You Can Get Tons of Free Food in August. Here Are All the Best Deals.

Look, I’m not saying you should eat your sorrows away. I’m just saying that August is more of a bummer than people give it credit for being. The next mass day off isn’t until early September, and, despite the promise that summer doesn’t officially end until September 23, summer unofficially ends at the end of August. The month kind of feels like it’s the last call on fun.

Fortunately, there are plenty of opportunities for good eating this month (in addition to all the grilling and carousing on patios you should try to do while the weather is still beautiful). This month’s food holidays are pretty focused on treats. There’s Ice Cream Sandwich Day, International Beer Day, Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, Soft Serve Ice Cream Day, and Waffle Day (which is honestly just a breakfast dessert). To celebrate these festive occasions, you’ll find deals below from chains like Wendy’s, McDonald’s, Arby’s, Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, and more.

We’ve mined the depths of the world of food deals to present the best of the best as the deals are announced. Check back often (this list is updated regularly) to know exactly which days you should offer to buy lunch for your coworkers without telling them there’s a buy-one-get-one-free (BOGO) deal down the street. Lunch is on them next time. Dig in.

Ongoing Food & Drink Deals

Arby’s
The deal:
 Sign up for the chain’s email list and you’ll get a coupon that earns you a free signature sandwich (Arby’s Reuben, Loaded Italian, Smokehouse Brisket, or any of its Gyros) with the purchase of a drink. The coupon lasts for just a week, though.
When: Ongoing

Popeyes
The deal: Grab a three-piece of chicken tenders or bone-in chicken with a biscuit for just $3.99.
When: Ongoing

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
 Every Thursday, B-Dubs unleashes deals on boneless chicken wings. The discounts will vary by location, but you can count on getting a deal any time of day on Thursdays.
When: Ongoing, every Thursday

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal: Every Tuesday, it’s BOGO traditional wings for Wings Tuesday, which it recently brought back.
When: Ongoing, every Tuesday

Burger King
The deal: 
The King is offering a few Whopper meal options. Get a $4 Whopper Jr. meal, a $5 Whopper meal, or a $6 Double Whopper meal. The meal comes with a drink and your choice of fries or onion rings.
When: Ongoing

Burger King
The deal: The fast-food chain is now serving Crispy Tacos for just a buck.
When: For a limited time

Olive Garden
The deal: As of late July, Olive Garden has made its $5 Take Home promotion a permanent offer. When you order an entrée in-restaurant, you can get up to five $5 Take Home orders to go along with your order.
When: Ongoing

Village Inn
The deal: Make an entrée purchase when dining in, and you’re getting a free slice of pie every Wednesday at Village Inn. Also, kids eat free every Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Select days of the week

Carvel
The deal: Grab an ice cream sundae and they’ll throw in another one for free every Wednesday.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

UNO Pizzeria & Grill
The deal: Order one of five UNO Signature pasta entrees and you’ll get the option to take home an order of pizza or one of three pasta dishes for free.
When: Through the end of the summer

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
The deal:
 Get $10 off any bottle of wine. You can also get any pizza for $9.99.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday