One giant pancake wouldn’t be enough for this challenge, but top it with a 10-egg scramble of your choice of 4 toppings along with cheese and potatoes and now we’re talking! The Grand Slam Challenge at Batter Up Pancakes seems to be one of the most delicious mixtures of breakfast food you can imagine. On a regular day this thing would feed between 4 and 6 people, but in order to complete the challenge you must attack it all by yourself and pray that you come out alive. Seriously though, this thing is bigger than a pizza!

Where: Batter Up Pancakes
2 Locations in Fresno, CA
http://www.batteruppancakes.com/

Challenge: The Grand Slam Challenge consists of 25 fluid oz. of old fashioned buttermilk pancake topped with a 10-egg scramble with 2 cups of country potatoes, 1 cup of chedder & jack cheese and then 4 toppings of your choice, 1 cup each.
Time Limit: 45 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: Free T-Shirt, a Coffee Mug, Picture on the Wall of Fame and your money back ($32.99 value)
Rules: Can’t leave your seat and finish in the time limit, that’s it. Be sure to ask your server for official rules just in case.

Watch this amazing video of Matt “Megatoad” Stonie as he absolutely demolishes this challenge in ~6 minutes. Our buddy Naader has also completed this challenge, but not with that kind of speed.

[Picture courtesy of Batter Up Pancakes]

Man v. Food Nation traveled down the Pacific Coast Highway in California last night and to top it all off was a BBQ challenge fit for a king. The Brahma Bull Challenge at Rib Line is an enormous BBQ sandwich that is sure to make you never want to eat BBQ again… wait, what are we saying, there’s nothing that could make me not want to eat BBQ again. Bring on the challenge!

Where: Rib Line
12308 Los Osos Valley Rd
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
805-543-7427 | http://www.ribline.com/

Challenge: The Brahma Bull BBQ Challenge consists of 3 lbs of tri-tip sandwiched between a 1 lb sourdough loaf, topped with the challengers choice of BBQ sauce or salsa. ($30)
Time Limit: 42 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: Free lunch at Ribline for as long as you hold the record.
Rules: None mentioned, but be sure to ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[picture courtesy of Man v. Food Nation]

It’s been a couple months since we posted a challenge and with Man v. Food Nation started, I’m not sure why we haven’t… but in any case here’s another one for all you pizza lovers out there. Don’t worry though, if 30 inches seems like more than you can handle you can bring a friend along to help out. So what are you waiting for, be the 35th team to ever complete this challenge and become immortalized on the wall of fame forever!

Where: Luigi’s at the Beach
3210 Mission Blvd
San Diego, CA 92109
858.488.2818 | http://www.luigisatthebeach.com

Challenge: 30″ Cheese Pizza (you can add an ingredient if you want, but it’s going to add to your food intake so think about it).
Time Limit: 1 Hour
People: 2
Prize: If completed the pizza is free, you get your pictures on the wall of fame and a free t-shirt.
Rules: No bathroom breaks, no throwing up, no leftovers, no leaving.

[Thanks to Erik for the information and the picture]

Lumpy’s Diner has a total of 3 food challenges for you to attempt if you’re in the area, but the No. 3 “The Intimidator” is the most recent, and possibly largest, addition to their food challenge menu. I couldn’t find an official weight of the challenge, but it is said to stand over 8 inches tall on the plate once it’s all said and done. Just one look at all of the food that goes into this massive food challenge and I knew there was no way I could complete this monster. Check after the jump for a video of a cute, tiny, girl attempting this challenge.

Where: Lumpy’s Diner
5891 Lone Tree Way
Antioch, CA 94531
925-778-5867 | http://www.gotlumpys.com

Challenge: The No. 3 “The Intimidator” challenge consists of the following: 1.5 pounds of hash browns, six eggs, one pound of cheddar cheese, 2 pieces of bacon, 2 sausage patties, 1 thick-slice ham, 1 hot link linguica, 15 ounces of gravy, 1 hamburger patty, 1 chicken-fried steak patty and 2 biscuits.
Time Limit: 1 hour
People: 1
Prize: If completed in the time limit the meal is free ($35 value), free t-shirt and name on winners plaque.
Rules: No rules mentioned that I can see, but make sure to ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[image courtesy of ContraCosta Times via Yahoo]

Video after the jump

Another Man v Food classic the “Special #2″ at the Orochon Ramen in Los Angeles, CA. If you’re looking for an extremely spicy challenge then this is exactly what you’re looking for. With broth made from 10 different types of chilies your mouth is sure to be on fire by the end of this one, it’s definitely not the ramen in a cup I’m used to from college.

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Where: Orochon Ramen
123 Onizuka St. Suite #303
Los Angeles, CA 90012
213-617-1766 | Yelp

Challenge: Honestly not even sure what all is in the Special #2 besides jalapeno peppers, noodles and a broth made from 10 different chilies.
Time Limit: 30 Minutes
People: 1
Prize: Picture on the “Wall of Bravery”
Rules: None that I know of other than the time limit, but be sure to ask your server before attempting this challenge.

