IT’S time to grill or be grilled.

20 Locations
APril 10-26

2026 LOCATIONS

Please be sure to check restaurant operating hours before arriving.
Some restaurants may require a reservation, while others have limited or outdoor seating. Prices vary between location ($15-$25)

the ultimate comfort
food battle!

The Big Cheese Smackdown: a friendly but serious grilled sammie smackdown is back! Bringing together the most creative culinary minds in our area to compete in the cheesiest challenge of the year. Each sandwich is a unique creation, limited only by the chef's imagination and the basic rule: it's gotta be a grilled cheese.

BIG CHEESE PASSPORT

As you visit each participating restaurant, use your passport to rate their sandwich, jot down tasting notes, and track your favorites. Will you find the perfect balance of crispy, gooey goodness? Only your taste buds can decide! Complete your passport by visiting multiple locations, then cast your vote to help crown this year’s ultimate grilled cheese champion. Passports will be available at all participating restaurants.

2024 WINNER

A huge congratulations to Georgian Hills Vineyards for taking home the title of Best Grilled Cheese in the 2024 competition! Their winning creation, “Major Yum Meltdown” , wowed the community with its incredible flavor, creativity, and perfectly melted goodness.

We also want to extend a big thank you to all of the amazing restaurants that participated, as well as everyone who came out to taste, vote, and support local businesses. This event wouldn’t be possible without you!