
The Identity Crisis
$8Epic smash burger on toasted potato bun, topped with aged white cheddar, creamy mac 'n cheese, crispy wonton strips and serrano aioli. Finished with A&R BBQ.
July 6–12, 2026
For one glorious week, Lexington's best kitchens are slinging exclusive, off-menu burgers for just $7 and $8. Here's every creation — pick your favorites and hit the trail.
44
One-of-a-kind burgers
36
Participating spots
$7 & $8
Every burger

Epic smash burger on toasted potato bun, topped with aged white cheddar, creamy mac 'n cheese, crispy wonton strips and serrano aioli. Finished with A&R BBQ.

Juicy hand-patted beef burger topped with crispy smoked bacon, sweet grilled pineapple, melted cheese and AJ's Hawaiian sauce, served on a toasted bun. A perfect combination of sweet, savory, and smoky in every bite.
AJ's Wings & Things

AJ's signature seasoned burger topped with mozzarella cheese, pizza sauce and crispy pepperoni. Served on a garlic toasted bun.
AJ's Wings & Things

Ground lamb and beef patty topped with crumbled feta, sundried tomato and red pepper relish, crispy peperoncino, and onions. Served on a brioche bun.
Athenian Grill

Scratch-made burger topped with mozzarella, queso and caramelized onion, then breaded and fried, topped with fried pickles, charred tomato, and drizzled with house made ranch.

Smashed angus beef patty topped with beer-braised pulled pork, Alabama white sauce, American cheese, onion straws and skewered house pickles.
Bear & The Butcher

Seven-ounce patty with lettuce, peach-bacon jam, pickled green tomato and house made pimento cheese. Served on a brioche bun.
Bru Burger

Quarter-pound burger with cheddar cheese, smokey BBQ mayo, pickles and crispy potato sticks on a toasted bun.
Charlie Brown's

Take a shot of rock gut tequila, a shot of tomato juice, and finish with pickle juice. It's pretty rough as a deconstructed burger, but put it all together and it tastes just like America's most popular cheeseburger! Add a CCI Lager for $2 extra.
Chevy Chase Inn

An Oreo lover's dream! Cookies & Cream ice cream (made with real Oreos), Oreo bits, whipped cream, and chocolate fudge sauce all sandwiched inside a North Lime Donuts glazed donut “burger” bun.

The sweet taste of summer! Fresh strawberry ice cream, golden Oreo bits, whipped cream, house made strawberry sauce sandwiched in a North Lime Donuts glazed donut “burger” bun.

A 1/2-pound patty made from Critchfield's proprietary blend topped with bacon, chopped smoked brisket, queso and candied jalapenos on a brioche bun.
Critchfield's

Bloody Mary jam, bacon and pepper jack cheese on a spiced patty with horseradish mayo, lettuce and pickles. Topped with an olive and a gherkin.
Doc Crow's Social

Drake's butcher-blend patty with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, shredded lettuce, tomato and habanero mayo on a warm butter-toasted bun; served with chips.
Drake's

Drake's butcher-blend patty with Gruyere cheese and caramelized onions on a warm butter-toasted bun with herb au jus; served with chips.
Drake's

Drake's butcher-blend patty with Swiss cheese, sautéed mushrooms, sautéed onions, bourbon glaze and parmesan-garlic mayo on a warm butter-toasted bun; served with chips.
Drake's

Drake's butcher-blend patty with brie, smoked bacon, citrus-splashed spring mix and blueberry-bourbon BBQ sauce on a warm butter-toasted bun; served with chips.
Drake's

Lean white-meat turkey patty with avocado, organic mixed greens, house-made pico de gallo, mayo and horseradish Havarti on a brioche bun.

