Photo: 123RF
Valentine’s Day is upon us once again. This is an eclectic roundup of Valentine food deals, sweet treats, and romantic cheap dates.
From pizza to doughnuts, we’ve got you covered — whether you’re looking for a meal, a snack, a Valentine’s Day gift for your sweetheart, or just something to delight the kids.
The list also includes Valentine’s Day restaurant deals — everything from cheap meals-for-two to kids-eat-free offers. There’s something for everyone here. And the list continues to grow, so please check back.
You may also want to check out our list of Top Things to Do in February, plus our annual roundup of Black History Month Events & Activities.
And at the very bottom of the page is a day-by-day calendar listing of Valentine weekend events.
And if you’re looking for a takeout feast for two, or for your family, check out our big list of family-style takeout packages. It includes everything from fully prepared meals to take-and-bake options.
You may also be interested in:
- Half-off deals on Valentine flowers and treats through Groupon
- Shop Amazon’s Valentine’s Day collection
- Enjoy a romantic Valentine dinner at Waffle House
- Free and cheap things to do for Valentine’s Day, with or without a date
Hooter’s
Come for the Valentine’s Wing Fling!
On Friday, Feb. 14, 2025, you can enjoy 10 free boneless wings with the purchase of 10 wings, any style. The deal is available for dine-in only.
More info
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.
HINT: 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.
QDOBA
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.
More info
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar
On Feb. 14, 2025, the burger chain is offering its Red Velvet Cake Milkshake for just $5.
Edible Arrangements
Use promo code LOVE15 for a 15% discount on select Valentine gifts.
More info
Heart-shaped pizzas
It’s a fun and silly tradition for the pizza chains to offer heart-shaped pizza for a limited time each February.
These are some of your options in 2024:
♥ Marco’s Pizza
Get a one-topping, thin crust pizza cut into a heart for $11.99, for delivery or carryout. The deal was announced on Instagram.
Order online
♥ Hungry Howie’s
On Feb. 13th and 14th, 2025, you can get a heart-shaped cheese or pepperoni pizza. Dine-in, carryout, or delivery.
More info
Order online
♥ Papa John’s
Get a one-topping heart-shaped pizza now thru Feb. 14th, 2025, starting at $11.99.
More info + Order online
♥ Papa Murphy’s
The HeartBaker Pizza is available from Feb. 1st to 14th, 2025. Choose from cheese or pepperoni for just $11. Or get the take-and-bake pizza PLUS chocolate chip cookie dough for $14.
More info
Photo courtesy of Papa John’s
Heart-shaped cakes
♥ 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.
♥ Paris Baguette is offering a selection of small bakery cakes that are either heart-shaped or decorated with hearts for Valentine’s Day. Examples include the Be Mine Strawberry Soft Cream Cake (topped with berries and chocolate) and the I Love You Chocolate Cake (frosted with chocolate buttercream, coated in chocolate ganache and topped with a red fondant rose).
♥ La Madeleine is serving up heart-shaped cheesecake! Choose from a chocolate ganache topping or fresh raspberries on top (both are $10.99). The chain is also offering heart-shaped Linzer cookies; individual strawberry cheesecakes, and chocolate covered strawberries.
Fresh Market Valentine meals
Fresh Market has ALL the heart-shaped food!
Heart-shaped steak and heart-shaped crab cakes.
Where else could you get a heart-shaped steak to sear or grill at home! The specialty grocer also heart-shaped crabcakes, perfectly seasoned and ready to cook. And for dessert there is — what else? — heart-shaped cakes! This is all part of the Cooking With Cupid collection, and you can order online.
The specialty grocer is also offering Valentine dinner packages to-go for just $59.99 for two people, PLUS a brunch package for four people for just $24.99.
Red Robin
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.
Carabba’s Italian Grill
From Feb. 6th to 16th, 2025, Carabba’s is offering a four-course meal for two people, for just $65. Dine-in only.
You’ll get an appetizer for the table, a choice of soup or salad each, two entrées, and a dessert to share.
More info
The Cheesecake Factory
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.
HINT: Buy the $50 gift card to use 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. Click thru the link to join.
More info
Whole Foods: the best deal on roses
Whole Foods Market is bringing back its very popular deal on roses for 2024. From February 8th to 14th, you can get two dozen roses for just $24.99, while supplies last. See the deal here
Image: Whole Foods
Heart-shaped doughnuts
Several donut chains are offering special Valentine-themed collections this year.
