Dining out can be expensive, and we're always trying to find food deals near you. While there are some ways to save at restaurants you can count on week in and week out, sometimes the biggest savings you’ll find are special promotions from national restaurants.
These May food deals come and go throughout the month, so keeping track of them is pretty tricky. We’re always watching for restaurant deals, and we’ll include the best ones on this list as they become public. Bookmark this page and visit whenever you want to find food deals near you; you’ll have the info you need to save money.
And for even more deals every day of the week, check out our Monday restaurant deals, Taco Tuesday specials, Wednesday food deals, and Thursday restaurant deals.
Offers and local participation may vary.
Limited-Time May Food Deals
Applebee's: Check out the Applebee's Cerveza Sips for a limited time. They've got a $5 Rock & Berry Rita, $5 Dos Equis Especial Brewtus, and $9 Breaking Rock Rita.
Arby's: Try the limited-time Arby's Chicken Wraps with their current 2 for $5 deal. Regularly $2.99 apiece, you save $1 on two.
Auntie Anne's: Auntie Anne’s reward members get BOGO free Cinnamon Sugar or Original Pretzels on May 12 only.
Buffalo Wild Wings GO: All takeout and delivery from B-Dubs is now through Buffalo Wild Wings GO and guests get 6 free boneless wings with $10 orders using code GOWINGS.
Chicken Salad Chick: On Friday, May 10, stop by one of Chicken Salad Chick's 250+ locations to get BOGO free Large Quick Chick Salads.
Cinnabon: Rewards members get 20% off Cinnapacks at Cinnabon from May 6 - 10 at participating locations.
Cracker Barrel: Kids eat free at Cracker Barrel through May 8th. Show a screenshot of the deal from Cracker Barrel’s website, social channels or email newsletter to receive one free kid’s meal with entree purchase (two per check).
Dairy Queen: Dairy Queen Rewards members get a FREE large fry with any $1 purchase through May 5, 2024. Log in and check your app for this deal.
Dickey's BBQ Pit: From Monday, May 6 to May 12, any nurse or teacher with a valid ID receives a FREE Big Yellow Cup with an in-store purchase of $10+.
Domino's: Get $3 off your Domino's Pizza delivery every week when you tip your delivery driver $3 or more online. After providing a $3+ tip, you'll be emailed a $3 coupon to use on the following week's delivery order. You can earn one You Tip, We Tip $3 coupon per day through Sep. 8, 2024.
Dunkin': Dunkin' Rewards members get $3 medium Refreshers every day through June. Sign in to your account and use this offer once daily through June 30, 2024. Use this offer to try the Kiwi Watermelon Refresher from the new Dunkin' Summer Menu.
KFC: For a limited time, get a free 10-piece Saucy Nuggets with any $10 online purchase when you order at KFC.com or on the app.
Krispy Kreme: Get 12 FREE Original Glazed Doughnuts when you sign up for the new Krispy Kreme Rewards.
McDonald's: Download the McDonald's app and join their Rewards program to get $4 off any $4 order. Plus, get a free medium size fries every Friday with the purchase of $1. Log in to your McDonald's app to find this weekly offer.
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Sign up for the Nothing Bundt Cakes email newsletter to get a coupon for Buy 2, Get 1 Free Bundtlets. Use code APRB2G1 when you order online through May 4, 2024.
Outback Steakhouse: For a limited time, Outback Steakhouse brings back their 6-ounce center-cut sirloin, lobster tail, with 2 sides for $19.99.
Panda Express: Through May 12, you can grab the Panda Express 5 Person Family Meal for $30 when you use the promo code THANKSMOM at PandaExpress.com or in the Panda Express app. This deal includes three large entrees and two large sides. That's enough to feed five people for $6 per person. Offer is valid through May 12, 2024.
Panera Bread: Try three items from the Panera New Era Menu by May 31 and earn a $5 reward. You must order through your MyPanera app to earn this reward.
Playa Bowls: Coming soon! Playa Bowls rewards members get $2 off any mango-based bowl from May 6 - 8, 2024. Plus, check their social channels every Monday in May for exclusive giveaways.
Polly's Pies: To celebrate National Blueberry Pie Day, from April 28 — May 4, the renowned SoCal-based Polly's Pies offers BOGO 50% off all bake-at-home items. Use code FEELINGBLUE at checkout for the discount.
