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NOVEMBURGER

An Event You Want to Be Part Of

United Way of Thunder Bay is bringing back our tastiest event of the fall, and this year it’s going to be even bigger, bolder, and better than last year!

Novemburger brings new and returning customers to local eateries, all while raising funds for local needs, right here in our community!

The Process

Here’s How It Works

STEP 1:

Restaurants show their #LocalLove by becoming a participant.

STEP 2:

They create a signature “Novemburger” and sell it throughout the month.

STEP 3:

This is the tastiest part! Community members and workplaces try as many Novemburgers as they can throughout the month.

STEP 4:

$2 per Novemburger sold is donated back to the United Way of Thunder Bay.

Participating restaurants compete for the title of:

  1.  Top Novemburger of the Year 
  2. Most Novemburgers Sold
  3. People’s Choice Novemburger (top 3)

2024 Participating Restaurants

Beaux Daddy's

Daddy’s Burger

Pomegranate beef patty 4oz.
(inspired from famous chapli kebab)
Cheddar cheese
Caramelized onions
Grilled tomatoes
Arugula leaves
local buns
Indian pickled mayo
Fries

Beefcake Burger Factory

THE TONY MONTANA

SAY HELLO TO OUR LIL FRIEN! The Tony Montana is a beefcakes style riff on the Cubano Sandwich, featuring a garlic butter toasted kaiser roll, one (1) 4 oz seared to perfection elite beef patty, 3 oz of overnight slow roasted pork, two slices of honey glazed smoked ham, house made sour pickles, pickled banana peppers, shredded lettuce, provolone, mozzarella and Swiss cheese, and house made mustard featuring sleeping giant brewery beer.

Side:- No

*Substitutes can be made for all sensitivities.

Burger Barn

BBQ Barnyard Burger

Our signature beef patty, a mother clicker chicken breast, bacon, real cheddar, BBQ mayo, pickles and crispy onions on a fresh made Burger Barn bun

Side:- No

Da Vinci Centre Sports Bar

Fig Jam and Blue Cheese Burger
A 6 oz all beef patty on a bed of shredded lettuce and blue cheese mayo with bacon, blue cheese crumble, Swiss cheese and Fig jam. Served on a Chabata bun with fries or garden salad and a Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Root beer.
The Parallel
A 6 oz all beef patty with bacon, cheddar cheese, shredded lettuce and tomato. Served on a Chabata bun with fries or garden salad and a Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Root beer

Sides:- Fries or Garden salad and a Sleeping Giant Brewing Company Root beer

Dawson General Store

BACON THREE-WAY

We start with our baked-fresh-every morning milk bun, a culturally acceptable mound of savory bacon jam (featuring our own smoked bacon), stack two of our signature all beef smash patties with Applewood smoked cheddar cheese around a crispy wheel of our own house-made pancetta, top it with a zippy bacon burger sauce, and finish it off with fresh shredded lettuce, tomatoes, and sliced dill pickles.

Side:- No

*We are a nut-free kitchen.

Java Hut

Philly burger

Start with a 6oz in house made pattie, topped with sautéed onions, mushrooms and peppers and provolone cheese. With a roasted garlic aioli sauce.

Side:- Choice of fries, soup or tossed salad

*Can request a gluten free bun for an extra charge of $1.00. We don’t have any fillers in our patties.

LU Outpost

The Butter Chicken Chicken Burger

A CULTURAL COLLISION! Our Butter Chicken Chicken Burger combines butter chicken and a classic north american burger with a garlic and ginger marinated chicken breast tossed in our house made butter chicken sauce topped with crispy sev and cucumber raita.

Sides:- No

Monty's Joint

The United

A perfectly seared, juicy, 6 oz. beef patty, crafted in house from chuck beef and brisket, and seasoned to perfection with a little bit of Caribbean heat. The patty is complemented by a melting layer of provolone adding a creamy texture, char-grilled caramelized onions, crisp, hand-cut lettuce and ripe, juicy tomato slices, nestled between two freshly baked, toasted buns that are golden brown and slightly sweet. The buns are brushed with pesto aioli and drizzled with their secret house sauce.

