Pearly Baker's Launches New Super Bowl Chili Tradition

Local favorite restaurant introduces interactive Chili Challenge for Super Bowl Sunday

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

After 29 years of participating in the annual community Chili Cookoff, Pearly Baker's in Easton, Pennsylvania is turning the page and launching an exciting new tradition under its new ownership. For the first time in nearly three decades, Pearly Baker's will not be competing in the Chili Cookoff. Instead, the restaurant is inviting the community to celebrate Super Bowl Sunday with a massive in-house Super Bowl Party and Pearly Baker's very own Chili Challenge.

Why it matters

This move marks a significant shift for Pearly Baker's, a beloved local institution that has been a fixture in the annual Chili Cookoff for nearly three decades. The new Super Bowl Chili Challenge represents an opportunity for the restaurant to honor its past while also introducing something fresh and interactive for its customers.

The details

Guests will be able to enjoy a $10 Chili Flight, served all day on Super Bowl Sunday, featuring three signature recipes: Tara's Chili, Philip's Chili, and Chef Josh's Chili. Customers will vote for their favorite chili, and the recipe with the most votes will earn a permanent spot on the Pearly Baker's menu. In addition to the Chili Challenge, Pearly Baker's will also be offering a Super Bowl Buffet featuring all your Pearly Baker's favorites for $25 per person.

  • Pearly Baker's has participated in the annual Chili Cookoff for 29 years.
  • The new Super Bowl Chili Challenge will take place on Super Bowl Sunday, 2026.

The players

Pearly Baker's

A beloved local restaurant in Easton, Pennsylvania that is launching a new Super Bowl Chili Challenge under its new ownership.

Tara

One of the chefs at Pearly Baker's who has created a signature chili recipe for the Chili Challenge.

Philip

One of the chefs at Pearly Baker's who has created a signature chili recipe for the Chili Challenge.

Chef Josh

One of the chefs at Pearly Baker's who has created a signature chili recipe for the Chili Challenge.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What they’re saying

“This is our way of honoring Pearly Baker's long tradition while also introducing something new, fun, and interactive for our guests. We're excited to let our customers decide which chili becomes part of Pearly Baker's future.”

— Pearly Baker's Ownership (EINPresswire.com)

What’s next

The winning chili from the Pearly Baker's Chili Challenge will be officially announced after the Super Bowl concludes.

The takeaway

Pearly Baker's is embracing change and innovation by introducing a new Super Bowl Chili Challenge that allows customers to help shape the restaurant's future, while still honoring its long-standing tradition of participating in the annual Chili Cookoff.