Life is expensive! Spending $5-10 on a meal that your kid picks at and doesn’t want can feel like throwing money away. That’s why I searched the internet to find places where kids eat free! Have an entire day of affordable kid’s fun and check out the Cheap Summer Movies For Kids we found for you too!
Nothing is worse than going to a restaurant specifically for a free meal, then being told at checkout that they no longer offer it. It’s so hard to find current deals nowadays, and that’s why all of these offers are verified on their site. I only included the one’s that were certain to work. No rumors, hearsay, or old posts, JUST FREE MEALS!
Where Do Kids Eat 100% Free?
Every Day Free Kid’s Meals
1. Holiday Inn
Yup, that’s right! The Holiday Inn does not charge guests for kids meals. It’s a great way to save money while traveling. Check out the other things they offer kids here.
2. Texas de Brazil
Texas de Brazil is always SO yummy. Enjoy your meal to the fullest knowing that kids under 2 are complimentary. You can find this answer in the FAQ section. Ages 3-5 is $5.00, ages 2 and under are FREE, and 6-12 years old is half priced.
3. Fricker’s
If you are a wing fanatic, I have good news for you! At Fricker’s kids 10 and under eat free EVERY DAY! Scroll down to the promotions to find this deal and other promotions happening.
4. Chili’s
Don’t miss out on getting Chili’s for free! Chili’s menus are HUGE and perfect for the pickiest of eaters. Join My Chili’s Rewards to keep, “your kid feeling full, but your wallet feeling heavier.”
5. Denny’s
Join Denny’s Rewards to get free kids meals – breakfast, lunch, and dinner! All you have to do is spend $6 and you will receive this amazing offer. Days and participation vary by location.
6. Fogo de Chao
Fogo de Chao is SO good. If you’ve never tried it, I recommend! Children 6 and under are complimentary and 7-12 year old’s are half priced! Check out their other perks, like birthday celebrations, here.
7. Bob Evans
You can download the Bob Evans app and score a FREE Kids meal once you spend $15.
8. Cafe Rio Mexican Grill
Every purchase of an adult meal comes with a FREE Niño Quesadilla.
9. IHOP
If you take your kids to IHOP during 4pm-10pm, they’ll get a FREE meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
10. Golden Corral
Kids 3 and under always eat free at Golden Corral with one adult buffet purchase. Note that for every adult buffet purchased, two children 3 and under qualify for the free buffet.
Sunday Free Kid’s Deals
1. Moe’s Southwest Grill
Since 2021, Moe has offered a kids meal free for every adult entrée. While this is an old post, I have called and confirmed that the gesture is still being honored at all locations!
2. Arriba Mexican Grill
Every Sunday of every month kid’s 10 and younger eat free at Arriba. They always have super fun events going on so check here for all the exciting fun to be had!
3. JB Dawson’s
Sunday’s kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée! Look at their cute promo here.
4. Freebirds World Burrito
Kids eat free Sunday at Freebirds! Grab a burrito and enjoy lunch with your child cheap! Find this and all their other deals here.
5. Dickey’s Barbecue
If you spend $12 or more, you can score a FREE Kids Meal on Sundays. Use code SUNDAYFUNDAY at checkout.
Monday Free Kid’s Meal
1. Cowboy Chicken
The little cowboy boots on the site get me every time! haha! Enjoy free kid’s meals after 4pm on Mondays. Check out the deal and the adorable picture here!
2. Cody’s Original Roadhouse
If you are a fan of Cody’s you will be happy to hear that they’ve brought back their free meals! Monday’s & Tuesday’s after 4 pm kids 10 and under eat free with adult meals. Snag this and another one of their deals up today
3. I Heart Mac & Cheese
Kids will eat FREE every Monday with the purchase of an adult bowl.
4. Burger Fi
Children ages 12 and under can enjoy a FREE meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Mondays.
5. Huddle House
Kids Eat Free at Huddle House on Monday and Tuesday with the purchase of an adult entree. These offers are available at participating locations, in-store only.
Tuesday Free Kid’s Meals
1. Pizza Ranch
Who doesn’t love pizza!? Pizza ranch offers free kids buffets on Tuesday nights. Find more information here.
