This Week’s BEST Cheap Eats at Wendy’s, Red Robin, KFC & More

We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!

Have you been wondering, “Where are the best cheap eats near me?” We compiled a list of our favorite restaurants and cheap fast-food deals for this coming week. Plus, head over here for fast food meals for $5 or less!

Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:

Wendy’s:  $7.99 Dave’s Single Combo Meal

Don’t spend a fortune on lunch! For a limited time, stop at Wendy’s to get a $7.99 Dave’s Single Combo Meal! This meal includes a Dave’s Single Burger, a small fry, and your choice of a small soft drink. Note that this offer is valid only at participating U.S. Wendy’s locations. The meal can be purchased online, in the app, in-restaurant, and in the drive-thru.

A Dave’s Single Burger can cost around $6.49 just by itself, and the fries and drink are typically around $2 each, so this is a nice savings!

Love Wendy’s Boo Books? You’re in luck! These popular coupon books have returned and are available at participating restaurants, the Wendy’s app, and online for a limited time!

Each Boo Book is JUST $1 and contains coupons for FIVE free Jr. Frosty treats, and a sixth bonus coupon for a $1.99 Wendy’s Kids Meal with any purchase! The coupons are redeemable through December 31st, 2026.

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Red Robin: Under $10 Value Meals w/ Bottomless Drink & Side

If you haven’t checked out Red Robin’s BIG YUMMM Deals, you’re missing out on an easy way to save on dining out! And here’s the BEST part — you get a bottomless side AND a bottomless beverage with your meal when dining in!

That means you can score a burger, endless fries (or other sides!), and drink refills without watching your bill climb when you ask for more!

Check out Red Robin’s new value menu deals…

• $9.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the Red’s Double Burger, the Haystack Double Burger, or a 7″ Donatos Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni).
• $14.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the Bacon Ranch Double or their Signature Grilled Chicken & Broccoli.
• $16.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the Burnin’ Love Burger or the Bleu Ribbon Burger.

Note that these meals will be available for dine-in only at participating locations. 

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KFC: 13 Days of Scary Good Deals

Through October 31st, dash over to KFC where they are offering 13 Days of Scary Good Deals for Rewards Members (free to join), with a new offer available each day leading up to Halloween! *Note that prices may vary by location.

Here’s a peek at the upcoming Scary Good Deals…

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Buffalo Wild Wings: Pick 6 Meal for Two

Date night just got budget-friendly! For a limited time, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering their Pick 6 Meal for Two for only $19.99! You’ll get 2 entrees, two sides, and 2 drinks! *Note that the price may vary by location. 

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Outback Steakhouse: 3-Course Meals From $15.99 + FREE Blooming Onion

For a limited time, head to Outback Steakhouse where you can enjoy a 3-course meal starting at just $15.99!

You’ll get your choice of soup or salad, a select entrée with a classic side, and finish it all off with a slice of New York-style cheesecake!

Note that this offer is valid for dine-in only, and prices may vary by location.

And here’s where the deal could get even sweeter!

Sign up for Outback’s FREE Dine Rewards program and you’ll get a reward for a FREE Bloomin’ Onion on your next visit.

AND you may be able to enjoy your FREE Bloomin’ Onion alongside your $15.99 3-course dinner!

Check out this dine-in-only option:

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Red Lobster: Daily Deals from $15.99

For a limited time only, head to Red Lobster to enjoy their weekday Daily deals, including Endless Shrimp, with options starting at $15.99 at participating locations!

• Monday: Endless Shrimp – $24.99: Garlic Shrimp Scampi, Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, and Parrot Isle Coconut Shrimp, plus one side. Dine-in only; unavailable on holidays.
• Tuesday: Crab Lover’s Duo – $25.99: A half-pound of steamed snow crab legs paired with Crab & Shrimp Linguini Alfredo.
• Wednesday: Steak & Walt’s Favorite Shrimp – $23.99: A grilled 7-oz sirloin with Walt’s Favorite Shrimp and one side.
• Thursday: Salmon New Orleans – $23.99: Blackened salmon topped with shrimp in Cajun butter sauce and tomato-cilantro relish, plus one side.
• Friday: Fish & Chips – $15.99: Beer-battered wild-caught cod with Chesapeake fries and coleslaw.

