In The
Spotlight

National Recognition, Local Pride

From our humble beginnings in Billings, Montana, to winning the World Food Championship, our journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Here's how the world has celebrated our championship burgers.

2016

World Champion

3

Award-Winning Burgers

Media Features

Featured On

Man Vs. Food

The Burger Dive was featured on the legendary Travel Channel show "Man v Food" with host Casey Webb!

National Television

Man v Food - Billings Episode

Casey Webb visits The Burger Dive in Billings, Montana to take on our world-famous burgers and experience what makes us champions!

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Challenge Feature

Man v Food - Epic Milkshake

Casey Webb tackles our legendary Wilcoxson's ice cream milkshakes - a Montana tradition and customer favorite at The Burger Dive!

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As Seen on Travel Channel

Man v Food with Casey Webb

Featured Achievement

2016 World Food Championship
Burger Champion

World Food Championships

2016 Burger Champion

Official Coverage

World Food Championships

"Burger Dive's Owner Wins The Big One as 2016 World Burger Champion"

Brad Halsten and The Burger Dive made history at the 2016 World Food Championships with the "I'm Your Huckleberry" burger, taking home the ultimate title of World Burger Champion.

Competing against the best burger chefs from around the world, Brad's innovative creation featuring Huckleberry Hatch chili barbecue sauce, bacon, goat cheese, arugula and roasted red pepper mayo captured the hearts and taste buds of judges, earning Billings, Montana its place on the world stage.

"The best burger in the world comes from Billings, Montana."

— NonStop Local Billings

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Championship Highlights

  • November 2016: World Food Championship Victory
  • Winning Burger: "I'm Your Huckleberry"
  • Competition: Beat chefs from around the world
  • Location: Orange Beach, Alabama

International Recognition

This victory put Billings, Montana on the culinary map and established The Burger Dive as a destination for world-class burgers. Our championship recipe is still served today!

More Accolades

Awards &
Recognition

Our journey to the top has been marked by numerous victories and accolades

National Television

Food Network South Beach

"Best of the Bash" winner at the prestigious Food Network South Beach Wine and Food Festival Burger Bash

The "Best of Bash" Burger
Gold Medal Winner

Taste of Billings 2016

Gold medal winner at Taste of Billings Summer 2016 competition

The "Jerk" Burger
First Place

Masters of BBQ 2012

First place in beef category at the 2012 Masters of the Barbecue Challenge

The "Jerk" Burger
Qualifier Win

Zoofari 2016

Winning burger at the Zoofari qualifying competition in Billings, Montana (September 2016)

The "I'm Your Huckleberry" Burger
Local Favorite

Billings' Pride

Beloved by locals and recognized as Billings, Montana's premier burger destination

Every Burger
International Fame

World Recognition

Featured in media outlets across the nation and recognized worldwide for championship burgers

Award-Winning Recipes

Taste The Champions

Try the award-winning burgers that have earned national and international recognition

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Press Coverage

Featured In
The Media

National publications, local news, and food critics celebrating our championship burgers

Billings Gazette

Burger Dive Claims Top Title at World Food Championships

Coverage of our historic World Championship victory

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Billings Mix

I Tried The Burger Dive's World Champion Burger

Local review of our championship-winning creation

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96.3 The Blaze

Montana Burger Dive Wins Title of World's Best Burger

Radio coverage of our championship victory

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Cat Country 102.9

The Burger Dive Coverage

Local radio station features and stories

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Food Network

Best Food in America - Montana

Featured in Food Network's Montana dining guide

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National Geographic

Bighorn and Beyond Road Trip

Featured in National Geographic Travel guide

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Billings Gazette

Brad Halsten to Judge Food Network Burger Competition

Our owner invited as expert judge

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The New York Times

A Rookie's Road Trip Through Montana

Featured in NYT Travel section

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NW Travel Magazine

Best Eats in Billings, MT

Featured in regional dining guide

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Only In Your State

Best Burger Joints in Montana

Featured as top Montana burger destination

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KULR8 News

Burger Dive Wins Big in Burger Bash

Local TV coverage of championship win

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KMHK

Billings Burger Dive Named Best Burger in Montana

State-wide recognition coverage

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PopSugar

2014 SOBEWFF Burger Bash Winners

National lifestyle publication feature

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PR Newswire

Chef Brad Halsten - Best of the Bash Winner

National press release coverage

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The Chive

Best Burgers in Every State

Featured as Montana's best burger

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Getty Images

South Beach Burger Bash Event Photos

Professional event photography archive

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Only In Your State

25 Must-Try Spots in Billings

Featured in Billings dining essentials

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World Food Championships

Burger Dive's Owner Wins The Big One

Official championship announcement

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Media Inquiries

Interested in featuring The Burger Dive? We'd love to share our story with you and your audience. Contact us for interviews, high-resolution photos, or additional information.