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Orlando’s best burger crowned at Ace Cafe Orlando’s Burger Battle

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A close-up of the Burger Battle flyer set against the blurred backdrop of Ace Cafe Orlando’s famous building and sign, evoking all the excitement and spirited showdown vibes you’d expect from one of Orlando’s top burger events at this iconic entertainment venue.

Ace Cafe Orlando played host to 10 other Orlando-area restaurants who competed to prove that they make the city’s best burger. The 2017 Orlando Burger Battle featured games, live music, open bars and of course, burgers. Lots and lots of burgers.

A group of celebrity judges that included The Rusty Spoon chef-owner Kathleen Blake, Miss America 2004 Ericka Dunlap, Food Network star Emily Ellyn, Orlando Magazine dining critic Joseph Hayes and Ricky Ly creator of food blog TastyChomps, chose their favorite burgers in the city while the guests did the same.

The participating restaurants included…

Ace Cafe Orlando

A juicy burger loaded with cheese, cucumbers, and onions is held up for a closer look at Ace Cafe Orlando’s Burger Battle, with more mouthwatering burgers lined up on the table in the lively entertainment venue.

Liam Fitzpatrick’s

A juicy cheeseburger and whiskey bottles rest on a plaid tablecloth, surrounded by festive beads and crowds of burger fans enjoying the energetic Orlando Burger Battle event at Ace Cafe, where the fun atmosphere rivals that of the city’s famous attractions.

Planet Hollywood Observatory

A juicy burger stacked with lettuce and tomato sits in a takeout box, with Guy Fieri’s signature menu and photo behind it—get ready to bite into this champion burger from Ace Cafe Orlando, as featured in their legendary Burger Battle lineup and perfect for foodies visiting Orlando’s top attractions.

Jimmy Hula’s

A mouthwatering burger in a paper tray, front and center before the vibrant blue Jimmy Hula’s food truck, gets ready to compete in the Orlando Burger Battle—an epic showdown for foodies and theme park fans alike.

The Tap Room at Dubsdread

A mouthwatering burger packed with lettuce and juicy meat sits in a box, positioned right in front of the iconic “The Tap Room at Dubsdread” sign, ready for its big moment at the Orlando Burger Battle—a true foodie showdown in Orlando’s vibrant entertainment scene.

Raglan Road Irish Pub

A mouthwatering burger topped with a pickle sits on paper in front of the colorful Raglan Road sign at Ace Cafe Orlando’s outdoor Burger Battle event, capturing the lively festival atmosphere that food lovers and theme park fans come to enjoy.

Hash House A Go Go

A mouthwatering burger in a paper tray sits on a table, surrounded by vibrant yellow event flyers and the playful decor of a miniature wagon—capturing the festive spirit of Ace Cafe Orlando’s annual Burger Battle, where theme park fans and foodies unite to celebrate Orlando’s quest for the ultimate burger champion.

The Whiskey

A half-eaten burger on paper sits in front of a sign for The Whiskey Gourmet Burgers • Craft Cocktails, perfectly representing the kind of irresistible bite you’d want to grab after a day exploring Orlando’s top theme parks and attractions.

Artisan’s Table

A mouthwatering sandwich on a sleek black plate is showcased in front of the Artisan’s Table food truck, bringing a taste of Orlando’s epic burger battles—as seen at Ace Cafe Orlando—right into the energy and excitement that theme park foodies and entertainment fans love.

White Wolf Cafe

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

A couple of impressive championship belts were given out to both the Judges’ and Peoples’ choice for best burger.

The panel of judges decided to award their belt to Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, with Liam Fitzpatrick’s as their runner-up and Artisan’s Table coming in third.

The people voted for White Wolf cafe as their winner, with Liam Fitzpatrick’s as their runner-up and Jimmy Hula’s finishing third.

Trophies went out to the second and third place winners, and with Liam Fitzpatrick’s finishing second in both competitions, they had quite a bit to be excited about.

While we may not have a consensus pick for “best burger in Orlando” we do know that everyone in attendance had a great time and it was all for a good cause. A portion of the proceeds went to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida.

A silent auction was also held to further raise funds for the local food bank featuring packages from the Orlando Magic, Orlando Science Center and even a set of eight prints from Pandora – The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World’s Animal Kingdom.

With delicious food, live entertainment, game and it benefitting a good cause, the 2017 Orlando Burger Battle was a huge success and a lot of fun for all who attended.

For more information or to make a donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, visit their official website.

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