Best Cheap Eats This Week: Subway, Insomnia Cookies, Arby’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 cheap eats near me?” We have 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:
Subway – $6.99 Meal of the Day + New Subs!
For a limited time, Subway is offering a fresh new way to save on their most popular subs with a NEW Meal of the Day deal!
For only $6.99, each Meal of the Day includes a 6-Inch 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.
Looking for more deals? Try these codes…
- SUB399 – 6″ Sub for $3.99
- FOOTLONG699 – Footlong Sub for $6.99
- 2FOR1299 – 2 Footlong Subs for $12.99
- 1799FL – 3 Footlong Subs for $17.99
- DESSERT – free cookie w/ any purchase
- CHIPS – free bag of chips w/ footlong purchase
*The following sandwiches may not work with these codes: MexiCali, Monster, Turkey Cali Club, Beast, and Garlic Roast Beef.
Hip Tip: If you get an error message about your area not accepting this promo code, consider bypassing the page and trying to input the code at checkout.
Insomnia Cookies – Buy One, Get One Free – Today Only!
Today, January 24th only, Insomnia Cookies is celebrating National Peanut Butter Day with buy one, get one free deals on their Peanut Butter Chip and Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies!
Plus, new AND existing members who add their birthday to their profile, will receive a FREE Deluxe cookie each year on their birthday! In your account, use the “Update Profile or Password” option to add your birthday!
BOGO Peanut Butter Chip Cookies
Only $2.89 total – just $1.45 each!
BOGO Chocolate Peanut Butter Cup Cookies
Only $4.69 total – just $2.35 each!
No coupon or promo code is needed and these offers are available in-store or for delivery orders; however, online/in-app pick-up orders are excluded. If you’re buying in-store, just mention the deal before making your purchase. Each offer can be redeemed once in the same transaction
*Note that prices may vary depending on your location.
Arby’s – $5 Off $20 Delivery
Through February 2nd, head over to Arbys.com where Rewards Members (free to join) can get $5 off a $20 delivery when you redeem the deal in your account!
Don’t miss these other great deals:
- $3 off a $15 order (exp 1/26)
- $2.50 6-Piece Nugget (exp 1/26)
- $2.50 Classic Roast Beef (exp 1/26)
- $2.50 Large Shake (exp 1/26)
- $2.50 Beef n’ Cheddar (exp 1/26)
Panda Express – Coupon for Free Entrée OR $8 Off Family Meal
Through February 16th, Panda Rewards (free to join) can play the Lunar New Year Good Fortune Scratcher Game to earn exclusive offers!
Best of all, everyone who plays wins something! Every week offers the chance to win a $888 Panda Express Digital Gift Card or one of eight $88 Panda Express Digital Gift Cards, or you’ll win a coupon valid on your next purchase.
Check out each play period and what coupons you could win:
- Play Period 1: 1/20-1/26
- Free small entrée with any purchase or $8 off your next Panda Family Meal
- Play Period 2: 1/27-2/2
- Free upgrade to bigger plate w/ purchase of 2-item plate or $8 off your next Panda Family Meal
- Play Period 3: 2/3-2/9
- Free egg roll with purchase or $8 off your next Panda Family Meal
- Play Period 4: 2/10-2/16
- Free Item, Free Upgrade, BOGO, or $8 off your next Panda Family Meal
*Note that all coupons will be valid for 20 days from the start of the current play period and will be automatically added to your Panda Rewards account.
Feed your whole family with this meal deal…
Right now, you can score a 5-Person Family Meal for only $35! This meal includes 2 large sides and 3 large entrees for just $35! 😱 Plus, when you sign up for Panda Rewards (free to join), you’ll score a welcome offer good for 20% off your purchase to help you save even more – valid in-store and online!
Hip Team Member Stef got 20% off her first order and opted for the Family Feast Meal. She fed three adults and a teenager with leftovers for UNDER $30 – it’s a challenge to even feed two people for that at most fast food places!
Grab dinner with this deal idea:
Panda Express Family Feast Meal $35 (2 Large Sides AND 3 Large Entrees)
Use your unique 20% off coupon
Final cost $28 – just $5.60 per person!
