By now, you’ve probably filed your tax return… right? If not, you still have until the tax filing deadline on Wednesday, April 15 to get it done. But don’t stress! As a little treat for doing your due diligence for Uncle Sam, many restaurants are offering can’t-miss Tax Day deals and freebies.
From free food and drinks on Tax Day to discounts and coupons for future purchases, these food spots are celebrating everyone’s favorite day of the year. Whether you expect to receive a refund or still owe the government a bit of hard-earned cash at the end of the day, there’s a little something to suit every taste, including Tax Day discounts on pizza, cookies, ramen, burgers and coffee. (There’s even a little treat for your four-legged friends!).
So, to help ease the sometimes head-spinning stress of all those tax forms, we’ve compiled this list of the best Tax Day giveaways and deals of 2026. Go ahead, you earned it!
Food and Drink Tax Day Specials 2026
Checkers & Rally’s
On Apr. 14 and 15, chow down on “the boss of all burgers,” aka the Big Buford for just $3 (about half of what it usually costs). The chains will also be offering other value-priced options like the Spicy Chicken Flatbread Combo for $5 and the Bacon Burger Flatbread Combo for $6 (each includes a small fry and small soft drink), and the $5 MVP Meal Deal with a sandwich, fries, drink, and apple pie.
Church’s Chicken
Dig into an 8-piece leg and thigh order from Church’s Chicken for just $4.99 this Tax Day. Just make sure you’re signed up for the Church’s Real Rewards program before Apr. 15. Then, redeem the deal in the app, on the website, or in-restaurant using the in-app QR code.
Kona Ice
Need a little tropical escape to cap off a stressful tax season? Kona Ice is once again turning Tax Day into Chill Out Day by offering a free shaved ice to customers who swing by participating Kona Ice trucks on Apr. 15.
Great American Cookies
For Tax Day 2026, Great American Cookies rewards members can enjoy a mouth-watering BOGO deal. Once you sign up (for free!) online or in the app, just stop into any participating location on Apr. 15 to buy one of the brand’s signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake slices and get another one FREE.
Grimaldi’s
Nothing calms the stress of tax season better than a hot slice of pizza (or three). So head over to Grimaldi’s to get $10.40 off your $40+ purchase when you dine in, order to-go or place your order online with code TAXDAY26. You can order anything you want, including the Italian Hero Pizza and some Choco’nana Cheesecake for dessert.
Grubhub
If you have it in you to file just one more form this tax season, Grubhub’s first-ever Fee Return will give you a chance to be one of 5,000 diners to win $20 in Grubhub credit just for submitting a 2025 receipt from any food delivery app. From Apr. 6 to Apr. 15, you can file your Grubhub Fee Return application, and score $10.40 off Grubhub orders of $50+ from favorites like Sweetgreen, Krispy Kreme, and Chili’s. If you’re new to Grubhub, you can also nab $10 off your first $50+ restaurant order with the code FREERETURN10.
Jinya Ramen
Tax Day falls on a Wednesday in 2026, but JINYA is providing a little relief every Tuesday this April with their “Taste Without the Tax” promotion. On Apr. 7, 14, 21 and 28, guests who dine at participating JINYA locations nationwide can enjoy their meal minus the sales tax simply by saying the phrase “tax-free.”
Nothing Bundt Cakes
Bundtastic Rewards members will earn 50 bonus points with any cake purchase at Nothing Bundt Cakes on Tax Day 2026, which basically amounts to a FREE Bundtlet in your future. And who said you weren’t good at financial planning?
Paris Baguette
Stop into this French-inspired, Korean-owned bakery-café for one of the sweetest Tax Day freebies: a complimentary pastry with any beverage purchase on Apr. 15. PB also just launched a Korean BBQ-inspired menu in honor of the brand’s heritage — featuring pizzettas, wraps, mint lemonades and more, so it’s worth popping in to try out those new flavors alongside your FREE treat.
Petco
As tempted as you may be to claim your pets as dependents to score a tax break, that’s still not a reality. However, lucky dogs can indulge in a Tax Day treat just like their humans thanks to a FREE treat from Petco on Apr. 15! The Tax Day Treat Return is happening all day in-store only, so bring your pup in to claim a free treat from the treat bar (no purchase required).
QDOBA
If you hate paying extra for guacamole, you probably already know that QDOBA always includes a free portion of the fresh-made, green deliciousness with create-your-own entrees. But this year, QDOBA is also letting rewards members “file” for Tax Day Guac Relief. All you need to do is fill out a quick survey about a time when you had to (unjustly!) pay extra for guac at another establishment, and you’ll unlock a $5 reward to put toward a future QDOBA full-sized entree purchase.
Shipley Do-Nuts
As one of the country’s oldest and largest donut brands, Shipley Do-Nuts will ease the stress of Tax Day with a special promotion. Shipley Rewards members get a half-dozen glazed donuts for just $4.15 when you visit in-store from Apr. 10 through Apr. 15.
Travelin’ Tom’s Coffee Truck
Sister company to Kona Ice, you can also partake in Chill Out Day 2026 with a free frozen beverage from a nearby Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck this Tax Day.
White Castle
Satisfy your craving for sliders, sides and more with 15% off your White Castle order. Just use code WC15OFF online or in the app, valid Apr. 13–17.
Ziggi’s Coffee
Ziggi’s Tax Day Bounce Back promotion rewards every guest on Apr. 15 with a $2 coupon to use on a future purchase of coffee, tea, a smoothie, a breakfast sandwich or anything else on the menu.
In the past, we’ve also seen great Tax Day deals from the likes of Burger King, Taco Bell, Krispy Kreme, 7-Eleven, Denny’s, Potbelly, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, Dave & Buster’s, Shake Shack, Arby’s, TGI Fridays, Smoothie King, California Pizza Kitchen and more, so keep an eye on your faves for more tasty savings opportunities as we get closer to Tax Day 2026!
Looking for more help during tax season? Check out our tax deals page for the latest discounts and deals.
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By now, you’ve probably filed your tax return… right? If not, you still have until the tax filing deadline on Wednesday, April 15 to get it done. But don’t stress! As a little treat for doing your due diligence for Uncle Sam, many restaurants are offering can’t-miss Tax Day deals and freebies. From free food […]
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