2. Sharis
Pies, pies, and more pies! Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays when you dine in. Check out other promos on their website (you can get free pies on Wednesday!).
3. Ruby Tuesday
I am a huge fan of Ruby Tuesday’s salad bar! Grab a free kid’s meal after 5pm. This applies for kids 12 and under.
4. Bob Evans
Download the Bob Evan’s app and score free kid’s meals on Tuesday. You do need to spend at least $15 to become eligible but a couple meals and you are there! Download and check out the deal here.
5. Famous Dave’s
Yay, a barbeque option too!! Every Tuesday kids can bite into a Lil’ Wilbur Meal free of charge! Barbeque is always expensive so this is a great deal. Click here to learn more and see the mouthwatering selection.
6. Main Event
What a fun outing! Play games, make memories, and get free food! If you’ve never been, check it out here and learn all about Take Back Tuesdays.
7. Cody’s Original Roadhouse
If you are a fan of Cody’s you will be happy to hear that they’ve brought back their free meals! Monday and Tuesday kid’s eat free with adult meals. Snag this and another one of their deals up today!
8. Coco’s Restaurant & Bakery
Kids can eat FREE on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree!
9. Marie Callender’s
Your child can enjoy a FREE meal on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult entree.
10. Village Inn
On Tuesdays, every adult purchase comes with a FREE Kids meal!
11. Denny’s
Kids 12 and under eat free at Denny’s every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 – 10 p.m. with an adult purchase of at least $6. (Note that days and participation may vary by location).
Wednesday Free Kid’s Meals
1. Luby’s
I love how homemade Luby’s feels – it’s so comforting! They don’t only offer free kids meals on Wednesday, they also offer them on Saturdays too! Snag yours today!
2. Smashburger
My mouth is watering typing this! Smashburger are so yummy and I don’t know a kid that doesn’t love burgers and fries. Kids eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal for kids 12 and under.
3. Ikea
Shop your heart out and then score big with two kid’s entrees on the house per one adult meal. This is one of my favorite Ikea perks (and the cheap, cute furniture!). Find out their other weekday deals here.
4. Red Robin
The first Wednesday of every month, you kid can eat FREE at Red Robin for each adult meal that’s purchased.
Thursday Free Kid’s Meals
1. Cotton Patch
Cotton patch has a ton of great weekly deals, but my favorite is, of course, the free kid’s meal! Go on Thursday to feed the whole family cheap.
2. Denny’s
Kids 12 and under eat free at Denny’s every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 – 10 p.m. with an adult purchase of at least $6. (Note that days and participation may vary by location).
Friday Free Kid’s Meals
We are still on the lookout for some Friday-specific deals. Check back in as we continue to update and add to this list! :) Refer back to our everyday offers to still snag free meals on this day!
Saturday Free Kid’s Meals
1. Luby’s
I love how homemade Luby’s feels – it’s so comforting! They don’t only offer free kids meals on Saturdays, they also offer them on Wednesdays too! Snag yours today!
2. Marie Callender’s
Score a FREE Kids meal with the purchase of any adult entree purchased on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Kid’s Free Dessert Time!
1. Culver’s
Get a free scoop of ice cream with every kids meal! If you haven’t tried culver’s ice cream, you are missing out! It has the best flavor.
2. Chick-Fil-a
Chick-Fil-A will let you trade in the toy from your kids meal in exchange for a FREE ice cream cone!
Discounted Kid’s Meals
- Wednesday: Red Robin provides 50% off their kid’s meals every Wednesday. You can even order online using promo code: KIDSMEAL50
- Wednesday: Chevy’s Fresh Mex has $1 all day, every Wednesday kid’s meals.
- Thursday: Piccadilly offers $1.99 kid’s meals on Thursdays.
- Monday: At Fuddruckers, on Mondays after 4 pm, children under 12 can score a kids meal for just $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Tuesday: Every Tuesday Night is Kids Night at Fazoli’s. You’ll get a kids meal for just $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Tuesday: At Texas Roadhouse, you can get a kids meal for just $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entree on Tuesdays after 4 pm.