We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week!
With this busy time of year, comes more activities, sports, and events which means less time for cooking family dinners! Don’t fret – you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget.
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!
Don’t want to leave the house? Check out these restaurants that offer free delivery right to your door and Amazon Prime members can score a FREE 1-Year Grubhub membership!
Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Krispy Kreme – $5 Original Glazed Dozen w/ Purchase
Through September 2nd, Krispy Kreme is offering a Dr Pepper Kickoff Collection featuring THREE brand-new limited edition doughnuts!
Even better, through August 25th, you can snag a $5 Original Glazed Dozen when you purchase any other dozen online or in the app and use the promo code BOGO5 at checkout.
Hip Tip: Score $0 delivery on orders placed online or in the app through August 25th.
Try out the Dr Pepper Doughnuts with this sweet BOGO deal idea:
Buy Krispy Kreme x Dr Pepper Collection Dozen $19.49
Buy $5 Original Glazed Dozen $16
Total = $35.49
Use promo code BOGO5
Final cost $24.49 total!
*Prices may vary by location. Limit 1 offer online and 1 offer in the app.
Note this BOGO offer is also available in stores. Scan the barcode from the recent e-mail with the title: NEW Dr Pepper(R) Kickoff Collection and Sweet Deals just in time for Gameday – Limit 2.
Panera – 50% Off Pastry & FREE Half Salad or Sandwich w/ Purchase!
For a limited time, head over to Panera where MyPanera Members (free to join) can grab 50% off a pastry when you buy a Spicy Fiesta Chicken Sandwich and a drink.
Plus, members can also score a FREE half salad or sandwich with a $5 minimum purchase when you apply promo code FREEHALFENTREE at checkout! 😋 Note this offer may be available to select accounts in select locations.
Combine these 2 offers for a great meal deal…
Buy 2 Pumpkin Cookies $3.39 each
Buy Spicy Fiesta Chicken Half Sandwich w/ Free Chips $8.29
Buy Fountain Drink $3.19
Total = $18.26
Use promo code FREEHALFENTREE
Less 50% off pastry
Less $3.19 (Sip Club Membership)
Final cost $5.09 total or $8.28 for non-Sip Club Members!
*Note prices may vary depending on location
To redeem the offer, you must be signed into your MyPanera account. Offer valid only at participating Panera Bakery-Cafes owned by Panera, LLC excluding breakfast and lobster items, and Value Duets. Limit one discount per transaction.
Save even more with 20% off a Panera Bread Gift Card! Through 9/10/24, Panera Gift Cards are 20% off! This offer applies to the purchase of both plastic gift cards and eGift cards (online only).
New Sip Club Members Score 3 Months FREE!
Through August 31st, join Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club and enjoy three months of free access to 20+ drinks. This offer is valid for new members only.
HIP TIP: You may cancel at any time. If you do not cancel before your renewal date, your stored payment method will automatically be charged $14.99 plus tax for a monthly subscription. To cancel a subscription online, visit the Manage Subscription section online or on the Panera Bread app.
Subway – BOGO Free Footlong Subs
Through August 25th, zoom over to Subway where you can score Buy 1, Get 1 FREE footlong subs when you order online or through the app and use promo code FLBOGO at checkout!
Keep in mind that this deal is valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).
Note that 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.
Use this Subway promo code to snag this deal…
Buy 2 Footlong Subs as low as $7.89 each
Total = $15.78
Use Subway coupon code FLBOGO
Final cost $7.89 for 2 subs – just $3.95 each!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location.
Find even more Subway coupon codes over here!
Olive Garden – Never-Ending Pasta Bowl Returns 8/26
Starting on August 26th, Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is returning! This popular promotion allows you to enjoy never-ending combinations of your favorite pasta, sauces, and toppings. To find an Olive Garden near you, use their location search.
Even better, eClub Members can enjoy this promotion NOW! Just look for an email titled “EARLY ACCESS STARTS NOW” to show to your server. Sign up for Olive Garden’s eClub now for future news and offers!
HIP TIP: According to Olive Garden’s TikTok account, everyone can access the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl NOW! They say that no code or proof is required and ask your server for your Never-Ending Pasta Bowl!
What is the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl?
There are several pasta, sauce, and topping options to mix and match! You can also get never-ending toppings for an extra fee. Plus, don’t forget the never-ending soup, salad, and breadsticks! What’s your favorite combination?
