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Sept 2023 - Burger Bench wins Best Hamburger and People’s Choice Award - Escondido Eats

Burger Bench won “Best Burger” 2022 - Best of Escondido Eats Awards

Hosted by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce

Oct 20, 2022 - VetFest 2022 will be Nov. 11 along Grand Avenue - Escondido Times Advocate

July 20, 2022 - Napoleon Dynamite explodes in Escondido - Escondido Times Advocate

May 20, 2022 - Exploring the Escondido dining scene - The Coast News

Apr 19, 2022 - A revitalization of Escondido's historic downtown is underway - KPBS San Diego

Mar 15, 2022 - PRIMAL STYLE BURGER REVIEW 🍔 Burger Bench - Primal Style Burger Reviews

Burger Bench won “Best Burger” 2021 Best of Escondido Eats AwardsHosted by the Escondido Chamber of CommercePhoto by David Zumaya of My San Diego North County

Burger Bench won “Best Burger” 2021 Best of Escondido Eats Awards

Hosted by the Escondido Chamber of Commerce

Photo by David Zumaya of My San Diego North County


“Surfrider volunteers Gina Ruiz and Ana Marie Velasco with Burger Bench General Manager Aly Jeffery and Owner Derek Loranger”

Nov 22, 2021 - A drop of solution in an ocean of problems - Escondido Times-Advocate

Oct 10, 2021 - Peanut butter drive this month for Food Bank - San Diego Union Tribune

Sep 28, 2021 - Burger Bench is Ocean-Friendly - Discovering the Hidden Gems of Escondido

Aug 26, 2021 - Chamber welcomes Manzanita Roasting Co. - Times-Advocate, Escondido

Jul 27, 2021 - This Restaurant Has The Best Burger In San Diego - iHeart.com

Mar 29, 2021 - Burger Bench Escondido - The Delectable Duo

Nov 10, 2020 - New ‘purple’ tier restrictions take effect Saturday, officials say - Fox 5 San Diego

Nov 8, 2020 - Scouting a Six-Pack of Peaks on the ‘Tour de San Diego’ - Social Hiker

Jul 29, 2020 - In Escondido, outdoor dining expansion a boost for restaurateurs as virus surges - Fox 5 San Diego

Jul 24, 2020 - Outdoor Dining Options Expand & Abound In San Diego Area - Patch San Diego

Jul 19, 2020 - Downtown Escondido restaurants go alfresco to public’s delight - San Diego Union Tribune

Jul 18, 2020 - “Overwhelming” support for street side dining - Times-Advocate, Escondido

July 11, 2020 - San Diego restaurants get creative with outdoor dining under new restrictions - 10News San Diego

May 4, 2020 - New Life Church promo video

Mar 20, 2020 - Local restaurants offering take-out and delivery during coronavirus pandemic - Union Tribune

Jan 24, 2020 - Visit Escondido’s Zimmer waves goodbye - Times-Advocate, Escondido

Jan 1, 2020 - Gennifer Rose - The Modern Gal's Guide to Escondido, California

Sep 2, 2019 - Travel with a Local: Escondido, California - Don't let big city lights distract you from this inland oasis - Verily

Aug 23, 2019 - The Best Burgers in San Diego - Baitshop Nation

Aug 16, 2019 - San Dieguito River Valley kicks off popular Trails & Ales Hike Series - Rancho Santa Fe Review

Aug 15, 2019 - How big is San Diego’s craft beer industry? Bigger than Taylor, Kanye, Ed, the Eagles... - The San Diego Union Tribune

May 31, 2019 - San Diego Night Out: Dinner, Drinks, & A Show in Old Town Escondido - Edible San Diego

May 20, 2019 - Explore North County Inland - San Diego Magazine: Official 2019 Spring & Summer Visitor Guide

Mar 29, 2019 - Family Friendly Food & Drink – Escondido, CA - Adventures of a Working Mom

Mar 28, 2019 - Times-Advocate, Escondido - Local businesses looking forward to another Cruisin’ Grand

Jan 24, 2019 - Over 30 restaurants, 30 specials during “Dine Out Escondido,” beginning Sunday - Times-Advocate, Escondido, CA

Jan 14, 2019 - Moving to Escondido - Move Central

Aug 3, 2018 - Beer of the Week: Hopcondido - Burger Bench is mentioned as one of the few places to get this amazing beer

