LIST: 2025 Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle Restaurants

One of Sioux Falls' biggest culinary events is getting even bigger in 2025.

Downtown Sioux Falls has revealed the list of combatants in the 12th Annual Downtown Burger Battle and it's the biggest number in the event's history - 39 to choose from.

2025 DOWNTOWN SIOUX FALLS BURGER BATTLE ENTRIES

• Blarney Stone: Limerick Burger
  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.

• Chef Lance on Phillips: Chef Lance’s Cuban Burger
  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.

• Bread & Circus: Sweet Chili Bacon Cheeseburger
  6oz certified Angus beef patty with 5-spice bacon, house-made sweet chili sauce, miso cream cheese, and winter greens between a Look’s Bakehouse sesame seed bun. Served with a side of sea salt kettle chips.

• Big Sioux Burger: The Elvis Midnight Snack
  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.

• Bibisol: “I’m in America, I Should Be Able to Get a Burger Here” Smash Burger
  Classic Double smash grass-fed local beef patties, sharp yellow cheddar, onion, secret sauce, pickles, and butter buns, served with a side of our Salsa Macha Wedges topped with scallion, cilantro, cotija, and a side of garlic aioli.

• Boki European Street Food: The Gyro Inferno Burger
  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!

• The Cattitude Cafe: Purr-fect Ahi Tuna Burger
  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 yellowfin patty, topped with vibrant pickled slaw, adding a tangy crunch that ties it all together. Paired with a refreshing side of cucumber salad.

• CRAVE: Island Paradise Burger
  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
  Prime beef patty, applewood-smoked bacon, fresh arugula, marinated heirloom tomato, horseradish herb mascarpone, whiskey-infused onion jam, and bloomed mustard seeds.

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• Dakota Crafts Links: The Big Craft
  Custom Angus beef and pork blend smoked sausage with jalapeño, cheddar, and onion topped with house made special sauce and jalapeño relish. Garnished with sesame seeds and served on a toasted Rotellas Italian bakery hoagie roll.

• Dahlia Kitchen + Bar: Street Corn Birria Smash
  Poblano Esquite & Short Rib Birria, are piled on top of a Brisket and Short Rib Chuck smash Burger with Oaxaca cheese and tortilla strips. No street food would be complete without crispy garlic fries and a side of Birria Consume. 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
  All beef patty, BLTO, buffalo sauce, blue cheese dressing on a brioche bun.

• DaDa Gastropub: Korean BBQ Burger
  Marinated beef patty, pork belly, scallion salad, egg, American cheese all on a sesame bun!

• Falls Overlook Cafe At Falls Park: Butter Pecan Melt
  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.

• Five Guys: Western Style Double Bacon Burger
  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
  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 an avocado lime drizzle. Comes with a choice of kettle chips.

• Holiday Inn – Grille 100: The Lei’d Back Burger
  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
  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 it on a peanut butter haystack featuring fresh ground peanut butter, butterscotch, chow mein noodles, and mini marshmallows. We then added a couple of 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
  An Angus burger patty with candied jalapeños, pickled red onions, a jalapeño infused cream cheese, and shredded cheddar cheese.

• La Luna Cafe: Escabeche Burger
  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
  5 oz Ground Beef Burger on a French Bun, with Duck Rillettes, Pickled Vegetables, Sweet Chili Bacon, and Cilantro Aioli

• MacKenzie River: Gyro Burger
  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
  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
  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
  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, Caesar salad, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potatoes}

• Parker’s Bistro: Duck, Duck, Goose Burger
  Duck Patty, gooseberry jam, goat cheese, and almond crunch!

• PAve: Wango Burger
  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
  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 jalapenos & 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
  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
  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 with 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 ginger chili ketchup. Served with a side of Hot and Sour Soup. GF* without chow mein and bun.

• Roots of Brasil: GuarapaKibe Burger
  Fresh Certified Ground Chuck combined with bulgur wheat, salt, pepper, cinnamon, Garam masala, fresh lime, onion, parsley, and 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
  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
  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
  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
  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
  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.
  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 aioli. All these delicious flavors are brought together by a chili-toasted brioche bun!

• Windy City Bites: The Garden Harvester Deluxe
  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
  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 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.

The event runs from January 1-31.

Vote for your favorite on the DTSF Digital Passport app.

Each burger is ranked on a 10-point scale in 5 categories:

• Flavor
• Patty
• Toppings
• Bun
• Presentation

The burger with the highest score wins.