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Between the Buns

2026 WINNERS

Congratulations to our 2026 Between the Buns winners!

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Judges' Choice: The Sand Bar & Grill

People's Choice: Tied for 1st Place! Russo's Pizzeria Bar & Grille  -  OpenRoad Brewery

 

Same time next year?!

2026 Handheld Entries

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4 One 2 Distillery

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The Bourbon Pineapple Sensation!: Bourbon Pork, creamy Guacamole, crisp lettuce, sweet corn, and the showstopper: our tangy, house-made Pineapple Salsa! It's the perfect balance of smoky, sweet, and fresh.

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Auction House Cafe

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​PB&J Banana Rama:Peanut butter and Jelly with bananas, deep fried, drizzled with chocolate, and dusted with powdered sugar

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C's Pizza & BBQ

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​The Smokehouse Melt: House-smoked brisket layered with sautéed onions and melty Swiss, pressed between thick-cut garlic-toasted sourdough with a drizzle of BBQ sauce of your choice.

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Curley Cone

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Italian Chicken Grilled Cheese: Dive into tender diced chicken breast smothered in a tomato based sauce seasoned with herds, garlic, and onion. Topped with not one, not two, but three different cheeses; provolone, mozzarella, and Parmesan for the extra bit, and gooeyness, three perfectly prepared mozzarella sticks. All between two slices of sourdough bread grilled to golden perfection with dipping sauce.

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Bay Pointe Bar & Grille

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The Gun Lake Huntsman: Shaved prime rib, Swiss cheese, caramelized onions, smoked horsey garlic aioli, sourdough bread, house made chips.

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Hilliards Corner Lounge

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Shrimp Po' Boy: Crispy fried shrimp on toasted French bread with lettuce, tomato, pickles, and zesty remoulade. Simple, bold, and straight out of the Gulf.

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McDuff's Bar & Grille

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​Big Clucking Dill: Battered chicken, bacon,pickle, lettuce, and a house made Dill aioli. Served with a pickle and choice of side.

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OpenRoad Brewery

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Patty Melt: Two quarter pound patties, housemade garlic aioli, beer braised onions, and cheddar cheese on toasted sourdough bread.

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Russo's Gun Lake

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The Russo Philly: Toasted hoagie roll filled with shaved ribeye, sautéed onions and peppers topped with creamy smooth provolone cheese. Choose between our house-made horsey sauce or kick up the heat with our bada boom sauce for a nice finish! Served with house-made chips and a pickle spear.

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Salvino's Ristorante Sports Bar & Grille

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Bourbon Pan Fried Chicken Club: Pan fried chicken patty served on a toasted Brioche Bun and topped with Bacon, Swiss Cheese, lettuce, tomato, onion and Bourbon Mayo. Served with a side of our homemade chips!​

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Sand Bar & Grill

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Shrimp Po' Boy: A Shrimp Po' Boy on a cheddar jalapeno hoagie roll with southern fried shrimp, cucumbers, and covered in a southern remoulade coleslaw.

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Southern Spoon

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Southern Biscuit Breakfast Sandwich: A southern breakfast sandwich on a cheddar biscuit with a chicken sausage patty, topped with an egg and smothered in a bacon jam.

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Wayland Hotel & Bar

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The 6…7….. !: Triple Custom Burger Blend, Topped w/ Custom Sweet & Savory BBQ Sauce, American Cheese, Hotel Queso, & Crispy Chopped Brisket! Who knew 6…7…. tasted so Good!

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Wayland Main Street / DDA

Holli McPherson - Executive Director

103 S. Main Street

Wayland, MI 49348

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Tel: 269-525-2323

director@downtownwayland.com

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