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Fort Collins' hidden smash burger - from the team behind Japango Sushi. Angus beef with housemade Peppajoy aioli on a tropical rooftop that's among the best in Northern Colorado.
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Sugar Salt Sand opened in April 2024 in Old Town Fort Collins, the third concept from the team behind Japango Sushi. The restaurant is a deliberate escape - tropical décor, rooftop deck, and island-inspired cuisine that pulls from the poke, taco, and coastal traditions of warmer climates. The Smash Burger stands out as a signature detour from the island menu: Angus beef with Peppajoy aioli on a brioche bun, served to guests who maybe didn't expect to find a great burger above a sushi restaurant.
The Smash Burger at Sugar Salt Sand comes with a housemade Peppajoy aioli that you won't find anywhere else in Fort Collins - a sauce born from a kitchen that takes tropical flavors seriously. Angus beef, American cheese, and brioche bun are the foundation; the aioli and the element of surprise are what make it stick. At least one guest called it 'insanely delicious' in a place they came for poke - which, in its own way, is the best kind of review a secondary menu item can get.
Surprisingly the burger was insanely delicious.
One of the best patios in Northern Colorado - the atmosphere is tropical and the vibe is exactly what you'd hope for.
Welcoming beautiful space with spacious seating areas. I love looking down at the street.
The poke nachos were the best poke nachos we've ever had - a must order.
Very friendly, conversational and efficient service - the staff made the whole experience.
Good food - hot environment. The temperature of the restaurant itself was uncomfortably warm.