National Cheeseburger Day — 18 Eylül

Have faith America. National Cheeseburger Day falls on September 18. That means there’s a free (or at least discounted) cheeseburger waiting for you somewhere in this great nation. (See below.) Prepare to enjoy an American food icon — a cheeseburger oozing warm cheesy deliciousness on top of a moist, juicy patty (or two.) No matter how refined your palate might be, a good, old-fashioned cheeseburger seems to satisfy! Especially on September 18.

Here you’ll find money-saving deals, plus a hand-curated list of chefs, food writers and bloggers contributing their most creative National Cheeseburger Day recipe ideas. Hint: Think donuts!

But first let’s pause to thank Lionel Sternberger for his invention of gastronomic genius.

Sternberger? Well, he certainly had the perfect name for the job.

Anyway, Lionel was 16 years old in 1926, flipping burgers inside his dad’s sandwich shop, the “Rite Spot,” in Pasadena, California.  But, here’s where things get interesting. Consistent with most how-it-got-started stories, there are two versions. In one, Lionel, out of curiosity, added a piece of American cheese onto a hamburger frying on the griddle.  In version two, a homeless passerby saw Lionel working those burgers and suggested adding cheese. Either way, the rest is mouth-watering, delicious history. 

Whether you grill your own burgers today or caravan with your crew to everybody’s favorite burger joint,  go hog-wild crazy eating as many toasted, drippingly-good cheeseburgers as your tummy can hold.  So, thanks, Lionel — we wouldn’t be eating cheeseburgers without you!

Cheeseburger Day FAQs:

What day was the cheeseburger invented?

While the exact date is unknown, the cheeseburger was invented in 1926 by Lionel Sternberger in Pasadena, CA at his father’s sandwich shop called the “Rite Spot.” 

What is the birthplace of the cheeseburger? 

Despite what you might hear from people from Kentucky, the cheeseburger was born in California at the aforementioned “Rite Spot” in Pasadena, CA. This comes as no surprise with the Golden State’s heritage of Americana and car dominated drive-in culture. 

Is McDonald’s celebrating National Cheeseburger Day?

Stop me if you’ve heard this: Pricing and participation may vary. Some McDonald’s are indeed participating but you’ll have to check the McDonald’s app to check if your local one is. 

Why is it National Cheeseburger Day?

Certain days exist out of pure love (and hunger). But we celebrate them just the same. Cheeseburger Day falls in that hazy post-summer space between Labor Day and the fall equinox. Think of it as your final summer dining fling.

When is National Hamburger Day?

Dairy not your speed? You’re in luck! The next  National Hamburger Day falls on May 28, 2020. Celebrate with National Today.

What restaurants celebrate National Cheeseburger Day? Check out the deals below:

More cheese — less money:

Red Robin

Gourmet Cheeseburger with Bottomless Steak Fries Purchase any regular-sized beverage when you dine in and get a Gourmet Cheeseburger with Bottomless Steak Fries for $5.

Fuddruckers

National Cheeseburger Day 3-Pound Burger Challenge Finish your 3 lb. burger and a pound of fries in an hour and win a $20 Gift Card and a “Victory” T-Shirt. Note: reservation required. Additional note: This is like 12 quarter pounders. Hello?

Black Angus Steakhouse

Guacamole Cheeseburger or Steakhouse Bacon Cheeseburger Black Angus diners will receive a 16 oz. draft beer and a side of fries or coleslaw when they order a cheeseburger for just $12.99 (prices vary in Hawaii and Alaska).

Burger 21

Super Cheesy  The “limited edition” B21 Super Cheesy has returned for National Cheeseburger Day (naturally). #AllTheCheese

Halo Burger

QP Burgers  Halo Burger, the pride of Flint, Michigan, will celebrate its 96th birthday by serving up $1.96 QP Burgers on National Cheeseburger Day. The chain, with eight locations in and around Flint, remains committed to sourcing “fresh, local Michigan ingredients.” The offer’s good from 2pm to 7pm on September 18.

Black Tap

Free All-American Burgers Black Tap’s All-American is a classic cheeseburger topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, and house-made special sauce. The first 100 customers at each restaurant receive one free! U.S. locations include Southern California (Downtown Disney), Las Vegas (The Venetian), and New York City.

Mooyah

Free cheeseburgers All Mooyah locations will offer a free cheeseburger to Rewards App members — with purchase of fries and drink (or shake). Note: Anyone can download the app and get the offer on the spot.

White Castle

Sliders And…if you just can’t wait for National Cheeseburger Day, order 10 Cheesy Sliders for only $6.99. Available now!

We update this site daily. Check back often between now and National Cheeseburger Day for more deals!

National Cheeseburger Day Recipes

We reached out to chefs and food writers across the country to get some fun, alternative takes on this American classic. Here’s what we found:

District Donut Plate

Louisiana Purchase, San Diego Finally! Someone has injected donuts into the cheeseburger world. If you’re truly looking to indulge on September 18, check out Chef Quinnton “Q” Austin’s monster of a burger.

