Unlock the best fast-food freebies and deals this St. Patrick's Day 2025—act fast!

St. Patrick’s Day isn’t just about shamrocks and luck—it’s also a chance to score some amazing food deals and freebies.

From minty shakes to festive donuts and free onion rings, fast-food chains and restaurants across the country are rolling out one-day-only and limited-time offers.

At The GrayVine, we’ve rounded up the best St. Patrick’s Day food deals of 2025, so you can celebrate while keeping some green in your wallet!


Burger King: Free Onion Rings​

Feeling lucky? Burger King is giving away a free order of onion rings (any size) with a $1 minimum purchase.

Just activate the deal in the Burger King app or on their website before ordering. Available in-store and drive-thru—but not for delivery.


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The best fast-food freebies and deals you don’t want to miss this St. Patrick's Day! Image source: Elena Mozhvilo / Unsplash


7-Eleven: Dollar Deals & Big Delivery Discounts​

7-Eleven is keeping the luck going with its Dollar Days promo, offering select snacks, candy, and drinks for just $1 through the end of March.

On March 17, customers using the 7NOW Delivery app can save $17 on orders of $30 or more.

Don’t forget to grab their limited-edition St. Patrick’s Day donut, decorated with festive green and gold sprinkles!



Applebee’s: $6 St. Paddy’s Drinks​

Applebee’s is raising a toast with two $6 St. Patrick’s Day cocktails:
  • Tipsy Leprechaun – A blend of Jameson Irish whiskey, melon liqueur, blue Curaçao, lemon sour, and lemon-lime soda, rimmed with gold sugar.
  • Golden Goose – A mix of Grey Goose vodka, triple sec, mango, and lemon sour, also finished with a gold sugar rim.

McDonald’s: The Shamrock Shake is Back!​


It wouldn’t be St. Patrick’s Day without McDonald’s Shamrock Shake!

This fan-favorite combines vanilla soft serve with minty Shamrock syrup, topped with whipped cream.

Also returning is the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry, blending the classic shake with crunchy Oreo cookie pieces.

Krispy Kreme: Four New St. Paddy’s Doughnuts​

  • From March 15–17, Krispy Kreme is rolling out four exclusive St. Patrick’s Day doughnuts:
  • Pot of Gold Donut – Glazed, dipped in golden caramel icing, and topped with caramel buttercream and gold sprinkles.
  • Over the Rainbow Donut – A cream-filled doughnut topped with rainbow sugar and shamrock sprinkles.
  • Choco-Shenanigans Donut – Chocolate-dipped with green icing drizzles and gold sprinkles.
  • St. Patty’s Swirl Donut – A classic glazed doughnut with white and green swirls.
And yes, their famous green-glazed donuts are back for a limited time!



Carvel: The Return of Cookie O’Puss Cake​

Back by popular demand: Carvel’s Cookie O’Puss Cake!

This ice cream cake layers chocolate and vanilla ice cream with cookie crunchies, mint or pistachio ice cream, and chocolate chip cookies, all topped with green and white whipped cream.

Panera Bread: A Shamrock Green Mac & Cheese Bowl​

Panera is serving up the Pot of Gold Bread Bowl—a shamrock green bread bowl filled with macaroni and cheese. MyPanera members get $2 off any size mac and cheese on March 16 & 17.

IHOP: The Ulti-Mint Milkshake​

IHOP is getting in on the minty madness with its Ulti-Mint Milkshake—a blend of vanilla ice cream, mint syrup, and chocolate chips.



Paris Baguette: St. Patrick’s Day Sweets​

For a limited time, Paris Baguette is offering festive treats like St. Paddy’s Mochi Donut, St. Paddy’s King Cream Donut, and St. Paddy’s Rainbow Cake.

Available until March 17—get them before they’re gone!

Raising Cane’s: Free Leprechaun Lemonade​

Caniac Club members can grab a free Leprechaun Lemonade on March 17 at participating Raising Cane’s locations.

Jack in the Box: The Lucky Mint Trio​

Jack in the Box is rolling out three minty drinks for St. Patrick’s Day weekend: Oreo Mint Shake, Oreo Mint Mocha Sweet Cream Iced Coffee, and Mint Twisted Soda.



Dairy Queen: Mint Oreo Blizzard Returns​

DQ is bringing back the Mint Oreo Blizzard, a creamy blend of vanilla soft serve, Oreo pieces, and mint flavoring. Get it while it lasts!

Stewart’s Shops: The Shenanigan Shake Refresher​

Looking for a minty dairy shake to celebrate? Stewart’s Shops has you covered with the Shenanigan Shake Refresher—available for a limited time.



How to Maximize These Festive Deals:​

  1. Download the restaurant apps – Many offers require activation in the app before ordering.
  2. Visit early – Some items are only available while supplies last.
  3. Check for delivery discounts – Many chains are offering special deals through their delivery apps.
With so many delicious freebies, discounts, and festive treats, St. Patrick’s Day 2025 is the perfect excuse to indulge! Whether you’re in the mood for a minty shake, a golden cocktail, or a lucky green doughnut, there’s a deal for everyone.
Key Takeaways

  • Fast-food restaurants and convenience stores are celebrating St. Patrick's Day with special deals and limited-time menu items.
  • Burger King, 7-Eleven, and other big names are offering discounts, such as free onion rings at Burger King and $1 snacks at 7-Eleven, alongside themed food and drink items.
  • Iconic holiday treats like the Shamrock Shake at McDonald's are returning, and Krispy Kreme is introducing four exclusive St. Patrick's Day doughnut flavours.
  • Customers can maximise these deals by checking restaurant apps and websites for digital offers, visiting early for time-limited promotions, and using delivery apps for further discounts.
Which St. Patrick’s Day special are you most excited about? Let us know in the comments below and share your favorite festive finds!

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