SEPT. 18-27, 2026 SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION
33 BURGER SPECIALS at 38 RESTAURANTS FROM CRESCENT CITY TO SHELTER COVE!
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Think you know Humboldt’s best burger? We’ve set up categories for every kind of burger lover: Best Overall | Most Creative | Best Use of Local Ingredients
Now’s your chance to prove it. As part of this year’s Burger Week (Sept. 18–27, 2026), we’re letting you crown the champions. From juicy classics to wild creations stacked with local flavors, your votes will decide who takes home the glory. Plus, don’t forget to snap a selfie with your Burger Week feast and tag #NCJBurgerWeek2026 for bonus entries and prizes.
Cast your vote, show off your burger pride, and help us celebrate the chefs, restaurants, and flavors that make Humboldt’s burger scene one of a kind. Winners will be announced in the North Coast Journal and online the week after Burger Week wraps up.
Are you ready to pick your favorites? Voting opens Sept. 18.
Dig in and let the burger battles begin! ncjburgerweek.com
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Welcome to NCJ Burger Week! Burger Week is back, baby, and the possibilities are, like our universe, ever expanding and a lot for one person to get a handle on. And it’s an overstuffed “week,” cramming 10 days of burger binging into our annual celebration of anything and everything our local restaurants and trucks can fry, flip and get onto a bun. The classics like grass-fed local beef, cheeses from the most basic to the bespoke and bacon of every stripe are here. If you like a little sweet with your savory, you’ll find
jams, pineapple rings, candied toppings and even a pluot or a peach on the menu. There are habanero, jalapeño, serrano and chipotle peppers for red hot lovers. And for those venturing beyond beef, there’s fish, pork, bratwurst and the first marsupial offering, if you’re so inclined. Remember to vote for your favorites and share a selfie with your best burger face, too. Ten days, 33 burgers. See you on the other side, Humboldt.
NCJ Burger Week Pro Tips Sometimes restaurants run out of burgers. Good news: #NCJBurgerWeek will be even meatier than last year’s event! That also means more fellow diners showing up and, because kitchens aren’t staffed with genies and supplies are not infinite, a given restaurant could run out of its #NCJBurgerWeek burger toward the end of a shift. If that happens, know that we feel your pain and it’s going to be OK. There’s always a tomorrow when you can come back and order the burger we all want you to have. Don’t let your hangry self get the better of you and remember that making and serving burgers is a noble calling. Be kind to those doing this important work.
during the frenzy that is #NCJBurgerWeek. Tip at least 20% and walk out with your head held high, making your parents and the NCJ team proud. Your patty purveyors will remember it when you come back.
Yes, you may have to wait. As mentioned above, folks are excited for #NCJBurgerWeek. Word about last year has spread and your favorite participating spot may go from sleepy to packed. Don’t be surprised if you have to wait a little. Treat yourself to a beverage. Revel in the anticipation. And when your burger shows up in all its juicy glory, post about it on social media using #NCJBurgerWeek and you could win a prize.
You can keep up with the madness on Facebook and Instagram. #NCJBurgerWeek is on Facebook and Instagram. Follow us and get up-to-date info on everything #NCJBurgerWeek while you peruse the foodporn. And don’t be shy — join the fun and share your own burger photos using #NCJBurgerWeek.
Not tipping makes you that customer. Don’t be that customer. We all get caught up in the excitement of a deal. But don’t lose your manners and remember the folks cooking and serving are handling more orders and delivering a gourmet burger
You should get some fries and a drink, too. You’re not required to buy anything else but can you really say you’ve had the full experience without some kind of fried side and a beverage? This is the perfect time to try out the fries, onion rings and other goodies our restaurant pals are dishing out while showing a little love to local businesses. Is there craft beer on the menu? Milkshakes? Go big or go home, burger fans.
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NCJBURGERWEEK.COM ISLAND BURGER
Grilled pineapple, teriyaki bacon jam, sweet slaw and Swiss cheese.
1151
$ $
SPICY FIRE BURGER
Fresh flame-broiled burger served with crispy bacon and topped with melted pepper Jack cheese, Buffalo sauce, mayonnaise and jalapeños.
$
with
.50 SIDE
AA Bar & Grill
17
1724 Broadway, Eureka, (707) 445-9777 adelsrestaurant.com/en-US
Available Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dine-in only. Takeout is limited.
