What’s a more essential summer meal than a burger? Luckily, you’ll have the chance to try a host of $7 to $8 burgers during Cincinnati Burger Week, July 7-13.

Back for its 11th year, Cincinnati Burger Week brings meat-lovers and vegetarians alike savory, mouthwatering burgers from over 100 local restaurants. You can also track your burgers in the official Cincinnati Burger Week app to earn points and potentially win prizes.

There are two ways to win during Burger Week: One is to check in at five or more locations during the week to automatically be entered to win a $500 grand prize in restaurant gift cards, a Blackstone Grill, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Ground Beef, Sidral Mundet Soda and more. The other is to earn the most points, which you can also do by enjoying a Sam Adams beer and Bulleit Whiskey cocktail special along with your burger. The winner will receive $500 in restaurant gift cards.

You can download the app here. It allows you to not only track your meals, but also see the full list of participating restaurants, their burger and drink specials, as well as get real-time restaurant updates.

Keep scrolling for just some of the $7-$8 Cincinnati Burger Week Deals we’re excited to try, and visit cincinnatiburgerweek.com for more specials.

The Standard 434 Main St., Covington French Onion Sliders: Three Sliders with caramelized onion, Gruyère and truffle aioli ($8) Photo: Provided by The Standard
Alcove 1410 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Single Smashburger: Beef patty, greens, American cheese, pickles and special sauce ($7) Bacon Jam & Gouda Burger: Tomato, bacon jam, local greens, beef patty and gouda ($8) Photo: Provided by Alcove
Nation Kitchen and Bar 3435 Epworth Ave., Westwood; 203 Mill St., Milford; 175 Joe Nuxhall Way, The Banks Butter Burger: Two beef patties, white American cheese, grilled onions, a pat of butter melted on top of the burger and a butter-painted top bun ($8) Photo: Provided by Nation Kitchen and Bar
Bourbon’s Craft Kitchen & Bar 199 E. Sixth St., Downtown The G.O.A.T.: Steak patty, goat cheese, apricot jam, smoked peppered aioli, arugula and applewood-smoked bacon on a brioche bun Photo: Provided by Bourbon's Craft Kitchen & Bar
Free Parking 6200 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Battleship ‘B5’ Burger: Beef patty, bacon, beer cheese and brisket served on a brioche bun with caramelized onions and tangy BBQ sauce ($8) Boardwalk Burger: 4-oz. all-beef patty topped with bacon, American cheese, chipotle mayo, coleslaw and Grippo’s ($7) Photo: Provided by Free Parking
Agave & Rye 635 Madison Ave., Covington; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township Smash me baby one more time: Potato bun, double-smashed burger patties, white cheddar, pork belly, crispy tobacco onions and Agave BBQ & Ranch Photo: Provided by Agave & Rye
Bacalls Cafe 6118 Hamilton Ave., College Hill Bacalls Italian Burger: A half-pound prime beef Wagyu burger topped with marinara sauce, pepperoni, cheese and spices and served with a side of pesto Photo: Provided by Bacalls Cafe
Bender’s Pub Grub 7926 Alexandria Pike, Alexandria (Located inside Alexandria Brewing Company) The Hog Wild Smashburger: Double-stacked smash burger; country-fried, lightly smoked pork loin; sweet-hot pickles; white cheddar; and house-made steak sauce on a toasted potato roll ($8) Photo: Provided by Bender's Pub Grub
Hawkers Alley 28 W. Court St., Downtown Korean Bulgogi Burger: Seasoned beef patty, American cheese, Bulgogi sauce, caramelized onions, cabbage slaw, cucumber and mayo on a brioche bun ($7) Vietnamese Lemongrass Burger: Lemongrass-marinated beef patty, American cheese, cucumber, pickled carrots, jalapeño and mayo on a brioche bun ($7) Photo: Provided by Hawkers Alley
Braxton Barrel House 5 Orphanage Road, Ft. Mitchell PB&J: All-beef patty on a brioche bun, with creamy peanut butter, red pepper jelly, bacon crumbles and house-pickled red onion ($7) Braxton Boy: All-beef patty on a brioche bun, with American cheese, tartar sauce, romaine and extra pickle ($7) Photo: Provided by Braxton Barrel House
Milkman OTR 1106 Race St., Over-the-Rhine The Hula Nati Burger: Smashed burger, Swiss cheese, bacon, pineapple pico and house-made huli-huli sauce Photo: Provided by Milkman OTr
Redwine & Co 20 W. Benson St., Reading Chi-Town Burger: Single beef patty topped with celery salt, poppy seeds, house-made relish, house pickles, onion, tomato, port peppers and mustard ($8) The Fat Burger: A double bacon cheeseburger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and a house-made dill pickle spread ($7) Photo: Provided by Redwine & Co.
Krueger’s Tavern 1313 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine Burger special: Two house-blend patties, shredded lettuce, onion, American cheese, special sauce, pickle and dijonnaise served on a Blue Oven potato bun Photo: Provided by Krueger's Tavern
