Best Cheap Eats This Week | HOT Savings at Sonic, Krispy Kreme & 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 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:
Sonic: Buy One, Get One Free Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys
Through March 1st, head to Sonic where you can score Buy One, Get One Free Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys when you use the reward found in the Sonic App (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)!
Best of all, this reward can be redeemed once per week through 3/1!
Don’t miss this tasty deal:
Buy 2 Quarter Pound Coneys $5.99 each
Total = $11.98
Use your BOGO Free Footlong Coney reward
Final cost $5.99 total!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
Looking for more Sonic specials?
Check the “deals” section within Sonic app for more offers, like Half-Price Cheeseburgers after 5PM, Unlimited Half-Price Drinks, & more!
Plus, browse their $1.99 menu for even more cheap eats!
Krispy Kreme: FREE Valentine’s Day Doughnut
Through February 10th, head to Krispy Kreme where rewards members (free to join) can score a FREE Valentine’s Day Doughnut with ANY purchase!
Here’s how to score your free doughnut…
Buy Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut $1.99
Buy Krispy Kreme Valentine’s Day Doughnut $2.79
Total = $4.78
Use your free Valentine’s Day Doughnut reward
Final cost $1.99 for both!
*Note that pricing will vary by location.
Dairy Queen: Valentine’s Cupcakes 2 for $6
For a limited time, hop over to the Dairy Queen where they are offering Valentine’s Cupcakes 2 for $6 – perfect for sharing with a loved one or your Galentine!
Note to find the cupcakes, click on “Order” then “Cakes” and select the Valentine’s Day 2 for $6 Cupcakes option.
These cupcakes are a spin on the classic DQ fudge and crunch cakes, layered with iconic DQ vanilla and chocolate soft serve, signature fudge, and crunch.
Score more freebies as a rewards member!
DQ Rewards members (free to join) earn points on every purchase that can be redeemed for some sweet treats! Plus, you’ll get access to exclusive app-only coupons, Mobile Monday deals, surprise offers, plus a special birthday freebie on your big day!
Carl’s Jr.: FREE Hangover Burger On 2/9
If you’re feeling extra hungry after the big game, on February 9th, Carl’s Jr. My Rewards members can score a FREE Hangover Breakfast Burger at participating locations! No purchase is necessary; just redeem the reward through the app.
Additionally, Rewards members can upload proof (image or text screenshot) of their failed gametime predictions HERE for a chance to win a $20 Carl’s Jr. digital gift card!
Not a Rewards member? Now seems like a pretty tasty time to sign up (it’s FREE to join)! 😋
Papa Murphy’s: $11 Large Heartbreaker Pizza
Through February 14th, head over to PapaMurphy’s.com where you can score a large HeartBaker Cheese or Pepperoni Pizza for just $11, available online or in store – no promo code needed!
If you want to add a sweet treat to the mix, grab a HeartBaker Pizza and Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough for just $16!
Want to turn up the luxe on your lunch break? Head to Taco Bell where they have added TEN new Luxe Menu items, just $3 each, available for a limited time!
Plus, Rewards members can check the app for rewards, experiences, and more on these items!
Check out the new Taco Bell $3 Luxe Menu lineup:
- Beefy Potato Loaded Griller
- Salted Caramel Churros
- Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker
- Mini Taco Salad
- Chips & Nacho Supreme Dip
- Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
- Spicy Potato Soft Taco
- Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito
- 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt
- Cheesy Roll Up
*Note that prices and availability may vary by location.
iHop: $100 in Gift Cards for ONLY $69.99 on Costco.com
Through February 18th, head to Costco.com where you can score Four $25 eGift Cards for just $69.99.
IHOP – Four $25 eGift Cards $79.99
Less $10 instant savings (exp 2/18)
Final cost $69.99!
Not a Costco member? Join now to score this deal and others year-round!
Make the most of your eGift cards and be sure to sign up for IHOP’s Rewards Program, called the International Bank of Pancakes. We definitely recommend that you do, because you can earn a very generous return on your investment!
You’ll get one PanCoin for every $5 you spend, and it only takes 3 PanCoins to earn a free Buttermilk Short Stack! Other rewards include burgers, breakfast combos, omelettes, and more!
Texas Roadhouse: $50 eGift Card Only $43
For a limited time, head to Giftory.com where you can score a $50 Texas Roadhouse eGift Card for just $43 when you use our exclusive promo code TXRH43 at checkout!
Here’s how to get this deal:
$50 Texas Roadhouse eGift Card $45 (reg. $50)
Use promo code TXRH43
Final cost $43!
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.
Also, be sure to join the Texas Roadhouse VIP Club (free to join) to receive exclusive coupons and deals like free appetizers and a birthday surprise!
Cheesecake Factory: FREE $10 Cheesecake Factory Dining Credit w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase
Through February 17th, Cheesecake Rewards members (free to join) can receive a $10 dining credit when they buy a $50 Cheesecake Factory gift card online! The credit is redeemable for dine-in only from February 18th through March 31st, 2026.