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Chili’s: Three for Me + Party Platter Triple Dipper 

Head over to Chili’s where the 3 for Me Menu starts at just $10.99 and includes an entrée, appetizer, and drink! The Big Crispy and new Spicy Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich recently joined the lineup, too!

Planning a party, game-day get-together, or family movie night? Their Party Platter Triple Dipper serves up to eight people for $57.99! Prices may vary by location.

Choose three favorites like Big Mouth Bites, Boneless Wings, Chicken Crispers, Fried Mozzarella, or Southwestern Eggrolls – or double or triple up on your favorites! Some choices and customizations may cost extra.

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Subway: Meal of the Day Starts Under $5

You can grab a 6-inch sandwich from Subway’s Sub of the Day Menu for only $4.99 or upgrade to a Footlong for just $3 more! Make it a meal with a 6-inch sub, small drink, and your choice of chips or 2 cookies starting at only $6.99.

Or grab a Subway Protein Pocket with more than 20 grams of protein for just $3.99.

Subway Sub of the Day Menu:

• Monday – Meatball
• Tuesday – Tuna
• Wednesday – Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
• Thursday – Oven Roasted Turkey
• Friday – Black Forest Ham
• Saturday – B.M.T.
• Sunday – Spicy Italian

No promo code needed. Valid at participating locations only.

There are even more savings are on the menu!

From October 27th through November 8th, new and existing Subway Sub Club rewards members can score a FREE Footlong when they purchase another Footlong. That’s nearly two weeks to snag a BOGO!

How to score your FREE Footlong starting 10/27:

• Sign up for Subway’s FREE Sub Club rewards program if you’re not already a member.
• Starting October 27th, open the Subway app or head to Subway.com.
• Add two qualifying Footlong subs to your order.
• Your FREE Footlong offer will be waiting in your rewards wallet!

Note that the free sub must be of equal or lesser value, and the offer is valid at participating locations on app or online orders only.

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Applebee’s: FREE Boneless Wings w/ $15 Purchase

Football fans, score FREE wings all season long! Club Applebee’s members (free to join) can sign up for the FREE NFL Season Wing Ticket and score six FREE Boneless Wings every week with a qualifying $15 online purchase.

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Olive Garden: Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is Back (+ Unlimited Breadsticks & Salad!)

Olive Garden’s Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is officially back!

For a limited time, you can indulge in bottomless combinations of your favorite pastas, signature sauces, and toppings starting at just $14.99 – complete with endless soup or salad and warm, freshly baked breadsticks!

The Never-Ending Pasta Bowl is one of Olive Garden’s most popular promotions! You get unlimited pasta, plus unlimited soup or salad, and endless, freshly baked breadsticks – starting at just $14.99! 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

To find an Olive Garden near you, use their location search.

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McDonald’s: $2 Breakfast Sandwich & McChicken Meal Deal for $5

For a limited time, head to McDonald’s where you can score a $2 McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich when you use the coupon found in the app!

Just be sure to select this coupon from the pop-up or under the “Rewards & Deals” section within the app, and add your sandwich to your cart through the coupon.

You can choose from the following sandwiches:

• Bacon, Egg, & Cheese biscuit
• Bacon, Egg, & Cheese McGriddles
• Egg McMuffin
• Sausage Egg McMuffin
• Sausage, Egg, & Cheese McGriddles

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Pizza Hut: Triple Treat Box for $21.99

Football season is in full swing, and Pizza Hut has plenty of ways to feed your game day crew!

The Triple Treat Box GameDay Edition starts at just $21.99 and comes loaded with two medium 1-topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and ten cinnamon sticks, all packed in football-themed packaging that’s perfect for watch parties.

