These 8 Spots Offer Snow Day Deals For Winter Doldrums: MA Cheap Eats

MASSACHUSETTS — It's mid-January, which means most residents of Massachusetts are likely sick and tired of the cold, dark days of winter.

With frigid temperatures certain and the possibility for more snow this weekend, a handful of Massachusetts restaurants are trying to bring some brightness to the rest of the winter.

The National Weather Service forecast shows cold temperatures Friday that'll warm up on Saturday, but snow is increasingly likely to return on Sunday with up to 6 inches expected later Sunday into Monday morning.

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Ahead of that potential snow, eight local spots have offered up snow day deals for diners who choose to brave the cold. Here's what they're offering:

Northern Spy

4 Rolling Mill Way, Canton

On snow days, Northern Spy offers a free cup of hot chocolate paired with a warm chocolate chip cookie to guests who have been sledding outside the restaurant.

Additionally, Northern Spy serves award-winning beef chili on snow days as a special. The chili features "build your own garnishes" like sour cream, aged cheddar cheese, crushed avocado, fried tortilla strips, scallion and homemade chili crisp, though toppings are subject to change.

The chili is served in a crock and baked to order in the wood oven. Guests can enjoy a half-priced order of chili with any draft beer, making the chili and beer special $7.

Summer Shack

Boston: 50 Dalton Street, Boston, MA

Cambridge: 49 Alewife Brook Pkwy, Cambridge, MA 02140

Summer Shack invites guests to warm up with a free cup of chowder with the purchase of any entrée on snow days. This offer is available at both locations.

Harvard Gardens

316 Cambridge St, Boston, MA

Harvard Gardens offers a snow day special—free hot cocoa or coffee with a complimentary cookie with the purchase of any item.

The Lexington

100 N First St Fl 2, Cambridge, MA 02141

The Lexington neighborhood menu is back for January, offering a three-course dinner in the dining room for $45 per person.

Geppetto

100 N First St, Cambridge, MA 02141

This January, available throughout the month, Geppetto has introduced a cozy winter menu featuring some of their favorite seasonal dishes. Additionally, the entire menu is available for takeout, providing a convenient option for guests to enjoy their favorite pasta dishes in the comfort of their own homes.

Bleacher Bar

82A Lansdowne St, Boston, MA 02215

For the upcoming snow days, Bleacher Bar offers a special snow day promotion—a complimentary cup of chicken soup or hot chocolate with the purchase of any meal.

Back Bay Social

867 Boylston St, Boston, MA 02116

Back Bay Social invites guests to enjoy a complimentary cup of coffee or chowder with the purchase of any entrée on snow days.

Blue Ribbon Brasserie

528 Commonwealth Ave, Boston, MA 02215

Blue Ribbon Brasserie will feature a braised short rib special this weekend ($36) served with mashed potatoes, carrots, mushrooms and a red wine sauce. Additionally, they offer a variety of cozy comfort foods such as French onion gratinee, baked macaroni and cheese and an extensive whiskey selection.