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Olive Garden brings back Never Ending Pasta Pass after 6-year hiatus
By Scripps News Group at KXXV (ABC 25) News
· July 14, 2026
· 1 min read
Love it or hate it, the Never Ending Pasta Pass is back at Olive Garden.Its been six years since the chain last offered the promotion.Fans will be scrambling this week for a chance at the bottomless bowls. The limited-edition passes cost $100 and give diners 13 weeks of never-ending pasta.RELATED...
Key takeaway Olive Garden will release 10,000 of the coveted passes starting at 2 p.
Why this matters in The Waco
The return of Olive Garden's Never Ending Pasta Pass is likely to generate significant interest among Waco residents, given the city's affinity for casual dining options. With the limited-edition passes costing $100, locals will need to weigh the value of 13 weeks of unlimited pasta, proteins, and sauces against the upfront cost. For those who frequent Olive Garden, the pass may be a worthwhile investment, especially considering the inclusion of unlimited soup or salad and breadsticks. The fact that Olive Garden will release only 10,000 passes nationwide may create a sense of urgency among local fans, who will need to act quickly to secure a pass when they become available on Thursday. As the promotion gets underway, it will be worth watching to see how Waco's Olive Garden location handles the demand and whether the pass helps to drive increased foot traffic to the restaurant.
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Category: local ·
Published: July 14, 2026 ·
Source: KXXV (ABC 25) News ·
Reading time: 1 min
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What is this story about? Love it or hate it, the Never Ending Pasta Pass is back at Olive Garden.Its been six years since the chain last offered the promotion.Fans will be scrambling this week for a chance at the bottomless bowls. The limited-edition passes cost $100 and give diners 13 weeks of never-ending pasta.RELATED...
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