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Here is a friendly reminder of places that you can get free meals for your kids now that school is officially out for most of the United States. Share this to anyone who you think could use this list!
Dining out with the family is no longer just a treat—it’s becoming a harder lifestyle choice!
This is why we present you, “Your 2024 Go-To List of Restaurants Where Kids Eat Absolutely Free (or nearly FREE),” this is more than just a guide; it’s your golden ticket to a world where family meals come with a side of savings.
This was crafted for parents on the prowl for cost-effective dining, our collection is bursting with delicious options that won’t cost a dime for your little ones.
As you continue to read you’ll find a meticulously organized deals list that paint every day of the week with a chance for good food at a fraction of the price.
These offers are handpicked to ensure that families like yours can indulge in the gastronomic joy of dining out, making every occasion both memorable and economical.
Table Of Contents (Just Click on any of the links to skip to that part) |
1. DAILY KIDS MEAL DEALS |
2. MONDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
3. TUESDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
4. WEDNESDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
5. THURSDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
6. FRIDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
7. SATURDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
8. SUNDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS |
9. OTHER OFFERS WORTH MENTIONING |
10. CONCLUSION |
DAILY KIDS MEAL DEALS
- Applebee’s – Varies by location, but most offer either a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree or kids’ menu items for only $1.99!
- Bruster’s Real Ice Cream – Kids shorter than the countertop of the establishment, will get a free cone!
- BurgerFi – Every Monday, children ages 12 and under can enjoy a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal at participating BurgerFi locations, exclusively for dine-in guests.
- Cafe Rio – Free Nino Quesadillas, when you order in-store (with the purchase of an adult entree).
- C.B. & Potts Restaurant & Bakery – Kids 12 and under can eat for $3 with the purchase of an adult meal!
- CiCi’s Pizza – Kids can eat free with an adult buffet purchase (age varies by location, so check with your local store)
- Culver’s – Kids 12 and under get a free custard with kids meal purchase.
- Denny’s – Kids 10 years and younger can score a free kids meal with an adult entrée purchase! Limit two free kid’s meals from the Kid’s Menu with a $6 minimum adult entrée purchase.
- Fogo de Chao – The Fogo Churrasco Experience for kids 6 and under is complimentary, and children ages 7 – 12 are half price.
- Fricker’s – Kids 10 and under eat free with an adult entrée and child beverage purchase.
- Frisch’s Big Boy – Kids 12 and under are free with an adult purchase of $6.98 or more after 4pm every day.
- Golden Corral – Available daily, Kids ages 1-3 years can eat free with adult purchase, up to two kids per adult. May vary by location.
- IHOP – Kids 12 and under can eat for free every day from 4 pm to 8 pm. There is a limit of 1 free meal per adult meal purchased. May vary by location.
- Jason’s Deli – Kids eat free with purchases of adult entrees. Days and offers may vary by location.
- Pizza Street – Kids 3 and under eat for 99 cents.
- Shoney’s – Kids 4 and under will get a free meal, with an adult entrée purchase, valid for dine-in only Monday-Friday
- Steak n’ Shake – Free kids meals for kids ages 12 and under with $9 purchase, availability varies by location, see check with yours to be sure.
- Tucanos Brazilian Grill – Free Children’s Churrasco for kids ages 6 and under with an adult meal purchase.
- Woody’s BBQ – Kids (10 and under or 12 and under – as determined by location) will get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit one child per adult entrée, days available vary by location.
- Zapata’s Restaurant – Kids eat free on Sundays, with adult meal purchase.
MONDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Arooga’s Grille House & Sports Bar -Kids eat free Mondays with the purchase of an adult entree!
- Burger-Fi – Kids aged 12 and under can eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Children aged 10 and under eat for free with an adult meal purchase.
- Frisch’s – Available on Mondays, score one free Kids Mini Meal for children 12 and under per adult purchase of $6.98 or more.
- Huddle House – FREE kids meal with purchase of any adult entree $6 or more. At participating locations, in-store only.
- On the Border – Enjoy a free kids meal when you buy one entrée in restaurant or online. Use code KIDSFREE to redeem this offer. Valid through 9/4.
- Planet Sub – Kids eat free on Mondays with adult meal purchase, up to two free kids meals.
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Free kids entrée with each adult entrée purchase, valid on Mondays and Tuesdays only.
- Village Inn – Every Monday and Tuesday, for a limited time, get a free meal from Village Inn Kids’ Menu, with the purchase of an adult entrée. Participating locations only
TUESDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Amici’s – KIDS EAT FREE …with purchase of each adult meal (5 pm – close)
- Beef ‘O’ Brady’s– Kids can eat for only $3.49 of Tuesday
- Black Eyed Pea – Kids eat free on Tuesday with purchase of an adult entree.
