Legend has it that 420 Day started in Marin County, California, where a group of High School students would meet by a statue each day at 4:20 p.m. to smoke weed. Their code to gather to smoke was, simply, “420”.
The 420 term stuck, thanks to those teens, and each year on April 20, people celebrate by lighting up at 4:20 p.m.
For years, many restaurants and bars have hosted special “stoner” dinners and drinks on 420 Day.
At first, those menus were shocking to some, even if they were tongue-in-cheek. A Miami restaurant called Eating House, for example, started its annual 420 ritual in 2012 with a menu of offerings like mac & cheese and short rib nachos for $4.20 each as a semi-underground event that resulted in people waiting for hours to sit down for a meal. Now, the restaurant is celebrating its 12th year of 420 dinners.
With more and more states legalizing (or at least, decriminalizing) recreational pot use, the idea of celebrating 420 with munchies has gone mainstream with many chain restaurants offering 420 specials.
If you’re celebrating 420, here are some fun deals and specials to try. All deals area valid on April 20, 2024.
Carl’s Jr.
This burger chain has never been known for subtlety, so it makes sense that it jumped on the 420 bandwagon with a Snack Sack that includes six pieces of jalapeño poppers, onion rings, and small fries for $4.20. .
Fatburger
Fatburger is offering a classic burger for $4.20 when you order online.
Insomnia Cookies
Insomnia Cookies is offering a free classic cookie to anyone who brings in a canned or packaged (sealed) food item. Those items will be donated to a local food bank!
Jack In The Box
Yes, Jack in the Box still exists. And the clown-themed chain is offering a Pineapple Express shake for $4.20.
Jimmy John’s
Jimmy John’s is offering the Deliciously Dope Dime Bag, a $10 meal that includes a ham and provolone sandwich, a pickle, a fudge chocolate brownie, and chips. The “Dime Bag” is available for online orders when using promo code DIMEBAG.
Mellow Mushroom
Mellow Mushroom Pizzeria is stoner-themed, so it has to have deals for stoners. On 4/20, you can get pretzel bites for $4.20. The offer is good online only. In-store, Mellow Mushroom will have special 420-themed pizzas.
Pincho
This Miami-based chain has expanded into Texas and will offer its Pincho burger for $4.20.
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen
Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen is offering a $4.20 chicken sandwich deal, along with a special munchies menu. The offer is available through the Popeyes smartphone app or at popeyes.com.