It’s a 6 oz. patty seasoned with Cajun spice, sandwiched between the aforementioned glazed donut. Hello? Toppings include bacon strips, a slice of gooey American cheese, and several deep-fried onion rings. This epic burger rests on a bed of house-made potato + duck hash. Can we get a dozen, please?

BBQ Bacon-Onion Cheeseburger

Good Cheap Eats (blog) “Cheeseburgers are one of my very favorite foods to order at a restaurant or cook on the grill,” says food writer Jessica Fisher. “They are the epitome of summertime and cooking out of doors. My favorite combines tender grilled onions with gooey melted cheese. That’s how I order it out; that’s how I make it at home.”

Mac Attack Burger

Union Burger Bar, Southampton, NY Owner Ian Duke: “Chef Scott Kampf and I love burgers. I mean LOVE burgers!  With the closure of a few local restaurants we saw a glaring need not only for a good burger joint, but a place where people could really eat and drink what they love.  That’s what the place is all about — great burgers, hand-cut fries, fried pickles, giant pretzels with beer cheese sauce, decadent milkshakes and a great bourbon selection.”

Das Bierburger

Wayback Burgers Wayback Burgers’ new Das Bierburger is made of an all-beef burger patty with sweet Bavarian mustard, beer cheese and crispy French onions. The whole delicious concoction is served on a gourmet, fluffy pretzel bun and topped with a salted pretzel bite.

“We are excited to be bringing a little bit of Oktoberfest back home to the states,” says Patrick Conlin, president of Wayback Burgers. “Das Bierburger is unique, exciting and the perfect way to ring in the fall. I can’t wait to share that taste with our guests! And of course, it pairs perfectly with our new Pub Pretzel Bites.”

Cheeseburger Casserole

Healthy Recipes (blog) Food writer Vered DeLeeuw: “This cheeseburger casserole is one of the most successful recipes on my site, and with good reason! It is deliciously cheesy and decadent, it’s very easy to make, and while it’s great for anyone, it’s perfect for those following a low-carb or a keto diet. 

Cheeseburger Sub

What Should I Make For…(blog) Food writer Cathy Roma: “Long sub rolls are split and filled with magical cheeseburger crumble (the cheese is melted right in), topped with shredded lettuce, tomatoes, onion and then doused with sub sauce.They are messy, decadent, and wholly satisfying.”

BomboBurger

Bombo Bar, Chicago The BomboBurger is made with one or two beef patties covered with sharp American cheese and topped with dijonnaise sauce, pickles, and onions. In addition to these common ingredients, the burger is sandwiched between a bomboloni bun. However, even though a bomboloni (Italian holeless doughnut) is usually served as a sweet menu item, this bun is similar to the doughnut using the same dough as a bomboloni — but different, as the sugary flavor is substituted for savory and topped with sesame seeds, providing a noticeable difference in the burger’s flavor.

“As important as the meat and ingredients inside the burger are, the bun to it is just as important,” said Chef Fabio Viviani, who created the BomboBurger. “Our bomboloni dough is unique because of its texture and provides a lighter and fresher substitute to the average, everyday burger bun which adds to the flavor of my BomboBurger.”

Pimento Cheeseburger

Live Oak, Alexandria, Virginia

Pimento cheese ingredients

5 large pimento peppers (or roasted piquillos if necessary) 6 oz. cream cheese, room temperature 0.5 cup duke’s mayonnaise 0.5 tsp house habanero hot sauce (or crystal is a good sub) 0.5 tsp fine sea salt 1 pinch sugar 1 pinch cayenne pepper 1 pinch ground white pepper 0.25 tsp smoked paprika 3 oz. chopped pickled red onions 0.5 cups pickling brine 1.5 lbs. sharp cheddar cheese, grated

Preparation

Dice pimento peppers, removing the seeds. Set aside. Place softened cream cheese and mayonnaise in stand mixer with the paddle attachment. Cream ingredients on medium speed for 2 minutes. Add house hot sauce, sea salt, sugar, cayenne, white pepper, and smoked paprika. Allow mixture to come together on low speed, about 1 minute or until all ingredients are incorporated. Remove bowl from mixer. With a rubber spatula mix in the chopped pickled onions, pickling brine, and shredded cheddar cheese. Allow the chef to taste the mixture. Place in quart containers with label and date. Refrigerate.

Owner Justus Frank: “It is unique because we make our own brioche bun, serve it with Earth N Eats Farm Salanova butterhead lettuce and tomato, top it with Benton’s Tennessee country bacon, and finally our house-made pimento cheese.”

Mac & Cheese Burger

Quaker Steak & Lube (Various locations)

Quaker Steak & Lube? Why, yes! (A play on Quaker State motor oil, we’re guessing.) This burger’s topped with smoky bacon, American and cheddar-Jack cheeses and Quaker Steak’s gooey, savory mac & cheese. Served atop shredded lettuce, tomato, red onion and dill pickle chips.

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