♥ Krispy Kreme offers the “Choc-Ful-a-Love” dozen, which includes 12 heart-shaped donuts in a limited edition box.
♥ Dunkin’ is also offering a limited-edition Valentine offering, including heart-shaped donuts.
♥ Duck Donuts has put together a special Box of Chocolates Assortment,
Auntie Anne’s heart-shaped pretzels
On Feb. 14, 2025, you can get heart-shaped pretzels in-store at participating locations. They are available in cinnamon-sugar and regular flavors.
PLUS, when you purchase any pretzel item via the Rewards app on Feb. 14th, you’ll receive a FREE original or cinnamon-sugar pretzel. Sign up for Rewards here
Chick-fil-A: Heart-shaped trays
According to Chick-fil-A, chicken is the new chocolate!
For Valentine’s Day, the chain is packaging both sweet and savory favorites in a heart-shaped foil tray — how cute is that!
The trays are available from Jan. 27 until Feb. 22, 2025, while supplies last.
More info here
Choose from these trays:
♥ 30 Chick-fil-A nuggets
♥ 10 Chick’n Mini sandwiches
♥ 6 chocolate chunk cookies
♥ 12 chocolate fudge brownie halves
Image courtesy of Chick-fil-A
The trays are available at participating locations and by delivery where available.
You can confirm availability through the Chick-fil-A mobile app or by contacting your local restaurant.
California Pizza Kitchen
From February 10th to 16th, 2025, you can take advantage of one of these deals when you dine in at participating CPK locations:
- Get your favorite CPK pizza on a special heart-shaped, crispy-thin crust for no extra charge (dine in only)
- Enjoy a $55 fixed-price meal from the “Sweet Deal for Two” menu — you’ll get two entrees plus an appetizer and a dessert to share
- Please make sure your preferred CPK location is participating in this promotion before you head out!
Photo: California Pizza Kitchen
Olive Garden
The chain is continuing 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.
More info
Panda Express
Purchase $30 or more in gift cards online and get a FREE Panda Bowl as a bonus.
More info + order online
Image: Panda Express
Ice skating at Park Tavern
Spend Valentine’s Day at Park Tavern and you can take a spin around the covered ice rink after your dinner.
The rink is open every day through February 17, 2025.
Skyview Atlanta: Date Night Package
Atlanta’s downtown Ferris Wheel is offering a Love is in the Air package!
For a limited time, you can get two adult tickets plus a box of chocolates for $30.
More info
Aldi
Aldi is a great source for Valentine’s Day treats and gifts.
The discount grocery chain not only carries European chocolates and inexpensive wine, but each year comes up with a selection of heart-shaped foods — like the pizza, cheeses, and pasta pictured below.
And did you know that Aldi now offers curbside pickup and delivery, via Instacart?
Photo: Aldi
Waffle House: Romantic candle-lit dinner
Once a year, select Waffle House restaurants dim the lights, put out the white table cloths, and offer a unique Valentine’s Day experience.
See our write-up about the event and which Atlanta locations participate.
Oh, and you need a reservation!
Wendy’s
The Frosty Key Tags are available thru February 16, 2025.
For just $3, give all your loved ones FREE Frostys (with another purchase) throughout the rest of the year.
PLUS, you can download FREE printable Valentine tags to include with your gifts!
More info
Shop the Valentine deals on Groupon
Groupon is offering special Valentine deals on wine, chocolates, flowers, gift baskets, and other goods. You can also shop for beauty services, fun experiences, and date night packages.
♥ Browse the Groupon Valentine sale ♥
Disclosure: If you make a purchase from our Groupon affiliate link, we may receive a small commission.
Browse the Valentine collection on Amazon
It doesn’t matter how you celebrate your love, Amazon has it all, including:
- Valentine party decor
- clothes and jewelry
- candy and chocolate
- gift cards
- candles and home spa items
- gifts for him… and for her
- gifts for kids, pets, techies, friends, and more
- gifts by price point
♥ Shop the Amazon Valentine collection ♥
Disclosure: As an Amazon affiliate, we earn commission from qualifying purchases.
iFly Atlanta: take your love to new heights
Are you over the moon for your love?
Thanks to iFly’s Valentine’s Day special, you can take the relationship sky-high!
Just click thru, then click on Book a Flight to browse the Valentine deal.
The popular attraction is offering a “Love is in the Air” flight package — available from Feb. 2 to 19, 2025.
Things to do during Valentine’s week:
