THE SECRET SAUCE
1. GRAB
Get a Battle of the Burgers Card at any participating location, or print one here.
2. TRY
Visit participating restaurants to try their featured burger.
3. COMPLETE
Get your card marked at each location you visit. *Must try a minimum of 8 burgers to cast your vote and be prize eligible.
4. VOTE
Must include a picture of your marked card. One Entry per person. Place your vote HERE.
5. WIN
Submit your card & cast your vote. Each stop = one entry. Winner will be announced on Tuesday, June 3, 2025.
PRIZES
Blackout Prize – Runza Free Meal Deal Coupon!
PRIZE PACK #1 – $800 VALUE
Three hour ride for up to 12 people on Norfolk’s ONLY Pedal Therapy Bike on the date of your choosing, based on availability – $300 value
Two tickets to Comedian & TV Personality Kat Timpf with meet and greet on Sunday, July 13, 9:30 p.m. at District Event Center – $250 value
$250 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice, can be split into 2 separate locations
PRIZE PACK #2 – $550 VALUE
Three hour ride for up to 12 people on Norfolk’s ONLY Pedal Therapy Bike on the date of your choosing, based on availability – $300 value
Two tickets to James Austin Johnson at the Great American Comedy Festival Friday June 13, 7 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theatre – $100 value
$150 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice, can be split into 2 separate locations
PRIZE PACK #3 – $200 VALUE
Two tickets to James Austin Johnson at the Great American Comedy Festival Friday June 13, 7 p.m. at the Johnny Carson Theatre – $100 value
$100 gift card to the participating restaurant of your choice, can be split into 2 separate locations
THE COMPETITION
1. Black Cow Fat Pig Pub & Steak
702 W. Norfolk Ave.
El Bandito de Mayo – $17
Loup River Farms half pound burger, cowboy candy, red pepper aioli on a pretzel bun.
2. Buffalo Wild Wings
2019 Krenzien Dr.
Triple Bacon Cheeseburger – $15.49
Two hand-smashed patties seared with bacon, thick-cut bacon, American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles, bacon aioli, on a challah bun.
3. Culver’s
924 S. 20th St.
The Colby Jack Pub Burger – $8.09
Fresh, never frozen beef, Wisconsin colby Jack cheese, crispy onions, A.1. pepper mayo, on an everything bun.
4. District Table & Tap
226 W. Norfolk Ave.
Bacon Me Crazy Burger – $15
Our All-Nebraska beef 1/2 lb. patty topped with bacon jam, bacon, crumbled bacon, and white cheddar cheese.
5. Divots Downtown
206 W. Norfolk Ave.
Monterey Burger – $16
This tasty classic starts with a half-pound Certified Angus beef craft patty featuring short rib and brisket. Melty Swiss cheese, grilled smoked ham, and a house made hot honey Dijon sauce on either side of the toasted brioche bun will make this burger one of your favorites after one bite!
6. Franklin’s
904 Riverside Blvd.
Cowboy Burger – $14
8-ounce ground beef patty, seasoned, charbroiled and served on a fresh brioche bun. We top it with BBQ sauce, jalapeños, American cheese, smoky bacon, and an onion ring.
7. Goody’s Grille
105 S. 2nd St., Battle Creek
Goody Burger – $16.49
Two juicy Certified Angus beef patties hand pressed daily, topped with two different cheeses, lettuce, tomato, pickle & our famous onion rings on a lightly grilled bun. Delicious.
8. Hy-Vee East
120 E. Norfolk Ave.
Rise and Shine Burger – $11.95
Wake up on the sunny side with our Rise and Shine Burger at Hy-Vee East! A sunny-side up egg, candied bacon and smoked Gouda cheese served with a beef patty on a Bakery-fresh sweet bun that is sure to chase any cloudy feelings away. Includes a side.
9. Hy-Vee West
2107 Taylor Ave.
Peanut Butter and Bacon Burger – $11.95
Sweet meets savory in this mouth-watering combination. Enjoy rich, creamy peanut butter paired with savory bacon on top of a beef patty served on a Bakery-fresh sweet bun. This burger is sure to satisfy all of your taste buds with this match made in sweet vs. salty heaven. Includes a side.
10. Michael’s Cantina
912 Omaha Ave.
The Big MacMichael – $14.95
Two quarter pound all beef patties with cheese, special sauce, lettuce, pickles and onion on a non-sesame seed bun. Served with choice of waffle fries, sweet potato fries, chili, or salad.
11. Runza
814 S. 13th St.
BBQ Bacon Swiss Burger – $6.29
This isn’t just a burger… It’s a tangy, savory, bacon-y masterpiece that deserves its own slow-motion montage. We’re talking Swiss cheese melting just right, bacon bringing the crunch, and BBQ sauce so good it might bring a tear to your eye. Make it a meal for $10.69.
12. Sandbar & Grill
4200 W. Norfolk Ave.
The Brewmaster’s Burger – $16
We take two Certified Angus smash patties, place them on a grilled pretzel bun, and top them with crispy bacon, jalapenos, melted mild cheddar and our own Divots Poor Farm white cheddar. This amazing fusion of flavors comes complete with your favorite side.
13. Smokin’ Stans
114 Madison Ave.
Cheesy Pork Burger – $13
Pulled pork and nacho cheese on 1/3 lb smoked burger. Sandwich only.
14. The 411 Restaurant and Lounge
411 W. Norfolk Ave.
Dimock Elk Burger – $21
A new signature creation in collaboration with Dimock Cheese from Dimock, South Dakota! Elk seared in Dimock butter, topped with thick-cut steak lardons, Dimock blueberry Monterey Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and tiger shrimp!
15. The Granary
922 S. 13th St.
Granary Hamburger Platter – $9
Our main burger is a quarter pound, ground fresh daily in-house, and served with fries and onion rings. Good enough to stand on its own as is, or you can add American or Swiss cheese for $1, sautéed mushrooms for $1, or add bacon for $2.
16. Whiskey Creek
1021 S. 13th St.
BBQ Bison Burger – $20
Bison patty basted in BBQ sauce, and piled high with pulled pork, peppered bacon, American cheese, and fried onion straws on a brioche bun.
