Long Island, NY (March 4, 2011) -- Applebee's is introducing the neighborhood to an affordable weekday lunch option that's a big improvement over brown bagging it. In an economy that has everyone tightening their belts, Applebee's brings to the table a weekday All-You-Can-Eat Soup, Salad and Bread lunch for the trim price of only $6.99. Now, guests can take advantage of the specially priced deal that runs Monday to Friday, from 11AM to 3PM.
"What we are offering is a weekday lunch that's easy on today's wallets. It's a better-for-you alternative to fast food," said Kurt Pahlitzsch, Director of Operations for Applebee's Long Island restaurants. "And, it's a great money saving value."
What about those who are budgeting calories? Applebee's has guests covered there, too. With its mix and match menu, guests can select from lower calorie options like Tomato Basil Soup at 220 calories and Spinach Salad at 220 calories or for $2 more choose a Shrimp 'n Spinach Salad that's only 250 calories.
As part of the new $6.99 All-You-Can-Eat menu, guests can opt for unlimited French Onion Soup, Tomato Basil Soup, Chili or the Soup of the Day (with daily selections like Broccoli Cheese, Chicken Tortilla, Potato Cheese Bacon, Chicken Noodle and New England Clam Chowder). They also receive limitless Caesar, Spinach or House salads and breadsticks.
For those who are craving a little more than greens, Applebee's will be offering their four popular specialty salads: Oriental Chicken Salad, Chicken Caesar Salad, Fried Chicken Salad and Shrimp 'n Spinach Salad for just $2 more. Depending on their appetite guests can order one or as many portions as they'd like.
For those who feel like adding something sweet to top off their meal, Applebee's has the perfect treat. For just $1, guests can finish their lunch with a delicious Brownie Bite that's served with a small scoop of vanilla ice cream.
The affordable All-You-Can-Eat menu is available at all Long Island Applebee's. To locate the Applebee's nearest you, visit www.applebees.com.