Labor Day Food Deals: Places to Grab Cheap and Free Food

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Labor Day, which falls on September 7 this year, means back to school, an explosion of Pumpkin Spice products (like Starbucks PS Ls ), plus Halloween decor, costumes , and candy on store shelves. However, we can’t say hello to all things fall without a proper send-off to summer with Labor Day celebrations.

Like every year, a slew of restaurants offer cheap and free food over the Labor Day holiday weekend.

So what deals will you find for Labor Day 2026? Here are all the deals you can enjoy Sept. 4 - 7.

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Labor Day Food Deals 2026

7-Eleven: From Sept. 4 - 14, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can get select snacks and drinks for $2 each, including Kettle Brand chips, single-serving Cheetos and Doritos, 16-ounce Reign and Bang energy drinks, and 19.2-ounce Liquid Death teas at 7-Eleven and Speedway stores.
- From Sept. 4 - 7, get a half-gallon frozen margarita for $10 at Laredo Taco Company. Choose Classic Lime, Strawberry, or Strawberry Lime Swirl. Margaritas are wine-based.
Applebee’s: Kids ages 10 and younger can get a free kids’ meal with an adult entree purchase at participating T.L. Cannon-operated Applebee’s locations (in Upstate NY and Sayre, PA) on Labor Day, Sept. 7. Get up to two free kids’ meals per adult entree purchase. Offer valid for dine-in only.
- Elmira: 877 County Route 64
- Erwin/Painted Post: 3149 Silverback Ln.
- Hornell: 1006 Route 36
- Sayre: 1860 Elmira St.
Auntie Anne’s: From Sept. 3 - 7, Auntie Anne’s Rewards members can get 20% off a Football Bucket online or in app. Offer is valid for one use.
Baked by Melissa: Through Sept. 7, you can save 20% on 50- and 100-pack cupcakes at Baked by Melissa when you enter promo code LONGWEEKEND at checkout.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Save $10 on an online pickup order of $30 or more at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s when you enter promo code BEEFS10OFF30 during checkout. Offer valid through Sept. 6.
Benihana: Education professionals who dine in at Benihana from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7 can buy one eligible five-course hibachi entree and get a second entree (Hibachi Chicken, Hibachi Steak and Hibachi Salmon). You must show valid ID.
Biscuitville: Through Sept. 7, celebrate Bacon Days at Biscuitville with a side of bacon for $1.50 or add bacon to any menu item for $1.50.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: On Sept. 7, get a $13 Pizookie Meal Deal at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse with your choice of eight brewhouse entrees and a Pizookie. Premium entrees and seasonal Spooky Pizookies are available for an additional $4 each.
Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar: At Boston’s Pizza Restaurant & Sports Bar, buy any medium, large, or Squarefooter pizza and get your second medium, large, or Squarefooter pizza 50% off. Valid online only.
Bubbakoo's Burritos: Rewards members can save $10 on any Family Meal Kit at Bubbakoo's Burritos through Labor Day weekend on Sept. 7. Limit one discount per loyalty account.
Capital One Cafe: Every Monday, you can grab a free handcrafted beverage at Capital One Cafe when you use a digital pass in your Apple or Google Wallet. You'll have to share your mobile number here to get the pass. Limit one free beverage pass per guest. Offer valid through Sept. 7.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: For Labor Day, rewards members can save $5 on a Hot Party Tray at Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop. Choose a Cheesesteak Party Tray or Capastrami Party Tray.
Caribou Coffee: From Sept. 4 - 7, buy any all-day breakfast, sandwich, or bakery item and earn 25% off any drink to redeem Sept. 8 - 11 at Caribou Coffee or in the app.
The Cheesecake Factory: Get a $10 Bonus eCard for every $50 in gift cards you purchase online from The Cheesecake Factory through Sept. 7. Bonus eCards are valid Sept. 8 - 30.
Chicken Salad Chick: Get 15% off a catering order of $200 or more at participating Chicken Salad Chick locations when you enter promo code TAKE15 during online checkout. See participating locations. Offer valid through Sept. 11.
Chipotle: On Sept. 6 after 3 p.m. (local), get a free entree when you purchase two or more entrees from Chipotle and enter promo code SUNDAYS during online or in-app checkout.
Cinemark Theatres: Bring a clean container of up to 400o ounces to a Cinemark Theatre on Sunday, Sept. 6, and get it filled with popcorn for $5. One fill per guest. Offer valid in theatre only.
Clean Juice: From Sept. 3 - 7, get a free 16oz smoothie with a $15 purchase at Clean Juice. Order online or in app. Offer will automatically apply at checkout. Limit one per customer per transaction.