- Pastas – Fettuccine, Spaghetti, Rigatoni, & Angel Hair
- Sauces – Creamy Mushroom, Traditional Marinara, Five-Cheese Marinara, Traditional Meat Sauce, & Alfredo
- Toppings – Meatballs, Italian Sausage, & Crispy Chicken Fritta
P.F. Chang’s – FREE $15 Cash for New Rewards Members
For a limited time, hurry over to P.F. Chang’s where you can get $15 Chang Ca$h when you sign up for their reward program (free to join)!
Your $15 Chang Ca$h can be used on any menu item except for alcohol at participating P.F. Chang’s and will expire 30 days from issue.
Note, the minimum purchase requirement might vary by location.
McDonald’s – Free Fries Every Friday
Every Friday in 2024, McDonald’s is offering up a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You’ll see this offer available to use every Friday inside the McDonald’s app.
Applebee’s – All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets & Shrimp Only $15.99
For a limited time, Applebee’s is offering a deal for All You Can Eat Boneless Wings, Riblets and Double Crunch Shrimp for only $15.99! Plus, this includes unlimited fries!
Choose from 6 different sauces for the wings including Classic Buffalo sauce, Honey BBQ, Sweet Asian Chile, Garlic Parmesan, Extra Hot Buffalo or Honey Pepper!
Note that this offer is valid for dine-in only, and not all locations are participating. Be sure to call your local Applebee’s to check before heading out for dinner!
White Castle – $1 Off Chicken Rings
Through August 25th, you can use this coupon to get $1 off any size Smoky BBQ or Hidden Valley Ranch Chicken Rings.
These exclusive offers can be found here or in the free White Castle App, which is available for iOS or Android. These offers are not valid with any other coupons, and there is a limit of one coupon per customer, per visit. Visit the White Castle website to find a restaurant near you.
Wendy’s – Get a Frosty for Just $1
Through September 15th, head on over to Wendy’s where you’ll be able to score a small Frosty for just $1! Plus, you can get as many Frosty’s as you’d like – there is no limit on this deal! 🙌
Wendy’s always has great deals and specials! To take advantage of their best and most current offers, you’ll want to be sure you download the free Wendy’s App on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Dickey’s BBQ – FREE Sandwich w/ Purchase
For a limited time, Dickey’s Barbecue Pit is offering a FREE Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich when you buy a Big Yellow Cup ($3.99) when you order online or through the app and use promo code N7J6H9 at checkout!
Even sweeter, for a limited time score $5 off a $25+ any order when use promo code 5OFF25 at checkout! Note that, you can only use one promo code per order!
Buy 1 Dickeys BBQ Pulled Pork or Chicken Sandwich $10.99
Buy 1 Big Yellow Cup Drink $3.99
Total = $14.98
Use promo code N7J6H9
Final cost $3.99 total – just $1.99 each!
*Prices vary by location
IHOP – All You Can Eat Pancakes ONLY $5
For a limited time, head over to IHOP, where you can score $5 All You Can Eat Buttermilk Pancakes! Note that this offer is valid at participating restaurants for dine-in only.
Want more than just pancakes? You can add the All You Can Eat Buttermilk Pancakes to any breakfast combo for FREE!
If you’d prefer to place a to-go order, you can still score 20% off your first online order with promo code IHOP20 at checkout.
World Famous Pancake Combo $10.99
Use promo code IHOP20 (20% off)
Final cost $8.79!
Plus, for a limited time only, you can score a FREE kids’ meal with the purchase of adult entrée every day from 4 pm to 10 pm! Note that this offer is valid for kids aged 12 and under, at participating locations for dine-in only.
GrubHub – FREE Meals for New & Expecting Moms
During the month of August, Grubhub is offering FREE meals to new and expecting moms with their Special Delivery promotion! New and expecting moms can visit Grubhub Special Delivery to score a code for $20 off a $20+ purchase every Wednesday at 12pm ET.
Even better, moms who are able to claim and use the promo will also get a FREE year of Grubhub+!
Note that only 500-1,000 codes will be available each Wednesday (August 7, 14, 21, & 28th), so new & expecting moms will want to check the site right at 12pm ET to get your code before they run out!
Plus, Amazon is offering all Prime Members a FREE Grubhub+ membership (a $119.88 yearly value)!
