🏆 Congratulations to Hey Burger in Hazlet!

After more than 22,000 votes were cast, Hey Burger earned over 54% of the vote to win the 2026 Jersey Shore Burger Playoffs, presented by Cuttler Produce.

Hey Burger
Hey Burger
Hey Burger

In addition to ultimate burger bragging rights, Hey Burger takes home a $10,000 Townsquare Media advertising campaign to help spread the word about their incredible burgers across the Jersey Shore.

A big congratulations as well to our runners-up, Texas Roadhouse (Holmdel) and Off The Hook Restaurant & Bar (Highlands), along with all of the outstanding local restaurants that participated in this year's competition.

Thank you to everyone who voted and supported their favorite local burger spots. The response was incredible, making this one of our biggest and most engaging local promotions of the year.

🍔 Congratulations again to Hey Burger -- your official 2026 Jersey Shore Burger Playoffs Champion!

Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media
Townsquare Media

A big thank you to our presenting sponsor, Cuttler Produce -- Fresh. Local. Jersey Proud. For generations, Cuttler has been delivering farm-fresh quality to New Jersey families and restaurants, and there's no better partner to help crown the best burger at the Shore.

About Cuttler Produce—Fresh. Local. Jersey Proud.

For generations, Cuttler Produce has been serving New Jersey families and restaurants with farm-fresh fruits, vegetables, specialty items, and quality ingredients that help make every meal unforgettable. From backyard cookouts to some of the best burger spots at the Shore, Cuttler Produce is committed to delivering freshness, flavor, and top-quality products across the Garden State.

That’s why they’re the perfect presenting sponsor of the Jersey Burger Playoffs -- celebrating the local restaurants, big flavors, and hometown pride that make New Jersey burgers the best around.

Learn more at CuttlerProduce.com.

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