The Most Wild Food Challenges In America, By State

Be honest with us here — would you say that you’re tough enough to face down the craziest food challenge in your state? You don’t know? Well, we might be able to help with that. Yes, we’re about to take a closer look at 40 eye-opening tasks around America that push people’s stomachs to the limit. How’d you think you’d do?

40. Colorado: seven-pound breakfast burrito challenge

At the Jack-n-Grill’s restaurant in Denver, Colorado, you could test your mettle against the Seven-Pound Breakfast Burrito Challenge. This monster was made from a dozen eggs, various veggies and several potatoes. Plus, some chilis were thrown in too. By finishing every last bite, you’d get the meal for nothing. And if you’re a lady, you’d never have to pay a bill there again!

39. Illinois: The Big Fat Ugly

The Big Fat Ugly? Doesn’t sound particularly appetizing, right? But wait until you get a look at it. It’s a double roll sandwich which contains two cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, two cheesesteaks, sausage, onion rings, and bacon. And yet frighteningly, that huge list is still not even half the full ingredients! Anyway, if you devour this beast in 15 minutes at The Fat Sandwich Company in Champaign, you’ll win a shirt and get the dish for nothing.

38. Michigan: The DC Challenge

How about this for a test? Mt. Pleasant’s Dog Central offers customers the chance to best what’s known as The DC Challenge. It’s made up of a trio of 12-inch hot dogs, onion rings, fries and a drink measuring 20 ounces. Oh, and you’ve got to consume this moveable Michigan mountain inside 25 minutes. Assuming you do it, you won’t need to foot the bill – plus, you’ll also be handed $10 for your efforts.

37. New Mexico: Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge

The next time you find yourself in Albuquerque, New Mexico, you’re sure to hear about the K & I Diner’s Travis on a Silver Platter Challenge. This is a truly jaw-dropping dish which includes a cheese-topped burrito weighing 8 pounds and a 2-pound mountain of potato fries. By beating it in under 60 minutes, you won’t have to pay for the meal.

36. Florida: the Fire In Your Hole Challenge

Yes, the Fire In Your Hole Challenge at the Munchies 420 Cafe really is as ominous as it sounds. You’ve got 20 minutes to finish ten wings smothered in ghost pepper – one of the hottest chilis on the planet. Should you beat this terrifying task, you’ll earn a spot on the Sarasota restaurant’s “wall of fame.” Meanwhile, losers end up on the “wall of shame.” Very harsh!

35. Washington: The Loose Wheel Burger Challenge

At any of the The Loose Wheel Bar and Grill’s chain of Washington eateries, customers can test themselves against a monstrous dish. Known as The Loose Wheel Burger Challenge, it’s a meal that contains 5 pounds-worth of patties and potatoes combined. On top of that, two grilled cheese sandwiches stand in for the rolls. That’s quite a pile. If you manage to clear it within 25 minutes, you win a shirt and get the burger for nothing.

34. Tennessee: The Rocky Top Ice Cream Challenge

We’re gonna be blunt here – even if you’ve got a sweet tooth, The Rocky Top Ice Cream Challenge could still be too much for you. It consists of 16 ice cream scoops, a trio of bananas and brownies, marshmallows, chocolate sauce, whip cream, candy and sugar cones. Wow! If you can eat it all in under 60 minutes at Knoxville’s It’s All So Yummy Cafe, it’s free of charge.

33. Iowa: Adam Emmenecker Challenge

To say that the Adam Emmenecker Challenge looks intimidating would be an understatement. It’s a literal mountain of food consisting of a cheeseburger, pork, fried cheese cubes, bacon, buffalo chicken tenders and brisket. Oh, and there’s the waffle fries to contend with too. Jethro’s BBQ Lakehouse in Ankeny gives you just 15 minutes to clear the whole thing. And no, that’s not a typo.

32. California: the Kitchen Sink

Do you love ice cream? Well, this challenge at the San Francisco Creamery is sure to be right up your street. Yes, the Kitchen Sink there is made up of eight different flavors, which you can choose yourself, whipped cream, three bananas, garnishes, cherries and almonds. Should you beat it, you won’t have to pay for any desserts over the next 12 months. That’s some incentive, right?

