Burger Week has officially begun, running March 5-14. Check out what to know about the entries here, including descriptions, photos, and a printable “menu.”
There are a total of 59 Owensboro-area restaurants/food trucks participating. All featured burgers will be priced at $8.
Burger Week
Printable Menu
Burger Week Entries
1885 Cocktail Bar
The Prohibition Burger
2601 West Parrish Avenue D
Two hard-seared smash patties topped with melted Gruyère, house garlic aioli, and slow-cooked bourbon onion jam, served on a garlic-buttered toasted bun.
54 Pizza East
Jalapeno Stromboli Burger
3101 Alvey Park Drive East B
54’s house stromboli bread layered with pizza sauce, chopped burger patty, melted mozzarella and provolone, onions, green peppers, and jalapeños.
54 Pizza West
Andy’s Burger
1700 Starlite Drive
54’s house stromboli bread topped with house sauce, a seasoned burger patty, melted cheddar cheese, lettuce, and red onion.
Antojitos Ágape
Hamburguesa Ágape
Food Truck
Beef patty topped with melted cheese, grilled ham, and grilled hot dog-style sausage, finished with lettuce, tomato, and crispy fried onions on a toasted bun, with house Mexican hot sauce served on the side.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s
The Boomerang
3189 Fairview Drive Suite E
Seasoned Angus beef patty topped with melted provolone, crispy fried onions, and Beef’s Boom Boom sauce, and garnished with two mini corn dogs.
Benski’s – Italian Comfort Street Style
Bianco Burger
Food Truck
Quarter-pound Black Angus patty smothered in provolone, set over Alfredo sauce, topped with lightly dressed arugula, Parmesan-crusted banana peppers, and banana pepper ranch on a garlic toast bun.
Big Whiskey’s
The Land, Sea & Air Burger
234 Frederica Street
7-ounce grilled beef patty atop fried onion straws, topped with battered shrimp tossed in Big Whiskey’s BBQ sauce and fried jalapeño bottlecaps on a lightly fried coated brioche bun, plus a boneless BBQ chicken wing.
Breakfast Express
The Brunch Burger
Food Truck
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with American cheese, bacon, and a fried egg, served on French-toast-battered Texas toast and finished with maple syrup and confectioner’s sugar.
Burger Theory
French Dip Burger
701 West 1st Street
Beef patty topped with Swiss cheese, onion, and horseradish aioli, served with a side of au jus for dipping.
Dee’s Diner
Mom’s Spaghetti Burger
1362 East 4th Street
Two Italian-seasoned burger patties layered with angel hair pasta tossed in slow-simmered original red sauce and melted mozzarella, served on buttery garlic Texas toast and finished with Parmesan, topped with a fried mozzarella stick.
Denny’s
Nacho Basic Burger
4545 Frederica Street
Seasoned beef patty topped with liquid queso, Denny’s nacho meat, jalapeños, and crispy tortilla chips.
Diamond Lanes South
The Big Pin
410 Carlton Drive
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with Swiss cheese, Green River Bourbon-sautéed onions and mushrooms, garlic Parmesan aioli, and baby spinach dressed in raspberry vinaigrette.
Don Mario’s
Smoked Carnitas Burger
122 West 2nd Street A
All-beef patty topped with white American cheese, charred pulled pork carnitas, and a sweet-and-savory barbecue sauce.
Donatos
Mariachi Melt
3415 New Hartford Road and 2601 West Parrish Avenue
Crispy calzone shell filled with seasoned beef, sausage, banana peppers, and a four-cheese blend of mozzarella, provolone, cheddar, and Romano, finished with house Mariachi seasoning.
Drake’s
Mini Southern Comfort Burgers
3050 Highland Pointe Drive
Two Old Bay-seasoned Drake’s butcher-blend patties topped with pimento cheese, potato chips, mayo, and pickles on warm butter-toasted buns; served with chips.
East Coast Eats
Teriyaki Pineapple Burger
Food Truck
Smash beef patty glazed with teriyaki sauce and topped with melted smoked Gouda and Monterey Jack, grilled pineapple, and shredded lettuce.
El Bracero
The Birria Bomb
2945 Wimsatt Court E
All-beef patty topped with house-made birria, grilled onion, cilantro, and melted mozzarella, served on a toasted bun with a side of birria broth for dipping.
Firehouse 29 BBQ & More
The 29 Stack Burger
Food Truck
Beef cheeseburger topped with special sauce, brisket, pulled pork, slaw, and hot or mild peppers.
Five Guys Burgers and Fries
Hot Chocolate Burger
3248 Mount Moriah Avenue
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with cheese, bacon, grilled jalapeños, and a spicy chocolate sauce.
Flavor Me Crazy
Mama’s Blazin Burger
Food Truck
One-third-pound seasoned beef patty topped with crushed Grippo’s chips, two fried cheese sticks, and chipotle sauce on a toasted bun, with optional lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and jalapeño.
