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The Best Valentine's & Galentine's Day Food and Drink Deals 2026

  • Danielle Slauter
  • Feb 10
  • 6 min read
donuts covered in sprinkles - valentines day fast food specials

Foodies - it's time to pause and grab some Valentine's Day food deals.


Valentine's Day and Galentine's Day are both quickly approaching, which means it's time to start making plans for what you're going to do. Whether it's celebrating with your S.O. or commiserating with your other single friends, there's still plenty of fun to be had—and food to be eaten.


So no matter what your plans are, we've rounded up the best Valentine's Day fast food deals for 2026. Start planning your date night now!


7-Eleven


7-Eleven has tons of deals to celebrate Valentine's Day:


  • Buy one Raise the Roost chicken sandwich, get a second for $1 (classic, signature, spicy, buffalo and BBQ flavors)

  • Get Heart-Shaped Donuts topped with red, white and pink sprinkles or two 7-Select King-Size Chocolate Bars for $4.

  • Enjoy $14 off orders of $30+ via the 7NOW Delivery app when you use the promo code LOVER


Applebee's



Applebee's has the following seasonal drinks available for the 21+ crowd:


  • Tipsy Cupid (they're back!): Tito's vodka and Tropicana lemonade topped with red gummy lips

  • Prickly Ever After Rita (NEW): A sweet-meets-tart margarita with Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, orange liqueur, lime and prickly pear.


Best of all, you can grab one of these for $6 as part of their Mucho Smoocho Sips deal. Love is really in the air! Plus, it's a great time to take advantage of the 2-for-$25 deal, which gets you one appetizer and two entrées.


Auntie Anne's



  • For a limited time, Auntie Anne's are launching Heart-Shaped Pretzels with a BOGOF offer. Available in either original or cinnamon sugar flavors - grab one while you can.

  • Reward members can get a free pretzel on Valentine's Day with the purchase of any item.


Bar Louie


  • Galentine's Girl Dinner: Get a grilled chicken caesar salad side, truffle fries, Signature cheesecake and a choice of martini for $40 from the 13th - 15th February.

  • For a limited time, enjoy their special Valentine's Day cocktails - Midnight Berry and From Paris With Love.


Deals might vary depending on where you live – check your local Bar Louie.


Baskin Robbins



  • Every year, Baskin-Robbins offers a seasonally-themed ice cream flavor and dessert. Last year was Love Potion #31 – a fan-favorite flavor which is back for the 31st year running. To celebrate this milestone, they're also launching a frozen-coffee drink inspired by this flavor - delish.

  • They're also rolling out new Vintage Heart and Vintage Cherry cakes - perfect for the 'gram.


Ben & Jerry's



Ben & Jerry's is now taking orders for custom $45.99 ice-cream cakes in similar heart shapes as the ones from Baskin-Robbins. Choose from your favourite flavors - guaranteed to be a hit.


Biggby Coffee



Get your hands on their Valentine's Day themed items: Red Velvet Latte, Berry Chocolatey Crème Freeze iced drink, and Sweetheart Biggby Blast energy drink – all BOGOF for any drink, any size, on February 14th.


California Pizza Kitchen


Starting at $60 per couple, grab a Sweet Deal for Two which includes an appetizer, two entrées (including heart‑shaped pizza) and dessert from February 9th through to 15th.


Carrabba's Italian Grill


Get a four-course dinner for two for just $65 at the Italian chain. You get an appetizer to share, a choice of soup or salad, two entrées, and a dessert to share (for dine-in only) from February 5th - 15th.


Dave & Buster's



  • Date Night Duo Deal: for $99, couples can receive two 90‑minute All‑You‑Can‑Play cards, one appetizer, two entrées and one dessert (valid Feb 9th – 13th; reservation required).

  • Additionally, at five stores couples can ride the “Human Crane” to win a $15,000 3‑carat engagement ring – that's one way to make a date night interesting after dinner!


Dunkin'



  • The Dunkin' Valentine's Day menu is coming back again this year, which includes Brownie Batter and Cupid’s Choice donuts and drinks like the Heart Eyes Daydream Refresher and Blush Spritz.

