Bay Area Burger Week is a regional celebration of burger culture in all its expressions. Let’s recognize the people who flip and plate these creations to feed our hunger for the most American of all foods—even if it does have a German name.
The core of Bay Area Burger Week is an app for iPhone and Android devices. It lets burger lovers find participating restaurants by name or map location, view menus and check in when they arrive. Post a photo of your order or a selfie of your posse to collect points and win burger prizes.
It happens just once a year. Here’s a rundown on the sizzling specials at South Bay burger spots—and there are more options on the app for those who want to venture out in search of the perfect patty, no matter where the hunt leads.
Empire Armadillo BBQ & Deli
161 E. El Camino Real, Sunnyvale | 669.249.7080
878 Blossom Hill Rd., San Jose | 408.440.2108
empirearmadillo.com
The Pitmaster Burger—$26
Empire Armadillo pairs its burger with barbecue brisket for a heavier Burger Week entry. The special includes a side: a five-ounce beef patty with four ounces of brisket, melted cheddar, grilled onions, pickles and house barbecue aioli on a toasted bun.
Eureka!
19369 Stevens Creek Blvd., Suite 130, Cupertino | 669.266.6752
191 Castro St., Mountain View | 650.426.0582
2762 Augustine Dr., Suite 130, Santa Clara | 408.703.0037
eurekarestaurantgroup.com
Eureka! American Burger—$13
A deal on their best-selling, classic Eureka! American burger. Piled high with American, Swiss, grilled red onion, lettuce, house pickles, tomato, special sauce and served with signature fries.
Chef’s Choice Burger—$19
Green Chili Smash Burger: Calabrian Chili Aioli, Monterey Jack Cheese, Roasted Poblano Peppers, Pickled Red Onions, served with signature fries.
Henry’s World Famous Hi-Life
301 Sharks Way, San Jose
408.295.5414 | henryshilife.com
Half Pound Cheeseburger with a Tri-Tip Topper—$21 lunch, $26 dinner
A half-pound burger ground from New York, top sirloin, filet mignon and ribeye trimmings, topped with tri-tip. Burgers can also be topped with smoked pork belly, tri-tip or prime rib (prime rib on Fridays and Saturdays).
Ignite
26 N San Pedro St., San Jose
832.564.7742 | eatatignite.com
IGNITE Jam Session Smash—$15
Two crispy-edged beef smash patties stacked with our signature smoky-sweet bacon jam, melted cheddar, a golden crispy cheddar skirt, a crunchy onion ring, tangy dill pickles, and roasted garlic aioli on toasted brioche.
IGNITE Jam Session Combo—$21
Our signature bacon jam double smash burger with a crispy cheddar skirt, onion ring, pickles, and roasted garlic aioli on brioche, served with golden fries and a fountain soda.
IGNITE Alpine Smash—$15
Two crispy-edged beef smash patties topped with savory portobello mushrooms and melted cheese on a toasted bun.
IGNITE Garden Riot Smash—$15
A plant-based Impossible patty smashed and seared for bold flavor, served with burger fixings in signature style.
iniBurger!
2200 Eastridge Loop, San Jose | 408.728.8043
1700 W Campbell Ave., Campbell | 669.322.2266
3555 Monroe St #75, Santa Clara | 408.675.3772
44029 Osgood Rd., Fremont | 510.556.2555
iniBurger.com
iniSmash Burger
A quarter-pound of Angus beef smashed on a hot griddle for crispy edges, topped with melted cheddar, iniDrip sauce, diced onions and pickles.
Jack’s Restaurant & Bar
1502 Saratoga Ave., San Jose | 408.680.2684
1029 Newpark Mall Rd., Newark | 510.789.0027
ilovejacks.com
Jack’s Double Smash Burger—$16.95
Two quarter-pound all-natural Angus beef patties with American cheese, shredded lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles, ketchup and mayo on a toasted sesame brioche bun.
Kirk’s Steakburgers
2680 Middlefield Rd., Palo Alto | 650.326.6159
2565 The Alameda, Santa Clara | 408.564.4921
kirks-steakburgers.com
Classic Kirk’s Burger & Kirk’s Brew—$15
Happy Hour Specials Mon-Thurs, 2-5pm
Kirks Brew—$4
1/2 Off Mozzarella Sticks and Jalapeno Poppers
O’Henry’s Donuts
500 Vineyard Town center, Morgan Hill
408.778.5955 | ohenrysdonuts.com
Family owned since 1987, the restaurant serves fresh-made donuts, and has burgers on the menu from 10am to 3pm.
Sixth Street Burgers
235 E Santa Clara St., San Jose
408.781.5658 | 6thStreetBurger.com
Two Single Smash Cheeseburgers + 2 Fries + 2 Fountain Drinks—$29.99
Cheeseburger is single patties, grilled onions, new school American cheese Sixth Street Sauce and pickles. Special is dine-in only
Nathan’s All Beef Foot-Long Hot Dog—$8.96
Combo with tallow fries, onion rings or tater tots + fountain drink—$15.46.
Super Duper Burgers
1100 Park Pl., Building 2 Ste. 20, San Mateo | 650.677.6274
5399 Prospect Rd., San Jose | 408.343.9000
15991 Los Gatos Blvd., Building 3, Los Gatos | 408.356.0684
SuperDuperBurgers.com
B.E.C. Burger aka The Bacon, Egg, & Cheese. Quarter pound Brandt beef patty with the goodness of bacon, organic fried egg, cheddar cheese, Super sauce, lettuce, tomato, onions. Feeling even more adventurous? Make it a double patty!
Water Tower Kitchen
201 Orchard City Dr., Campbell
408.502.9550 | watertowerkitchen.com
Restaurant inspired by Campbell’s historic water tower with locally-inspired dishes, craft cocktails and 19 TVs for game day viewing.
