2019 Tax Day Restaurant Freebies and Deals

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Monday, April 15th is Tax Day!

While taxes generally aren’t much fun, there is some good news! The following national restaurant chains are offering Tax Day 2019 freebies and deals to help take the sting out of prepping those returns. Enjoy!

*We’ll update this post with more deals as they come available, so be sure to check back!

Strawberry Dollarita at Applebee's

1. Applebee’s

Applebee’s Strawberry Dollaritas ($1 Margaritas) are now at participating locations and come served cold in a frosty 10oz mug with a Strawberry Twizzlers straw. This promotion may vary from state to state, so be sure to check with your local Applebee’s to verify participation.


2. Boston Market

Through April 15th only, participating Boston Market locations are offering a $10.40 Half Chicken individual meal with two sides, cornbread, AND drink. Check out the Boston Market Facebook page for details.


Brueggers Bagels spilling out of a brown paper sack

3. Bruegger’s Bagels

Through April 15th, head to Bruegger’s and click the banner to sign up to score an offer valid for a $10.40 Big Bagel Bundle (13 bagels and 2 tubs of cream cheese) at participating bakeries – one offer per person, per visit. Note that this offer is only valid at select locations.


4. California Tortilla

On April 15th only, guests can get a free order of chips and queso with any purchase at participating California Tortilla locations when you come in and say “1040” when placing your order.


5. Chili’s

Chili’s is serving a Straw-Eddy Margarita for just $5 through April – no coupon needed!


Cicis Pepperoni Pizza slice closeup

6. Cicis Pizza

Cicis Pizza is offering their unlimited buffet for just $4.15 on April 15th with the purchase of a large drink. Customers must present this Cicis Tax Day coupon to redeem the deal.


7. Firehouse Subs

From April 15th through April 17th, visit a participating Firehouse Subs shop and score a free medium sub with the purchase of any medium or large sub, chips, and a drink with this Firehouse Subs coupon.


Great American Cookies Chocolate Chip cookie

8. Great American Cookies

On April 15th, score a free Original Chocolate Chip Cookie at participating locations – no purchase necessary. For more information, visit the Great American Cookies website.


9. Hardee’s

On April 15th, visit any participating Hardee’s location between 7AM-10AM and say the password “Made From Scratch” to get a free sausage biscuit. Visit the Hardee’s Facebook page for more details and to RSVP.


Hot Dog on a Stick on a plate with lemonade

10. Hot Dog on a Stick

On April 15th only, score a free Original Turkey or Veggie Dog on a Stick at participating locations – no purchase required. Call your local store ahead of time to make sure they’re participating.


11. Kona Ice

On April 15th only, Kona Ice will be giving away free Kona Ice to help people chill out and relax. Visit the Kona Ice Facebook page for more details, or find a Kona Ice Truck near you.


Menchie's Frozen Yogurt in cups

12. Menchie’s

For a limited time only, Menchie’s is offering up a free $5 Menchie’s Money Reward when you download their new app from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store!

Just head into your local Menchie’s with this $5 reward offer, and you’ll basically score a free treat! Note that the $5 reward may take up to 12 hours to appear in your account.


13. Noodles & Company

Now through April 15th, NoodlesREWARDS members can take $4 off a $10 online or mobile order. Guests must be signed up for NoodlesREWARDS by April 9th in order to receive the Tax Day offer. Head over to the Noodles & Company Facebook page or visit the Noodles & Company website for more information.


Potbelly sandwich shop sandwich cut in half

14. Potbelly Sandwich Shop


What’s your favorite Tax Day freebie or deal?

Let us know in the comments!


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Comments 19

  1. Patricia Goff

    I refuse to go to Applebees anymore. They always get the order wrong and won’t fix it without you paying for it. I ordered an oriental salad which came with chicken. The waitress asked me if I wanted my chicken grilled or breaded and I ordered a soup. My girlfriend ordered a sandwich and a salad. The order came with a plate with a soup and a sandwich cut in half. I got my soup cause she ordered a salad. Then she brought out the salad and told me that the other sandwich was mine. I argued but didn’t win the fight. It was a good sandwich but not what I was craving. Even with free gift cards from surveys I won’t be going back. They closed one of the applebees and I am waiting for them to close this one too.

