Everywhere You Can Get Deals for National Mac & Cheese Day

Mac 'n cheese is a unique menu item in some ways. It's as at home as a side as it is as a main course. It can be dressed up with lobster or other add-ins but is kind of at its best when it's just straightforward and well-made. 

Whether you like the blue box or a hefty portion of the homemade good stuff, the nation celebrates the marriage of dairy and starch on July 14. That's National Mac & Cheese Day. As with any food holiday, the standard celebration procedure is to eat some of the food and maybe grab a discount if you can. This year, you'll find deals on mac 'n cheese at Noodles & Co, Panera, and more.

Here's our list of the best deals you'll find on National Mac & Cheese Day. 

Noodles & Co. 
The deal: For National Mac & Cheese Day, Noodles is giving rewards members a free small order of Wisconsin Mac & Cheese with the purchase of any entrée. 
When: July 14

Norms Restaurants
The deal: The California-based diner chain is offering a BOGO deal on Mac-N-Cheese. That includes its White Cheddar, Mac-N-Tots, or Bacon Mac options. 
When: July 14

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
The deal: Kids can grab a book tracker to participate in the restaurant's Bucketeer Bookworms program. After every five books they read, they'll get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. And, oh yes, that menu includes a little mac 'n cheese.
When: Ongoing

Panera
The deal: Get $1 off any mac 'n cheese entrée for breakfast at Panera. Use the code "MACMORNING." That code is good on delivery, pick-up, curbside pick-up, and dine-in.
When: July 14 until 10:30 am

Goodles Mac and Cheese
The deal: You can take 30% off items on the Goodles website with the code "BESTDAYEVA" for National Mac & Cheese Day. If you're not familiar, it's a mac 'n cheese with higher protein and fiber than the big-name mac 'n cheeses. 
When: July 14-16

Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: Dine-in and order an entrée to take home a free made-from-scratch Lasagne. It's not mac 'n cheese, but it gets an invite to the family reunion.
When: Through July 18

The Grid - New York City, New York
The deal: It's offering a special version of its Chiocciole Mac & Cheese with bourbon braised bacon. It'll run ya $29.
When: July 14

Wendy's
The deal: Make a purchase in the mobile app to get a free small order of Breakfast Seasoned Potatoes. 
When: July 14

Metro Diner
The deal: It is bringing back its Pittsburgh Steak Salad, which is a salad that is topped with French fries, steak tips, blue cheese crumbles, and blue cheese dressing. It'll run you $15. 
When: Through August 21

Del Taco
The deal: Get a $1 order of medium or small Crinkle Cut Fries with any purchase. 
When: July 13-19

Fatburger
The deal: Get a free order of Fat or Skinny Fries with any purchase made in-store or online. You'll have to mention the promo or drop in the code "FrenchFryDay22" to get the goods. 
When: Through July 19

Elevation Burger
The deal: Get a free order of French Fries with any purchase made through Grubhub. 
When: July 13-19

KFC
The deal: Get free delivery when you order through the KFC app or website. 
When: Through July 24

Marble Slab Creamery
The deal: Rewards members can redeem a randomized prize in the app at any point during National Ice Cream Month. You might get a free small ice cream, BOGO small ice cream, or other smaller discounts. 
When: Through July 31

Bonchon
The deal: Get free delivery all month. 
When: Through July 31

Pokeworks
The deal: Place an order of at least $30 and you can take $5 off with the code "POKEPICNIC." You'll have to be a rewards member and order either online or through the app. 
When: Through July 31

Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best pizza deals, reward programs, birthday freebies, gift card offers, food delivery offers, alcohol delivery deals, and perks for getting your vaccination against COVID-19. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

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