The YFCBurgerBattle26 is officially underway! From February 28 to March 21, 2026, it’s time to get out, support your favourite local restaurants, and indulge in some mouthwatering burgers.

The Contenders!

Which one will you try? The burger showdown is ON! Over 30 local restaurants are bringing their best burger creations to the table.

Vote for your Favourite!

Now that you’ve tried them all, don’t forget to share some love by choosing the very best contender of 2026. Voting will be open until March 25th. Vote Here!

  • 540 NORTH Picaroons Roundhouse

    Maple Cajun Crunch
    Local Beef, maple Cajun aioli, crispy potato sticks, bib lettuce, tomato, red onion, cheddar & crispy bacon.

  • 540 Kitchen & Bar

    Three Little Pigs
    Miso maple ginger pork smash patty, crispy togarashi pork belly, hoisin pulled pork, sesame sambal kewpie mayo, kimchi slaw & crispy fried leek.

  • Amazeburgs

    The Big Daddy
    Meat cheese bacon, meat cheese bacon, meat cheese bacon. Three beef patties. Three slices of cheese. Three strips of bacon.

  • Big Axe Ale House & Grill

    Big Axe Bellybuster
    From the bottom up, this beast means business! It starts with a toasted bun layered with house-made sriracha mayo and fresh green onion. Stacked high are two 4oz patties — a bold blend of pork and beef — glazed in rich Korean BBQ sauce for that perfect sweet heat. Next comes a punchy kimchi slaw bringing crunch, spice, and tang. Crowned on top is a deep-fried wonton stuffed with kimchi slaw and finished with crispy hoisin-glazed pork belly for the ultimate crunch-meets-sizzle bite.

  • Byblos Restaurant & Bar

    The Byblos Kafta Burger
    Juicy house-seasoned kafta grilled to perfection, topped with creamy Lebanese coleslaw, melted cheese, fresh tomato, crispy fries, pickled cucumbers, and ketchup — all stacked in a soft toasted bun. A bold Lebanese twist on your classic burger.

  • Brass Rail Fredericton Inn

    The Swiss mushroom mountain burger
    Two ¼ lb all-beef patties stacked high and topped with a mountain of
    sautéed mushrooms, smothered in our house-made honey Dijon BBQ sauce with a pleasant kick of heat. Finished with perfectly melted Swiss cheese, crisp leafy greens, sweet and tangy slaw, and our signature Cajun crispy onions -all coming together for the ultimate bold and savory bite.

  • Cannon's Cross Pub

    Jalapeno Popper Burger
    House-made beef patty stuffed with a jalapeno bacon cream and cheddar cheese filling, topped with melted pepper jack, crispy onions, and spicy or regular ranch on a toasted brioche bun.

  • Cheese Curds: Gourmet Burgers + Poutinerie

    Maple Mac & Cheeseburger
    Brioche Bun, 2 smash burgers with cheese, Mac Bites between the patties, Maple Bacon—recommended garnish items Crispy Onions, Pickles, Mayo & Maple Sriracha Sauce.

  • Claudine's Eatery

    The Honey Heat Smash
    Double smash 3 oz chuck patties, hot honey bacon, dill pickle, cheddar, garlic dill aioli and shredded romaine, all on a brioche bun. Dill pickle slaw plus side.

  • Gahan House Riverside

    Black and Brew
    Lettuce, peppered bacon, white cheddar, Island red BBQ sauce, bacon jam, and crispy pickled Onions on a Brioche bun.

  • The Hilltop

    Tempura bologna burger with pickled shallot and sweet jalapeno, provolone cheese, smoked ketchup, lettuce and tomato.

  • Isaac's Way

    Butter Tofu Burger (Vegan)
    Crispy tofu tossed with Cilantro lime sauce, lettuce and red onions on a sesame bun.

  • Isaac's Way

    Italian Isaac Burger
    Beef patty, Italian sausage patty, crispy onion, roasted red pepper, garlic, parmesan aioli, smoked cheddar, bacon, lemon dijon cabbage, chipotle honey topped with crispy dill pickles on a 9 grain ciabatta bun. Served with seasoned fries.

  • Jenna's Nut-Free Dessertery

    The Jam Session
    Where sweet meets smokey
    a house-made quarter pounder stacked with cheddar, whiskey maple bacon jam, tomato chutney, crisp lettuce, pickled red onion, and garlic Dijon aioli on toasted brioche.

  • Jett Burger (Skinny's Scoop)

    The Canadian
    Choose between Beef or Chicken & Cheddar or Monterey Jack cheese, smothered in a Maple Bacon Jam, pairing with our in house candied Maple bacon and topped with Mactaquac Maples BBQ aioli, all warmly wrapped up in pillowy waffles with side portion of maple syrup.

  • The Joyce Pub

    Pimento Cheese Burger
    4 oz Beef Patty with Chris's Brother's pepperoni, Pimento Cheese, Onion Ring, Lettuce, Tomato & Fries.

  • King West Brewing & RustiCo.

    Tropic Like It’s Hot!

    Two smashed beef patties stacked high with house-made pineapple relish & spicy chili ketchup, layered with fresh marinated buffalo mozzarella, crispy pancetta, red onion, and arugula - all on a perfectly toasted brioche bun.

  • The Lunar Rogue

    Gravy Train to Burger Town
    All aboard the ultimate flavour express. A double beef patty stacked high , drenched in thick mushroom gravy, topped with tangy dill mayo and gooey applewood smoked cheddar. it's messy, smoky, and absolutely unstoppable. Next stop: pure burger bliss.

  • Mama's Brew Pub

    Spicy Bacon Mac n Cheese Burger
    It starts with a grilled garlic buttered potato scallion bun with our 9oz patty smothered in Bacon Mac N' Cheese, topped with Feta cheese and your choice of hot sauce drizzle!

  • Monks and Jonesie Gastro Truck

    Birria Betty Burger
    Smashed beef patty, mole BBQ sauce, birria dipped brisket topped with cilantro, onions, feta cheese and crowned with onion rings with a side of birria consummé for dipping.

  • McConnell Hall (UNB Fredericton)

    Happy Burger
    Two smashed patties with processed cheese, tomato jam and a roasted garlic coleslaw on a brioche bun, with lots of happy sides to pair it.

  • New England Pizza Company

    The Halifax Hostage

    Sliced donair meat, grilled hot and stacked high. Fresh tomato, onion, shredded lettuce, and our famous donair sauce on a garlic-buttered brioche bun, grilled golden.

  • The Palate

    Bison'ed To Grill
    Grilled ground bison / Happy Baker potato bun / black garlic aioli / local mushroom sauce au poivre / bacon / swiss cheese / arugula / house seasoned kettle chips.

  • Pickle Jar

    Smoked BBQ Stack Burger
    2-3oz smashed beef patty's, smoked white cheddar cheese, bacon onion whisky jam, crispy onions, bbq mayo, iceberg lettuce, tomato, on a house made bun.

  • Pine Tree Bar & Grill

    Garlic Parm Smash Burger
    Two perfectly smashed 4 oz beef patties seasoned with salt, cracked pepper, oregano, basil, parsley, paprika, garlic puree, and parmesan. Served on a toasted focaccia. Topped with honey balsamic aioli, fresh chiffonade iceberg lettuce, thin-sliced red onion, and our house-made bruschetta.

  • Pur and Simple - Fredericton

    coming soon

  • Radisson Kingswood Hotel & Suites

    The Radisson Juicy Lucy
    7oz all beef burger stuffed with an ounce of cheddar cheese. Topped with lettuce, tomato, oak smoked bacon, Spanish onion and pickle on a toasted brioche bun with our house-made chipotle sauce. Served with crispy fries.

  • Red Lantern Pub & Steakhouse

    Darrell Burger

    The "Darrell Burger" is a commemorative feast in honor of the Red Lantern's long-time manager, Darrell Hazlett, who lost his battle to cancer in July 2024. It's a mouth watering 6oz beef patty topped with Habanero Jack and smoked cheddar cheese, bacon, lettuce and tomato...all atop a grilled brioche bun...crowned with 2 crisp, golden onion rings.

  • Rocket Burger

    Umami Comet
    Gochujang honey sauce, double patty of fresh local Yerxa beef, aged white cheddar topped with onions sauted in red miso and a crisp toasted nori sheet. Its a flavour bomb!

  • Sam Snead's Oak Grill and Tavern

    The Barrel Maple Royale
    Juicy beef patty with melted provolone, whiskey bacon, raspberry onion jam. On a golden herb butter bun with red maple sauce and shredded cabbage.

  • Simon's Kitchen and Bakery

    Can’t Hear Ya, Peach
    Two smash patties with tomato and greens, Goat cheese sauce, Smokes Peach and Onion Preserve, Garlic/Onion Focaccia Bun.

  • The Snooty Fax

    Ahead By a Quarter Century
    In celebration of 25 years in business, the Ahead by a Quarter Century burger is our OG 8oz Fox’s Burger patty with old white cheddar, BBQ baby back ribs, onion straws, pickled jalapeños, onion straws, barbanaise, iceberg, and tomatoes. Served on a classic sesame bun.

  • St. James’ Gate Freddy

    French Onion Dip
    Onion fritter / fried onion / gouda / french onion spread / demi jus.

  • Stmr.36 BBQ and Social

    36 Slam
    Duo of smash patties, smoked cheddar, sweet & spicy brisket jam, grilled onion ring, crispy jalapeno chips, arugula, tomato, BBQ aioli.

  • Wetmore- Street Bar & Grill

    The Final Shot Burger
    Sharp white cheddar melted over a juicy 5 ounce beef patty, stacked with smokey bacon jam, maple whipped peanut butter, fresh jalapeno, and pickled red onions on a toasted brioche bun. Sweet, spicy, and dangerously satisfying.

Presented by the Fredericton Craft Beer Festival!

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