National Hamburger Day is May 28, and Bowlero has two legitimate answers to the occasion. The Double Smash Burger and the Bistro Bacon Burger are both on the menu, and if your crew can't agree on which to order — the right call is both.
A night on the lanes is already a better plan than most. Add two burgers worth talking about and a round of drinks, and May 28 becomes the kind of Wednesday that still comes up on Friday.
Double Smash Burger vs. Bistro Bacon Burger
The Double Smash Burger keeps it clean and focused. Two juicy quarter-pound smashed patties, melted American cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and Bowlero's signature sauce on a toasted bun. The smash technique means maximum crust, minimum fuss — both patties caramelized across the surface, stacked with toppings that complement without overcomplicating. It's the burger that disappears fastest at the table.
The Bistro Bacon Burger is the one people take photos of. Two quarter-pound smashed patties with bacon, American cheese, onion jam, bacon aioli, and crispy onion straws, served with classic fries. The onion jam brings a savory-sweet depth that makes every bite taste intentional, and the crispy onion straws add a crunch that keeps the whole thing interesting from the first bite to the last. This is National Hamburger Day energy — something worth ordering on purpose.
Bowlero's full menu rounds out the table with plenty of shareable starters and drinks to match. The burgers are the centerpiece, but there's no shortage of things to order around them.
Bring the whole crew
Everything at Bowlero is better in a group, and National Hamburger Day is no exception. Half the table orders the Double Smash, the other half goes Bistro Bacon, and suddenly there's a real debate going on between frames. That's the kind of night people actually want to come back for.
The lanes keep the energy up and the phones down, which means the food gets actual attention — and two burgers this good deserve it. Check out Bowlero experiences for everything else you can layer into the evening.
Make it a proper event
For groups doing National Hamburger Day right, a lane reservation is the floor, not the ceiling. Bowlero's Adult Social Events packages take the logistics off your plate — dedicated lanes, food and drink packages, and a setup that works for larger groups without anyone scrambling at the counter. Book your event ahead of time and show up ready to eat.
Whether you're bringing six people or sixteen, May 28 has a lot more going for it with two great burgers and a Bowlero lane underneath you.
Find your Bowlero this National Hamburger Day
The Double Smash and the Bistro Bacon are both waiting. Find your closest center with the Bowlero location finder and check Bowlero specials before heading in. National Hamburger Day is once a year — your crew knows what to do.