From Summer Treats to Fall Comforts
September bridges the seasons with food holidays celebrating everything from gyros to apple dumplings
With National Cheeseburger Day and multiple coffee celebrations, September offers delicious excuses to enjoy local flavors as summer transitions to fall.
🍂 September Food Holidays
September is a month of transitions - from summer flavors to fall comfort foods, with food holidays celebrating everything from gyros to apple dumplings.
← Back to Full CalendarNational Gyro Day
September kicks off with a nod to the Greek sandwich of spiced meat, yogurt sauce, and pita. Atlanta's Mediterranean restaurants celebrate with gyro specials.
National Grits for Breakfast Day
A hearty Southern breakfast staple gets a day. Atlanta's Southern restaurants serve creamy grits with butter, cheese, or shrimp and bacon.
National Welsh Rarebit Day
This isn't about rabbits - 'rarebit' is a British dish of hot cheese sauce on toast. Atlanta's British-style pubs serve this classic pub dish.
National Macadamia Nut Day
The rich, buttery macadamia (famous in Hawaii) is honored. Atlanta's bakeries use macadamias in cookies and desserts, while health food stores stock premium nuts.
National Cheese Pizza Day
A straightforward celebration of the basic cheese pizza. Atlanta's pizzerias might do cheese pizza specials since toppings get all the love other days.
National Coffee Ice Cream Day
Combining two great things - coffee and ice cream. Atlanta's local creameries and coffee shops create coffee ice cream with locally roasted beans.
National Beer Lover's Day
Distinct from other beer days, Sep 7 focuses on the lovers of beer. Atlanta's breweries and beer enthusiasts celebrate their passion for craft brewing.
National Date Nut Bread Day
A bit of a throwback baked good (popular in mid-1900s). Atlanta's bakeries occasionally revive this classic recipe with dates and walnuts.
National Wiener Schnitzel Day
Honoring the Austrian dish of breaded veal (or pork) cutlet. Atlanta's German and Austrian restaurants serve authentic schnitzel preparations.
National Hot Dog Day (Hebrew Calendar)
Any day can be a hot dog day! Atlanta's hot dog vendors and sports venues serve creative hot dog preparations year-round.
National Hot Cross Buns Day
Typically associated with Easter, but apparently Sep 11 is marked for enjoying hot cross buns. Atlanta's British-style bakeries make these spiced buns.
National Chocolate Milkshake Day
Yet another milkshake day, focusing on the chocolate kind. Atlanta's diners and shake shops serve thick, frosty chocolate milkshakes.
National Peanut Day
From peanut butter to boiled peanuts, Sep 13 celebrates the peanut in all forms. Atlanta's farmers markets and health food stores feature various peanut products.
National Cream-Filled Donut Day
As if June's Donut Day wasn't enough, Sep 14 specifically honors those filled with cream. Atlanta's bakeries make Boston Kreme and other cream-filled varieties.
National Linguine Day
Pasta lovers get another day - Sep 15 is all about linguine. Atlanta's Italian restaurants often serve linguine with clam sauce or other seafood preparations.
National Guacamole Day
Timed nicely with Mexican Independence Day, Sep 16 celebrates guac. Atlanta's Mexican restaurants often offer guacamole specials or free add-ons.
National Apple Dumpling Day
A warm baked apple wrapped in pastry - an old-fashioned dessert that heralds the coming of fall. Atlanta's bakeries create these comforting autumn treats.
National Cheeseburger Day
Another big one on the food calendar! September 18 is widely known as Cheeseburger Day. Atlanta's burger places often offer deals and social media goes crazy.
National Butterscotch Pudding Day
A nostalgic dessert (evokes school cafeterias or grandma's house). Atlanta's diners and dessert shops serve creamy butterscotch pudding.
National Fried Rice Day
A relatively new one (Panda Express declared it a few years back). Atlanta's Asian restaurants serve incredible fried rice with vegetables and protein.
National Pecan Cookie Day
Yes, more pecans. This time in cookies. Atlanta's bakeries create delicious pecan cookies, celebrating Georgia's connection to this Southern nut.
National Ice Cream Cone Day
As summer ends, one more ice cream holiday - specifically the cone. Atlanta's ice cream shops celebrate the vessel that makes ice cream portable.
National Snack Stick Day
Likely invented by a meat snacks company, Sep 23 celebrates portable snack sticks. Atlanta's convenience stores stock various meat and cheese stick options.
National Cherries Jubilee Day
A flambéed cherry dessert often served over ice cream from classic French cuisine. Atlanta's fine dining restaurants occasionally feature this elegant dessert.
National Lobster Day
In 2015, the U.S. Senate passed a resolution designating September 25 as National Lobster Day. Atlanta's seafood restaurants celebrate this government-verified day.
National Pancake Day
Different from IHOP's February Pancake Day, this is the traditional one. Atlanta's breakfast spots serve stacks of fluffy pancakes with various toppings.
National Chocolate Milk Day
Got chocolate milk? Have a cold glass to reminisce about childhood or fuel up with calcium and cocoa. Atlanta's dairies and cafes serve fresh chocolate milk.
National Drink Beer Day
Yes, another beer day! If you missed International Beer Day and Beer Lover's Day, Sep 28 is yet one more chance to raise a pint during Oktoberfest time.
National Coffee Day
Caffeine lovers circle this date. Virtually every coffee shop offers free or discounted coffee. Atlanta's local roasters and cafes celebrate with special deals.
National Hot Mulled Cider Day
As fall begins, Sep 30 invites you to enjoy hot spiced cider. Atlanta's fall festivals and cozy cafes serve mulled cider with warming spices.