Available days and hours. Dine-in, call-in, take-out welcome
SUMMER SUNSET BURGER
20
Cap’s Food Shack
Available Wed.-Sun., 11 a.m.-8 p.m. See locations and schedule on Facebook and Instagram. Call-in, takeout welcome.
18
Alice’s Restaurant at Blue Lake Casino
777 Casino Way, Blue Lake, (877) 252-2946 bluelakecasino.com/dine/alices-restaurant/ Available Thurs.-Tues., 3 p.m.-9 p.m. Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome.
SWEET HEAT BURGER
A 1/2-pound certified Angus patty piled high with candied bacon, candied jalapeños, melted habanero Jack cheese and flash fried onions. All drizzled with a serrano-infused garlic aioli and nestled on a buttery brioche bun. Includes choice of side.
$
(707) 798-7147, capsfoodshack.online
$
Adel’s Restaurant
929 Fourth St., Eureka, (707) 443-1632 aabarandgrill.net
Ginger sesame slaw, grilled pineapple, roasted jalapeños, pepper Jack, spicy gochujang mayo, sweet sushi sauce, sesame seed and green onion garnish on a brioche bun. Includes a side.
$
79
THE FULL HOUSE
A ½-pound burger patty, cheddar cheese, jalapeños, smoked apple bacon, fried egg, lettuce and whiskey infused garlic aioli. Served with fries.
99
21
OG SMASH SPECIAL Double Angus beef patty, grilled onions, American cheese, our house Smash Sauce and pickles on a Martin’s potato bun.
$
Eel River Brewing Co.
1777 Alamar Way, Fortuna, (707) 725-2739 eelriverbrewing.com Available daily, 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
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Food With Hoy 828 I St., Arcata, (707) 273-1203, foodwithhoy.com Available Wed.-Thurs., noon-10 p.m., Fri.-Sat., noon-11 p.m. Call-in orders welcome. $7 cheese burgers on Sept. 18th all day. Dine-in only. Meat, cheese, bun, smash sauce.
#NCJBURGERWEEK HARVEST BURGER
1/3-pound burger on a grilled brioche bun topped with fresh local micro greens, chèvre and jalapeño blackberry jam. Served with fries
$
BBQ BACON CHEESEBURGER WITH FRIED ONION STRINGS
A juicy barbecue bacon cheeseburger topped with crispy fried onion strings for the perfect smoky, savory crunch.
20
$
1777 Norton Road, McKinleyville, (707) 839-2342 beaupre.golf
TREVYN MULLINS
16
BAVARIAN BRAT BURGER
A fresh-ground beef patty, topped with grilled Taylor Sausage German brats, beer braised caramelized onions, sauerkraut, a melty blend of cheddar and Swiss cheeses, lettuce and tomato in soft pretzel bun. Served with smoky stone-ground honey mustard and a side of warm, creamy beer cheese. Perfect to pair with an Oktoberfest draft. And a freshly pickled cucumber from the Corn Crib in Pepperwood.
$
Fry Burger
Cafe Waterfront
102 F St., Eureka, (707) 443-9190
846 G St., Arcata, (707) 840-6111 Available Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m.-2 p.m., and Sat.-Sun., 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Call-in, takeout welcome.
Available daily, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome.
Deep-fried burger patty topped with mayo, onion, pickles and cheese on a toasted bun. Add grilled onion, grilled jalapeño or bacon. No rules apply!
21
The Big Blue Cafe
Beau Pre Golf Course
$
THE CALIWEST BURGER
Chargrilled Humboldt Grassfed Beef with beer-battered green chiles, avocado-cilantro cream sauce, pepper Jack cheese, lettuce, tomato and red onion on a toasted oiltopped bun.
20
Available Thu.-Tues. from 11 a.m.-8:30 p.m.
BLOODY MARY BURGER
A 1/3-pound burger topped with bleu cheese, applewood smoked bacon, heirloom tomato and caramelized onion on a brioche bun slathered with Bloody Mary dressing. Served with a side of steak fries.
$
Gallagher’s Irish Pub
95
21
The Greene Lily
1725 Tomlinson St., Eureka, (707) 601-3913 instagram.com/fry.burger
139 Second St., Eureka, (707) 442-1177 gallaghersirishpub.com
516 Second St., Eureka, (707) 798-6083 thegreenelily.com
Available daily, 11 a.m.-midnight. Call-in, takeout welcome.
