In this week’s restaurant menu news, top chains are rolling out value deals, fall flavors, and premium additions. Applebee’s is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 with an $8.99 Classic Burger or Cheeseburger and fries combo alongside its viral O-M-Cheese options featured all month. Sunny Street Café launched its fall lineup with returning favorite Pumpkin Pancakes, Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes, and new items like Pumpkin Chai Cold Brew. Meanwhile, Kura Sushi USA introduced its limited-time Kura Reserve menu through Sept. 24, highlighting flame-seared Alaskan black cod, Edo-style saltwater eel, and a Seared Miso Honey Cheesecake.
High-protein options and seasonal autumn treats dominate the latest juice and bowl menus. Beyond Juicery + Eatery expanded its breakfast lineup through Oct. 18 with new Protein Breakfast Scrambles and a bakery-inspired Cinnamon Roll Smoothie packing 19 grams of protein. Juice It Up! introduced its “Savor the Season” fall menu featuring a new Cold Brew Chia Pudding Parfait alongside the returning Horchata Smoothie. South Block debuted its fall creations early, showcasing an organic acai-based Apple Crisp Bowl for $12.99 and a creamy Pumpkin Pie Smoothie for $10.99.
Limited-time pizza promotions and Oktoberfest flavors are bringing major variety to fall dining. Polly’s Pies rolled out German-inspired fare through Oct. 12, serving Brat & Eggs, Pretzel Bites with beer cheese, and Pumpkin Dream Pie. Pizza Inn brought back its sweet-and-spicy Pepp Rally Pizza through Oct. 30 in partnership with Dr Pepper for an SEC Championship game-day sweepstakes. Celebrating its 15th anniversary, Blaze Pizza is offering an 11-inch, 2-topping pizza for $6.85 on Sept. 15 for rewards members using code BLAZEBDAY.
Major sports bar and dining concepts are rounding out the season with expansive menu updates and game-day value. Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom launched its Cheers to Cheese menu through the football playoffs, pairing new items like the Asiago Cheese Dip Platter with weekly craft draft and wing specials. Twin Peaks rolled out new weekday lunch deals under $10, an expanded six-way Peaks Sampler, and all-day items like the Smoked Bone-In Pork Chop. Finally, Dog Haus debuted its largest menu evolution with 33 new and updated dishes, introducing a dedicated Grilled Chicken category alongside new smashburgers and loaded fries.
Applebee’s Celebrates National Cheeseburger Day with One-Day $8.99 Burger & Fries Deal
On Sept. 18, Applebee’s isn’t letting National Cheeseburger Day pass without offering its Classic Burger or Classic Cheeseburger paired with fries for $8.99. Guests can also enjoy cheesy menu items all month long, including the viral O-M-Cheese Burger and the new O-M-Cheese-adilla Burger featured on the 2 for $25 menu.
Sunny Street Café Brings Back Fan-Favorite Pumpkin Pancakes with Fresh Takes on Fall Brunch
Sunny Street Café launched its limited-time fall menu featuring returning favorites like Pumpkin Pancakes topped with cinnamon butter and tres leches drizzle alongside fair-style Pumpkin Spice Donut Holes. Guests can also enjoy new seasonal additions through autumn, including a scratch-made Pumpkin Roll Muffin, Pumpkin Chai Cold Brew, and an Apple Cider Mimosa.
Kura Sushi USA Reveals New Kura Reserve Menu Featuring Flame-Kissed Black Cod and Sweet, Savory Saltwater Eel
Kura Sushi USA introduced a limited-time Kura Reserve menu highlighting flame-seared Alaskan black cod and traditional Edo-style saltwater eel, available through Sept. 24 while supplies last. Featured at Kura Revolving Sushi Bar locations, the lineup includes dishes like the Seared Teriyaki Black Cod, Seared Miso Jalapeño Black Cod Roll, and Edo-Style Anago, along with a Seared Miso Honey Cheesecake for dessert.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Expands Breakfast Menu With Protein-Packed Fall Favorites
Beyond Juicery + Eatery launched its high-protein fall lineup available through Oct. 18, headlined by new Protein Breakfast Scrambles in Bacon & Avocado, Chicken Sausage & Pepper, and customizable options served with salsa or harissa. Guests can also sip on the new Cinnamon Roll Smoothie, which blends cinnamon, honey, almond butter, vegan protein, and almond milk for a bakery-inspired treat packing 19 grams of protein.