[picture courtesy of the Food Proof]

I’m a huge fan of hot dogs, but this challenge is seriously ridiculous. At the time of filming, only one person had ever completed this challenge so if you think you have what it takes, head on down to Knucklehead Hot Dog Diner (Formerly Parker’s Hot Dogs) with an empty stomach and see if you can take down the Knucklehead Challenge. Adam was unsuccessful in his attempt, but that doesn’t mean that you can’t do it!

Where: Knucklehead Hot Dog Diner (Formerly Parker’s Hot Dogs)
7456 Foothills Blvd
Roseville, CA
916.782.0338 | Yelp!

Challenge: Knucklehead Challenge consists of a 5 lb chili cheese dog that is sure to blow you away. Five 10″ hot dogs topped with 3 lbs. of chili, cheese, onions, tomatoes and pickles all topped with a pound of fries.
People: 1
Time Limit: 20 Minutes
Prize: Meal is Free
Rules: Other than the time limit, I don’t think there are any, but make sure to ask before attempting the challenge.

[image courtesy of Travel Channel's Man v Food]

Do you like chickens? Ok, maybe eggs are more your thing, if so you’re going to want to head down to the Broken Yolk Cafe in beautiful San Diego, CA and set your sights on the Broken Yolk Special. The entire meal fills a 15″ pizza pan consisting of a 12 egg omelet along side home fries and biscuits. Do you have what it takes to devour this monstrosity?

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Where: Broken Yolk Cafe
Multiple Locations Around San Diego
http://www.thebrokenyolkcafe.com

Challenge: Broken Yolk Special consists of A dozen-egg omelet filled with mushrooms, onions, American cheese and smothered with our chili and more cheese. On the other half of a 15-inch pizza pan is a generous pile of homefries and two biscuits.
People: 1
Time Limit: 1 Hour
Prize: Omelet is free if completed and your name on the Hall of Fame Plaque
Rules: None mentioned other than time limit.

[image courtesy of Travel Channel's Man v. Food]

Do you have what it takes to destroy Godzilla? Well if you don’t think you can handle the vicious monster what about the Godzilla Roll Challenge? Consisting of 6 pounds of seafood (although one commenter swears it’s more like 9 lbs so be warned), this sushi platter is sure to make all other sushi plates feel inadequate.

Where: Sushi Delight
2117 Pacific Coast Hwy
Lomita, CA 90717
310.530.1725 | www.sushi-delight.com

Challenge: The Godzilla Roll Challenge consists of 6 pounds of sushi roll topped with a special blend of house sauce.
Time Limit: 1 Hour
People: 1
Prize: Entry on the Wall of Fame, a Free T-Shirt and of course your meal is free ($34.95 value).
Rules: Looks like the only rule is the time limit, but make sure to check with your server before attempting.

[picture courtesy of Sushi Delight, thanks for the submission guys]

Are you an amateur eater looking for your claim to fame? Do you think you can handle a 28″ pepperoni pizza by yourself in less than an hour? And finally, are you in the Southern California area? Well seriously, what are you waiting for, head on down to LW Pizza right now and try your luck at the LW Pizza Eating Challenge. 5 amateurs have attempted the challenge and all 5 have failed miserably. Big Ben Monson apparently came by and finished the challenge in 20 minutes 15 seconds without even breaking a sweat, but that’s not who this challenge is for, this is for amateurs only. Be prepared to show ID and have your name “googled” before attempting the challenge to keep it fair for the true amateurs.

Where: LW Pizza
1716 Clark Ave.
Long Beach, CA 90815
562.985.0422 | http://www.lwpizza.com

Challenge: LW Pizza Legend Eating Challenge: 28″ Pepperoni Pizza consists of 46 oz. of pizza dough, 38 oz. of mozzarella cheese, 16o pepperoni slices, 16 oz. of pizza sauce, makes 30 slices, equivalent of 4 large pizza weighing in at 7 pounds of food.
Time Limit: 1 hour
People: 1
Prize: If completed the pizza is free ($29.99 value), plus $100 cash and $100 gift certificate to LW Pizza
Rules: Cannot be a professional/competitive/IFOCE eater, must bring your ID and your name will be “googled” to determine professional status as far as eating. Once you complete the challenge in an hour or less you cannot attempt the challenge again.

[Thanks to Jason at LW Pizza for the information and pictures]

Don’t want to travel all the way to Hawaii to take on the Mac Daddy Pancake Challenge then head on over to Rick Jone’s Cafe in California for your shot at 5 ginormous pancakes that are sure to leave you feeling full. Nothing tastes better than breakfast food slathered with syrup so why waste a huge meal on a pizza when you can have pancakes!

Where: Rick Jone’s Cafe
44719 Hwy 96
P.O. Box 1666
Seiad Valley, CA 96086
530.496.3360 | http://users.sisqtel.net/rjones

Challenge: Finish 5 1-inch thick oversized pancakes
Time Limit: 2 Hours
People: 1
Prize: If completed, Pancakes are free ($12 value) and you get a free t-shirt and hat.
Rules: None mentioned other than time limit, but be sure to ask your server for official rules.

[image courtesy of Women's Day]