All the Best Gift Card Deals Available from Your Favorite Restaurants

There are arguments to be had about whether or not gift cards are a good present. Sure, some people like getting them. But the reality is that we often have to buy things for people we just don't know that much about. Maybe they're no more than an acquaintance or coworker. Maybe you just realized that you don't pay attention when they talk and have no clue about their interests. That's a problem to be solved another time. Their birthday is tomorrow, and you need the damn gift right now. 

Whether or not you like gift cards, it's worth knowing where you can get the most bang for your buck. There are constantly offers that will give you little kickbacks if you know where to look. This post, which is updated regularly, will help you know where to look. 

Here are the best deals on gift cards you can find right now. 

California Pizza Kitchen
The deal: Purchase $100 in gift cards and get a bonus card worth $20.
When: Through December 31

Grimaldi's
The deal: Get a free $10 bonus gift card when you buy a $50 gift card. You can also get a bonus $20 card when you buy a $100 gift card. The bonus cards will expire on January 31, 2023.
When: Through December 31

Pieology
The deal: Spend $25 on a gift card to get a $5 bonus card.
When: Through December 31

White Castle
The deal: Grab a free $5 bonus card when you spend at least $25 on gift cards. The bonus cards are valid through February 28, 2023. 
When: November 21 - December 31

Potbelly Sandwich Shop
The deal: Take $5 off the purchase of a $25 gift card.
When: November 25 - December 31

Carrabba’s Italian Grill
The deal: Purchase a $50 gift card and get a $10 bonus card for free.
When: Through December 27

BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse
The deal: Purchase a $50 egift card online and get a $10 bonus card. Spend $100 on a card and get a $25 bonus card and a VIP card that gets you 20% off a purchase. The bonus card can be redeemed from January 3 to February 6, 2023.
When: Through January 1, 2023

Peter Piper Pizza
The deal: Get a $5 bonus gift card when you spend $25. You can increase the bonus up to $20 for a $100 gift card. But you have to purchase the cards online to get the bonus.
When: December 7 - January 1

Jamba
The deal: Buy $25 in gift cards and get a free $5 gift card for yourself. 
When: Through December 25

Panda Express
The deal: Buy three or more Panda Express gift cards ($30 minimum), and you'll get 20% off your next purchase. 
When: December 12-25

Panera Bread
The deal: Spend $50 on gift cards and get a $10 bonus card. 
When: Through December 31

The Cheesecake Factory
The deal: Spend $50 on a gift card online and get a $15 bonus card that can be redeemed from January 1 to February 28, 2023. 
When: Through December 31

Chuck E. Cheese
The deal: Spend $50 on a gift card and get a $10 bonus card that will be valid from January 1 to February 28.
When: Through December 31

Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: Drop $25 on gift cards to get a free $5 gift card. They can be purchased online or in-store.
When: Through December 28

Noodles & Co. 
The deal: Buy a $25 gift card to get a $5 bonus card on the house. 
When: Through December 31

Miller’s Ale House
The deal: Snag a $10 bonus card when you buy a $50 gift card. That bonus card is valid from January 1 to February 28.
When: Through December 31

Fuzzy's Taco Shop
The deal: Spend $25 on a gift card and you'll get a bonus card worth $5. That bonus card is valid from January 1-31, 2023. 
When: Through December 31

Farmer Boys
The deal: Get a $5 scratch-off coupon when you purchase a $25 gift card. Or you can grab $25 in scratch-off coupon cards when you buy $100 in gift cards.
When: Through December 31

Pollo Campero
The deal: At select locations, get a bonus $5 gift card when you purchase a $25 gift card.
When: December 19-25

Smoothie King
The deal: Spend $25 on gift cards and get $5 back in Smoothie King dollars for Healthy Rewards members. 
When: Through December 26

Juice It Up!
The deal: Grab a $25 gift card in-store to get a free $5 bonus card and a free small Classic Smoothie. 
When: Through December 31

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal: Buy a $30 gift card online and you'll get a $10 Bonus 'Cue Card. 
When: December 16-24

Jester Concepts - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
The deal: Spend $100 on gift cards and get a $25 gift card for free. That is available for all of Jester's restaurants, including Borough, Parlour Mpls, Parlour St. Paul, Monello, Constantine, and PS Steak.
When: Through December 15

Revival - Minneapolis/St. Paul, Minnesota
The deal: Spend $100 on a gift card and get a $25 bonus card on the house. 
When: Through January 1

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