8 weed-themed restaurant promos for 4/20

With recreational marijuana becoming legal in more states and wider mainstream acceptance of the drug, restaurants are getting in on the action. Operators are lighting up a variety of pot-themed promos for April 20, widely considered “Weed Day” around the country. Read on for a sampling.

In St. Louis, Hi-Pointe Drive-In (pun likely intended) is offering a variety of stoner-friendly menu items, available all day Friday until they sell out. The burger-and-sandwich spot will menu Bacon Blunts (bacon-wrapped macaroni and cheese), the Stony Island Dog (hot dog topped with chili, pizza rolls, cheese sauce and Cool Ranch Doritos dust), Bacon Blunt Burritos and, for dessert, deep-fried ice cream sandwiches and Mac ’n Cheese + Flamin’ Hot Cheetos Cupcakes.

With recreational marijuana recently made legal in California, six-unit Los Angeles chain D’Amore’s Pizza will offer a “secret” Weed Pizza item. The Weed Pizza is shaped like a pot leaf and topped with basil. “No, the pizza won't get you stoned, but given weed's new legal status in California, we hope you are when you order it (if you're of age, of course),” a spokesperson noted in the press release.

Chicken chain Wing Zone says it’s offering a munchies deal so “fans can enjoy the day without getting high … prices.” Ten boneless wings, a side of ranch and an order of macaroni and cheese go for $10 on 4/20.

Fatburger will offer free delivery, via Uber Eats, on orders from all stores in Washington, California and Nevada from 4/20 through the weekend.

Portland, Ore., brewery BridgePort Brewing will celebrate the release of its Hazy IPA with a party, free brewery tours and $4.20 six-packs.

Woodstock’s Pizza in San Diego will add Flamin’ Hot Cheetos to any menu item—from tater tots to pizza —in honor of 4/20. At Hopdoddy Burger Bar, the 4/20-only High Roller burger features a taco-seasoned patty topped with pepperoni, mozzarella, Flamin’ Hot Cheeto ketchup and Cool Ranch fries between a hemp-seed bun. It’s served with a spoonful of cookie dough.

MAD Social in Chicago will sell the candy-packed MAD Munchie Sandwich the weekend of 4/20, serving up housemade gelato with chocolate chips and M&M’s between two deep-fried churro waffles. It’s garnished with Sour Patch Kids, crushed chocolate waffle cones and caramel drizzle.

Ginger Monkey in Chandler, Ariz., known for its TV dinners, will feature a 420 Pot Pie. It’s made with smoked turkey and vegetables in a housemade crust, with munchies-themed side dishes on the TV tray such as chips, gummy bears and a cookie.