Key points:
- Gwinnett Burger Week returns March 16-22.
- The week features 21 restaurants serving $12 burger specials.
- Expect a range of burgers, from Hawaiian-inspired to Tex-Mex takes.
Gwinnett Burger Week is back. The annual countywide food event runs March 16–22, with 21 local restaurants offering a specialty burger for $12.
Explore Gwinnett, the county’s official tourism organization, coordinates the annual burger week and just released this year’s lineup, which spans a range of styles, from Hawaiian-inspired takes to Tex-Mex mashups to classic smash burgers.
“Each year, our restaurant partners raise the bar with creative takes on a classic favorite,” said Clara Rooks, Senior Marketing Communications Manager for Explore Gwinnett. “This event is a great reminder of the depth and talent within Gwinnett County’s culinary scene.”
What’s on the menu
Each participating restaurant creates a burger exclusively for the week.
Look for the “Big Kahuna Burger” from Diesel Tap House made with two Angus beef patties, grilled pineapple rings, pepper bacon, candied jalapeños and a teriyaki drizzle on a grilled Hawaiian bread bun. Local on North will serve the “Big Country Burger,” a 5-ounce ground beef patty layered with marinated pulled pork, cheddar cheese, crispy fried onions, jicama slaw, ranch, and peach barbecue sauce. At LR Burger, the “Bandolera” stacks a crispy smash patty on top of a folded quesadilla stuffed with sautéed peppers, onions, cheddar and pepper jack.
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How the pass works
Diners who want to track their progress — and compete for prizes — can download the Gwinnett Burger Week Digital Pass.
Each restaurant check-in earns one point, redeemable for merchandise, including gift cards, aprons, sticker packs, and a t-shirt. Diners can also vote for their favorite burger by uploading a receipt photo to the event website.
Anyone who checks in at 10 or more restaurants during the week earns a spot on the Gwinnett Burger Week Wall of Fame, with their photo posted to Explore Gwinnett’s website.