Zodiac on a Bun: Your Dayton Burger Week Horoscope Has Arrived
By Alexis Larsen, Dine Out Dayton Correspondent, June 9, 2025
Get ready to chart your taste buds and align your appetite because the grill gods are smiling, the planets are sizzling, and Dayton Burger Week is back June 8–15 with a constellation of craveable creations.
Whether you’re ruled by the fire of Aries or the dreamy depths of Pisces, there’s a burger out there that was written in the stars just for you, and starting on June 8, it will be sizzling right here in the Miami Valley.
For seven glorious, grill-marked days, participating MVRA member restaurants across Dayton are crafting one-of-a-kind burgers for both lunch and dinner—starting at just $9.
We’re talking double smash patties, smoky tomato jams, mac ‘n cheese, fried pickles, house-made slaw, and sauces so good they might just change your birth chart. And while the full menu of burger creations is still under wraps (the stars do love a little mystery you know), we can confidently say that your taste buds are in for a cosmic joyride.
But wait—there’s more celestial magic! Snap a pic of your burger masterpiece, tag the restaurant and the Miami Valley Restaurant Association, and you’ll be entered to win gift cards. That’s right: eat burgers, take photos, win prizes. The universe has spoken.
Whether you’re a die-hard burger connoisseur or a casual carnivore with an Instagram filter and a dream, this is your moment to shine brighter than a deep-fried onion ring under a patio light.
Mark your calendars, round up your burger crew, and prepare your stomach for a week of saucy, stacked, star-approved satisfaction.
So grab a napkin and get ready: your Dayton Burger Horoscope is here—and it’s well done.
♈️ Aries – The Trailblazer
Burger: Smash Me Baby One More Time
Where: Agave & Rye
Address: 11 N Main St., Centerville
Phone: (937) 936-3742
Address: 7125 Fountain View Dr., Liberty Township
Phone: (513) 779-8226
Address: 2 N Market St., Troy
Phone: (937) 741-8226
Why it fits: It’s no secret that you’re bold and spicy, Aries. You don’t order medium rare — you order chaos. This burger’s combination of two smash patties, white cheddar, pork belly, Agave BBQ, tobacco onions, and ranch mirrors your fiery, adventurous Aries spirit and when you get this in your hands you will no doubt be smashing it.
♉️ Taurus – The Comfort Seeker
Burger: Bestie Burger
Where: All The Best Deli
Address: 5940 Far Hills Avenue, Dayton
Phone: (937) 999-4204
Why it fits: If comfort were edible, it would be your burger. Taurus, you appreciate the finer things and when it comes from All the Best Deli the name says it all. This house-made burger on a grilled challah knot with coleslaw, Swiss cheese, and Russian dressing offers the comfort you crave. Eat slow, nap hard, always enjoy.
♊️ Gemini – The Dual Personality
Burger: Pickle Crazy Burger
Where: Doubleday’s Grill and Tavern
Address: 101 E Alex Bell Rd, Dayton
Phone: (937) 436-4666
Why it fits: Is it a burger? Is it a pickle? It’s both! Gemini, your dual nature is satisfied with this dill-spiced patty creation topped with fresh dill pickles, provolone cheese, caramelized onions, homemade fried pickles, shredded lettuce, and creamy buttermilk dill sauce. Duality defines you and so does this burger. Your burger is a personality crisis on a plate — and it’s working
♋️ Cancer – The Nurturer
Burger: The Smokin’ Sally
Where: Cowboy Sally’s
Address: 7521 Gibson Street, Liberty Township
Phone: (513) 777-6328
Why it fits: Tender and emotional, you probably cried when Tank’s closed down. We did too, so no shame there. Cancer, your caring nature aligns with this burger that has thought of everything — two crispy-edged smash patties, butterkäse cheese, smoky tomato jam, caramelized onions, house mustard, garlic aioli, and crisp dill pickles on a toasted onion bun. One bite and you’ll text your ex. And your mom.
♌️ Leo – The Showstopper
Burger: Roadside Burner
Where: Crooked Handle Brewing Company
Address: 760 N Main St., Springboro
Phone: (937) 790-3450
Why it fits: You don’t just eat a burger — you make it a moment. You’re all about flair and presentation and this burger is calling your name. Your fiery and bold personality matches this burger’s daring combination of peanut butter, candied jalapeño, and Havarti cheese, making a show-stopping statement just like you. If your burger were a location, it would be in the front row at Levitt Pavilion … in sunglasses … after dark … rocking out. It’s how you roll.
