Valentine's Day Treats: Heart-Shaped Delights from Popular Chains

Feb 13, 2025 at 2:14 PM

In the spirit of love and romance, Valentine's Day brings not only heartfelt cards and candlelit dinners but also a delightful array of heart-shaped food offerings. This year, several well-known chains have embraced the theme by transforming their popular dishes into charming heart shapes. From pizzas to desserts, these special treats offer a unique way to celebrate the occasion. Whether you're looking for a romantic dinner or a sweet gesture for loved ones, these heart-shaped delights are sure to add an extra touch of affection to your day.

Heart-Shaped Foods at Your Favorite Chains

In the enchanting season of love, numerous restaurants have introduced heart-shaped versions of their signature dishes. For those craving pizza, California Pizza Kitchen offers a Sweet Deal for Two featuring heart-shaped pizzas alongside starters and dessert, available from February 10 to 16. Papa John’s and Pizza Hut provide heart-shaped pizzas starting at $11.99, while DiGiorno’s Heartichoke Pizza can be purchased online for just $2.14 on February 13.

Pasta lovers can enjoy Bellita Pasta’s Valentino, a gluten-free pasta made from red beets, and Barilla’s Love pasta, which will be served at Nordstrom Restaurant Group locations throughout February. Sandwich enthusiasts can find heart-shaped trays at Chick-fil-A until February 22, heart-shaped biscuits at Hardee’s until February 16, and BOGO Asiago Bagel Stack sandwiches at Panera Bread on February 13-14.

Dessert aficionados have plenty to choose from. Baskin-Robbins offers a heart-shaped “Crazy for You Cake” and a limited-edition ice cream flavor called Love Potion #31. Dairy Queen serves Red Velvet Cake Blizzard Treats and Cupid Cakes, while Dunkin’ provides heart-shaped doughnuts and specialty donuts like Cupid’s Choice and Brownie Batter. Insomnia Cookies introduces Red Velvet and Cheesecake Filled cookies, and Krispy Kreme unveils its “Hearts In Bloom” collection with four new heart-shaped doughnuts. Portillo’s adds heart-shaped chocolate cake and a chocolate strawberry shake to its menu.

These heart-shaped delicacies not only make for a visually appealing treat but also symbolize the warmth and affection associated with Valentine's Day. The effort put into creating these themed items reflects how businesses aim to enhance the celebratory mood, making it easier for people to express their love through food. As we indulge in these special offerings, we are reminded of the joy that comes from sharing moments with loved ones, no matter how simple or extravagant the gesture may be.