Be sure to enter your Cheesecake Rewards member number (your mobile phone number) at checkout to qualify! Then, you’ll receive another email on February 18th when your $10 dining credit is available for redemption. 🍰
Through March 31st, you’ll receive a free slice of any flavor of cheesecake with a purchase of $30 or more on DoorDash when you link your Cheesecake Rewards and DoorDash accounts.
Chili’s: Drink, App, AND Entree for Only $10.99
Head to Chili’s where you can save over $12 just by ordering off the 3 for Me Menu – keep scrolling down until you see ‘3 for me’!
Not only have they expanded their entree options, but you get an appetizer and a drink too, starting at just $10.99!
Check out all the tasty options you can choose from:
*For reference, the Big QP Burger typically costs $13.89, chips & salsa is $6.89, and a drink costs $3.19 for a grand total of $23.97!
Denny’s: Slammin’ Meal Deals Start at Just $5.99
Head over to Denny’s, which is offering a new selection of meal deals starting at just $5.99 and are available all day, every day!
Check out these slammin’ new budget-friendly meals…
- 2-Egg Breakfast Slam
- Breakfast Quesadilla
- Two Meat Scrambler
- Fish Sandwich with Fries
- Grand Slam Burrito
Wendy’s: $4, $6, and $8 Biggie Value Meals
For a limited time, Wendy’s is offering new $4, $6, and $8 Biggie Value Meals featuring your favorite menu items in delicious combinations!
Grab your Biggie deal…
- $4 Biggie Bites – Choose a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, 4-Piece Nuggets, or Jr. Fry AND your choice of a 4-Piece Nuggets, Jr. Fry, or Small Soft Drink.
- $6 Biggie Bag – Choose a Crispy Chicken Sandwich, Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, or Double Stack, AND get a 4-Piece Nuggets, Jr. Fry, AND a Small Soft Drink.
- $8 Biggie Bundle – Choose TWO Crispy Chicken Sandwiches, Jr. Cheeseburgers, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburgers, or Double Stack AND get a Jr. Fry, and Small Soft Drink.
The fan-favorite Digital Frosty Key Tags are back at Wendy’s for just $3! 🙌 You can grab a digital tag or pick up a physical one in-restaurant if you’re stopping by your local Wendy’s.
Wendy’s Digital Frosty Key Tag
Only $3!
With a Frosty Key Tag, you’ll score a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase every single day, all the way through December 31, 2026. That’s a whole lot of frosty goodness for pocket change!
The digital key tag will show as a mobile offer in your myWendy’s account. When ordering in-app or online, apply your Key Tag as a mobile offer, or you can scan via your Wendy’s Rewards card in-restaurant or through the drive-thru.
Subway: $6.99 Sub of the Day Meal + Get Every 4th Footlong FREE
Looking for the easiest lunch option around? We think Subway’s Meal of the Day is such a bargain at only $6.99! It includes a 6″ 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.
Even better, Sub Club members (free to join) order this deal 3 times and score a FREE footlong!
Check out Subway’s Meal of the Day menu:
- Monday – Meatball
- Tuesday – Tuna
- Wednesday – Sweet Onion Chicken Teriyaki
- Thursday – Oven-Roasted Turkey
- Friday – Black Forest Ham
- Saturday – BMT
- Sunday – Spicy Italian
Looking for more deals? Try these codes…
- 6INCHMEAL – 6″ meal for $6.49 (exp 2/8)
- MEAL699 – 6″ meal for $6.99 (exp 2/8)
- MEAL799 6″ meal for $6.99 (exp 2/8)
- SUB399 – Get a 6″ sub for $3.99 with the purchase of a drink (exp 2/8)
- SUB499 – Get a 6″ sub for $4.99 with the purchase of a drink (exp 2/8)
- SUB599 – Get a 6″ sub for $5.99 with the purchase of a drink (exp 2/8)
- 1299FL – Get two footlong subs for $12.99 (exp 2/8)
- 1399FL – Get two footlong subs for $13.99 (exp 2/8)
- 1699FL – Get two footlong subs for $13.99 (exp 2/8)
- 699FL Get any footlong sub for $6.99 (exp 2/24)
- FOOTLONG699 – Footlong sub for $6.99 (exp 2/8)
- FOOTLONG799 – Footlong sub for $7.99 (exp 2/8)
- FOOTLONG899 – Footlong sub for $8.99 (exp 2/8)
- FLMEAL – Footlong meal for $8.99 (exp 2/8)
- MEAL999 – Footlong meal for $9.99 (exp 2/8)
- MEAL1099 – Footlong meal for $10.99 (exp 2/8)
*Select codes require a Sub Club membership (free to join).
