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Place Your Bets: 40 Gut-Busting Restaurant Challenges for Free Food1/12/2010 in Trends | 18 Comments
In the ancient battle of Man vs. Food, e-sportbooks and restaurants are betting on the man. For example, BetED.com recently posted odds for the epic "Nathan's Hot Dog Eating Contest," held every 4th of July.
Of course, Nathan's isn't the only place to find gourmands gorging themselves for fame, glory and free food. Amateur gluttons and the restaurants that serve them are found across the country. We researched 40 gut-busting restaurant challenges for those seeking free food and entertainment. A couple words of advice: Don't fill up on bread and remember foods dunked in liquids slide down easier.
And if you scope out any ringers, let us know so we can call our bookie.
Beer Barrel Belly Buster
1. Denny’s Beer Barrel PubLocation: Clearfield, PennsylvaniaFood Challenge: If you have two people and three hours, take on the Beer Barrel Belly Buster. The 15-pound burger includes a 20-inch patty, 17-inch bun, two onions, a head of lettuce, 25 slices of cheese, three tomatoes, mayo, mustard, relish and ketchup. Finish the challenge in three hours and it's completely free! If you can't finish the burger, it'll cost you $49.95.
bull burger challenge
2. Jack 'n GrillLocation: Denver, ColoradoFood Challenge: As seen on the Travel Channel's popular "Man vs Food" show, the famous Jack-n-Grill seven-pound burrito eats more like a casserole than a burrito. Women who complete the challenge receive free food for life at Jack 'n Grill. Only three women have ever finished the challenge and word on the street is they never returned for more.
Ultimate Destroyer Free Food Challenge
3. Papa Bob’s Bar-B-QueLocation: Bonner Springs, KansasFood Challenge: Finish the Ultimate Destroyer -- a giant 12-inch sandwich with a half-pound pulled pork, half-pound hickory-smoked sliced pork, and two slices of bread -- and Papa Bob's will refund your $45 entry fee.
pizza party food challenge Belly Buster
4. Pizza PartyLocation: Santa Clara, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Eat one Belly Buster 20-inch pizza with cheese and two toppings in one hour or less. Unlimited water is included with the pizza, however you may not dip your pizza into the water (or any other drink). You have to keep down all the pizza and clean up your mess if you vomit. Finish and you'll receive your entry fee back (equal to half the cost of the pizza), a T-shirt, your picture on the wall of the restaurant, and a free extra-large pizza every month for a year.
Beau Jo's Pizza Challenge
5. Beau Jo’s PizzaLocation: ColoradoFood Challenge: Finish a Grand Sicilian Pizza made of 12 to 14-pounds of hamburger and sausage on a loaded 16-inch thick crust pizza. You and a friend will have one hour to complete the challenge. If successful, the pizza is free and you'll receive $100 and two free T-shirts.
pho garden food challenge
6. Pho GardenLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Step up to eat three large bowls of “Pho Garden” combined in one massive bowl. This meal contains two-pounds of noodles and two-pounds of beef. If you succeed within the 60-minute time limit, the meal is free and Pho Garden will place your photo on their Wall of Champions.
Lucky's Sandwich Contest
7. Lucky’sLocation: Chicago, IllinoisFood Challenge: You have one hour to finish three sandwiches in Lucky’s Sandwich Contest (roast beef, pastrami, corned beef, Capicola, smoked turkey, ham, Cajum chicken, The Fredo, The Two Bagger or Salami plus toppings). Finish and receive the third sandwich free, a T-shirt, and your photo on the Wall of Fame. Finish in 30 minutes to receive all sandwiches free.
Carnivore Challenge Pizza Challenge
8. Big Pie in the SkyLocation: Kennesaw, GeorgiaFood Challenge: Take on the Carnivore Challenge with a friend to eat an 11-pound pizza in one hour. If you follow the rules and succeed, you'll receive $250 (or $200, since the entry fee is $50).
seiad restaurant pancake challenge
9. Seiad Valley Store and CaféLocation: Seiad Valley, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Chow down on the Pancake Challenge. If you manage to eat all five-pounds of pancakes (with syrup and butter) in two hours, your meal is free. Currently only seven people have managed to get through this amazing amount of pancakes in 15 years.
10. The Big Texan Steak RanchLocation: Amarillo, TexasFood Challenge: Try to take on the Texas King. A 72-ounce steak (four pounds) with buttered roll, shrimp cocktail, salad, beans and potato. If you succeed, you will be one of 7,000 who have completed the challenge in the past 50 years. The meal is free if you’re able to finish, but costs $72 dollars if you leave anything on your plate
50lb mt olympus burger
11. Clinton Station DinerLocation: Clinton, New JerseyFood Challenge: You and three friends can try to mount the 50-pound Mt. Olympus Burger in three hours. It's free if you finish.