Side:- Fries

Neebing Roadhouse

Three Little Pigs

5 oz Chuck and Chorizo patty, 40 Creek Whiskey Bacon Jam, pulled pork
Melted provolone cheese on a toasted Brioche bun

Side:- Choice of French Fries, Soup or Greens

Norteños Taqueria / Norteños Cantina

Chipotle cheddar smash burger

Two 3oz patties smashed with caramelized onions and poblano peppers. Topped with cheddar cheese and our house made chipotle burger sauce. Served on a locally made Roma Bakery bun with a side of chips and house made salsa.

Side:- Chips and Salsa

*Gluten free with no bun option available

Outlaws Burgers & Fries

Mozza Melt

Our freshly pressed 4oz beef patty and a hand-breaded deep fried mozzarella slice is topped with our signature bacon jam, caramelized onions, and garlic aioli sauce, served on a brioche bun. (Every topping is prepared fresh in house!)

Side:- No

Prospector Steakhouse / Brew Pub

Brew Pub Wild

We took our famous grilled Prospector burger patty, doubled it up, added a special in-house Jalapeno Cream, a touch of ranch, and some marbled cheddar. Then topped it all with lettuce, pickle, and crispy bacon. Then of course we placed it all on one of our famous baked fresh in-house buns. The spice is more flavour than heat. Delicious.

Side:- Fries

*Can be made Gluten Free 

Red Lion Smokehouse

The Smoke Show

Sage Smoked 6oz Grilled Burger topped with Smoked Cheddar, American Cheddar, Maple Bacon, White Onion, Lettuce, Tomato, BBQ Sauce, Miso Mustard & Aioli on a Brioche Bun.

Side:- No

*Can be made Gluten Free

The Gateway - Gateway Casino

Crispy Pickle

6oz local beef patty, Monterey Jack, dill pickles, crispy seasoned cactus cut chips with a creamy garlic dill aioli topped with lettuce, tomato, and red onion. OH, and did I mention a DEEP-FRIED PICKLE!!!!

Side:- Fries

*Can be made vegetarian

The Paddy Wagon

The Pepper Jack Smash

The Pepper Jack Smash delivers an irresistible combination of flavors. Two 3.5 oz beef patties are smashed and seared to juicy perfection, while melted habanero Monterey Jack cheese adds a spicy, creamy layer. Smoked applewood bacon offers a smoky crunch, perfectly paired with the crispiness of fried onions. The final touch is a raspberry chipotle drizzle, blending sweet and smoky notes with a hint of heat to create a mouthwatering balance. This burger is the ultimate choice for Novemburger, bringing bold flavors to every bite.

Side:- Fries

*Can be made Gluten free, Lettuce bun, No cheese, No pork

The Sal

The Fork in the Road

Take a ride down “The Fork in the Road” with this SPLIT burger experience. On one half we have candied sriracha bacon, melted cheddar, and heartbeat ranch! The other half we have maple infused bacon, soft provolone, and drizzled with dijonnaise sauce. Made with a hand pressed burger on a Roma bakery kaiser, topped with crispy onion rings, pickles, and lettuce.

Side:- Choice of fries, mash, soup, or salad. Premium sides available

*Can be made Gluten Free

Anchor & Ore - Delta Hotels

Thunder Bird Burger

At Anchor & Ore, the Thunder Bird Burger soars to new culinary heights. Inspired by the legendary Thunder Birds, this towering masterpiece begins with a toasted sesame brioche bun cradling an 8 Oz prime rib patty, seasoned to perfection.Layered with homemade smoked pulled pork in a hot sweet BBQ sauce and topped with zesty citrus red cabbage slaw, it strikes a perfect balance of flavors.Melting Thunder Oak gouda and crispy onions add texture, while a fried chicken wing crowns this creation.

Side:- French fries or Salad

Applebee's

Nacho Burger

Nacho average burger! A 100% pure beef Canadian patty seasoned to perfection and topped with house-made tortilla chips, melty queso cheese, fresh pico de gallo and jalepenos. Served on a gourmet bun with shredded lettuce and sour cream.

