Such a fun, well planned event! Even with a large amount of attendees it didn't feel crowded. Each restaurant's tent was well spaced so lines were never unmanageable. No one ran out of food and every tent was manned by friendly, welcoming, staff. There were plenty of tables and trash/recycling receptacles. The crowds were so well managed that it didn't feel like there were so many people - until we waited for the shave ice truck. After a half hour we gave up but we saw people with great looking shave ice. The live band was great and kept the vibe upbeat. We met lots of people who attend this event every year and I can see why. People were friendly and staff was amazing! Special thanks to Stem Cider for indulging me multiple times and to #eatdrinketc for the tickets to this event. read more

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DBB is better than TGABF because it has all you can drink beer, whiskey, cider, and Waterloo plus AYCE quarter size burgers for 20 contenders. Tivoli is a great venue with lots of student parking lots available. Only thing missing is a burger eating contest that I want to see. Tidbit: In Icelandic, Danish, Norwegian and Swedish, the word tivoli has become synonymous with any amusement park. Disneyland was heavily inspired by Tivoli Gardens in Denmark . 2022 winners: Stanley Beer Hall (peaches & cream) Cherry Cricket (983 big cheesy) read more

The Denver Burger Battle can literally be described in two words: BURGER HEAVEN. Having been invited to this year's battle as a VIP guest, I was beyond excited to see what this coveted battle was all about - and it certainly checked all my burger boxes! A killer location in the city that prepares itself well for a crowd? CHECK! (This year, Stanley Marketplace pulled out all the stops for us on their massive lawn, hosting all the vendors, bar booths and a spacious seating area!) VIP or General Admission ticket options featuring killer specials? CHECK! (Tickets range in price from $60-$100 depending on the type of experience you desire. However, I highly suggest paying the extra dollars for a VIP experience as it's truly one of a kind. Unlimited beer and cocktails, in addition to samples, 1 hour early entry - this is key as the lines can get super long once the entire crowd enters the space - VIP only seating area, and the opportunity to meet and greet with chefs!) Unlimited burger, fries and dessert samples from 25 of Denver's hottest restaurants? CHECK! (Regardless of your ticket level - general admission or VIP - the samples are endless, and huge at that! Each vendor generously offered a ¼ cut of their signature burger, all of which were to die for. Many restaurants had traditional offerings (Stanley's Cheeseburger, Fatshack's supreme, double burger by Jim's Burger Haven and Snarfburger Double) while others created a special burger to showcase for competition (Hearth and Dram's H&D burger, Tap Stack from Highland Tap and Burger, Duck Burger by the Nickel and MORE!) Rumor had it, if you sampled from each vendor, it was equivalent to 5 1/2 burgers! WOW. Regular and truffle fries were featured on one end of the battle, creating the perfect combo! Oh, and can't forget about dessert! GIVE ME ALL THE DELICIOUS THINGS!!) A complimentary plate/souvenir, large enough to load all the burgers WITH a spot to hold a beverage? CHECK! (A table of plates was first to greet guests upon entry and was perfectly proportioned, had a space for your drink and was light enough to carry a few!) Not having to wait in endlessly long lines to get your burger fix? CHECK! (Take it from me - it's best to divide and conquer with your guest, by hitting each booth and loading your plate, before making way to the dining area. My husband and I managed to get just about every sample on our two plates each, making it a genius way to sample them all - without having to wait in long lines.) As a foodie and occasional food contributor, this was hands down the best event I've been to! I can't wait to come next year! read more

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$70 is pretty pricey, but for four hours of unlimited burgers, booze, and desserts I think it's still worthwhile. And hey, it's all for a good cause, right? What a fun event! I managed to try 15 of the 16 contenders before I simply got too full to go any farther. So close! The funny thing about this amount of hedonism is that the smell of that grilling meat is SO ENTICING when you start out but absolutely disgusting when you're busting at the seams. Luckily there was ice cream to calm my upset tummy. It was great opportunity to try a bunch of top restaurants I've always been curious about. My favorite burger was a smoked pork belly burger from Crave. Looking forward to next year. read more

