There is no better place to eat a hamburger with a side of fries and a cold soda for a better price than at Duffy’s Cherry Cricket.
For lunch, dinner or for the occasional drink, the Cricket is a great choice. While there are other items on their menu, the Cricket is best known for their burgers.
The Cherry Cricket is located in the heart of Cherry Creek. Though from the outside it may not appear as “stylish” as most restaurants in the area, inside Duffy’s is a remarkably impressive and entertaining restaurant.
Its dCB)cor resembles a pub with a bar in one room, and a dining room with tables in the other. Its charisma lies in the balance between the comforting and exciting aspects of a restaurant.
The service at the Cricket is just as enjoyable as its ambiance. From the moment you walk into the restaurant, even on busy days, the staff will do anything to ensure your comfort. They’re timely and precise in their service. What’s more, if there is any confusion in the kitchen, they will take responsibility without hesitation.
The Cherry Cricket offers appetizers such as chips with salsa and guacamole for $5.95, Hummus with pita triangles for $6.25 and potato skins for $5.95.
They also offer chili, soups and salads. For $5.25 you can taste their white chili, which is made with chicken, anasazi beans and hot green chili peppers served with a side of tortilla in a cup.
One of their more appealing salads is their Moroccan salad for $8.50, which can be eaten as a meal.
This salad is made with marinated flank steak, mushrooms, artichoke hearts, red onions and their own Moroccan style dressing.
Nonetheless, the Cricket is famous around Denver for its delicious a la carte burger and sandwich menu, which are all tofu free. For $5.75, you can get a half pound Cricket burger served with lettuce and tomato and a pickle on the side. If you’re not a big eater, they also have a quarter pound burger called the Little Cricket for $4.25 and a turkey burger for $5.25. Their burgers can be served welldone or rare.
The great thing about Duffy’s is that all the burgers are designed for you. With more than 25 toppings, you can create your own famous Cricket burger. Each extra relish is anywhere from 55 cents to $1. So for someone who likes traditional style burgers with or without cheese, or fresh jalapeCB1os, avocados, and Bermuda onions, the Cricket has something for everyone.
In addition to their burgers, they also offer sandwiches. The Cricket puts a spin on traditional melts serving a hot avocado melt for $6.25.
This sandwich is served with Swiss cheese, avocado, tomatoes, grilled onions and Thousand Island dressing. They also offer a Monterey chicken sandwich served with bacon, avocado and BBQ sauce for $7.50.
Duffy’s Cherry Cricket is located at 2641 E. Second Ave. They are open everyday from 11 a.m. to 2 a.m., serving food until 12 a.m. The Cricket does not take reservations, but take-out orders can be called in at (303) 322-7666.
