Applebee's legendary all-you-can-eat deal is back

Applebee’s legendary all-you-can-eat deal is officially back in business, with the American stalwart teaming up with a beloved tequila brand to celebrate the comeback.

If scanning boneless wings, bottomless riblets and succulent shrimp sounds like your idea of a good time, then look no further than Applebee’s, the casual dining hero that celebrated its 45th birthday last year.

On Monday (11 May), Applebee’s confirmed via social media that its limited-time AYCE promotion was back in its casual dining restaurants scattered across the nation.

“It’s a saucy, savory, All You Can Eat American summer at Applebee’s with the return of our fan-favorite All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp,” Michelle Chin, chief marketing officer at Applebee’s, said in a press release.

The exclusive deal allows customers to select one of the three proteins at a time, which will be served with endless bowls fries.

Applebee's has brought back its bottomless menu for a limited time (Angus Mordant/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

Crispy boneless wings are tossed in one of six sauces, including Classic Buffalo and Hot Honey Glaze, while the tender riblets can be slathered in either Honey BBQ, Hot Honey Glaze or Sweet Asian Chile sauce.

The latter is served with coleslaw alongside the standard fries portion.

Battered double-crunch shrimp is served with a cocktail sauce, coleslaw and fries, as per USA Today.

Applebee’s understands that there is only so much shrimp, chicken, and that one person can eat, so don’t be afraid to ask your server to mix-and-match your bottomless protein servings.

Fans are seemingly impressed, with one X user commenting: “America is back baby!!!”

“Finally something from ancient 90s times,” joked a second time.

Someone else has seemingly already made good on the limited-time deal. They typed: “I almost wasn’t gonna come to Applebees tonight but then I did and they have all-you-can-eat shrimp. I chose wisely.”

The all-you-can-eat deal allows customers to swap their protein sources (Applebee's)

“You worked hard today. You deserve all you can eat riblets for $15.99 at your local Applebee’s,” another fan wrote.

f bottomless food isn’t your vibe, then perhaps Applebee’s newly-launched cocktails will appease?

A Long Beach Tea, described as a West Coast twist on the classic Long Island Iced Tea, has arrived for $6.

It consists of STILL G.I.N. by Drr Dre and Snoop Dogg, Smirnoff vodka, Bacardi rum, triple sec, lemon sour and cranberry juice.

The drink is joined by a couple of margaritas, both of which are made with a Don Julio tequila base.

Served in a collectable cup, the Sunny Sipper Margarita features sweet Malibu coconut rum, a dash of blue curaçao, pineapple juice, and a lime garnish.

Meanwhile, Smirnoff vodka, triple sec and lime is shaken with the tequila to create the Belly Floppin' Melon Margarita.

There is also a non-alcoholic 'Rockin’ Poppin’ Shirley' made with lemon lime soda and grenadine with strawberry popping candy.

The alcoholic drinks come in collectable cups (Applebee's)

Applebee’s hasn’t confirmed whether the cocktails are permanent menu additions - so it’s probably worth testing them out sooner, rather than later.

If you don’t live close enough to an Applebee’s Grill and Bar, then perhaps you’re in the vicinity of Subway?

The beloved grab-and-go brand recently launched its first-ever value menu featuring 15 entrees, including Protein Pockets.

The budget-friendly menu is led by Deli Faves, a collection of deli-inspired, six-inch, fully-customisable subs, priced at $3.99 each and come in three varieties: Spicy Pepperoni, Ham & Salami, the B. L. T and the Cold Cut Combo.

And anyone who doesn’t drink alcohol may find McDonald’s new range of sodas and refreshers to be more appealing.

The thirst-quenching range, featuring a Dirty Dr Pepper spiked with vanilla and a cloud of cold foam, officially went live on 6 May.

“Our fans have an obsession with beverages — to them, drinks are more than just drinks. And soon, our beverages won't just be a reason you come to McDonald's, they'll be the reason," Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, McDonald's USA, said in a statement.

"We've taken the time to get this right, introducing new drinks that are hand-crafted with bold flavours and quality ingredients our fans can taste in every sip.”