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Things are getting hot across the country, and summer has not even officially begun, but the summer solstice is bringing in the season and deals on food.
The summer solstice will occur on Friday, June 20, and it is bringing the longest day and shortest night of 2025 in the Northern Hemisphere, according to the National Weather Service (NWS).
But, it’s also bringing several different deals from restaurants!
Here’s what you need to know about deals that could save you money during the longest day of the year.
FREE Large 1-Topping Pizza from Pizza Hut
Hut Rewards members can pick up a free, large pizza with one topping from participating locations now through June 22 to celebrate the summer solstice.
To qualify for the deal, customers must spend $7.99 online or in the Pizza Hut app.
BOGO shakes from White Castle
Customers can use code SUMMER to buy one shake and get one free from June 20 to June 22 online and through Craver Nations Rewards.
While not a deal specifically meant to celebrate the summer solstice, customers can also purchase BOGO Double Cheese Sliders from June 1 to June 30 or six Original Sliders for $4 throughout summer.
CAVA offers free pita chips
Fans of CAVA rejoice! CAVA Rewards members can enjoy a Classic Pita Chip or Hot Harissa Pita Chip order on CAVA. No purchase necessary.
Kroger giving away 92,000 pints of free ice cream
The grocery store chain is giving away 92,000 pints of Kroger brand ice cream for free – 1,000 pints for each of the season’s 92 days. You can redeem the offer by visiting FreeKrogerIceCream.com to download a single-use digital coupon, available exclusively on June 20, starting at noon ET, while supplies last.
Shipley’s giving away free donuts
Shipley’s Do-Nuts is giving customers one free classic Shipley Do-Nuts glazed with any purchase. To claim the free donut, visit a Shipley shop, order online or through the loyalty app with code DonutMonth25.
Other summer solstice deals
Here are a few more deals available that are aimed at celebrating the summer solstice:
- Friendly’s- $1 off a scoop, cone or dish
- Nescafé x Swoon- The brands are offering a free, limited-edition Espresso Lemonade. The drink is “a refreshing blend of NESCAFÉ Espresso Concentrate Black with a burst of sweet, citrusy Classic Lemonade from Swoon that delivers a bright, layered flavor experience perfect for summer sipping.” The kit will be available for free only at nescafe.com/NEClemonade while supplies last.
- Potbelly– Customers can purchase any Original or BIG sandwich and get a second Original sandwich free. This exclusive promotion is available for everyone, but only with orders placed through the Potbelly app and online at Potbelly.com using promo code ‘BOGO’.
- Wendy’s- While there is no specific deal tied to this, Wendy’s is heating up the summer with their new Takis Fuego Meal. The meal features the Takis Fuego Chicken Sandwich and Takis-inspired Fuego Fries. The meal will be available in the US on June 20 and in Canada on June 30.
Contributing: Gabe Hauari, USA TODAY, Greta Cross, USA TODAY
