Best Cheap Eats This Week | Carl’s Jr., Pizza Hut, Denny’s, Applebee’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 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:
Carl’s Jr.: Get a Double Cheeseburger for Just 85¢
Through July 19th, Carl’s Jr. My Rewards members can score a Carl’s Jr. Double Cheeseburger for just 85¢ with any $1+ purchase when you clip the offer and order through the app or online in celebration of its 85th anniversary!
Even better, this offer is limited to one redemption per registered My Rewards user per day, which means you could score it on multiple days! 🙌
Buy 1 Carl’s Jr. Double Cheeseburger $3.99
Buy 1 Chocolatey Chip Cookie $1.39
Total = $5.38
Less 85¢ Double Cheeseburger offer
Final cost $2.24 for both items!
Note that prices may vary by location.
Applebee’s: $1 Margaritas Are Back!
For the entire month of July, Applebee’s has brought back its legendary Dollarita – a signature $1 Margarita made with tequila, triple sec, and lime!
These $1 drinks are available all day, every day throughout the month, for dine-in only.
For a limited time, head to Applebee’s and take advantage of the return of their 2 for $25 menu! Enjoy one full-size appetizer, including the NEW Bacon Cheeseburger Wonton Tacos, plus two entrées for just $25
Pizza Hut: 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizza Only $3
Swing by Pizza Hut where you can grab a 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizza for only $3! Plus, check out the rest of the Throwback Menu for even more savings on old school Hut faves! 🍕
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.
Denny’s: Under $10 Budget Friendly Meal Deals
Head over to Denny’s for a new selection of meal deals for under $10 and available all day, every day!
Check out these slammin’ new budget-friendly meals…
- 2-Egg Breakfast Slam
- Everyday Value Slam
- Two Meat Scrambler
- Super Slam
- Grand Slam Burrito
- Country Fried Steak
- Classic Burger w/ Fries
- BLT&E Slamwich
DoorDash: Summer of DashPass Score Freebie Deals thru 7/15
Through July 22nd, DoorDash’s Summer of DashPass event is back with 5 weeks of exclusive savings for DashPass members! This year’s event also features special FIFA-themed perks and experiences as DoorDash has partnered with FIFA for this summer’s big soccer events. 
During this event, DashPass members can score 25-50% off meals, groceries, summer essentials, electronics, and more from nationwide and local businesses, along with limited-time app-only drops, Lyft discounts, sweepstakes, FIFA-inspired experiences, and more!
Week 5 – Sweet Treat Week (7/16 – 7/22)
- Starbucks – $10 off $25+.
- Tropical Smoothie Cafe – Free smoothie with $20+ purchase.
- Häagen-Dazs – Buy 2, save $4.
- Wendy’s – Free Frosty with $20+ purchase.
- Taco Bell – Free Crunchwrap Supreme with $22+ purchase.
- Wawa – 30% off $25+ (max $12).
- McDonald’s – BOGO Big Macs or 10pc Chicken McNuggets.
Golden Corral: Kids Eat Breakfast for Just $2.50
Through July 26th, head to Golden Corral to take advantage of a $2.50 Kids Breakfast Buffet with the purchase of an adult or senior breakfast buffet. Note that this offer is only valid on Saturdays & Sundays before 11AM.
Plus, score more deals in July, including:
- 32oz beverages for just $2.50
- $2.50 off qualifying Weigh & Pay dinner purchases
- 2.5X Rewards Points on select dining occasions
Cold Stone Creamery: RARE $5 Off Coupon
Through July 31st, Cold Stone Creamery My Cold Stone Club Rewards Members (free to join) can score $5 off an order of $10 or more. To score this offer, text LOVEIT26 to 568348 and the offer will be uploaded to your rewards account.
Hip Tip: Not a rewards member yet? Sign up during the month of July and you’ll receive an additional $5 reward, making this an even sweeter deal!
Plus, National Ice Cream Day is July 19, and we’ve rounded up the sweetest one-day-only deals!
See’s Candies: FREE Lollypop on July 20th
Sweet news! Mark your calendar for July 20th and stop by your local See’s Candies shop to celebrate National Lollypop Day, where you can score a FREE Lollypop of your choice while supplies last. No purchase necessary!
Pick from classic flavors like caramel apple, strawberry cream, root beer, butterscotch, and more. They even have sugar-free options.
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 price may vary by location.
Subway: Upgrade to a Moana Movie Meal for $1
Through August 19th, head to Subway where you can now upgrade any meal to a Moana Movie Meal Deal for just $1 and collect one of five limited-edition Moana cups! 
Plus, you can scan the QR code on the cup and upload an image of your receipt to score a promo code to save $15 off Fandango movie tickets to see Disney’s live-action Moana in theaters starting July 10th – up to five codes per household!
AND, through July 18th, Subway Sub Club Rewards members (free to join!) can get any two 6-inch Subs for just $7.99 when ordering in the Subway app or online.
Buy 2 Subway 6′ Subs $6.99 each
Total = $13.98
Use the 2/$7.99 6″ Subs offer (exp 7/18)
Final cost $7.99 total – just $3.99 each!
*Note that prices may vary by location, and as most Subway coupons do, this offer excludes the 5 Meat Italian.
Plus, check your account for the following additional offers…
- BOGO 50% Off Footlongs Weekdays After 4 PM & All Day Weekends (exp 7/21)
- Get Two Footlongs for $16.99 (exp 7/18)
- Get 20% off any Sub, Wrap, Salad, or Bowl (exp 7/18)
Domino’s: Any Pizza (Even Stuffed Crust) Just $9.99
Through July 26th, Domino’s is offering pizzas with up to 7 toppings, including stuffed crust, for just $9.99!
This offer excludes Specialty and XL pizzas. A maximum of 7 toppings is allowed per pizza (6 toppings for Pan and NY Style Crust), and you can also add select side items for just $6.99 each.
Chili’s: Crispy Chicken Sandwich, App, & Drink Only $10.99
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!
Olive Garden: Lunches from $9.99 Delivered
Head on over to Olive Garden where 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.
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 $43 with these promo codes:
- 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.
Buy Toasted Italiano Half Sandwich $7.69
Buy Fuji Apple Chicken Salad $6.79
Total = $14.48
Less $4.99 each when you buy 2+
Final cost $9.98 total – just $4.99 each!
Red Robin: NEW Value Menu
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!
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