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What’s a more essential summer meal than a burger? Luckily, you’ll have the chance to try a host of $7 burgers all week long during Cincinnati Burger Week July 10-16.
Cincinnati Burger Week returns for its ninth year, bringing meat-lovers and vegetarians alike savory, mouthwatering burgers, from your standard patty smothered in barbecue sauce and bacon to more unique offerings, including a s’mores donut burger. You can also track your burgers in the app to earn points and potentially win prizes.
Over 100 local restaurants are participating in Burger Week, so this is just a glimpse of all the $7 burgers we can’t wait to try. You can see the full list of participating restaurants and their offerings (and download the official Burger Week app) here.
*Descriptions provided by restaurants
Ché
1342 Walnut St., Over-the-Rhine; 3009 O’Bryon St., O’Bryonville
The Ché Burger: Six-ounce smash burger, provolone, romaine, tomato and Argentine pepper Relish. Add-ons: Make it a double for $5; add bacon or guacamole for $2; add fries for $5; make it a Ché combo with fries, a pint of draft beer and an apple pie empanada for $12. Photo: Provided by ChéGrandview Tavern & Grille
2220 Grandview Dr., Ft. Mitchell
The Crock of a Burger: Homemade beer cheese and a six-ounce burger on a pretzel bun. Add sauteed jalapeños and caramelized onions for $2. Photo: Provided by Grandview Tavern & GrilleSwensons Drive-In
491 Ohio Pike, Union Township
The Big Teeze: Swensons’ classic double cheeseburger topped with two jalapeño and cheese potato Teezers and drizzled with ranch dressing Photo: Provided by Swensons Drive-InTrès Belle Cakes
8921 Reading Road, Reading
The Smores Donut: Three-ounce glazed yeast donut stuffed with a giant toasted homemade marshmallow and Hershey’s chocolate, topped with drizzled chocolate and finished with a sprinkle of graham cracker crumbs Photo: Provided by Très Belle CakesArnold’s Bar and Grill
210 E. Eighth St.
The Arnold’s Burger: Two quarter-pound beef patties, two slices of American cheese, pickles, sautéed onions and Arnold’s secret sauce served on a potato bun Photo: Provided by Arnold's Bar and GrillAnderson Township Pub
6694 Clough Pike, Anderson Township
The Big Elly: Two custom blend smashed patties topped with aged sharp white cheddar, housemade garlic aioli, chopped caramelized onions, sauteed mushrooms and applewood smoked bacon Photo: Provided by Anderson Township PubBoom Box Sliders
9960 Crescent Park Drive, West Chester
Two Rick Roll Sliders: Custom Waygu beef blend, Boom Box Sauce, cheddar, caramelized onion and pickle Photo: Provided by Boom Box SlidersGold Star Chili
Multiple locations
Try any of their classic 100% pure-ground-beef single burgers served with crinkle-cut fries and a regular drink. Make any single burger a double for $1 more. You can also be one of 100 lucky burger lovers to win a free Gold Star burger and fries every week for an entire year. More info here. Photo: Provided by Gold Star ChiliBarstool Sportsbook & Restaurant
777 Hollywood Blvd., Lawrenceburg
The Tiki Burger: Beef patties, bacon, melted provolone cheese, sweet Thai chili sauce, topped with pineapple and fried onion straws on a brioche bun Photo: Provided by Barstool Sportsbook & RestaurantThe Standard Covington
434 Main St., Covington
The Standard Burger: Single patty, lettuce, onion, tomato, Thousand Island dressing and American cheese Photo: Provided by The Standard CovingtonTickle Pickle
4176 Hamilton Ave., Northside; 915 N. Ft. Thomas Ave., Ft. Thomas
The Meatallica (Pictured): Beef burger on a regular bun with a fried egg, bacon, American cheese and mayo
The Buns ‘n’ Roses: Housemade vegan black bean burger on a pretzel bun with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and spicy ketchup Photo: Provided by Tickle PickleHangover Easy