31. Maryland: the Great Steak Challenge

Steak & Main’s Great Steak Challenge is no joke. Overall, you’ve got to finish 74 ounces of meat inside 60 minutes at the North East restaurant to get it for nothing. The cuts range from Delmonico steak to a veal chop, so it’s not all the same. But if you fail to clear your plate, you must foot the $140 bill. Ouch!

30. Georgia: the Carnivore Challenge

If you and your friends love eating pizza, then you might be tempted to visit the Big Pie in the Sky Pizzeria in Kennesaw. This restaurant is home to the Carnivore Challenge – a mammoth 11-pound pie that has to be devoured in under 60 minutes. It’s a two-person job, and there’s $250 waiting for the victors. Fancy giving it a go?

29. Louisiana: The 15 Dozen Club

The 15 Dozen Club is a hair-raising New Orleans challenge that’ll put your love of oysters to the test. Yes, you’ve got to finish 180 of them at the Acme Oyster House in 60 minutes to get the dish for half-price. Should you topple the current record-holder, though, it’ll be on the house. That figure? Only 44 dozen. We’re serious!

28. Ohio: the 110 Reuben Challenge

Sandwiches don’t come much bigger than this one. The 110 Reuben Challenge at Izzy’s is an absolute beast, made from a two-and-a-half pound loaf of bread. As for the contents, it’s loaded with eight cheese slices, corned beef and 57 ounces of sauerkraut. If you clear it all in under half-an-hour, you win a shirt and the meal’s on the house at the Cincinnati eatery.

27. Kentucky: Prisoner’s Pardon Pizza Challenge

The Prisoner’s Pardon Pizza Challenge is a daunting task that’ll push your stomach to the limit. It’s a 12-pound pie found in Kentucky’s Jailhouse Pizza restaurant in Brandenburg. Should you and a pal devour the whole thing in an hour, you’ll get it for nothing. Whatever the outcome, though, a shirt will be waiting for you at the end.

26. Texas: Four Horsemen Burger

At first glance, the Four Horsemen Burger from Chunky’s Burger doesn’t look that scary. After all, the patty’s only half-a-pound. But the toppings are a different story. This thing is drizzled in a serrano, jalapeño, ghost pepper and habanero sauce. Just reading that makes our mouth burn! To beat this San Antonio challenge, you’ve got to eat it all and then hold off drinking for the next five minutes.

25. Mississippi: Pickle Vat Challenge

The Pickle Vat Challenge in Wiggins is arguably the strangest eating task in America. You’ve got 30 minutes to clear 16 ice cream scoops, dollops of hot fudge and caramel, toppings ranging from M&Ms to cashews and a huge pickle. Yes, you’re reading that correctly. By finishing this oddity, you’ll earn free ice cream at Over The Top for the next 12 months.

24. Oregon: Great Balls of Fire

Trust us — Salvador Molly’s Great Balls of Fire challenge is worthy of the name. To complete it, you must consume a quintet of habanero cheese fritters at the Portland eatery, along with the accompanying sauce. Should you be able to stomach the spiciness, you’ll earn a spot in the restaurant’s “Hall of Fame.” So it might be an idea to bring some Pepto-Bismol with you!

23. Connecticut: the Bearwich

Fancy making $500 in just 45 minutes? Well, head on down to Bear’s Smokehouse BBQ in Hartford. You see, that’s the prize on offer for beating the monstrous Bearwich. It’s a huge sandwich containing eight-and-a-half pounds of meat and coleslaw combined. Plus, you’ve got to eat a large helping of mac and cheese too. Hey, we didn’t say it’d be easy.

22. New Jersey: the Eighth Wonder of the World

The Eighth Wonder of the World more than lives up to its billing at the Clinton Station Diner in New Jersey. It’s a burger that tips the scales at roughly 105 pounds, with a price tag of over $400. Here’s the thing, though — should you and nine others eat it all in under 60 minutes, the Clinton restaurant will hand you $5,000. Tempted?

21. North Dakota: Pig Out Omelet Challenge

The Pig Out Omelet Challenge is a tough one – even if you love eggs. Why’s that? Well, to create this dish, Mr. and Mrs. J’s Restaurant uses a whole egg carton. There’s hash browns and toast on the side as well. You’ve got 60 minutes to clear your plate at Devil’s Lake and earn a commemorative shirt.

