11 Restaurant Deals for the Grad in Your Life
Celebrate a tremendous milestone with something delicious.
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Graduation season has arrived, and it’s a bittersweet time of saying goodbye to one chapter of our lives and entering an exciting new one. In celebration of this time, restaurants nationwide are celebrating graduation season with some sweet deals and freebies fitting the occasion.
Black Angus Steakhouse: Graduating from any school is a big deal, and deserves a special dinner – like, say, a steak dinner. Through June 30, graduates can get a free entrée (up to $30 value) if they dine while wearing their cap and gown.
California Tortilla: Through June 30, spend $25 or more on a CalTort gift card, get a free burrito or bowl coupon for every $25 spent.
Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop: Hit the ground running with a tasty sandwich on graduation weekend. Capriotti’s Rewards members receive 20-percent off any full-price catering order (up to $20 off), through June 15.
Chili’s: While Chili’s doesn't have any deals specifically pegged to graduation, they have some June specials a new grad will surely enjoy. For those post-college grads, the chain is offering a June $6 margarita of the month, with this month’s feature being the Summer Spritz Marg, crafted with el Jimador Silver Tequila, Cointreau, Fresh Sour, Monin Blackberry and a splash of soda water. Additionally, My Chili’s Rewards members get perks like free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic drink with every visit.
Insomnia Cookies: Grads deserve a sweet treat, and those wearing their cap and gown in-store can get BOGO classic cookies through the end of June.
Kolache Factory: Get $5 off $50 online ordering through June 30 with code GRAD25 at checkout when ordering online.
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la Madeleine: Loyalty members can refresh for summer – literally – by getting a free refresher with any purchase from June 20 to 26.
Perkins: From now until June 25, any graduate who visits a participating Perkins location in their 2025 graduation gear (cap or gown) will score a free Mammoth Muffin. Grads also have the chance to win a $100 Perkins gift card by sharing a photo of themselves in their cap at Perkins and tagging @eatatperkins.
Salad and Go: Wear your cap and gown or any graduation gear (tassels count!) at locations in Oklahoma and Texas, and receive one free Frozen Strawberry Lemonade per graduate.
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Saloniki Greek: Show your student ID at any Boston-area location and receive a free order of Student Fries — these are crispy fries topped with mizithra cheese and herb salt — with the purchase of any plate, pita or salad.
TGI Fridays: Through June 30, graduates can score a free appetizer or dessert when ordering an entree. You must show your student ID.
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