We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!
Have you been wondering, “Where are the cheap eats near me?” We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurants and cheap fast-food deals for this week. Plus, head over here for fast food meals for $5 or less!
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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
McDonald’s – Free Fry-Day
Through December 31st, McDonald’s is making every Friday a fry day by giving away a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You can only claim this offer each Friday, and you’ll need to place your order via the McDonald’s app to do so.
AND McDonald’s has launched their NEW McValue Menu! Just buy one full-priced menu item from the McValue Menu and then add one more item of your choice for only $1. Note that the $1 price is valid for the item of equal or lesser value.
And from March 3rd through March 30th, app users can score BOGO Sausage McMuffins with Egg when making a McDelivery order!
Subway – $6.99 Footlongs
For a limited time, head over to Subway where they’re offering a Footlong Sub for only $6.99 when you use the promo code 699FL at checkout!
Note that select locations may only offer a $7.99 Footlong with the promo code FTL799 at checkout instead.
Skip cooking dinner tonight with this deal idea…
Subway Footlong Sandwich as low as $11.99
Use promo code 699FL
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that prices may vary by location
Looking for more options? Try this limited-time combo option…
For only $6.99, each Meal of the Day includes a 6-Inch Sub of the Day, a small drink, and a bag of chips or 2 cookies. Plus, you can make it a Footlong for only $3 more – no promo codes needed! Note that this deal is valid only at participating restaurants.
Hip Tip: If you get an error message about your area not accepting this promo code, consider bypassing the page and trying to input the code at checkout.
Baskin-Robbins – $5, $6, & $7 Frozen Drinks
Brighten up your day with a sweet deal at Baskin-Robbins! Through April 30th, Baskin-Robbins will be offering all frozen beverages are just $5 for a small, $6 for a medium, and $7 for a large—so you’ll save more than a dollar on every drink. 🙌
Check out the discounted drink options:
- ☕ Cappuccino Blasts – A smooth blend of Arabica coffee and ice cream, finished with whipped cream.
- 🍓 Real-Fruit Smoothies – Made with real fruit and completely dairy-free, available in Strawberry and Mango.
- 🥤 Milkshakes – Classic and creamy, blended with any ice cream flavor, from Mint Chocolate Chip to Very Berry Strawberry.
- 🌶️ Mangonada – A bold mix of sweet mango, Tajín seasoning, and chamoy for a zesty kick.
Dairy Queen – FREE Cone Day on March 20th
On March 20th, plan to head to your local Dairy Queen where you’ll be able to score one FREE small vanilla soft-serve cone – no purchase necessary!
Note that there is a limit of one free cone per person, and the offer is not valid for mobile or delivery orders. Participation may vary, so be sure to check with your local Dairy Queen before heading out to claim your free cone.
Plus, through March 19th, enter for the chance to win a year of free cones when you log into your DQ Rewards account (free to join) inside the DQ app! See here for complete sweepstakes rules.
Cracker Barrel – $5 Take Home Meals w/ Purchase
For a limited time, Cracker Barrel is serving up $5 take home meals when you purchase any regular priced entreé! Plus, Barrel Rewards members (free to join) can score a FREE barrel bites on their first purchase – and yes it stacks with this offer!
*Note that the take-home meals are $6 in select locations so your price may vary.
Grab TWO easy Cracker Barrel meals + a free appetizer with this deal idea:
Buy 1 Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast $11.49 (or any reg. menu item)
Add Fried Chicken & Mac $5
Buy 1 Barrel Bite valued between $5.49 to $7.99
Total = As low as $21.98
Less FREE Barrel Bite welcome reward
Final cost $16.49 for TWO meals + 1 appetizer – like paying $5.50 for each item!
The take-home meals are served chilled and ready to heat up at home later – that means you could forget about cooking for the rest of the day!
Dunkin – New $6 Meal Deal
For a limited time, Dunkin’ is offering the DunKings $6 Meal Deal for rewards members (free to join) on the Dunkin’ app!
The meal can be found in the featured menu and includes a medium coffee, sausage, egg & cheese sandwich, and a 6-piece hash browns – all for just 6 bucks! Plus, while supplies last, you’ll score a free sheet of Dunkin’-themed stickers with your meal!
Chick-Fil-A – New Family Meals
Chick-fil-A is making eating out just a little bit easier! Right now, they are offering Family Style Meals which include an entree, sides, and dessert for LESS than buying individual meals. 🙌 *Note that pricing may vary a bit by location.
Check out these tasty meal deals…
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $35.15 value!
*Includes 10-count Chick-n-Strips, 4 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, & 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – $38.51 value!
*Includes 30-count Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 1 Medium Mac & Cheese, 1 Medium Fruit Cup, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $42.11 value!
*Includes 30-count Grilled Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Medium Mac & Cheese, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chili’s – 3 for Me Menu from $10.99
Be sure to check out Chili’s 3 for Me Menu! It includes your choice of an appetizer, a full-size entree, and an ice-cold beverage starting at just $10.99!
Appetizers include chips & salsa, a bowl of soup, and a side house or Caesar Salad. For your entree, you can choose from The Big Smash Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Chicken Crispers. Plus there are premium options available for an additional charge. Note that prices may vary by location.
Buffalo Wild Wings – BOGO Free Burgers Every Monday & Wednesday + More!
For a limited time, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings where they are offering up Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Burgers every Monday and Wednesday!
Even better, every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Traditional Wings and every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings!
These offers are valid both in-store and online for dine-in, delivery, or take-out at participating US locations. No promo code is needed to snag these deals, the discount will automatically apply when you add a burger or wings to your cart.
Red Robin – Daily Specials
For a limited time, Red Robin is offering special daily deals. On Mondays, you can snag a plethora of deals – a $5 Monster Margarita, a $2 Monster Burger upgrade, and $4 Monster Milkshakes, dine-in only at participating locations.
Score their $10 Red’s Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Side all day long on Tuesdays, dine-in only at participating locations.
Every Wednesday Red Robin offers 50% off a kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree – limit of 4 discounted kids meals per table. Alternatively, you score the same deal online when you use the promo code KIDSMEAL50 at checkout.
Even better, you can get notified of special offers throughout the year. Just head to Red Robin Rewards to sign up. You’ll even get a free burger on your birthday!
A&W – FREE Root Beer Float
Score a free root beer float when you sign up for A&W texts. Simply text FLOAT to 57501. Don’t forget to sign up for the free Mug Club online for more deals, including a free root beer float on your birthday!
What cheap eats are always available? Score these food deals today or any day…
Sam’s Club Pizza & Drink
If you’re looking for the best cheap fast food deals, look no further than the Sam’s Club food court. You can get a ton of tasty food items at Sam’s Club for under $5, including their popular pizza and drink combo. It costs just $2.50 and you’ll receive a 16″ slice of pizza and a soft drink!
Costco Hot Dog & Drink
Costco members can find cheap eats and food deals at the Costco food court. They have affordable AND delicious food options for under $5. One of our favorites is the hot dog and drink combo. It costs just $1.50 and the price hasn’t changed since 1984!
AND if you’re a Coca-Cola fan, you might be excited to learn that Coke products will be returning to the Costco Food Court this summer!
Costco Chicken Bake
Another of our favorite fast food deals is also from the Costco food court. Costco’s famous Chicken Bake costs $3.99 as it’s made with fresh ingredients like chicken breast, cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing wrapped up in leftover pizza dough. That’s one of the good food deals you can get right now today!
Don’t feel like cooking? Try these lazy dinner ideas!