This Week’s Cheap Eats: BOGO Free Papa Johns, Nothing Bundt Cakes, & 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!
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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Papa Johns: BOGO Free Large 1-Topping Pizzas
For a limited time, Papa Johns is offering a large 1-topping pizza for FREE when you buy any large pizza at the regular price! Just click the offer on the homepage for the discount to apply at checkout.
Note that this may be a regional offer, and availability and price may vary by location.
Buy 2 Papa John’s Large Pizzas as low as $17.80 each
Total = $35.60
Less BOGO offer
Final cost $17.80 total – just $8.90 each!
Nothing Bundt Cakes: BOGO Free Bundtlets
Be sure to check your inbox for an email from Nothing Bundt Cakes with a unique promo code for Buy 1, Get 1 Free Bundtlets – valid in-store and online through September 13th!
This email will come from”mail@e.nothingbundtcakes.com” with the subject line “FREE Cake? Yes, Please!“. Note that not everyone will have this coupon, and it’s only valid at select locations.
Buy 2 Bundtlets as low as $5.50 each
Total = $11
Use your unique BOGO promo code
Final cost $5.50 total – just $2.75 each!
Note that pricing will vary by location.
Dairy Queen: FREE Cheeseburger w/ $1 Purchase Starting 9/14
From September 14th-18th, head to Dairy Queen where rewards members (free to join) can get a FREE Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger for National Cheeseburger Day with any app or online order of $1 or more!
Here’s how to score your free Stackburger starting 9/14:
Buy Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger $3.79
Buy Kids DQ Cone $1.89
Total = $5.68
Less Free Single Original Cheeseburger Signature Stackburger offer
Final cost $1.89 total!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
Burger King: FREE Entree w/ $3 Purchase Starting 9/14
Burger King is turning National Cheeseburger Day into a weeklong celebration! 🍔 From September 14th through 20th, Royal Perks members (free to join) can score a different freebie or BOGO offer every day, including burgers, breakfast, nuggets, and more.
Most freebies require just a $3 purchase, and offers will be available through the Burger King app or website.
Score these deals starting 9/14:
- September 14th: FREE Rodeo Burger with $3 purchase
- September 15th: BOGO Whopper Jr.
- September 16th: FREE Croissan’wich with $3 purchase
- September 17th: FREE Hamburger with $3 purchase
- September 18th: FREE Bacon Cheeseburger with $3 purchase
- September 19th: FREE 4-Piece Nuggets with $3 purchase
- September 20th: FREE Original Chicken Sandwich with $3 purchase
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.
Then, on September 13th, Wing Ticket holders will receive a unique promo code by email every Sunday through January 10th, 2027 for six FREE Boneless Wings with a $15+ online To Go order, and is valid Sunday through Thursday of that week.
Wendy’s: 10-Piece Chicken Nuggets Only $1.99 w/ ANY Purchase + Boo Books Are Back!
Through September 28th, check the “Offers” tab in your Wendy’s app for $1.99 10-Piece Crispy or Spicy Chicken Nuggets w/ ANY purchase!
Grab a cheap lunch w/ this deal idea…
Buy Wendy’s Jr. Hamburger $1.59
Buy Wendy’s 10-Piece Nuggets $5.79
Total = $7.38
Use the 10-Piece Nuggets for $1.99 w/ any purchase offer
Final cost $3.58 total for both!
*Note that prices may vary by location.
Love Wendy’s Boo Books? You’re in luck! These popular coupon books have returned and are available in 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.
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!
What is the Never-Ending Pasta Bowl?
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.
AND they are offering 10 Lunch-Sized Favorite Meals for as low as $9.99!
Note that lunch Items are available Mon-Fri until 3PM, and may vary by location.
Little Caesars: Large Pizzas Only $4.99 Each
Through September 13th, Little Caesars is bringing back its popular deal to score TWO large 1-topping pizzas for $9.98 when you use the promo code PIZZAPIZZA at checkout – online or in the app!
Buy 2 Little Caesars Large 1-Topping Custom Pizzas as low as $5.99 each
Total = $11.98
Use promo code PIZZAPIZZA
Final cost $9.99 total – just $4.99 each!
*Note that prices and availability may vary by location.
Looking for more ways to save at Little Caesars?
- 5OFF30 – $5 off an order of $30 or more
- DELIVERY4YOU – $4 off a delivery order of $24 or more
- WEBBERONI – $2 off Webberoni pizza w/ a $10+ order
*Available at participating stores.
McAlister’s Deli: FREE Spud in October w/ Your September Purchase
Throughout the month of September, McAlister’s Deli is celebrating National Potato Month with a BOGO offer all Spud-tember long!
McAlister’s Rewards members (free to join) who purchase a Spud during September will receive a free Spud reward redeemable in October. Each member can earn a limit of two free Spuds, which can be redeemed from October 1st – 31st at participating locations.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: FREE Kids Meal Through September
Through September 30th, head to Moe’s Southwest Grill where Rewards members can score a FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entree!
To redeem online or in the app, you’ll need a Moe Rewards account and must apply the reward at checkout. The reward will be available every Saturday and expires the following Friday.
Smashburger: FREE Kids Meals Every Wednesday
Parents, mark your calendars because kids eat FREE every Wednesday at Smashburger! Bring the family in on Wednesdays, and kids 12 and under can score a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side & drink).
It’s the perfect excuse to skip the kitchen and let someone else handle dinner! Note that this offer is for dine-in only, so round up the kiddos and head in for a budget-friendly family meal!
Plus, students & teachers can score $1 fries or tots at Smashburger this September! From September 1st-30th, Smashburger will be giving students of any grade, including college students, plus teachers, administrators, and faculty a tasty deal: $1 Smashfries or Smash Tots with any purchase! Even better, you can choose from regular Fries, Smashfries, Smash Tots, Scorchin’ Hot Fries, or Scorchin’ Hot Tots.
The offer will be available in-restaurant only at participating Smashburger locations nationwide. Just be sure to bring your valid student ID or school staff ID to redeem. The offer is limited to one redemption per customer, per transaction.
Cracker Barrel: $9.99 Crispy Chicken Meals + FREE Kids Toys!
Cracker Barrel is now offering a new lineup of Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals for only $9.99!
Enjoy their original hand-breaded chicken as an entrée served with 2 Country Sides and a choice of warm buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, or as a sandwich served on a toasted buttermilk bun with pickles, Duke’s Real Mayonnaise, and a choice of 1 Country Side.
Or, you can turn up the flavor by getting your chicken loaded or sauced! Choose from these new selections…
- Maple Bacon Homestyle Chicken
- BBQ Smokestack Homestyle Chicken
- Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken
- Honey Butter Homestyle Chicken
The FREE Kids Toy promotion is back!
Through September 7th, or while supplies last, kids can receive 1 of 6 squishy B’loonie Petz toy characters with the purchase of a dine-in adult entrée and Kid’s Meal! Alternatively, kids can receive $5 off a select retail toy from the Old Country Store.
Note that there is a total of 6 free toy items per check.
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
Note that this coupon has a limit of 1 use per person per week and cannot be combined with any other offers. Pricing may vary by location.
McDonald’s is also currently offering a McChicken Meal Deal for just $5! Note that the price and availability may vary by location.
You can find this offer under the Meal Deals & Under $3 tab on their lunch or dinner menu if ordering online or in the app, and it includes:
- McChicken Sandwich
- Small French Fries
- Chicken McNuggets 4-piece w/ Sauce
- Small Drink
Plus, you can opt for a McDouble instead of the McChicken Sandwich for just $1 more!
Pizza Hut: Triple Treat Box for $21.99
Football season is almost here, and Pizza Hut is getting in the game with their new Gameday campaign!
The new Triple Treat Box GameDay Edition starts at just $21.99 and comes loaded with two pizzas, breadsticks, and cinnamon sticks. Plus, you can add a 2-liter Pepsi for only $2 more!
Looking for another way to save? Score a large 3-topping pizza for just $10 with the Big Hut Deal. Plus, select pizzas will arrive in fun Flick Football boxes with cutout field goal posts while supplies last!
You can also still score the limited-time Throwback Menu with items starting at just $3!
You can grab a 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizza for only $3, a Medium 1-Topping Stuffed Crust Pizza for $10, Breadsticks or Cinnamon Sticks for $4, and a 2-liter Pepsi for $3.
The menu also includes new Triple Cheese Mac for $6 and S’Mores Sticks for $5, which we just had to try!
Hip Tip: Having trouble placing your order? Try switching between the Pizza Hut website and app; one might work better than the other! Also note that you need to sign in/create an account, click on ‘Get Started’, and enter your location to see this offer.