May 28, 2018 - San Diego's Best Burgers - San Diego Union Tribune

May 23, 2018 - Hike to Stanley Peak in Daley Ranch - SoCal Hiker

Mar 18, 2018 - Have a Seat at the Burger Bench - North County Daily Star

Jan 18, 2018 - Burger Bench Escondido - Cheat Day Eats

Jan 4, 2018 - 25+ Farm to Table Restaurants in North County San Diego (2018 Master List) - Your North County Local Lifestyles Guide

Sep 13, 2017 - Burgers for those with exquisite taste - San Diego Reader

June 13, 2017 - Weekend getaway to Escondido, California - Travel Photo Discovery

June 12, 2017 - Burger Bench. I Recommend! - the samantha blog

June 12, 2017 - 12 Perfect Restaurants to Celebrate Father’s Day in San Diego - Times of San Diego

June 8, 2017 - Escondido: Explore the craft breweries, culinary scene, and adventurous outdoors of this unique San Diego city - Visit California

June 5, 2017 - Comida, Comida, y Mas Comida Featuring... Burger Bench - Award-winning video made by Escondido's own Mission Middle School Students

May 30, 2017 - Burger Bench - A Girl and Her Lab (Blog)

Jan 10, 2017 - Dine Out offers a perfect recipe for restaurants, diners - The Coast News

Dec 8, 2016 - The 9 Best New Restaurant Burgers of 2016 - The Daily Meal

Dec 3, 2016 - Clue Avenue - Escondido Escape Room partners with Burger Bench to offer discount

Dec 1, 2016 - Look Who's Blogging - Wang Family bloggers visit Burger Bench in Escondido

Oct 11, 2016 - Brunches, Bakeries & Bistros - San Diego YouTube channel

Oct 6, 2016 - Finding our own way: San Diego - Life Untethered

Sep 21, 2016 - Burger Bench and an Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe - FINE Magazine: A Gluten Free dessert inspired by our own Mama's Ice Cream Pie

Sep 12, 2016 - Reba McEntire? No, it’s Kathy Griffin - Kathy Griffin visits Burger Bench

Sep 08, 2016 - How to Turn Customers into Brand Ambassadors with Burger Bench - Restaurant MBA Podcast

Aug 22, 2016 - Burger Bench - a Brand Story - Larimore Production Company video storytelling

Jul 01, 2016 - Trendspotting 2016’s New Burger Joints - Burger Business

Jun 09, 2016 - cali birthday vacation (with Burger Bench review) - meals & moves

Jun 08, 2016 - Daley Ranch’s Stanley Peak Hike (with Burgers) - Campfire Chic

Jun 02, 2016 - Burger Bench lunch in downtown Escondido, CA ~ offers gluten-free buns! - Gluten-Free with Wendi E.

May 27, 2106 - Best Burgers in San Diego For National Hamburger Day - ROCK 105.3

May 25, 2016 - San Diego's best neighborhood burgers - Union Tribune

May 18, 2016 - Burger Bench in top 5 of Best Burgers in San Diego - San Diego A-List

Apr 12, 2016 - San Diego's top 20 grilled cheese sandwiches - Union Tribune

Apr 09, 2016 - Flipping burgers proves successful for Escondido restaurant - Coast News 

Apr 01, 2016 - Burger Bench Diablo Burger, Salad Style - Running with SD Mom (See item#4)

Mar 23, 2016 - New casual dining treasures in the North - San Diego Union Tribune

Mar 02, 2016 - Burger Bench in Escondido - California Through My Lens

Feb 24, 2016 - State of the City: Escondido Mayor Sam Abed likes it - Escondido Grapevine

Feb 15, 2016 - Burger Bench in North County 4.5 out of 5 - NakedBurger 

Feb 14, 2016 - Burgers and Branding – A Beautiful Combination - Budzy Graphics

Jan 28, 2016 - Burger Bench offers uncommonly good fare - Valley Roadrunner

Jan 21, 2016 - Burger Bench, Review - The Charterian

Jan 20, 2016 - Episode 75 (Burger Bench Review) - Three B Zine Podcast

Nov 25,2015 - Neighborhood Guide: Escondido - San Diego Magazine

Oct 13, 2015 - Restaurateur eats up trails - San Diego Union Tribune

Mar 09, 2015 - Burger Bench – Small Business Success Story - Signs.com