'Tis the season for giving, and many restaurants and food establishments are getting in the holiday spirit by giving away tasty treats and drinks this month. So while you're out buying gifts for loved ones throughout the next few weeks, make sure you pick up a food or drink freebie for yourself.
Here are seven free food and drink deals you can score this month:
Free slice of cake. On Thursday, December 3, participating Shoney's restaurants will dish out a free slice of their hot fudge cake to customers.
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Free cookie. Celebrate National Cookie Day on Friday, December 4 by visiting a participating Great American Cookies store location to pick up a free original chocolate chip cookie.
Free coffee. Through Wednesday, December 16, Ikea customers who visit the Ikea restaurant can get a free cup of UTZ certified coffee.
Buy one milkshake, get another for free. Stop by a participating Steak 'N Shake restaurant through Sunday, December 20 and present this coupon to get a free milkshake in one of their holiday specialty flavors (egg nog, white chocolate and peppermint) when you purchase another.
Free pretzel. Auntie Anne's pretzel shops are rewarding customers who get in the holiday spirit by dressing up as Santa and posting a pic of themselves on Twitter, Facebook or Instagram using the hashtag #Snack4Santa with a free pretzel through Friday, December 25.
Free kids' meal. At Ruby Tuesday, parents can score a free meal for their child with the purchase of an adult entree every Tuesday after 5 p.m. all month long.
Free large soft drink. Stop by a participating Chick-fil-a restaurant through Thursday, December 31 and get a free large soft drink. To get this freebie, you must register online for a Chick-fil-a 2015 calendar card. With the card, you can access an online schedule of other exclusive offers throughout the year.
Happy eating and drinking!
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