Family-owned Yours Truly Restaurants promised free food for Cleveland fans after an NBA Championship, saying, "You can't spell miracle with CLE," when many still considered the Cavaliers a long shot to take the trophy, especially against the once-seemingly invincible Golden State Warriors.
CLEVELAND, Ohio -- The Yours Truly Restaurant is offering free eats to celebrate the Cavaliers' 2016 NBA Championship until 7 p.m. today at 8111 Rockside Road in Valley View.
The family-owned restaurant chain promised to feed Cleveland fans after an NBA Championship, saying, "You can't spell miracle with CLE," when many still considered the Cavaliers a long shot to take the trophy, especially against the once-seemingly invincible Golden State Warriors.
Well, now that that question has been indisputably, unbelievably answered, the restaurant is delivering on its promise.
Celebrate the @Cavs win with us tomorrow (06/20) 11am-7pm with free food at Yours Truly Rockside! #ALLin216 [?] [?][?] [?] pic.twitter.com/ymnIaoCHQP
-- Yours Truly (@yourstrulytweet) June 20, 2016
Diners can choose among four entrees (cheeseburger, Buckeye Broil chicken sandwich, hot dog or chicken tenders), one of four sides (cole slaw, cottage fries, house salad or chicken noodle soup), and a fountain drink, coffee or tea, plus free refills.
The offer is limited to customers who dine in, not carry out. Those who want to order other items from the rest of the (not-free) menu can still do so.
"I just came from there, and just before noon, there were about 20 people in line," said Larry Shibley, a partner in the family business. "As fast as they took one burger off the grill, there was another order coming in two minutes later.
"I think by the end, we're going to have served about 3,000 people," about triple the number who usually come through that location, he said.
What inspired the promotion?
"Just a sense of pride," Shibley said. "We're proud to be part of a great city, and we wanted to share our enthusiasm with our customers and the people of Cleveland. We're true believers."
Yours Truly has nine locations, including one opening soon in Downtown Cleveland, but this offer is only good at its Rockside Road restaurant.
Other local eateries offering free or discounted food today:
* Guthrie's Chicken Fingers in Steelyard Commons is celebrating the Cavs' win with 23 percent off your entire order today only. Guthries, the only Cleveland location of the Haleyville, Alabama-based Golden Fried Chicken Fingers, is open until 10 p.m. at 3465 Steelyard Drive, next to Chipotle.
* Cleveland-made Mitchell's Homemade Ice Cream is offering free single scoops from 8 p.m. to 11 p.m. tonight at all eight locations in Avon, Beachwood, Rocky River, Solon, Strongsville, Westlake, at Uptown in University Circle, and at West 25th Street in Downtown Cleveland.
Hey Cleveland... Let's celebrate with some [?] FREE single scoops [?] #ALLIN Visit any Shop from 8 pm -11 pm [?] #weloveyouCAVS #ALLin216
-- Mitchell's Ice Cream (@MitchellsCleve) June 20, 2016