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Imagine a burger so massive it requires a custom spatula, a team to serve, and a group effort to finish. These colossal creations are the epitome of indulgence, towering with layers of toppings and defying the limits of a typical meal. Forget ordinary burgers; these legendary giants are in a league of their own, making even Burger King’s 'Whoppers' seem modest. Get ready to explore the world’s most jaw-dropping burger masterpieces.
Attention vegans and vegetarians: this is a meat-lover’s paradise, and these burgers are not for you.
1. The T-Rex – Wendy’s
A Reddit user captured an image of an actual menu item from a Canadian Wendy’s location, featuring a towering stack of nine patties that defies practicality. Originally a humorous concept from an old Sports Illustrated issue, the T-Rex became a real-life challenge for daring customers. A Wendy’s in Manitoba, Canada, briefly offered this 2-pound, 4-ounce giant before discontinuing it, likely due to corporate intervention after the burger gained viral fame. Though no longer available, the T-Rex remains a legendary figure in burger lore.
2. The 911 – Wiener and Still Champion
Hidden on the second page of a menu featuring country-fried bacon and deep-fried pickle chips, the 911 burger at Chicago’s Wiener and Still Champion is a three-pound monster with nine patties and eleven cheese slices. Also called the “Triple Undisputed,” it’s the largest of three burger options, with the smallest starting at a modest one pound. The restaurant, ironically known for its hot dogs, doesn’t even suggest the double or triple versions are for individual consumption—likely because they’re unimaginably massive.
3. Mount Olympus – Clinton Station Diner
New Jersey’s Clinton Station Diner offers a range of burgers named after mythological figures, starting with the one-pound “Achilles.” The menu escalates to the 2-pound Hercules and the 3-pound Atlas, culminating in the 7-pound Zeus. This colossal burger is designed for sharing, with the diner challenging guests to either conquer it solo within three hours or split it with a friend in half that time.
Clinton Station Diner’s Mount Olympus burger, weighing a staggering 50 pounds without toppings, is a true test of endurance. Named fittingly after the home of the gods, this burger is so massive that it could incur airline baggage fees. If a team of five can finish it in under three hours, they not only get the burger for free but also earn a $1000 reward. For burger enthusiasts, this is the ultimate challenge.
4. Beer Barrel Belly Bruiser – Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub
Pennsylvania’s Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub, unrelated to the chain, is famous for its extreme burger challenges. Their menu ranges from the 2-pound Pub Challenger to the 25-pound Beer Barrel Burgenator, which requires a 72-hour advance notice. Each burger is a test of willpower and appetite.
The 50-pound Belly Bruiser, however, is in a league of its own. The pub explicitly states it’s not a challenge and advises customers to consult a server for details—likely including a liability waiver. It’s clear the owners understand the sheer impossibility of conquering such a monstrous meal.
5. World’s Biggest Burger – Black Bear Casino Resort
When does a burger stop being a burger and become a mountain of meat and bread? The current world record holder, weighing 2014 pounds, set in September 2012, pushes that boundary. This colossal creation was adorned with “60 pounds of bacon, 50 pounds of lettuce, 50 pounds of onions, 40 pounds of pickles, and 40 pounds of cheese,” spanning 10 feet in diameter. Flipping the patty required a mechanical crane, and even the Guinness World Record adjudicator remarked that it “actually tasted really good.”
6. Absolutely Ridiculous Burger – Mallie’s Sports Grill & Bar
While not a one-ton burger, Michigan’s Mallie’s has claimed the title for the largest commercially available burger three times, most notably in 2012 with a 1000-pound creation made with Food Network’s Tom Pizzica. Their first record-breaking burger, the Absolutely Ridiculous Burger, weighed 134 pounds in 2008. Since then, Mallie’s has consistently outdone itself, setting new benchmarks in burger enormity.
7. 100 x 100 – In-N-Out Burger
In-N-Out Burger, the West Coast favorite, is known for its customizable menu. While a Double-Double (two patties and two cheese slices) is standard, adventurous customers can order a triple-triple, quadruple-quadruple, and beyond. One group took this to the extreme, ordering a 100 x 100—a burger with 100 patties and 100 cheese slices. The staff obliged, and the group embarked on a stomach-stretching, record-setting feast.
After settling the $97.66 bill—without fries—the group bravely faced their mammoth burger creation. Despite finishing the entire meal, they were left horrified by the greasy, cheese-covered patties. Consuming a staggering 19,490 calories, at least one participant vowed never to return to In-N-Out. Sometimes, even the most devoted burger lovers can have too much of a good thing.
