Ranking 15 Of The Most Brutal Eating Challenges Across The Northeast

The Northeast is home to some of the best diners in the United States and at those diners can be found some of the toughest eating challenges on planet earth. Today we are ranking 15 of the most brutal eating challenges in the Northeast region.

Next week I will tackle the Great Lakes region followed by the Pacific Northwest, Southwest, Texas, and then finish it off by ranking the toughest eating challenges in the South. But it all starts right here with 15 brutal food challenges and the accompanying videos.

Ranking 15 of the Toughest Eating Challenges in the Northeast

Inevitably, some eating challenge from your hometown or the adjacent town did not make this list. I’m sure you will let me know about it in the comments. If you feel like there’s an eating challenge that absolutely must be added here then drop it in the comments and I’ll consider adding it but for now we are rolling with these 15. Let’s get to it! Up first is a burger that most people couldn’t consume in a week…

1. 18,000 Calorie Burger Challenge

The 18,000 calorie burger eating challenge is located at Eagle’s Deli in Boston, Massachusetts. Challengers have to eat all 12lbs of meat with 24 slices of bacon, 24 slices of cheese, and 5 pounds of fries within the one hour time limit.

Winners receive a spot on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame and a $100 gift card. They also walk out of there approximately 15-pounds heavier than when they stepped into the restaurant an hour prior.

2. Oceanside Sandwich Shop’s Monstah Sandwich

The Monstah Sandwich at Oceanside Sandwich Shop in Hampton Falls, New Hampshire is a beast. Challengers get 53 minutes to finish it and should the down the sandwich in time the meal is free.

This challenge includes not one but two 20-inch subs. There is a progressive jackpot where each person that attempts it throws $5 into the jar and whenever someone completes it they get the money in the jar.

3. Chez Vachon Grand Poutine

The Chez Vachon Grand Poutine in Manchester, New Hampshire is an intimidating 5-pound plate of poutine, fries covered in gravy with cheese curds. Competitors get 60 minutes to devour the plate and should they succeed the meal is free, they get a spot on the the Chez Vachon Wall of Fame, and a commemorative t-shirt or hat.

On the plate there is 2.5 pounds of french fries, 1 pound of cheese curds, and 1.5 pounds of gravy.

4. Mister Bagel’s Breakfast Pizza

This challenge is just down the road from me at the moment and I’m tempted to give it a go. Challengers have 30 minutes to eat the 5-pound breakfast pizza at Mister Bagel’s in Portland, Maine that is topped with bacon, sausage, ham, scrambled eggs, and homemade cream cheese.

Those unfortunate souls who finish the 5lb pizza in under 30 minutes receive the breakfast pizza for free, a $100 cash prize, picture on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame, and a free t-shirt. Competitive eaters have downed it in 11 minutes so 30 should be plenty for the rest of us, right?!

5. Papa Pete’s Monster Pancake

On the surface, this one is only 3 pancakes. That seems totally doable, right? Well, they are each 14-inch pancakes and the total weight of the challenge is between 6-8 pounds.

Winners who down the three pancakes in Bennington, Vermont receive the meal for free, a congratulatory t-shirt, and a $40 prize. There is no official time limit for this challenge but challengers cannot leave the table or take long breaks at the table, they mut be actively eating throughout.

6. Mama Bear’s ‘The General’

‘The General’ at Mama Bear’s in Schuylerville, New York is ultimately just a massive breakfast. Competitors have 30 minutes to take down the eggs, toast, home fries, pancakes, and milk. Should they succeed they receive a t-shirt, picture on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame, and the meal is free. Less than 4% of people who attempt this challenge are able to complete it.

7. Graveyard Burger at Wagon Train BBQ

I’m very much in favor of burger eating challenges but this one is next level. The Graveyar Burger at Wagon Train BBQ in Schenectady, New York is a 5.5-pound burger ($70) where competitors have 30 minutes to eat the burger, fries, and onion rings. Should they complete it all in under 30 minutes they receive the meal for free, a spot on the Wall of Fame, and a t-shirt.

8. King Kong Omelette at The Hungry Monkey

Any challenge that has a 60-minute limit is going to be a beast. The King Kong Omelette at the Hungry Monkey in Newport, RI is a 15-egg omelette and in total the dish weighs up to 9 pounds. Winners get the meal for free, a commemorative mug, and a spot on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame.

9. Double Dog at Doogie’s

You know what’s better than a foot-long hot dog? A two foot-long hot dog. What’s better than that? Two of them. The Double Dog at Doogie’s challenge in Newington, New Hampshire is a 20-minute challenge where competitors must down both two-foot-long hot dogs in the allotted time.

This is over 4 pounds of food in 20 minutes. Should they win they get a spot on the restaurant’s Wall of Fame, a gift card, t-shirt, and a discounted meal.

10. Five Guys Flippin’ Pies’ Massive Pizza

Out at Five Guys Flippin’ Pies in Wolcott, Connecticut there is a ‘Massive Pizza’ challenge with a 10-pound pizza. Competitors get 60 minutes to complete and should they eat the 10-pound pie they get the meal for free and a t-shirt. It is a 28-inch pizza drowning in sausage and pepperoni. Normally, they only sell the pizza to two people because it’s that big.

11. New York’s Biggest Sandwich

At Sarge’s Delicatessen and Diner in NYC there is a 6-pound sandwich with 5 different types of meat known simply as New York’s Biggest Sandwich. Frankly, I’m shocked that Katz’s Deli or Carnegie Deli isn’t offering a bigger sandwich but this one claims the title of being the biggest. If someone finishes it in one sitting they receive a free t-shirt for their accomplishment.

12. Swingelly’s Brutal BBQ Challenge

Putting the word ‘Brutal’ in any food challenge is never a good sign. The Swingelly’s Brutal BBQ Challenge out in Long Beach, Long Island has a 60 minute time limit and it includes ribs, wings, brisket, pulled pork, turkey, rib tips, cornbread, mac & cheese, and collard greens.

During the challenge, the challenger may not leave the table for any reason. Want to give it a shot? It’s $55 to try for regular customers.

13. Morton Monster Extreme

This would be one heck of a way to start your day. The Morton Monster Extreme challenge includes SEVEN monster breakfast sandwiches that must be consumed in under 90 minutes at the Coffee Station in Morton, PA outside of Philadelphia. Victors receive ever-lasting glory, a spot on the Wall of Fame, a free t-shirt, and the meal is free.

14. GBMP Sandwich at The Kibitz Room

At The Kibitz Room in Cherry Hill outside of Philadelphia, competitors get 45 minutes to eat the GBMP Sandwich, cole slaw, and potato salad. It is a 6.5-pound sandwich that sells for $75 if they fail. If they succeed, the meal is free along with a spot on the Wall of Fame and a free t-shirt.

Cherry Hill Township outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. 45 minutes to eat the sandwich, cole slaw, and potato salad. If completed, the meal is free, spot on the Wall of Fame, and a free t-shirt. The sandwich itself is an absolute beast and includes half-pound portions of turkey, corned beef, pastrami, roast beef, and brisket stacked and layered between pieces of bread, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing, and healthy vegetables. It also has 5 different types of pickles and two sides.

15. Brick Lane Curry House Phaal Challenge

Located throughout several locations in NYC, the Brick Lane Curry House offers up a Phaal Challenge of the spiciest curry on earth. Of all the eating challenges on this list this is the only one I’ve tasted. We ordered a bowl of the Phaal Curry on the side just to try it and honestly, I think I could complete this challenge. It aligned with my spice preference. Winners receive a spot on the Wall of Fame after completing the bowl.