Colorado Springs' 4 favorite spots for inexpensive burgers

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The Green Line Grill

Craving burgers?

Hoodline crunched the numbers to find the best affordable burger spots in Colorado Springs, using both Yelp data and our own secret sauce to produce a ranked list of where to fulfill your urges.

1. The Green Line Grill

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Topping the list is The Green Line Grill. Located at 230 Pueblo Ave. in central, it is the highest-rated cheap burger spot in Colorado Springs, boasting 4.5 stars out of 306 reviews on Yelp.

The grill specializes in onion-fried burgers, which "started in the great depression in El Reno, Oklahoma," according to its Yelp profile. "Chef Bobby Couch has brought this great flavor combination to Colorado Springs."

The eatery also serves up veggie burgers, bacon burgers and grilled cheese sandwiches.

2. BJ's Velvet Freez

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East Colorado Springs' BJ's Velvet Freez, located at 1511 N. Union Blvd., is another top choice, with Yelpers giving the affordable spot four stars out of 139 reviews.

While soft-serve ice cream is the featured item, the fast food spot also offers hamburgers, pork tenderloin sandwiches and french fries.

3. Dog Haus Biergarten

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Dog Haus Biergarten in Northgate is another budget-friendly go-to, with four stars out of 148 Yelp reviews. Head over to 162 Tracker Drive, Suite 130, to see for yourself.

"Dog Haus creates handcrafted hormone- and antibiotic-free hot dogs, sausages, burgers, plant-based proteins and one Bad Mutha Clucka, all served on King's Hawaiian rolls," it writes on Yelp. "Crush one, then wash it down with one of our local craft beers, signature cocktails or premium shakes."

Its burgers can be complemented with a myriad of house sauces, including spicy basil aioli, whole grain mustard and peanut sauce.

4. Drifter's Hamburgers

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Finally, there's Drifter's Hamburgers, a Briargate favorite with four stars out of 143 reviews. Stop by 1485 Jamboree Drive to hit up the fast food spot.

In addition to burgers and cheeseburgers, the spot offers milkshakes, french fries, side salads and both grilled cheese and breakfast sandwiches.

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