42 Labor Day food deals to fuel your celebration

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Labor Day falls on Monday, Sept. 2.

As the unofficial end to the summer season, Labor Day is a bittersweet occasion. On the one hand, many of us are excited for fall, but saying goodbye to the carefree sunny days of summer can feel a bit daunting.

Labor Day isn’t just a random holiday on the calendar. It first originated in the late 19th century as the organized labor movement gained momentum. After New York unions organized a parade in September 1882 and took an unpaid day off work to celebrate, many states started declaring Labor Day an official holiday within a few years.

To help us all ease into fall, many restaurants are celebrating Labor Day by launching fabulous deals. From freebies to serious discounts, you won’t want to miss out on these offers.

7-Eleven

7-Eleven customers can take advantage of the following deals, just in time for Labor Day:

  • Aug. 30 — Sept. 1: Buy one, get one free large pizza with 7NOW delivery or pickup (limit of one per customer per day)

  • Sept. 2: $20 off 7NOW orders of $30+ (limit of one per customer)

Bar Louie

Bar Louie rewards members can earn double points between Aug. 30 — Sept. 2.

Bonchon

Through Labor Day, Bonchon is offering customers free delivery using the code CRUNCH while ordering online.

Cafe Aroma 

Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, Cafe Aroma is offering customers 15% off 12 and 24-packs of their espresso bricks on Amazon.

California Pizza Kitchen

Through Labor Day, California Pizza Kitchen is offering the following deals on its Take & Bake pizzas:

  • 2 for $25

  • 4 for $40

Chilis Grill & Bar

Chili’s Grill & Bar offers the following Happy Hour specials from 3 p.m. to close every Monday, including Labor Day:

  • Bud Light, Miller Lite and Coors Lite starting at $3

  • Modelo Ultra and Michelob Ultra starting at $4

  • House wines for $5

  • Tequila Trifecta Margarita for $7

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf

To prepare for Labor Day, Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf is offering the following deals:

  • Aug. 30 — Sept. 1: Buy one, get one free beverage between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m. (one-time use)

  • Sept. 2: Buy one, get one free beverage between 12 p.m. and 6 p.m.

Copper Cow Coffee 

Between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2, Copper Cow Coffee customers can save 25% off orders of $50+ and score a free mug with orders of $80+ on the brand’s website.

On Amazon, customers can take advantage of the following deals between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2:

  • 20% off all ground coffee bags

  • 18% off all pour-over coffee

  • 8% off all lattes

  • 5% off creamers

Daily Harvest

Through Sept. 2, new Daily Harvest customers can get 30% off orders of $100 or more using the code LABORDAY30.

Dig

Dig customers can get 25% off app orders between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2.

Dog Haus

Dog Haus rewards members who place an order in the restaurant’s app on Labor Day will score double points.

Eddie Merlot’s

Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, Eddie Merlot’s customers can order two burgers and sides of fries for $25 while ordering online.

Eight O’Clock Coffee

Eight O’Clock Coffee customers can save 15% off orders of $50 or more between Aug. 28 and Sept. 2 using the code COFFEEBREAK.

Fazoli’s

Participating Fazoli’s locations will offer customers $10 off $30 between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

On Aug. 30, Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers app users will get a coupon for $5 off a purchase of $15 or more that can be redeemed between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2 in store or online.

Free Rein Coffee Company

Free Rein Coffee Company is offering customers 30% off sitewide between Aug. 27 and Sept. 9.

Gopuff

Through Sept. 2, Gopuff FAM members can save up to 40% on tailgating essentials, including toppings, salty snacks, barbecue essentials like burgers and hot dogs, charcoal grills, sodas and more.

GourmetGiftBaskets.com

TODAY.com readers can save 25% off gifts at GourmetGiftBaskets.com through Sept. 20 using the code LABORTODAY.

Graeter’s

Graeter’s is offering TODAY.com readers 10% off ice cream using the code TODAY10 through Labor Day.

Kencko

Kencko is a company that makes freeze-dried smoothies, meals and other treats with organic veggies and fruits. The brand is offering customers 20% off orders between Aug. 30 and Sept. 7 using the code LASTSIP20.

KFC

KFC is offering the following deals through Labor Day:

  • 40-Piece Saucy Nuggets Party Pack for $19.99: The offer is valid online or in the chain’s app for participating stores.

