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Restaurant Gift Card Deals and Holiday Bonus Cards 2026

As of November 13, 2026, 18 restaurants have announced 18 Holiday gift card season specials in 70 cities.

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What restaurants are doing for Holiday gift card season

18 specials from 18 restaurants.

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    Harvey's

    Free burger coupon with a $25 gift card

    Buy a $25 Harvey's Ultimate Dining Card in a participating restaurant from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a coupon for a free Original or Veggie burger in January 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 149 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in, Takeout

    Conditions

    • In-restaurant purchases at selected locations
    • Coupon valid Jan 1 to 31, 2027
    • Cheese, bacon and taxes extra
    • One coupon per guest per order
    • Not valid with delivery partners

    Verified Source: harveys.ca (opens in a new tab)

    FREEBurger coupon with a $25 card

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    Boston Pizza

    Free $10 promo card with a $50 gift card

    Buy a $50 Boston Pizza gift card in the restaurant by December 31, 2026 and get a free $10 promo card. The offer is not valid in Nova Scotia.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: Participating locations in Ontario, Quebec, British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, New Brunswick, Newfoundland and Labrador, Prince Edward Island, Yukon and Northwest Territories

    Conditions

    • In-restaurant purchases only
    • Not valid in Nova Scotia
    • Promo card dates not published online
    • Terms and conditions apply

    Verified Source: bostonpizza.com (opens in a new tab)

    $10 BONUSwith a $50 gift card

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    Mr. Sub

    Free small sub with a $30 gift card

    Spend $30 or more on a Mr. Sub gift card in the store until December 31 and get a free small sub, handed over when you buy the card.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 101 locations across Canada
    • Options: Takeout

    Conditions

    • In-store only
    • Free sub redeemed at the time of purchase
    • Not with other offers

    Verified Source: mrsub.ca (opens in a new tab)

    FREEsmall sub with a $30+ card

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    Swiss Chalet

    Free Quarter Chicken Dinner with $50 in gift cards

    Buy $50 or more in Swiss Chalet gift cards at a participating restaurant from November 1, 2026 and get a coupon for a free Quarter Chicken Dinner, redeemable December 28 to February 28.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 94 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Participating restaurants, while supplies last
    • Coupon valid Dec 28, 2026 to Feb 28, 2027
    • Coupon dine-in only, one per table
    • White meat $2 extra
    • Not with other coupons or offers
    • Purchase end date not published

    Verified Source: swisschalet.com (opens in a new tab)

    FREEQuarter Chicken Dinner with $50+

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    Denny's Canada

    $5 bonus card for every $25 in gift cards

    Buy $25 in Denny's gift cards in the restaurant or online until December 26, 2026 and get a $5 bonus card for dine-in visits from January 2 to February 28, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 26, 2026
    • Where: 52 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Bonus card valid Jan 2 to Feb 28, 2027
    • Bonus card dine-in only
    • Food and non-alcoholic drinks only
    • Participating Canadian locations
    • Not with other discounts or coupons

    Verified Source: dennys.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $5 BONUSper $25 in gift cards

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    Kelseys Original Roadhouse

    Free 10 wings coupon with a $50 gift card

    Buy a Kelseys Ultimate Dining Card of $50 or more at a participating restaurant from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a coupon for 10 free wings on a later visit.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 48 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Participating restaurants, in-restaurant purchases
    • Coupon valid Jan 1 to Feb 7, 2027
    • Beverage purchase required
    • While quantities last

    Verified Source: kelseys.ca (opens in a new tab)

    FREE10 wings with a $50+ card

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    Moxies

    $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card

    Buy a $50 Moxies gift card online or in a Canadian restaurant and get a $10 bonus card, valid January 1 to March 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 44 locations across Canada

    Conditions

    • Bonus card valid Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2027
    • Online: up to $500 and 10 bonus cards per person
    • Purchase end date not published
    • Additional terms apply

    Verified Source: moxies.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $10 BONUSwith a $50 gift card

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    Earls Kitchen + Bar

    $20 bonus card with every $100 in gift cards

    Earls adds a $20 bonus card to every $100 in digital or physical gift cards this holiday season. Its gift card page does not publish the bonus card dates or full terms.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 37 locations across Canada

    Conditions

    • Terms apply; not published on the gift card page
    • Bonus card dates not published
    • Purchase end date not published

    Verified Source: earls.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $20 BONUSper $100 in gift cards

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    Fatburger

    $5 Fat Cash voucher with each $25 gift card

    Each $25 Fatburger gift card earns a $5 Fat Cash voucher for January 2 to 31, 2027: e-gift cards online from November 5, in-store cards (plus a Scratch 'n Win card) from November 23.

    • Dates: Until January 1, 2027
    • Where: 31 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in, Takeout

    Conditions

    • In-store purchases from Nov 23, 2026
    • Voucher valid Jan 2 to 31, 2027
    • Online e-gift voucher for app orders only
    • Participating locations in Canada

    Verified Source: fatburgercanada.com (opens in a new tab)

    $5 BONUSwith each $25 gift card

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    Cactus Club Cafe

    $20 bonus card for every $100 in gift cards

    Buy $100 to $500 in Cactus Club Cafe plastic or e-gift cards online or in the restaurant and get a $20 bonus card for every $100, usable January 2 to March 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until January 1, 2027
    • Where: 28 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Bonus card valid Jan 2 to Mar 31, 2027
    • Bonus card dine-in only, one per table
    • Up to $500 per transaction
    • Not on corporate orders or cards sold by other retailers

    Verified Source: cactusclubcafe.com (opens in a new tab)

    $20 BONUSper $100 in gift cards

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    White Spot

    $10 bonus with a $50 gift card

    Buy a $50 White Spot gift card in the restaurant or online and get a $10 bonus, redeemable January 1 to February 28, 2027 for dine-in or takeout.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 28 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in, Takeout

    Conditions

    • Bonus valid Jan 1 to Feb 28, 2027
    • Dine-in and takeout only, not delivery
    • Not valid with other promotions
    • Purchase end date not published

    Verified Source: whitespot.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $10 BONUSwith a $50 gift card

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    Original Joe's Restaurant & Bar

    $20 bonus card with a $100 gift card

    Buy a $100 Original Joe's gift card in the restaurant from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a $20 bonus card to use from January 2 to 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 21 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in, Takeout

    Conditions

    • In-restaurant purchases only
    • Bonus card valid Jan 2 to 31, 2027
    • Not valid on alcohol
    • One bonus card per visit
    • Not usable on the day of purchase
    • While supplies last

    Verified Source: originaljoes.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $20 BONUSwith a $100 gift card

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    State & Main Kitchen + Bar

    $25 bonus card with a $100 gift card

    Buy a $100 State & Main gift card in the restaurant from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a $25 bonus card, or $10 with a $50 card, valid January 2 to February 28, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 21 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • In-restaurant purchases only
    • Bonus card valid Jan 2 to Feb 28, 2027
    • $10 bonus card with a $50 gift card
    • While supplies last

    Verified Source: stateandmain.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $25 BONUSwith a $100 gift card

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    OEB Breakfast Co.

    $25 bonus card with $100 in gift cards

    Buy $100 in OEB Breakfast Co. gift cards in the restaurant from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a $25 promotional card, or $10 with $50, usable January 1 to March 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 17 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • In-store gift card purchases only
    • Bonus card valid Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2027
    • $10 bonus card with a $50 purchase
    • Discounted gift card purchases not eligible

    Verified Source: eatoeb.com (opens in a new tab)

    $25 BONUSwith $100 in gift cards

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    LOCAL Public Eatery

    $15 bonus card for every $75 in gift cards

    LOCAL Public Eatery adds a $15 bonus card for every $75 in gift cards bought from November 2 to December 31, 2026, usable January 1 to March 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 13 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • One $15 bonus card per $75 purchase
    • Bonus card valid Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2027
    • Terms and conditions apply

    Verified Source: localpubliceatery.com (opens in a new tab)

    $15 BONUSper $75 in gift cards

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    The Old Spaghetti Factory

    $10 bonus card with a $30 gift card

    Buy a $30 Old Spaghetti Factory gift card and get a $10 bonus card, a promotion that runs until December 31. The site does not say when or where the bonus card can be used.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 12 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Bonus card terms not published online
    • Participating locations; confirm with your restaurant

    Verified Source: oldspaghettifactory.ca (opens in a new tab)

    $10 BONUSwith a $30 gift card

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    The Rec Room

    Coupon bundle worth up to $89 with $50 in gift cards

    Spend $50 or more on The Rec Room gift cards from November 1 to December 31, 2026 and get a Holiday Gift Bundle of six coupons (game band bonus, attractions, pretzel) for January and February 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 11 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • One bundle per $50 in a single transaction
    • Three coupons in January, three in February 2027
    • Game band bonus needs a $25 gaming purchase
    • Not on cards bought at grocery stores or pharmacies
    • Not on Cineplex or Playdium cards
    • While supplies last

    Verified Source: therecroom.com (opens in a new tab)

    UP TO $89in coupons per $50 spent

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    Tap & Barrel

    $20 bonus card for every $75 in gift cards

    Buy $75 in Tap & Barrel gift cards in the restaurant or online until December 31, 2026 and get a $20 bonus card, valid January 1 to March 31, 2027.

    • Dates: Until December 31, 2026
    • Where: 6 locations across Canada
    • Options: Dine-in

    Conditions

    • Bonus card valid Jan 1 to Mar 31, 2027
    • Bonus card dine-in only, one per table per visit
    • Not combined with corporate or bulk discounts
    • Cards not usable on the day of purchase

    Verified Source: tapandbarrel.com (opens in a new tab)

    $20 BONUSper $75 in gift cards

Holiday gift card season by city

70 cities with a special or a matching deal, the busiest first.

Holiday gift card season in Calgary

15 specials

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Holiday gift card season in Toronto

14 specials

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Holiday gift card season in Edmonton

14 specials

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Holiday gift card season in Vancouver

14 specials

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Holiday gift card season in Winnipeg

13 specials

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Holiday gift card season in Saskatoon

12 specials

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Holiday gift card season restaurant FAQ

How do restaurant gift card bonuses work?

When you buy a gift card for a set amount during the promotion, the restaurant adds a separate bonus card, voucher or coupon. The gift card keeps its full value and the bonus has its own redemption dates and rules, which are printed on it.

When can I use a restaurant bonus card?

Usually from early January to the end of February or March of the following year. Some bonus cards cannot be used on the day you buy the gift card, and a few coupons are handed over and used at the time of purchase.

Do restaurant bonus cards expire?

Yes, usually. Most gift cards bought in Canada do not expire, but promotional cards, which include most bonus cards, often have an expiry date, and provincial rules on them differ.

Can I buy a bonus gift card online?

It depends on the restaurant. Some give the bonus on e-gift cards bought on their own website, others only on cards bought in the restaurant, and cards bought at grocery stores, pharmacies or other retailers usually do not qualify.

Which restaurant gift card bonus is the best value?

Divide the bonus by the purchase that earns it, then check whether you will eat there during the bonus window. A $20 bonus on $100 returns 20%, while a free-item coupon is only worth its menu price if you would order that item anyway.

Which restaurants have Holiday gift card season specials in 2026?

As of November 13, 2026: Harvey's (Free burger coupon with a $25 gift card); Boston Pizza (Free $10 promo card with a $50 gift card); Mr. Sub (Free small sub with a $30 gift card); Swiss Chalet (Free Quarter Chicken Dinner with $50 in gift cards), plus 14 more. Each special lists its dates, price, conditions and the official source we checked.

About Holiday gift card season

From late October to December 31 many Canadian restaurant chains add something when you buy a gift card: a bonus card worth $5 to $25, a coupon for a free item such as wings, a burger or a chicken dinner, or a bundle of coupons. The gift card itself works like any other; the extra is a separate promotional card or coupon with its own dates and rules, so you can give the gift card and keep the bonus.

To compare offers, divide the bonus by the purchase that earns it: $20 on $100 and $10 on $50 both return 20 cents per dollar, and $20 on $75 returns about 27 cents. A free-item coupon is worth the menu price of that item, and only if you would order it. Some chains count each card separately, so one $100 card can earn more than two $50 cards.

The catches are in the dates and channels. Most bonus cards only work from January to March of the next year, some are limited to dine-in, to food or to one per table, and several chains give the bonus only on purchases made in the restaurant, not on e-gift cards or on cards sold at grocery stores and pharmacies. Bonus cards usually expire even when the gift card does not.

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