    • Lucy

      In these types of situations, it’s always best to ask for a manager.

      • Sarah

        It’s very akward to ask for a manager if one doesn’t touch the table first.

        • Anna

          What?

        • Sarah

          A manager is supposed to greet (touch) every table during your visit. There for, if something is wrong, you are now farmiliar with them and you can address a problem easier.

    • Tracy

      Our Applebee’s is awful as well. The entire place!! The only good server they have had in the last five years left over a year ago. Also, their mixed drinks are so weak!

      • Susan

        I agree about their mixed drinks being weak. I don’t even drink, but was observing drink after drink being made at the bar and the glass is mostly filled with ice.

  2. Shannabiss

    It was one waitress, why abandon the whole restaurant? Lol

  3. lynnleco

    I have never had a problem with Applebees…I agree with Lucy, it is best to ask for their manager.

  4. Brenda

    We live close to Applebee’s and we never go there. It’s the worst place!

  5. Rosanne Lopez

    Its pretty kid friendly n with 3, its a quick easy way to get out of cooking without having pizza….lol
    Ill eat anything as long as i don’t have to cook it, lol
    All pretty friendly n helpful here, definitely always steady busy place, not quite but friendly

  6. Christine

    Our local Applebee’s is terrible. We sat down and waited 10 minutes for our server. Ordered ice teas and water. Another 15 minutes goes by. Finally order our meal which never came. An hour into our visit I said I was leaving and asked for a manager.
    That took 18 minutes. He came over and apologized and offer to send me a gift card via email. Can you guess what happened? IT NEVER CAME!! Never going back, ever!

    • K

      Christine- the Applebee’s around here are usually quite good… but ive had a horrible experience elsewhere …. I was trekking in South America and went to a restaurant, put in my order and started responding to emails… after more time than was necessary for my order, I looked up and a large group that came in about 10 minutes after I ordered, they (and smaller groups that came in after me- about 20 ppl total) had all their food and drinks! I flagged down a waiter and asked the status of my order. The waiter went to the kitchen and then asked, “what did you order again?” Of course it was obvi lost or never put in (despite the waiter writing it down)- so they put it in again… then after I got my order, none of the waiters would even look at me (and I hadn’t gotten angry or acted any sort of way- I was very polite when they messed up- mistakes happen)- no one brought me a bill or asked me anything (in addition to complete total avoidance of looking at me),even after I put my plate to the side- I started speaking with the ppl at the table next to me about 10 minutes after I finished my meal about how weird the whole thing was and how all the waiters would make sure not to look at me any time they came by (like I was some demon ghost)- literally the strangest dining experience ever- it became a running joke as waiters passed by in between us discussing trekking and sharing tips…. the table I was speaking with got their food and drinks and they said, “well I guess if they don’t bring your bill by the time we leave, just walk out with us.” I actually decided to do just that, but paused on the way out to tell another single girl who had come in good luck with getting any food as I had been given basically no service at all… then as I walked out the door and down the street, I was no longer a ghost! My waiter suddenly appeared and said I hadn’t paid, so I went back in to pay and of course at this point wasn’t very happy about everything and asked to speak with a manager while paying- I told him the entire story and he asked the waiter if it was true;the waiter admitted it was true and the manager apologized and refunded my money….

  7. Chrissy

    Dunkin’ Donuts is offering $1 medium hot or iced coffee to DD perks rewards members on tax day.

    • Amber (Hip Sidekick)

      Oh awesome! Great find, Chrissy! Thanks for the heads up!

  8. Mattie

    Something seems to be wrong with employees , I think most of them are unhappy, because I’ve tried 3 different ones and each has left a bitter taste. Now Chik-Fil-A is fast & friendly!

  9. Mary

    Grimaldi’s Pizza! They offer a Traditional 16 inch Cheese Pizza for 10.40! 🙂

  10. Colleen

    Tropical Smoothie is offering 25% off smoothies today, too.

  11. Michael Griego

    Tokyo joes is BOGO today also

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