Green desserts and rainbow-themed treats tend to appear everywhere once St. Patrick’s Day rolls around. Restaurants and grocery stores often join the celebration with limited-time deals that lean into the holiday’s playful colors and flavors.
This year is no different. Several popular chains and retailers are offering special items designed to bring a little extra fun to the holiday.
Over the rainbow donut
Krispy Kreme is giving you a fun donut that you don't even have to hunt for. It's their Over the Rainbow donut, loaded with fluffy Kreme and topped with green icing, sprinkles, and an edible, adorable sugar rainbow.
You can't go wrong with options. Grab one for yourself, and make a friend's day lucky by taking one for them, too. They also have other donut options for St. Patrick's Day, so it's worth checking them out and picking your favorite.
Leprechaun lemonade
Raising Cane's is all about serving up that green goodness for St. Patrick's Day fun. Their Leprechaun Lemonade is green, delicious, and available for a short time.
It can be purchased in a can or in a gallon jug to take home for your celebrations. A cup is fine for a quick sip, but if you want to enjoy this flavor and keep it around for the holiday, grab a gallon or two.
St. Patrick's Day barrel cake
Walmart has the cutest St. Patrick's Day cake this year. They're calling it a barrel cake, but it looks like a fun-themed St. Patrick's Day top hat. While this does take a little more planning since it's being decorated in their bakery department, it looks super cute and adorable.
It would be a fun addition to a party or for anyone who celebrates the holiday with a meal and needs a dessert. Call the bakery department and see if they can make one.
Mallow creme cookie featuring Lucky Charms
Crumbl cookie is known for its epic-themed cookies and fun flavors every week. For the week of St. Patrick's Day, choose from their mallow creme cookie featuring Lucky Charms or their Andes green mint brownie. Both flavors are available for a limited time and are perfect for eating green and all things rainbow for St. Patrick's Day.
Shamrock shake
You had me at "shamrock shake season". McDonald's is once again offering up their delicious Shamrock shake, and who's going to turn down that deliciousness?
It's green, flavorful, and a must-have treat for anyone trying to eat all things green in their lives. There's a reason McDonald's keeps bringing it back to its menu: it's delicious.
Beer bread
Trader Joe's has one of the most flavorful beer bread mixes out there. Add your favorite beer and some butter, stir, and get ready to enjoy a fresh loaf of bread with your corned beef and cabbage.
Irish cheddar cheese with Irish whiskey
Trader Joe's really knows how to bring the Irish flavors just in time for St. Patrick's Day. This Irish cheese is festively fun and loaded with deliciousness. If you're a whiskey fan, add this to your snackable radar.
It pairs perfectly with crackers for a quick snack or is the star of the show on a charcuterie board. Act quickly, it's a limited-time goodie.
Bakery fresh St Patrick's Day cake
Head to your local Gerbes or Kroger's to see if they have their St. Patrick's Day cake. It's a 9-inch round cake, and it's perfect for feeding up to 8 people. Having a themed cake like this makes the holiday special and fun, and gives you a little bit of time off in the kitchen.
Call ahead before making a trip to the store to see if they have it or if you need to order it in advance. Different stores have different rules, so it's always good to check it first.
The takeaway
St. Patrick’s Day has always been about celebration, and for many people, that includes good food and a little bit of green on the table. This year, restaurants and grocery stores are leaning into the fun with limited-time items that feel festive without requiring much effort.
The holiday lineup is filled with small indulgences that help mark the occasion. Many of these items are only available for a short time, which is part of what makes them feel special. Once the holiday passes, most of these treats disappear until next year, or altogether.
For anyone hoping to get a taste of the luck of the Irish, the best move might be grabbing these festive finds before they vanish at the end of the holiday.
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