Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

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In this week’s restaurant menu news, top chains are leaning into fall flavors, value-packed combo meals, and returning fan-favorite menu items. Dunn Brothers Coffee leads the autumn beverage shift with its new Caramel Apple Dirty Soda and Pumpkin Pie Latte, while Cracker Barrel delivers homestyle savings with $9.99 Crispy Homestyle Chicken deals and seasonal apple treats. Meanwhile, Hat Creek Burger Company brings a Miami twist to Texas with its limited-time Classic Cubano sandwich.

Over in full-service and fast-casual dining, Denny’s expands options with customizable $9.99 Triple Play Combo Meals, and Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar upgrades its beverage experience across every location by partnering with Coca-Cola. Autumn bakery and beverage innovations continue as Panera Bread drops its popular pumpkin lineup, while Subway turns up the spice with its Doritos Hot Honey Nachos and new Swicy sandwiches.

Rounding out the updates, Perkins debuts its fall menu anchored by a $10.99 Burger, Fries and Pie deal, Whataburger launches its pocket-friendly More for $4 value menu, and Red Lobster brings back its famous dine-in Endless Shrimp experience. Pizza and nostalgia lovers also get plenty to celebrate with Papa Murphy’s introducing Grandma’s Pizza alongside the permanent return of Chunky Italian Sausage, while Taco Bell revives four 2016 menu icons including the Meximelt and Caramel Apple Empanada.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Dunn Brothers Coffee Pours Into Fall with Pumpkin Favorites and a New Caramel Apple Dirty Soda
Dunn Brothers Coffee rolls out its seasonal menu featuring returning hits like the Pumpkin Pie Latte and Iced Brown Butter Pumpkin Shaken Cold Brew alongside a new Caramel Apple Dirty Soda. Guests can also enjoy tasty food options throughout the season, including a new Pumpkin Spice Muffin and the Maple Waffle Chicken Sausage Breakfast Sandwich.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Cracker Barrel Welcomes Fall with New Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals, Seasonal Favorites and Free Kids Toy Promotion
Cracker Barrel’s autumn lineup features $9.99 Crispy Homestyle Chicken deals – including Loaded Maple Bacon and BBQ Smokestack options alongside Sauced Nashville Hot and Honey Butter varieties – through Oct. 18. Guests can also enjoy seasonal breakfast additions like Sweet Cream Caramel Apple Pancakes and French Toast, plus an Apple Cobbler Cheesecake and Granny Smith Apple beverages.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Hat Creek Burger Company Brings Miami-Inspired Cuban Sandwich to the Menu for a Limited Time
Hat Creek Burger Company is debuting its new Miami-inspired Classic Cubano, which layers sliced ham, Swiss cheese, tangy pickles, and crispy gluten-free breaded pork belly with Mojo Sauce and Happy Sauce on toasted Cuban-style bread. Guests can try this Texas take on the traditional favorite for a limited four-week run in honor of National Cuban Sandwich Day.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Denny’s Hits it Out of the Park with All-New Triple Play Combo Meals
Denny’s has introduced its customizable Triple Play Combo Meals, letting guests choose a drink, starter, and entrée starting at $9.99. Available now, options include starter picks like Maple Stuffed Donut Holes alongside new mains such as the Diner QP burger and Spicy All-American Slamwich, plus classic slams and sirloin steaks.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar Welcomes Coca-Cola as New Beverage Partner Across All Locations
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar has fully transitioned its beverage lineup to Coca-Cola products, serving options like Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Coke Zero Sugar, Sprite, Minute Maid Lemonade, Barq’s Root Beer, and Seagram’s Ginger Ale. Available now throughout the dining room and full bar, these fountain favorites pair alongside the chain’s signature custom burgers, hand-spun shakes, and giant salads.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Pumpkin Season Arrives Early: Panera Drops New Fall Bakery and Beverage Lineup
Panera Bread is bringing back its autumn favorites, including the Cinnamon Crunch Latte, Pumpkin Spice Latte, Pumpkin Cookie, and Pumpkin Muffie. Guests can enjoy these seasonal treats throughout the fall and early winter months.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Subway Turns Up the Heat with New Doritos Hot Honey Nachos
Subway’s returning Hot Honey Signature Swicy Collection features new Doritos Hot Honey Nachos piled with Monterey cheddar, fresh veggies, signature hot honey sauce, and a choice of chicken, steak, or extra cheese. Guests can also enjoy two new sandwich options – the Hot Honey Italian and Hot Honey Turkey Italiano – for a limited time through Oct. 26.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Perkins Serves Up Pumpkin Favorites and More Value This Fall with Burger, Fries and Pie Starting at $10.99
Perkins is launching its autumn menu on Aug. 26, featuring seasonal classics like the Maple Bacon Pumpkin Platter, Pumpkin Pie, and Iced Pumpkin Spice Cold Brew. Guests can also grab the all-day Burger, Fries and Pie combo starting at $10.99, which pairs a burger and fries with a slice of signature pie.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Whataburger Turns Up the Value: More for $4
Whataburger has launched its new More for $4 value menu, featuring four items for $4 each: the Bacon & Cheese Whataburger Jr., Whataburger Patty Melt Jr., Honey BBQ Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr., and Buffalo Ranch Chicken Strip Sandwich Jr. Guests can also upgrade any of these options into a meal by adding small fries and a drink for $3 more.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Endless Shrimp Returns To Red Lobster for a Limited Time
Red Lobster brings back its dine-in Endless Shrimp experience for a limited time, allowing guests to mix and match five distinct preparation styles. The all-you-can-eat lineup introduces new Garlic Bread-Crusted Shrimp alongside returning favorites like Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp, and Walt’s Favorite Shrimp.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Papa Murphy’s Answers Guest Demand, Bringing Back Beloved Chunky Italian Sausage with All-New Grandma’s Pizza
Papa Murphy’s is introducing its limited-time Grandma’s Pizza, a large rectangular pan pizza topped with creamy red sauce, classic marinara, whole-milk mozzarella, herb and cheese blend, and Chunky Italian Sausage starting at $14.99. The pan pizza and custom two-topping options are available through Oct. 18, while Chunky Italian Sausage makes its permanent return to the menu for any pizza order.

 

Restaurant Menu News from Dunn Brothers Coffee, Cracker Barrel, Hat Creek Burger Company, and More!

Taco Bell Brings the 2016 Vibes Back to Fans Nationwide With Decades #TBTB Menu
Taco Bell is reviving four iconic 2016 favorites for a limited time, featuring the Naked Chicken Chalupa, Beefy Crunch Burrito, Meximelt, and Caramel Apple Empanada. Fans can also order the Naked Chicken Chalupa as part of the $9 Discovery Luxe Box, which comes packed with a Cheesy Bean and Rice Burrito, Crunchy Taco, chips with nacho cheese sauce, and a medium drink.

 

 

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