A reader named Anthony emailed me with this question.
“My wife and I were talking about places to eat where kids eat free and we couldn’t find any great sites that post where and when these offers exist. In tough times, not having to buy two kids meals adds up. Any advice on a great site to find this info or maybe this can be a future page on your site?”
Like Anthony, I’m betting a lot of folks are looking for deals like this. So I came up with two lists, one for national restaurant chains and one for local eateries. Always call first to confirm the deal is still being offered. You never know when a restaurant might pull the plug on a great offer. These deals are dine-in only unless otherwise specified.
National chains with food freebies for kids: 
Applebee’s: Kids 12 and under can get a $.99 kid’s meal when you purchase an adult entree.
Baja Fresh: Purchase an adult entree on Monday and your kid eats free.
Denny’s: Across the country, kids eat free every Tuesday and Saturday from 4-10 p.m. You must order one adult entree for every two kids eating free.
IHOP: On Wednesdays kids 12 and under eat for free between 4 and 8 p.m. One free kid’s menu item per adult entree.
Marie Callender’s: Kids 12 and under eat free Monday and Tuesdays.
Ruby’s: One free kid’s meal with every adult meal purchased on Tuesdays. Call to check your local restaurant is participating.
Local listings of food freebies:
My kids eat free lets you search by state and city for local restaurants with offers. Definitely call and confirm details first.
Coupon Divas lists freebies at regional chains by day of the week. The listing is quite extensive, though I still recommend calling to confirm first.
Kids eat 4 free lets you search for freebies by city. I’m beginning to sound like a broken record, but call first to confirm.
If you enjoy eating at a particular restaurant, why not call and ask what specials they have for kids?
February 6th, 2009 at 2:10 pm
Coco’s on Pico, near Robertson has kids eat free (with parent’s meal) on Tues.
(I’m sure there’s an age and time restricition but I don’t remember)
Don’t know about all Coco’s.
February 6th, 2009 at 3:53 pm
Jacopo’s, here in L.A., has free meals for kids in Beverly Hills AND pacific Palisades on Tuesdays, and in Pacific Plisades on Mondays.
And Matzo pizza for Passover! mmmm….
Call to confirm, of course! =)
http://jacopos.com/
February 6th, 2009 at 5:16 pm
Cocos certain days of the week.
Applebees in Ventura County, the Valley ans Santa Clarita have all gone out of business last month when they filed B.K.
February 6th, 2009 at 7:37 pm
We built a database on our site of restaurants in the South Bay area of Los Angeles that have kids eat free programs. It’s sorted by day of the week and there’s a map and driving directions. I know the Press-Telegram has one for the Long Beach area, too.
http://www.dailybreeze.com/kidseatfree
February 9th, 2009 at 7:41 am
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February 10th, 2009 at 7:26 am
Carrows let kids eat for free with the purchase of an adult meal. (I think it is Monday and Tuesday), but check 1st.
February 10th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
Acapulco’s is offering free kids meals on Saturdays from 10-3.
February 10th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
That’s a great deal! I’m assuming it requires an adult to purchase a meal…?
February 10th, 2009 at 1:47 pm
Here is a great resource for this information. http://KidsMealDeals.com
February 19th, 2009 at 2:59 pm
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