8 Places To Get a Great Deal on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day

There is nothing more "American cozy" than a good old-fashioned chocolate chip cookie. This masterpiece of pastry was born in the Toll House Inn of Massachusetts in 1938, from the mind of baker Ruth Wakefield.

While some of us celebrate this delicious snack daily, the official day of recognition for it falls on August 4, with great deals available from all your favorite cookie spots.

See which retailers are offering deals for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, so you can indulge your taste buds and stretch your eating out budget.  

An official announcement for 2025 hasn't been issued yet, but last year, Tiff's Treats celebrated all week long with $13 dozens, daily in-store freebies, and 50% off cookies on the holiday itself. Stay tuned for promotional codes for this year from Tiff's.

Based on previous years, Insomnia Cookies will likely offer a free Classic Chocolate Chunk cookie with any purchase from August 2 to 4. Simply asking for the deal at the register was all that was needed in other years to receive this sweet free treat.

Last year's promotion for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day gave customers a BOGO offer on Original Chocolate Chip Cookie Cake slices, so it's likely this year will see a similar offer.

The DoubleTree by Hilton chocolate chip cookie recipe was the first food ever baked in space, as part of experiments aimed at supporting long-term space travel.

Share this fun fact on August 4 while swinging by a DoubleTree for a free warm and gooey cookie. And best of all, you don't have to be a guest to get this freebie. Traditionally, they hand out cookies on check-in to all guests, but on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, they typically spread the joy to anybody who wanders in and asks for a cookie.

Perhaps not a classic giveaway, Aldi sells Specially Selected Premium Cookie Dough, which is award-winning and only costs $4.09 for a dozen sea-salt caramel & chocolate chunk cookie dough bits. They are ready to pop into your own oven for a fresh, at-home alternative for a crowd-ready treat.

While no official announcements have been made for 2025 yet, it's best to keep an eye on their website for deals on online orders, as they may be available on August 4.

In 2018, Fazoli's made a Facebook post suggesting customers add a cookie to their order for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, and commenters called them out for not having any freebies.

In recent years, the restaurant has course-corrected and typically offers a free chocolate chip cookie with any purchase on National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day.

Crumbl typically offers double loyalty points on purchases for National Chocolate Chip Cookie Day, as well as other notable celebrations.

In years past, they featured giant cookie sculptures in several major cities throughout the country, so keep an eye out for what they have planned this year.

Many national chains celebrate the cookie holiday, but often better deals can be found at local, independently owned bakeries. If you've got a favorite local cookie spot, be sure to check in with them to see if they're planning any freebies or festivities in honor of chocolate chip cookies.

If you're a cookie monster looking for more great ways to save money by getting freebies or other deals, you'll also want to prepare for National Cookie Day, which is on December 4 this year.