January in Sioux Falls only means one thing...Burger Battle! This year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle is pretty intense. 32 savory burgers from local Sioux Falls restaurants are looking for your stomachs and votes.

When it comes to burgers, there definitely is one for everyone, especially in Sioux Falls! Sponsored by First Western Bank & Trust, the 10th annual Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle features burgers residents can sink their teeth into. Looking to satisfy your sweet tooth or a little extra heat with your meat? You'll find it on this year's Burger Battle ballot.

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This next burger is a Burger Battle first for me. I decided to venture to a downtown bar known for its nightlife scene. The next burger on this year's ballot is "The Kunco" from PAve. In my opinion, it could be one of the frontrunners in this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle.

According to a previous article from my co-worker Jeff Harkness, the Kunco is a "beef blend steakburger, Nueske’s thick-cut bacon, American cheese, fried egg, chipotle aioli, locally sourced Everything Ciabatta bun. Served with a choice of side." You can enjoy chips, fries, or tater tots with this yummy breakfast burger.

Christine Manika (TSM)
Christine Manika (TSM)
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Some people are known to have wild nights at PAve. So if you're feeling a little hungover from the night before, the Kunco burger could be the perfect cure. This literally tastes like a breakfast sandwich that's a burger! The egg was cooked just right and the thick bacon was the pièce de résistance. Seriously, this is one of my favorite burgers in the competition.

More reviews from this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle can be found here:

Don't forget! Residents can vote for their favorite burgers by Tuesday, January 31st on the DTSF Mobile Passport. Get to eating, Sioux Falls!

Tour the 2023 Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle

January in Sioux Falls only means one thing...Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle! 32 savory burgers from local Sioux Falls restaurants looking for your stomachs and votes.


If you've never participated in the Downtown Burger Battle, this is how it works:



  1. Review the participating restaurants and their burgers
  2. Make sure you check their schedule and hours before you go
  3. Go to one of the restaurants
  4. Eat the burger
  5. Use the DTSF Digital Passport to vote and rate the burger
  6. Repeat
  7. And you could win prizes
  8. And you help one downtown restaurant win the Burger Battle and reign supreme for one whole year!

Voting criteria consist of patty, creativity, toppings, bun, and customer service.

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