Events12th Annual Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle
January 1, 2025 - January 31, 2025
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Rate each burger on a 10-point scale in 5 categories:
• Flavor
• Patty
• Toppings
• Bun
• Presentation
List of Participating Restaurants
Blarney Stone: Limerick Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Sunday: 11am-11pm
Delivery Services Offered: Delivery Services: BlarneyIrishPub.com, Door Dash, Grub Hub, Food Dudes & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-274-0103
An 8 oz. Burger Patty on Marbled Rye Bread with a dollop of French Onion spread, topped with Au Jus basted Caramelized Onions, Muenster Cheese & Red Pepper Jelly. Served with Baked Beans.
Bibisol: “I’m in America, I should be able to get a burger here” Smash Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am-8pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-215-1486
Classic Double smash grass fed local beef patties, sharp yellow cheddar, onion, secret sauce, pickles, butter buns, served with a side of our Salsa Macha Wedges topped with scallion, cilantro, cotija, and a side of garlic aioli.
Big Sioux Burger: The Elvis Midnight Snack
Burger Hours of Availability: Sunday – Thursday: 7am-10pm & Friday – Saturday: 7am-12am
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-937-0270
The King may be best known for his music, but you can’t deny his critical culinary acclaim, the fried peanut butter, bacon and banana sandwich. You’ll be All Shook Up with our house-blend beef smash patties, American cheese, Peanut aioli, jalapeño jam, banana, bacon, and a sunnyside up egg, all served on a butter croissant. This flavor bomb is perfect any time of day and is sure to be named The King of the 2025 Burger Battle.
Boki European Street Food: The Gyro Inferno Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Sunday – Thursday: 11am-8pm & Friday – Saturday: 11am-9:30pm
Delivery Services Offered: Grub Hub and Uber Eats & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-521-6542
1/2lbs Fresh Angus Beef. This burger blends Mediterranean flair with bold heat, featuring savory gyro meat, smoky paprika cheese, sweet and spicy pepper jelly, pickled peppers, and caramelized onions. Topped with three distinct dressings, and fresh cut fries. It’s a fusion of global flavors with a fiery, gourmet edge. Perfectly balanced and unforgettable!
Bread & Circus: Sweet Chili Bacon Cheeseburger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 11am-8pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-338-2206
6oz certified angus beef patty with 5-spice bacon, house made sweet chili sauce, miso cream cheese, winter greens between a Look’s Bakehouse sesame seed bun. Served with a side of sea salt kettle chips.
The Cattitude Cafe: Purr-fect Ahi Tuna Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Saturday: 6:30am-7pm & Sunday: 6:30am-4pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-4311
Savor the delicious blend of flavors with our Purr-fect Ahi Tuna Burger. It begins with a toasted jalapeno bun, slathered in spicy mayo for a zesty kick. Mounted on a crisp bed of romaine, followed by a juicy slice of tomato. The star of the dish is a perfectly marinated yellow fin patty, top with vibrant pickled slaw, adding a tangy crunch that ties it all together. Paired with a refreshing side of cucumber salad.
Chef Lance on Phillips: Chef Lance’s Cuban Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am-2pm & 5pm-9pm, **Closed Sunday & Monday
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-7800 (No Carryout Friday & Saturday from 5-9pm)
8 oz Certified Angus Patty, topped with Slow Roasted Pulled Pork, Raspberry Poblano BBQ Sauce, Pickles, Shoulder Bacon, Swiss Cheese and Dijon Mayo on a toasted Breadsmith Onion Bun. Served with House fries and a Mojo Dipping sauce.
CRAVE: Island Paradise Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Saturday – Thursday: 11am-10pm & Friday: 11am-11pm
Delivery Services Offered: Doordash & Online Orders Available, Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-782-2600
Indulge in our mouthwatering Angus beef patty, perfectly grilled to juicy perfection and topped with a rich, homemade bacon jam that offers a sweet and smoky depth of flavor. A zesty lime aioli drizzles luxuriously over the patty, elevating each bite with its creamy tang. To add a tropical twist, our fresh pineapple salsa brings a burst of sweetness and vibrant color, harmonizing beautifully with the savory notes. All of this is complemented by a melted layer of Gouda cheese, adding a hint of nuttiness, and a generous handful of peppery arugula for an extra layer of freshness. Served on a toasted bun, this burger is a delicious fusion of flavors that will leave you craving more.