Frogtown Foods
Sweet Orchard Smash
Food Truck
Smash beef patty topped with sharp cheddar, crispy bacon, thinly sliced apple, and house-made maple sauce on a toasted potato roll.
Gary’s Drive-In
The Roxie
2220 Veach Road
Four-ounce beef patty topped with thick-cut bacon, extra-sharp cheddar, honey-based sauce, house spice blend, and optional slaw, served on a Hawaiian bun with crushed red pepper and jalapeños available.
Gene’s Health Food
Chipotle Black Bean Burger
1738 Moseley Street
House-made patty of smoked sweet potatoes and black beans, seasoned with chipotle spices, topped with Monterey Jack cheese, Southwestern-style ranch, garden greens, and tomato on a sprouted grain bun.
Goodwood Brewing
Blueberry BBQ Burger
101 Frederica Street
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with feta cheese, bacon, blueberry barbecue sauce, lettuce, pickles, onion, and an onion ring.
Hillbilly’s BBQ
The Double Tap
Food Truck
Smashed all-beef brisket patty topped with white American cheese, house-smoked pulled pork, barbecue sauce, pickled red onions, and fried onion rings, with a layer of garlic aioli.
Huddle House
Southern Chili Fire Smash
2805 West Parrish Avenue
Double smash beef patties topped with melted American cheese, hearty chili, sliced jalapeños, and crispy onion tanglers, served on a toasted bun.
J’s Good Grub
The Motown Philly Burger
Food Truck
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with thin-sliced ribeye, Cooper Sharp White American cheese, Cooper Sharp cheese sauce, and sautéed peppers and onions on a toasted Amoroso Kaiser roll.
Kim’s Diner
The Mamacita
1212 East 18th Street
Locally sourced beef patty topped with pepper jack, a fried tortilla shell filled with slow-cooked birria, sautéed peppers and onions, queso, and served on a toasted brioche bun with consomé for dipping.
Libertalia Coffee & Bagels
Buc-ee Brisket-Jam Burger
2682 Frederica Street
Hand-smashed all-beef patty topped with slow-smoked brisket cooked into a sweet jam, honey cream cheese, seasoned crispy onions, and lettuce on a toasted brioche bun, featuring Buc-ee’s rub and BBQ seasoning.
Lic’s Deli & Ice Cream
The De-Lics-ious Burger
2120 West Parrish Avenue
One-third-pound beef patty topped with melted havarti, bacon-onion marmalade, pickled red cabbage and apples, lettuce, crispy bacon, and garlic aioli on a house-baked bun.
Lure Seafood and Grille
Wellington Burger
401 West 2nd Street #101
Quarter-pound Black Angus patty seasoned with espresso rub, topped with American cheese, mushroom duxelles, prosciutto, Dijon mustard, and port wine demi-glace, wrapped in puff pastry and served with truffle chips.
Lure Smoke Shack
Burnt End Bomb
Food Truck
Char-grilled quarter-pound Black Angus patty topped with cheddar cheese, pork belly burnt end jam, and cowboy candy on a toasted bun.
Mellow Mushroom
The Goat Horn Gladiator
101 West 2nd Street
Four-ounce Angus patty topped with seasoned ricotta, grilled pepperoni glazed in Mike’s Hot Honey, Hungarian goat horn peppers, red sauce, and house-made pesto on a toasted brioche bun.
Mil’s Dairy Drive-In
It Will Get You
10154 KY 54
House-ground blend of chuck, short rib, and brisket topped with mayo, lettuce, grilled onions, deep-fried tomato and jalapeño chips, and a bacon jam drizzle on a brioche bun.
Montago’s Tasty Tings
Bluegrass Banger
Food Truck
Double smash beef patties layered with white American and truffle Gouda cheeses, brown sugar–caramelized onions, house Bomb sauce, Ting seasoning, and house-made chips on an inside-out butter-toasted bun.
Moonlite Bar-B-Q Inn
Kick’n Pappy Burger
2840 West Parrish Avenue
Quarter-pound Pappy Burger patty topped with homemade pimento cheese, Cheddar Gruyère, candied jalapeños, crispy onion rings; finished with Moonlite’s hot sauce and barbecue sauce crafted with Green River Distillery Bourbon.
Niko’s Bakery & Cafe
Ciabatta Pesto Melt
601 Emory Drive
Quarter-pound Hill View Farms beef patty topped with aged provolone, house-made pesto aioli, charred cherry tomatoes, and balsamic glaze on a freshly baked ciabatta roll.
O’Bryan’s Bar & Grill
Jalappy McSlappy
7006 KY 815
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with pepper jack, house-made jalapeño popper spread, crispy bacon, fresh onion, and Kentucky Honey Farms Hot Honey on a toasted bun.
O’Charley’s
Chuck’s Beef n Cheddar Burger
5205 Frederica Street
Seasoned steak burger patty topped with sliced roast beef, warm cheese sauce, and crispy onion tanglers.