♍️ Virgo – The Perfectionist
Burger: Mac-n-Cheese Burger
Where: Bunker’s Sports Bar and Grill
Address: 893 E. National Road, Vandalia
Phone: (937) 890-8899
Why it fits: No bite out of place. Virgo, your attention to detail is reflected in this meticulously crafted burger that fuses creamy mac and cheese and a juicy burger, reflecting your versatile personality. It is a balanced recipe that pairs savory flavors together to sing. This burger pays its taxes early just like you.
♎️ Libra – The Harmonizer
Burger: Dad Bod Smash Burger
Where: Loose Ends Brewing Company
Address: 890 South Main Street, Centerville
Phone: (937) 723-6328
Why it fits: Libra, your quest for balance is satisfied with this two patty burger’s harmonious blend of Swiss cheese, BBQ sauce, in-house brisket, bacon, and Southern coleslaw on a brioche bun, harmonizing flavors similar to how you balance all things in life. Your burger is a peace summit of flavors. You are diplomatic, but you still steal fries. You know you do, own it.
♏️ Scorpio – The Intense
Burger: Peppercorn Steak Burger
Where: Rip Rap Roadhouse
Address: 6024 Rip Rap Rd, Dayton
Phone: (937) 236-4329
Why it fits: Your perfect burger doesn’t tell you what’s in it — it’s dark, mysterious and possibly haunted. Scorpio, your deep and intense nature aligns with this robust burger featuring a fresh Angus chuck, brisket, and steak blend patty topped with provolone, sautéed onions, mushrooms, and house-made peppercorn sauce. This burger, with its mouth-watering blend of flavors, is as compelling as your personality.
Above: Rip Rap Roadhouse-Contributed Photo
♐️ Sagittarius – The Adventurer
Burger: Yeehaw Burger
Where: The Barrel
Address: 857 West Central Ave., Springboro
Phone: (937) 743-5995
Why it fits: Adventurous and worldly, you seek new experiences. This burger is a culinary journey — just like your life. Sagittarius, your adventurous spirit is captured in this burger’s bold flavors of Mexican cheese, an onion ring, BBQ sauce, and petal sauce, offering a flavorful journey. Take it to go — passport in one hand, burger in the other. Adventure awaits but you must be nourished properly.
♑️ Capricorn – The Traditionalist
Burger: Classic Cheeseburger
Where: The Famous Restaurant
Address: 953 S. Main St, Centerville
Phone: (937) 951-2422
Why it fits: Serious, solid and stacked like a tax return, your burger is built on no-frills beef with sensible toppings—because power doesn’t play. You schedule your burger consumption between meetings and make the meal as efficient as possible. Capricorn, your appreciation for tradition is reflected in this timeless classic cheeseburger, delivering straightforward satisfaction. A no-frills, high-quality burger that has stood the test of time, much like your enduring standards.
Above: The Famous – Contributed Photo
♒️ Aquarius – The Innovator
Burger: ABLE Burger
Where: The Last Queen
Address: 210 E Main Street, Enon
Phone: (937) 340-6032
Why it fits: Aquarius, your innovative nature is matched by this burger’s unique combination of local grass-fed beef, house-made Boursin cheese, caramelized onions, deep-smoked bacon, and dirty sauce on a toasted brioche bun. Your best burger moments are weird, wonderful, and taste even better when they’re available during a solar eclipse at a pop-up called “Burger Dimension.” Keep marching to your own beat – it’s working for you!
Above: The Last Queen – Contributed-Photo
♓️ Pisces – The Dreamer
Burger: Holly Burger (Vegetarian)
Where: The Last Queen
Address: 210 E Main Street, Enon
Phone: (937) 340-6032
Why it fits: Pisces, artistic and compassionate, you appreciate the finer things in life. Your dreamy nature aligns with this vegetarian burger featuring fried Blue Jacket Dairy halloumi-style cheese, dirty slaw, caramelized onions, lettuce, tomato, and crispy pickles on a toasted brioche bun. You don’t eat a burger, you experience it.
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Alexis Larsen is the Miami Valley Restaurant Association‘s Dine Out Dayton Correspondent and is The Dayton Dish food columnist for the Dayton Business Journal. Stay tuned for more articles from Larsen who has been covering local restaurants and food and dining for more than two decades. When she’s not out dining and writing on nights and weekends Larsen serves as the Chief of Philanthropy for Five Rivers MetroParks.