Jun 30th 2026
Nothing says summer in Texas quite like fireworks, family, and a plate of golden, crispy Chicken Fried Steak. This year, Cotton Patch Cafe is giving you even more to celebrate. We’re combining two of our favorite occasions — the Fourth of July and National Fried Chicken Day — into one unbeatable weekend deal you won’t want to miss.
The Deal: $9.99 Chicken Fried Steak & Chicken Fried Chicken
From Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6, 2026, we’re bringing back the dish that put us on the map at a price that’s just as classic: $9.99 for our hand-breaded, made-from-scratch Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken. That’s real Texas comfort food, smothered in our signature cream gravy, for less than the cost of takeout on a busy weeknight.
Whether you’re firing up the grill with the neighbors, hosting a backyard cookout, or just looking for a break from the kitchen during a long holiday weekend, this is the perfect excuse to swing by — or place an order for pickup or delivery — and treat the whole table.
How to Get the Deal
Getting your $9.99 Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken is simple:
- Grab the promo code. A unique promo code will be available for the special, valid both online and in-store.
- Order your favorites. Add as many Chicken Fried Steaks or Chicken Fried Chickens to your check as you’d like — smalls and regulars both qualify.
- Enter the code at checkout. Whether you’re ordering through cottonpatch.com, our app, or with your server in the restaurant, apply the code to your check.
- Enjoy the savings. The discount applies to every qualifying Chicken Fried item on your check — not just one.
Here’s how that works in practice: let’s say your table orders three Chicken Fried Steaks and one Chicken Fried Chicken. When you enter the promo code, all four of those items drop to $9.99 each. That means a table of four can enjoy a full round of Texas’ favorite comfort food classics without breaking the bank — perfect for a holiday gathering where everyone has their own idea of the “right” way to eat chicken fried anything (gravy on the side, anyone?).
A couple of details to keep in mind: the promo code is good for one redemption per check, and it’s a single-use code, so make sure your whole party is ready to order before you apply it. The good news is that the discount isn’t limited to just one plate — it stretches across every Chicken Fried Steak and Chicken Fried Chicken on that check, in either small or regular size.
Why We’re Celebrating
The Fourth of July is about celebrating everything we love about being American — and honestly, few things feel more American than a golden-fried, gravy-covered plate of comfort food shared with the people you love. Pair that with National Fried Chicken Day, and you’ve got the perfect reason to make this holiday weekend a little more delicious.
Chicken Fried Steak has been a Cotton Patch Cafe signature since day one — tenderized, hand-breaded, and fried to a perfect crunch, then finished with our creamy, peppery gravy. Our Chicken Fried Chicken brings that same craveable crunch with a lighter, all-white-meat twist. Either way, you’re getting scratch-made Texas cooking at a price built for celebrating.
Mark Your Calendar
This offer runs Friday, July 3 through Monday, July 6, 2026, in-store and online — plenty of time to work it into your holiday weekend plans, whether that’s a family dinner before the fireworks or a low-key Monday lunch to recover from the festivities.
So grab your promo code, gather your crew, and let Cotton Patch Cafe do the cooking this Fourth of July. Golden-fried, gravy-smothered, and just $9.99 — now that’s something worth celebrating.