Reviewed by: Callie Morrison
Local burger joint giving away 200 free hamburgers on Presidents’ Day
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This evening, local restaurant On a Bun is giving back on Presidents’ Day by giving away 200 free meals—including a hamburger, chips and water—to the community.
On a Bun giving back on Presidents’ Day
If you haven’t made dinner plans for tonight, check out On a Bun. Get in line early enough, and you may even get a free meal!
Founded by Denise and Crystal Peterson in 2025, On a Bun is the mother-and-daughter duo’s second restaurant endeavor in downtown Birmingham. In 2014, the pair opened Yo’ Mama’s—a counter-serve spot offering Southern staples like chicken & waffles, burgers, and shrimp & grits—at 2328 Second Ave. North.
In 2025, Denise and Crystal moved Yo’ Mama’s to a new, larger location at 2024 4th Ave. N. Later that year, the duo opened their second restaurant–On a Bun—in the old Yo’ Mama’s space.
At On a Bun, every dish on the menu is served—you guessed it—on a bun. The joint offers seven bun-based meals, including:
- The All-American burger, with lettuce, tomato, onion, pickle and American cheese on a Brioche bun.
- The 4th Ave, with collard greens, mac n cheese and Cheddar cheese on a Brioche Bun.
- The Southside, with P.O.E. sauce, coleslaw and Cheddar cheese on a Brioche Bun.
Although the restaurant is typically closed on Mondays (and open 5-9PM Tuesday through Saturday), Denise and Crystal decided to open On a Bun on Presidents’ Day to give back to the community. Here are the details:
- On a Bun is giving away 200 FREE meals to customers on Monday, February 16, from 5PM to 8PM.
- The free meal will consist of one burger (regular or cheeseburger), a bag of chips and a bottle of water.
- To be eligible for a free meal, one must be present at the restaurant. One meal per person, first-come, first-served.
According to AL.com, On a Bun is also donating 100 meals to local organization Margins: Women Helping Black Women, to help feed homeless people in Birmingham.
Planning to go to On a Bun tonight for a free meal? Tag us @bhamnow to let us know!