Side:- French Fries

*Substitute to vegetarian burger patty free of charge, substitute to gluten free bun $1.99

Aunt Sarah's 588 Café Nolalu

Just Novemburger

We start with fresh ground beef from a local butcher, then top it up with crisp bacon, lean ham, crispy onions, house made garlic aioli, house made honey mustard, crisp lettuce and juicy tomato plus pickle slices all in a toasty brioche bun, also from a local bakery!

Side:- Choice of soup, garden salad or fries

*Can be made Gluten Free

Bight Restaurant & Bar

Bison Burger

5 oz patty, Local Bison from Stanley Farms , Caesar-Ancho Sauce, Pickled Jalapeño, Lettuce, Jalapeño Monterey Jack Cheese

Side:- Fries, soup or salad

*Can be made Gluten Free

Bonobos

The Pesto Artichoke Melt

Our Seed patty with garlic balsamic aioli, lettuce, tomatoes, red onion, pesto, melted Thunder Oak Gouda and crispy fried marinated artichokes on a fresh Donato’s bun.

Side:- No

*Vegan and Gluten-Free options available!

Cajun Fuzion

Cajun Fuzion Burger

Introducing the Cajun Fuzion Burger! This burger is PACKED with flavor and will leave you wanting more. Our creation features a Lousiana blackened beef patty, creole shrimp, creamy havarti cheese, mixed greens, tomato, pickles and pickled onions all smothered with our mouthwatering cajun buttercream sauce and served on an Agostino’s bun. This blend of land and sea all comes together in the perfect “fuzion” of flavours!

Side:- Honey creole potato wedges

Cheers The Village Pub

Double Bacon Whiskey Burger

Two Beef & Bacon Blend Burger Patties, Aged Cheddar, Maple Rosemary Glazed Bacon, Dark Ale Caramelized Onions, Whiskey Marinade Pickles, Whiskey Aioli on a House Made Potato Bun.

Side:- Fries

*Can be made Gluten Free

Cliff Hanger Restaurant & Bar

Cliffhanger Burger

6 Oz Wagyu burger, cheddar cheese, bacon strips, corn-fried onions, roasted garlic Aioli, Spicy fig jam, BBQ sauce on a Pretzel bun with fries or salad

Side:- Crispy golden-brown fries & a cruncy dillpickle

Daytona’s

Garlic Chardonnay Burger

Garlic chardonnay butter, truffle herb aioli, romesco, gruyere cheese, arugula, pickled red onion, asiago potato crisp

Side:- Fries, soup, salad

*Can be made Vegetarian with beyond meat burger

El Tres

Chorizo Burger

House Made Chorizo & Ground Chuck Patty, Hot Queso, Crispy Fried Onion, Pico de Gallo, Salsa Quemado Aioli

Side:- Tater Tots

*Can be made Gluten Free

Hodder Greeks

TRIPLE Coney Cheese Burger!

Triple house formed patties made from freshly ground Maltese beef, served on a steamed Bennett’s Bakery bun, topped with our famous coney sauce, cheese slices, freshly diced onions and mustard!

Side:- No

Island Spice Fusion

Rasta Pasta Jerk Burger

Two juicy, perfectly grilled jerk-seasoned beef patties topped with our creamy Rasta Pasta blend of bell peppers, jerk spices, and parmesan cheese, all encased in a soft toasted bun.

Side:- Fries, Ceasar salad, or Coleslaw

Joey's Seafood Restaurant

Joey’s crispy cajon haddock sandwich

Lightly battered haddock sprinkled of joeys signature Cajun spice topped with cajun mayo arugula lime cilantro coleslaw tomato’s.

Side:- Fries

*Fish can be panfried in rice flour for those that are gluten sensitive. Fish can be just battered with no cajon for those that can’t eat spicy foods.

Madhouse

Thanksgiving Burger

Locally produced turkey patty (from the abattoir), swiss cheese, cranberries, crispy onions, arugula, roasted garlic aioli, drizzled with housemade Wild Turkey Bourbon gravy on a Portuguese bun.

Side:- Choice of : tossed salad, caesar salad, slaw, fresh veggies, steamed broccoli, belgian fries, soup or sweet fries ( 2.50 extra charge)

Masala Grille

Spicy Tandoori Vindaloo Grilled Chicken Burger

It’s chicken breast that been marinated in a traditional “vindaloo” spice marinade – known for its tanginess, spice and garlic – and then grilled in our tandoor (clay oven).  The chicken is then topped off with sauteed onion, pepper and chilies (for that extra kick) and a slice of tomato and finished with a housemade chili mayo, all served on a toasted bun.  It bursts with flavour. 