Juice It Up! Introduces “Savor the Season” Menu With New Flavors, Functional Options and Returning Favorites
Juice It Up! launched its fall “Savor the Season” menu for a limited time, featuring the new Cold Brew Chia Pudding Parfait layered with cold brew coffee, chia seeds, hemp plus granola, coconut flakes, and honey. The seasonal lineup also brings back the fan-favorite Horchata Smoothie, blending almond milk, non-fat yogurt, banana, dates, cinnamon, and chia seeds for a cinnamon-spiced autumn treat.
South Block’s Fall Lineup Arrives with the Apple Crisp Bowl and Pumpkin Pie Smoothie
South Block debuted its fall menu early ahead of the autumn season, showcasing the new $12.99 Apple Crisp Bowl layered with an organic acai base, organic granola, fresh apples, almond butter, pumpkin seeds, and cinnamon. Guests can also grab the new $10.99 Pumpkin Pie Smoothie, which blends real pumpkin, maple syrup, banana, mango, and pumpkin spice topped with a swirl of cocowhip.
Polly’s Pies Brings Oktoberfest Flavor to the Table With Seasonal Favorites and German-Inspired Fare
Polly’s Pies rolled out its autumn lineup through Oct. 12, featuring German-inspired dishes like Brat & Eggs, the Mattern Sausage Platter, Pretzel Bites with beer cheese, and a Pretzel Burger alongside Pumpkin Pancakes. Guests can also indulge in seasonal bakery treats like Pumpkin Dream Pie and Pumpkin Maple Crunch Muffins, plus Pumpkin Spice Drip Coffee available through November.
Pizza Inn and Dr Pepper Bring Back the Pepp Rally with SEC Championship Sweepstakes, Sending One Winner to Atlanta
Pizza Inn brought back its fan-favorite Pepp Rally Pizza for a limited time, featuring house-shredded whole-milk mozzarella, traditional and cup-and-crisp pepperoni, Yellowbird Blue Agave Sriracha Sauce, Mike’s Hot Honey, and herb-spiced Magic Butter. Guests can order the sweet-and-spicy pie while entering the SEC Championship Sweepstakes powered by Dr Pepper through Oct. 30 for a chance to win an Atlanta game-day trip and weekly prizes.
Blaze Pizza Celebrates 15 Years with $6.85 Birthday Pizza Deal
Blaze Pizza is celebrating its 15th anniversary on Sept. 15 by offering an 11-inch, 2-topping pizza for $6.85. Rewards members can score the digital deal by applying promo code BLAZEBDAY when ordering online or through the app.
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom Kicks Off Cheers to Cheese Menu and Weekly Gameday Deals
Old Chicago Pizza + Taproom launched its limited-time Cheers to Cheese menu running through the football playoffs, featuring the Asiago Cheese Dip Platter, The Steakhouse Burger, and the Spicy Double Cheese Pepperoni Pizza. Guests can pair the cheese-forward lineup with four new flavor-infused margaritas or score weekly game-day specials on wings, large pizzas, and craft drafts on game nights.
Twin Peaks Debuts New Menu with Bigger Shareables, More Ways to Customize and Lunch Under $10
Twin Peaks debuted a major menu update featuring weekday lunch items starting under $10 alongside an expanded six-way Peaks Sampler. The rollout brings new daytime options like the Good as Cluck Chicken Sandwich and Chicken Snackers, plus all-day additions like the Smoked Bone-In Pork Chop, Street Corn Quesadilla, and customizable dip trios.
Dog Haus Debuts 25 New Menu Items in its Biggest Menu Evolution in 15 Years
Dog Haus unveiled its largest menu evolution to date, introducing 33 new and reimagined items anchored by a dedicated Grilled Chicken category. Available now, the expanded lineup features grilled chicken sandwiches like the Cali Chick and Santa Fe alongside fresh creations like the Hogfather dog, Bacon Onion Jam smashburger, Pretzel Bites, and Garlic Cotija Fries.
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