Cleveland Burger Week is upon us and it’s bigger and better than ever. More than 50 of your favorite Northeast Ohio restaurants are dishing up $8 specials through Sunday. Find smashburgers, classics and chef-driven spins on the best thing between two buns all across town. Here’s what everyone is dishing up. Visit burgerweekcleveland.com to find more info and download the app to guide your tour.
49TH STREET TAVERN
49th Street Burger: 10oz hand-formed patty cooked to your liking topped w/ lettuce, tomato, and onion on a brioche bun. Served with homemade chips and a pickle.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: Burger and Brew Kettle Beer for $10 Credit: Courtesy photoAGAVE & RYE
The Sicilian Burger Queen: Two Smash Beef Patties, Mozzarella, and Sweet & Spicy Bacon on Toasted Buns of Charred Pepperoni, Mozzarella and House Red Sauce Credit: Courtesy photoALL SAINTS PUBLIC HOUSE
Steak House Burger: Third pound steak burger patty, caramelized onions, garlic and herb sautéed mushrooms, Gouda cheese, crispy onion straws, roasted garlic aioli, and fresh arugula. All on a grilled brioche bun Credit: Courtesy photoB2’S – BOURBON & BBQ
Guy’s Burger: Topped with Bacon Jam, Aged Wisconsin Cheddar Cheese & Crispy Onion Straws
Eric’s Smokehouse Burger: Smoked to perfection. Topped with House-Made Vinegar Slaw, Swiss Cheese & South Carolina Mustard Aioli;
Add Smoked Brisket plus $5
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for a Burger and Select Brew Kettle Beer Credit: Courtesy photoBANTER
Cowboy Burger: 1/3lb Burger Patty Topped With Coffee-Braised Pulled Pork, House-Made BBQ Sauce, and an Onion Ring. (Gluten free option available) Credit: Courtesy photoBEAL’S PICKLES & PINTS
The Pickle Burger: Angus Beef Patty, Homemade Pickle Salsa, American Cheese, Lettuce, Tomato, on a Brioche Bun. *Black Bean substitute available
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for Burger Special and 16oz Brew Kettle Major Lager Credit: Courtesy photoBEARDEN’S
Big Bear: Our famous 8 oz steak burger with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and special “BIG BEAR” sauce on a multi- layered bun. *Impossible patty substitute available. Gluten free option available.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for Big Bear and Brew Kettle beer. Credit: Courtesy photoBURGERS 2 BEER
Simple Suzan: 7oz Burger patty, Lettuce, Tomatoes and choice of cheese served on brioche bun. Served with Fresh Cut Fries. *Black Bean Or Plant Based burger available. Gluten free option available. Credit: Courtesy photoCROWLEY’S
Double Smash Burger: Proprietary blend of short rib, brisket and chuck. Double patty, government cheese, iceberg lettuce, sautéed onion, burger sauce, martin’s potato roll – voted Cleveland.com’s best burger in greater Cleveland!
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $13 for a Burger and Brew Kettle Beer. Credit: Courtesy photoCRUST
Professor Burger: Smoked Mozzarella, Lettuce, Tomato, Caramelized onions and Garlic Aioli. Credit: Courtesy photoFOREST CITY SHUFFLEBOARD
The Forest City Burger: Jalapeño-Bacon Jam, Arugula, Swiss American Cheese, and two 2oz Smash Patties on a Brioche Bun. Gluten free option available. Credit: Courtesy photoFRONT ST SOCIAL
The Boozy Burger: Brioche Bun | Ground Beef + Chorizo Blend | Candied Bacon | Beer Cheese | Caramelized Red Onion. *Black Bean Burger available
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for a Burger and 12 oz White Rajah Credit: Courtesy photoGATHER FOOD + DRINK
*TAKEOUT ONLY*
Gourmet Guy Burger: Brie, balsamic onions, arugula & truffle oil.
Vegetarian Burger: Black bean burger with avocado, lettuce, tomatoes & chipotle crema. Credit: Courtesy photoGRUMPY’S CAFÉ
Grumpy’s Breakfast Burger: 8oz Steak burger topped with crispy hash brown patty, sunny side up egg, jalapeño infused bacon, cheddar cheese and chipotle mayo on a potato bun served with chips and pickles. Credit: Courtesy photoGUNSELMAN’S TAVERN/GUNSELMAN’S TO-GO
The Lil G: All beef patty (brisket/chuck/short rib), Gunny burger sauce, lettuce, cheese, pickles onion on a brioche bun. *Impossible Burger +$2
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for a burger and Brew Kettle beer. Credit: Courtesy photoHAPPY MOOSE BAR & GRILL
TEXAS BOY: BBQ sauce, hickory-smoked bacon, onion straws and cheddar, lettuce, tomato and onion.
