Tax Day isn’t anyone’s favorite holiday—but if there’s one bright side to filing, it’s the growing list of freebies and food deals meant to take the sting out of April 15. Restaurants nationwide are getting in on the action, from $0.01 cheeseburgers to BOGO cookie cake slices and stress-busting carbs.
Whether you’re treating yourself after hitting submit or still waiting for that refund, here’s where to score a bite without spending a fortune.
National & Regional Food Deals for Tax Day 2025
- Burger King: Royal Perks members can get a cheeseburger for just $0.01 with any $1+ purchase via the app or website.
- Paris Baguette: PB Rewards members get a free pastry with any beverage purchase on April 15.
- Marco’s Pizza: New Pepperoni Bread launches April 14 for just $5 when spending $7.99 or more on the Marco’s More Menu.
- California Pizza Kitchen: From April 14–17, get $10 off $40 for CPK Rewards members.
- Round Table Pizza: Score $7 off large/XL pizzas from April 11–17.
- Potbelly: Buy one Original sandwich, and get one free with the code BOGO on April 15.
- Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members can choose $3 off $15 or $5 off $20—available in the app.
- BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: $10 off $40 takeout or delivery with code 10OFF40.
- White Castle: 15% off your order with coupon, valid April 15.
- Great American Cookies: Buy one Cookie Cake slice, get one free.
- Fazoli’s: Get BOGO Classic Baked Spaghetti with code TAX25 on April 15.
- California Tortilla: Say “1040” in-store or use code 1040 online/app to get free small chips & queso or chips & salsa with any purchase.
- The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Grap a free size upgrade—order a large pay for a regular. Valid one time on April 15.
- GoPuff: Treat yourself with 3 for $6 Alani & Prime drinks, 2 for $12 Häagen-Dazs and Halo Top, and 20% off M&M’s ice cream packs—just in time for your at-home Tax Day decompression.
- Olive Garden: Stock up after you file with the popular Buy One, Take One deal. Now through May 4, entrees start at $14.99 and come with unlimited soup or salad + breadsticks. Take-home entrees include Fettuccine Alfredo, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce, or Five Cheese Ziti al Forno. Valid for dine-in, ToGo, or Olive Garden delivery.
- Denny’s: Through May 9, get a second Original Grand Slam or All-American Slam for $1 when you dine in. Whether you’re refund-rich or still filing, that’s a breakfast win.
- Krispy Kreme: Buy any dozen doughnuts in-store, and get a second Original Glazed dozen for only the sales tax in your state. Or order a dozen online for pickup/delivery and use code TAXBREAK to get a second dozen free.
- Dog Haus: Spend $5 or more and get a free side of tater tots on April 15 when you order with Haus Rewards.
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Rewards members earn double points on Tax Day with any purchase of $1 or more, whether in-store, at the drive-thru, or via the app.
- Kona Ice: Celebrating “National Chill Out Day” on April 15, Kona Ice is handing out free cups of shaved ice from participating trucks—no strings attached.
- Shake Shack: Through April 25, get a free Black Truffle Burger, ’Shroom Burger, or Truffle Fries with a $10.40+ purchase when you use code TRUFFLETAX online, in the app, or at in-store kiosks.
- Smoothie King: Healthy Rewards members get $3 off $15 or $4 off $20 orders on April 15.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: All month long, spend $15, and Rewards members can redeem a free sandwich in time to ride out Tax Day cravings.
- Hooters: Select appetizers are just $4.15 on April 15 at participating locations when you order through the Hooters app. Options include mozzarella sticks, fried pickles, buffalo shrimp, and more.
- 7-Eleven: Use the 7Rewards app for a chance to win $5,000 through their “Make My Day” sweepstakes—and take $10.40 off a $20 order as part of their Tax Day promos.
- Casey’s: Buy any large pizza on April 15 and get a Pizza Refund—a free one-topping large pizza credited to your Rewards account, redeemable anytime through May 6.
A Note on Terms & Conditions: Each of these deals comes with its own set of terms and conditions, which may include availability, time restrictions, and location participation. Be sure to check with your local restaurant or retailer to confirm details before heading out!
Why Are There So Many Food Deals on Tax Day?
Tax Day isn’t a food holiday, but it’s definitely become a food moment. With stress running high and refunds running late, restaurants are leaning into low-cost comfort as a way to meet people where they are. From pancakes to pastries, these deals offer a quick dopamine hit—and a reason to feel like you got something back. Brands also use Tax Day as a strategic opportunity to grow their loyalty programs and drive traffic with time-sensitive promos. In a season where every dollar counts, a $5 meal or free dessert feels like a small win.
Whether you’re filing at the last minute or treating yourself post-refund, Tax Day food deals are the little wins we take seriously. And honestly, we’ve earned them.
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