  • Rewards members can also earn 3x points on espresso beverages on Feb 14th/


Insomnia Cookies




Insomnia offers a variety of Valentine’s cookies, dip flavors and is hosting exclusive date‑night events from 8.p.m. to midnight – Feb 12th – 13th. Here, “Insomniacs” can reserve a $30 package which includes 6 cookies, 3 dip flavours and 2 milks.


Jimmy John's


The sandwich shop is offering a BOGOF toasted sandwich deal exclusive for JJ Rewards members on Valentine's Day.


Kolache Factory


  • Kolache Factory bakery have introduced a Red Velvet Cupcake available from Feb 1st – 28th as a seasonal Valentine's treat



Krispy Kreme



Krispy Kreme is also offering heart-shaped donuts in four new flavors:


The 2026 Valentine’s Day Collection comprises four new doughnuts:


  • I Love You a Choco‑Lot: filled with Chocolate Kreme™ and topped with a chocolate bow

  • Teddy Bear: Chocolate Iced, filled with Cookies and Kreme™

  • You’re Berry Sweet: Strawberry Iced, filled with Fluff Kreme™ and topped with a Sugar Piece

  • Sprinkled with Love: Topped with Buttercreme and heart sprinkes


Noodles & Company


Noodles & Company have a Delicious Duos offer which starts at just $9.95 for a small entrée with protein and a side. Perfect for a date on a budget.


Nothing Bundt Cakes


Swing by the bakery chain to grab their new limited edition Chocolate Raspberry Heart cake. Filled and drizzled with raspberry puree and topped with a DOVE chocolate heart - this is only available from Feb 2nd – 15th.


Outback Steakhouse


Going on from February 10th through 17th, you can get a four-course meal for two for $65. Each meal includes shareable appetizerss, fresh salads, hearty entrées and dessert.


Outback also highlights menu items like filet with roasted garlic butter, filet mignon & lobster, a new Delmonico ribeye and Teriyaki Filet Skewers


Potbelly


Previously members of the Potbelly Perks loyalty program get a free Red Velvet Cookie on Valentine's Day with the purchase of any entrée. This is predicted to be the case in 2026 but nothing has been confirmed officially yet.


Qdoba



Qdoba will again offer buy one entrée, get one free when you buy an entrée and a drink on Feb 14th. Exclusive to members only!


Red Lobster


It's the perfect time to dine at the seafood chain. with their Vaseline® × Red Lobster “Kissing Booth” experience at the Times Square restaurant from Feb 10th – 12th.


Couples who reserve this $140 five‑course menu for two enjoy Cheddar Bay Biscuits, Lobster Flatbread, new Lobster Pasta au Gratin, a Lobsterfest Duo, Chocolate Wave Cake and two cocktails inspired by Vaseline lip‑balm flavors. The meal ends with a complimentary Vaseline Lip Therapy product - pucker up!


Red Robin



Red Robin will sell a $34.99 Lovebird Combo (dinner for two) consisting of two Gourmet Burgers, two bottomless sides and a lemon cream layer cake


Smoothie King



Smoothie King teamed with TV personality Tyler Cameron to launch the Berry Smooth Smoothie, a Valentine twist on a chocolate‑covered strawberry. The drink (strawberries, cocoa and protein blend) is available via the Smoothie King app and in stores beginning Feb 10th.


Sonic



  • For Valentine's Day, get a special, limited-time $6 All-American Smasher meal deal. which includes a cheeseburger, tots/fries and a drink.

  • "I Love You Smore" shake - a Valentine's Day themed drink with toasted marshmallow, chocolate, candy hearts, and a cookie sandwich.


Deals and offers vary - check out your local Sonic Drive-In.


Waffle House



Heart-shaped hashbrowns, anyone? Waffle House goes all out when it comes to the Valentine's Day festivities. A special menu is created for the day and includes a meal for two (salad, steak, and more) on Feb 14.


Diners can call their local Waffle House to reserve a table. The classic menu is served with a romantic ambience (decorations, white tablecloths and candles).


White Castle



Since 1991, White Castle has done a Valentine's Day dinner, and this year is no different! Head to your local White Castle between 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. to visit the "Love Castle" for an elevated dining experience. Reservations can be made on the OpenTable app now.



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