Never in my life have I had so much meat! (That's what she said jokes are totally deserved here.) The Denver Burger Battle takes 12 restaurants around town with deliciously juicy concoctions and pits them against one another in a battle where only one spot can take home People's Choice and one can win Judge's Choice. And let me tell you the participating places really pulled out all the stops this time around. I saw burgers with shaved foie gras, burgers from lamb, burgers from kangaroo, burgers that were blackened with jalapenos, even veggies burgers were submitted to the contest. Every spot gives you roughly the equivalent of 1/4 of a burger so if you were to eat them all you'd eat three burgers. I tried just taking one bit of each one and then devouring the ones I really loved to keep my burger intake to about 1 1/2 burgers. Mostly because I wanted to save room for the great beer and wine and Little Man Ice Cream on hand. All of this food and drink is included in the ticket price which was $65 for a general admission ticket and $85 for VIP. Plus there was live music. This was definitely a fun event and I left so overly stuff I didn't think I'd eat again for days. It turns out though that I was craving one specific burger the very next day... :) read more

Denver Burger Battle - Festivals Near Me

This review is for the 2012 Denver Burger Battle which was held on August 22, 2012 at Mile High (aka Sports Authority Field at Mile High) or the home of the Denver Broncos! Tickets for the event, even for General Admission, were not cheap. They were $75 a pop, but there was a discount code that knocked off $10 that was available for a long time. I had heard very good things about the 2011 DBB, sadly I was out of town last year and unable to attend. This event let you try the Top 12 Colorado (formerly Denver, but they added Boulder and Castle Rock this year) Burgers ON THE FIELD at Mile High Stadium and vote for the best. The proceeds benefit hunger charities. You got a lot for your money. There was an open bar with craft beer and spirits, as well as desserts provided by Little Man Ice Cream, Happy Cakes, and Crave Dessert Bar. You also got a schwag bag with odds and ends including free burger coupons. 2012 Burger Lineup and my impressions: - TAG (ostrich burger, butter lettuce, heirloom tomato salsa, oaxaca cheese) Good, but a bit salty for my tastes. I think the oaxaca cheese kept me from really tasting the rest of the burger. - Parkburger (beef burger, house roasted green chiles, pepper jack cheese, jalapeno cream cheese, pico de gallo) This was an outstanding green chile cheeseburger and in my personal top two. It came in #2 in the people's choice, and #3 from the judges. - Highland Tap and Burger (beef burger, season salt, sauteed mushroom blend, ementhaler cheese, truffled aioli, shaved foie gras) this was the only burger I really disliked. I actually spit it out after a couple chews. A little truffle goes a long way, and this one seemed to have been drowned in white truffle oil. However, tastes and tasters vary, and this was #2 from the judges, and #3 as people's choice. - Larkburger (beef burger, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, truffled aioli, tomato, lettuce, red onion on brioche bun). I really enjoyed this burger. It was in my top 5. They showed some restraint with the truffles and it enhanced, instead of overpowering. This was the judges #1. - The Sink (beef burger, provolone and cheddar cheese, fresh jalapenos, crispy onion strings, chipotle mayo). I loved the heat from the jalapenos, and thought this had good flavor. But, in my opinion, the onion straws made this too greasy and heavy. - Mateo (beef burger, gruyere cheese, carmelized onions, herb aioli) decent, but forgettable. - Madison St (beef burger, prosciutto, burrato, basil, green tomato) It sounds great, and it had some interesting flavors, but it did not fully live up to my expectations. - H Burger (beef burger, bacon, egg, and cheese) This was the first bite I had when I entered the battle. It was close to a perfect bite, and it was my early favorite. For those who like egg on their burger, this was amazing. This was in my top 5. - Cholon (beef burger, brioche bun, tomato-onion jam, herb mayo, lettuce, pickles.) A few of the contestants used a brioche bun, in my mind they tended to be too dry, and too dense for a burger applications. This one also struck me as salty. - Crave Real Burgers (beef burger, crispy mozzarella, prosciutto, fresh basil, tomato, and onion, balsamic vinegar and olive oil) I freaking loved this burger. It was like a pizza burger taken to infinity, and was in my top two. It is easy to see why this was the #1 people choice. - City Grille (beef burger, bacon, and swiss cheese). This burger did not stand out from the pack. - Row 14 (Colorado Yak burger, burnt onion jam, sharp cheddar, secret sauce.) They called this an homage to In-N-Out Burger. I expected to love it. Instead, I found the yak meat to be pretty strong, and the flavor was a bit overpowering to me, and I did not really get a lot of onion or cheesy flavor. So many tasty burgers all washed down with great beer. And Little Man Ice Cream was there (with salted oreo) to satisfy your sweet tooth. This was an extremely fun event, and I will definitely be back again next year. read more

