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.
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Applebee’s
Sip on Applebee’s Valentine’s Day-themed Tipsy Cupid for just $6. They are also offering a non-alcoholic Bahama Beach Mocktail for $4. Combine the specialty drink specials with the restaurant’s popular 2 for $26 meal deal (appetizer and two entrées) for a truly “cheap” date night.
Plus, through Feb. 12, 2025, enter for your chance to win an Applebee’s Date Night Pass for up to $600 worth of food and drinks for 12 months. The lovely (and lucky!) 3,000 winners will be contacted on Valentine’s Day.
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.
Download the Baskin-Robbins Rewards app for a FREE scoop of ice cream upon signing up.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse
Take your sweetie for a sweet treat at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse.
Enjoy the $13 Pizookie Meal Deal with your choice of eight popular entrées and a complimentary Pizookie. The deal is only available Monday to Friday, including on Valentine’s Day.
Even lovelier for bargain hunters, for every $50 eGift card purchased from Feb. 1 to 14, 2025, receive a $10 bonus gift card. The bonus card is valid from Feb. 15 to March 31, 2025.
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 pizzeria’s “Valentine’s Day Sweet Deal for Two” with an appetizer, two entrées and a dessert at a special price — for dine-in, takeout or delivery. Price varies by location. The special meal is available from Feb. 10 to 16, 2025.
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The Cheesecake Factory
The Cheesecake Factory makes for a sweet date night for Valentine’s Day (or just about any other celebratory occasion.)
Through Feb. 18, 2025, the restaurant is offering a $10 dining credit with the purchase of $50 gift card. The credit is available for use from Feb. 19 to March 31, 2025.
Use the $50 gift card for a Valentine’s Day lunch or dinner and save the bonus for another date night.
The offer is only available to Cheesecake Rewards members.
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.
For Valentine’s Day, order Heart-Shaped Trays filled with select menu items, including 30-count Chick-fil-A Nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis, 6-count Chocolate Chunk Cookies or 12 Chocolate Fudge Brownie halves.
Price varies by location.
Chili’s
Perfect for a frugal date night! Enjoy Chili’s popular 3 for Me value meal with a beverage, appetizer and entrée — starting at just $10.99.
Plus, check out your location’s Happy Hour specials for added fun.
Cinnabon
Make Valentine’s Day even sweeter at Cinnabon!
From Feb. 10 to 14, 2025, the bakery shop is offering 20% off a CinnaPack for Valentine’s Day. The discount is only available Cinnabon Rewards members. Join Cinnabon Rewards here.
In addition, Cinnabon Rewards members enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Churro — through Feb. 14, 2025.
Plus, through Feb. 14, 2025, buy a $25 Cinnabon gift card online and enjoy a bonus $5 reward card. The reward expires Feb. 28, 2025.
Firehouse Subs
Heat up Valentine’s Day with lots of savings at Firehouse Subs!
The popular sub shop is offering a FREE medium sub with the purchase of a medium (or large) sub combo on Feb. 14, 2025.
The deal is open to all customers — in-restaurant only. Just be sure to ask for the offer when ordering.
Ibotta
Make Valentine’s Day even more eggs-cellent!
Every Friday in February, including on Feb. 14, 2025, Ibotta is offering consumers a rebate of $2.50 on eggs (any brand, any size) at your favorite participating retailer. Find out how you can get your rebate here.
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Jamba
Jamba is offering a Chocolate Covered Strawberry Smoothie for Valentine’s Day – a lovely fusion of chocolate and ripe strawberries, blended with creamy vanilla frozen yogurt. You can also choose orange or raspberry.
In addition, get $10 in eRewards with every $30 in Jamba gift cards purchased online — from Feb. 3 to 14, 2025. (The bonus is valid through April 3, 2025.)
McDonald’s
Will you be my McValentine?
McDonald’s is offering a buy-one-get-one for $1 special for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Or enjoy the $5 Meal Deal with your sweetie!
The deals make for a perfect Valentine’s Day date on a budget!
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 take-home meals per in-restaurant entrée.
Panera Bread
Enjoy bagels for a Valentine’s Day breakfast, brunch or lunch!
From Feb. 12 to 22, 2025, Panera Bread is offering 20% off all gift cards purchased online. That means you could get a $100 gift card for $80 or a $50 gift card for just $40. (The minimum purchase requirement is $5.) The discount also applies to any reloads to an existing Panera gift card.
If Panera is your go-to destination for breakfast or lunch, now’s the time to “pre-pay” for all those meals and snacks at a discounted price.
Also, enjoy a buy-one-get-one FREE Asiago Bagel Stacks sandwich online on Feb. 13 and 14, 2025 — use promo code BAEGEL at checkout.
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 14, 2025, online and in-restaurant. Choose from cheese or pepperoni.
Plus, enjoy a sweetheart of a deal for Valentine’s Day. Enjoy a HeartBaker Pizza and chocolate chip cookie dough for just $14.
QDOBA
Grab your sweetheart or friend for a frugal fiesta!
On Feb. 14, 2025, QDOBA Mexican Eats is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE entrée exclusively for members of its QDOBA Rewards loyalty program. The deal also requires the purchase of one drink.
The required coupon will be added to each member’s account on Valentine’s Day.
Red Robin
Make Red Robin your destination for lovely savings on Valentine’s Day.
From Feb. 13 to 16, 2025, Red Robin is serving the Lovebird Combo for sweethearts — starting at $34.99. Enjoy two select Gourmet Burgers with bottomless side and a Lemon Cream Layer Cake.
Regal Cinemas
Regal Cinemas is offering a gift card bonus for Valentine’s Day — from Feb. 7 to 14, 2025.
Buy a $50 gift card and receive a $15 Concession Bonus eCard. The bonus card is valid Feb. 7 to March 7, 2025.
It’s perfect for a Valentine’s Day date at the movies!
Scooter’s Coffee
Celebrate Galentine’s Day at Scooter’s Coffee!
The coffee shop is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE drink on Feb. 13, 2025. The deal is only available for Scooter’s Coffee Rewards members. Join Scooter’s Coffee Rewards here.
7-Eleven
Sip a Slurpee with your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!
Every Friday in February, including on Feb. 14, 2025, 7-Eleven is offering all customers a FREE small Slurpee — no purchase necessary. Stop by for a sweet treat without spending a dime.
Shake Shack
Shake up Valentine’s Day with this sweet deal from Shake Shack!
Through March 31, 2025, the popular burger joint is offering a FREE shake with a minimum purchase of $10 for online orders placed between 2 p.m. and 5 p.m. Order some burgers and fries, along with your bargain shakes, and you’re ready for a lovely meal.
Plus, from Feb. 11 to 17, 2025, Shake Shack is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Smokeshack burger, when you order via the Shack’s site or app, as well as at a kiosk in-restaurant. Use promo code BEMINE at checkout.
Starbucks
Enjoy a coffee date on Valentine’s Day!
From Feb. 13 to 18, 2025, Kroger is offering a 10% bonus on the purchase of a $50 Starbucks gift card online. That means you can get a $55 Starbucks gift card for $50. Limit one bonus per customer.
Subway
Stop at Subway for lovely savings for Valentine’s Day!
For a limited time, the popular sub shop is offering a buy-one-get-one FREE Footlong Sub for orders placed via Subway’s site or app. Take your sweetie and get sandwiched by savings on Feb. 14, 2025.
Get the required promo code here.
Village Inn
It takes a village to celebrate Valentine’s Day on a budget!
From Feb. 10 to 16, 2025, Village Inn is offering a Sweetheart Meal Deal for just $25 — includes two entrées from a select Valentine’s Day menu and two slices of pie.
Plus, Village Inn is celebrating National Pie Month with a sweet giveaway every day in February.
Walgreens
Make Walgreens your one-stop shop for all of your Valentine’s Day needs!
On Feb. 13 and 14, 2025, Walgreens is offering a FREE Valentine’s Day Card (up to $7.99), when you buy two select chocolate boxes & hearts, plush or floral (priced at $9.99 or higher).
The offer is only available on qualifying same-day pickup orders on Walgreens.com, while supplies last.
In addition, the popular drugstore is offering $4 off two Hallmark Valentine’s Day Cards with coupon and myW loyalty membership. Check your myW account for more details.
Whole Foods Market
Roses are red, violets are blue, Whole Foods Market has rosy savings for you!
The popular grocery store is offering one of the best prices on roses anywhere for Valentine’s Day. Pick up two dozen roses for just $24.99 — Amazon Prime members only.
The rosy offer is available from Feb. 10 to 14, 2025.
Yogurtland
Chill out on Valentine’s Day!
From Feb. 10 to 14, 2025, Yogurtland is offering a $5 Bonus Card with the purchase of a $25 eGift card. Also, enjoy the chain’s Valentine’s Day-inspired flavor Chocolate Strawberry Swirl — available for a limited time.
The bonus is valid from Feb. 15 to March 15, 2025.
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