Cherry Cricket
Cherry Creek, Denver
Restaurant in Denver, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Cherry Cricket is the practical pick in Denver when the group wants an easy casual meal with drinks, not a formal reservation or chef-driven splurge. It is more flexible than Alteño and less cocktail-focused than Forget Me Not, so use it for low-pressure plans where timing and group fit matter more than a tightly defined dining agenda.
About Cherry Cricket
For Cherry Cricket in Denver, it is a casual venue with daily hours listed from 11 AM to 12 AM. That makes it easier to place in an itinerary by timing and dress code than by any more specific claims about menu, service style, or special-occasion format.
The practical read is simple. Choose Cherry Cricket when a casual Denver stop fits the plan and the group wants broad daily hours. If the decision depends on a particular cuisine, signature dish, beverage program, price point, or reservation format, confirm those details directly before building the outing around them.
Go for a casual Denver stop, not an over-specified agenda
Cherry Cricket is casual and open daily from 11 AM to 12 AM. Beyond that, the safest expectation is flexibility rather than a tightly defined dining promise. It may be worth comparing with other options such as Forget Me Not, Alteño, Salt Water Social, SOL Mexican Cocina, or Members Parlor Restaurant depending on the kind of night you are planning.
If cuisine, signature items, prices, seating, or service format are important, check current information directly. Cherry Cricket is best suited for a casual Denver plan where the listed hours and dress code are the main advantages.
Timing is the main move
The clearest planning detail is the schedule: Cherry Cricket is listed as open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM. That gives it a wide daily window, but it doesn't specify lunch service, late-night menu details, reservation availability, or wait times.
Bottom line: choose Cherry Cricket for a casual Denver option with broad daily hours. Compare it with Forget Me Not, Alteño, Salt Water Social, SOL Mexican Cocina, or Members Parlor Restaurant if you are still deciding among venues.
Quick reference: casual dress code, Denver location, daily 11 AM–12 AM hours.
Planning details
- Location
- 2641 E 2nd Ave, Denver, CO 80206
- Website
- cherrycricket.com
- Phone
- +13033227666
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Cherry Cricket reads like a neighborhood institution that resists the cycles of trend and reinvention around it. The room is dim and lived-in, and the crowd is mixed in a way that few Denver restaurants sustain across decades. It leans into the familiar rather than the fashionable: a modest bar operation that built a reputation on a single signature item and kept returning customers for generations. The address has been operating in some form since the 1940s, which gives the place a classic, historic feel even as Cherry Creek modernizes around it.
Best For
This is a place built for evening gatherings and late-night crowds. Walk-ins and groups find a comfortable home here—its reputation as a burger institution and neighborhood bar makes it a natural choice for casual hangouts and group dining. The room’s lively noise level signals that it’s not intended for quiet conversation or formal business meals; instead, it thrives on energy, shared plates, and the kind of relaxed, convivial service that suits nights out in Cherry Creek. Expect the core crowd to arrive after work and stay well into the evening.
Ordering Tips
Stick to the signatures that earned Cherry Cricket its reputation: the Cricket Royale, Cry Baby, Cherry Bombs and the Green Chili topping are named favorites for a reason. Come ready for bold burger flavors and a bar-centered menu designed for sharing with friends. Given the steady, mixed crowd and the spot’s longevity, prioritize ordering the house staples rather than expecting a rotating tasting menu—this is a place that leans on tried-and-true items. Plan for a lively room and order accordingly: bring a group, pick a couple of signature burgers, and settle in for a classic neighborhood experience.
Venue details
Ambiance
Lively sports bar atmosphere with wide-screen TVs, full bar, and a casual, energetic vibe centered around burgers and beer.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
Accessibility
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Large
Signature Dishes
- Cricket Royale
- Cry Baby
- Cherry Bombs
- Green Chili
Planning details
Location
Also consider
Also Consider
- SOL Mexican Cocina, Notable alternative
- Alteño, Mexican, Contemporary, $$$$
- Members Parlor Restaurant, Notable alternative
- Forget Me Not, Notable alternative
- Salt Water Social, Notable alternative
Restaurant context
How Cherry Cricket compares in Denver
Cherry Cricket is the easiest recommendation for a casual, flexible Denver plan. It is less formal than Alteño, which is the better pick when the group wants a more deliberate Mexican, Contemporary meal and is comfortable with a $$$$ spend. If value means low planning stress rather than a splurge-level experience, Cherry Cricket has the advantage.
For drinks, Forget Me Not is the better call when the bar itself is the point of the night. Cherry Cricket works better when drinks need to sit alongside a casual meal and a bigger range of guest preferences. Salt Water Social is the stronger option for a more polished social dinner, while Cherry Cricket is better when the group wants less ceremony.
SOL Mexican Cocina is the more direct Mexican cross-shop, Members Parlor Restaurant works when the ambiance brief matters more than casual flexibility. Pick Cherry Cricket when booking ease and a relaxed room are the priorities.
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Compare Cherry Cricket
| Venue | Location | Cuisine | Price | Awards |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherry Cricket | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| SOL Mexican Cocina | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Alteño | Denver | Mexican, Contemporary | $$$$ | 2026 Conde Nast Traveler Hot List Restaurants2025 Esquire Best New Restaurants2025 Michelin Plate2025 OpenTable Top 100 Restaurants |
| Members Parlor Restaurant | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Forget Me Not | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
| Salt Water Social | Denver | ; | ; | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Cherry Cricket?
Keep it casual. Cherry Cricket's dress code is casual, it is listed in Denver with daily hours from 11 AM to 12 AM.
What should I order at Cherry Cricket?
What are alternatives to Cherry Cricket?
Other venues to compare include SOL Mexican Cocina, Salt Water Social, Alteño, Members Parlor Restaurant, Forget Me Not. Use current listings for each venue if you need specifics on menu, price, or service style.
How far ahead should I book Cherry Cricket?
Reservation availability or booking difficulty are not specified. Cherry Cricket is listed as open daily from 11 AM to 12 AM, but you should check directly for current wait times or booking options.
What should a first-timer know about Cherry Cricket?
Expect a casual Denver venue with a casual dress code. It is listed as open every day from 11 AM to 12 AM.