- Blaze Pizza – U.S. Only. Get a FREE Kid’s Cheese Pizza with any full-priced Pizza order every Tuesday in August!
- Bob Evans – Available Tuesdays. Enjoy a free Kids Meal when spending $15 on their app.
- Champps – Kids ages 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays. Limit of 2 kids per adult entree.
- Chick-fil-A – Participating locations offer a free kid’s meal or 99 cent kids meals on Tuesdays from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. with an adult combo purchase.
- Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery – Kids eat free with online, pickup, or delivery orders. Limit of 2 kids meals per adult entree, from 11 am – close. Participating locations only.
- Cody’s Original Roadhouse – Children aged 10 and under eat for free with an adult meal purchase.
- Cross Creek Barbeque and Steakhouse – Valid on Mondays and Tuesdays receive one free kid’s meal, including a drink, with one adult meal entree of $11 or more.
- Famous Dave’s – Every Tuesday, kids can enjoy a Lil’ Wilbur Meal on the house! Simply purchase an adult entree and receive 1 FREE Lil’ Wilbur Meal!
- Fazoli’s – Kids aged 12 and under can eat for 99 cents on Tuesdays from 5 pm -8 pm. Price and offer may vary by location.
- Huddle House – FREE kids meal with purchase of any adult entree $6 or more. At participating locations, in-store only.
- Marie Callender’s – Kids can eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Max & Erma’s – Kids 12 and under eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Miller’s Ale House – Free kids meal with the purchase of a $10+ menu item, available on Tuesdays only. May not be at all locations.
- Panera – Kids can eat free every Tuesday in July with the purchase of an adult entree. Find the offer on their app.
- Perkins Restaurant and Bakery – On Tuesdays, kids eat free with an adult meal purchase.
- Pizza Street – Kids aged 4 to 9 can eat for free on Tuesdays, One child per adult buffet purchase, drink purchase required.
- Pluckers – Kids ages 10 and under eat for free on Tuesdays.
- Ponderosa/Bonanza Steakhouse – Kids eat free from 4pm – close on Tuesday with an adult entree purchase.
- Rock Bottom Cafe – On Tuesdays, children aged 12 and under can eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Romano’s Macaroni Grill – Free kids entrée with each adult entrée purchase, valid on Mondays and Tuesdays only.
- Ruby’s Diner – Kids aged 12 and under eat for free at Ruby’s from 4 pm to close, with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Ruby Tuesday – Kids eat free with adult meal purchase, on Tuesdays after 5 pm.
- Shari’s Restaurant – One free kid’s meal with any dine-in order on Tuesdays. Available for dine-in only.
- Space Aliens – $4.99 kids pizza and free game card with purchase of an adult entree on Tuesday’s.
- Village Inn – Every Monday and Tuesday, for a limited time, get a free meal from Village Inn Kids’ Menu, with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Zaxby’s – Kids 10 and under eat free with adult meal purchase on Tuesdays. May not be all locations.
WEDNESDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Chevy’s Fresh Mex – Kids eat for $1 all day on Wednesdays at Chevy’s Fresh Mex, with an adult meal purchase.
- Duffy’s Sports Grill – Valid on Wednesdays, get one free kid’s meal for each adult entrée when you dine in.
- East Coast Wings + Grill – Kids eat free from 3:30 to close with the purchase of an adult entree.
- IKEA – Two kid’s entrees free with purchase of adult entrée
- Luby’s Cafeteria – One free Kid’s Meal per adult meal purchased. Ages 12 and under.
- Lucille’s Bad to the Bone BBQ – Kids 12 and under eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit of 2 kids per adult entree.
- Red Robin – 50% off kids meals on Wednesday’s. You can also order online with KIDSMEAL50
- Smashburger – Kids eat free on Wednesday’s.With minimum purchase of adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Valid for Kids 12 & under only.
THURSDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Cafe Brazil – Kids ages 12 and under get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm – 10 pm.
- Cotton Patch – Kids eat free on Thursday’s with an adult meal purchase!
- Piccadilly – Thursday All-Day, kids 12 and under can enjoy Made Here. Made Fresh kid’s meal for $1.99 each with purchase of an adult meal. (Dine-in Only. Limit 2 kid’s meals per adult meal purchase.
FRIDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Ruby Tuesday: If it’s Friday, kids eat free all day at Ruby Tuesdays! Dine in and purchase an adult entree, and one child age 12 or younger eats free. Some locations may have limitations, so ask your server or call ahead.
SATURDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Luby’s Cafeteria – One free Kid’s Meal per adult meal purchased. Ages 12 and under.
- Marie Callender’s – Kids can eat free on Tuesdays and Saturdays with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Piccadilly – Kids 12 and under can get a $1.99 kids meal all day on Thursday and on Saturdays from 11 am – 4 pm, with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Tumbleweed Southwest Grill – Kids eat free on Saturdays, with adult meal purchase.
SUNDAY’S KIDS MEAL DEALS
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- Arriba Mexican Grill – Available Sundays only, score a free kids meal, for every adult meal purchased.
- Cafe Brazil – Kids ages 12 and under get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm – 10 pm.
- California Tortilla – Available all day on Saturdays on Sundays only, Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Kids ages 12 and under can eat free on Sundays, limit to one free kid’s meal per check with a minimum $10 purchase. Works online with KEFOLO at checkout.
- Firehouse Subs – Kids ages 12 and under can eat free from 4 pm -9 pm on Wednesdays and Sundays at Firehouse Subs. Must purchase an adult meal to get this offer.
- Freebirds – Kids eat free on Sundays, with an adult meal purchase. Redeem online using code KIDSEATFREE. No promo code needed in-store!
- JB Dawson’s – Kids eat free at JB Dawson’s on Sundays. Must purchase an adult meal for kids to eat for free.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill – Kids 12 and under can eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more.
- Paradiso – Kids 8 and under eat free with adult meal purchase.
- Qdoba Mexican Grill – Kids can eat for free with purchase on Sundays. Varies by location, so check with your local store.
- Slim Chickens – Score a kids meal for only $1.99 with adult entree purchase. May be select locations only.
- Zebbs Grill & Bar– Kids 10 and under can score a meal for just $3.99 on Sundays.
OTHER OFFERS WORTH MENTIONING
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- Boston Market – VIP Club members can get their children a free dessert on their birthday.
- Cafe Brazil – Kids ages 12 and under get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée from Sunday through Thursday from 5 pm – 10 pm.
- California Tortilla – Kids get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entree on various days of the week. Check with your local store for participating days.
- Chili’s – Sign up for their Rewards and score FREE KIDS MEAL offer (sent via email) with an adult entrée purchase, redeemable anytime!
- Firehouse Subs – Kids ages 12 and under can eat free on various days. Must purchase an adult meal to get this offer. Check with your store for participation days.
- Fuddruckers– Many restaurant’s offer various kids deals and offers! Check with your local location to see the deal(s) they offer for kids.
- Johnny Rockets – It looks like Johnny Rockets pretty regularly offers free kids meals with adult purchases, but the days and promotions vary by location.
- MCL Restaurant & Bakery – Every Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday enjoy up to two complimentary kids meals per adult meal purchased (dine-in only).
- Pizza Hut BOOKIT – A Reading Reward program that when kids meet their monthly reading goal, they will receive a Reading Award Certificate, good for a free one-topping Personal Pan Pizza.
- Quaker Steak and Lube – Kids eat for free at Quaker Steak and Lube with an adult meal purchase at participating locations. Days may vary per location.
- Rusty Bucket – Pick up a Bucketeer Bookworm Bookmark Tracker at your local Rusty Bucket, and when your child reads five books, they earn a complimentary kid’s meal.
- California Pizza Kitchen – Through July 31st, get a free kids meal with any adult purchase on Monday-Thursday.
In Conclusion
In conclusion, the journey to discovering where kids can eat free or enjoy significant meal deals is filled with a variety of options that cater to families looking for cost-effective dining experiences. This guide has highlighted the importance of staying informed and proactive in seeking out the best deals that restaurants offer for children.
Remember..
- Check local restaurants’ social media pages, as many deals are promoted there.
- Subscribe to newsletters or join loyalty programs of family-friendly restaurants, as they often send out exclusive deals to members, including specials for kids.
- Directly inquire at your favorite dining spots about any unadvertised or upcoming promotions for children, especially for Fridays.
Local community boards or parenting groups online can also be a treasure trove of recommendations for family dining deals, so consider exploring those resources as well.
The collective wisdom of community boards and online parenting groups are an invaluable resource for uncovering family dining deals. The landscape of restaurant promotions is ever-changing, so a quick call to confirm the current offers is always a smart move, ensuring a pleasant dining experience without any unexpected surprises.
This guide serves as your blueprint for navigating the myriad of dining deals available, ensuring that meals out with the family remain an enjoyable, stress-free, and affordable part of life.
Cheer’s to creating more memorable dining moments with your loved ones, enriched by the joy of good food and the satisfaction of great deals.
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