United Way Leeds & Grenville’s Ultimate Burger Battle Campaign Raised Over $5,000

More than 2,000 Burgers Sold at Participating Establishments during the November 1–30, 2025

Brockville – The United Way Leeds & Grenville’s Ultimate Burger Battle held during the month of November has raised over $5,000, with more than 2,000 burgers sold at participating establishments.

The 2025 campaign saw 13 eateries participate, each devising a unique burger creation to sell throughout the month. At the end of it all, United Way Leeds & Grenville delivered special awards to the top-performing restaurants and thanked everyone for their participation by celebrating their efforts with a big cheque.

The most coveted award is ULTIMATE BURGER of the YEAR. After tallying the scores, Stoodley’s Kitchen and Beverage (9 Water St, Elgin) came out on top, making their Smoke Show the Ultimate Burger of 2025. It featured: two 3oz fresh chuck smash patties seared to perfection and stacked with crispy bacon, melted cheddar, crispy fried onions, shredded lettuce, pickles, and a sweet smoky BBQ sauce — all on a toasted brioche bun. Big crunch, bigger flavour.

Over the course of the month, 7 ambassadors were asked to sample the burger menu at each restaurant and rank them on presentation, taste, originality and overall execution. Cedar Valley Golf & Country Club (7041 County Rd 29, Elizabethtown) was runner-up with their True North Burger, and 1000 Islands Brewery (65 King Street West, Brockville) took 3rd with their Better Mac Burger.

The United Way thanked event sponsors: Henderson Digital Marketing & Printing, Hometown TV12, Giant FM 103.7 and MyFM 104.9 for bringing Leeds and Grenville a burger month with purpose, blending flavour with philanthropy and competition.

“We are grateful to our community partners who elevated this event and made it possible with more than $7,000 provided through gift-in-kind support,” said the United Way of Leeds & Grenville.

The title of Most Ultimate Burgers Sold will be awarded to Karra’s Burgers & Fries (329 Stewart Blvd, Brockville), which sold a total of 431 Pump Up The Jam burgers.

Finally, throughout the month, fans were able to vote for their favourite burger, with the top three receiving the People’s Choice award. People’s Choice Ultimate Burger will be awarded to:

• 1st Place: Karra’s Burger & Fries (329 Stewart Blvd, Brockville)
• 2nd Place: Stoodley’s Kitchen and Beverage (9 Water St, Elgin)
• 3rd Place: Sam’s Grill (50 King St E, Brockville)

“On December 12, local leaders from Rideau Lakes joined us at Stoodley’s Kitchen and Beverage to celebrate their impressive accomplishment in this year’s Ultimate Burger Battle. Mayor Hoogenboom recognized the restaurant’s strong contribution to local economic development, while United Way highlighted how their participation demonstrates the strength of rural communities and what is possible when an establishment fully embraces this event,” said the United Way in a press release.

Located in the heart of Rideau Lakes, a municipality of nearly 11,000 residents, Stoodley’s delivered outstanding results. Not only did they earn the highest scoring burger at 92% but they also achieved the second highest number of burgers sold and the second highest number of People’s Choice votes.

Funds raised through the Ultimate Burger Battle support local food initiatives that provide nutritious food to individuals, families and seniors in need throughout our community.

To learn more, please visit https://www.uwlg.org/.