I'm a little late in getting this review in but I thought better late than never. What a wonderful event. The organization was top-notch and it ran smoothly. The cost may seem a bit high - just pay the money and go. Don't ask questions. I thought some of the burgers were some of the best that I have ever had (Kangaroo) and then there were some that were yucky (Foie Gras and Truffles). I wasn't really fond of the veggie burger as it was just okay. Someone did point out that if you add up all the burger samples that you get it would equate to 3 whole big burgers. That is a lot of burger. and you aren't limited to just visiting the booths once - you can opt to go back as many times as you like. I can't wait until this year. read more

Denver Burger Battle - The view from the burger battle. - Festivals Near Me

Very fun food event and the price may be a bit steep but it is all you can eat burgers and I believe there is alcohol and dessert too. I think this is better to do with a group. There is a VIP option but I'm not sure if it's worth it to get in an hour earlier but you will avoid most of the lines for burgers. read more

Denver Burger Battle - Small sample of burgers at the festival!! - Festivals Near Me

This year was my first burger battle, had a great time! All the burgers were tasty! Parking is very close by and was $10 for the event. Sculpture park was really nice lots of grassy area and seating, although could use more tables/seating next year. They were also serving a variety of deserts. The mini hamburgers cupcakes were cute and delicious! My favorite dessert was the chocolate and pistachio pudding! Yum! Will defiantly be back next year! read more

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One of the best things I did all summer! 100% worth your money. Short lines and fresh burgers. Got to try so many good burgers, now we have so many new restaurants to go to! Lots of cocktails and shots of whiskey to wash them down with. read more

This is such a great event, I hope to make it every year. There's around 12-15 different spots offering their burger boasts. As one would expect, not all are boast worthy, a couple were downright bad, and a couple were incredible. The ticket ran about $60, I think I got it early with some kind of promotion. That ticket gets you all you can eat and drink, wine, beer, and liquor. While some may groan about the cost of the ticket, if you consider it for a minute it's probably the same if not less than the average person would spend on a night out. Moving it to Sculpture Park was a good idea this year. It's a more central location and doesn't leave a ton of open space to trek across to get there. It seems as though the lineup changes every year, I'm guessing the winners get invited back and then others get to through their hats in the ring. The judging panel is perfect. Jennifer and Jim own my favorite spots in town, so I'm happy to see them up there. I can't wait for next year. read more

This event is awesome! It's actually an event that is worth the money you spend. The burger sizes are not joke along with full pours of beer or canned wine. Will be making this an annual thing for sure. read more

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Rain are you kidding???? But that said you have to love being a VIP! No crowds and the first burgers were the best burgers and I hope my favorite wins!! This was a blast rain be damed!!! read more

I missed last years tickets by a day, and I wasn't missing a chance for DBB 2012! When the tickets were available a group of us all bought tickets. A little pricier this year at $75 per person, discount code offered allowed the majority that knew of the code to get $10 off the ticket price. What do you get for this price you ask, well let's see. 12 separate places offering a sizable 1/4 of burger, do the math, that's 3 whole burgers if you try all 12. Beer, wine, and open bar, full dessert bar, live music, comedic host, and the ability to vote for the best Denver Burger. Keep in mind if you have one of those expandable stomach's you can continue to eat more burgers if you dare. I don't know where you'd find room but I'm sure someone has done and regretted it. I tried each burger offered, some only a bite and others I sampled the full 1/4 size. I enjoyed several drinks, and a few desserts. If you are a carnivore this is the place for you. Hang out with people that love MEAT and go to town and debate on the best burger in Denver. I may have stumbled out completely nauseous from the sheer volume of meat consumed but I was a happy stuffed Carnivore and had dreams of next year. Come and try the best burgers in Denver, with basil aioli's, fried eggs, bacon, truffle, kangaroo, ostrich, and everything else in between. I'll see you next year. read more

