National Cheeseburger Day 2020: Where To Score Steals & Deals

CALIFORNIA — During such a trying year, Californians can take comfort knowing one day is set aside and fast approaching to celebrate the humble and delicious cheeseburger.

This year, National Cheeseburger Day falls on Friday, Sept. 18. And to help us celebrate, several restaurants throughout the Golden State are stepping up with special offers and meal deals.

Peruse the list, find favorites near you, and enjoy!

NOTE: Double-check with your restaurant locations to confirm participation with the various promotions.

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APPLEBEE'S: For one day only — Friday, Sept. 18 — the eatery is offering its Burger Bundle for $8.99. The deal includes any "Handcrafted Burger" on the menu (options include the Quesadilla or Whisky Bacon burgers), plus an order of classic fries and a soft drink. Price and participation may vary by location. Restaurant finder here.

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BURGER KING: Dine for a mere three bucks with one of these deals: a $3 Double Cheeseburger Meal (one double cheeseburger, small fries and small drink); or a $3 Snack Box (one cheeseburger, medium fries, 10 nuggets and a small beverage). See offer details here.

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DENNY'S: Just in time for National Cheeseburger Day, the chain has launched two, new cheeseburger-friendly Family Packs: the four-serving Cheeseburger Pack; and the Breakfast & Cheeseburger Combo Pack, which serves four to five. The Cheeseburger Pack includes four beef patties, buns, cheese, toppings and wavy-cut fries. The breakfast version has pancakes, eggs, bacon, sausage, hash browns, plus two cheeseburgers with fries. Join Denny's Rewards, and receive 20 percent off your next order.

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DOG HAUS: Celebrate cheeseburger's big day on Friday, Sept. 18 with a Dog Haus signature cheeseburger for just $5. The offer must be redeemed through the Dog Hause app and is available only at participating restaurants. See offer details. Follow this link for locations.

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DOMINO'S: Put that cheeseburger on a pizza! The pizza chain last month launched its new "Cheeseburger Pizza," made with a ketchup-mustard sauce, American cheese, beef, onions, tomatoes, shredded provolone and cheddar cheese. Not a traditional cheeseburger, it's true, but does it sound good? A large runs $11.99. Details here.

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FARMER BOYS: Celebrate from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18 with a $2 Big Cheese, a burger made with a quarter-pound of beef and topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomato, sliced onions, dill pickles and Thousand Island dressing on a sesame-seed bun. Find locations here.

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HABIT BURGER GRILL: Feed your cheeseburger craving while supporting a worthy cause. Patrons at the California-based chain can "round-up" their checks to the nearest whole dollar, and that money will be donated to No Kid Hungry. Orders can be placed via The Habit’s mobile app, online, by phone or in-store. Go here for details on the effort that runs through Oct. 15. Find Habit locales here.

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HOPDODDY BURGER BAR: From Sept. 14-18, diners can add a free patty to "double" their cheeseburger, courtesy of the “double it” promo. Use the code DOUBLE when ordering online to redeem the offer at checkout. California locations are in Newport Beach, Tustin, El Segundo and Playa Vista.

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McDONALD'S: The "Travis Scott Meal" is just $6 for a limited time and includes a Quarter Pounder with Cheese, plus lettuce and bacon, medium fries with BBQ dipping sauce and a Sprite. Use the app to order. Details here.

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MOOYAH: Rewards App members can score a free Build-Your-Own Cheeseburger (beef, turkey or vegan) Friday with purchase of fries and drink or shake. Download the app, and get the offer on the spot. See details here on how to redeem the deal. California locations in Glendora, Irvine, Monrovia, Morgan Hill, Rocklin and Walnut Creek.

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RED ROBIN: Buy one cheeseburger, and get one for 50 percent off all week, through Friday. Use promo code BOGO when ordering. See details here. Follow this link for locations.

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SLATER'S 50/50: On Friday, guests who order the Best Damn Bacon Cheeseburger and utter the magic words "Juicy Lucy" to the staff can get an upgrade to a Juicy Lucy patty — which, in short, is Black Canyon Angus beef stuffed with tons of melted cheese. Also on that day, Sept. 18, diners will score a Slater's 50/50 coupon card, valid through year's end and redeemable for a $10 Backyard Classic Burger and drink, or a $15 Backyard Classic Burger with beer on their next visit. The offer is only valid at Anaheim Hills, Pasadena, Valencia and San Diego shops. Slater's 50/50 info here.

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SMASHBURGER: For one day only — on Sept. 18— diners can enjoy a Classic Double Smash for just $5 at participating restaurants. "Double the cheese, double the love!" See locations here.

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STEAK 'N SHAKE: Members of the Steak ‘n Shake Rewards Club will receive 50 percent (or $2) off a Double ‘n Cheese Steakburger on Friday, National Cheesburger Day, in an offer that runs through Sept. 24. Orders must be placed via the app here to redeem the special. Limited to one per order, per visit. Location finder here.

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SONIC: This offer is not on Firday, however, if you want to celebrate price-cut cheeseburgers, head to Sonic on any Tuesday, when cheeseburgers are half-off after 5 p.m. when you order via the SONIC® App. There are 75 locations in California. Find one near you here.

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THE ROOFTOP LOUNGE: Enjoy a beach view with your cheeseburger at this Laguna Beach hot-spot atop the La Casa Del Camino hotel. The restaurant's signature brioche-bun burger comes topped with roasted tomato, lettuce, bacon, avocado, white Pepper Jack cheese, house “Del Camino Sauce,” with fried egg option, and a side of sweet potato fries and spicy maple syrup. Restaurant menu and reservation details here.

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WAYBACK BURGERS: For one day only — Friday, Sept. 18 — participating restaurants will offer the “Cheeeesy Quarantini” burger for a discounted $6.99–$7.49. The “Cheeesy Quarantini” kicks up the eatery's classic Cheeeesy Burger, swapping out American cheese with four slices of spicy, gooey Pepper Jack, layered between two beef patties and cooked-to-order. Wayback Burgers info here. Find locales here.

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WENDY'S: Try the new, limited-time offering: the Pretzel Bacon Pub Cheeseburger. Between the soft pretzel bun lies a quarter-pound of beef, Muenster cheese, three strips of Applewood smoked bacon, smoky honey mustard, warm beer cheese sauce, crispy fried onions and pickles. And if you want more, Wendy's has a slew of cheeseburger options, including the sky-high Big Bacon Classic Triple. Menu here.

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