Win Bragging Rights With These 4 Food Challenges In Tampa
Remember that Food Network show “Man vs. Food”? Food Network host Adam Richman would visit spots all around the country to take on their ridiculous food challenge. He tried a few food challenges in Tampa Bay, but unfortunately only a few of those places have survived since COVID.
I always wondered how someone could eat so much in a short setting and not want to be sick. Do you think they would capture some clips of the host “attempting” the challenge, but really have multiple people there to help him? Or do you think he really attempted to eat all that food over the years? Well, it had me thinking “are there any food challenges in Tampa worth trying?” and thankfully, Reddit came to the rescue.
Not sure if this Reddit user wants to gain 5 pounds overnight or wants to start their own internet series. But someone recently asked about food challenges in the Tampa Bay area. Many responses were jokes like the “Fast Food Challenge” (visiting 10 fast food drive thru’s and ordering the same thing as the car in front of you).
A lot of other Redditors were actually helpful and listed real food challenges around the Tampa Bay area. There were some others mentioned in the Reddit thread that we’re leaving off our list (for now), because there was no information about the challenge on the restaurants website or social media accounts.
Here Are 4 Food Challenges To Attempt in Tampa Bay
Madison Ave Pizza
Madison Avenue Pizza has one of the most popular food challenges in Tampa Bay. The “That’s What She Said” 32″ Pizza Challenge seems doable, until you come face to face with the massive pie. Challengers can have 2 people attempt to eat a 1-topping 32″ pizza in an hour. The winners receive their meal for free, shirts, and a photo on the wall. You MUST call to reserve your spot. Madison Avenue is located in Dunedin at 2660 Bayshore Boulevard, Dunedin. Click here for more info
Hampton Chocolate Factory
Located in the heart of Sparkman Wharf is Hampton Chocolate Factory. Did you know you could order a 5-POUND ice cream cone here? The Giant Cone Challenge would give you a serious brain freeze. You have to finish the entire 5lb cone in 8 minutes. If you succeed, you receive a “I Conquered The Giant Cone” tshirt and you get the $35 cone for free. You also can’t walk in and take on this challenge, but you can make a reservation here.
Personally, my tummy hurts just watching this guy attempt to eat 5lb of ice cream.
Doodle Noodle
This one is for the serious foodies. The Doodle Oodles of Noodles Challenge is packed with 5 different types of noodles, 5 different types of meat, 3 boiled eggs, cilantro, scallions, white onions, fried onions, fried garlic, and your choice of veggie or beef broth. I don’t even think I could get through half his challenge even if I had starved myself all day. If you can make it through this massive bowl, you’ll get the meal for free and can choose any piece of merchandise at Doodle Noodle. No reservations needed, but you can click here for more info.
Munchies 4/20 Cafe
You may have heard of this place from the Food Network show Man vs. Food. You’ll have to drive down to Sarasota to try this challenge, and warning, it’s not for the weak. You literally need to sign a waiver before trying this food challenge. The Fire In Your Hole challenge consists of finishing 10 wings tossed in the hottest sauce imaginable. Picture the hottest sauce on Hot Ones and multiply it by 10. Winners get a commemorative t-shirt and “eternal glory” and losers get shamed on the internet.
If you’re brave enough to try it, make a reservation at Munchies 4/20 Cafe.
