Food challenges across America offer a wild ride for thrill-seekers and food lovers alike. Are you ready to test your limits and see if you can conquer these monstrous meals?
1. The Big Texan Steak Ranch’s 72-Ounce Steak Challenge (Amarillo, Texas)
Finish a 72-ounce steak, shrimp cocktail, baked potato, salad, and roll in under an hour. This iconic challenge has been a staple since 1960, attracting competitive eaters from around the world.
2. Molly’s Cupcakes 6-Pound Cupcake Challenge (Chicago, Illinois)
Devour a 6-pound cupcake filled with your choice of filling and topped with heaps of frosting. You have just 30 minutes to finish this behemoth treat.
3. The Kitchen Sink at San Francisco Creamery (San Francisco, California)
Tackle a massive sundae made with three bananas, eight scoops of ice cream, eight toppings, whipped cream, toasted almonds, and cherries. You must finish it in 30 minutes to win.
4. The Fat Sandwich Company’s Big Fat Ugly Sandwich (Champaign, Illinois)
Eat a sandwich loaded with every fried item on the menu, including burgers, chicken tenders, mozzarella sticks, and more. You have one hour to consume this 12-pound monster.
5. The Jumboli at Pizza Rita (Spokane, Washington)
Conquer a gigantic 7-pound stromboli stuffed with pepperoni, sausage, and mozzarella cheese. This challenge gives you just one hour to savor every bite.
6. The Kodiak Arrest at Humpy’s Great Alaskan Alehouse (Anchorage, Alaska)
Face off against a massive seafood platter featuring wild Alaskan king crab, three pounds of salmon cakes, six pounds of beer-battered cod, and sides. You have one hour to clear your plate.
7. The Inferno Soup Challenge at Nitally’s ThaiMex Cuisine (St. Petersburg, Florida)
Survive 48 ounces of insanely spicy soup made with ghost peppers and other fiery ingredients. You get 30 minutes to finish and another five minutes to endure the afterburn without relief.
8. The 12-Egg Omelet Challenge at Beth’s Café (Seattle, Washington)
Eat a 12-egg omelet filled with chili, cheese, and hash browns, served with a heap of toast. You have one hour to clean your plate.
9. The Pho Garden’s Pho Challenge (San Francisco, California)
Slurp down two pounds of noodles and two pounds of beef in a large bowl of pho. You have one hour to finish this steaming, flavorful soup.
10. The Bear Paw Burger Challenge at Kooky Canuck (Memphis, Tennessee)
Devour a 4-pound burger topped with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion, and pickles, served with a pound of fries. You get 60 minutes to complete the challenge.
11. The 11-Pound Carnivore Pizza Challenge at Big Mama’s & Papa’s Pizzeria (Los Angeles, California)
Team up with a friend to eat an 11-pound pizza covered in meats like pepperoni, sausage, ham, and bacon. You have just one hour to share this colossal pie.
12. The Four Horsemen Burger Challenge at Chunky’s Burgers (San Antonio, Texas)
Endure a burger topped with jalapeños, serrano peppers, habanero sauce, and the infamous ghost pepper. You have 25 minutes to finish this blistering burger and another five minutes to survive without any relief.
13. The Ultimate Destroyer Challenge at Papa Bob’s Bar-B-Que (Kansas City, Kansas)
Consume a 12-inch hoagie piled high with four types of meat and two types of cheese, plus toppings and a pound of fries. You have 45 minutes to demolish this barbecue beast.
14. The Donut Challenge at Round Rock Donuts (Round Rock, Texas)
Polish off a 2-pound donut in less than 10 minutes. This Texas-sized treat is sweet and fluffy, but the clock is your enemy.
15. The 8-Pound P’Hamburger Challenge at Denny’s Beer Barrel Pub (Clearfield, Pennsylvania)
Finish an 8-pound burger with toppings and a bun in under two hours. This challenge is not for the faint-hearted or those with a small appetite.
16. The Big Fat Fatty Challenge at Fat Sal’s Deli (Los Angeles, California)
Eat a 27-inch sandwich filled with cheesesteak, chicken fingers, mozzarella sticks, fries, and onion rings in 40 minutes. You’ll need a huge appetite and determination to win.
17. The 5-Pound Burrito Challenge at Jack-N-Grill (Denver, Colorado)
Devour a 5-pound burrito stuffed with beans, rice, pork, green chili, and cheese. You have one hour to enjoy every bite of this hefty burrito.
18. The Ice Cream Sandwich Challenge at Creole Creamery (New Orleans, Louisiana)
Eat eight scoops of ice cream sandwiched between two giant cookies, all within 30 minutes. This sweet challenge is perfect for those with a serious sweet tooth.
19. The 72-Ounce Sirloin Challenge at Sayler’s Old Country Kitchen (Portland, Oregon)
Finish a 72-ounce sirloin steak, salad, soup, and bread in an hour. This challenge dates back to 1948 and remains a Portland tradition.
20. The Monster Challenge at Great Steak & Potato Company (Various Locations)
Eat a giant 2-foot-long cheesesteak loaded with steak, cheese, and toppings. You have 45 minutes to tackle this meaty challenge.
21. The Carnivore Challenge at Big Pie in the Sky (Kennesaw, Georgia)
Join forces with a friend to eat an 11-pound pizza topped with pepperoni, ground beef, and sausage in one hour. This challenge is designed for serious pizza lovers.
Are You Up for the Challenge?
Whether you have a sweet tooth or a craving for something savory, these food challenges offer a thrilling way to test your limits. Grab a friend, bring your appetite, and see if you have what it takes to conquer these monstrous meals!
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