Look for outrageous burgers and freebies in May.
It’s National Hamburger Month, opening the door for promotions by restaurant chains.
Denny’s
Denny’s is the place to visit for outrageous creations.
The diner chain has a “Masters of the Universe” promotion going on that includes a He-Man Battle Burger. It costs about $16 and features a hamburger patty topped with pulled braised beef, bacon, white cheddar, and barbecue sauce.
There are also items named after other “Masters of the Universe” characters: Eternia’s Premium Breakfast Slam, with ice cream on top of buttermilk pancakes; Grayskull’s Epic Cracklecakes, silver dollar pancakes topped with popping candies; and Skeletor’s Dark Shakeverse,
“Masters of the Universe” is based on Mattel action figures that became the subject of a 1980s animated TV series. A cinematic reboot will hit theaters on June 5.
Denny’s also has a burger topped with a mozzarella stick and tomato sauce that is only available in a handful of locations.
It’s inspired by a video of a mosh pit in a Houston-area Denny’s that went viral in 2013.
The Mozz Pit is being served through June 2 at select restaurants in Houston, Miami, and Greater Los Angeles, according to a news release.
Here are the addresses provided by Denny’s.
- Arcadia: 7 E. Huntington Drive.
- Anaheim: 2080 S. Harbor Blvd.
- Costa Mesa: 3170 Harbor Blvd.
- Fullerton: 2920 E. Nutwood Ave.
- Garden Grove: 13302 Harbor Blvd.
- Santa Ana: 1501 17th St.; 2530 S. Bristol St.
- Stanton: 12924 Beach. Blvd.
Staff members at the Costa Mesa restaurant said it costs about $17.50.
Information: dennys.com
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Shack Shack
When it comes to deals, Shake Shack is offering free single burgers with a minimum $10 purchase throughout the month. Through Sunday, May 10, it’s a ShackBurger. After that, it’s a SmokeShack, May 11-17; a Bacon Cheeseburger, May 18-24; and once again a ShackBurger, May 25-31.
To claim the offer, order on the Shack App, website, or at an in-store kiosk. Use the code FREEBURGER.
Shake Shack also has sweepstakes to win free burgers for a year. To enter, visit swpp.me/e/burgeryear before June 1.
Information: shakeshack.com
More Deals
Other chains with current deals include Checkers & Rally’s, which are offering sandwiches with double patties for $3.49, including a cheeseburger, Sourdough Double Melt, and Spicy Double Chicken. checkersandrallys.com
Smashburger, which has a few locations in California, has $4.99 burgers and chicken sandwiches, including All-American Smash and Jalapeno Crema Smash. smashburger.com
National Hamburger Day falls on May 28, raising the possibilities of more deals.
So far, Jack in the Box has announced a free Jr. Jumbo Jack with any purchase of $1 or more. jackinthebox.com
And Farmer Boys loyalty members will be able to get a Big Cheese for $3.99 on that date. farmerboys.com