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Colorado Springs' most atmospheric smashburger spot, set inside an 1887 railroad depot. Wagyu patties, the proprietary 1942 sauce, and a train bell that rings with every passing freight.
Photos courtesy of Brakeman's Burgers via Facebook.
Brakeman's Burgers occupies one of Colorado Springs' most storied addresses: the 1887 Denver & Rio Grande Railroad depot at 10 S. Sierra Madre St. After a year-long renovation closure, Atlas Restaurant Group - the team behind COATI, PigLatin, and Ephemera - reopened the space in December 2024 with a new concept that pairs the building's railroad legacy with a premium smashburger program built on ethically sourced Wagyu beef.
The Brakeman's Classic Smash'd leads with Wagyu patties - a meaningful upgrade from standard smashburger beef - smashed and seared on a flat-top, topped with grilled onions, melted cheese, and the proprietary 1942 sauce. The Street Corn Smash offers a bolder alternative: jalapeños, esquites roasted corn, cotija, and guajillo aioli. Seth Boster of the Colorado Springs Gazette put it simply: 'it's hard to beat the smashed burger at Brakeman's.' Springs Magazine readers voted it the #2 best burger in the city.
It's hard to beat the smashed burger at Brakeman's - and even harder to beat the vibe inside the historic train depot.
They rolled out an excellent smashed burger concept. It's a modern take with historical roots in Colorado Springs' restored Denver & Rio Grande Railroad Train Depot.
The burgers are absolutely top-notch - juicy, flavorful, and cooked perfectly every time.
A modern gathering place with a deep historical soul. Brakeman's reopened after a year-long closure under new management by Atlas Restaurant Group with a full renovation combining nostalgic charm with contemporary culinary innovation.
4.4 stars from 1,293 Google reviews. Consistent praise for Wagyu patty quality, the 1942 sauce, and the one-of-a-kind historic train depot setting.
The burgers were flavorful, buns had a little sweetness which was an interesting twist. One of my patties was smashed a bit too much - nearly paper thin and there were visible holes.