Available Tues.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
Available daily, 9 a.m-2 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
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NCJBURGERWEEK.COM GYPPO STAFF MEAL
A 6-ounce Wagyu burger topped with house bacon jam, melted Gruyère, fresh arugula and truffle aioli on a toasted brioche bun. Rich, savory, a little sweet, and completely indulgent. Around here, people joke about the $100 burger when a plane ride is included. Ours is only $35 — no airplane required — and damn, it’s worth every penny.
$
35
CRANBERRY BACON BLUE
Grilled beef patty, house-made cranberry sauce, peppered bacon, blue cheese and mayo. Served with a choice of fries, onion rings or a salad.
$
Gyppo Ale Mill
18
MONTE CRISTO BURGER
A 5-ounce Humboldt Grassfed burger patty on egg-dipped and fried bread topped with strawberry cream cheese, smoked ham, Swiss cheese and fried egg.
$
The Hood Eureka
14
Humboldt Bay Burgers
1661 Upper Pacific Drive, Shelter Cove (707) 986-7700, gyppo.com
621 Fifth St., Eureka, (707) 445-8783 hoodeureka.com
1679 Myrtle Ave., Eureka, (530) 716-0184 website.com
Available Tues., 4-8 p.m., Mon., Wed.-Sun., noon-8 p.m. Takeout, dine-in welcome.
Available Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome.
Available 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome
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Index by City
P A P A ’ S
CRESCENT CITY Pepper's, pg. 8
1.25g LIQUID LIVE RESIN AIO
TRINIDAD
Murphy's Markets, pg. 9 Trinidad Bay Eatery & Gallery, pg. 10
Full flavor. Rich terpenes. All-in-one. Ready to roll.
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MCKINLEYVILLE
Beau Pre Golf Course, pg. 5 Cap's Food Shack, pg. 4 Joe's Green Barn, pg. 8 Papa Wheelies, pg. 9 Six Rivers Brewery, pg. 10
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Trinidad
2
ARCATA
Available now at The Humboldt County Collective.
AVAIL -ABLE AT THCC.
Big Blue Cafe, pg. 5 Food With Hoy, pg. 4
McKinleyville
Murphy's Markets, pg. 9
5
Pepper's, pg. 8 The Pub at the Creamery, pg. 9
EUREKA
14
Adel's, pg. 4 Cafe Waterfront, pg. 5 Cap's Food Shack, pg. 4 Fry Burger, pg. 5 Gallagher's Restaurant and Pub, pg. 5 The Greene Lily, pg. 5 211 The Hood Eureka, pg. 6 Humboldt Bay Burgers, pg. 6 Ferndale Kristina's Restaurant, pg. 8 Lost Coast Brewery, pg. 8 Murphy's Markets, pg. 9 Ramone's Bakery, pg. 9 Time Out Restaurant and Sport Bar, pg. 10
LOLETA
Glendale
8
Arcata
South G Kitchen, pg. 11 Wildberries & Cafe, pg. 11
299
Blue Lake
GLENDALE
Murphy's Markets, pg. 9
Eureka
BLUE LAKE Loleta
Alice's Restaurant at Blue Lake Casino, pg. 4
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Fortuna
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River's Edge Bar & Grill at Bear River Casino, pg. 10
FORTUNA
1662 Myrtle Ave.
Cap's Food Shack, pg. 4
Eel River Brewing Co., pg. 4 Pepper's, pg. 8 Redwood Cafe, pg. 10
SUITE A Eureka
707.442.2420
FERNDALE
No Brand Burger Stand, pg. 9
Garberville
SHELTER COVE
Gyppo Ale Mill, pg. 6
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AA Bar and Grill, pg. 4
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NCJBURGERWEEK.COM FIREHOUSE BURGER
All-beef patty topped with pepper Jack cheese, bacon, jalapeños, onion strings and topped with smoky chipotle sauce and served on a butter burger bun.
$
50
16
THE GOURMET BURGER
A quarter pound Angus beef patty, topped with crisp bacon, sautéed mushrooms, grilled onions, and Swiss cheese. Served with choice of fries, potato salad or fresh fruit.
$
Joe’s Green Barn
50
16
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617 Fourth St., Eureka, (707) 445-4480 lostcoast.com/restaurant
Available daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
Available Wed.-Sun., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome.
CALIFORNIA BURGER
THE SOURDOUGH CHEESEBURGER
Bacon, fresh avocado, Swiss cheese, tomato, onion, pickle, and lettuce. Served with honey mustard dressing on the side and French fries.
