Cheapskates Action Sports Bar

Maybe it's the fact that this is the first decent burger that I've had since moving to Arvada or maybe this was just one hella good burger, I'm not sure. But when I had it, I thanked the gods to finally have a properly cooked burger.

I came here at about 3:30, so the place wasn't hoppin or anything. It picked up around 4:30 and seemed to be a standard happy hour crowd. There was one bartender/server on staff and she was awesome. She handled everyone at the bar, on the patio and around the tables without ignoring anyone and making jokes and having fun with everyone.

The location is pretty cool: right across from the train tracks, so you can watch the train go by every once in a while. I'd like to come back for a happy hour sometime and sit on the patio. Seems like a great place for people watching.

Just a friendly little bar & grill in Old Towne Arvada.

We dropped in with a Groupon on a Saturday afternoon. They have several tasty beers on tap. I enjoyed the Sierra Nevada. And, I love that they serve their beers in two sizes, pint & large. Unfortunately, they only do Pitchers for birthday parties. But, they have a deal where you can get 20 pitchers for $25 on your birthday. So, we may have to come back and take advantage of that.

I had the anti-vegan burger and it was tasty. Their fries are phenominal!

There is a small patio area. But, if the weather is nice, expect it to be packed. Inside wasn't bad, there was a nice, big bank of windows for us to people watch through.

It seemed like the only staff when we were there were the bartender and the cook who brought out the food. So, service seemed slow. They could use a cocktail server.

Overall, it was just a chill afternoon and I would definitely drop in again when in the area.

It is what it is... What in the world does that statement mean!? I've used it, I'll admit and now I'm shamed of ever using it to describe an establishment or a plate of food or anything for that matter. How can anyone give a comprehensive review of anything and use "it is what it is" as we look to you to describe what "it" "is". Either way this is my take in Cheap Skates. When I first step foot into Olde Town set to really explore what Olde Town had too offer and to get familiar with what Olde Town was really about, walked pass Cheap Skates intrigued with their vibrant loud atmosphere. My first most impression was that I was not in Olde Town anymore. I felt like I was in the heart of Ocean Beach or somewhere else in the big CA. All the tv's are topnotch they have great bar food and there is always an attractive female behind the bar... yeah, that makes a difference. It's straight up the busiest bar in Olde Town and just because you hate it doesn't mean it doesn't fit here ether. It is... just like every other bar, not for everyone.