News Everywhere You Can Get Free & Cheap Food Today for Teacher Appreciation Day Look. Every story about Teacher Appreciation Day or Teacher Appreciation Week is going to espouse the same platitudes. It's a day specifically for celebrating teachers, who are, generally, underappreciated. But those platitudes shouldn't ring...

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Look, every story about Teacher Appreciation Day or Teacher Appreciation Week is going to espouse the same platitudes. It's a day for celebrating teachers, who are, generally, under-appreciated. But those platitudes shouldn't ring hollow. Teachers are great and they simply aren't given the credit they're due as politicians try to use schools, teachers, and teacher unions as pieces in a game of chess that ignores the tremendous value teachers provide. So, today, of all days, show a little appreciation to the educators in your life. Restaurants across the country will be doing it by offering free and cheap grub to teachers and other school staff. Below you'll find deals from national chains like Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bruegger's Bagels, McAlister's Deli, and many others. Here's our running list of are the best food deals you can find on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7. Head over here to see the best retail and travel deals available for teachers.

Free Food for Teacher Appreciation Day Chipotle

The deal: The burrito purveyor is celebrating educators again this year with its annual Teacher Appreciation Day buy-one-get-one free deal. Teachers of all levels -- from preschool to university -- with a valid school ID who buy a burrito, burrito bowl, order of tacos, or salad will get another one for free once school's out for the day.

When: May 7 from 3pm to close Überrito

The deal: Teachers, faculty, and staff with an ID can pick up a free burrito, bowl, or salad. (That excludes tax and tip.) You can only get the deal in-store.

When: May 7 Cicis Pizza

The deal: Teachers with a valid ID and this coupon get a free adult buffet. Thanks for putting up with us when we were crappy kids.

When: May 7 Tijuana Flats

The deal: Show an ID and Tijuana Flats will show its appreciation for your work as a teacher by handing you a free entrée. The deal is only available in-store and excludes meals with steak or fish.

When: May 8 McAlister's Deli

The deal: Teachers can flash a school ID to get hooked up with a free sweet tea all week long.

When: May 6-10 Bruegger's Bagels

The deal: Teachers with a valid school ID can start their morning with a free medium drip or iced coffee with any purchase.

When: May 6-10 Snuffer's

The deal: Teachers get a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée when dining in. Though, the free appetizer has to be $6.79 or less and can't be Cheddar Fries.

When: May 6-10 Ziggi's Coffee

The deal: Educators can pick up a free 16-ounce coffee as a thank you for everything you do. The offer is valid at all Ziggi's locations.

When: May 8 Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

The deal: Teachers who dine-in (and buy an entrée) will be appreciated with a free appetizer.

When: May 6-10 Slim Chickens

The deal: All day on Teacher Appreciation Day, students and teachers with a valid school ID can get 20% off their order. Everyone who orders with a school ID will also get hooked up with a free cookie. The deal is only valid on dine-in and drive-thru orders at participating locations.

When: May 7 Nando's PERi-PERi Chicken

The deal: All US Nando's locations will be offering teachers a free order of PERi-PERi Chicken. It's the quarter chicken entrée and no other purchase is required to get a little comestible appreciation.

When: May 7 Sonic

The deal: The fast-food chain is giving teachers and "everyone who appreciates them" a free Route 44 Drink or Slush when you order ahead through the Sonic app with the code "TEACHERS."

When: May 7-31 Chick-fil-A

The deal: Some Chick-fil-A locations across the country are offering free food -- including free chicken sandwiches -- for teachers who can show a valid teacher/faculty ID card. The deals appear to vary from restaurant to restaurant, so you should do your homework (hehe) and call your local restaurant before showing up to ask for the free grub.

When: May 7, hours may vary

Courtesy of Metro Diner

Local Food Deals for Teacher Appreciation Day Magnolia Brewing - San Francisco, California

The deal: Both Magnolia gastropub locations are going to be offering half-price beer flights for teachers who present a valid ID.

When: May 7-10

Courtesy of Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Want more free food and food deals? Here's our running list of all the free food you can get right now. You're welcome.

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