Crawford’s: Not So Old Fashioned Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Saturday: 4pm-12am, Sunday: 4pm-11pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-332-5333
Prime beef patty, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh arugula, marinated heirloom tomato, horseradish herb mascarpone, whiskey-infused onion jam and bloomed mustard seeds.
Dakota Crafts Links: The Big Craft
Burger Hours of Availability: Wednesday – Thursday: 11am-6:30 Friday – Saturday 11am-7:30am
Delivery Services Offered: In Person To-Go Orders Only
Custom Angus beef and pork blend smoked sausage with jalapeno, cheddar, and onion topped with house made special sauce and jalapeno relish. Garnished with sesame seeds and served on a toasted Rotellas Italian bakery hoagie roll.
Dahlia Kitchen + Bar: Street Corn Birria Smash
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily: 11am-10pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-937-0260
Poblano Esquite & Short Rib Birria, are piled on top of a Brisket and Short Rib Chuck smash Burger with Oaxaca cheese, tortilla strips. No street food would be complete without crispy garlic fries and a side of Birria Consumme. Is it chic or is it street? Perhaps both? You be the judge… And don’t forget, the camera eats first!
Club David: Buffalo Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily: 5pm-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-274-0700
All beef patty, BLTO, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing on a brioche bun.
DaDa Gastropub: Korean BBQ Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Thursday: 5pm-11pm, Friday – Saturday: 5pm-12am, Sunday – Monday: Closed
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-444-4266
Marinated beef patty, pork belly, scallion salad, egg, american cheese all on a sesame bun!
Falls Overlook Cafe *At Falls Park: Butter Pecan Melt
Burger Hours of Availability: Thursday – Saturday: 4pm-8pm & Sunday: 11am-3pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-367-4885
A juicy, fresh-ground beef patty nestled on a buttery brioche bun, topped with arugula, creamy gouda cheese, and our signature bourbon caramel bacon jam, and a dollop of Stensland Butter Pecan Ice Cream—a bold, unexpected twist that delivers a rich, creamy finish.
Five Guys: Western Style Double Bacon Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily: 10:30am-10pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-275-4897
Two Beef Patties with American Cheese, Applewood Smoked Bacon ,Grilled Onions, Jalapenos and BBQ Sauce
Glacial Lakes Distillery feat. Fat Kid Filly’s: El Toro Loco
Burger Hours of Availability: Thursday – Saturday: 5pm-10pm & Sunday: 4pm-8pm (Monday thru Wednesday Closed)
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-5087
In house ground sirloin and brisket mix 6oz. Patty on a toasted kaiser bun, with a creamy taco spread and laying on a bed of cilantro, topped with melted white queso, shredded lettuce, house made Pico and a avocado lime drizzle. Comes with choice of kettle chips.
Holiday Inn – Grille 100: The Lei’d Back Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 11am-10pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-339-2000
Black sesame bun, marinated smash patty, caramelized spam, smoked cheddar, sambal pineapple salsa, maui teriyaki sauce. Served with island fries and a side of Maui teriyaki sauce.
JL Beers: Peanut Butter Haystack Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 11am-11pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-275-2012
Finding the Best Burger in this year’s competition is like finding a noodle in a haystack! Well search no further, today is your lucky day! We took our signature bun, a ¼ lb of fresh ground beef and piled on a peanut butter haystack featuring fresh ground peanut butter, butterscotch, chow mein noodles and mini marshmallows. We then added a couple strips of country bacon for good measure. You’ll be sure to exclaim, “I’ve Finally Found It!” after you’ve experienced this one!
Josiah’s Coffeehouse: Sweet Heat Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 6:30am-3:30pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-759-8255
An angus burger patty with candied jalapeños, pickled red onions, a jalapeño infused cream cheese and shredded cheddar cheese.
La Luna Cafe: Escabeche Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Saturday: 8am-5pm & Sunday: 8am-2pm
Delivery Services Offered: Doordash & Grubhub & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-275-6700
A bold twist on a traditional Salvadorian sandwich to create the Escabeche Burger, our burger features a beef patty topped with a tangy escabeche of pickled vegetables, melted pepper jack cheese, fresh tomato and lettuce. Our house-made jalapeño ranch adds a creamy kick, while a side of our savory red salsa elevates the flavors. All of these flavors are pulled together with a toasted Breadsmith bun. A delicious fusion of tradition and innovation, this burger brings the vibrant tastes of El Salvador to your plate.
