Every January, Sioux Falls turns into a burger lover’s paradise when a number of venues pull out all the stops for the annual Burger Battle in downtown Sioux Falls.
To say the idea caught on is an incredible understatement given a record number of restaurants are vying for the top burger crown in 2023.
Each of the 32 burgers is rated by the audience in five different categories:
Our final stop is the Falls Overlook Cafe in Falls Park for the “BCB Burger”.
Here is the official description of the burger:
6 oz Beef Chuck Patty topped with melted Stensland Family Farms Colby Jack and garlic cheese curd, pineapple salsa, arugula, bacon bourbon sauce and chipotle aioli on a toasted pretzel bun – served with kettle chips.
Even before the first bite, this one has a lot to offer.
Let’s start with one of my favorite things – a delicious pretzel bun.
The other big highlight is the abundance of Stensland cheese in the form of a giant curd of garlic and Colby Jack sitting right on top of the burger.
Inside lies the pineapple salsa, which has just the right balance of sweet and tangy. It makes it a bit messy which might make walking it a bit of a challenge, but well worth it.
The score card:
Patties (5)
Bun (5)
toppings (5)
Creativity (5)
Customer Service (4)
You can vote for any or all burgers by downloading the DTSF Digital Passport to your mobile device.
Here is the full list of all 32 participants in the 2023 Burger Battle in Sioux Falls (with reviews where appropriate):
An 8 ounce. Beef patty on fried onion strips and a creamy peanut butter spread. Topped with goat cheese, cranberry compote and feta cheese crumbles. Served on a pretzel bun.
8 ounces. Hand-baked Angus burger with cheese curd and strips of gyros meat. Toppings include lettuce, pickled tomatoes, and caramelized peppers/onions. Topped off with our signature blend of taziki and ranch sauce. Served with freshly cut fries.
6 oz. Certified Angus Beef, Ranch House Bacon, Smoked Cheddar, Fried Chicken Skin, Butter Leaf Lettuce, Ranch House Buffalo, Look’s Brioche.
8 ounce freshly ground buffalo burger with beef bacon, cheddar, provolone and Boursin cheese on a bed of shredded lettuce, tomato and cucumber, drizzled with Sriracha Ranch. Served with our homemade fries.
A 1/3lb. All Beef Patty with hand-sliced beef and lamb gyros, tzatziki sauce, grilled onions and American cheese on a grilled brioche bun – the perfect burger for Hermes, the god of meat, and the son of Zeus. Served with a side of feta cheese and french fries.
Crave (201 East 8th Street): El Padrino – Carnitas Torta Burger (REVIEW)
Tajin-Crusted Angus Beef, Roasted Black Beans, Plancha Roasted Pork Carnitas, Pepper Jack Cheese, Escabeche (Mexican Pickles), Avocado Crema, and Sabroso! Served with a side dish of choice.
Pretzel Bun, Prime Beef Patty, Tomato Pepper Jam, Baby Arugula, Jalapeño Bacon, and Black Truffle Cheese. Topped off with truffle parmesan chips.
DaDa’s hot take on an Italian burger; All Beef Patty, House Giardiniera & Cheese!
6 oz Beef Chuck Patty topped with melted Stensland Family Farms Colby Jack and garlic cheese curd, pineapple salsa, arugula, bacon bourbon sauce and chipotle aioli on a toasted pretzel bun – served with kettle chips.
A brisket chuck mix with crispy prosciutto, bacio cheese, arugula, pickled pepperoncini and arbiatta ketchup, served on an artisanal round bun. Served with pesto fries dusted with grated parmesan.
100% local Wangus beef burger topped with candied beef bacon, smoked Gouda cheese, grilled caramelized onions and Fresno pepper coleslaw, prepared with a honey mustard barbecue. Served with fries as a side dish.
A grilled cheese sandwich featuring a well-made juicy burger patty and bacon with mayo, lettuce, pickles, tomatoes, ketchup, mustard, grilled mushrooms and grilled onions “down the line”.
Our version of the New York staple consists of shredded cheese, seasoned ground beef, cheese, pickles and onions with special house sauce on a toasted hoagie. Be sure to add all the side dishes, lettuce, tomatoes and jalapeños, ketchup and mustard. Served with side fries and Kool-Aid pickle.