The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: Enjoy Labor Day Weekend beverage deals at The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf.
- Sept. 4: Free size upgrade on any beverage
- Sept. 5 - 7: Rewards members can get a $5 large drink or two drinks for $10 in app (valid once per day)
Cracker Barrel: When you purchase an adult entree and Kids Meal at Cracker Barrel you'll get one of six collectible B’loonie Petz toys. Or, you can get $5 off a retail toy instead. Offer valid for dine in only through Sept. 7.
Dave & Buster's: This Labor Day weekend, Dave & Buster's is offering its Play & Eat Combo with a choice of Dave's Double Cheeseburger, Fish & Chips, Boneless Wings, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Classic Goldfingers or Parmesan Garlic Chicken Caesar Salad for $4.99 with a Power Card purchase of $10 or more. Dine-in only.
Del Taco: Del Yeah! Rewards members can get 20% off a Del Taco purchase of $10 or more for Labor Day weekend when you order online or in app.
Denny’s: From Sept. 5 - 7, Denny’s Rewards members can score a different Labor Day weekend deal each day.
- Sept. 5: 50% off a Diner Dipper with a $25 minimum spend
- Sept. 6: 15% off Diner/Late Night purchases, up to $10 off, with an $8 minimum spend
- Sept. 7: $10 off a $30 minimum spend
Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Get a Party Pack for $19.41 at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit from Sept. 3 - 7 when you order online or in app. The Labor Day deal includes 1 lb. of pulled pork, a large side of barbecue beans and four pieces of Texas toast. No promo code is required.
Domino’s: Upload a receipt for a Big Mac, Whopper, Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Taco Bell Crunchwrap Supreme, or Chipotle burrito at IsTheDominoWorthy.com to get an emailed offer code for one free Domino Detroit-style pizza. Offer is first come, first served while supplies last. Limit one per person. Codes expire Oct. 14.
Eddie Merlot’s: Get $25 off an online order of $75 or more from Eddie Merlot’s when you enter promo code WEEKEND during checkout. Offer valid Sept. 4 - 7.
Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill: From Sept. 3 - 7, Firebird’s Inner Circle members can get a full rack of Baby Back Ribs with fries and fresh fruit for $19.95 at Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill.
Firehouse Subs: Buy any sub at Firehouse Subs and get a second sub for $1. Offer valid Sept. 4 - 7.
Frutta Bowls: This Labor Day weekend, Frutta Bowls Rewards members can buy one bowl and get a second bowl 50% off. Sign into your rewards account online or in the app to redeem. For in-store orders, you'll have to scan your app QR code or share your phone number at checkout.
Gopuff: Gopuff has several deals through Sept. 7.
- Buy two select Delimex products and save $2
- Save 25% on Uncrustables four-packs
- Buy two select SkinnyDipped products for $10
Good Times Burgers & Frozen Custard: Through Sept. 6, GT Rewards members can get a free fried ice cream with any purchase at Colorado Good Times locations. Redeem the offer in the app, online, or by presenting your rewards card in store. Limit once per day.
Granite City Food & Brewery: From Sept. 4 - 6, Granite City Food & Brewery has two Labor Day weekend deals.
- Buy one entree or adult Lawless Brunch Buffet and get a second one free (up to $26) when you mention the deal to your server. Offer valid dine-in only.
- Get a growler fill for $8 in store for to-go only.
Green Mill: Through Sept. 8, get 20% off any online order of $40 or more at Green Mill when you enter promo code LABORDAY20 at checkout.
Grubhub: This Labor Day weekend Grubhub has several deals. You can also score free delivery and no service fees on restaurant orders over $50.
- Sept. 4: Free Wendy's Baconator on orders $20+
- Sept. 4: Free Chicken Sandwich from Popeyes on orders $15+
- Sept 4 - 7: McDonald's
  - BOGO 6pc McNuggets on orders $15+
  - Free Breakfast Sandwich for all diners with a $15 min (6am-10am)
- Sept 4 - 7: Free Taco Bell Nachos Bell Grande on orders $22+
- Sept 4 - 7: BOGO Just Salad Cilantro Lime Chicken Bowl (10am-2pm)
Grubhub+ members only:
- Sept. 4 - 6: BOGO Whopper Jr. on Burger King orders $15+
- Sept. 4 - 6: Free Dunkin’ Iced Coffee on orders $15+
- Sept. 7: Free Entree (any item) on Chipotle orders $25+ (max $16)
- Sept. 7: Free KFC 3pc Tender Combo on orders $20+
- Sept. 7: BOGO Personal Pan Pizzas on Pizza Hut orders $25+ (up to $10)
Hardee’s: This September, Hardee’s has a couple of limited-time deals you can enjoy during Labor Day weekend.