M.B. Haskett’s: Bánh Ghê Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Friday: 11am-2pm & Thursday – Saturday: 5pm-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-367-1100
5 oz Ground Beef Burger on a French Bun, with Duck Rillettes, Pickled Vegetables, Sweet Chili Bacon and Cilantro Aioli
MacKenzie River: Gyro Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily: 11am-10pm
Delivery Services Offered: Online Ordering and Delivery Options: https://order.mackenzieriverpizza.com & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-275-5566
Savor the Gyro Burger! A half-pound beef patty seasoned with shawarma spices, topped with cool tzatziki, fresh diced tomatoes, red onions, and tangy feta crumble. Served with a spicy pickle and a side of our traditional fries.
Minervas: Exploring the Infinite: An Evening With Alan Watts Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Thursday: 11am-9pm & Friday – Saturday: 11am-10pm (Closed Sunday).
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-334-0386
Hadrick ranch premium angus beef, black Italian winter truffle, mushroom duxelles, rosemary bordelaise, pomegranate gastrique, garlic chive aioli, truffle butter, served on a pullman brioche bun with a side of charcoal parmesan fries and beet ketchup.
Monk’s Ale House: The Deviled Egg Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday: 3pm-10pm, Tuesday – Thursday: 11am-10pm, Friday: 11am-12am, Saturday: 12pm-12am & Sunday 12pm-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-338-2328
Double CAB Smash, New School American, Pickles, Bacon, Potato Chips, and Deviled Egg Schmear on a Big Marty Bun.
Ode to Food & Drink: Big Spin Dipper
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Friday: 11am-9pm & Saturday 4pm-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-275-6332
6oz house wagyu beef blend grilled to order topped with melted provolone cheese, spinach artichoke dip & fried linguini on a toasted egg bun with sundried tomato aioli + sidekick of your choice {fries, garlic mash, sweet potato chips, soup, house salad, ceasar salad, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potatoes}
Papa Woody’s: Triple Crown Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Thursday: 11am-9pm & Friday – Saturday: 11am-10pm **Burger Not Available Sunday’s During Brunch!
Delivery Services Offered: DoorDash, GrubHub and UberEats & Carry Out/To-Go Orders Call: 605-271-0519
Our 1/2 pound beef and brisket patty Super-Seasoned to perfection, served on a lightly grilled Brioche Bun. On the bottom bun is a thick smear of Fig Jam. The burger is generously topped with warm, creamy goat cheese, a handful of baby arugula and a drizzle of Hot Honey. Served with a side of seasoned wavy fries with ‘Bang-Bang’ Sauce.
Parker’s Bistro: Duck, Duck, Goose Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Thursday: 4:30pm-9pm, Friday – Saturday: 4:30pm-10pm & Sunday – Monday: Closed
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-250-1322
Duck Patty, gooseberry jam, goat cheese & almond crunch!
PAve: Wango Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Friday: 11am-9pm & Saturday: 12pm-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-338-7283
Sesame seed brioche bun, 8oz Durham beef and wagyu beef patty seasoned with garlic, salt, pepper, thyme, ginger, and a splash of soy sauce, wasabi aioli, freshly chopped spring mix, pickled red onions, chopped green onion, and Korean BBQ sauce.
Perch: The Morning Glory Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Friday: 7am-2pm & Saturday – Sunday: 7am-3pm
Delivery Services Offered: Pickup & Delivery Available Online: https://order.toasttab.com/online/perch
6oz all beef patty crusted with our house breakfast seasoning, Cady Creek hickory smoked gouda, compart duroc applewood bacon, hard fried egg, Perch hollandaise, house pickled jalepenos & onions, baby arugula, on a brioche bun from Look’s Marketplace, served with a side of Papas Fritas!
Phillips Ave Diner: Sweet Heat Cinna-Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Sunday – Tuesday: 11am-2pm & Wednesday – Saturday: 11am-8pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-335-4977
Fresh grilled cinnamon roll bun, ground beef and pork sausage patty, pepper jack cheese, hard fried egg, candied jalapeno bacon, drizzled with a Maple-Dijon Aioli and served with a Whisky Anglaise and choice of side.
