Giant Burger In Oregon Home Of The 5 Pound Burger Is A Foodie Feat

There are burgers, and then there are burgers. The oversized burgers at Giant Burger in Oregon definitely fall into the latter category. This Springfield spot is known for its behemoth burgers, from its triple “Bacon! Bacon! Bacon!” to its out-of-the-box specialty creations. But if you’ve got an appetite, there’s nothing that will satisfy you quite like their five-pound burger. This bad boy is on a whole other level entirely — a culinary conquest that will earn you serious bragging rights at the table.

Giant Burger in Springfield, Oregon, is legendary.

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This burger joint truly lives up to its moniker, creating some of the biggest, most crave-worthy burgers in the entire state.

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We’re talking face-sized burgers that tip the scales at one pound, two pounds… and even five pounds (and that’s just the beef).

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To be fair, everything at Giant Burger is super-sized.

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Here in America, we love a hearty meal, but the 5 LB Burger Challenge at Giant Burger is definitely a challenge.

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Giant Burger’s eponymous creation features five pounds of protein, plus an additional two pounds of bun and toppings.

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Five pounds of fries may or may not be included in the meal, but those are not required to complete the challenge. (Phew!) Participants have an hour to chow down; and if successful, this massive meal is on the house.

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If you’re still hungry for dessert, Giant Burger’s five-scoop sundae is the perfect ending to your five-pound meal.

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This epic conquest doesn’t have the best success rate, however.

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So if you decide to tackle this, you might want to do some extensive Rocky Balboa-level training beforehand.

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Few have dared to tackle the epic five-pound burger at Giant Burger… do you think you’re up for the task?

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Do you have what it takes to tackle this epic foodie feat? Be sure to click over to Giant Burger’s website for the official contest rules, and follow them on Facebook for drool-worthy pictures and weekly specials.