The Cougar Den

The Cougar Den is a total gem in the small town of Burlington. It’s got arcade games, pool tables, and enough entertainment to keep everyone happy — whether you’re feeling competitive or just want to kick back. The food was so good. The pizza was cheesy perfection, the artichoke dip was dangerously addictive, and the burgers were the kind you think about days later. And the desserts? Next level. The shakes, malts, and sundaes were all amazing — but the ice cream nachos stole the show. Whoever invented those deserves a medal. The staff were awesome too — super friendly, fast, and clearly love what they do. All in all, The Cougar Den is the kind of place that makes you glad small towns still know how to do it right. Five stars, easy.

This looks like a bar turned family hang out, they don’t serve alcohol and the pizza wasn’t anything special. The ice cream was good. It’s a help yourself kind of set up, more like fast food. They have pool tables, ski ball and a few arcade games my kids enjoyed. Probably an awesome hangout for teens!

The Cougar Den in Burlington, Colorado absolutely nails pizza and burgers done right. Fresh ingredients, cooked to order, and nothing tastes like it came out of a freezer. The burgers are juicy, well-seasoned, and filling, and the pizza is hot, fresh, and loaded the way it should be. It’s that perfect small-town spot where the food is simple but done the right way. Generous portions, great flavor, and a laid-back atmosphere where you actually feel welcome. No gimmicks—just solid, honest food that hits every time. If you’re rolling through Burlington and want a legit burger or a good pizza, The Cougar Den is 100% worth the stop. I’ll be back whenever I’m in town.

Found our way here looking for food while traveling across the country on a big road trip. Came in for the smash burgers specifically and were not disappointed. My husband and I both agreed they were some of the best we’ve had. The patties were lacy and juicy. We also got the onion ring basket that had a pile of fries under the onion rings and they were both delicious and the serving size was not small. We couldn’t finish a single basket between the two of us with those burgers. If we lived nearby we’d be back all the time. The place was super cute, had pool tables, and other arcade games. If you’re driving through we can’t recommend them enough. It’s also family friendly for those of you traveling with kids and/or dogs.

Stopped at the cougar den on our way to Kansas for lunch. Atmosphere was clean and nice. Decorated with cougar spirit and looks like it would be a fun place to play pool and enjoy a drink in the evening. Food was also yummy. I had the seasoned French fries and the bomb burger. Both were great and the burger truly was the bomb! 👏