Check out more current Pizza Hut deals…

• $3 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizza every Tuesday – limit 4 per customer at participating locations
• Large Any 3-Topping Pizza – $10
• Large 1-Topping Pizza – $9.99 for carryout
• Large 3-Topping Pizza + 8 Boneless Wings – $17.99
• 2 Large 2-Topping Pizzas – $19.98 ($9.99 each)
• $7+ Deal Lover’s Menu – choose 2 or more qualifying items starting at $7 each
• My Hut Box – starting at $6.99
• Ultimate Hut Bundle – starting at $29.99
• Big Dinner Box – starting at $26.99

Feeding an even bigger crowd? You can also score 5 large 1-topping pizzas for $55 or 10 large 1-topping pizzas for $100 at participating locations.

Prices and participation may vary by location, so be sure to select your local Pizza Hut to see the offers available near you.

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Texas Roadhouse: Steak Dinner for Just $12.99

Did you know that Texas Roadhouse has an Early Dine menu featuring $12.99 meal deals?! This special price is available from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and until 2:00 pm Friday through Sunday.

For just $12.99, you’ll get your choice of 11 entrees, two sides, and the chain’s famous freshly baked bread.

This deal would make a satisfying weekend lunch or a perfect early dinner on busy weeknights! Note that the Early Dine menu is available for dine-in only, and not valid on holidays or with other offers. Availability and times vary by location. 

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IHOP: $6 Value Meals

Looking for a cheap lunch or dinner? Head over to IHOP where you can score select value meals for JUST $6 at participating locations!

These deals are available every day, at any time! Note that in some locations, the meals are $7.

You can choose from a BLT, Breakfast Faves Combo, Ham & Cheese Omelette, French Toast Breakfast, or a House Scramble!

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Denny’s: Under $10 Budget Friendly Meal Deals

Head over to Denny’s for a new selection of meal deals for under $10, available all day, every day!

Check out these slammin’ new budget-friendly meals…

• Diner QP
• Everyday Value Slam
• Double Diner QP
• Super Slam
• Spicy All-American Slamwich
• 6 oz. Sirloin Steak & Eggs
• 6 oz. Sirloin Steak
• Crispy Chicken Sandwich
• Pretzel Bagel
• Buffalo Chicken Sandwich

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Discounted Restaurant Gift Cards: $50 eGift Card Only $45

For a limited time, head to Giftory.com where you can score select restaurant eGift Card for just $43 when you use our exclusive promo codes at checkout!

Plus, grab the following $50 gift cards for $44 or less with these promo codes:

• OLIVE44 – Olive Garden
• RL43 – Red Lobster
• 5GUYS43 – Five Guys
• DBGAME42 – Dave & Busters

Hip Tip: After you make the purchase, you will receive an email containing your Giftory voucher. Follow the directions to redeem your Giftory voucher, and you’ll then be issued a Texas Roadhouse gift card via email, which you can use at over 680 locations nationwide for dine-in or pickup.

Gifting to someone? Select “This is a gift for someone else” from the cart page, and then select “e-voucher gift” – which can be emailed to your recipient instantly or at a specific date/time.

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Edible Arrangements: FREE Chocolate-Dipped Fruit Cone

For a limited time, head over to Edible Arrangements where you can score a coupon for a FREE chocolate-dipped fruit cone ($9.99 value) when you join their email list – no purchase required!

Just head to the sign-up link and enter your info. Once the offer email arrives, take it to your local Edible Arrangements store to redeem your code and grab your free treat. Choose from fresh chocolate-dipped strawberries, apples, or bananas.

Note that this offer is valid in-store only and expires 1 month after the date you receive it. If the “submit” button is greyed out for you, try from another browser or device.

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Panera: Save with $4.99 Mix & Match Menu

Craving comfort food? Panera’s Mix & Match menu lets you choose from 10 popular soups, salads, and sandwiches for just $4.99 each. Mix, match, and enjoy a meal that really fills you up.

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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!

For a limited time, select members can score a FREE Hot Dog Combo by opening the app and answering four trivia questions, and no need to get them all right! 🌭🥤

The freebie will be added to your Sam’s membership within 1–3 weeks and will apply automatically at checkout or with Scan & Go. It includes a Member’s Mark ¼-lb hot dog and a 30oz soda, and you’ll have 60 days to redeem once it’s loaded.

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!

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!

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