Side:- Masala potato wedges and a chili mayo dipping sauce

*Vegan option available 

Nook

Ciao Bella Burger

Crispy pancetta, cherry tomatoes mostarda, pepperoncini aioli, pickles, arugula, fontina cheese all somehow fitting in a Roma Bakery Portuguese bun.

Side:- Soup or Salad

Portside In Prince Arthur

BBQ Bison Burger

6oz flame broiled Bison burger coated in Whiskey BBQ sauce, topped with caramelized onions, sautéed peppers, mushrooms, sliced dill pickle, pepper jack cheese, served with lettuce and peameal bacon on a Brioche Burger Bun. Comes with fries and side of Coleslaw.

Side:- Comes with fries and side of Coleslaw

Slovak Legion

Slovak Burger

Savor our traditional favorite: a juicy 7oz beef and pork patty , with our east end spice blend ,braised in aromatic gravy topped with crispy bacon and melted cheese. Layered with fresh lettuce, ripe tomato, and savory onions, with mustard and mayonasie all nestled in a locally sourced Roma bun. A timeless indulgence that never goes out of style!

Side:- No

Station 22

BBQ Beer Burger

Smash burger, beer braised onion, candied stout bacon, shredded lettuce, provolone, Bae’s Haze BBQ sauce, Plinth remoulade

Side:- Potato wedges, side salad

Superior Inn Restaurant (Lake & Spruce)

Fried Cheese Pizza Burger

Parmesan infused beef patty topped with a parmesan crisp, pepperoni, salami, spinach, marinara sauce and deep fried cheese curds on a brioche bun.

Side:- Fries

The Eatery 61

Eatery Haystack Burger

5 oz patty, Burned Onion sauce, Tomato, Cheddar Cheese and pickles, bacon and topped with crispy fried onions. Drizzled with our secret sauce and served on a toasted Kaiser bun.

Side:- Fries

*Can be made Gluten Free

The Eddy Restaurant

Novemburger

2 -5oz in house made all beef Pattie’s , melted to perfection  Swiss cheese and smoked Gouda , topped with The Eddys famous bacon onion jam , Dijon aioli , sautéed mushrooms and onions and Philly style mixed peppers and onions nestled cozily between golden buns toasted lightly on the grill ! Served with hand cut fries and freshly made from scratch gravy. This taste sensation is sure to win you over 

The Foundry

La Cherry Bomba Bison Burger

Bison/beef patty with bacon, blue cheese,arugula,onion ringblack garlic aioliand cherry la bomba on a house-made kaiser bun.

Side:- Salad,fries or soup

*Can be made Gluten Free

The Industry Socialhouse

Imagine a beef patty that’s juicy and perfectly cooked, topped with rich, mellow confit garlic and sweet, caramelized shallots that bring a depth of flavor. Roasted bell peppers add a smoky sweetness, while a blend of tangy bleu cheese and creamy ricotta creates a luxurious, savory layer. The whole grain mustard provides a delightful tang, enhancing every bite. Underneath, a refreshing pear slaw introduces a crisp, fruity crunch. Crispy bacon adds a salty richness, and fresh arugula offers a peppery bite that rounds out the flavors. All of this goodness is nestled in a flaky puff pastry bun, which adds an elegant touch and a delightful texture.

Side:- Fries or garden salad

Valhalla Inn - Skal

Bella Burger

Indulge in our Gourmet Burger featuring a sweet and savory combination of Bacon and Caramelized Tomato Jam. The juicy 6oz patty is topped with Mozzarella, Ricotta and Sundried Tomato Gouda. A delightful flavor profile. Fresh Arugula adds a peppery kick, while our House-made Pesto Aioli brings it all together with creamy Herb-infused finish. This Bella burger is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory and tangy flavors creates a truly unforgettable taste sensation.

Side:- Soup, Salad or Fries

*Can be made Vegetarian and Gluten Free