Lesson learned from the first Burger Battle: Do not eat all of the food you are given. Last year, there were fewer contestants and I still had a serious case of the meat sweats, so this year I said I'd only take one bite of the ones that weren't "contenders" and I'd eat all of the ones I really liked. Problem was, they were so good this year that there weren't many I didn't want to finish. It's hard to have self control around hamburgers. When people hear about the Burger Battle costing $65 per ticket, I think they imagine that we're eating 12 McDonald's cheeseburgers, and they go "How can you pay that much money to eat burgers?" But these burgers have foie gras on them, they have duck, they're made of kangaroo, etc. These are special burgers, and for my money, getting to try 12 of the best, most creative burgers in Denver for $65 (not to mention the "unlimited" [they ran out] booze, fries, shakes, plus ice cream and freaking tiny cupcakes) is quite the deal. I'm not sure about paying an extra $20 to show up a little early and get a special drink, though. We were in line when the regular doors opened and we were able to get all the burgers without much of a wait. Of note: There is a thing called chicken fried bacon. It is awesome. We had a blast at the first one, and we had a blast at this one. It's great to see how much the restaurants seem to enjoy it, too. Last year, there were pretty clear front runners and pretty clear folks who were out of their depth. This year, everyone was (pardon the expression) in it to win it. There are about six restaurants that will be getting my business because of this event (hello Highland Tap), AND the tickets go to charity, so really, everyone is a winner here. We'll be back next year for sure. The only issue I had this year, which I had the year before, is that I like to stick around for the winners to be announced, but the event runs so long that everyone is done eating for almost an hour before they get into it. I think they could announce the winners at 8 instead of 9 and not really hurt anything. read more

I looked forward to this event since I first learned of the sold out Burger Battle last year. So, this year I jumped on getting tickets as soon as they went on sale. This event was SO MUCH FUN (yes, with caps). I ate some of everything on offer - burgers, fries, shakes, chicken fried bacon (I had seconds), ice cream, cupcakes, beer, wine, water... It was amazing, and the food was delicious. People were awesome - no pushing or shoving, just laughing and sharing tips on what to eat next. No one should miss this event / spectacle / eating extravaganza. I know I won't miss it next year. read more

2013 Version. Sculpture Park. I have to say, I had a lot of fun, but I think its hard to top the Sports Authority and Mile high location. Sculpture Park is beautiful and the two statues make such a nice back drop in the evening sky. We were lucky enough to enjoy the DBB in between the weather. From what I understand, it rained later in the evening. DBB topped themselves with their alcohol vendors and dessert vendors. Thank you Little Man, Happy Cakes, and Dirty Cookie. Somehow, I always make room for you in my heart..uh stomach at the end of the day. Your in my heart too. So here is my list of burgers that I liked. Park Burger won the Judges competition and Tag won the peoples choice award. 1. Linger: In a competition of 12 burgers where you stuff yourself to levels of insanity. This is the burger I remember. The squid ink, the Asian feel. Best Asian Burger I've had. 2. Park: I think the theme had something to do with peppers because everybody had a spicy burger. Park had the best spicy burger. It just made sense, kind of a cross between an Italian Beef sandwich and a burger. 3. Tag: The crispy tempura really dominated the flavor of this burger and I wasn't sure what I was tasting. Great meat and great concept 4. Crave: This Sin filled burger had everything. Not necessarily my cup of tea, but of course I ate the whole damn thing! 5. Jax: For a fish house, this was a good burger. Again great meat, just a sophisticated taste to it. 6. Punch Bowl-nice burger, great meat and this nice spicy jam on it. Also enjoyed the pickled veges. 7. Grind: They took a risk with a nice classic burger. No frills, just a good meat and it had a nice sear on it. If I am ever in Carbondale, I will look this place up. 8. Candlelight: I like what you did. A classic burger from a dive bar with jalopeno cream cheese. Except you served me a medium well. 9. Lark: I know your burger was spicy and I really like you guys, but I can't remember what i ate? 10. Edge: A new comer to the burger battle, they introduced a Kobe beef burger, with way too many notes and Kobe tasted funny. 11. Highland Tap: A main stay at the DBB, but this was a slip. Of course I am biased. I just don't like lamb mixture and goat cheese in my burgers. Probably the worse flavor profile for me on a burger. 12. Juicy Burger and Dog: Hey, its a tough competition and everyone is pulling out the big guns. Green Chile was too spicy. read more