Note that select items will add an additional charge to your meal.
Little Caesar – FREE Crazy Bread w/ Purchase + More
Through February 8th, Little Caesar’s is offering FREE Crazy Bread with any pizza purchase when you order online and use promo code GETBREAD at checkout!
Score that FREE Crazy Bread…
Buy Little Caesar’s Pizza as low as $5.99
Buy Little Caesar’s Crazy Bread $3.25
Total = $9.24
Use promo code GETBREAD
Final cost $5.99 total!
There are even more Little Caesars deals to score with these promo codes…
- TOPITUP – $10.49 2-Topping Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza
- That’s just $1 more than a 1-topping pizza! 😱
- TEAMUP – $12.99 Classic Pizza & Caesar Wings
- 3OFF18 – $3 off your online order of $18 or more
- PIZZADUO – 20% off any pizza w/ any Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza
Pizza Hut – BOGO Large 1-Topping Pizzas
Through January 19th, Pizza Hut is offering buy one, get one free large 1-topping pizzas when you use the promo code FREELARGE at checkout!
Here’s what your savings could look like…
Buy 2 Large 1-Topping Pizza Hut Pizzas as low as $17.59 each
Total = $35.18
Use promo code FREELARGE
Final cost $17.59 total – just $8.79 each!
*Note that prices and participation may vary by location.
Chili’s – 3 for Me Menu from $10.99 + $6 Margaritas
Be sure to check out Chili’s 3 for Me Menu! It includes your choice of an appetizer, a full-size entree, and an ice-cold beverage starting at just $10.99!
Appetizers include chips & salsa, a bowl of soup, and a side house or Caesar Salad. For your entree, you can choose from The Big Smash Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Chicken Crispers. Plus there are premium options available for an additional charge. Note that prices may vary by location.
Plus through January 31st, Chili’s is also offering the Resolution Breaker Margarita for only $6 as their Marg of the Month! It features Cuervo Tradicional Blanco Tequila, pineapple juice, fresh sour mix, and Monin Mango with a splash of Sprite.
Buffalo Wild Wings – 20-Piece Boneless Wings & Fries only $16.99 & More!
For a limited time, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings where they’re offering 20 Boneless Wings and Large Fries for only $16.99. OR grab 15 Boneless Wings, 5 Tenders, and Fries for $19.99! Valid online for takeout or delivery only.
Plus, every Tuesday, at Buffalo Wild Wings, when you buy a 6, 10, or 15-count Traditional Wing, you get one of equal value for FREE! This offer is valid for dine-in only at participating US locations
And every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings! This offer is valid for only for online orders at participating US locations.
McDonald’s – Every Friday is FREE Fry Day at McDonalds this year!
Through December 31st 2025, McDonald’s is making every Friday a fry day by giving away a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You can only claim this offer each Friday, and you’ll need to place your order via the McDonald’s app to do so.
AND McDonald’s has launched their NEW McValue Menu! Just buy one full-priced menu item from the McValue Menu and then add one more item of your choice for only $1. Note that the $1 price is valid for the item of equal or lesser value.
Burger King – Exclusive Savings for Members
For a limited time, head to Burger King where Burger King Rewards members can score great deals every day including Free Fries with any $1 purchase – limit 1 use per week!
Sign up for Burger King Rewards to easily scoop these deals!
Plus, check your app for these possible offers (may vary by location):
- Buy 1, Get 1 Free Original Chicken Sandwiches
- $4.99 Double Cheeseburger & Small Fries
- $6.99 8-Piece Chicken Fries & Large Fries
- $7.99 Original Chicken Sandwich, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $7.99 Royal Crispy Chicken, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Whopper Jr. 2-Count & 2 Small Fries
- $8.99 Whopper, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Impossible Whopper, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $15.99 Whopper Meal for Two
Note that you can only use one coupon per visit, and it cannot be combined with other offers. However, you can place multiple orders. The free fries offer is limited to one use per week.
Plus, Walmart rolled out a new Burger King dining benefit for Walmart+ Members! When you connect your BK Royal Perks account to your Walmart+ membership, you can score 25% off Burger King digital orders EVERY DAY and get a FREE Whopper with any purchase every 3 months via the BK app or BK.com!
