Atomic Boom” and “Godzilla Sauce” that spice things up for those who want an extra kick. Sides like crispy onion rings and sweet potato fries round out the meal nicely, pairing well with a cold root beer or a strawberry milkshake.

Bob’s is best enjoyed for a casual lunch or early dinner, especially if you’re in the mood for grabbing something satisfying yet unpretentious. It’s a solid stop for families, groups of friends, or solo diners who appreciate quick but carefully crafted burgers in a straightforward, local atmosphere. Since space is limited, visiting during off-peak hours can deliver a more relaxed experience, but the steady flow of patrons adds to the place’s lively, “of the neighborhood” feeling.

Overall, Bob's Atomic Burgers offers a grounded, authentic local burger joint experience—a spot where the craft behind each burger shines quietly through its simplicity, friendly service, and that familiar Golden small-town energy.

Highlights
Has fast service
Popular for
Popular for lunch
Popular for dinner
Good for solo dining
What they serve
Serves comfort food
Serves food
Quick bite
Serves vegetarian dishes
Best for
Serves lunch
Serves dinner
Serves dessert
Has seating
Accessibility
Has wheelchair-accessible car park
Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
Has wheelchair-accessible seating
Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Parking
Free of charge street parking
Free parking lot
Somewhat difficult to find a space

Openings Hours

Checking

Monday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Tuesday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Wednesday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Thursday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Friday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Saturday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

Sunday

11:00 AM - 08:00 PM

3915 Reviews
s.y Ta

07 Jan 2026

Quit different from expectation. Very small shop, 2 manning the food prep, 1 cashier and 1 food service, so it has very limited and slow service. The whole bread is better if don't want to be too full as the wheat bread make it fills a bit full to finish. Daily specials usually an easy choice. The patty is dry seasoned before grill to give it better favor and did makes it tasty Orion rings is crispy but very heavy on the breading which covered the onions favors The ordering process start with filling a pocket for the bread, type of meat, and sides. Line up to the cashier that like to chatting (even when there is a long line), manually enter all that marked on the sleeve (which took a bit time) and then repeat back one by one for confirmation. It takes time on top of the chatting, good to check for error, but should have more efficient way. Specially the sleeve was part of the packing of the hamburger!!! In short, the loneliness in part created by the process which makes the wait longer and more frequent. Burger was not bad, however might not worth the long wait, specially for that artificial long

Matt Baillargeon

05 Jan 2026

Man this place is such a vibe. When you enter bobs you are asked to fill out what you want on your burger via paperbags and label on a table. Once ready you hand the bag to the cashier who is very friendly and asked how our day was. When you pay you are given a funny name for your table marker so they can find you later when your order is ready. The burgers were absolutely tasty and the outside patio on offer was lovely to sit in. Absolutely recommend you stop in to have a delicious burger and fries. There is nothing like Bob's atomic!

Andrew Campos

17 Dec 2025

Burgers were tasty. Place was crowded but chill. We were from out of town and randomly chose Atomic Burgers. We were impressed by the food on our first visit. Our cashier friendly, and the food was hot. Small casual place.

Dakota Van Deursen

13 Nov 2025

Best hot dog I've had in years. Even though we got there literally a minute after they opened, the quality of everyone's meals was top-notch. Perfect quality on the burgers, dogs, and fries all. Service was quick, to the point, and no nonsense. Great vibe emanating through the whole place. I will be back for more...

FRANCISCO VERA

03 Oct 2025

So I'm usually working by myself doing gig work but this time my wife decided to go with me on some deliveries. We ended up in Golden for our last stop and couldn't really figure what to eat considering most of the places where far from my last delivery. So after debating for 20 minutes and a couple of U-Turns later cause we kept changing our mind. We decided to hit the nearest place to eat and that was Bob's Atomic Burgers. Let me tell you if you end up on Golden this is the place to go too. I'll tell you what this was the best homemade burger I've ever had. The burgers are literally made fresh daily and let me tell you the burgers where so dang good I couldn't stop thinking about them, heck I'm still thinking about them now and want another one. The service was excellent, very friendly and the staff very energetic. All I can say is if your ever in Golden near the Coors Brewing Plant you must definitely stop on by you won't regret it. Just FYI this place isn't a fast food joint and takes a bit to cook up your food especially when it's busy as we saw after we got our food. So be patient and trust me it will all be worth it.

Isabella Perez (Bella)

24 Sep 2025

I love the self-serve sauce station. The staff clearly know what they are doing and get the food out fast. The line was consistently out the door. The burgers were great, but not the best I’ve had. The double burger comes with two nicely sized patties—not small but not massive. If you’re not a big eater, I’d stick with the single patty burger. They cook all burgers medium well which is disappointing since I prefer the medium rare side. They definitely don’t skimp on the toppings; we appreciated the amount of banana peppers and pickles they gave. The gluten free bun was different from most I’ve had in a great way. Very soft and tasty. I have a gluten sensitivity, and they asked if it was a preference or an allergy, then explained they use a separate space and handling techniques for those with celiac. The fries weren’t bad, but they didn’t leave me craving more. They have a good amount of patio seating which is nice; the inside is small, simple, and a bit dark. Total cost was $56 for 2 people which isn’t cheap for a burger joint. Given the price and not being blown away, I’d check out other burger spots before making my way back.

Justine R

13 Sep 2025

Loved this little hole in the wall near School of Mines in Golden. Especially the punk rock inspired decor. It was easy to order what we wanted by filling out the wrappers and the service was friendly without feeling fake! Thank you I had a really tasty chicken burger and the kid got a cheeseburger. Both were delicious, as were our sweet potato fries. Lots of students and locals were in there, which I always appreciate when visiting a new restaurant. Note: 20% off on Tuesdays for students (10% otherwise) which applied to my HS kiddo as well as the local college students.

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