All beef patty with chipotle spice, creamy garlic cheese spread, habanero bacon jam, Munster cheese and applewood smoked bacon on a toasted brioche bun.
Our take on the classic campfire treat includes marshmallows, milk chocolate, graham crackers, bacon and our fresh, never-frozen beef. All that sweet, gooey goodness on a burger will have you wanting s’more!
Our steak burger has a juice-marinated ribeye cut. We use Bread Smith bread, pepper jack cheese, bacon, tomatoes, pickled red onions, spring mix and house sauce.
Six-ounce square patty on Texas Toast with cheddar cheese, red onion, bacon and avocado. Served with a side of sweet potato fries.
8 ounce burger patty, seasoned and grilled, served on a romaine chiffonade, 2 sliced tomatoes and a toasted bottom bun topped with street corn aioli. The burger is topped with hatch queso and topped with 4 slices of fresh jalapeno and cilantro, with a lime garnish and a side of hatch queso for dipping french fries.
Beef sliders on a homemade brioche bun, aioli, American cheese and pickle.
Hadrick Ranch Beef, 2 Year Aged Dimock Cheddar, Onion Rings, Aged Smokehouse Bacon, A1 Aioli on a Brioche Bun. Served with Ferson Wagon Plane Porter Beer Cheese and fries.
Paying homage to the traditions and legends of the Land of 10,000 Lakes, The Griddy features Minnesota wild rice and Dakota mushrooms in a rich and hearty blend. Our spiced 1/2 pound certified Angus beef patty is succulently filled with Munster and American cheese, Lucy-style, and served on a bed of lettuce and red cabbage.
Ode to Food & Drinks (300 North Cherapa Place): Hoppy Loafing Around feat. Compensation Feigned Honesty IPA
Meatloaf patty, bacon IPA beer cheese sauce, fried onion strips on your choice of potato bun + sidekick.
1/2 lb Beef & Brisket Patty seasoned with Italian seasonings served on a parmesan crusted, grilled butter bun. Drenched in sautéed mushrooms and onions, topped with pepperoni, pepper jack cheese, fried mozzarella sticks and drizzled with pizza sauce. Served with a side of hot marinara sauce for dipping and a 4-ounce cup of spaghetti!
Beef steak burger, Nueske thick-cut bacon, American cheese, fried egg, chipotle aioli, all locally sourced ciabatta. Served with a side dish of choice.
Pizza Bake (120 South Phillips Avenue): Pizza Bake Burger
Angus beef patty, fresh mozzarella, herbs, ricotta, house peppers, house pepperoni sauce, rocket, ciabatta. Served with a side Caesar salad.
Freshly ground Chuck burger in a 5 ounce patty. Topped with a chipotle berry compote, peanut butter, American cheese and jalapeno bacon on a brioche bun. Served with a side dish of choice.
Italian for “cure,” our Italian beef game consists of a local Wagyu beef patty from Dimock, SD, seasoned with a house blend of herbs and spices, bone marrow aioli, thinly sliced nappa, cheddar cheese and giardiniera, all served on a toasted cheddar breadsmith bun. Served with a side of spiced chips and au jus, made with our Remedy Amber Ale.
1/3 pound all beef patty topped with homemade French onion dip, provolone cheese, sautéed onions, hot Giardiniera mix and ridged potato chips, freshly made on a toasted onion bun – served with a side of ridged potato chips and homemade french Onion dip .
Beef, short ribs and andouille patty mix topped with asiago and mild cheddar cheese, sweet heat bacon, Hush Puppy Battered Okra, drunk onions on lettuce, tomato, pepper jelly and secret sauce on a beignet bun. Served with chips.
Two mashed patties, onions, special sauce, shredded lettuce and pickles on a brioche bun.
Introducing our version of a Philly cheese sandwich. We take our fresh hand baked half pound burger, top it with a special seasoning, sautéed peppers and onions and two cheeses. The Philly Burger is accompanied by a side of au jus for dipping and served on our locally made fresh bakery bun.
Wiley’s (330 North Main Ave): West Coast Smasher
Two of our freshly ground hamburger patties, caramelized onions, American cheese, crispy romaine lettuce and Wiley’s signature “Animal” sauce, topped off with a toasted egg roll.
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