When it comes to hamburgers, the options are endless, but the one thing we can all agree on? Local restaurants serve the best around, and they deserve to be celebrated. That’s where Polk County Burger Week comes in, with exclusive deals + creations available at favorite eateries from Friday, July 18 to Sunday, July 27.
Just use this map of participating businesses and these Lakeland editor’s picks to plan your cross-county food tour.
This burger will pair perfectly with your favorite beer from Cob & Pen’s current draft list.
Photo by @cob_and_pen + @kampmediam
Burgers
- Sink your teeth into Cob & Pen’s short rib, brisket, and chuck patty topped with tomato bacon jam + muenster cheese.
- Grab a Swan City Smash with melty cheese, house sauce, and griddled onions for $10 at the Terrace Grille.
- Tastebuds take flight with Sora Eatery’s Shokunin Smash surf and turf burger featuring wagyu beef with a spicy shrimp + mayo topping.
When you’ve had your fill of classic burgers, branch out with Norm’s hot catfish sandwich instead.
Photo by @lovebird.eats
Not burgers
- No beef here. Norm’s catfish sandwich puts a seafood spin on LoveBird Almost Famous Chicken’s sandwiches, and you can try it hot or not.
- Buns are done at Good Thyme — try the bacon cheeseburger salad with secret burger sauce dressing.
- If you need a sweet treat after your burger, head to Mootown Scoops for a deal on croque glace ice cream sandwiches.
