Applebee's 2 for $25: The Best Combos by Savings, Protein and Calories
Pick the right entrées and the 2 for $25 saves close to $24. The combos that save most, pack the most protein and keep calories in check.
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Applebee's Guides and Tips
The menu tells you what Applebee's serves. These guides help with the rest: which deal to pick, what to ask for, and how to eat well there without overthinking it.
Applebee's "Yummy Bowls" Are Mostly Gone: What Replaced Them (2026)
Applebee's Irresist-A-Bowls shrank from five to two — the Crispy Orange Chicken and Homestyle bowls are gone. What's on the menu and the closest replacements.
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Applebee's Lima, Ohio: Both Locations, Hours & What to Order (2026)
Applebee's Lima, Ohio: Elida Road and Roschman Avenue — both open 11 AM to midnight daily. Addresses, phones, happy hour, delivery prices and deals.
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Applebee's Halloween 2026: Hallowings Bucket & Spooky Sips Guide
Applebee's Halloween 2026: the $12.99 Hallowings Bucket (Oct 25–31), $6 Spooky Sips cocktails and the $4 mocktail through Nov 15, and why the $1 Dollar Zombie isn't back.
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Is the Applebee's Dollarita Back? The $1 Margarita in 2026
The national $1 Dollarita run ended July 31, 2026, and no national return has been announced. What's in it, whether it's back anywhere, and the cheapest cocktails.
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Applebee's Really Big Meal Deal in 2026: Is the $9.99 Deal Still Worth It, and Which Entrée to Order
Applebee's Really Big Meal Deal is still $9.99 in October 2026: three sandwiches, endless fries dine-in, a drink. Which entrée wins, and when 2 for $25 wins.
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Applebee's Appetizers, Explained: What Each Starter Is Actually Like and How to Order for Your Table
What each Applebee's appetizer actually tastes like, how far it stretches for 2, 4 or 6 people, the calories and protein per person, and how to order smarter.
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Applebee's 2 for $20: What Happened to It (2026)
Applebee's 2 for $20 is gone nationally — the official deal is now 2 for $25. Why it changed, where $20 still shows up, and today's cheapest deals.
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Applebee's Catering in 2026: What $10 a Person Actually Gets You
Applebee's catering runs about $10 a person: trays for 6-8 or 10-12, no minimum, 2-hour notice at select locations. What to order for 10, 25 or 50 guests.
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Applebee's Sizzlin' Skillets in 2026: What Each One Is Actually Like, and Which to Order
Applebee's Sizzlin' Skillets return from $12.99: Cheesy Chicken, Scampi, Garlic Sirloin and the Bourbon Street pair — calories, taste, and which to order.
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Applebee's 2 for $25 vs Chili's 3 for Me: Which Saves a Couple More?
Applebee's 2 for $25 vs Chili's 3 for Me: two base-tier 3 for Me meals cost $21.98 vs $25 — but Applebee's wins premium picks and the shared appetizer.
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Applebee's Holiday Hours 2026: Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's
Is Applebee's open on Thanksgiving or Christmas? Most locations close Christmas Day; Thanksgiving hours vary by franchise. Full 2026 holiday schedule.
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Applebee's 2 for $25 Upcharge Guide (2026): Which Items Cost Extra?
Which Applebee's 2 for $25 items carry an upcharge? Full list of premium picks with typical $2.50–$3.00 fees, plus how to check your local menu.
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Applebee's 2 for $30 Menu: Premium Tier Explained (2026)
Applebee's 2 for $30 (October 2026): what's included, the premium entrées with calories and allergens, 2 for $30 vs $25, and whether the upgrade is worth it.
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Applebee's Lunch Menu 2026: What's Real, What It Costs & Lunch Hours
Applebee's has no national lunch menu. Real October 2026 lunch prices: featured picks $15.99–$16.99, the $9.99 Really Big Meal Deal, and when 2 for $25 wins.
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Applebee's Secret Menu (2026): Orders That Actually Work
No official secret menu — but real swaps save: grilled Oriental Chicken Salad cuts 660 calories, any soda goes dirty for $1, and 2 for $25 swaps to two salads.
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Applebee's Gluten-Free Menu (2026): What Has No Wheat
Applebee's has no gluten-free kitchen. The entrées and sides that list no wheat, with calories, and what to tell your server about celiac disease.
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If you're eating with someone else tonight, start with the 2 for $25 guide. It's the deal most tables end up ordering, and a couple of smart picks make a real difference to what you get for the money.
Eating solo or just want a better plate? The ordering guide covers the simple requests that change a meal, like ordering sauce on the side or swapping your fries.
Avoiding gluten is trickier at a chain kitchen, so the gluten-free guide explains what to order and what to say to your server. And if you're wondering whether the $1 margarita is back, the Dollarita guide has the latest.
Looking for prices rather than advice? The full menu with prices and current deals pages have everything laid out.