Check out these other HOT Pizza Hut offers:
- $6.99+ My Hut Box
- $7+ Deal Lover’s Menu
- $10 Large Pizza w/ Any 3 Toppings
- $13.99 Big New Yorker
- $14.99+ BOOK IT! Family Meal – 1 Medium & 2 Personal Pan Pizzas
- $13.99 Large 1-Topping Stuffed Crust Pizza
- $14.99+ Family Pasta Pair – Mix & Match Any 2 Oven-Baked Pastas
- $14.99+ Large 5-Topping or Specialty Pizza
- $21.99+ Original Stuffed Crust Pizza & Wings Bundle
- $17.99+ Large 3-Topping Pizza and 8 Breaded Boneless Wings
- $26.99+ Big Dinner Box
- $29.99+ Ultimate Hut Bundle
- $26.99+ Large 5-Topping or Specialty Pizza, Large 1-Topping Pizza, Breadsticks or Cinnamon Sticks and a 2 Liter
*Note that offers & pricing will vary by location. See more offers valid at your local location when you enter your zip code!
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.
IHOP: NEW $6 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!
Outback Steakhouse: 3-Course Meals From $14.99
For a limited time, head to Outback Steakhouse where you can enjoy a 3-course meal starting at just $14.99!
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.
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
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.
Chili’s: Chili’s Party Platter Triple Dipper for $57.99 (Feeds 8)
Planning a party, game-day get-together, or family movie night? Head over to Chili’s where you can order its popular Triple Dipper in a party size that serves up to eight people for $57.99!
Note that the price may vary by location.
You can build your platter with your choice of three favorite appetizers like Big Mouth Bites, Boneless Wings, Chicken Crispers, Fried Mozzarella, or Southwestern Eggrolls. You can even double up or triple up if you prefer. Some appetizer choices or customizations may cost extra, depending on your location.
Head to Chili’s where you can save big by ordering off their 3 for Me Menu! Plus, they have added the Big Crispy and the new Spicy Big Crispy Chicken Sandwich to the lineup! And as always, an appetizer and a drink are included too, starting at just $10.99!
Discounted Restaurant Gift Cards: $50 eGift Card Only $43
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!
$50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card $47.50
Use promo code CF43
Final cost $43!
Plus, grab the following $50 gift cards for $44 or less with these promo codes:
- OLIVE44 – Olive Garden
- RL43 – Red Lobster
- 5GUYS43 – Five Guys
- TXRH43 – Texas Roadhouse
- 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.
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.
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 truly fills you up.
Red Robin: NEW $17.99 Dinner Deal w/ 2 Entrées + Appetizer or Dessert
For a limited time, Red Robin is serving up a new Dinner Double Feature which includes two half-portion entrées, coleslaw, a Bottomless Side, and your choice of a select appetizer or dessert – all for just $17.99!
This is great for grabbing a meal for dinner and having leftovers for lunch the next day. Plus, there are 180 possible combinations!
Here’s what you can choose from…
For just $17.99, you can choose two half-portion entrées from options including:
- Crispy Chicken Strips with Ranch
- Frank’s RedHot Buzz Sauce Crispy Chicken Strips with Bleu Cheese dressing
- Crispy Fried Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
- Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Breast
- Whiskey River BBQ Ribs
AND you’ll get coleslaw and your choice of one Bottomless Side, including fries, chips, or broccoli.
Then choose a select appetizer or dessert, including Chips & Salsa, Crispy Fried Pickles, Pretzel Bites, Queso Fundido, a Warm Brownie Sundae, or a Warm Cookie Sundae.
*Note that this deal is for dine-in only 4pm to close.
For a limited time, Red Robin is also serving up the Big Yummm Burger Deal for just $9.99. This meal deal includes a Red’s Double Tavern Burger, choice of bottomless side AND bottomless beverage – it’s available for dine-in all day, every day at participating restaurants. You can also score it to-go, but you can’t get a bottomless drink or side, just the one serving.
Note that these meals will be available for dine-in only at participating locations.
Note – For an extra price, you can upgrade to options like bottomless Specialty Lemonades, Chocolate, Vanilla, or Strawberry Milkshakes, bottomless Root Beer Floats, premium sides like Garlic Parmesan Fries and Sweet Potato Fries, and burger add-ons.
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!
Don’t feel like cooking? Try these lazy dinner ideas!
Is there a way to check out the early dine menu at Texas Roadhouse?
Hi Pamala! I’m not seeing it online. Since this menu is only available for dine in you might need to call your location to see what they offer as it can vary by location. Hope this helps! 💗