2026 Sioux Falls Burger Battle Review: Dahlia Kitchen + Bar

January is almost over, and that means you're running out of time to try 50 burgers on this year's menu for the Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle.

When it comes to burgers, there is definitely one for everyone, especially in Sioux Falls! Sponsored by POET, the 13th annual Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle features burgers that 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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I know at this point, I'm not eating all 50 burgers in this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle. But before the competition ends, I have a few more Burger Battle reviews!

The next burger from Dahlia Kitchen + Bar might be part of your breakfast routine. Say hello to the "Avocado Sunrise."

According to a previous article from my co-worker Jeff Harkness, the Avocado Sunrise is an " 8 oz beef patty with candied bacon, crispy deep fried avocado slices, queso fresco, pickled red onions and creamy poblano garlic aioli, all crowned with an over medium egg nestled into a soft brioche bun." This is definitely one of my favorite burgers this year.

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I know not everyone is a fan of eggs on burgers. However, Dahlia Kitchen + Bar was so clever in hiding the egg inside the bun. The bonus was that this burger wasn't totally messy. The first bite felt like a slow Saturday morning with a cup of coffee. It would be the perfect burger to eat after a long night out. All I needed was hot sauce on the egg.

If you love breakfast, then you'll love this burger. Here are other reviews from this year's Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle:

The Brewmaster Burger from Remedy Brewing Company
The Prime Time from Tommy Jack's Pub
The Spring Roll Showdown from Big Sioux Burger
The Sonoma Sourdough from The Treasury
The Buenos Aires Burger from Glacial Lakes Distillery and Brewhouse with the Black Sheep Food Truck
The Canadian Express from Cascata Italian Cuisine
An American in Paris Street Burger from CH Patisserie
Don Corleone's Vendetta Royale: Minerva's Edition Burger from Minervas Restaurant
Pickle Roll Burger from Fernson Downtown & Totally Rad Eats
Smash Pastor from BibiSol

Don't forget to vote for your favorite on the DTSF Digital Passport app. Your vote is based on:

• Flavor
• Patty
• Toppings
• Bun
• Presentation

Hurry! You have until this Saturday, January 31st, to complete the epic 2026 Downtown Sioux Falls Burger Battle!

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From soda to pop to sloppy Joes, different parts of the country have their local quirks and language. Simple phrases can have totally different meanings, local events may seem weird, and food may go by a unique name.

If you're new to South Dakota, here is a sort of translation guide for some odd things you may see or hear.

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Every state in our nation has chosen things that represent the state in one way or another to be official state things. Like a flower, or animal. South Dakota is no different.

The Mount Rushmore has a state flower. But did you know we also have a state tree and a state fish? Yes, we even have a state code.

Here is what we have so far in Wyoming. Thanks to the South Dakota Secretary of State's Office for the info: