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The Best Food Deals For Mother’s Day

Mother’s Day is around the corner. Let’s face it, it’s hard to find the right gift and place that your mom and/or mother figure will love (BTW Spoon U has you covered with gift ideas for every kind of foodie mom). So, to help you out, here’s a list of the best food deals for Mother’s Day from gift cards to discounts to freebies.

Auntie Anne’s

Guests who buy $25 in Auntie Anne’s gift cards, will get a $5 Reward on their next purchase. Plus, on May 12, Auntie Anne’s will have a buy-one-get-one Cinnamon Sugar or Original Pretzel deal exclusive to Auntie Anne’s reward members.

Baked by Melissa

The cupcake shop’s 25-pack Mother’s Day Gift Box will be 10% off until May 14. It features 25 handcrafted, dairy-free, vegan cupcakes, including rich and delicious flavors like Maple Cinnamon Bun, Triple Chocolate Chip, Dark Chocolate Coconut, Strawberry, Peanut Butter, and Chocolate Vanilla Chip. Baked by Melissa will be donating $5 to the non-profit Chamber of Mothers organization for every Mother’s Day gift box purchased.

Buffalo’s Cafe

The perfect spot for a family meal is giving Moms a free Buffalo Chip Dessert with any entrée purchase of $14.99 or more — at participating locations only.

Carvel

Until June 16, guests who purchase $25 in Carvel gift cards will receive a free $5 reward.

Chicken Salad Chick

On May 10, Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating moms by offering buy one, get one free on their Large Quick Chicks at all 250+ locations! Plus, guests who participate in the ‘Month of Mom’ promotion by scanning their receipts on Fridays via the Craving Credits app will receive a free drink every day for the entire month of May. 

Cinnabon

Guests who purchase $25 in Cinnabon gift cards will receive a free $5 reward to be used on a future visit. This offer will be valid in bakery and online during specific dates: the online promo is valid until June 30, and the in-store promo is valid from May 6 to June 23. To unlock the reward, download the Cinnabon app or log into your Rewards Account online and tap “Unlock a Code,” then enter the coupon code.

Cinnabon Rewards Members can also get 20% off CinnaPacks from May 6 to May 10 at participating locations. The reward must be applied at checkout and cannot be used with any other offer or reward, or third-party delivery.

Plus, Spring CinnaPacks, which feature colorful butterfly sprinkles and festive packaging, are available by request for no additional charge through Mother’s Day. Available at participating bakeries, while supplies last.

Fazoli’s

Using code Mothers24 online, customers can get a free Fettuccine Alfredo or Spaghetti with Meat Sauce or Marinara with the purchase of another entrée. The code is valid at participating locations only!

Hurricane Grill & Wings

At Hurricane Grill & Wings, enjoy a free Bloody Mary with any entree purchase of a minimum of $14.99 at participating locations only.

Jamba

From May 3 to May 12, customers buying $30 in gift cards will get a $10 digital gift card, or two $5 eRewards, offer. The reward cards will be valid until June 17, through Jamba Rewards account.

Jamba also has buy one get one 50% off between May 10 and May 12 exclusive to select Jamba Rewards Members. This, however, excludes add-ons, substitutions, packs, grab-n-go, and merchandise. The offer applies to one item per order of equal or lesser value and must be applied at checkout.

Marco’s Pizza

Show your mom and mother figures how much you care all month long by enjoying an iconic Pepperoni Magnifico together for just $9.99 using code PEPMAG. Plus, Marco’s Pizza customers can snag 10% off the purchase of e-gift cards until May 12.

McAlister’s Deli

For every $30 spent on McAlister’s Deli gift cards or eGift Cards between May 3 and May 12, customers will receive two $5 rewards. These reward cards will be valid from June 17 to August 11 at participating locations.

Moe’s Southwest Grill

For every $30 spent on Moe’s gift cards between May 1 and May 12, Moe’s customers will receive two $5 rewards. This offer is available online only and the reward cards are valid from until August 31 at participating locations.

Native Grill & Wings

At Native Grill & Wings, customers can receive a free Native Buffalo Fries or Cookie Sundae with the purchase of an entree. This offer is at participating locations only.

Panada Express

Until May 12, guests can celebrate their moms and mother figures with flavor and ease with a five-person Family Meal for $30. This deal is available online only and can be redeemed using the code THANKSMOM. Additional charges for premium entrees still apply, with restrictions and prices varying by store.

Also until May 12, guests who purchase an online order of $30 or more in gift cards will receive one free Panda Bowl. The freebie is limited to one bowl per order and is valid until July 31.

Red Robin

Red Robin is offering a couple of deals for moms, here’s the rundown: 

$4 Milkshake Break – Shake things up with a chocolate, strawberry, or vanilla milkshake!

$4 Momma’s Margarita – signature margarita served on the rocks or frozen (available flavors include traditional, strawberry, desert pear, or honey mango).

$5 Wine Time – A six-ounce pour of our red or white house wine. Bottles are also available.

Round Table Pizza

Don’t forget to show Mom you really love her by serving a heart-shaped pizza from Round Table this Mother’s Day. On top of the festive pizzas, Round Table is also offering 15% off all orders over $40 with code LOVEMOM. This offer is valid at participating locations for dine-in, carry-out, and delivery from May 10 to May 17.

Schlotzsky’s

For every $30 spent on Schlotzky’s gift cards or eGift Cards between May 3 and May 13, customers will receive two $5 rewards. The reward cards are until July 17 at participating locations.

The restaurant company also has a Cinnapack offer. From May 6 to May 10, Schlotzsky’s is offering 20% off CinnaPacks at participating locations. However, this offer is only valid for Schlotzsky’s rewards members. 

Starbucks

On Mother’s Day, Starbucks Rewards members can buy one handcrafted drink and get another one free (BOGO) from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. local time. It’s the perfect chance to treat the mother figure in your life to her favorite Starbucks drink or have her try something new from the coffee chain’s new summer menu

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux

Just like athletes, moms need recovery days, and to make this Mother’s Day stress-free, Walk-On’s is offering a complimentary dessert, whether they dine in or have their family take it to go while they unwind at home. Additionally, every family that dines in on Mother’s Day will receive a “Friday Night Date Night” gift card, ensuring parents can enjoy a future well-deserved kid-free evening of relaxation and gourmet dining.

Giselle Medina is the associate editor for Spoon University where she helps oversee food coverage of news, pop culture, trends, and celebrities.

In her free time, Giselle is an avid TV binge-watcher and will never say no to a Real Housewives franchise, but also makes the best chocolate chip muffins (at least that's what her inner circle says). She has a huge sweet tooth and is always on the hunt for a good chocolate chip cookie. Shoot her an email at gisellemedina@hercampus.com.