- Sept. 3 - 7: $0.66 sausage biscuit
- Sept. 7: $1 any size coffee with a Super Bacon or Super Sausage Biscuit
Hash Kitchen: Get pancakes, brioche French toast, or a waffle for $7 at Hash Kitchen from Sept. 4 - 7. If you join the Brunch Club during Labor Day weekend to also receive a free Loaded Water or specialty coffee.
HTeaO: This Labor Day weekend get two gallons of tea for $12 at HTeaO. Offer valid Sept. 4 - 7.
Huddle House: On Labor Day, kids eat free with an adult entree purchase of $8 or more at Huddle House. Plus, from Sept. 5 - 7, rewards members can earn 2X points on every purchase.
Ikea: From Sept. 4 - 7, Ikea Family members can get up to two free kids’ meals with the purchase of one adult entree at the Ikea Swedish Restaurant.
Insomnia Cookies: Get two free pints of Cookies IN Ice Cream when you purchase a regular-priced Party 24-Pack at Insomnia Cookies from Sept. 3 - 7.
Jack in the Box: Through Sept. 13, Jack in the Box Rewards members can score three in-app offers.
- $1 Breakfast Jack when you purchase a Red Bull can or Red Bull Infusion.
- $1 Red Bull can when you purchase a Breakfast Croissant.
- Free regular fries or dessert when you purchase a Red Bull Infusion.
Jersey Mike’s: On Sept. 5, get a free 22-ounce Dr Pepper fountain drink with a sub purchase at Jersey Mike’s in store or when you enter promo code DRPEPPER online and in app.
Jimmy John's: Beginning Sept. 3, Jimmy John's is offering the Fan Feast for $10.59 - $16.49, including your choice of sandwich or wrap, chips, a pickle spear, and dessert. JJ Rewards members can save $1 from Sept. 3 - 6 when they enter promo code TAILGATE during online or in-app checkout.
Jimmy John’s: JJ Rewards members can buy one regular Toasted (including Favorites) 8-inch sandwich and get a second one free at Jimmy John’s from Sept. 4 - 7 when you use promo code TOASTED during online or in-app checkout. Limit one offer per member.
Kona Grill: Education professionals (with valid school ID) who dine in can enjoy BOGO entrees from a select menu at Kona Grill from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. Limit two offers per table.
Krispy Kreme: From Sept. 4 - 7, buy any dozen doughnuts or 16-count Minis at Krispy Kreme and get an Original Glazed dozen for $2. Limit two per guest in shop or at the drive-thru and one online for pickup or delivery with promo code BOGO2.
Krystal: On Sept. 7, get an Original Sackful for $12 or a Cheese Sackful for $15 at Krystal.
Last Crumb: For Labor Day, Last Crumb is offering their 12 Core Collection cookies for $100 with promo code NOCRUMBS. The collection includes The O.G., Better Than Sex, and The Floor Is Lava cookies.
Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken: New rewards members get a $5 reward off your next purchase at Lee’s Famous Recipe Chicken. Reward is valid for 14 days.
Little Caesars: Get two large one-topping pizzas for $4.99 each at Little Caesars. Order online or in the app and enter promo code PIZZAPIZZA at checkout. Offer valid through Sept. 13.
Logan's Roadhouse: Through Sept. 7, Logan's Roadhouse Rewards members can get two offers.
- 25% off Party Packs for in-app pickup or delivery.
- $10 off a purchase of $40 or more for dine-in, takeout, or delivery.
Long John Silver’s: Through Sept. 7, get an 8 pc Family Meal for $20 at Long John Silver’s when you enter promo code 8PCFAM20 during online checkout. Drink not included.
Marco’s Pizza: For a limited time, get medium one-topping pizzas for $8.99 each at Marco’s Pizza when you use promo code EMB1899. Order online or in the app for carryout or delivery.
Mooyah Burgers, Fries & Shakes: New rewards members get a free burger after their first loyalty check-in with a $10+ purchase that includes fries or a drink at Mooyah.
Mountain Mike's Pizza: Through Sept. 7, rewards members can get 15% off large pizzas at Mountain Mike's Pizza with an in-app reward. Redeem online or in restaurant.
Moxies: Moxies is offering $12 select cocktails, $6 local craft beers, $9 select glasses of wine and $12 select shareable bites during Happy Hour (3 - 6 p.m.) on Sept. 7.
