Your Kids Eat Free At These Restaurants
We all love going out to eat, but it can be a little expensive when we have kids to feed too. It’s no secret that dining out with your family…
ELGIN, IL – JULY 16: Signs mark the locations of neighboring IHOP and Applebee’s restaurants July 16, 2007 in Elgin, Illinois. IHOP has agreed to purchase the Applebee’s restaurant chain for about $2 billion. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
Photo by Scott Olson via Getty ImagesWe all love going out to eat, but it can be a little expensive when we have kids to feed too. It’s no secret that dining out with your family can be expensive, especially when you have picky little eaters who aren’t going to touch anything on the menu. And let’s be real, who wants to pay for a buffet when all your little ones want is one breadstick? But don’t stress, we’ve got some tips and tricks to help you save money while still getting to enjoy eating out with your family and even a list of restaurants where your kids can eat for free.
Many restaurants offer special deals for families. From kids eat free menus to discounted family meal deals. Look out for these offers at your favorite restaurants. You could also check out deals and coupon websites to see if there are any promotions you can take advantage of.
Let’s be honest, restaurant portions can often be huge and enough to share. Especially when it comes to children, they usually don’t eat a lot. Consider ordering fewer dishes and sharing them among your family. Not only can this save you money, but you also don't have a lot of food that goes to waste if it's on the restaurant table or in your fridge in a to-go box that finds its way to the back for a couple of weeks before getting thrown out.
Choose restaurants with free kids’ activities. Some restaurants have free entertainment options for kids, from coloring books to play areas. Not only will your kids be happy and occupied, but you can enjoy a relaxed meal too. This is a great option for parents who want to enjoy their food without distraction and not worry about whether their kids are entertained.
Take a look at these restaurants your kids can eat free this summer!
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1) IHOP
Kids eat free every day from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. with the purchase of an adult entree.
2) Chili's
If you join the Chili's rewards program you can receive offers for free kids meals and other discounts as well for adults like free appetizers.
3) Smashburger
With the purchase of any adult meal, kids eat free all day every Wednesday.
4) Firehouse Subs
Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays and Sundays with the purchase of a medium or large sub combo.
5) Panda Express
On Tuesdays, kids eat free from 5 p.m. - 9 p.m. (at participating locations) with a purchase of two adult entrees.
Steak 'n Shake
Under 12 years old, kids eat free all weekend with a purchase of at least $9.
CiCi's Pizza
Kids under 3 eat free all day every day at CiCi's. This is also a pizza buffet so your kids can eat that one breakstick or eat everything off the buffet it will still be free.
