Look, every story about Teacher Appreciation Day or Teacher Appreciation Week is going to espouse the same platitudes. It’s a day for celebrating teachers, who are, generally, under-appreciated. But those platitudes shouldn’t ring hollow. Teachers are great and they simply aren’t given the credit they’re due as politicians try to use schools, teachers, and teacher unions as pieces in a game of chess that ignores the tremendous value teachers provide.

So, today, of all days, show a little appreciation to the educators in your life. Restaurants across the country will be doing it by offering free and cheap grub to teachers and other school staff. Below you’ll find deals from national chains like Chipotle, Buffalo Wild Wings, Bruegger’s Bagels, McAlister’s Deli, and many others.

Here’s our running list of are the best food deals you can find on Teacher Appreciation Day, May 7:

https://www.thrillist.com/news/nation/teacher-appreciation-day-food-deals-2019-free-food