MOOSE-Y BURGER: Hickory-smoked bacon, fried banana peppers, caramelized onions, roasted garlic-tomato aioli, provolone, lettuce and tomato.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $14 for a burger and Brew Kettle beer Credit: Courtesy photoHATFIELDS GOODE GRUB
“McDonalds” Burger: Burger, American cheese, raw onion, pickles, ketchup & mustard. *Impossible burger available
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: Burger and Brew Kettle beer for $12. Credit: Courtesy photoIMMIGRANT SON BREWERY
ISB Burger Week Special: Sakura Farm Wagyu Beef SmashBurger with ISB beercheese, jalapeno straws, arugula, on a challah bun. *Black bean burger available Credit: Courtesy photoMAX & ERMA’S
Tortilla Burger: Our signature soup turned burger with cheddar & pepperjack, jalapenos & tortilla strips. Served with lettuce, tomato & onion on a toasted brioche bun & small side of Tortilla soup for dunking. *Black bean burger available Credit: Courtesy photoMUZE GASTROPUB
Muze Smash Burger: Smash Burger with house sauce & American cheese. Served on a toasted brioche bun. Can come with lettuce, tomato and onion if requested. *Can upgrade to a triple smash burger!
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: Pair the burger with a Brew Kettle beer for $13. Credit: Courtesy photoNANO BREW CLEVELAND
Nano Classic: 4oz CAB smashed patty, American cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, Nano sauce.
The Acid Trip: Voted “most unique” in CLE Magazine’s “Burger Kings”. 4oz CAB smashed patty, American cheese, cabbage mayo slaw, balsamic reduction, pickled red onion, chipotle mayo. Credit: Courtesy photoNINJA CITY KITCHEN & BAR
Pho Burger: Premium beef patty seasoned with Pho spices, provolone cheese, bean sprouts, shaved onion, scallions, Thai basil, cilantro, jalapeno & spicy hoisin aioli. *Beyond burger available Credit: Courtesy photoNORA’S PUBLIC HOUSE
The Nutcracker: Lettuce, tomato, caramelized onion, candied bacon, fig + crunchy peanut butter spread on a brioche bun.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $13 for a Burger and Brew Kettle Beer. Credit: Courtesy photoPIONEER
FAMOUS PIONEER BURGER: Two smash patties, white cheddar, house pickles, caramelized onions, and bacon jam on a Leavened sesame seed bun. Credit: Courtesy photoPIZZA 216
DOUBLE PATTY SMASH BURGER: Two brisket and short rib patties, government cheese and house made burger sauce. Credit: Courtesy photoPUB FRATO
Pub Burger: Creekstone Farms Black Angus, brie, caramelized onion jam, arugula, rosemary aioli, bacon, brioche. Vegetarian option available.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $13 for the special burger and a Brew Kettle beer Credit: Courtesy photoQUINN’S KITCHEN AND BAR
Q’s Southwest Burger: Quarter pound patty, candied jalapeños, crispy onion straws, chipotle bbq sauce, and pepper jack cheese, served with a small side of fries. *Homemade bean burger substitute available. Credit: Courtesy photoROLLHOUSE ENTERTAINMENT
RollHouse Summer Smash: 100% All beef burger, smashed and grilled to perfection and topped with lettuce, tomato, onion, American cheese, and RollHouse signature burger sauce and fresh-cut fries. Credit: Courtesy photoROWLEY INN
Rowman Burger: 1/2# burger patty, grilled salami, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, mayo, onions, banana peppers, Italian dressing on a seeded bun. *6 oz Beyond Burger available Credit: Courtesy photoRUM RUNNERS FLATS
Old River Burger: Quarter Pounder Patty topped with Grilled Onions, Lettuce, Tomato, Pickles, and our Signature RR Sauce. *Black bean patty available Credit: Courtesy photoSAUCY BREW WORKS
Saucy Smash Burger: Two juicy meat patties loaded with American cheese, Saucy Sauce, shredded lettuce and pickles. Served with a side of crispy fries. Credit: Courtesy photoSCALPERS BAR & GRILLE
The 3-0 Burger: The 3-0 Burger pays homage to our 30th year anniversary coming up this July and is one of the first ever burgers we had on the menu in 1994. It is an All American 1/2 burger patty, with tomato, pickle and onion, American Cheese and a “secret” sauce made by Cleveland’s own Chef Dom C. Enjoy! Credit: Courtesy photoSCHNITZ ALE BREWERY
Angus Reserve Smash Burger: Angus Reserve smash patty on a brioche bun, topped with arugula, tomato, American cheese, and balsamic-Dijon aioli. Credit: Courtesy photoSHAKE & SLIDE
Bobby Caldwell: Beef burger topped with lettuce, tomatoes, onions American cheese served with shake sauce.
The Groovy Taco: Beef taco burger topped with lettuce, tomato Mexican cheese and black bean and corn salsa. Credit: Courtesy photoSIRNA’S CAFÉ
$5.00 Sirna Angus Burger: 1/2lb Sirna Angus Burger with Lettuce, Tomato, Onion, Dill Pickles, and your Choice of American, Pepper Jack, Swiss, or Provolone Cheese. Credit: Courtesy photoSOL
Buffalo Chicken Burger: 4oz burger patty/ pulled chicken/ house buffalo/ lettuce/ tomato/ feta/ brioche bun.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: Burger & Brew Kettle Draft Beer Special for $13, Brew Kettle Draft Beer at $5 Credit: Courtesy photoSOUTHERN TIER BREWING CO.