13 West Charlton St., Corryville
The Imma Jerk Burger: Jerk-seasoned smash burger, grilled pineapple slaw and bacon aioli on a Sixteen Bricks bun Photo: Provided by Hangover EasyTaste of Belgium
Multiple locations
The B3 Burger: Candied bacon, cheddar, tomato jam and Belgian BBQ on a cheddar grits waffle bun Photo: Provided by Taste of BelgiumMashRoots Latin Street Fare
5903 Hamilton Ave., College Hill; (Element Eatery) 5350 Medpace Way, Madisonville
The Puerto Rican (Pictured): Angus beef, cheddar cheese, sweet plantain, crispy plantain sticks and mayo-ketchup sauce
The Classic: Angus beef, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles and mayo-ketchup sauce Photo: Provided by MashRoots Latin Street FareDrake’s Florence
6805 Houston Road, Florence
The All “B” It Burger: Fresh, never frozen, burger with brie, smoked bacon, citrus-splashed arugula and blueberry-bourbon BBQ sauce on a warm butter-toasted bun Photo: Provided by Drake's FlorenceMita’s
501 Race St., Downtown
Two Bocadillos de Hamburguesa: Two grass-fed beef sliders, Mahon cheese, pickles, crispy serrano ham and aioli on a brioche bun Photo: Provided by Mita'sIn Between Tavern
307 Sycamore St., Downtown
The Who-Dey Burger: Four-ounce smash burger with beer cheese, applewood bacon and spicy giardiniera Photo: Provided by In Between TavernSpoon & Cellar
701 Broadway St., Downtown
The Hot Italian: Angus select steakburger topped with zesty marinara, provolone cheese, pepperoncinis and crispy pepperoni, served on a Martin’s Famous Potato Roll Photo: Provided by Spoon & CellarHawkers Alley
28 W. Court St., Downtown
The Drunken Burger (Pictured): Beef patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, Korean BBQ and mayo
Hawkers Hot Chicken Sandwich: Nashville-inspired chicken, coleslaw, pickles and mayo Photo: Provided by Hawkers AlleySlatts Pub
4858 Cooper Road, Blue Ash
Holy Chorizo: Half-pound burger on a gourmet bun, topped with homemade chorizo, nacho cheese sauce, pico de gallo and flour tortilla strips Photo: Provided by Slatts PubAgave & Rye
635 Madison Ave., Covington; 7125 Fountain View Drive, Liberty Township; 3825 Edwards Road, Norwood
The Racy Miss Tasty: Deep-fried ground beef patty coated in crunchy ramen noodles, loaded up with a taquito cheese and piled with sweet and spicy bacon, fresh lettuce, chunky salsa and cowboy candy on with a fluffy brioche bun slathered in comeback sauce Photo: Provided by Agave & RyeHighGrain Brewing Co.
6860 Plainfield Road, Silverton
The Steak & Potato Burger: Four-ounce Berry Farm ground beef, veal demi-glace, caramelized onion, Swiss cheese, bacon and romaine topped with french fries and Loaded Sour Cream Spread Photo: Provided by HighGrain Brewing Co.Blind Squirrel
8537 US-42, Florence
Tom & Todds Heavenly BBQ Burger: Half-pound of certified Angus beef, topped with pepper jack cheese, two strips of apple smoked bacon, pulled pork butt and housemade onion straws, then drizzled with BBQ sauce and served on a toasted potato bun Photo: Provided by Blind SquirrelBucketheads
6507 Harrison Ave., Green Township
The Godfather: Named after Cincy’s own Dontay Corleone, this burger is topped with BBQ beef brisket, American cheese and an onion ring. A portion of the proceeds will be donated to Dontay. Photo: Provided by BucketheadsDraft Bar & Grille
7029 Yankee Road, A, Liberty Township
The Pickle Burger (Pictured): Five-ounce burger on a brioche bun with dill, ranch, Swiss cheese, pickle salsa and fried pickles
The Thanksgiving Burger: Turkey patty with mashed potatoes, gravy and fried onions with a stuffing bun and cranberry sauce on the side Photo: Provided by Draft Bar & Grille
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