The Best Burger in Iowa Contest has released their top 10 finalist for this year. Announced by the Iowa Cattlemen’s Association and the Iowa Beef Industry Council the finalist are;

Arcadia of Polk City,

Big Head Burger of Waterloo,

Burger & Company of Spirit Lake,

Dan’s Road House of Cresco,

Halftime Bar & Grill of Pleasantville,

Lewis and Lewis of Oskaloosa,

Salsa Guy Café of Cedar Rapids,

Smash & Grab Burger Co. of Knoxville,

The Roadhouse of Sac City, and

Wilder of Iowa City.

A panel of anonymous judges will visit each finalist restaurant to evaluate the burgers based on taste, appearance and proper doneness. The 2025 winner will be announced on May 1.

Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB

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