Contenders
Who’s Bringing the Sizzle?
We have returning favorites and new faces ready to turn up the heat at the Denver Burger Battle! These burgermeisters take it to the next level with traditional ingredients and creativity.
2022 Contenders
Stay tuned for 2023 contenders!
Defending Champions
2022 People's Choice
983 Big Cheesy
CHERRY CRICKET
An Original Cricket Burger smothered in American cheese and gooey mac, stacked with a crispy poblano and crunchy Cheetos, and finished with a swipe of sweet and savory bacon jalapeno jam.
2022 Judge's Choice
Peaches n' Cream Burger
STANLEY BEER HALL
Neiman Ranch Beef, Creamed Goat Cheese, Spiced Peach Ketchup, Pepper Jelly, Grilled Palisade Peaches
Returning Contenders
983 Big Cheesy
CHERRY CRICKET
An Original Cricket Burger smothered in American cheese and gooey mac, stacked with a crispy poblano and crunchy Cheetos, and finished with a swipe of sweet and savory bacon jalapeno jam.
Spicy A1 Burger
SNARFBURGER
Double Patty, Cheese, A-1 Sauce, Mayo, Grilled Onions, Grilled Hot Peppers
Danny Dorito Burger
TAP & BURGER
Boulder Valley Naturals Angus Beef Patty, Crispy Bacon, Avocado, Sharp Cheddar, Lettuce. Herb Aioli and Cool Ranch Doritos on a Harvest Moon Sesame Bun.
Peaches & Cream Burger
STANLEY BEER HALL
Neiman Ranch Beef, Creamed Goat Cheese, Spiced Peach Ketchup, Pepper Jelly, Grilled Palisade Peaches
Burrata Burger 5280 BURGER BAR
Colorado Beef, Fresh Basil and Arugula, Burrata Cheese, House-Made Pesto, Oven-Roasted Tomatoes
La Jefa
ILLEGAL BURGER
Charred Cilantro Lime Pineapple Salsa, Pepper Jack Cheese, Smoked Bacon, Chipotle Aioli
The Buff + Bleu Burger
BRIAR COMMON BREWERY + EATERY
Briar Common Buffalo Sauce, Bleu Cheese Crumbles, Bleu Cheese Dressing, House-Made Pickle Chips
Double Cheeseburger
STOIC & GENUINE
Colorado Angus Beef, Melted American Cheese, Bluepoint Bakery Bun
New Contenders in 2022
Juicy Lucy
LUCY'S BURGER BAR
Cheese-Stuffed Double Patty, Ooey Gooey Melting Party In Your Mouth
SOUTHERN COUNTRY BURGER
Dierks Bentley's Whiskey Row
Certified Angus patty, house pimento cheese, country fried bacon, white BBQ slaw, sliced tomato, pickles, Harvest Moon brioche bun
Happy Hour Burger
BLUE MOON RiNO
Ground Beef Patty, American Cheese, Grilled Onions, Comeback Sauce, Brewer’s Choice Beer
Globeville Burger
CARM & GIA METROPOLITAN
Angus Beef, Mexican Beef Chorizo, Pepper Jack Cheese, Chicharrones, Pico De Gallo, Shoestring Tortilla Chips, Jalapeños, Avocado, Pretzel Bun
Fried Mozzarella Burger
BAD DADDY'S
Panko Crusted and Flash Fried Mozzarella, House-Made Tomato Jam, Garlic Mayo, Dijon Mustard
Border Burger
BORDER BURGER BAR
Cheddar and Jack Cheese, Pico De Gallo, Fried Jalapeño, Avocado, Spicy Aioli
Colorado Cowboy Burger
FIRE AT THE ART HOTEL
Centennial Cuts Brisket Burger, Candied Bacon Jam, Aged Cheddar, Pueblo Chili White BBQ Sauce, Pickled Onion Rings
American Rooted Wagyu Burger
ROOTED CRAFT AMERICAN KITCHEN
Wagyu Patty, Tender Belly Bacon, Aged Cheddar, Rooted BBQ Sauce, Brioche Bun
Marrow-Boner
STONEY'S BAR & GRILL
Smash Patty, Garlic and Herb Boursin Cheese, Roasted Bone Marrow, Butter Lettuce, Balsamic Onions, Pretzel Bun
FMB Burger
UPTOWN & HUMBOLDT
Brioche bun, blue cheese, sautéed mushrooms, micro greens, pickled onion, fig jam
SMAC Burger
Culinary Dropout
House-made pretzel bun with house-made beer cheese fondue, lettuce, thousand, pickles, and onions.
