Fancy a breadstick bouquet? These treats can feed your Valentine’s heart and stomach
If conversation hearts aren’t enough to satisfy your Valentine’s Day appetites, some restaurants and retailers are taking the holiday to the next level with heart-shaped everything.
Get in the Valentine’s Day spirit with these festive foods:
For Pizza Lovers
Papa John’s heart-shaped pizza
You’ll have your loved one singing “That’s Amore” when you bring home this heart-shaped Papa John’s pizza.
Prices start at $9.99 for a cheese pizza, according to the company’s website. Click here to find the Papa John’s closest to you.
Get that special someone what they really want for Valentine's Day...
Heart-Shaped Pizza from Papa John's! pic.twitter.com/MJtuDbktvr— Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) February 14, 2019
California Pizza Kitchen heart-shaped pizza
More of a CPK fan? They’re offering their own heart-shaped pizza pie for dine-in customers from Feb. 11 to Feb. 16, the company said in a news release.
The extra love comes free — any of the restaurant’s pizzas can be made into a heart shape at no additional charge.
Click here to find your closest California Pizza Kitchen.
Wear your on your sleeve... and your plate. Visit CPK and get a heart-shaped pizza, only February 2/12 - 2/16
Dine-in only. Available at participating locations. For more details visit https://t.co/nZBpw8oYZ7 pic.twitter.com/R8A12EPktK— CPK (@calpizzakitchen) February 7, 2020
Aldi’s heart-shaped pizza
At the end of January, Aldi’s announced it was offering the Mama Cozzi’s Take & Bake Pizza My Heart Heart-Shaped Cheese Pizza for a limited time, Aldi Reviewer reported.
The pizza cost $4.99, but it’s a Special Buy so when it’s gone, it’s gone. You’ll have to check your local Aldi’s for availability.
For Bread Lovers
Olive Garden breadstick bouquet
Nothing says “I love you” like presenting your sweetie with a bouquet of tasty carbs. Starting Feb. 13, you can purchase a bouquet of Olive Garden’s fan-favorite breadsticks, Delish reported. The bouquets also come with a small box of chocolate mints.
If you need your bouquet a little earlier, that’s not a problem; you can make your own. Just visit Olive Garden’s website to print off a bouquet wrapper, roll it into a cone then fill it with breadsticks, the company said online.
Click here to find your nearest Olive Garden.
COMING February 13th: Valentine's Day Breadstick Bouquet at @olivegarden pic.twitter.com/lGAC3V8OkU
— Kari Steele (@KariVanHorn) February 4, 2020
Red Lobster heart-shaped box of cheddar biscuits
Why give your love the roulette game that is a box of chocolates when you can give them what they really want: cheddar biscuits.
When you place a to-go order for a half-dozen cheddar biscuits at Red Lobster, you can have them packed in a heart-shaped box for $1 more, according to a news release.
Red Lobster says you can either pick them up in-store or have them delivered to your sweetie’s house.
Find your closest Red Lobster here.
What Cliché Candy? Red Lobster Is Selling Cheddar Bay Biscuits In A Heart-Shaped Box For V-Day https://t.co/W9JA7kP5tE pic.twitter.com/MhBWynOcjM
— 99.3/105.7 KISS FM (@KissRichmond) February 7, 2020
Auntie Anne’s heart-shaped pretzels
On Valentine’s Day, Auntie Anne’s will have heart-shaped pretzels in-store all day long, the company said in a news release.
Pretzel Perk members can buy one heart-shaped pretzel, get one free in either Original or Cinnamon and Sugar, the company says.
Click here to find your closest Auntie Anne’s.
For Sweets Lovers
Conversation Heart Krispy Kreme donuts
Tell your love how you really feel with conversation heart donuts from Krispy Kreme.
The sweet-talking treats are available now through Valentine’s Day and feature 24 phrases, including “CRAZY 4 U,” “ILYSM” and “BE MINE,” the company said in a news release.
The donuts are available with four fillings: cake batter, strawberries and Kreme, original Kreme and chocolate Kreme.
Click here to find a participating location.
