"30 Can't-Miss Food Freebies and Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week!"

 "30 Food Deals for Teacher Appreciation Week to Honor Educators"

By Chrissy Callahan
We don’t need a special occasion to celebrate the incredible educators in our lives—but Teacher Appreciation Week gives us the perfect excuse.

Observed from May 5–9 (overlapping with National Nurses Week), this week is all about recognizing teachers for the difference they make every day. Whether it’s a heartfelt “thank you” or a small gesture of appreciation, it’s a great time to show some love.

To mark the occasion, restaurants and food brands across the country are offering teachers free meals, sweet treats, and steep discounts. Even better—many of these deals run all week long, giving educators plenty of chances to indulge.

Here’s a roundup of the best Teacher Appreciation Week food deals in 2025:

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Aroma Joe’s
Free 24-ounce drink with valid ID on May 6.

Atomic Wings
Free 5-piece boneless wings with fries on May 6 (dine-in only).

BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Teachers can reward students with a free Snickers Pizookie via the Awesome Achievement Program. Sign up online.

Box Tops for Education
Earn a $5 bonus for your school through May 31 when you scan your first receipt in the app using code TEACHER.

Bravo! Italian Kitchen
Get a $20 bonus card with catering orders on May 6.

Brio Italian Grille
Teachers earn a $20 bonus card with catering orders on May 6.

Buffalo Wild Wings
Enjoy 20% off dine-in, call-in, or walk-in orders with ID, May 5–11.

Eddie Merlot’s
Free dessert with entrée purchase and valid ID, May 5–9 (excludes “Dessert for Two”).

Einstein Bros. Bagels
Get 20% off online gift card purchases in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.

Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
15% off with valid ID at participating locations, May 5–9.

Happy Joe’s
Teachers save 20% at participating locations, May 5–9.

Hat Creek Burger Company
Free Little Hat Burger for school staff on May 6 with valid ID (dine-in or takeout).

Insomnia Cookies
Buy one Classic Cookie, get one free in-store with ID, May 5–11.

La Madeleine
Rewards members get a BOGO bakery item offer on May 6.

Logan’s Roadhouse
20% off entrées for teachers with ID, May 5–12.

McAlister’s Deli
Free Big Tea for teachers with ID, May 5–12 (dine-in or takeout only).

MOD Pizza
Buy one pizza, get one free with valid ID in-store, through May 8.

Noodles & Company
15% off catering orders of $150+ with ID, May 6–12.

Original ChopShop
10% off dine-in and to-go orders with valid ID, May 5–9.

Potbelly
Free cookie or regular fountain drink with entrée purchase and ID, through May 11.

RaceTrac
Free medium coffee after employment verification via app or RaceTracTeachers.com, May 5–9.

Shipley Do-Nuts
Free half dozen donuts for teachers in loyalty program, May 4–6 (no purchase needed).

Smoothie King
20% off in-store orders for teachers with ID, May 6–8.

Sonic
Teachers in the Sonic Teachers’ Circle get exclusive deals in the app, May 5–9, including:

• Free snack or side with purchase

• BOGO Sonic Blast

• $1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger

Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Free dessert with entrée and valid ID, May 5–9 (excludes other discounts).

Tiff’s Treats
15% off cookie orders with code 15TIFFS, May 5–9.

The Greene Turtle
Free meal (up to $15) for teachers dining in with ID on May 6.

Tijuana Flats
20% off dine-in or carryout with ID and code NURTEA25 on May 7 (one use per person).

Tim Hortons
Enjoy these deals at participating locations, May 5–11:

• BOGO free doughnut

• Buy 12 doughnuts, get 6 free

Whataburger
Free breakfast item from 5–9 a.m. with valid ID, May 5–9 (in-store, drive-thru, or takeout only).