A meal is never truly complete without something sweet. If you’re someone who always saves room for a sugary treat, you’ll agree that National Dessert Day is something to celebrate.
The foodie holiday falls on Oct. 14 this year, and many restaurants and food brands are dishing out deals to satisfy your sweet tooth. Here are a few we’ve got our eyes on.
Baked by Melissa
Cupcakes for National Dessert Day? Yes, please! Baked by Melissa customers can take advantage of two deals that are currently running:
- Free six-pack with the purchase of a Hocus Pocus 50-pack (valid through Oct. 31)
- 20% off Graveyard Smash 100-pack (valid through Oct. 14)
Chuck E. Cheese
As part of the Chuck E. Cheese Halloween Boo-Tacular event (running through Oct. 31), kids get free Airheads candy every day (including National Dessert Day) during a nightly dance party that starts at 6 p.m.
Compartés
In honor of National Dessert Day, Compartés is giving TODAY.com readers 15% off online orders using the code TODAY15.
Dippin’ Dots
For the first time, Dippin’ Dots is giving customers 25% off all online orders to celebrate National Dessert Day. The offer is available on Oct. 14 and can be redeemed at checkout with the code NDD2024.
As a convenient bonus, the brand says this offer comes just in time for the return of a fan-favorite flavor, Mint Chocolate.
Dylan’s Candy Bar
TODAY.com readers can save 50% on assorted dessert bars from Dylan’s Candy Bar on Oct. 14 using the code TODAY50 while supplies last. The offer is valid on the following varieties and can’t be combined with other discounts: Milk Chocolate Red Velvet Bar, Milk Chocolate Cookie Dough Bar, Dark Chocolate Brownie Batter Bar and Vanilla Cake Bar.
Edwards Desserts
Frozen crème pie brand Edwards Desserts is currently celebrating the launch of its new flavor, Midnight Chocolate, by giving away 25,000 free slices (two per winner) of Edwards Singles Desserts. To enter for the chance to win, visit Edwards’ website through Oct. 14.
Fazoli’s
On Oct. 14, Fazoli’s customers can save $1 on the restaurant’s Cinnamon Swirl Breadstick Bites at participating locations. Simply mention the promotion in restaurants or use the code Sweet24 online to score the deal.
Friendly’s
Friendly’s customers who dine in on Oct. 14 can take advantage of a buy one, get one free deal on the chain’s Fall Into Winter Fribbles.
Gopuff
Between Oct. 14 — 20, Gopuff FAM members can save 40% on candy including Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups, Skittles, Swedish Fish, Twix and more here.
Goldbelly
New Goldbelly customers can save $20 on their purchase of $100 or more to celebrate National Dessert Day. To score the offer, use TODAY.com’s exclusive code, TODAY20. The offer isn’t valid on sale items and excludes shipping.
Graeter’s
Graeter’s is giving away free Festive Flavors ice cream pint packs in honor of National Dessert Day. Visit Graeters.com/free-festive-flavors through Oct. 14 to enter.
Starting Nov. 1, the Festive Flavors pint pack will be available for purchase online, in select grocery stores and in Graeter’s scoop shops. The pack includes the following flavors: pumpkin, cinnamon, peppermint stick, eggnog, original salted caramel and black raspberry chocolate chip.
Jack in the Box
Jack in the Box customers can get a free order of mini churros with a purchase of at least $1 on Oct. 14.
KFC
KFC is giving customers a free four-piece order of its newly launched Cherry Pie Poppers on Oct. 14 when they make a purchase of $1 or more online or in the chain’s app.
KOHO
KOHO, a brand of premium Hawaiian-made chocolates, is offering TODAY.com readers 15% off the company’s Chocolate Tablets using the code DISCOVER. The discount is valid through Nov. 22.
Long John Silver’s
Members of the Long John Silver’s Seacret Society reward program will get a free cheesecake when they buy a family meal on Oct. 14.
Outback Steakhouse
Outback Steakhouse is giving customers a free dessert when they purchase any adult entrée on Oct. 14.
Red Robin
During Red Robin’s Monster Mondays deal, customers can enjoy a Monster Milkshake promotion (aka $4 milkshakes with a refill tin). The milkshakes come in three flavors: chocolate, vanilla and strawberry. Lucky for customers, National Dessert Day falls on a Monday!
Sprinkles
To celebrate National Dessert Day, TODAY.com readers can save 10% on Sprinkles orders — kiosk, pickup, web and delivery — using the code 10OFFTODAY. This offer is valid for both national shipping and local orders.
The Halal Guys
On Oct. 14, participating locations of The Halal Guys will offer customers a free dessert (baklava, cookie or baklava cheesecake) using the code SWEET14 when they make a minimum purchase of $30. The offer is valid while supplies last and can’t be combined with other discounts.
Via 313
Via 313 is offering customers free cinnamon sticks with a pizza purchase on Oct. 14.
Vine to Bar
Vine to Bar, a line of dark chocolate made with upcycled chardonnay grapes, has two deals running just in time for National Dessert Day:
- Ongoing deal: Free bag of chocolate covered almonds with a purchase of $50 or more using the code Almond
- Oct. 11 — 28: Use the code NatChoc15 to get 15% off any purchase
White Castle
White Castle customers can get a free dessert on a stick using the code DESSERT on Oct. 14.