2017 Best Burger in Iowa Contest

Burger lovers in Iowa submitted over 9200 nominations for the 2017 Best Burger In Iowa between February 13 and March 13, 2017.  The votes have been counted and the 10 top nominees are ready, willing and able to serve.

The 2017 Best Burger In Iowa nominees are (in alphabetical order)

Ankeny Diner, Ankeny

BeerBurger, North Liberty

BW's Burgers, West Des Moines

Doc's Stadium Bar & Grill, Jefferson

Down Right Delicious, Clarinda

Elm's Club, Creston

Saucy Focaccia, Cedar Rapids

Smokin' Hereford, Storm Lake

The Irish Shanti, Elgin

Vaughn's Cafe and Bakery, Clarinda

According to Brooke German, Director of Marketing with the Iowa Beef Industry Council, 487 different Iowa restaurants received nominations this year, a new record for the contest.  Everyone is encouraged to visit the Top Ten restaurants and say "thank you" to our hardworking cattlemen and woman.

The quest for the winner of Iowa's Best Burger is now in full swing.  The panel of anonymous judges will visit each site, evaluate the burgers on taste, appearance and proper doneness, compile the scores and comments, and announce a winner for the 2017 Best Burger In Iowa on May 1st.

To learn more go to IA Beef