Smashburger® is turning up the heat this summer with a new menu built on bold flavors, culinary craft, and unbeatable value. The “Summer of Smash” celebrates Smashburger’s iconic culinary swagger and signature smashing technique, while delivering premium quality at a price that respects the wallet.
The lineup showcases a range of craveable new offerings like All-Angus Big Dogs, Loaded Sides, the return of the fan-favorite Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash and more. Designed to elevate the art of the Smash, the new menu leans into premium ingredients, creative innovation, and the taste obsession that made Smashburger a household name.
“Smashburger was built on the iconic, craveable technique of the OG Smash, and with this menu, we’re building on our culinary legacy, focusing on quality, flavor and innovation,” said Tom Ryan, Co-Founder of Smashburger. “These elements have always been the driving forces of our brand, and now with ‘Summer of Smash,’ we’re taking the love of craveable great taste to the next level.”
Introducing the $4.99 All-The-Time Menu
For the first time ever, Smashburger is launching a nationwide $4.99 All-The-Time Menu that delivers unbeatable value while staying true to the iconic sear and flavor Smashburger is known for. Featuring the All-American Burger, Deluxe Burger, and the new Americana Big Dog, this menu redefines expectations of what’s possible with Certified Angus Beef® and Angus Beef – making premium, crave-worthy quality more accessible than ever.
Meet the All-Angus Big Dogs
Smashburger’s new All-Angus Big Dogs are made with 100% Angus Beef and weigh in at a quarter pound each. Split and butter-grilled, they’re served on a toasted New England roll and topped with bold, great-tasting classics. Options include:
- Americana Big Dog: Ketchup, mustard, sweet relish, diced red onions
- Bacon Cheese Big Dog: Applewood smoked bacon, creamy cheese sauce, aged shredded cheddar
- Chili Cheese Big Dog: Creamy cheese sauce, all-beef chili, aged shredded cheddar
- Chili Cheese Jalapeño Big Dog: Creamy cheese sauce, all-beef chili, aged shredded cheddar, jalapeño slices
Go Big with Loaded Sides
It’s not just about the entrées. Celebrating a love for bold flavor freedom and endless variety, Smashburger is taking fan-favorite sides – like SmashFries, Smash Tots, Crispy Brussels Sprouts and more – to the next level too. Guests can now make loaded sides a reality, by adding cheese, bacon and cheese, chili cheese, or chili, cheese, and jalapeños to any other side, creating 32 different combinations.
Additional “Summer of Smash” Highlights
- Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash: Back and better than ever, the Smoked Brisket Bacon Smash features authentic Texas smoked brisket, slow smoked for over 14 hours using hardwoods for rich, deep flavor. Served on a soft, buttery Parker House Roll, this burger delivers a smoky experience that’s sure to satisfy both new and returning guests.
- Create Your Own: A new way to fully customize the burger experience! From bun to protein, cheese, toppings, and more, guests now have unlimited possibilities to build their perfect smash burger, just the way they like it.
- The new Chilled Chicken Chef Salad is a fresh, tasty, and protein-packed option for guests, while the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Shake handspun with premium Häagen-Dazs® ice cream is the perfect cool-down treat.
“With this new menu launch, we’re expanding our offerings to bring standout variety to the table, without ever compromising on the taste, quality, and value that define our brand,” said Jim Sullivan, President at Smashburger. “Whether you’re craving something classic or bold, our new lineup offers something for everyone, all at a price that keeps us more than competitive.”
Starting today, guests can enjoy the new $4.99 All-The-Time Menu and other limited time “Summer of Smash” items at Smashburger restaurants nationwide. For more information about Smashburger and its new menu offerings, please visit www.smashburger.com.
Smashburger Locaions:
Summer restaurant week kicks off tonight and runs through July 27th. This week of 3 course dining deals began in 2005 (when I was President of the local restaurant association). At the height of it’s popularity over 55 local eateries participated offering meals for $20.05, with the cost going up a penny each year. As times have moved on and food costs have risen the 3 course meal has survived, but the price point has changed a lot due to rising food costs, with restaurants offering meals from priced between $20.25-$55.25. Just over 20 restaurants have been announced for this summer’s promotion. A few businesses are also offering lunch options. Please double check the hours for your destination as many of them are not open all days during the promotion. One dollar for each meal will be donated to the MVRA Education Foundation.
Sunday, July 20th is National Ice Cream Day! Whether you prefer soft serve, sundaes, ice cream sandwiches or anything in between, ice cream is a sweet treat that’s universally loved, especially on a hot summer day.
To celebrate, we’re launching three weeks of soft openings, each one benefiting a local nonprofit close to our hearts:
The Mexican restaurant located inside La Poblanita Mexican Market opened quietly a couple of months ago. With a menu chocked full of authentic Mexican dishes with the specialty of the house being Tacos Al Pastor De Trompo, and Ceviche Tostadas. The menu is vast and starts with 5 appetizer selections, burritos, volcanes tacos, tortas, seafood, a section from the grill, kids selections, desserts and a full bar. It’s very reasonably priced with most entrees from $12 – 16 and portions that were quite large. I ended up taking home half my burrito it was so big and filling.
Tickets are now on sale for the 5th annual 
Grist has just announced an upcoming four part summer dinner series they’ll be hosting this summer. You can book just one or all four. On each night you’ll have your choice of seatings, either at 5 pm and 7:45 pm. You also have the option to add a wine pairing for each dinner for $45. Due to the nature of the event they are unable to accommodate modifications to the menu and cannot guarantee the ability to accommodate allergies. Reservations can be made 
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Emily Collins, the proprietor of The Root Beer Stande on Woodman, is celebrating her 17th anniversary of owning the business this Friday, July 11th. In sharing her story about acquiring the business she she told us she graduated from Stivers School for the Arts, left Dayton to attend Ohio University, where she received a Bachelors of Fine Arts degree. Upon graduation she returned to Dayton and struggled to find a job where she could use her degree. So she taught part time and worked in the food industry, as she had through high school and college. Her dad, who ran Klosterman Bakery came home one day told her the stand was for sale. Always wanting to own her own business, Emily decided she’d buy the place. So she went to the bank and says they looked at her like she was a crazy 24 year old, but suggested she put a business plan together.
As part of the 17th anniversary celebration they will have footlongs buy one; get one for $1.17. Hanks burgers and dogs are $7.17. Hank’s burgers will be the deal of the day today. Your choice of a hand crafted burger, fries, and a drink for $12.99. We suggest a frosty mug of Rootbeer.
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Ben & Jerry’s kicked off National Ice Cream Month by introducing three brand-new ice cream flavors.
