SignatureBrakemans Classic Smash'd
$13.99Melty American cheese, grilled onions, house-made pickles & our signature 1942 sauce, topped with a cascabella pepper.
est. by the tracks
Let's
Smash.
Historic railroad grit meets modern wagyu smash burgers in the heart of downtown Colorado Springs — right alongside the tracks.
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Our Legacy
Built on Railroad Grit.
Brakemen worked the freight yards in the dark — coupling cars, throwing switches, riding the tops of moving trains. Their job was dangerous, thankless, and absolutely essential. We named this place after them.
In 1942, Colorado Springs' depot was the lifeblood of a town climbing toward the Rockies. Whistles cut the cold. Coal smoke hung over the yard. Brakemen earned their wages with their hands.
We honor that legacy with a simple promise: do the work right. Smash the patty hard. Stack it loud. Pour it cold. Treat the guest like family.
1942
Signature Sauce
100%
Wagyu Beef
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Shortcuts
since the depot days
Get Smash'd
Signature Burgers.
Two 2oz wagyu patties. Hot griddle. Lacy, crispy edges and a molten, juicy center. Five ways to ride.
Signature
The Scout
$15.99Sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, swiss, arugula, garlic vinaigrette & truffle aioli.
SpicyThe Mountaineer
$14.99White cheddar, grilled jalapeño, garlic aioli, pickled red onion & fresh cilantro.
SpicyStreet Corn Smash
$14.99Grilled jalapeños, esquites-roasted corn, mayo, cotija cheese & guajillo aioli.
French Onion Smash
$14.99Gruyère, grilled onions, horseradish garlic aioli & crispy shallots — served with a side au jus.
The Depot
Step Inside.
Industrial timber. Neon glow. The hum of the yard outside. The Depot is part dining room, part live wire — built for late-night beers, sticky-finger meals, and a soundtrack you'll actually remember.
- — Late-night kitchen 'til close
- — Patio overlooking the tracks
- — Local drafts & craft cocktails
- — Live music weekends
Craftsmanship
Quality Over Everything.
01
Sustainable Wagyu
Sourced from ranches that prioritize regenerative land, humane handling, and animals raised with intention.
02
Made In-House
Pickles, sauces, hot honey, dressings — built from scratch in the kitchen, every single day.
03
Local When We Can
Colorado-made beer. Local bakeries. Real produce, no shortcuts. We pay more so you eat better.
Off The Rails
Loaded Fries.
Hot Honey.
Late-Night Drops.
Crazy Train fries piled with 1942 sauce, bacon, queso & chives. Hot Shot fries dusted with firebox spice & house hot honey. Limited drops every weekend. Follow along — they sell out.
Word On The Yard
Loud & Loyal.
★★★★★
"Best smash burger I've had in Colorado. Period."
★★★★★
"The 1942 sauce alone is worth the drive. Plus they're literally next to the tracks — kids loved it."
★★★★★
"Crazy Train fries and a Brakemans Mule. That's the move."
find us
By The Tracks.
The historic depot · 555 S. Sierra Madre St. · Colorado Springs, CO