Hip Tips for redeeming Subway promo codes:
- Promo codes can be used on the Subway app or online
- Some stores don’t participate in promo codes, so you can always try ordering from a different location
- Some stores only allow select promo codes to be applied
- Some sandwiches are excluded from promos – including The Beast and Garlic Roast Beef
- For an extra charge, you can make a footlong DELUXE (extra meat); you are not allowed to make it PRO (double meat)
- For an extra charge, you can make a 6″ sandwich either DELUXE (extra meat) OR Double Meat
- If redeeming a coupon for a meal, you must add the sandwich, chips, and drink separately (Don’t make it a combo)
- If you get an error, try entering a different promo code or changing locations
- Promo codes can stop working at any time
Pizza Hut: My Hut Box from $6.99
For a limited time, head to Pizza Hut to score a My Hut Box for as low as $6.99!
My Hut Box: Entree & Side
As low as $6.99!
Includes:
- Choose one entrée: 2-topping Personal Pan Pizza, full or half melt, or 6 wings.
- Choose one side: fries or 4 wings.
Wings are available boneless or bone-in. Melt dipping sauce included. Additional charges may apply for extra cheese or toppings.
Add a 20oz soda for $1.50 more.
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 put in your location to see this offer.
AND, check out these other HOT Pizza Hut offers:
- $3 Personal Pan 1-Topping Pizza (Tuesday’s only)
- $6.99+ Pizza Hut Melts
- $7+ Deal Lover’s Menu
- $5+ Crafted Flatzz (before 5pm)
- $9.99+ Large 1-Topping Pizza for Carryout
- $19.99+ Triple Treat Box – 2 Medium 1-Topping Pizzas, 5 Breadsticks, & 10 Cinnamon Sticks
- $29.99 Ultimate Hut Bundle – 2 Medium Pizzas, Any 8 Boneless Wings, Any Sticks, & 2 Dips
*Note that offers & pricing will vary by location. See more offers valid at your local location when you enter your zip code!
Little Caesars: Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix Only $4.99
For a limited time, head to Little Caesars to score a NEW Detroit-Style Slices & Stix single-serve meal for just $4.99 – no promo code needed!
You get two slices of their iconic deep dish Detroit-style pepperoni or cheese pizza and four pieces of cheesy bread + crazy sauce, for the perfect lunch!
Little Caesars Detroit-Style Slices & Stix
ONLY $4.99!
*Pricing may vary slightly by location
Looking for more ways to save at Little Caesars?
- SAVEWITHSTIX – 20% off a large classic w/ order of Detroit-style slices-n-stix
- SAVE5 – $5 off delivery w/ order of any two pizzas
- GETBREADY – 50% off any bread w/ order of $10 or more
- 2OFF12 – $2 off an order of $12 or more
*Available at participating stores.
Arby’s: $7.99 Meat & 3 Meal Deal
For a limited time, head to your local Arby’s where you can score this Meat & 3 Meal for only $7.99! Note that pricing and participation may vary by location.
This meal includes…
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich or Classic Roast Beef
- Small Curly or Crinkle Fries
- 2 Mozzarella Sticks
- Small Drink
- Peach Cobbler Roll
Hip Tip: If you sign up for Arby’s texts, you also score an additional reward for a free sandwich with a $10 purchase.
Red Robin: NEW Value Menu
Red Robin is now offering a new Big YUMMM Deals Value Menu with crave-worthy meal options starting at just $9.99! And as always, they include a bottomless side and beverage!
Here’s a menu preview…
- $9.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the Red’s Double Burger, the Haystack Double Burger, or a 7″ Donatos Pizza (Cheese or Pepperoni). Includes bottomless side and beverage. Note that you can upgrade to a 10″ Pizza for $2 more.
- $14.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the new Cowboy Ranch Double Burger or the Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Wrap. Includes bottomless side and beverage.
- $16.99 BIG YUMMM DEAL – Choose from the Smashed Avocado Burger or the Crispy Chicken Sandwich. Includes bottomless side and beverage.
Note that these meals will be available for dine-in only at participating locations.
For a limited time, Red Robin is 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.
For the bottomless side, choose from Steak Fries, Side House or Everything Caesar Salad, Steamed Broccoli or Yukon Chips. And for the Bottomless drink, choose from Soda, Lemonade, or Iced Tea.
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.
Ordering a kids’ meal?
Their drinks and sides are also bottomless! AND, the Kids Mac’ It Yours meal is bottomless, meaning your kiddo can enjoy free refills of their creamy mac ‘n’ cheese. What a bargain!
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.
Plus, you can still scoop up the NEW Member’s Mark Jingle Cookie Crunch Sundae for just $1.58!
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 have returned to the Costco Food Court in place of Pepsi!
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!
Arby’s also has BOGO free sandwiches Friday (today), Saturday and Sunday in the app.
Awesome! Thanks a bunch for mentioning that offer, Patricia! 🙌❤️
Anyone know if you can get the Red Robin deals with the veggie burger?
Good question, Izzy! I’m not seeing any details on that when searching now. You might call your location before making a trip to see how they would honor this. 💕