$
99 7 2
Lost Coast Brewery & Cafe
250 W Fifth St., Eureka (707) 444-3322
Available daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
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Kristina’s Restaurant
2145 Central Ave., McKinleyville (707) 839-3417
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KANGAROO JACK
A 100% wild and 100% kangaroo burger grilled to perfection on an everything-seasoned brioche bun with baby gem lettuce, creamy Sriracha aioli, sharp white cheddar, crisp red onion, and Australian bush tomato chutney. Order your burger done medium for best flavor and texture.
50
16
More than 1/2-pound of fresh ground beef. A burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickle and onion served on a grilled sourdough French roll.
$
Pepper’s
5000 Valley West Blvd., Arcata, (707) 826-0607 Available daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
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50
17
Pepper’s Crescent City 308 US-101, Crescent City (707) 460-1450
Available daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m.
#NCJBURGERWEEK THE AMERICAN DOUBLE SMASH
Two 1/4-pound patties, American cheese, caramelized mushrooms and onions, chipotle aioli and pickles on a grilled bun.
$ 99
9
BACON MANGO HABANERO BURGER
1/3-pound local hand-pressed beef patty with bacon and grilled pineapple on our toasted bun. Topped off with our homemade mango habanero sauce, onion, lettuce and fresh homegrown tomato.
$
Murphy’s Markets
Trinidad: 1 Main Street, Trinidad Cutten: 4020 Walnut Drive, Eureka Glendale: 1451 Glendale Drive, McKinleyville Sunny Brae: 785 Bayside Road, Arcata Westwood: 100 Alliance Road, Arcata
1400 Main St., Ferndale, (707) 786-9474
Available Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Sun., 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Dine-in, takeout, call-in orders welcome.
murphysmarkets.net Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome. Available 7 a.m.-7 p.m.
COWBOY BURGER
$
99
17
$
No Brand Burger Stand
(707) 677-3643 (707) 443-7388 (707) 822-1157 (707) 822-7665 (707) 822-0411
Topped with crispy bacon, onion tanglers, pepper Jack cheese, barbecue sauce and Thousand Island dressing on a toasted hamburger bun, served with your choice of side.
18
LATE SUMMER BRIE-ZE
Two 3-ounce smash burger patties on a pub bun topped with melted brie, arugula, Dijon aioli and tomato chutney (Trinity River Farm cherry tomatoes, olive oil, brown sugar, balsamic vinegar, garlic, thyme, red chili flakes and salt).
$
PLU-OTTA KNOW!
Local Eel River grass-fed beef, a layer of quality chèvre, homemade Neukom Family Farms pluot jam, Earthly Edibles locally grown lettuce, Neukom Family Farms heirloom tomatoes and a drizzle of homemade balsamic reduction on a potato bun.
20
76
17
Papa Wheelies Pub
1584 Reasor Road, McKinleyville, (707) 630-5084 papawheeliespub.com Available Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
JUST PEACHY BURGER
A 7-ounce all beef patty topped with grilled peaches, sweet and spicy apricot jam and arugula on a house-made sesame bun.
$
17
Pepper’s Fortuna
The Pub at The Creamery 824 L St. Ste. A, Arcata, (707) 630-5178 facebook.com/thepubatc
2297 Harrison Ave., Eureka, (707) 442-1336 ramonesbakery.com
Available daily, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome.
Available Mon.-Thurs., 4-9 p.m., Fri.-Sun., noon-9 p.m. Dine-in only.
Available Mon.-Fri., 11 a.m.-3:45 p.m., and 4:30 p.m.-8 p.m., Sat., 11a.m.-3p.m. Dine-in, takeout welcome.
719 S Fortuna Blvd., Fortuna, (707) 725-5580
Ramone’s Bakery & Cafe
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NCJBURGERWEEK.COM HAWAIIAN BURGER
A juicy charbroiled beef patty topped with sweet grilled pineapple, savory teriyaki barbecue sauce, melted Provolone cheese, crispy bacon, lettuce, tomato and onions on a toasted bun. Served with your choice of fries or our house-made potato salad.
$
95
15
THE BEAR BURGER
Barbecue burger topped with cheddar cheese, bacon, crispy onion rings, sweet pickled pepper jam and smoky barbecue sauce. Served with French fries.
$
99 1 2
Rivers Edge Grill & Bar at Bear River Casino
Redwood Cafe
1206 Main St., Fortuna, (707) 725-3998 website.com
11 Bear Paws Way, Loleta, (707) 733-9644 bearrivercasino.com
Available daily. Dine-in, call-in, take-out welcome.