Here’s how to score the FREE Grubhub membership Prime deal!
1. Head over here and click on “Activate Grubhub+ and save”
2. Sign into or create your Grubhub account
3. Agree to the terms and conditions to connect your Prime and Grubhub accounts
4. Agree to share your Prime membership status with Grubhub
5. That’s it! Now you can start enjoying all the benefits of your free Grubhub+ membership!
Already have a Grubhub+ account? Current users are also eligible for this promo. You simply have to sign up via Amazon here and connect your Grubhub+ account. Your free Grubhub+ membership will begin at the start of your next billing cycle.
Tiff’s Treats – BOGO FREE Ice Cream Sandwiches + $10 Cookie Dozens All Summer!
Through August 31st, head to your local Tiff’s Treats where they are offering Buy One, Get One Free Tiffwich Ice Cream Sandwiches for the summer – no coupon needed!
You can find your closest Tiff’s Treats location here.
Buy 2 Tiffwich Ice Cream Sandwiches $6 each
Total = $12
Less buy one, get one free sale
Final cost $6 total – just $3 each!
*Note that prices may vary by location and this offer is available in-store only.
Buffalo Wild Wings – 6 Free Wings with a $10 Takeout or Delivery Order
For a limited time, you can score Six FREE wings with a $10 minimum takeout or delivery order when you use the promo code GOWINGS at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, limit 1 use.
Don’t forget that every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers 50% Off Traditional Wings and every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings!
This offer is valid both in-store and online for dine-in, delivery, or take-out at participating US locations. No promo code is needed to snag this deal, as the discount will automatically apply when you add an order of wings to your cart.
Pizza Hut – NEW Pizza Hut Tavern Style Large Pizzas Just $12 & More Coupons!
Pizza Hut often offers deals, delivery specials, coupon codes for online orders, and more!
For a limited time, you can try the new Chicago Tavern-Style Large Pizzas for only $12 each! Note that the build your own option starts at just $10 for cheese only.
Pizza Hut’s all-new Chicago Tavern Style Pizza is inspired by Chicago’s bar pies and packed with bold flavor on a thin crust. This square-cut pizza is topped with your favorite toppings and sprinkled with Cheesy Garlic Hut Dust. You can try delicious recipes like Double Pepperoni, Pesto Margherita, Ultimate, Spicy Chicken Sausage or create a custom blend of toppings!
Note this offer is valid for carryout, dine-in, and delivery at participating locations only.
Long John Silver’s – Free Menu Item for NEW Rewards Members
Long John Silver’s recently launched its Seacret Society rewards program (available only at participating locations).
New members will receive a FREE preselected menu item, so make sure to sign up for this FREE program today. The item you receive may vary but could include a FREE fish sandwich like we did!
Chili’s – Burger, Fries, AND Bottomless Chips & Salsa Only $10.99
The Chili’s 3 For Me menu just got an upgrade! Chili’s fans can now order the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with hand-breaded crispy chicken, mayo, and pickles on a brioche bun, or a brand new burger called the Big Smasher with twice the beef of a Big Mac, topped with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, and American cheese. 🍔
Grab a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher OR the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries for just $10.99! You can even add a margarita to your meal for just $3! That beats fast food prices any day!
Sonic – 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday after 5PM, you’ll pay 1/2 price for Sonic Cheeseburgers when you order using the Sonic iOS or Android app! Note this offer excludes double-patty cheeseburgers, limited-time-only cheeseburgers, quarter-pound double cheeseburgers, and junior cheeseburgers.
Plus you can score ½ price drinks and slushes ANY time you order ahead using the app! You’ll also get a free reward just for downloading the app (may vary). If you don’t want to order through the app, Sonic’s Happy Hour is from 2-4 pm daily.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Free Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!
Einstein Bros. Bagels has a new and exciting offer for 2024. Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in the new Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
That means any time you place an order online or through the app, you can score a FREE hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew) of any size with any purchase! That’s about $3 savings per visit!
To redeem your reward, order online or through the app. Sign into your Rewards accounts and view your “My Rewards.” Select the reward when ordering.
Not part of the Schmear Society Rewards program? Sign up for a free account today and you’ll get free Unlimited Free Coffee for the rest of the month. Any purchase will unlock the reward for the next calendar month.
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
Another prime place to find cheap eats and food deals is the Costco food court which has many 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!
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!
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