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Bun in a million: Lexington Burger Week 2025 returns

Where’s the beef? It’s on the menu at 30+ different restaurants during Lexington Burger Week.

The Fireworks Burger from Harry's is shown with ghost pepper cheese, fried pickled jalapeños, and lettuce on a bun. Chips in a cup are behind the burger.

The Fireworks Burger at Harry’s packs a punch

Photo courtesy of Lexington Burger Week

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Lexington Burger Week is here. Monday, July 7 to Sunday, July 13, 30+ restaurants will be offering $7 burgers and burger-inspired bites.

Here are a few that we’re ready to get stamped on our map:

  • Chef D’s Barrel-tastic Burger | Barrel 53 | This one comes complete with housemade bacon bourbon jam, queso, tangy mustard — and it’s topped with a deviled egg.
  • Sassy Shroom | Sassy Bleu | A vegan-friendly option with crispy fried oyster mushrooms and house-made chipotle sauce.
  • Wise Bird’s Bluegrass Brie-zy Burger | Little Fork | Melted brie, apple chutney, and dijonnaise top this tasty burger.
  • Superman Burger | LexLive | Topped with creamy macaroni and beer cheese fondue, BBQ sauce, crispy bacon and arugula. Need we say more?

Now for some Burger Week best practices:

  • Download the app to check in at the participating locations, so you can be entered to win prizes.
  • Be patient + kind. It’s a busy week — don’t let the hanger do the talking.
  • Your bill will be cheaper, so please still tip your servers generously.
  • These burgers sell like hotcakes $7 burgers, so they might run out. Try again — maybe a little earlier — tomorrow.

More foodie events and outings

If you’ve loosened your belt and made room for more, here’s a few other upcoming opportunities to get a sampling of Lexington’s best eateries:

Lexington Restaurant Week | Thursday, July 17-Sunday, July 27
Dozens of local restaurants will offer $25, $35, or $45 three-course meals.

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