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I want every restaurant to say those three little words to me: Kids. Eat. Free. Restaurants that offer these weekly events will forever have my gratitude. Yes, we rounded up every single place that kids eat 100% free — no ifs, ands, or buts about it, but we also included some places where the meals are “almost free” and detailed those below. Don’t forget to check out our constantly updated food promo codes and food deals for all the cheap eats we can find!
And because I understand that convenience is queen during busy weeknights, here’s a handy little guide to all the places kids eat free every day of the week in 2023.
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NOTE: Food discounts and what day restaurants offer them may vary by location, so contact your local restaurant for specific offerings. Also, be aware that in most cases, kids-eat-free promotions don’t let you stack deals — you can’t use any other coupons or deal at the same time.
Kids-Eat-Free Sunday
- Arriba Mexican Grill: Kids under 10 eat free when dining in. One free kids’ meal per adult entree. Cannot be used with other coupons or offers.
- Blue Mesa Grill: Kids ages 5 and under eat free with the purchase of adult brunch from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Dine in only.
- Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Kids 12 and under eat free. Kids get free ice cream daily. One free kids’ meal for one adult meal purchased.
- Jason’s Deli: Kids eat free (or for $0.99) on Sundays (varies by location) and get free ice cream with purchase of an adult meal.
- Jersey Mike’s: Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal. One free kids’ meal per adult meal purchased.
- Salsarita’s Fresh Mexican Grill: Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays and Tuesdays between 4 – 8 p.m. with a full-priced adult entree.
Kids-Eat-Free Monday
- Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Kids 10 and under eat free Mondays and Tuesdays. Limit one free kids’ meal per adult entree.
- Huddle House: At Huddle House, kids eat free if they’re 12 or under. You get one free meal with each adult entree purchased on Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Quaker Steak & Lube: Kids eat free all day on Mondays.
- Village Inn: On Mondays and Tuesdays, kids 10 and under get a free kids’ menu item with the purchase of an adult entree.
There are plenty more ways to get free food and discounts on Monday.
Kids-Eat-Free Tuesday
- Black-Eyed Pea: If you’re in Arlington, Texas, kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of a full-priced adult entree.
- Bob Evans: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase after 4 p.m.
- Chick-fil-A: Kids eat free from 5 – 7:30 p.m. at select locations.
- Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Kids 10 and under eat free Mondays and Tuesdays. Limit 1 free kids’ meal per adult entree.
- Denny’s: Kids 12 and under eat free every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 – 10 p.m.
- Famous Dave’s: Kids eat free all day with purchase of an adult meal.
- Marie Callender’s: Get one free kids’ meal for children 12 and under for each adult entree purchased on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
- Perkins: Kids 12 and under eat free from the Perkins Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Ruby’s Diner: Kids 12 and under eat free from 4 p.m. until closing. Dine in only.
- Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free from 4 – 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
- Ryan’s Sports Grill: Kids eat free all day. Limit one free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal. Dine in only.
- Salsarita’s Mexican Grill: Kids under 12 eat free on Sundays and Tuesdays between 4 – 8 p.m. with an adult who purchases a full-price entree.
- Shari’s: Between 10 a.m. and 11 p.m. every Tuesday, you can get one free kids meal per order at Shari’s, and if you’re ordering online, use the promo code FREEKIDSMEAL.
- Uno’s Pizzeria & Grill: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
- Village Inn: On Mondays and Tuesdays, kids 10 and under get a free kids menu item with the purchase of an adult entree.
Celebrate Taco Tuesday and other Tuesday restaurant deals.
Kids-Eat-Free Wednesday
- Luby’s Cafeteria: At Luby’s, kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays if they’re 12 and under and you purchase an adult meal.
- Skyline Chili: Kids eat free from 4 – 9 p.m. with the purchase of an adult meal.
Kids-Eat-Free Thursday
- Back Yard Burgers: Buy one adult combo meal and get a kids’ meal free for kids 12 and under from 4 p.m. to close on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
- Denny’s: Kids 12 and under eat free every Tuesday and Thursday from 4 – 10 p.m.
Kids-Eat-Free Friday
No confirmed kids-eat-free Friday specials. But if you’re looking for a Friday freebie, you should turn to restaurants that reward kids for good grades or restaurants that give birthday freebies.
Kids-Eat-Free Saturday
- Luby’s Cafeteria: At Luby’s, kids eat free on Wednesdays and Saturdays if they’re 12 and under and you purchase an adult meal.
- Marie Callender’s: Get one free kids’ meal for children 12 and under for each adult entree purchased on Tuesdays and Saturdays.
Kids Eat Free Every Day
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Kids eat free or for $1.99 on select nights.
- Cicis Pizza: Some locations let kids under 3 eat free, while others charge $1 (a drink is extra) for kids 3 and under every day.
- Mr. Gatti’s Pizza: Kids 2 and under get a free kids’ buffet with the purchase of an adult buffet at regular price. Limit one child per adult.
- Holiday Inn: Kids of hotel guests eat free all day from the kids’ menu — two kids per one adult paying for a full-price entree.
- Tucanos Brazilian Grill: Kids ages 6 and under eat free every day with a paying adult.
“Almost” Kids-Eat-Free Deals
- Chevys Fresh Mex: Kids 12 and under eat for $1 all day every Wednesday per adult entree purchased.
- Fazoli’s: While Fazoli’s kids eat free is a thing of the past, kids can still eat cheap (we’re talking $0.99) from 5 – 8 p.m on Tuesdays. One child per paying adult.
- Fuddruckers: Fuddruckers’ kids-eat-free days are numbered as well, but they offer a $1.99 meal and drink for kids under 12 on Mondays after 4 p.m.
- Piccadilly: Kids ages 12 and under eat for $1.99 on Thursdays and Saturdays from 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. for dine in only. Limit 2 kids’ meals at $1.99 for every one adult purchase.
- Ponderosa: Kids eat free every Tuesday after 4 p.m. Two free kids’ meals with purchase of an adult meal.
- Red Robin: At participating locations, kids eat for $0.99 on Tuesdays after 4 p.m. with purchase of an adult meal.
While some places like Applebee’s, Chili’s, Texas Roadhouse, and Culver’s don’t have a designated kids-eat-free day, there are plenty of other restaurants still offering free meals to the little ones.
If you have a favorite place for free kids’ meals, let me know in the comments below. Thanks!