  • 50% off chicken sandwiches: The offer is valid online or in the chain’s app.

  • 40% off 12-piece Chicken on the Bone: The offer is valid online or in the chain’s app for participating stores and can't be combined with other offers. There's a limit of one offer per transaction.

Kodiak

Between Sept. 1 at 5 p.m. MT and Sept. 6 at 11:59 p.m. MT, Kodiak customers can save $3 on all bars with the code SAVE3 while ordering on the company’s website. The offer can’t be combined with other discounts.

Kona Grill

Teachers and first responders who show proof of employment can get 50% off food at Kona Grill between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. The discount can't be combined with other offers and is valid for dine-in only.

Krispy Kreme

Krispy Kreme customers can get a $2 Original Glazed dozen with the purchase of any full-priced dozen through Sept. 2.

The deal is available in-shop, for pick up at participating Krispy Kreme shops and through delivery on Krispy Kreme’s app and website. There's a limit of two dozen in-shop and at the drive-thru, and one dozen in the app and or on the website for pickup or delivery.

Kroger

Kroger and DoorDash have teamed up to offer customers a buy-one, get-one-free offer on fresh sushi rolls on delivery orders between Aug. 28 and Sept. 14. The offer includes the new Doritos Flamin’ Hot Limón Shrimp Tempura Sushi Roll.

Lavazza

Through Sept. 3, Lavazza customers can save 20% off all coffee on the brand’s website.

Long John Silver’s

Long John Silver’s has a digital offer in store for customers: $5 off family meals between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2.

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams

McConnell’s Fine Ice Creams customers can get one pint free with the purchase of five pints on the brand's website between Aug. 29 and Sept. 2 (no code required).

Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Mountain Mike’s Pizza customers can save 15% on all pizzas using the code LBRDAY24 on Sept. 2.

Noodles & Co.

Noodles & Co. is launching a Care Bears Share menu by running the following two deals between Aug. 28 and Sept. 9 online and in restaurants:

  • Care Bears Besties Meal ($14.95): The meal comes with a large and small entrée and a Cheer Crispy.

  • Share Your Care Junior Meal ($8.95): The meal comes with a small entrée, a kids’ drink, and a Care Bears mini plush.

Omaha Steaks

Omaha Steaks is offering customers the following deals for Labor Day:

On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina

Kids eat free at On The Border Mexican Grill & Cantina between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. Additionally, customers can score $10 endless tacos through Oct. 4.

Papa Johns

Papa Johns rewards members can score a free medium one-topping pizza when they place an order of $20+ between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2. The free pizza can be redeemed with a purchase of $20+ between Sept. 3 and 16.

Pieology

Between Aug. 31 and Sept. 2, Pieology Pies & Perks members will get two free perks with the purchase of any Craft Your Own salad, calzone or pizza in store or online.

Rewards members who haven’t earned Pies & Perks status can earn it for the rest of the year when they buy a Craft Your Own pizza, calzone or salad during the sale window.

Red Robin

Red Robin has the following deals in store on Labor Day:

  • $4 milkshakes

  • $5 Monster Margarita

  • $2 Burger upgrade (add an extra beef patty plus cheese to any burger)

Round Table Pizza

Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, Round Table Pizza customers can get 15% off their order at participating locations.

STK

Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, teachers and first responders can get 50% off food while dining in at STK. The offer, which can’t be combined with other deals, is valid when you show proof of employment.

Sullivan’s Steakhouse

Between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2, Sullivan’s Steakhouse customers can order two burgers and sides of fries for $25 while ordering online.

Sweet Loren’s

Sweet Loren’s is a baked goods company that makes vegan, gluten-free, nut-free, non-GMO, kosher, 100% whole-grain treats. The brand is offering 15% off orders using the code 2024LABORDAY15 between Aug. 30 and Sept. 2.

Tate’s Bake Shop

Tate’s Bake Shop customers can save 30% off sitewide, including seasonal flavors such as Pumpkin Spice and White Chocolate Chip cookies, between Aug. 26 and Sept. 2.

The Cheesecake Factory

Through Sept. 2, customers of The Cheesecake Factory can take advantage of the following online gift card offer: For each $50 gift card purchased, score a $10 bonus card that can redeemed from Sept. 3 — 30.

Unreal

Unreal is a brand that makes treats with up to 51% less sugar. The company is offering customers 10% off orders through Sept. 2 using the code LABORDAY10.

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