Pimento Cheese Burger: All beef patty, romaine lettuce, tomato, pimento cheese. Credit: Courtesy photoSUDS MAGUIRE’S BAR & GRILL
Brew Burger: 1/3lb patty blend of ground beef, ground chuck and ground short rib topped with American cheese, Cleveland Mayonnaise Co. Chipotle Mayo, shredded lettuce & diced sweet onion on a brioche bun served with fresh cut fries $8. *Black bean burger available
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for our Brew Burger and a Brew Kettle White Raja beer. Credit: Courtesy photoSWENSONS DRIVE-IN
The Brunch Burger: Swensons’ quarter pounder with cheese topped with bacon, fried egg, and potato puffs with hot sauce on the side. Credit: Courtesy photoSWINGING DOOR LOUNGE
Brew Burger: 1/3lb burger blend of ground beef, ground brisket, & ground short rib topped with American cheese, shredded lettuce, diced sweet onion and Cleveland Mayonnaise Co. chipotle mayo on a brioche bun served with French fries.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for our Brew Burger and a Brew Kettle White Raja beer. Credit: Courtesy photoTAVERN OF LITTLE ITALY
MURRAY HILL BURGER: Fresh Mozzarella, Panko-Breaded Roma Tomatoes, Grilled Hot Peppers, Basil, & Balsamic Drizzle. Credit: Courtesy photoTEAMZ RESTAURANT & BAR
Teamz Pizza Burger: Pizza Sauce, 1/2 pound Burger, Salami, Pepperoni, and melted Mozzarella Cheese topped with Lettuce, Tomato, and Red Onion on a Pretzel Bun. *Take – out available with purchase of a beverage. *$4.99 up charge for gluten free bun – we are not a gluten-free restaurant and cannot ensure that cross contamination will never occur. Credit: Courtesy photoTERRESTRIAL BREWING CO.
Classic American Smash Burger: Smash Patty, American Cheese, Mayo, Lettuce, Grilled Pickle Credit: Courtesy photoTHE AVIATOR CLEVELAND
Aviator Smash: 4 oz beef patty smashed to a crispy perfection. American cheese, caramelized onion, shredded lettuce, tomato, pickles and smash sauce. *Impossible patty substitution available + $2
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for a Burger and Brew Kettle Beer Credit: Courtesy photoTHE BULLDOG PUB & GRILLE
The Big Daddy: Our hand-crafted beef burger with Guinness batter onion ring, bacon, fried egg, lettuce, tomato, cheddar cheese & our house Bulldog Bourbon BBQ sauce. *House made black bean patty available Credit: Courtesy photoTHE GATEWAY DINER
Wickliffe Blue Devil: Hand pattied burger topped with fried jalapenos, bacon, pepper jack cheese and a chipotle ranch sauce. Credit: Courtesy photoTHE WILD GOOSE
Smash Burger Pizza: Crowley’s proprietary blend of short rib, brisket and chuck, burger sauce, sauteed onion, cheddar, house cheese, topped with iceberg lettuce and a burger sauce drizzle.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $13 for a Burger and Brew Kettle Beer. Credit: Courtesy photoTHE WINCHESTER
Pierogi Party Patty: One all beef patty, sautéed onions, A1 sour cream, two potato cheddar pierogis, topped with more cheddar.
Keep Calm and Curry On: Deep fried curry flavored potato patty with vegan cheddar, jalapeños, lettuce and tomato, finished with house made spicy aioli.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 for a burger and Brew Kettle Beer. Credit: Courtesy photoTONY K’S BAR & GRILLE
The Tropical Inferno Burger: A 1/2 lb. Burger dusted in Mango Habanero. Topped with Sautéed Jalapenos and Pineapples, Kicked Bourbon Sauce, Pepper Jack Cheese and Bacon. Credit: Courtesy photoTWISTED TAINO
Barbacoa Burger: Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Gourmet Patty, Melted Mozzarella & Swiss, Mexican Braised Birria Beef, Our Signature Homemade Sweet & Spicy BBQ Sauce, Onion Ring, House Garlic Sauce, Pickles on Brioche Bun.
Maduro Burger: Chuck, Short Rib & Brisket Gourmet Patty, Melted Swiss, Sweet Plantains, Pickled Red Onions, Micro Cilantro, Our Signature Homemade House Garlic Sauce & Cilantro Avocado Jaramillo Sauce, Pickles on Brioche Bun. Credit: Courtesy photoWEST END TAVERN
Butcher Board of the Rings: Two flame broiled patties, cheddar cheese, bacon, two onion rings, and house made lemon/Cajun mayo.
BREW KETTLE SPECIAL: $12 Burger and Brew Kettle beer special. Credit: Courtesy photoWILD EAGLE SALOON
Saddle Stiff: Single burger patty, applewood bacon, huge onion ring, smoked cheddar, and bourbon BBQ sauce.
Eagle Classic: Single burger patty with American cheese, lettuce, onion, tomato, pickle, and garlic aioli.
Classic Smash Burger: Smash burger patty topped with American cheese and Wild Eagle smash sauce. Credit: Courtesy photo
