Eateries Offering Free Goodies To 2020 Grads In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Students and families in Illinois and across America are embracing virtual graduation celebrations. And while it’s impossible to duplicate a moment as special as walking across the stage to receive your diploma, free food is always welcomed.

Here are eateries and restaurants in Illinois offering free culinary goodies to students graduating this spring.

If you know of any eateries offering free treats to 2020 graduates in YOUR PATCH that aren’t included below, please let us know in the comment section.

Chipotle

Chipotle is also looking to help 2020 graduates in multiple ways this spring.

The first 5,000 customers who buy a graduation-themed gift card from the Mexican food chain between May 21 and June 30 will receive a coupon code for a free entrée with the purchase of any entrée.

Additionally, for any students not yet in college, the chain is holding a contest on Instagram in which students can win a $25,000 scholarship.

Edible Arrangements

Graduates in 2020 may not be able to receive a bouquet after walking off the stage, but Edible Arrangements is offering free Celebration Dipped Fruit Delights to students graduating this spring.

To receive the tasty arrangement, you need to post a video on social media that includes the hashtag #EdibleMoments. Additionally, videos must have the graduate’s name and an explanation of how they’re celebrating.

The fruit creations include cantaloupe, grapes, honeydew wedges, pineapple and an assortment of chocolate-dipped fruit.

Ruth’s Chris Steak House

From now until June 28, all 2020 graduates can receive a free 11-ounce filet mignon with the purchase of any two entrées.

Customers will be asked to show proof that they are graduating this spring.