Teacher Appreciation Deals in the Twin Cities

Teacher Appreciation Week is happening now– we rounded up a list of some deals for you, teachers!

We searched far and wide for a bunch of deals in Minnesota. To be honest, there aren’t as many as last year, but if you know of more, please comment below so we can add them for our teachers! Thank you for all that you do today and everyday!

Caribou Coffee

Teachers can fuel up with a free large Coffee of the Day or Cold Press from Caribou! The offer is valid one-time only in-stores at participating Caribou Coffee® locations for Teachers and Nurses on 5/6/2026. Teachers and Nurses must show a valid ID

Target

Target is saying “thank you” with an exclusive 10% off teacher discount across the entire store May 3-9, 2026 for teachers verified through Target Circle. Verify your teacher status with Target Circle to claim the discount.

Breadsmith

Teachers – visit a Breadsmith bakery on 5/5, and receive a complimentary Banana Bread or Honey Wheat Loaf – your choice! Must be present to receive a complimentary loaf, one per teacher. Minnesota locations are in Edina, St. Paul and Minnetonka.

Chipotle

Chipotle is randomly selecting up to 100K healthcare workers & 100K teachers to get a FREE entree now thru 5/12. Enter for a chance here.

Potbelly Sandwich Works

Teachers can get a free cookie or a regular-sized fountain drink with the purchase of any entrée (sandwich, salad, or soup) through May 12.

Mod Pizza

Mod Pizza is offering teachers (and health care workers( a BOGO pizza or salad! Just show your badge at the register when you order in restaurant, now from 05/04 – 05/07!

Local Offers by City

Bloomington

Piada Italian Street Food

Thank you Teachers & Nurses! All week long, we’re offering buy one, get one free entrées (May 4 – 10) to show our appreciation for all that you do day in and day out for our community. Show your ID badge or show off your scrubs and mention this deal to the cashier at checkout to redeem. Only available at your neighborhood Piada (not valid online or in-app).

Museum of Illusions

As a special thank you for their dedication and hard work, Museum of Illusions at Mall of America is offering teachers free admission during Teacher Appreciation Week and the remainder of the year with a valid school ID. Educators who visit during Teacher Appreciation Week will automatically receive a special teacher goodie bag as a token of appreciation, filled with exclusive items to enhance their experience.

Blaine

Rusty Bumblebee

May 4–10, flash that school ID, and they’ll hook you up with 30% OFF for Teachers (May 4–10) —because lesson plans don’t fuel themselves.

Chaska

Crooked Pint

We love our teachers at Crooked Pint! They’re sharing these deals (please show school ID to redeem) for dine-in only. Enjoy half-price taps on Monday, & Wednesday- Friday, plus a free shareable or flatbread on Tuesday, May 6 with any food purchase!

Eagan

Piada Italian Street Food

Thank you Teachers & Nurses! All week long, we’re offering buy one, get one free entrées (May 4 – 10) to show our appreciation for all that you do day in and day out for our community. Show your ID badge or show off your scrubs and mention this deal to the cashier at checkout to redeem. Only available at your neighborhood Piada (not valid online or in-app).

Elk River

Well Read Books

Teachers (and ALL school staff) we 𝑺𝑶 𝑨𝑷𝑷𝑹𝑬𝑪𝑰𝑨𝑻𝑬 everything you do! Stop in to the bookstore this week (May 4th-8th) in-store only for a 𝙁𝙍𝙀𝙀 $𝟭𝟬 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙬𝙞𝙩𝙝 $𝟱𝟬 𝙜𝙞𝙛𝙩 𝙘𝙖𝙧𝙙 𝙥𝙪𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙖𝙨𝙚* your entire purchase when you show your teacher/staff I.D.

Hopkins

The Vine Room

Show your school badge and get 10% off your individual tab all week at The Vine Room and/or off your purchases at The Vine Shop. Have fun shopping from May 5th to May 9th!

Woodbury

Duck Donuts

Duck Donuts is saying a BIG thank you to all the amazing educators with FREE Donuts and FREE Coffee – just show your teacher ID in-store! Enjoy it from May 4th-8th.

Piada Italian Street Food

Thank you Teachers & Nurses! All week long, we’re offering buy one, get one free entrées (May 4 – 10) to show our appreciation for all that you do day in and day out for our community. Show your ID badge or show off your scrubs and mention this deal to the cashier at checkout to redeem. Only available at your neighborhood Piada (not valid online or in-app).