Applebee's Lunch Combos, Explained
By Emman · Published · Updated · ~2 min read
Applebee's lunch combos are a build-it-yourself weekday deal: you pick two items and pay one combo price, so a midday meal comes in well below what the same food costs as a full dinner entrée. It's the go-to order if you're grabbing lunch on a workday.
How the combo is built
You choose two things from a pair of lists — a Classic side and a Signature side of the menu — and you can mix across them. Depending on the location, your two picks can include a cup of soup, a side salad, a half sandwich or a lunch-sized entrée. Because the deal spans two tiers, the final price depends on whether your choices come from the Classic list, the Signature list, or one of each.
| Detail | What to know |
|---|---|
| What you pick | Two items (soups, salads, half sandwiches, lunch-size mains) |
| Tiers | Classic and Signature — mix and match allowed |
| When | Typically weekdays until around 4 PM |
| Price | Set by your Classic/Signature mix; varies by location |
When it's served
Lunch combos are a daytime, weekday deal — most locations run them Monday through Friday until roughly 4 PM. Arrive after the cutoff and you'll be ordering off the regular menu instead. If you miss the window, the 2 for $20 deal is the value play for dinner.
Getting the most from it
- Pair a soup or side salad with a half sandwich for the most food per dollar.
- Check what's on the Signature tier — it often includes fuller plates that are a genuine step up for a small price bump.
- Watch the clock — the deal disappears mid-afternoon.
Internal links: back to the full Applebee's menu · compare the 2 for $20 dinner deal · build around a sandwich · add a soup or side salad · see all entrées · Applebee's hub
FindMenuPrices is independent and not affiliated with Applebee's or Applebee's Restaurants LLC. The lunch line-up, hours and pricing vary by location and can change — confirm with your local restaurant. Prices are representative U.S. averages.