By now, you’ve probably filed your tax returns… right? If not, you still have the tax filing deadline of Wednesday, April 15 to do so. But don’t stress! As a little bonus for doing your due diligence at 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 eateries are celebrating.everyone’s favoriteday of the year. Whether you’re waiting for a refund or still owe the government some hard-earned cash at the end of the day, there’s a little something for 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 stress sometimes of all those tax forms, we’ve put together this list of the best Tax Day gifts and deals for 2026. Go ahead, you’ve earned it!
Specials for Food and Drink Tax Day 2026
Checkers & Rally’s
On April 14 and 15, listen to the “boss of all burgers,” aka Big Buford for just $3 (about half of what it normally costs). The chains will also offer other value options such as a $5 Spicy Chicken Flatbread Combo and a $6 Bacon Burger Flatbread Combo (each includes small fries and a soft drink), and a $5 MVP Meal Deal with a sandwich, fries, drink, and apple pie.
Chicken of the Week
Order an 8-piece leg and thigh from Church’s Chicken for just $4.99 this tax day. Just be sure to sign up for the Real Weekly Rewards Program before April 15. Then, redeem the deal on the app, website, or restaurant using the in-app QR code.
Kona Ice
Need a little escape to wrap up a stressful tax season? Kona Ice is once again turning Tax Day into Relaxation Day by offering free shaved ice to customers skating at participating Kona Ice trucks on April 15.
Great American Cookies
On Tax Day 2026, Great American Cookies reward members can enjoy a mouth-watering BOGO deal. Once you’ve signed up (for free!) online or in the app, just stop by any participating location on April 15th to buy a slice of the brand’s signature Chocolate Chip Cookie and get one FREE.
This is Grimaldi’s place
Nothing soothes 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, to go or place your order online with code TAXDAY26. You can order anything you want, including Italian Hero Pizza and Choco’nana Cheesecake for dessert.
Grubhub
If you have it in you to fill out 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 by submitting a 2025 receipt from any food delivery app. From April 6 to April 15, you can file your Grubhub Cash Back claim, and get $10.40 off Grubhub orders of $50+ at favorites like Sweetgreen, Krispy Kreme, and Chili’s. If you’re new to Grubhub, you can also get $10 off your first restaurant order of $50+ with the code FREERETURN10.
Jinya Ramen
Tax Day is a Wednesday in 2026, but JINYA is offering a little relief every Tuesday this April with its “Taste Without Tax” promotion. On April 7, 14, 21 and 28, guests dining at participating JINYA locations nationwide can enjoy their meals without sales tax by simply saying the phrase “tax free.”
No Bundt Cakes
Bundtastic Rewards members will earn 50 bonus points with any cake purchase from Nothing Bundt Cakes on Tax Day 2026, which equates to a FREE Bundtlet in the future. And who said you’re not good at financial planning?
Paris Baguette
Stop by this French-inspired, Korean-owned bakery-café for one of the sweetest Tax Day freebies: a cupcake with any beverage purchase in April. 15. PB is also introducing a Korean BBQ-inspired menu to honor the brand’s heritage — featuring pizzents, delectable lemonades, smoothies and other new flavors to go with your FREE treat.
Petco
As tempting as you might be to claim your pets as dependents in order to get a tax break, that just isn’t true. However, dogs are luckyit can beindulge in Tax Day treats like their own thanks to FREE treats from Petco on April 15th! The Tax Day Treat Return is happening all day in-store only, so bring your pup to claim a free treat at the treat (no purchase necessary).
QDOBA
If you hate paying extra for guacamole, you probably already know that QDOBA always includes a free portion of recycled, raw delights for creating your own. But this year, QDOBA is also allowing reward members to “file” for Tax Day Guac Relief. All you need to do is fill out a quick survey about a time you had to (unfairly!) pay extra for guac at another establishment, and you’ll unlock a $5 reward to put towards a future full-size QDOBA purchase.
Shipley Do-Nuts
As one of the nation’s oldest donut brands, Shipley Do-Nuts will ease the stress of Tax Day with a special promotion. Shipley Rewards members get glazed donuts for just $4.15 when you visit the store from April 10th to April 15th.
Travelin’ Tom’s coffee truck
Kona Ice Company, you can once again participate in Chill Out Day 2026 with a free frozen beverage from the nearest Travelin’ Tom coffee truck this Tax Day.
The White Castle
Satisfy your cravings for sliders, sides and more with 15% off your White Castle order. Just use code WC15OFF online or in the app, valid April 13–17.
Ziggi’s coffee
Ziggi’s Tax Day Bounce Back promotion rewards every guest on April 15 with a $2 coupon to use on a future coffee, tea, smoothie, 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 and California Pizza and more, savings opportunities as we approach tax day 2026!
Looking for more help during tax season? Look at ourstax deals pagefor the latest discounts and deals.