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Is Big Jud's Still Open? Man v. Food Update (Boise, ID)

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As of September 2026, Big Jud's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

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What the source shows: The packet's website check showed a stale 2020 copyright, but a Yelp listing updated 2026-06 confirms current reviews, hours, and menu at the same address.

  • Season / episode Season 2, Episode 11
  • Original air date
  • Address 1289 S Protest Rd, Boise, ID 83706

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What happened after Man v. Food?

S2E11 featured Big Jud's, a Boise burger stand known for its Big Jud Special, a one-pound cheeseburger central to an eating challenge that, according to Yelp, more than 1,000 customers have completed. The menu also includes items such as the Super Bacon Burger and Bleu Bacon Burger, per Yelp. A Yelp listing for the location at 1289 S Protest Rd, updated 2026-06, showed 312 reviews and hours of Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. (Yelp).

Featured on Man v. Food

Season / episode
Season 2, Episode 11
Original air date
Episode title
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What was featured
the one-pound Big Jud Special cheeseburger and eating challenge
Role
Featured restaurant
Name on the broadcast
Big Jud's

Frequently asked questions

Is Big Jud's still open in 2026?

As of September 2026, Big Jud's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

What happened to Big Jud's after Man v. Food?

S2E11 featured Big Jud's, a Boise burger stand known for its Big Jud Special, a one-pound cheeseburger central to an eating challenge that, according to Yelp, more than 1,000 customers have completed. As of September 2026, Big Jud's is listed open on Yelp, reviewed by our team on September 7, 2026; not yet independently confirmed through direct contact.

Where is Big Jud's located?

1289 S Protest Rd, Boise, ID 83706. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.

What season and episode of Man v. Food featured Big Jud's?

Season 2, Episode 11 of Man v. Food, first aired October 14, 2009.

What do reviews say since Man v. Food?

A Yelp listing for the location at 1289 S Protest Rd, updated 2026-06, showed 312 reviews and hours of Monday through Saturday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. We summarise what dated sources report; we do not publish our own rating.

Is Big Jud's still using the Man v. Food menu or branding?

The menu also includes items such as the Super Bacon Burger and Bleu Bacon Burger, per Yelp. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.

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Address
1289 S Protest Rd, Boise, ID 83706
Venue type
restaurant
Official website
bigjuds.com

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Sources

  • Yelp — https://m.yelp.com/biz/big-juds-boise

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