20. Oklahoma: the Six-Shooter Challenge

No, the Six-Shooter Challenge has nothing to do with guns. Instead, it’s a burger-eating task at either of Oklahoma City’s two The Cow Calf-Hay restaurants. In 45 minutes or less, you’ve got to devour six stacked half-pound burgers in a single roll, topped with a dozen cheese slices. Alongside that, you’re also handed a portion of curly fries, onion rings and some cake. Oof. If you complete it, the food’s free of charge.

19. Wyoming: Ring of Fire Challenge

If you ever visited Wyoming in the past, you might’ve heard about JC Burgers & Catering’s Ring of Fire Challenge. This daunting task in Casper required you to eat 16 burgers covered in jalapeños and chili sauce. Plus, a 2-pound mountain of fries was dumped on top. By clearing your plate within 30 minutes, you’d get the food for nothing. And, for the next six months, you’d be guaranteed a monthly dish on the house.

18. South Dakota: Blazin’ Challenge

It’s always telling when restaurants start to pull out waivers before eating challenges. Talk about a red flag! Anyway, the Buffalo Wild Wings restaurants do this before the ominously named Blazin’ Challenge, whether you’re seated at the Sioux Falls, Rapid City or Brookings eatery. To beat it, you’ve got to get through a dozen wings doused with hot sauce in six minutes. Each one will feel like biting into a habanero. To make matters worse, serviettes and beverages are barred from the table.

17. Vermont: The Green Mountain Feast Breakfast Challenge

If you’re a big breakfast eater, this task at Pittsfield’s Original General Store will be right up your alley. Known as The Green Mountain Feast Breakfast Challenge, it contains six bacon slices, half-a-dozen eggs, two helpings of home fries, some toast and six pancakes. That’s quite a lineup. By finishing it all in half-an-hour, you won’t be charged for the dish.

16. Wisconsin: The Big Bugalski

Steak-eating challenges are far from easy, but The Big Bugalski takes things to a whole other level. Incredibly, you need to eat a massive chunk of ribs weighing 64 ounces to beat this one. It’s found at Ward’s House of Prime Rib in Milwaukee, and those who come out unscathed earn a spot on the restaurant’s “Wall of Fame.”

15. Alaska: Man vs. Pho

The Man vs. Pho challenge at PHOnatik Vietnamese Cuisine & Lounge is intense – and that’s putting it mildly. You see, once served at the Anchorage restaurant you’ve got 60 minutes to clear out a bowl containing 64 ounces of broth and 4 pounds of meat and noodles combined. The dish will set you back by $75, yet if you beat it you’ll win $500. Talk about risk and reward.

14. Massachusetts: Eagle’s Deli Challenge Burger

The Eagle’s Deli Challenge Burger is an absolute monster. Don’t believe us? Well, get a load of these ingredients. The aforementioned Brighton restaurant uses 5 pounds-worth of patties, 20 cheese and bacon slices, another five pounds of potato fries and a pickle. You’re handed a giant drink too. Overall, you’ve got an hour to conquer it.

13. Idaho: Johnny B. Good Challenge

At Idaho’s Rockies Diner in Boise, you could test your stomach against a truly wild eating task. It was called the Johnny B. Good Challenge, and it consisted of three different parts. One of them was a chili, cheese and hot dog-covered burger, while the following plate was stacked with chili cheese fries. Plus, you’d also need to drink a huge chocolate milkshake. By beating it in half-an-hour, you’d win a guitar!

12. Maine: Summit Sundae Challenge

Do you have a sweet tooth? Well, the Summit Sundae Challenge might be something to consider in the future. This Millinocket mountain of gooey sweetness includes 14 ice cream scoops, a banana, M&Ms, a bar of Snickers, a doughnut, chocolate syrup, cherries and whipped cream. Should you complete it, the Appalachian Trail Cafe will reward you with a shirt and a spot on their wall.

11. Virginia: the Baronator Challenge

There’s just something about pub burgers, right? They really hit the spot! Then again, The Baron’s Pub in Virginia offers a very different burger. Yes, the Baronator Challenge is a mammoth creation that tips the scales at 7 pounds. It consists of a large patty, mushrooms, cheese and tomatoes. Oh, and you’ll get a huge plate of potato fries. Beat it in 60 minutes, and the food’s on the house at this Suffolk eatery.

