Valentine’s Day is a holiday full of love, laughter and, if you’re a bargain hunter, lots of sweet savings. Most will celebrate by buying gifts and taking loved ones out for dinner, drinks or dessert. However, who says you have to spend big bucks to show your love?
Money-saving cupids should aim their arrow at restaurants offering Valentine’s Day dinner specials and discounts or attractions offering Valentine’s Day deals. Because the lovely holiday is so popular, you should call ahead to secure a reservation or place an early order.
Don’t forget to support your local restaurants and shops, if possible. Many will be offering lots of specials for the day, so check their website or call ahead to inquire about any possible Valentine’s Day deals. Don’t forget to look for local deals near you at our network of local cheap sites.
Here’s where to find lovely savings for Valentine’s Day 2023:
Baskin-Robbins
Surprise your sweetheart with the customizable Crazy For You Cake from Baskin-Robbins — a heart-shaped cake with fudge accents and drips, an OREO cookie and buttercream rosettes. Price varies by location.
And, back by popular demand, the shop’s Flavor of the Month for February is once again Love Potion #31. The limited-time flavor features white chocolate and raspberry ice cream, a raspberry swirl, chocolate chips and raspberry-filled chocolate hearts.
Buca di Beppo
Enjoy a Lasagna Lovefeast at Buca di Beppo on Valentine’s Day. For $59.99, couples can enjoy a lovely date filled a Heart-Shaped Lasagna for two, small garlic bread, choice of small salad (mixed green or Caesar) and cannoli. The special meal is available on Feb. 14 — dine-in or to-go.
California Pizza Kitchen
Make your Valetine’s Day lunch or dinner lovelier at California Pizza Kitchen by ordering your favorite Crispy Thin Crust pizza in a heart shape at no additional charge — for dine-in only.
Plus, enjoy the restaurant’s Valentine’s Day “Sweet Deal for Two” with an appetizer, two entrées and dessert from Feb. 9 to 14. Choose from the Classic or Adventure options. Price varies by location.
Plus, diners who purchase the Sweet Deal will receive a Bonus Card — good for a buy-one-get-one FREE pizza, pasta or salad. The card is valid Feb. 15 to 22.
Photo: Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A
Many are “in love” with Chick-fil-A, so it’s fitting they’re packaging customer-favorites in such a lovely way.
The popular chicken chain is offering some of its most popular items in heart-shaped tray, including Chick-fil-A Nuggets (30-ct.), Chick-n-Minis (10-ct.), Chocolate Chunk Cookies (6-ct.) or Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves (12-ct.)
The special Valentine’s Day tray is available from Jan. 23 to Feb. 25, while supplies last. Price varies by location.
Cinnabon
As if Valentine’s Day isn’t sweet enough, you can make it sweeter with this special at Cinnabon. For a limited time, the bakery is offering a Valentine’s Day Bundle — two (2) Classic Cinnamon Rolls and two (2) regular Cold Brews for $15.
Cracker Barrel
Cracker Barrel is making Valentine’s Day even sweeter. From Feb. 1o to 14, enjoy something extra sweet to share with your Valentine. Get a FREE Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or Biscuit Beignets, when you buy two (2) select entrées. The offer is only available for dine-in.
Dunkin
For a limited time, Dunkin’ has brought back its signature heart-shaped donuts, including the Brownie Batter Donut and Cupid’s Choice Donut. Plus, you can pair the holiday-themed donuts with its Cocoa Mocha Signature Latte or Strawberry Dragonfruit Dunkin’ Refresher for a Valentine’s Day treat.
Plus, this February, the popular donut shop is offering its first-ever Dunkin’ Rewards member exclusive beverage, the new Brownie Batter Signature Latte. Prices vary by location.
Firehouse Subs
Heat up Valentine’s Day with lots of savings! Firehouse Subs is offering a FREE medium sub with the purchase of a medium (or large) sub, chips and a drink — after 4 p.m. on Feb. 14.
The tasty offer requires this coupon from the chain’s Twitter account.