Old Hickory Bar-B-Q
The Hot Mess
338 Washington Avenue
One-third-pound beef patty topped with Flamin’ Hot Cheetos, molten nacho cheese, and two fried jalapeño poppers on a toasted bun.
Ole South Bar-B-Q
The Sloppy “G”
3523 KY 54
Fresh-ground beef blended with Ole South’s Hot N Smoky BBQ Sauce, onions, and jalapeños, topped with American cheese and served on a toasted bun.
Opportunity Center/Pinocchio’s Deli
Pinocchio’s Bayou Burger
1101 East Byers Avenue
Hill View Farms beef patty seasoned with Cajun spices, topped with Colby Jack, caramelized onions and bell peppers, pickles, and house Cajun sauce on a toasted brioche bun.
Owensboro Racing and Gaming
Hot Trot Jalapeño Popper Burger
460 Wrights Landing Road
One-third-pound seasoned chuck patty topped with candied bacon onion jam, jalapeño cream cheese, and cheese curds, served on a toasted brioche bun.
PeezO’s Pizza
Goldilocks
2100 West 2nd Street
Beef patty topped with bourbon-glazed smoked ham, crispy pepperoni, bacon crumble, grilled pineapple, provolone cheese, crispy onions, spicy mayo, and a drizzle of Carolina Gold barbecue sauce.
Pizza by the Guy
Grip it and Rip It
3115 Commonwealth Court
Locally sourced quarter-pound beef patty served on Texas toast with a seasoned crust, topped with ranch, chipotle drizzle, melted mozzarella and cheddar, and finished with crispy cheese.
Preservation Station
Hotter than Hugh Burger
9661 KY 56
Seasoned beef patty topped with house-made hot horseradish aioli, melted cheddar, crispy fried pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a drizzle of house hot sauce inspired by Hugh Tomes on a toasted bun.
Real Hacienda
Triple Meat Smash
4820 Frederica St and 3023 Highland Pointe Drive
All-beef patty topped with American cheese, crispy bacon, grilled hot dog strips, tomato, and sweet relish, served on a toasted bun.
Ritzy’s
Puttin’ on the Ritz
4925 Frederica Street and 4527 KY 54
Smash burger topped with pepper jack cheese, tater tots, house-made chili, and grilled bacon, finished with a signature sweet-and-smoky seasoning.
Rock n Roll Sushi
Spicy Tuna Bomb
3750 Frederica Street Suite 1
Spicy tuna on a crispy rice bun, topped with Japanese pickles, spicy mayo, and hot honey sauce, and finished with green onions and sesame seeds.
Shiloh’s Lounge
The Smoking Joe
1846 Triplett Street
Smoked quarter-pound beef patty topped with Gouda cheese, house-made barbecue sauce, remoulade, and pickled onions.
Southern Lanes
The Big Lebowski Burger
600 East 14th Street
One-third-pound beef patty topped with crispy bacon, fried pickles, and Caucasian beer cheese, served on a toasted Kaiser bun.
Taqueria la Bendicion de Dios
Spicy Fiesta Burger
Food Truck
Beef patty topped with sliced hot dogs, melted mozzarella cheese, fried onions, ketchup, and a sliced jalapeño.
Thai Food Owensboro
Kraphow Burger
2601 West Parrish Avenue
Beef seasoned with Thai basil, onion, chili paste, and chili flakes, inspired by Pad Kraphow, with optional lettuce, onion, pickles, cheese, or hot sriracha.
The Big Dipper
Ghostly Thai Burger
2820 West Parrish Avenue
Beef patty topped with ghost pepper cheese, sweet chili peppers, sautéed onions, jalapeños, mushrooms, and two onion rings, served with a side of potato gems.
The Cottage Farm Stand
Daviess County Double
6869 KY 56
Two smashed Hill View Farms beef patties topped with house burger sauce, pickles, caramelized onions, maple bacon, a fried Wisconsin cheese curd patty, and ranch on a toasted Hawaiian bun.
The Kentucky Legend Cafe
The Gold Standard
501 West 2nd Street
Six-ounce Black Angus patty set on crispy fried green tomatoes, topped with sweet onion jam and house-made pimento cheese on a toasted potato rosette bun.
The Miller House
Hot Honey Pimento Burger
301 East 5th Street
One-third-pound beef patty topped with house-made pimento cheese, crispy bacon, fried jalapeños, and hot honey drizzle on a toasted brioche bun.
Windy Hollow Biscuit House
The Loaded Basked Tater Burger
630 Emory Drive
Quarter-pound beef patty topped with a crispy hash brown, American cheese, ranch, sour cream, chopped bacon, and green onions on a toasted bun.
Wonder Whip
Aloha Burger
2600 Frederica Street and 2434 East 4th Street
Wonderburger beef patty topped with Havarti cheese, bacon, lettuce, grilled pineapple, and house Aloha sauce.
Note: Owensboro Times used original photos submitted by the entrants to create digitally enhanced recreations seen above.
