Pumpkin is the undisputed flavor of autumn, and Shoney’s is ready to pile on: with free pancakes, that is.

The iconic All-American restaurant is offering free Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, fresh and made-to-order, with any of its Legendary Breakfast Buffet purchases for a limited time at participating restaurants. Shoney’s will also feature Pumpkin Spice Coffee and Pumpkin Pie, whole or by the slice.

“Fresh food, quality, and value are on Shoney’s menu year-round but we always listen to our guests and give them what they want,” says David Davoudpour, chairman and CEO of Shoney’s.  “Our guests are asking for one thing this season: pumpkin. And with three new pumpkin offerings, our guests can ‘Taste the Season’ right here at Shoney’s.”

Shoney’s will feature the following through November 28:

• New Pumpkin Spice Pancakes – Two fresh fluffy pancakes, topped with Pumpkin Spice whipped topping, garnished with cinnamon sugar & drizzled with warm syrup, served with a warm syrup pitcher placed on a side plate.
• Pumpkin Spice Coffee – Shoney’s famously fresh coffee infused with Pumpkin Pie Syrup, topped with whipped topping, garnished with cinnamon sugar.
• Pumpkin Pie – Shoney’s delicious pumpkin pie baked in a flaky crust, topped with whipped topping, garnished with cinnamon. Available by the slice or whole.

 “We’re bringing the best flavors of the season to Shoney’s, which has been America’s dinner table for 66 years,” says Davoudpour. “With free Pumpkin Spice pancakes on top of our already legendary breakfast bar, it simply doesn’t get any better.”

Since acquiring the great American eatery in 2007, Davoudpour has been on a spirited mission to revitalize and reinvigorate Shoney’s family-friendly, southern style restaurant chain, which was one of the first family casual dining concepts in the United States when it began serving guests 66 years ago.

The first place he started was the kitchen, where he recruited a five-star restaurant executive chef in Will Eudy to bring world-class flavor to guests at a Shoney’s value. Eudy, Shoney’s executive chef and director of R&D, brings a long-standing passion for seasonal favorites to Shoney’s.

“Pumpkin is always more popular at this time of year and it’s more popular this year than it’s ever been,” says Eudy. “So we decided create some unforgettable items to satisfy our guests’ seasonal craving. We’re especially proud of the Pumpkin Spice Pancakes, which are just perfect. Our guests will taste freshness in every made-to-order fluffy bite.”