PHOTOS: 2025 DTSF Burger Battle announced

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) — The 2025 Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is just around the corner and KELOLAND News has a first look at this season’s selections.

According to Downtown Sioux Falls, the 12th Annual Burger Battle is sponsored by POET and there are 40 participating businesses in this year’s contest. You can find photos and descriptions of this year’s entities in the slideshow below.

There’s 32 photos of burgers for 40 of the participating businesses, others will be added once they are posted by DTSF.

Crawford’s was awarded the winner in 2024 and 2023. Previous winners include Chef Lance’s on Phillips in 2022, Papa Woody’s in 2021, Parker’s Bistro in 2020.

Last year, DTSF said the competition sold more than 76,000 burgers and brought in more than $2.4 million in econcomic impact.

Here’s a look at this year’s burgers.

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.

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, butter buns, served with a side of our Salsa Macha Wedges
topped with scallion, cilantro, cotija, and a side of garlic aioli.

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.

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!

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

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 yellow fin patty, top with vibrant pickled slaw, adding a
tangy crunch that ties it all together. Paired with a refreshing side of cucumber salad.

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.

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.

Dakota Crafts Links:

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, tortilla strips. No street food would
be complete without crispy garlic fries and a side of Birria Consumme. 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 a avocado lime drizzle. Comes
with 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 on a peanut butter haystack featuring
fresh ground peanut butter, butterscotch, chow mein noodles and mini
marshmallows. We then added a couple strips of country bacon for good
measure. You’ll be sure to exclaim, “I’ve Finally Found It!” after you’ve experienced
this one!

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 v
egetables, 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, ceasar salad, cucumber salad, roasted sweet potatoes}.

Papa Woody’s Triple Crown Burger:
Our 1/2 pound beef and brisket patty Super-Seasoned to perfection, served on a lightly grilled Brioche Bun. On the bottom bun is a thick smear of Fig Jam. The burger is generously topped with warm, creamy goat cheese, a handful of baby arugula and a drizzle of Hot Honey. Served with a side of seasoned wavy fries with ‘Bang-Bang’ Sauce.

Parker’s Bistro Duck, Duck, Goose Burger:
Duck Patty, gooseberry jam, goat cheese & 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 jalepenos & 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 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 a ginger chili ketchup. Served with a side of Hot and Sour Soup. GF* without chow mein and bun. V* with Impossible patty.

Roots of Brasil GuarapaKibe Burger:
Fresh Certified Ground Chuck combined with bulgur wheat, salt, pepper, cinnamon, Garam masala, fresh lime, onion, parsley, 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 aoili. All these delicious flavors 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 on 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.