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November 1-30, 2025
Presented by
November 1-30, 2025
The tastiest showdown of the year is almost here!
This November, the battle is on. Local restaurants across our region are flipping their boldest, most mouthwatering Ultimate Burgers—that each give back!
Every burger sold donates $2 to United Way East Ontario, helping fund youth programs, mental health supports, and more initiatives that build safe, connected communities.
It’s a delicious way to support local and make a real impact.
Ultimate Burger Battle starts in:
Participating restaurants!
Media Partner
Listen to the Morning HOT Tub with Mauler, Rush, Jenni and Brady on HOT 89.9 on Friday, November 28, between 7 and 9:30 a.m. When a member of the Morning HOT Tub says the code word—which you can find at our participating restaurants—you can call 613-750-8990 for your chance to win $500.
How to join the battle?
Step 4
Support real people in your community with every burger enjoyed!
Eat at three or more spots with your Burger Passport for a chance to win a Big Green Egg MiniMax BBQ!*
Ultimate Burger Battle Passport
Track your journey through hamburger heaven this November. Grab yours at a particpating restaurant and take it to every location you visit!
Meet our Ultimate Burgers:
Vegetarian options available
Tag us on social media and use #UltimateBurgerBattle to be featured.
The Harvest Burger
ALE – Amberwood Lounge & Eatery
“We try to support as many meaningful causes as we can for our community, because the people here really care and make Amberwood a truly special place.”
ALE’s special autumn burger with a signature bison patty, apple tomato chutney, brie cheese, and candied boar bacon.
Meatball Madness
Art-Is-In Bakery
“We believe supporting local families and businesses creates a cycle of support. We see the problems in our community and do what we can to help, because that’s what gives hope.”
Beef and pecorino romano meatball patty, grass-fed mozzarella, pickled red onions, garlic mayo, Kevin’s Nona tomato sauce, and house walnut pesto on a sourdough bun.
Bowman’s Brew & Bloom Burger
Bowman’s Bar & Grill
“We run a small local business and support others because it just makes sense. To us, giving back means being involved in our community and filling the gaps where we can.”
All-beef patty, beer-battered pickled red onion ring, slow roasted tomato, bacon, Sensei Farms lettuce, chili lime garlic emulsion (toum), all nestled in an Ace Bakery burger bun.
Montreal Smoked Meat Burger
D'Arcy McGee’s Irish Pub
“Giving back means helping your community and making the place you live and work in better.”
Montreal smoked meat, provolone cheese, braised cabbage, pickles, beer mustard aioli and our signature burger sauce on an egg griddled bun.
Fried Chicken Caesar Burger
Edinburger
“We see the damages of what not giving back does. It’s more important than ever to support others.”
Fried chicken with a special Caesar dressing sauce, bacon, and green lettuce, on a soft brioche bun.
The Poutine Burger
Fromagerie St-Albert Cheese
“We’re built on local values, rooted in the people who work the land and care for their communities.”
It’s a poutine. On a burger. 5oz patty, cheese, garlic mayo, fries, gravy and LOTS of cheese curds.
G Royale
Gburger
“We’ve deepened our connection by focusing on locality and genuine neighbourhood relationships. Being there for our community is key.”
Double local beef patty, cheese, royale sauce, onion, pickles, lettuce, sesame seed bun & potato loaf center slice.
The Great Rocky Canadian Burger
Hard Rock Cafe
“We care about entertainment, community, and giving back. We want to be truly part of the fabric of where we live and make a positive difference.”
6oz dry aged burger with, maple peameal bacon, rhubarb compote, spicy St-Albert cheese curds, spice crispy eschalot, nestled in a turmeric brioche bun.
Spicy Chorizo
Lowertown Brewery
“When you see stress weighing on your neighbours and friends, you want to try to ease it. Supporting those around us is more important than ever”
A juicy beef and spicy chorizo blend on a buttery brioche bun, topped with smoky chipotle mayo, fresh jalapeños, crispy onions, roasted red peppers, and a rich jalapeño bacon cream cheese.
The Barnyard Burger
Manor Lounge
“We believe in giving back because that’s what community is. We couldn’t do it without the people around us.”
Ground chuck beef patty, complimented with pulled pork, a fried egg, with melted cheddar, arugula, pickles and tomato on a brioche bun. Everything in the Barnyard.
Black Gold Burger
Options Jazz Lounge at Brookstreet
“Supporting community is essential. Food unites people of all backgrounds. Our diverse community makes our area special.”
Canadian prime rib beef patty, kimchi slaw, aged white cheddar cheese, black garlic aioli, and house-smoked pork belly on a sesame brioche bun.
The King Eddy 'Animal Style' Burger
The King Eddy
“We’re a family-run business, so giving back is just part of who we are. When people choose to support us, it means so much. Helping in return isn’t even a question.”
double-cheese smash burger with two freshly ground mustard-grilled patties, caramelized red onion, dill pickle, and extra King Eddy Sauce on a freshly toasted brioche bun.
Canadian Caesar Smash
The Royal Oak
“Giving back has been a pillar of the Royal Oak’s mission for 45 years. Efforts like this help us help the people who make us who we are.”
Two juicy 3oz smashed seasoned patties. Topped with shredded lettuce, double cheddar, smash sauce, and sweet pickles on a soft brioche bun, finished with a Caesar-inspired skewer.
Beef Dip Smash Burger
Clocktower Brew Pub
2 smash patties, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, pickled onion slaw, bacon onion crumble, horseradish mayo, on a garlic ciabatta bun.
The Big Crunch Burger
Hunter’s Public House
House-ground 100% chuck beef patty, jalapeno havarti cheese, smoky crisp fried potato sticks, caramelized onion, candied bacon jam, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, on a butter toasted sesame bun.
Turkey Burger
OCCO Kitchen
Turkey, apple chutney, brie, bacon, caramelized onions, and Dijon mayo.
Number 92
Starbite Resto
100% pure beef patty aged 21 days, topped with fried mozzarella, smoky bacon, tomatoes, lettuce, pickles, and crispy onion. With house-made Starbite Sauce, confit garlic aioli, and fiery jalapeño jam on a signature bun.
The Moroccan
SOPA Restaurant
A curried lamb patty topped with onion pakora, with a yogurt, garlic, tarragon and pickle sauce, served on a fresh gluten-free Bhaji Bun (made with chick pea flour).
BBQ Maple Bacon Burger
The Barley Mow
Two smashed patties, cheddar cheese, maple bacon, peameal bacon, BBQ sauce, onion, shredded lettuce, and a chipotle mayo.
New burger every week!
The Sterling
Creating a special NEW Ultimate burger each week! Follow our socials to find out more. 😊
📍 Explore the map to discover all participating restaurants near you.
We love where we live. We know you do too.
Ultimate Burgers are all about supporting local. Together we can make measurable, lasting change across our region today and tomorrow.
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