Red Robin – $10 Gourmet Cheeseburger with Bottomless Side
For a limited time, Red Robin is offering special daily deals. Score their $10 Red’s Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Side all day long on Tuesdays, dine-in only at participating locations.
Meanwhile, on Mondays, you can snag a plethora of deals – a $5 Monster Margarita, a $2 Monster Burger upgrade, and $4 Monster Milkshakes, dine-in only at participating locations.
Every Wednesday Red Robin offers 50% off a kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree – limit of 4 discounted kids meals per table. Alternatively, you score the same deal online when you use the promo code KIDSMEAL50 at checkout.
Even better, you can get notified of special offers throughout the year. Just head to Red Robin Rewards to sign up. You’ll even get a free burger on your birthday!
Wendy’s – Frosty Key Tags are BACK!
Through February 16th or while supplies last, Wendy’s is offering their popular Frosty Key Tags for just $3! The tag gives you access to one FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase for the entire duration of 2025!
You can use the pass multiple times to claim a FREE Jr. Frosty – you just need to wait about an hour for your offer to reset.
With a Frosty Jr. typically costing around $2, this keychain will more than pay for itself in just two uses! Plus, proceeds from each tag directly benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption which helps find safe homes for children in foster care. 💕
Check out all the special offers you can get through the Wendy’s app…
- Free Any Size Fry w/ Purchase on Fridays
- Free Small Frosty w/ $5 Purchase (exp 1/27)
- $1 Crispy Chicken Sandwich w/ Purchase (exp 2/03)
- Free Kids Meal w/ Premium Combo Purchase (exp 3/03)
- $3 off Food or Drink Purchase of $15 or More (exp 3/03)
- $2 off Premium Combo (exp 3/03)
- $2 off Salad or Salad Combo (exp 3/03)
*Note that offers may vary by account and are only available at participating locations.
To take advantage of Wendy’s most current offers, you’ll want to download the free Wendy’s App on the Apple App Store or Google Play.
Sonic – Order from the $1.99 Menu & save on all the faves!
Sonic’s $1.99 menu can help you grab a meal for less! Yummy menu options include Grilled Cheese Burger, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap, Soft Pretzel Twist, and Small Blood Orange, Blue Coconut and Strawberry Cream Slushes!
Plus you can score ½ price drinks and slushes ANY time you order ahead using the app! You’ll also get a free reward just for downloading the app (may vary). If you don’t want to order through the app, Sonic’s Happy Hour is from 2-4 pm daily.
Einstein Bros Bagels – FREE Egg Sandwich + Unlimited Coffee
Head on over to Einstein Bros. Bagels where they are offering Schmear Society Rewards members (free to join) a FREE Egg Sandwich with purchase (regularly up to $8.99) when you order ahead!
To redeem your reward, order online or through the app. Sign into your Rewards accounts and view your “My Rewards.” Select the reward when ordering.
Here’s what your deal could look like…
Buy Signature Egg or Classic Egg Sandwich up to $8.99
Buy Twice Baked Hashbrown $1.89
Total = $10.88
Select FREE Egg Sandwich w/ Purchase Reward
Final cost $1.89!
*Note prices vary by location
Coffee lovers, do not despair, Einstein Bros. still has their Unlimited Free Coffee Program for Schmear Society Rewards Members!
Any time you place an order online or through the app, you can score a FREE hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew) of any size with any purchase! That’s about $3 savings per visit!
Plus check out these other Einstein Bagels food deals:
- Save over $6 on Half Dozen Bagels w/ Shmear
- Save over 25% on a Brunch Box & feed up to 8 for under $6 a person
- Score 20% off a Brunch Combo for 2
- Get over 20% off a Bacon & Cheddar Brunch Bundle
- Save 15% on a Nova Lox Brunch Bundle.
A&W – FREE Root Beer Float
Score a free root beer float when you sign up for A&W texts. Simply text FLOAT to 57501. Don’t forget to sign up for the free Mug Club online for more deals, including a free root beer float on your birthday!
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!
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 today!
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