Best Cheap Eats This Week | Krispy Kreme, Dunkin’, Chili’s + 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!
HIP TIP: Don’t want to leave the house? Check out these restaurants that offer free delivery right to your door. Amazon Prime members can also score a FREE Grubhub membership!
Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Dunkin Donuts: Free Winter Doughnut w/ Any Purchase!
Through January 26th, head to the Krispy Kreme where they are offering Rewards Members (free to join) a FREE Winter Seasonal Doughnut with ANY purchase coupon!
Looking for more deals? If you place a minimum $5 order online only, you can score a 24-count Original Glazed Doughnut Dots box for just $5 when you use promo code DOTS at checkout.
Here’s what your doughnut deals could look like…
Buy Krispy Kreme Winter Collection Doughnut $2.59+
Buy Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut $2.19
Total = $4.78
Use your free Winter Seasonal Doughnut coupon
Final cost $2.19 for both!
Buy Krispy Kreme Classic Brewed Large Coffee $3.29
Buy Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut $1.99
Buy Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Doughnut Dots $7.79
Total = $13.07
Use promo code DOTS
Final cost $10.28!
*Note that prices may vary by location.
Dunkin Donuts: Free Protein Add-In w/ Latte Purchase
Through January 27th, Dunkin’ Rewards Members (free to join) can score a FREE protein add-in (up to $1) when they order any latte!
Dunkin’ also just rolled out a few new drinks on their Winter Menu, like lattes and refreshers, with up to 15g of protein! 💪
And don’t miss out on the new Caramel Chocolate Shakin’ Espresso, Cocoa Cloud Latte, Berry Moonlight Daydream Refresher, and Golden Chocolate Donut!
Plus, try the new $5 Meal Deal, featuring a Wake-Up Wrap, hash browns, and a medium hot or iced coffee!
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. 🍰
Save even more when you order pickup or delivery! Now through January 30th, you’ll save $10 on your purchase of $50 or more when you order pickup online or delivery via DoorDash. Just enter promo code YUM2026 at checkout to claim this offer!
Plus, 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.
Smash Burger: Buy One Get One Free Burgers
Through January 23rd, Smashburger is offering a rare buy one, get one free deal on ANY Burger or Big Dog for National Cheese Lover’s Day! Just add two and use the promo code CHEESEME at checkout online or in the app!
Grab a deal like this…
Buy 2 Classic Smash Burgers $6.49 each
Total = $12.98
Use promo code CHEESEME
Final cost $6.49 total – just $3.25 each!
*Note that this offer will discount one item per transaction and excludes Crispy Chicken Sandwiches. It also cannot be combined with any other offers or loyalty rewards. Prices may vary by location.
Chili’s: Drink, App, AND Entree for Only $10.99
If you’re already trying to stretch your 2026 food budget but also enjoy a nice night out, 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: 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.
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!
PLUS, Subway has a surprise for airline passengers on January 27th! If you’re flying on Tuesday 1/27 and get stuck in a middle seat, take a selfie and upload your photo to SubwayMiddleSeat.com (website will not be accessible until 1/27) for a chance to win a $20 gift card!
Note that there will be only 737 gift cards up for grabs, so don’t wait to snap your pic! Read the full details HERE.
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…
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
- 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)
*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: Personal Pan Pizzas Just $3
For a limited time, hit the Hut on Tuesdays to score 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizzas for JUST $3 (regularly $6+). No promo code is needed – valid for carryout only at select locations.
Personal Pan 1-Topping Pizza $6.19
Less $3 Tuesday offer
Final cost $3!
*There is a limit of 6 pizzas per customer at this price, so consider ordering the maximum of 6 pizzas and freezing any leftovers.
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.
Even better, for a limited time, add a 2-liter to any order for just $2 with promo code PEPSISETHUT at checkout (regularly $3.29).
AND, check out these other HOT Pizza Hut offers:
- $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
*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?
- PIZZAPIZZA – Two 1-topping round pizzas $4.99 each
- TOUCHDOWN – 15% off $15+ order (online only)
- WEDELIVER – 20% off a $20+ purchase with online delivery orders
*Available at participating stores.
Dairy Queen : 50% Off Orders
Through January 25th, hurry over to Dairy Queen where Rewards Members (free to join) can score 50% off their next delivery or pickup order!
To find your coupon, go to the app, log in to your account, select the offer under the “deals” section, and click on “redeem” to apply it at checkout! Note that participation may vary by location.
Save 50% Off your next order with this deal…
DQ Hungr-Buster Jr. Combo $7.99
Use your 50% off your next order offer
Final cost $3.99!
*Prices may vary by location.
Plus, mark your calendars! Starting January 26th, Dairy Queen Rewards Members (free to join) can check their app for a 2 for $6 Valentine’s Cupcakes offer – perfect for sharing with a loved one or your Galentine!
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.
Domino’s: Score 50% Off Pizza w/ Purchase
Check your Domino’s Rewards (free to join) as select accounts may have received a Bonus Rewards Challenge to score 50% off a future pizza order at regular menu price when you place an order now!
Just be sure to press start to activate this offer before placing your order found under the My Deals section online or in the app.
Here are a few other Domino’s deals to check out (availability and pricing may vary by location):
- Mix & Match 2 or more select items for $6.99 with carryout or delivery
- Mix & Match Specialty Pizzas for $9.99 each with carryout or delivery
- The Perfect Combo only $19.99 – includes 2 medium one-topping pizzas and two orders of Bread Bites.
- Any 1 Topping Pizza for $7.99 with carryout
You can also find coupons for your specific location on the Domino’s coupons page. Note that only one coupon or offer can be applied per order.
Grubhub: 30% Off + Free Delivery on $75
Through January 26th, Grubhub Groceries Powered by Instacart is offering 30% off grocery delivery orders of $75+!
Just log into your account and start an order; the discount will automatically apply – it’s easy peasy.
Plus, through January 25th, you’ll score $0 grocery delivery fees on eligible orders of $75+!
Note that the 30% off discount maxes out at $30, and you can use it up to three times per account. Which makes it perfect for stocking the fridge without paying full price.
Amazon Prime members can also score a FREE Grubhub membership!
Red Robin: Value Menu Dropping on 1/26
On January 26th, Red Robin will be releasing their new Big YUMMM Deals Value Menu with crave-worthy meal options starting at just $9.99! And as always, they will 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.
- The Big Yummm Burger Deal is available NOW for just $9.99!
- $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! 🙌❤️