Potbelly: Potbelly Perks members get a free Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie with any entrée, sandwich, salad, soup, or pick-your-pair purchase. Plus, if you're a new Perks member, you get a free Original sandwich with any $5 order.
Rita's Italian Ice: Get a small Italian ice for free at Rita's Italian Ice when you order in the app and use the promo code 40ICE during checkout.
Schlotzsky’s: Rewards members get 20% off Cinnapacks at Schlotzsky's from May 6 - 10 at participating locations.
Sonic: Use code TREAT in the app or online (or mention it in the drive-in) and get half-priced Sonic Blasts through May 3, 2024.
Starbucks: Starbucks rewards members get BOGO free Starbucks drinks on Thursday, May 2, from noon - 6 p.m. Be sure to activate the offer in your Starbucks app before ordering.
Subway: Buy one footlong sub at Subway now through May 13, and get another footlong sub free when you use code FLBOGO at checkout.
Taco Bell: On Tuesdays, through June 4, you can grab a $5 Taco Discovery Box at Taco Bell. The box includes a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, two classic tacos, and a medium fountain drink — all for five bucks.
Wendy's: Enjoy daily $1 deals. Every day Check your Wendy's app for the offer and get select items for just $1 with any purchase.
Wetzel's Pretzels: Now through May 5, customers get a FREE pretzel by logging into their Wetzel's Pretzels account and ordering online or in the app. Use code WETZELDAY to get this deal.
Food Deals Happening All Month Long
You may need to download an app, go in-store, and/or join a free restaurant loyalty program to get these nearby food deals, but we're finding some pretty noteworthy deals. And most of them last throughout the month or longer.
BJs Brewhouse: $12 lunch specials are available Monday through Friday 11:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. for dine-in, takeout, and delivery. Plus, they've got different daily deals Monday - Sunday each week.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Every Thursday at Buffalo Wild Wings, you can get BOGO-free boneless wings no matter what quantity you purchase except for party platters. On Tuesdays, get 50% off traditional wings.
Burger King: Royal Perks members can get a medium size fries per week with a (pickup-only) order of $1 or more in the BK app. Plus, every Wednesday is $3 Whopper Wednesday.
Casey's: Get BOGO 50% off large single-topping pizzas at Casey's with code BOGO.
Circle K: You can grab any size Polar Pop or Froster for $0.79 at Circle K all month long. Rewards members can get them for $0.69 when you order via the Circle K app. Offer is valid through August.
Del Taco: Get two for $3 Crispy Chicken Tacos, two for $3 Breakfast Rollers, or new users can get 20% off your entire order in the app.
Domino's: Get $7.99 1-topping pizzas for a limited time. Carry-out orders only. Excludes XL pizzas and specialty. Also valid on 8-piece wings or Dips & Twists combos.
Einstein Bros Bagels: Shmear Society rewards members have an offer for a free bagel and shmear in their account. You can also earn a free hot or cold coffee (a $3 savings) when you order online or in the app.
Johnny Rockets: Brighten someone's day during May (Mental Health Month) with a Johnny Rockets shake. When you send someone a shake through May 31, you'll get one for yourself. To send and receive your shakes you must fill out the Free Shake form.
Ikea: Visit your local Ikea Swedish Restaurant on Fridays and get 50% off adult entrees every week until Aug. 31, 2024.
Shake Shack: Get a free shake when you place a $10+ order at ShakeShack.com or in the Shake Shack app (between 2 p.m. - 5 p.m.) and use the promo code FAVESHAKE during checkout. Offer is valid every day through June 26, 2024.
Tijuana Flats: Local heroes, including teachers, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, military, and law enforcement can get 20% off their purchase at Tijuana Flats with a valid I.D.
Wendy's: Wendy's rewards members can get a free Coca-Cola or Dr Pepper beverage (any size) with an online or in-app purchase. Offer is valid on delivery, carry-out, or dine-in orders through May 31, 2024.
Wienerschnitzel: Lots of Wienerschnitzel coupons in May 2024!
$2 for two corn dogs
$1 off any chili cheese fries
$6 corn dog, chili dog, and chili cheese fries
$8 two chili dogs, two corn dogs, and chili cheese fries
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