Teacher Appreciation Week is here, and dozens of restaurants and brands are celebrating with sweet deals for the educators who go above and beyond every day.
From free meals and desserts to big discounts and bonus rewards, here’s your guide to all the Teacher Appreciation Week food freebies and deals happening May 5–9, 2025 (and beyond!).
1. Aroma Joe’s
Get a free 24-ounce drink on May 6 with a valid teacher ID.
2. Atomic Wings
Enjoy a free five-piece boneless wing order with fries (dine-in only) on May 6.
3. BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Teachers can enroll in the Awesome Achievement Program to reward students with free Snickers Pizookies.
4. Box Tops for Education
Get a $5 bonus for your school when scanning your first receipt in the app using the code TEACHER (valid through May 31).
5. Bravo! Italian Kitchen
On May 6, get a $20 bonus card with a catering order.
6. Brio Italian Grille
Teachers receive a $20 bonus card with a catering order on May 6.
7. Buffalo Wild Wings
Enjoy 20% off from May 5–11 with a valid teacher ID on dine-in, walk-in, or call-in orders.
8. Eddie Merlot’s
Score a free dessert with the purchase of an entrée from May 5–9.
9. Einstein Bros. Bagels
Get 20% off online gift card purchases in honor of Teacher Appreciation Week.
10. Grimaldi’s Pizzeria
Receive 15% off all orders from May 5–9 when you show your teacher ID.
11. Happy Joe’s
Teachers save 20% off orders from May 5–9 at participating locations.
12. Hat Creek Burger Company
Get a free Little Hat Burger on May 6 with a valid school ID.
13. Insomnia Cookies
Buy one Classic Cookie, get one free in-store from May 5–11.
14. La Madeleine
BOGO free bakery item offer for rewards members on May 6.
15. Logan’s Roadhouse
Enjoy 20% off entrées from May 5–12 with a valid ID.
16. McAlister’s Deli
Get a free Big Tea from May 5–12 when you show your school ID in-store.
17. MOD Pizza
Take advantage of a BOGO free pizza deal through May 8 by showing a valid teacher ID.
18. Noodles & Company
Save 15% off catering orders of $150+ from May 6–12.
19. Original ChopShop
Get 10% off dine-in and to-go orders from May 5–9.
20. Potbelly
Receive a free cookie or regular fountain drink with an entrée purchase through May 11.
21. RaceTrac
Teachers can grab a free medium coffee all week by verifying their status online or in the app.
22. Raising Cane’s
Enter to win a summer vacation package or a $1,000 classroom makeover through May 9.
23. Shipley Do-Nuts
From May 4–6, loyalty members who are teachers can get six free doughnuts (no purchase required).
24. Smoothie King
Enjoy 20% off your order from May 6–8 with valid ID in-store.
25. Sonic
Join the Teachers’ Circle Rewards in the app and unlock deals like:
BOGO Sonic Blast
Free snack or side with purchase
$1.99 Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger
Valid May 5–9.
26. Sullivan’s Steakhouse
Enjoy a free dessert with entrée purchase May 5–9 (ID required).
27. Tiff’s Treats
Use code 15TIFFS at checkout to get 15% off cookie orders May 5–9.
28. The Greene Turtle
Get a free meal (up to $15) on May 6 when you dine in and show a valid ID.
29. Tijuana Flats
On May 7, save 20% off with code NURTEA25 for dine-in or carryout (valid ID required).
30. Tim Hortons
Teachers enjoy:
BOGO free doughnuts
Buy 12, get 6 free
Available May 5–11 at participating locations.
31. Whataburger
From May 5–9, get a free breakfast menu item from 5–9 a.m. with a valid ID.
Quick Tips:
Always bring your school ID or badge to redeem offers.
Some deals are dine-in only or app-based — check details before heading out.
Offers may vary by location, so call ahead if needed.