Peet’s Coffee: Through Sept. 8, ID.me verified teachers can get 15% off sitewide at Peet’s Coffee. You'll receive a unique one-time-use promo code that will automatically apply during online checkout.
Peet’s Coffee: For a limited time, save 20% sitewide at Peet’s Coffee when you enter promo code LD20 during checkout. Plus, get free shipping on orders of $25 or more.
Perkins Restaurant & Bakery: For a limited time, get a cheeseburger with fries and a slice of pie for $10.99 at Perkins Restaurant & Bakery. Rewards members can also get a free slice of pie every Monday.
Pokeworks: Spend $25 at Pokeworks on Labor Day, Sept. 7, and receive a $5 reward valid on a future purchase of $10 or more through Sept. 30.
Polly’s Pies: Grab a Banberry Pie for $14.99 at Polly’s Pies through Labor Day.
Port of Subs: From Sept. 4 - 7, get free delivery with in app or online orders from Port of Subs for Labor Day weekend.
RA Sushi: Education professionals, teachers, and school staff who dine in can enjoy BOGO entrees at RA Sushi from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. You must show a valid ID. Limit two offers per table.
Raise the Roost: Get a 24-piece Nugget Party Pack (serves four) for $25 at Raise the Roost from Sept. 3 - 7. The Labor Day weekend pack includes 24 chicken nuggets, two large sides, four biscuits, dipping sauces, and cinnamon-sugar hand pies, while supplies last.
Red Robin: From Sept. 3 - 7, get 20% off online purchases of Red Robin gift cards.
Rubio's Coastal Grill: From Sept. 4 - 7, get any two entrees for $20 at Rubio's Coastal Grill when you enter promo code LNGWKND during checkout.
Rusty Taco: For Labor Day, get a TwoGether Combo for $25 at Rusty Taco. The shareable meal includes four tacos, two sides, and two fountain drinks.
Shipley Do-Nuts: This Labor Day weekend, get any fresh donut with any kolache for $4 at Shipley Do-Nuts. Add a coffee for $1.99. Offer valid through Sept. 13.
Sonny’s BBQ: Get $25 off Sonny’s BBQ catering orders of $200 or more through Sept. 7 when you enter promo code 25OFFCATER during checkout.
STK Steakhouse: In celebration of Labor Day, teachers and other education professionals (with valid school ID) can enjoy BOGO entrees at STK Steakhouse (excludes Las Vegas) from Aug. 31 - Sept. 7. Limit two offers per table.
Stoner’s Pizza Joint: Through Sept. 6, Stoner’s Pizza Joint Rewards members can get $3 off a large pizza online or in app. Offer valid once per account.
Sullivan’s Steakhouse: From Sept. 4 - 7, save $25 on a Sullivan’s Steakhouse online order of $75 or more when you enter promo code WEEKEND during checkout.
Tabanero: On Sept. 7, save 20% on your online order at Tabanero when you enter promo code LABORDAY during checkout.
Taco Palenque: Taco Palenque Rewards members can save on restaurant and catering orders for the Labor Day weekend (Sept. 4 -7).
$10 off orders of $40 or more
$50 off catering orders of $250 or more with promo code LABORDAY50
Teriyaki Madness: Rewards members can get 20% off their order and earn double points at Teriyaki Madness Sept. 5 - 7.
TGI Fridays: This Labor Day weekend, TGI Fridays has several limited-time deals.
- Sept. 4 - 7: Get a full rack of ribs for $19.99.
- Sept. 4 - 7: Enjoy ree delivery on online or in-app orders of $50 or more with promo code LDAY26.
- Sept. 4 - 7: Save 25% on platters when you enter promo code LDAY26 during online checkout.
- Sept. 7: Score wings for $0.50 each when you dine in.
Thompson Savannah: On Sept. 5, Thompson Savannah will host a Labor Day Pool Party from noon - 6 p.m. From 1 - 4 p.m., guests can enjoy complimentary Hugo Spritzes and light bites.
Tijuana Flats: Tijuana Flats is offering three weekend-long Labor Day deals.
- Sept. 4 - 7: $5 off orders of $30 or more for Flatheads/Rewards members
- Sept. 4 - 7: Free delivery on orders of $35 or more
- Sept. 4 - 7: $12.99 bucket of beer with six bottled beers, dine-in only
Village Inn: On Sept. 7, Village Inn Rewards members can get one free kids meal for children ages 10 and under with each adult entree purchased. Check your rewards account in the app to redeem.
Wingstop: From Sept. 4 - 7, get $0 delivery on all online or in-app Wingstop orders.