The Filson 25 E. Freedom Way The Banks Cincy Reds Hot Burger: Chargrilled burger topped with fried jalapeños, pepper jack cheese and siracha aioli ($8) Photo: Provided by The Filson
Pennyflower Bistro and Bar 701 Broadway St., Downtown The Smoke Shack Burger: Certified Angus beef topped with smoked brisket, cabbage slaw, smoked gouda cheese and chipotle aioli, served on a potato bun ($8) Photo: Provided by Pennyflower Bistro and Bar
Nicholson’s 625 Walnut St., Downtown Jammin’ Goat Burger: Brioche bun, herb goat cheese, tomato jam, candied bacon and crispy spinach ($8) Photo: Provided by Nicholson's
Maloney’s Pub 408 Greenwell Ave., Delhi Burger special: Half pound of fresh ground beef, hand-pattied and seasoned with Maloney’s specialty blend and served on a toasted pretzel bun with your choice of cheese ($8) Photo: Provided by Maloney's Pub
Keystone’s Mac Shack 2612 Short Vine St., Corryville Cheeseburger In Paradise: Baked mac and cheese loaded with seasoned ground beef, diced tomatoes and shredded cheddar and topped with Lay’s Dill Pickle chips and ketchup ($8) Photo: Provided by Keystone Mac Shack
Wandering Monsters Brewing Company 8251 Beechmont Ave., Anderson Township Smash Burger: Two smashburger patties, American cheese, caramelized onions, pickles, lettuce and Wandering Monster’s signature burger sauce on a brioche bun ($8) Braised and Confused: One smash patty, house-smoked pulled pork, Swiss cheese, pickled onions and chimichurri on a brioche bun ($8) Photo: Provided by Wandering Monsters Brewing Company
Cowboy Sally’s Texas BBQ 7521 Gibson St., Liberty Township The Smokin’ Sally: “She’s bold, she’s smoky and she’s bringing all the heat,” says Cowboy Sally’s. This double smashburger features two crispy-edged smash patties, butterkäse cheese, smoky tomato jam, caramelized onions, house mustard, garlic aioli and crisp dill pickles on a toasted onion bun. ($8) Photo: Provided by Cowboy Sally's Texas BBQ
Ludlow Garage 342 Ludlow Ave. Clifton Garage Boy: Smashburger-style with two slices of American cheese, tartar sauce and shredded lettuce ($8) Up in Smoke Burger: Sweet and smoky rub, smoked cheddar cheese, smoked bacon and house-made BBQ sauce ($8) Photo: Provided by Ludlow Garage
Swensons 491 Ohio Pike, Anderson Township; 3628 Madison Road, Oakley The Onion Dip Burger: Swensons’ quarter-pound hamburger loaded with creamy onion dip, grilled onions, a crispy onion ring and Swiss cheese, stacked on a soft pretzel bun Photo: Provided by Swensons
Dunlap Cafe 1926 Dunlap St., Over-the-Rhine The Westside Burger: Quarter-pound Angus burger with American cheese, bacon, fried onions and BBQ sauce on a brioche bun ($8) Photo: Provided by Dunlap Cafe
HangOverEasy 13 W. Charlton St., Corryville OTR Oinker: A downtown banger stacked with bacon-onion jam and blue cheese spread ($8) Photo: Provided by HangOverEasy
Taste of Belgium 1135 Vine St., Over-the-Rhine; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood; 16 W. Freedom Way, The Banks; 1801 Race St., Over-the-Rhine (Located inside Findlay Market) Mac Burger: 7-oz. beef patty, mac and cheese, hot sauce aioli, candied bacon and fried jalapeño slices on a brioche bun ($8) B3: 7-oz. beef patty, cheddar cheese, candied bacon, tomato jam and Belgian BBQ sauce on a cheddar grit waffle ($8) Photo: Provided by Taste of Belgium
Libby’s Southern Comfort 35 W. Eighth St., Covington I Love This Burger: Inspired by Toby Keith’s “I Love This Bar” — features a house-blended bacon and beef patty, melted Libby’s pimento cheese, bourbon-onion jam, lettuce and tomato on a toasted bun ($8) Photo: Provided by Libby's Southern Comfort
Spear Ridge Cafe 7301 Industrial Road, Florence The SR Classic: Classic smashburger, topped with lettuce, tomato, onion and cheddar cheese and drizzled with the signature Spear Sauce ($8) Cowboy Killer: Blackened smashburger topped with pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, jalapeño chips and mango habanero spread ($8) Photo: Provided by Spear Ridge Café
Drake’s 6805 Houston Road, Florence Beerfest Burger: Drake’s butcher-blend patty with sriracha dry rub, beer cheese, horseradish and celery seed slaw, house mustard and pickle chips on a warm, butter-toasted bun ($7) All B It Burger: Drake’s butcher-blend patty with brie, smoked bacon, citrus-splashed spring mix and blueberry-bourbon BBQ sauce on a warm, butter-toasted bun ($7) Photo: Provided by Drake's
Blind Squirrel 8537 US-42, Florence Rumpke Mt. Nacho Burger: Blind Squirrel’s nachos fashioned into a tasty burger — It features a toasted bun topped with a seasoned patty, queso, tortilla chips, pico, jalapeños, guacamole, green onions and then lightly drizzled with spicy sour cream. ($8) Photo: Provided by Blind Squirrel

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