10. Montana: The Whole Enchilada

Trust us — The Whole Enchilada pulls no punches at the Karmadillos restaurant. Weighing in at roughly 5 pounds, the meal has to be completed in half an hour, otherwise, you’ve got to foot the bill. That’s no easy task, though. This thing spans the entirety of a large dish! So you’d definitely need an empty stomach when you first sat down at the Helena eatery.

9. New Hampshire: Feedbag Shovel Challenge

There’s nothing figurative about the Feedbag Shovel Challenge. It’s food literally served on a giant spade! The lineup includes a complete rib rack and 2 pounds-worth of meat – specifically brisket, pulled pork, sausage and chicken. By clearing the shovel in half-an-hour, not only is the dish on the house at KC’s Rib Shack in Manchester, but you’ll win a shirt and a $25 voucher.

8. Utah: Angie's Kitchen Sink Challenge

Banana splits are delicious, wouldn’t you agree? Mind you, even the most ardent fan is sure to struggle with Angie’s Kitchen Sink Challenge. This monster holds over four pints of ice cream, a trio of your favorite garnishes and two bananas. Should you eat every last bite, you’ll earn a commemorative car sticker at the end of your visit to this Logan restaurant.

7. Rhode Island: the Everest Burger Challenge

We don’t know about you, but we think the Everest Burger Challenge is a very apt name for this particular task. After all, it covers an entire bread loaf! The burger itself is black angus meat, weighing a couple of pounds. Alongside that, it’s surrounded by fries as well. Mews Tavern in Wakefield promises that your second burger will be on the house if you beat it.

6. New York: BBQ Graveyard Burger

Wagon Train BBQ’s Graveyard Burger challenge really is as terrifying as it sounds. It consists of angus beef, a couple of eggs, four cheese slices and half-a-dozen bacon strips. Plus, there’s a half-a-pound of pulled pork, coleslaw, brisket and mac and cheese. You’ll also find onion rings, jalapeño bottle caps and “onion tanglers” in there too. See what we mean? You’ve got half-an-hour to defeat it. Or perhaps you’ll never leave Schenectady trying...

5. Alabama: 55 Challenge

Numbers are key when it comes to the 55 Challenge. You see, in order to conquer it, you’ve got to chow down on burgers that weigh 55 ounces all together. To add to that, you’re required to finish some fries, a quartet of garnishes and a beverage. Should you clean your plate at Pell City or in any of the franchise’s other locations inside half-an-hour, Hwy 55 Burgers Shakes & Fries will cover the costs.

4. Arkansas: Shut Up Juice Challenge

Think you’ve got a handle on spicy food? Well, why not try the Shut Up Juice Challenge at The Mean Pig BBQ restaurant in Cabot. The name comes from a hot sauce, which is poured over a single pork sandwich. But here’s the thing – eating it isn’t enough. If you throw it back up in the five-minute aftermath, that counts as a loss. That should tell you what to expect!

3. Missouri: Giant Meatball Challenge

Who doesn’t love spaghetti and meatballs? With the right sauce, it’ll feel like you’ve been transported to Italy for your dinner. Then again, Mama’s on the Hill in Missouri offers something a little different. Actually, “little” isn’t the right word. This St. Louis restaurant hosts the Giant Meatball Challenge, giving you 60 minutes to eat a jaw-dropping portion. You’ll earn a shirt and get the food on the house if you finish it.

2. Arizona: the Challenge Burger

The next time you visit Tucson, Arizona, be sure to drop in at Lindy’s on 4th – especially if you want to test your eating skills. The restaurant is home to the monstrous Challenge Burger, which contains 3 pounds-worth of patties. It’s huge! Should you clear your plate in half-an-hour, you’ll reach the restaurant’s “Hall of Fame.” But do it in 20 minutes, and you get the food for nothing.

1. Kansas: Papa Bob’s Ultimate Destroyer

Papa Bob’s Ultimate Destroyer is just that. The Kansas City eatery’s biggest dish features a foot-long roll that holds eight ounces of pulled pork, smoked ham, pork slices, turkey, a trio of burgers, sausage and brisket. You’ll find six slices of bread in there as well. Oh, and we can’t forget about the 24-ounce portion of fries. But just 45 minutes is the cut-off to complete it. We’d struggle to finish this thing in 45 days!