Two minis, each with signature beef patty, beer cheese, bacon, crispy onion straws and horseradish mustard on warm butter-toasted pretzel buns; served with chips.
Harry's

Signature beef patty, pepper jack cheese, fried jalapeños, Sriracha onion straws, shredded lettuce, BBQ sauce & BBQ mayo on warm butter-toasted bun; served with chips.
Harry's

French onion-infused burger patty topped with caramelized onions and boursin butter.
Honey J's

Candied jalapeños, BBQ sauce, bacon bits, pickled onions, and American cheese.
Honey J's

Bacon bits-infused burger patty topped with two bacon strips, boursin butter and a bacon jam glaze.
Honey J's

Fried green tomato, American cheese, fried chicken, cajun ranch and iceberg lettuce.
Honey J's

A 1/4-pound beef patty with Gruyere cheese, housemade rosemary aioli, and caramelized onions on a garlic toasted butter roll with bourbon gravy.
Honeywood

A powerhouse stack of juicy hamburger, slow-smoked brisket and tender pulled pork, piled high and topped with cheddar cheese and crispy French fried onions. Served on a grilled kaiser bun for the perfect bite of smoke and crunch.
J Render's

An Italian-inspired burger stacked with savory hot cooked capocollo, buttery sautéed mushrooms and melted fontinella cheese.
Joe Bologna's

Crispy eggplant burger with spicy yogurt sauce.
Joe Bologna's

A 1/3-pound seasoned beef patty topped with smooth macaroni and cheese, crispy bacon crumbles, lettuce, onion and the new signature Kentucky Strong Sauce — a perfect mix of sweet and savory, along with a blend of familiar favorites.
Kentucky Strong BBQ

A juicy fresh-never-frozen beef patty topped with provolone, bacon, grilled jalapeños, arugula, red onion and LexLive's signature Honey Hot Wing Sauce, on a toasted brioche bun.
LexLive

A fine double smash burger layered with melted provolone and mozzarella, brandy-caramelized onions, and tender Granny Smith apples finished with French Dijon mustard.
Little Fork

Two patties with American cheese, crispy smoked bacon, romaine, tomatoes, red onions, pickles and honey BBQ sauce, served with fries.
Main Event

Juicy beef patty topped with Mi Pequeña's signature choriqueso blend, grilled onions, jalapeños, crispy bacon, melted Monterey Jack cheese and a bold chipotle mayo, all served with a side of creamy cheese dip.
Mi Pequeña Hacienda

A seasoned beef patty topped with fried jalapeños, grilled onion and bacon, on a toasted honey-glazed bun.
Mimi's Southern Style Cooking

A seasoned patty with Mimi's famous mac-and-cheese, topped with chili and bacon.
Mimi's Southern Style Cooking

A handcrafted burger smothered in house gravy and topped with creamy mac-and-cheese, sweet potatoes, collard green, and a fried deviled egg on a toasted bun.
Sassy Bleu

Seasoned chopped portabella mushrooms with sautéed peppers and onions, tossed in a signature bourbon sauce and served on a toasted bun.
Sassy Bleu

A Puerto Rican street food sandwich meets a classic Cubano — a 1/3-pound beef patty, topped with cheddar cheese, shaved country ham, pernil pork butt, pickles and pickled pepper mustard.
Smithtown Seafood

Six ounces of Kentucky beef, topped with pulled pork, house made molasses BBQ sauce, beer cheese and house pickled red onion.
Stella's Kentucky Deli

Black bean burger topped with braised jackfruit, house made molasses BBQ sauce, beer cheese and house pickled red onion.
Stella's Kentucky Deli

Burger Bowl: fries topped with ground beef, lettuce, tomato, Habagardil pickles, onion, cheddar jack, and chipotle ketchup.
Wild Eggs

Burger patty, one chorizo patty, avocado, pickled red onion, and green chile aioli.
Wild Eggs

Patties with creamed brie, blueberry compote, and arugula.
Wild Eggs

A family tradition from Mabel Thompson — a 1/3-pound beef patty topped with spicy peanut mayo, creamy slaw, tomato, onion, pickles and special sauce.
Windy Corner Market
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