Cinnabon heart-shaped cinnamon roll tray
Surprise your sweetheart on Valentine’s morning with a heart-shaped tray of Cinnabon MiniBon rolls from Harry and David.
Each tray comes with nine rolls and an extra frosting container, according to the description. It’s available to ship (overnight!) now and can all be yours for $49.99.
Click here to order.
be still my heart pic.twitter.com/a6xtnkzOJc
— Cinnabon (@Cinnabon) February 8, 2019
Blue Bell Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream
If you didn’t have time to bake your loved one a cake, Blue Bell has your back: its Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream is back in stores, the company said in a Twitter post.
The “luscious” ice cream — available in pint and half-gallon containers — features chunks of red velvet cake and a swirl of cream cheese frosting, according to the description.
Click here for more information.
Sweet as cake, smooth as velvet! Our Red Velvet Cake Ice Cream returns to stores beginning today. Red Velvet Cake is a luscious red velvet cake ice cream with pieces of red velvet cake and a cream cheese icing swirl. Available in the half gallon and pint sizes for a limited time. pic.twitter.com/MdR1ApumEO
— Blue Bell Ice Cream (@ILoveBlueBell) February 10, 2020
For Happy Hour Lovers
$1 Vodka strawberry lemonade at Applebee’s
Celebrate Valentine’s Day with a frosty pink cocktail sure to suit the likes of Cupid himself.
For the entire month of February, Applebee’s is offering 10 ounce mugs of Vodka Strawberry Lemonade for $1, according to the company’s website.
The deal is available all day, every day all month, according to Applebee’s, so be sure to drink responsibly.
Click here to find an Applebee’s near you.
$1 Vodka Strawberry Lemonade featured as Applebee's Neighborhood Drink of February https://t.co/nX6ogticW8 pic.twitter.com/bNmRMhUmf0
— Restaurant C-Suite Magazine (@restaurantcsmag) February 5, 2020
Cherry-Vanilla Coca-Cola
If your sweetie prefers caffeine to cocktails, Coca-Cola just released a brand new flavor reminiscent of movie theaters and first dates: Cherry Vanilla Coca-Cola, CNN reported.
Available in cans and bottles, the drink also comes in the company’s Zero Sugar version and was inspired by those creative souls who mix Vanilla and Cherry Coke at the soda fountain, according to the outlet.
Coca-Cola Is Finally Releasing Cherry Vanilla Coke in Bottles and Cans https://t.co/TWweJkdAjv pic.twitter.com/ixA7hnzb4i
— Zara Watson (@zarawatson010) February 6, 2020
For Nugget Lovers
Chick-fil-A heart-shaped tray of nuggets
For the chicken nugget fan that can never get enough, Chick-fil-A has the perfect gift: a heart-shaped tray of nuggets, according to a news release.
From now until Feb. 29, you can get a 30-count order of nuggets, 10-count order of Chicken Minis or six count order of Chocolate Chunk Cookies in a festive heart-shaped container.
Availability will vary, so contact your local Chick-fil-A for details. Click here to find the restaurant closest to you.
Forget chocolates, Chick-fil-A offering heart-shaped box of nuggets for Valentine's Day: https://t.co/KcBDAPd2aG pic.twitter.com/zS3kPlyax1
— ABC13 Houston (@abc13houston) January 29, 2019
And If You’re Single ...
If all this mushy gushy love stuff makes you want to lose your lunch, don’t worry, you haven’t been left out.
Hooters and Burger King are offering special deals specifically for those who prefer anti-Valentine’s Day celebrations.
Shred your ex at Hooters
Head into Hooters on Valentine’s Day and order 10 wings. Rip up a photo of your ex in front of your waitress and she’ll give you 10 free boneless wings to help ease your heartache, McClatchy News reported.
You can also shred your ex online. Click here for more information.
Free Whoppers at Burger King
Drop a photo of your ex into one of Burger King’s breakup boxes on Valentine’s Day and you’ll get a free Whopper, USA Today reported. The offer — in partnership with the movie “Birds of Prey” — is only available in New York, Los Angeles, San Francisco and Boston.
The cherry on top? The contents of the boxes will be destroyed, according to the outlet.
