Salt Lake Engineer Completes the Ultimate Crown Burgers Challenge
On December 23, 2024, Salt Lake City engineer Bryant Heath achieved something many thought impossible—or at least medically inadvisable. Heath, known for his quirky social media posts documenting the city’s interesting spots, became the first person to “summit the eight crowns,” a challenge inspired by the beloved Crown Burgers locations across Salt Lake Valley.
The “eight crowns” refers to the eight Crown Burgers locations spread across the valley, from Layton in the north to Sandy in the south, and as far west as West Valley City. The name “eight crowns” came from a story Heath wrote years ago about the origins of fry sauce, in which Crown Burgers owner Mike Katsavenas referred to the locations as the “seven crowns.” Since then, a new location opened in Holladay, adding a crucial eighth stop to the challenge.
For Heath, this journey felt akin to summiting the highest peak on each continent—a feat he humorously compared his Crown Burgers challenge to. The restaurant is known for its signature Crown Burger, a quarter-pound patty topped with pastrami, lettuce, tomato, cheese, and Thousand Island dressing. The menu also features a Greek selection, with Heath declaring the gyros as some of the best in the state. While Crown Burgers is beloved for its delicious yet hearty meals, eating at all eight locations in one day was a tall order—one Heath took on with both gusto and humor.
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He started his challenge early in the morning by visiting the South Salt Lake Crown Burgers drive-thru, where he ordered a breakfast sandwich. From there, he headed to the Layton location and followed up with a junior cheeseburger to prepare for the day ahead. The next stop took him to the North Temple location, where he enjoyed a souvlaki stick. By the time he reached the downtown location on 200 South, he opted for baklava—a lighter choice to help digest everything he’d consumed so far.
He then made his way southward to the Millcreek Crown Burgers, which he described as the best location for its medieval-style décor. After a mixed meat gyro, Heath moved on to the Holladay express location for a quick order of fries. By the time he reached the Sandy location, however, he was full to the brim, so he opted for a strawberry milkshake rather than another burger.
The final stop was in West Valley City, where he met his friend Ali Vallarta, who bought him the last Crown Burger of the day. Six hours after starting, Heath had completed his mission, which left him incredibly full—and a little too satisfied. As he put it, “I didn’t feel like I ever needed to eat again.”
Despite the extreme nature of the challenge, Heath reflected on the significance of his accomplishment. “It resonated with people because it turned something ordinary into something slightly special,” he said. His quirky journey through Salt Lake’s culinary landmarks showed how even the mundane can become remarkable with the right perspective.
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Heath’s achievement—while lighthearted—has captured the imagination of many Salt Lake residents. Perhaps, it’s time for Utah to honor this monumental feat with a holiday. Every December 23rd could become “Crown Burgers Day,” where we celebrate the local legend who put $50, a tank of gas, and a whole lot of stomach capacity into a feat that not only fed him but inspired the community to seek out adventure in the everyday.
For now, we can all raise a fry sauce-covered onion ring in tribute to Bryant Heath, the unchallenged king of Utah’s Crown Burgers.
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