I knew Burger Battle existed, but I never really pursued the concept. The tickets were pricey for my budget, and as much as I liked burgers, I was on a quest with a friend to find our favorite Denver burger, and that seemed good enough. But: last year that friend gave me a ticket as an Excellent Birthday Gift. I came away a Burger-Battle Evangelist and enthusiastically purchased a ticket as soon as I could. I have tried, really tried, to convert to a plant-based diet. I have only achieved what I call "Social Carnivorism." I eat meat socially, don't tend to keep it around the house...and I would be very sorry to never eat another bite of beef. (Yes, I know, bacon is super good too, this is not a review of Bacon Battle, but I would go to that. Chicken battle? Probably not.) What was I saying? Oh, yes, plant-based. This is not plant based, although one burger was made with mushrooms AND beef. Many of the participants used 7X beef, and I strongly approved. The 7X website indicates that the cattle there live peaceful, quiet, healthy lives and (I like to think) eventually depart for glory having passed away of natural causes, surrounded by loved ones. It's amazing beef. As mentioned, I like burgers, and I liked every burger there, although the one that had a lot of beef marrow did make me feel less carnivorous than I had been before eating it. It was the sort of burger a mountain lion would LOVE. THE EVENT: 15 burger booths. If you can hit every booth, you are a wonder. Most restaurants cook their most delicious offering, cut it into quarters and give it to you with the cheerful news that their food is amazing. I managed to visit 12, and one twice, so 13. Two stands served half-burgers. That's almost FOUR restaurant-sized burgers, if I do the math right (not my skill set). I also stopped by two rather forgettable dessert booths (it's not Dessert Battle, folks, but as I was leaving I saw DOUGHNUTS at a table, half-eaten so maybe mediocre like the other desserts, but where were those? Were they fried in beef tallow? What else did I miss?). Also, all the beer, wine and water you can drink. After a good 5 or 6 lovingly designed burger quarters (forgot to mention the duck confit burger, about which I had some doubt, but I gobbled it right down and was reminded of thanksgiving dinner) you will want to cut the salt and the sheer beefiness of it all with beer or a palate cleanser. Next year I'll pack some sorbet and offer it around in tiny cups. The lines look long, because there are a lot of people standing in them, but they move quickly. While you wait, you are fed by ambitious restauranteurs moving through the crowd with platters of burger quarters, and people-watching was excellent. Carnivores in nature are often sleek and attractive (let's ignore hyenas and vultures) and there seemed to be a particularly strong representation of healthy, aesthetically-appealing burger-eaters of both genders. (Or, maybe beef is an aphrodisiac). The weather this year (2016, for Those From The Future) was overcast with a hint of drizzle. I didn't mind; heavy eating speeds the startled metabolism, and I appreciated the cooler temps.There was a band, and that's all I know about that. Every now and then an 80s hit briefly caught my attention, but only between burgering and beering. After we'd eaten all we could, and almost more, we flopped on the grass to exchange witticisms; primarily juvenile references to biological processes. Our bodies were engaged in Emergency Digestion Mode, leaving us sated and happy, but with little mental acuity. (We had a nurse AND a veterinarian in the group, so fuel for lots interesting/horrifying discussion.) Then we had that thing happen where a total stranger walks over to ask if he can join this fun group. Being optimistic and polite, we said yes, but you know how THAT can go. He wasn't compatible and conversation dampened. When conversation sparked again, we likely scandalized him. An amusing-if-crude anecdote caused him to realize that someone in the group must be gay, so after several casual comments emphasizing his heterosexuality, he drifted off to be not-gay elsewhere. Overall: this is a fun party, with great food, and good company. Plus, you get to try burgers from restaurants you haven't visited, and if you do visit, sometimes they even have that burger on the menu and didn't merely create it for Burger Battle. Did I vote? Let's say I stood in line until I saw that the line at a burger booth was temptingly empty, and decided yes, I could do one more. They were all winners to me. Maybe marrow-burger was a runner-up, but social carnivores may be a bit weaker of stomach than the true Lions Among Us. If you like burgers, you need to attend this at least once. And, it's for charity, so your gluttony is balanced by philanthropy. (Don't analyze that too hard, just say it's true.) read more

Had an amazing time at DBB this year! Last year was fun but this year was 100 times better!! I was so full by the end of it, but sooo happy!! There are some amazing burger/beer/spirits places in this city and it's great to have DBB as a place to sample all of them!! I can't wait for next year! Favorite event in the city so far! read more

Let's just start by saying that hamburgers are hands down my favorite thing to eat and I would die I happy girl if I could subsist on a burger diet for the rest of my life. That being said, this is now my 2nd year in a row to give birth to a meat baby. Disgusting you say? Au contraire my dear sir. Consuming 12 1/4 burger samples, ranging anywhere from kangaroo to veggie to chicken fried bacon on a burger and washing it all down with beer well definitely leave you with a rather plump, but happy belly. Add in some Little Man Ice Cream, Nutella Marshmallow mini shakes from HBurger and Palisade Peach caramel milkshakes from Tag and all I can say is it is well worth the $65 price of admission. Oh and let's not forget the mini cupcakes from Happy Cakes. Anything mini is fantastic in my book! All in all a great experience and definitely looking forward to making this an annual tradition to satisfy my hunger for burgers. read more