Like burgers? You’re gonna want to check out this local monthlong burger celebration.
Burger fans, this one’s for you: Cabarrus Burger Madness, a monthlong celebration of Cabarrus County’s local restaurants, begins March 1.
The contest features new burgers from 17 local restaurants in Concord, Harrisburg, Kannapolis and Mount Pleasant.
During the month of March, you can try them all and vote for the best one on the Visit Cabarrus website.
Visit Cabarrus will announce the winner on Friday, April 1.
[Related: Concord makes HGTV’s list of 30 most charming small-town downtowns in America]
Here is the burger menu:
2 Gals Kitchen
Location: 80 Union St S, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Smoke and Spice
From Visit Cabarrus: “Juicy, lean beef patty with house-smoked brisket, caramelized onions, cowboy candy from Green Leaf Farms, melted cheddar cheese, and house-made BBQ sauce on a toasted brioche bun.”
73 & Main
Location: 1467 N Main St, Mt Pleasant, NC 28124
Neighborhood: Mount Pleasant
Burger: The Steph Curry Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Triple patty (three 3-ounce patties consisting of fresh round sirloin, ribeye, and tenderloin), triple cheese (American, pepper jack and smoked gouda), triple bacon, triple sauces (sriracha mayo, BBQ sauce, and firecracker sauce), triple condiments served with triple spiced fries.”
Bebo’s Charcoal & Beef
Location: 1295 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: The Ooey Gooey Cheesesteak Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “A Black Angus patty topped with American cheese, sirloin steak, griddled onions, spicy jalapeños, fresh pickles and ooey gooey cheese whiz.”
Cabarrus Brewing Company
Location: 329 McGill Ave NW, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Crafty Carolina Classic
From Visit Cabarrus: “Two quarter-pound Angus Beef patties, American cheese, house-made Concord Lager chili, creamy slaw, yellow mustard, and beer battered onion rings on a Dukes Bread Bun.”
Chophouse 101
Location: 101 West Ave, Kannapolis, NC 28081
Neighborhood: Kannapolis
Burger: Pimento Cheese-Bacon Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “An 8-ounce patty, Chophouse seasoning, homemade pimento cheese, sautéed onions, mayonnaise and mustard, lettuce, and tomato on a Brioche bun.”
The Garden Grille at Hilton Garden Inn
Location: 7831 Gateway Ln NW Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Coffee-Peppered Burger with Cheerwine BBQ Sauce –
From Visit Cabarrus: “An 8-ounce Steakburger with The Garden Grille’s signature coffee spiced rub, grilled to your liking and topped with Applewood bacon that has been coated in Cheerwine BBQ sauce, lettuce, tomato, red onion, and more signature Cheerwine sauce, served on a warm pretzel bun.”
Havana Carolina Restaurant & Bar
Location: 11 Union St S Suite, 108, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Downtown Concord
Burger: La Frita Cubana
From Visit Cabarrus: “Seasoned ground beef and chorizo patty grilled with onions and topped with tomatoes, lettuce, shoestring potatoes, smoked bacon, and a fried egg.”
Hot Box Next Level Kitchen
Location: 165 Brumley Ave NE, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: The Happy Tummy
From Visit Cabarrus: “A third-pound burger, tomato bacon jam, cheddar and provolone, crispy onions, smoked jalapeños, and garlic aioli.”
Iron Thunder Saloon & Grill
Location: 10023 Weddington Rd Ext., Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: The Thunderlicious Pizza Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Stacked with one of Iron Thunder’s famous “kickstands”—house-made cheese sticks—and a chargrilled 8-ounce hand-pattied Angus Beef burger patty, marinara and provolone cheese, then the top bun is flipped to create a pepperoni pizza to top off the burger.”
Jackie Boy’s Grill & Tap
Location: 3775 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Roasted Jalapeño Bacon Beer Cheeseburger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Half-pound prime ground beef topped with roasted jalapeño and candied bacon and smothered in craft beer cheese, served on Jackie Boy’s signature brioche bun.”
Johnny Rogers Burgers & BBQ
Location: 3709 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Put a Ring on It Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “A half-pound of hand-pattied Certified Angus Beef, seasoned and seared to perfection, topped with melted provolone cheese, crisp bacon, savory bacon onion jam, crunchy hand-battered onion rings and slathered in homemade Cajun remoulade sauce.”
Lee’s Sandwich Shop
Location: 902 Central Dr, Kannapolis, NC 28083
Neighborhood: Kannapolis
Burger: Chicky Baby Deluxe
From Visit Cabarrus: “A beef burger infused with Lee’s own smoked BBQ, hickory smoked bacon, with a dash of salt and pepper, topped with caramelized onions and tomatoes, fresh lettuce, mayo and a crispy beer-battered onion ring to finish.”
Punchy’s Diner
Location: 550 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: Loco Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Hand-pattied, house-made blend of pork, beef and special seasonings topped with Queso Blanco, Pico de Gallo, avocado, bacon and tortilla strips, all together on a pretzel bun.”
The Smoke Pit
Location: 796 Concord Pkwy N, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Concord
Burger: The Juicy Smoked Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Smoked for 30 minutes, made with Certified Angus Beef and blended with a little Brisket fat, then topped with maple bacon jam, sharp American, onion straws, lettuce and tomato.”
The Speedway Club at Charlotte Motor Speedway
Location: 5555 Concord Pkwy S, Concord, NC 28027
Neighborhood: Charlotte Motor Speedway/Concord
Burger: The NORTORIOUS B.L.T. Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Lightly toasted brioche-style bun, a special blend ground sirloin patty stuffed with tomato basil cheddar, topped with a pickled jalapeño B.L.T. slaw (shredded lettuce, pork belly and pickled jalapeños tossed in a creamy remoulade sauce). Finished with a fried green tomato and bacon jam on the bottom bun.”
Table 11
Location: 11 Union St S Suite 100, Concord, NC 28025
Neighborhood: Downtown Concord
Burger: Tennessee Hot Bacon Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “House ground beef with spiced candied bacon, pimento cheese, pickles and cornmeal fried green tomato.”
Vortex Bottle Shop
Location: 4469 School House Commons, Harrisburg, NC 28075
Neighborhood: Harrisburg
Burger: Vortex Handspun Burger
From Visit Cabarrus: “Marinated beef and chorizo patty, fresh tomato slice, house-made mozzarella, roasted tomato-basil aioli, apricot balsamic drizzle on a fig brioche bun.”
This story was originally published March 1, 2022 at 11:57 AM.
