Labor Day weekend dining deals around metro Phoenix: Fazoli's to LDV Winery (2024)

Labor Day weekend is upon us, and as some businesses close, many restaurants remain open — some offering special deals.

Labor Day, which celebrates the labor movement's achievements in America, started in 1882 in New York when 10,000 workers marched from City Hall to Union Square. Though New York had the first bill to recognize Labor Day, Oregon was the first to pass the law in 1887, but it took until 1894 for it to become federally recognized. The holiday falls on the first Monday of September, which this year is Sept. 2.

For those who are not barbecuing or baking at home, a few restaurants and coffee shops are offering deals for the weekend. Here's where to score freebies, deals and discounts around metro Phoenix.

Fire at Will

Chef Dom Ruggiero's Scottsdale restaurant will be open all day Monday and is offering his Hush Burger at half price (or $9). The burger is topped with American cheese, caramelized onion, pickles and the chef's fancy sauce on Noble's brioche bun.

Buffalo Wild Wings

There's a lesser-known holiday hitting over the weekend, International Bacon Day on Saturday, and Buffalo Wild Wings is celebrating with alimited-time bacon-inspired lineupthat includes a Bacon Mac & Cheese Burger, Bacon Patty Melt, and BLT Sandwich. Plus there's a new Buffalo Bacon Sauce, which you order with your wings. Speaking of which, you can use thepromo code GOBONELESSto get 10 free boneless wings in any flavor, including the new Buffalo Bacon sauce, with your order of $15 or more.

El Pollo Loco

Members of the grilled chicken franchise'sLoco Rewards loyalty programcan order up some special deals this Labor Day weekend, from Friday to Monday, including Fire-Grilled Chicken Burritos for $8.99 each, a $30 12-Piece Leg & Thigh Family Meal, plus you get two Cinnamon Churros free with any order.

Fazoli's

Get $10 off your order of $30 or more from Friday to Monday at participating locations (just mention the offer when you order).

Freddy'sFrozen Custard & Steakburgers

Over the Labor Day weekend, Friday to Monday, get $5 off your order when you spend $15 or more. Be sure to downloadthe Freddy's appto get the reward, then add it to your bag at checkout in the app or online. In-store, scan the reward at the register. The Freddy’s app must have been downloaded by Wednesday to receive this reward.

KFC

The chicken chain has several menu specials available over the holiday weekend on its website and in theKFC app, including a 40-piece Saucy Nuggets Party Pack ($19.99, your choice of four flavors), 50% off chicken sandwiches (choose from Classic, Spicy or Saucy), and 40% off a 12-piece Chicken on the Bone bucket (choose between the Variety Bucket — three drums, three thighs, three breasts, and three wings — or the all-dark meat Drum & Thigh Bucket.

Kona Grill

First responders and teachers get 50% off their food all weekend long (over Labor Day weekend from Friday to Monday). Just show your first responder or teacher ID; it excludes tax and gratuity and cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on alcohol. (Cannot be combined with any other offer.)

Krispy Kreme

Already kicked off is Krispy Kreme's "Go for 2" promotion, which gets you a dozen Original Glazed doughnuts for $2 when you purchase any dozen doughnuts at regular price through Monday.

LDV Winery

From August 30-Sept. 2, the Scottsdale tasting room is offering $10 glasses of wine to pair with tapas. In addition, the summer wine sale features large discounts, including 40 percent off six bottles or 50 percent off on 12 bottles or more. Call 480-664-4822 to order.

Main Event

Labor Day weekend is the last weekend to take advantage of the family entertainment destinations' Summer Season Pass deals.The basic deal(starts at $32.99) gets you unlimited games, discounted food and non-alcoholic beverages, and free bowling shoe rental.The premium option(starts at $57.99) adds all-you-can-play bowling, billiards, laser tag and gravity ropes, plus 20% off food and non-alcoholic beverages and a 5% bonus with the purchase of any fun card and more. Drink specials include a $4.99 Summer Splasher mocktail topped with freeze-dried Skittles and whipped cream and the $9.99 Spiked Splasher-Rita, which also is topped with freeze-dried candy, a blue sugar rim and a sour candy strip skewer.

Noodles & Company

Let the noodles chain and the Care Bears enrich your weekend with two limited-time menu items available from August 28 to September 9. The Share Your Care Junior Meal ($8.95) comes with a small entrée, kids' drink, and a collectible Care Bears mini plush toy (available while supplies last), and The Care Bears Besties Meal ($14.95), including a large entrée, a small entrée, and a Cheer Crispy.

Pieology

Labor Day weekend specials at the pizza chain include two free perks with any Craft Your Own Salad, Calzone or Pizza for members ofPieology's Pie Life Rewards loyalty programwho have reached Pies & Perks status. Members who have not reached Pies & Perks status can unlock it for all of 2024 by purchasing a CYO Pizza, Calzone, or Salad over the Labor Day weekend.

Scooter's Coffee

Starting Sunday, Sept. 1, and until Sept. 28, which is National Coffee Day, you can get any size iced or hot brewed coffee for just $1 when you use theScooter's Coffee mobile app.

STK Steakhouse

The modern steakhouse and lounge chain, with restaurants in Georgia, Illinois, California, New York and other parts of the U.S., is giving first responders and teachers 50% off their dine-in orders over Labor Day weekend (Friday-Monday; must show first responder or teacher ID; excludes tax, gratuity and cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on alcohol).

The Montauk

On Sunday, attend The Montauk's End of Summer White Party. Inspired by the glamorous New York parties. From 1-8 p.m., the restaurant offers the following drink specials:

• $5 glasses of Hampton WaterRosé
• $15 glasses of Veuve Clicquot
• $17 Veuve Spritz
• $15 Los Sundays Frozen Coconut Margaritas

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