Remedy Brewing Co.: Lunar Moo Year Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Sunday – Thursday: 11:30am-8pm & Friday – Saturday: 11:30am-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-6193
A play on chili beef dish, our burger starts with a toasted sesame seed Breadsmith bun. Topped with a layer of toasted fresno chili and roasted garlic spread, Chinese mustard aioli tossed green onion, red bell pepper & napa cabbage slaw. Melted sharp cheddar covers a half pound Certified Angus beef patty, topped with crunchy chow mein noodles and finished with a ginger chili ketchup. Served with a side of Hot and Sour Soup. GF* without chow mein and bun. V* with Impossible patty.
Roots of Brasil: GuarapaKibe Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 11am-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-1498
Fresh Certified Ground Chuck combined with bulgur wheat, salt, pepper, cinnamon, Garam masala, fresh lime, onion, parsley, fresh mint topped with Vietnamese Pickled Vegetables and Requeijão served on a Pao de queijo Roll
Severance Brew Co feat. Rudy Navarrete Tex Mex: Juicy Sioux-zy Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Thursday: 5pm-8pm & Friday-Saturday: 12pm-2pm, 5pm-8pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-5480
The Juicy Sioux-zy is a 1/2lb seasoned beef patty stuffed full of cheddar, onion and green bell peppers sitting atop a slice of gouda on a Breadsmith onion bun. Topped with lettuce, tomato, ketchup, garlic aioli, and Grillo’s pickles!
Swamp Daddy’s: Creole Crown Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Tuesday – Saturday: 11am-9pm
Delivery Services Offered: Doordash & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-370-0711
Traditional bun with a roasted garlic aioli, herb cheese spread, spring greens, tomato, pickles, a patty blend of brisket, short rib and ground chuck, topped with peppered bacon, andouille sausage gravy, spiked onion rings and loaded with smoked gouda cheese drizzled with sambuca infused bbq sauce.
The Treasury: The French Onion Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Friday: 4pm-10pm & Saturday: 3pm-10pm (Sunday’s Closed)
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-679-5708
The French Onion Burger is The Treasury’s twist on two classic dinnertime favorites. A 6 oz all-beef patty is served on a toasted baguette, topped with Gruyère cheese, caramelized onions, and fresh arugula, all tied together with a tangy Dijonnaise. For the ultimate comfort, it’s served with a side of French onion dipping soup.
Tommy Jacks Pub: Crack Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Daily 11am-10pm
Delivery Services Offered: In Person To-Go Orders Only
Bite into the crack burger and get hooked! This 1/3 lb masterpiece features a sweet and spicy secret sauce, creamy bacon-infused cheese, and fiery jalapeños, topped with crispy onions in a fresh bakery bun. Dare to get hooked?
Wagoo Burger: T.T.H.D.C.B
Burger Hours of Availability: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday 11:30am-9:00pm Friday & Saturday 11:30am- 10:00pm
Delivery Services Offered: In Person To-Go Orders Only
Smash Patty with Roasted Veggies – Smoked Cheddar Cheese – Tater Tot Patty – Locally Grown Mushrooms – Cream of Mushroom Sauce Served w/ Kettle Chips
Wiley’s: The W.C.B.
Burger Hours of Availability: Monday – Friday: 3pm-11pm & Saturday – Sunday: 11am-11pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-336-0054
The W.C.B. is an infusion of two chorizo and beef smash patties. Topped with pepper jack cheese, fresh in house pico de gallo, an over easy fried egg, fried corn tortilla strips, and ancho lime aoili. All these delicious flavors brought together by a chili toasted brioche bun!
Windy City Bites: The Garden Harvester Deluxe
Burger Hours of Availability: Saturday – Thursday: 11am -9pm & Friday: 11am-1am
Delivery Services Offered: Doordash & Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-271-0272
This burger features 1/3 Beef Patty seasoned to perfection with lettuce, mustard, relish, onion, tomato, pickle, sports peppers and a dash of celery salt on a Breadico sourdough poppy seed bun. With a side of lemon pepper mild sauce fries.
Woodgrain Brewing Company feat. Southern Perfection BBQ: The OhhGee Burger
Burger Hours of Availability: Wednesday – Saturday: 11:30am-9pm & Sunday: 12pm-6pm
Delivery Services Offered: Call Ahead Carry Out Orders: 605-376-3966
We start with a fresh 1/4 lb. chuck patty seasoned and seared to perfection. Then topped with aged white cheddar. 1/4 lb. of 14 hour smoked pulled pork is placed on next, then layered with in house made chimichurri slaw and bacon relish. All of this awesomeness is secure between a freshly buttered and toasted potato bun. The OhhGee is accompanied by a side of Jo’s Southern Style Baked Mac and Cheese.
