Get Ready to Snag These National Avocado Day Discounts at Panera, Chipotle, and More

Smooth it over toast or smash it into guac, avocados are always delicious.

By Cassandra Yorgey

Edited by Laura Ratliff

Updated Sept. 24, 2024

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July 31 is National Avocado Day, when chain restaurants celebrate the green super-food we have all come to love. Sometimes called the "alligator pear," these buttery-smooth fruits have risen the ranks of food to become a prominent fixture in many household diets.

The avocado is often mocked as a millennial favorite, blaming it for financial ruin when spread upon toast, but it's actually a low-priced way to get many fresh nutrients when in season. It's packed with B vitamins and also has vitamin C, vitamin E, and potassium.

What began as a frugal way to balance high grocery costs with good nutritional value has shifted to become a food phenomenon, and restaurants are happy to join the fun with their favorite avocado dishes — check out what deals and discounts you can get from your favorite restaurants to join in the fun.

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Panera Bread

To celebrate National Avocado Day, try one of Panera's new avocado toasts for free with any other purchase. To snag this deal, order through the Panera Bread website and use the code "AVOTOAST" to score the freebie.

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Chipotle

For National Avocado Day, Chipotle Rewards members can get a free side or topping of guacamole by using the code "AVO2024" at digital checkout. Fans love Chipotle guac for its real ingredients and freshly-made flavor.

Meijer grocery

Looking to celebrate National Avocado Day in the comfort of your own home? Meijer grocery chains are selling extra large avocados at seven for $7, essentially half off the regular price.

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Pokeworks

Add a free scoop of avocado onto any Pokeworks entree on July 31 with the promo code "AVODAY24" at checkout. Pokeworks specializes in Poke bowls, a Hawaiian dish centered around raw fish.

Bottom line

It's not just millennials who love avocados. After all, who do you think they learned it from? Nutritious, delicious, and free on July 31—what's not to love about avocados and their national food day?

The avocado craze has spread past Mexican restaurants to be embraced for its versatility and nutritional value. We do love a good self-contained snack!

The avocado trend may have started in homes as a way to stretch food budgets and enjoy dining out in restaurants more often, but it's since been adopted by restaurants to an enthusiastic reception.

Make sure you grab the avocado freebies available for National Avocado Day.

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