Worlds Biggest corned Beef Sandwich
12. Gus and Paul’sLocation: Springfield, MassachusettsFood Challenge: Eat the Worlds Biggest Corned Beef Sandwich at Gus and Paul’s. It contains 2.5-pounds of corned beef, one-pound of swiss cheese, two sliced tomatoes, half a head of lettuce, 1.5-pounds of water roll, half-a-pound of mustard, one-pound of sliced pickles, one-pound of coleslaw, and 1.25-pounds of French fries. Finish this giant sandwich in an hour or less and it's completely free.
bang bang pizza challenge
13. Bang Bang PizzaLocation: Norwalk, ConnecticutFood Challenge: This challenge requires you finish a 22-inch Sliced Pie with two toppings in just 30 minutes. You may not consume any beverages during the competition. Finish and receive one free pizza per month for a year, a T-shirt, and your name on the Wall of Fame. Fail and you'll pay for the pie and forever face your picture on the Wall of Shame.
kookamonga burger
14. Kooky CanuckLocation: Memphis, TennesseeFood Challenge: We dare you to try and eat the entire Kookamonga Burger. This monstrous burger includes four-pounds of ground chuck, two-pounds of bun, 1.5-pounds of lettuce/tomato/pickle/onion/and cheese totaling 7.5-pounds of food with optional fries. You'll need 26 hours of aerobics to burn of this whopping 12,387 calory burger. Finish in 60 minutes and it's free. Kooky Canuck also will post your picture on their Hall of Fame. Fail and you'll pay for your burger plus see your face on the Hall of Shame.
pig n chik sarge burger
15. Pig n ChikLocation: Sherwood, ArkansasFood Challenge: Attempt to finish the Sarge Burger in 30 minutes or less....a feat only accomplished by one person to date. This burger contains four-pounds of burger, a one-pound bun and plenty of fixings. Finish in less than 30 minutes and it's free!
16. Red Devil’s PizzaLocation: Granada Hills, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Finish a 28-inch pizza between two people within a half hour. Finish the pie and receive a gift certificate for two additional 28-inch, four-topping pizzas and Red Devil Pizza merchandise. After every 20 winners, there will be a drawing for a $500 prize. (You must be at least 16 years old to enter this contest.)
lw pizza challenge
17. LW PizzaLocation: Long Beach, CaliforniaFood Challenge: LW Pizza dares you to eat an entire 28-inch pepperoni pizza in less than one hour. No fair using the bathroom or throwing up during this hour-long challenge. Finish to receive $100 cash, a $100 LW Pizza Gift Car, and your money back for the challenge pizza.
18. Big John’sLocation: Redondo Beach, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Finish a 32-ounce burger in under 60 minutes and it's free. This challenge has only been completed once in 1,825 attempts.
19. The Broken Yolk CaféLocation: Throughout CaliforniaFood Challenge: If you love breakfast, why not try the Broken Yolk Café Special? This dozen-egg omelet includes mushrooms, onions, American cheese, and a slathering of chili and cheese. It also comes along with home fries and two biscuits. Your breakfast is free if you finish in one hour.
20. BokampersLocation: Plantation, FloridaFood Challenge: Swallow The Beast! You have one hour to devour a three-pound burger with eight slices of bacon, four slabs of cheese, four farm-fresh fried eggs and French fries! Finish in time and the burger is free. Bokampers' also will post your picture on their Wall of Fame.
pointersaurus pizza
21. Pointers DeliveryLocation: Richmond Heights, MissouriFood Challenge: Two people have one hour to take on the 28-inch Pointersaurus Pizza, weighing in at 10 pounds with two meat or four veggie toppings. Finish in the time allotted to receive $500.
22. Outlaws BarBQ & SteakhouseLocation: Sonora, CaliforniaFood Challenge: Finish the Mother Lode Burger at Outlaws BarBQ & Steakhouse in an hour and it's free. This burger includes a two-pound bun, 1.5-cups pickles, a head of lettuce, tomato, onion, eight slices of cheese, five pounds of beef and two pounds of fries.
23. Wallie’s DinerLocation: Tracy, Manteca, and Ripon CaliforniaFood Challenge: You have 15 minutes to force down a two-pound Big Wallie Burger. The burger has all the toppings and cannot be cut. Finish to receive the burger for free and be eligible to enter the early Monster Burger Contest, with a chance of winning $1,000.
wing king challenge
24. West End TavernLocation: Boulder, ColoradoFood Challenge: If you’re hungry for wings, step up to the Wing King Challenge. You must eat all 50 wings to the bone in 30 minutes. Winners get their wings for free, a T-shirt and a dozen free wings for another visit.
diggers diner state champion burger
25. Diggers DinerLocation: Brush, ColoradoFood Challenge: Try to take down the State Champion Burger, containing three-pounds of beef, 1.5 -punds of bun, eight slices of cheese, one-half tomato, half an onion, one-half-head of lettuce, one-half cup of pickles, and 12 ounces of fries. Finish in one hour and the burger is free and you will be put on the Wall of Fame.
tubbys diner 5 pound burger
26. Tubby’s DinerLocation: Pueblo, ColoradoFood Challenge: Conquer Tubby’s Five-pound Burger in just one hour and it's free. The burger includes two orders of fries and a drink.
