Where to score National Cheeseburger Day freebies and deals today in metro Phoenix

Endia Fontanez, Saleen Martin, Mike Snider and Jessica Guynn, Arizona Republic
Updated ·3 min read

Cheeseburgers are an iconic staple of American culture, so it only makes sense to spend a whole day celebrating the deliciously cheesy food.

Sept. 18 is National Cheeseburger Day, and whether you want to follow in the footsteps of top local chefs and try their favorite cheeseburgers or score a 50-cent double cheeseburger from McDonald's, today is the day to indulge in your meatiest, cheesiest cravings.

Here's where to find deals, discounts and freebies for National Cheeseburger Day in metro Phoenix.

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Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers celebrates National Cheeseburger Day

All 15 Arizona locations of Cold Beers & Cheeseburgers are offering the All-American Burger for $10.50 on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.

The All-American Burger is a half-pound beef patty topped with American cheese, lettuce, tomatoes and pickles, and is normally priced at $15.50.

Dog Haus Chandler

All day on Sept. 18, the Chandler Biergarten will offer its classic Haus cheeseburgers for $5.99. Just make sure you text “cheeseburger” to 833-440-1110 to unlock the deal.

Applebee’s offers cheeseburger and fries for $9

On Sept. 18, Applebee’s will offer its Classic Cheeseburger, Classic Burger and Classic Bacon Cheeseburger with fries for $8.99. Order in the restaurant, online or on the app.

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National Cheeseburger Day deals and more at Wendy's

Wendy's is offering a 1-cent Jr. bacon cheeseburger with any purchase from Sept. 18-22. To cash in, check the "Offers" tab in the app or online, then apply the deal to your mobile/web order or use the offer in-restaurant by adding it to your digital rewards card. From there, customers can scan their phones at the counter or drive-thru.

Other deals the restaurant is honoring this month include:

  • A free drink with any purchase from Sept. 25 to Oct. 1.

  • All month long, Wendy's customers can get $2 off any premium combo.

  • Another month-long deal is the restaurant's $2 off promo for any breakfast combo. And if customers spend at least $15, they get $3 off.

  • Delivery special every Wednesday until Nov. 8: As part of their Wendy’s Wednesdays promo, DashPass members can get free queso fries with a purchase of $20 or more on their DoorDash order.

  • Every Weekend until Oct. 1, DashPass members can get $5 off orders of $20 or more when they buy either the loaded nacho sandwich or queso fries on DoorDash.

  • Until Sept. 18, Grubhub+ members will receive 30% off orders of $20 or more.

Have it your way at Burger King on National Cheeseburger Day

Burger King customers who have Royal Perks accounts can get a free cheeseburger if they make a purchase of $1 or more this year. The deal is good for all locations across the U.S. until 11:59 p.m. on Sept. 18.

Double cheeseburgers at McDonald's cost what?!

McDonald's is celebrating National Cheeseburger Day with double cheeseburgers for only $0.50 when customers order exclusively through the McDonald’s app.

Half off a double cheeseburger at Carl's Jr.

At Carl's Jr., customers can get half off double cheeseburgers all day on National Cheeseburger Day.

Reach the reporter at endia.fontanez@gannett.com. Follow @EndiaFontanez on X, formerly Twitter.

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