Hooters
Valentine’s Day will be a real hoot for singles at Hooters! On Feb. 14, get 10 FREE wings any style with an in-restaurant purchase of 10 wings of the same style by shredding an image of your ex in-store or online.
iFly Indoor Skydiving
Many are over the moon about their special loved one. And, thanks to iFly’s Valentine’s Day special, you can take the relationship to new heights. The popular attraction is offering a “Love is in the Air” flight package — available from Feb. 2 to 19. The package includes four flights shared by two people, two videos to commemorate the experience, specialized flight gear provided, one-on-one flight instruction and a personalized flight certificate.
The price of the package varies by location, starting at around $165 for two people. It’s not necessarily cheap, but the experience sure is lots of fun and memorable. However, when compares to the cost of a fine dining restaurant, roses and fancy chocolates, it might actually be less expensive.
Krispy Kreme
This Valentine’s Day, Krispy Kreme is choc-full of Hershey’s chocolate flavor with its four (4) all-new heart shaped doughnuts, including Hershey’s Chocolate Chip Caramel Kreme Doughnut, Hershey’s Double Chocolate Kiss Doughnut, Hershey’s Strawberry Dream Doughnut and Hershey’s I Pick You Doughnut.
Krispy Kreme’s Valentine’s Day Dozen features two (2) each of the holiday-themed Hershey’s doughnuts and four (4) Original Glazed in a limited-edition box.
Olive Garden
The popular Italian restaurant continues its $6 Take-Home Entrées. After enjoying your Valentine’s Day date at Olive Garden, take home an extra budget-friendly entrée to enjoy later for just six bucks.
Choose from fettuccine alfredo, five-cheese ziti al forno or spaghetti with meat sauce. The offer is available for dine-in only. Limit five (5) take-home meals per in-restaurant entrée.
Papa Murphy’s
Heat up the sweet holiday with the return of Papa Murphy’s Valentine’s Day favorite, the HeartBaker Pizza. The festive pizza shaped like a heart is available from Feb. 1 to 15, online and in-restaurant. The price is $11. Choose from cheese or pepperoni.
Customers may also choose to bring home the Sweetheart of a Deal, which includes a HeartBaker Pizza and chocolate chip cookie dough for $14.
QDOBA Mexican Eats
Grab your sweetheart or friend for a frugal fiesta. On Feb. 14, QDOBA Mexican Eats is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée exclusively for members of its QDOBA Rewards loyalty program. The required coupon will be added to each member’s account on Valentine’s Day.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill
Enjoy an Italian feast for Valentine’s Day! Romano’s Macaroni Grill is offering 25% off e-gift cards with promo code VALENTINE. The deal is available for orders up to $250 — from Feb. 8 to 14. Get a discounted gift card for Valentine’s Day and pick up another for a birthday or anniversary.
Schlotzsky’s
On Feb. 14, Schlotzsky’s is offering its rewards members a buy-one-get-one FREE Cinnabon. Choose from the Classic Roll, MiniBon and/or Center of the Roll. The sweet offer must be activated through the Rewards App.
Starbucks
Cheers, Starbucks lovers! Enjoy 50% off a delivery order from Starbucks through Uber Eats on Feb. 14. The discount requires a promo code.
Village Inn
Enjoy pie with your sweetie pie at Village Inn! From Feb. 10 to 14, the diner is offering Sweetheart Meal Deal on Valentine’s Day — two entrées and two slices of pie for just $25. The offer is available for dine-in or to-go. Pie selection varies by location.
Waffle House
For many, it doesn’t get any fancier than enjoying Valentine’s Day dinner at Waffle House. The fast-food restaurant goes “high-end” on Feb. 14 by offering special table service with lots of holiday-themed decorations.
Because of the popularity of the annual affair, reservations are required. Not all locations are participating, so check here first.
White Castle
Get fancy on a budget on Valentine’s Day! On Feb. 14, White Castle will once again invite customers to enjoy a very special Valentine’s Day dinner. The event features hostess seating, tableside service and festive holiday décor. Reservations are required.
The Love Cube meal for two is also back for 2023. The Valentine’s Day exclusive meal features eight (8) cheese sliders, two (2) shareable sides and two (2) small soft drinks. The Love Cube can be ordered for dine-in or carry out, while supplies last.
Whole Foods Market
Roses are red, violets are blue, Whole Foods Market has rosy savings for you! The popular grocery store is offering probably the best price on roses anywhere. Pick up two dozen roses for just $24.99 — Amazon Prime members only. The rosy offer is available from Feb. 8 to 14.
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