27. What’s CookingLocation: Fairfield, ConnecticutFood Challenge: Take on a 2.5-foot San Diego Chicken Sub. You have only 30 minutes and one cup of water to finish this challenge. If you succeed, you will receive the cost of the sandwich back, an extra $25 and a T-shirt.
28. Eddies Bar and GrillLocation: Dunedin, FloridaFood Challenge: Attempt to finish Eddie’s Monsta Burger, including three-pounds of meat, fixings, and one pound of fries, all in less than 30 minutes. If you succeed, the burger is free.
29. Stevie Tomato’s Sports PageLocation: Cape Coral, Fort Myers, Naples FloridaFood Challenge: Try to eat Stevie’s Five-pound Heavyweight Champ Burger in 30 minutes. This massive burger includes three-pounds of meat, a half-pound of lettuce, a half-pound of tomato and a bun. If you get it all down in 30 minutes, the burger is free.
30. Quickies Burgers & WingsLocation: Hollywood, FloridaFood Challenge: Finish a Four-pound Burger with all toppings in one hour and it's completely free. You must call ahead to enter this challenge.
big fat and ugly food challenge
31. Fat Sandwich CompanyLocation: Champaign, IllinoisFood Challenge: Eat a Big, Fat and Ugly in under 15 minutes and it's free. This includes two rolls, four cheeseburgers, double cheesesteak, chicken cheesesteak, gyro meat, grilled chicken, bacon sausage, mozzarella sticks, chicken fingers, chicken nuggets, mac n cheese bites, fried mushrooms, jalapeno poppers, pizza bites, onion rings, hash browns, mini corn dogs, American cheese, mayo ketchup poppers and pizza bites.
32. The Dunn InnLocation: Bloomington, IndianaFood Challenge: I Dare Ya! is a super-sized challenge, including the Damned Duck Drums, The Done Protien Supreme, The Drunken Spud Mountain, Deep Fried Snickers Bar, and Underberg. If you can complete all this food within the half hour time limit, you'll receive your food for free and have your picture put up on the wall.
33. Sammy’s Pizza and SaladLocation: Greenwood, IndianaFood Challenge: Complete the 20-inch Challenge. Finish a 20-inch pizza solo in one hour and it’s completely free.
34. Barlo’s PizzaLocation: Indianapolis, IndianaFood Challenge: Take on the Big-29 Challenge. This is a 29-inch, one-topping pizza that must be consumed by one person in less than two hours. If you manage to complete the pizza, you'll receive your pizza for free and a cash prize ranging from $300-$1000.
i pie challenge
35. Eat at the EyeLocation: LaPorte, IndianaFood Challenge: Bring a friend and attempt the “I” Pie Challenge. This 16x24-inch Meat Lovers Pizza must be consumed within one hour. You may not dip your pizza into any beverages and to participate you must call in advance. If you beat the “I” Pie Challenge, you'll receive the pizza for free, one free pizza per month for a year and a T-shirt.
kelsey's 6 pound challenge
36. Kelsey’s Steak & SeafoodLocation: Valparaiso, Portage IndianaFood Challenge: Meat lovers might try the Six-pound Challenge at Kelsey’s Steak & Seafood. This challenge includes a 96-ounce top sirloin steak, potato, small house salad or soup, and one slice of bread. If you can eat all of this in one hour, it's free! The challenge is only available with reservations Sunday through Thursday.
37. Sam’s Steak HouseLocation: Marshall, Illinois & Terre Haute, IndianaFood Challenge: Take on the 48-ounce Steak Challenge. If you can finish the entire steak in less than 20 minutes, Sam's gives it to you for free.
specks burger challenge
38. Specks Bar and GrillLocation: Topeka, KansasFood Challenge: Try to take down the Speck Burger in less than 45 minutes. This is a three-pound burger with all the toppings and a full serving of French fries. Complete the challenge and your burger is free.
39. Chubby Ray’sLocation: Louisville, KentuckyFood Challenge: See if you can finish the Fat Teddy Five-pound Burger. You have one hour to complete the challenge and purging is not allowed. Fail and you pay for your burger; but win or fail, you receive a free T-shirt.
bull burger challenge
40. Lucille’s CaféLocation: Leesville, LouisianaFood Challenge: Attempt to finish the Bull Burger at Lucille’s Café. This massive burger contains 2-½ pounds of hamburger, four slices of cheese, four slices of bacon, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, pickles, mayo, mustard and French fries. Complete this challenge in 30 minutes and you'll see your photo on the Bull Board, a T-shirt and your burger for free.
Big A Challenge
41. Andy's CheesesteaksLocation: All over North CarolinaFood Challenge: Step up to the plate and take the Big "A" Challenge. Andy will stack up almost 50 ounces of meat on a burger bun, with at least four trimmings, a side of fries and a 24-ounce soft drink. If you can eat it all in 30 minutes or less, it's on the house. If you can't finish it or you cheat, you get to pay for it.