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½-pound beef patty topped with sliced fresh roasted pineapple, melted Colby cheese and teriyaki glaze served on a brioche bun.
$
ILLUSTRATION BY DAVE BROWN
$
99
18
20
Six Rivers Brewery
1300 Central Ave., McKinleyvile, (707) 839-7580 sixriversbrewery.com Available Tues.-Sat., noon-9 p.m. Dine-in only. No substitutions.
Available Wed.-Sun. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Dine-in, call-in, takeout welcome.
HAWAIIAN STYLE BURGER
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THE COLLABORATOR
1/3-pound Foggy Bottoms Boys beef patty topped with a house-made pear and caramelized onion jam (featuring pears from Old Dog Farms and honey from the Honey Man), crispy bacon, Cypress Grove chèvre and lettuce from Earthly Edibles and Willow Creek Farms. All on a toasted buttery roll.
“ROCK” ‘N FISH BURGER
In honor of our ‘Best of Humboldt’ win for Best Seafood Restaurant, we welcome this housemade Local Rock Fish Patty, (Thanks boat crew, Markit8!) grilled to perfection before being layered on a toasted brioche bun layered with a bright and savory celery & lemon relish with shaved local cabbage (thanks Flora Organica & Willowcreek Farms!) & dressed with our housemade dilly tartar. Served with hand punched fries or our seasonal Farmers Salad (Thanks, NCGA farmers!).
$
24
Time Out Restaurant and Sports Bar
Time Out Restaurant and Sports Bar
3502 Broadway, Eureka, (707) 440-2222, timeouteureka.com Available 11 a.m.-10 p.m. weekdays and 11 a.m.-12 a.m. on weekends. Dine-in, call-in orders and takeout welcome.
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3502 Broadway, Eureka, (707) 440-2222 timeouteureka.com Trinidad Bay Eatery
Available 11 a.m.-10 weekdays 607 Parker St., p.m. Trinidad, (707) and 677-3777 11 a.m.-12@trinidadbayeatery a.m. on weekends
Dine-in, call in11orders, welcome. Tues. & Wed. a.m.-8 and p.m.,take-out Thu.-Mon. 11:30 a.m.-8 p.m., Dine-in only, call-in orders welcome if four or less.
THE PAPI BURGER
Two Kurobuta pork patties seasoned and smashed, layered with a jalapeño-pineapple marmalade, lettuce, onion, spicy mayo and chicharrones on a toasted brioche bun.
$
16
South G Kitchen 550 South G St., Arcata southgkitchen.com
Available Wed.-Mon., 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. Dine-in, takeout welcome.
THE ORCHARD BURGER
A garlic herb seasoned beef and pork patty topped with caramelized apples, bacon, cream cheese, spring mix and onion rings on a toasted bun.
$
99
12
Wildberries Marketplace 747 13th St., Arcata, (707) 822-0095 wildberries.com Available Tues.-Sat., 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Call-in, takeout welcome. northcoastjournal.com • Thursday, Sept. 10, 2026 • NORTH COAST JOURNAL SPECIAL PULL-OUT SECTION 11
TASTE THE DIFFERENCE
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ush, pristine pastures, fertile soils, cool summers, mild winters, and dedicated local family ranchers combine to make Humboldt County the ideal place for authentic grassfed beef. Cattle are raised without hormones or antibiotics while being allowed to graze naturally on perennial grasslands. A dedication to stewardship of the land, cattle and the natural resources provided by the uniqueness of our climate ensures that beef provided by Humboldt Grassfed Beef is wholesome, healthy, and great tasting. Humboldt County’s long growing season is ideal for raising premium authentic grassfed beef, ensuring our
customers a fresh product year round. At Humboldt Grassfed Beef we believe in gaining and maintaining the trust of our customers by providing healthy natural beef using local ranchers who share our values. Values like sustainable agricultural practices, humane handling, and a commitment to the local community. Humboldt Grassfed Beef cattle come from ranches throughout Northern California from ranchers that have been stewards of the land and cattle for generations. Our partnership with these ranchers helps us to meet our goal of providing beef with the best flavor while being sensitive and respectful of our natural resources.
Small family ranchers are an important part of Humboldt Grassfed Beef ’s success. Our partnership with these generational ranchers and independent markets make our product a truly Northern California experience that our customers can be proud to serve to their families. - Lee Mora, Humboldt Grassfed Beef
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