January 1st-31st is the second annual Downtown Burger Slam presented by First Western Bank. Local restaurants have agreed to go head to head in an attempt to win the title of best burger. Throughout the month of January, these restaurants will be serving up a unique burger only available for one month. Customers will then have the opportunity to vote on each burger in five different categories: patty, bun, topping, creativity, and customer service. Rankings will be based on a simple average. The restaurant crowned best burger at the end of the month will win a championship belt and a year’s worth of bragging rights.
BURGER SLAM APP
Check out our app for restaurant information, general Burger Slam information, and easy voting.
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Meet the Competitors
Blarney Stone
The Jedi Jalapeño Bacon Jam Burger: This burger features a grilled 8-ounce, 80/20 seasoned beef patty topped with smoky cheddar cheese, a crispy bacon strip, and a fried egg, all layered on a toasted bun with savory jalapeño bacon jam and crispy fried pickles. A generous drizzle of chipotle cream adds a spicy kick. It’s served with an extra side of chipotle cream for dipping and crispy fries.
Hours: Monday – Friday: 11 am – 1 am
Saturday – Sunday: 10 am – 1 am
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!
Hours: Sunday-Thursday 11am – 10pm
Friday-Saturday 11am – 11pm
Elbow Room/ Roundhouse
The Roundhouse Kick: A 1/3 lb burger topped with cream cheese, jalapeños and bacon. Topped with a raspberry jalepeno sauce and candied jalapenos.
Hours: Burger Slam Hours,
Monday – Saturday 11am – 2pm and 5pm – 9pm
Peacock Alley
Dakota Gouda Burger: All ingredients are from ND! 2 smash burgers, gouda cheese, bacon, paired with Dakota fries, and your choice of ND honey mustard or ND Hot Honey. Paired with Dakota Fries. The bun is from Dickinson. The beef is from a family ranch in Drake. Bacon from Mandan. Honey from Mercer. Cheese from Carrington. Fries from Jamestown. It’s more than just a bacon cheeseburger. It’s a statement of what’s to come in 2025 from Peacock Alley. A focus on high-quality local ingredients.
Hours: Monday-Saturday 11 am – 9 pm
Closed Sundays
Anima Cucina
AC Truffle Burger: Nourished by Nature Ground Beef with Black Truffle, Marieke Truffle Gouda, Peppered Beef Bacon, Sweet & Sour Onion, Aioli, Arugula, and Housemade English Muffin Bun.
Hours: Monday – Saturday 4 pm – 8 pm
The Jousting Lemur
Blood Mary Bison Burger: Seasoned ½ pound Bison, Smoked Cheddar Cheese, Peppered Bacon, Lettuce, Tomato, Dill Pickle Spears & Bloody Mary Aioli on a Celery Salt bun. Served with Olives, celery & pickled okra.
Hours: Monday-Wednesday 4pm – 9pm
Thursday 2pm – 11pm
Friday & Saturday 11am – 11pm
Sunday Closed.
Laughing Sun Brewing
Candy A**: Candied Jalapeño Popper Brisket Burger. Sweet and savory, with a candy kick! A garlic toasted bun is smeared in cajun smoked cream cheese, with a brisket burger patty, melted provolone, bacon and candied jalapeños. Inspired by our house-made-special-occasion jalapeño poppers!
Hours: Monday-Thursday 11am-11pm
Friday-Saturday 11am-12am
Sunday 11am-8pm
Jimmy V’s
Burger:
Hours: Monday-Friday 11 AM – 1 AM
Saturday-Sunday: 10 AM – 1 AM
Broadway Grill & Tavern
Burger:
Hours: Kitchen Open: Monday – Thursday 11 AM to 9 PM; Friday and Saturday 11 AM – 10 PM
