Best Cheap Eats This Week | The Cheesecake Factory, Zaxby’s, DQ & 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:
The Cheesecake Factory: Free Slice of Cheesecake
Cheesecake lovers, this one’s extra sweet! The Cheesecake Factory just launched a brand-new app, and to celebrate, they’re treating fans to a FREE slice of cheesecake just for downloading it!
On April 1st, you’ll see the reward in your account to enjoy a free slice with any purchase. Valid from 4/1 – 5/7. In the meantime, simply download the app and log into your account.
Hardees: FREE Breakfast Burger Combo Hack
Through March 31st, Hardee’s Rewards members (free to join) who didn’t love their breakfast can cash in on Second Breakfast Insurance and score a free breakfast!
Here’s what you need to do:
- Upload a receipt or a picture of your disappointing breakfast
- Submit it to hardees.com/nosecondbreakfast
- Get a reward for a FREE Frisco Breakfast Burger combo with hash rounds and your choice of drink!
All qualifying entries will be rewarded by April 3.
Zaxby’s: Food Freebie for New Rewards Members
Through April 6th or while supplies last, the first 100,000 new Zax Rewardz members (free to join) can score their choice of reward for free food with the purchase of any size drink!
Just download the free Zaxby’s app (available on Apple or Google Play), sign up as a new Zax Rewardz member, and confirm your phone number. Then, head back into the app, and you should see a Transfer Portal offer pop up.
You’ll need to select which other chicken spot you’d like to “transfer” from, and then select your “sign-on bonus” in the form of one of these rewards:
- Five Chicken Fingerz with any Dry Rub
- Five Traditional Wings with any Dry Rub
- Any Size Crinkle Fries with any Dry Rub
Each offer is valid with the purchase of any size drink and is valid for 3 days after activation.
Little Caesar’s: Four-N-One Stix & Crazy Sauce Only $7.99
For a limited time, head to Little Caesars to score NEW Four-N-One Stix for just $7.99!
This pizza-sized shareable includes 16 dippable breadsticks in four flavors: cheese, pepperoni, jalapeño, and bacon, plus a side of Crazy Sauce!
Dairy Queen: New Summer Flavors & BOGO Blizzards
The newest Dairy Queen Blizzards are coming soon! On March 30th, fans can head to their local Dairy Queen and score three new flavors from their “Summer Countdown” collection:
- NEW! Strawberry Angel Food Cake Blizzard – Angel food cake pieces and real strawberries blended into soft serve
- S’mores Blizzard – Marshmallow-filled DQ chocolate bars and graham crackers blended into soft serve
- Cotton Candy Blizzard – Colorful cotton candy sprinkles blended into soft serve
Get ready! Between 3/30 and 4/26, DQ rewards members (free to join) can buy one Blizzard and get one of equal or lesser value for 99¢ when you redeem the offer in your DQ app!
Krispy Kreme: Free Easter Doughnut w/ Purchase
Through April 3rd, head to your local Krispy Kreme where Rewards members (free to join) score a FREE Easter Basket Doughnut with any purchase with the coupon found in the app!
Buy 1 Krispy Kreme Easter Basket Doughnut $2.69
Buy 1 Small Classic Coffee $2.79
Total = $5.48
Use your free Seasonal Doughnut coupon
Final cost $2.79 for both!
Olive Garden: Buy One Take One
Through May 3rd, head to your local Olive Garden where their Buy One, Take One promotion with never-ending soup or salad and breadsticks has returned and starts at just $14.99!
The Buy One, Take One offer starts at only $14.99!
Buy ONE entree to enjoy in the restaurant + never-ending soup or salad & breadsticks:
- Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
- Rigatoni alla Vodka
- Four Cheese Manicotti w/ Marinara
- Fettuccine Alfredo (adds $3)
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno (adds $4)
- Lasagna Classico (adds $4)
- Chicken Parmigiana (adds $7)
Then, TAKE ONE chilled entree home:
- Spaghetti w/ Meat Sauce
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Note that the second entree does not include soup, salad, or breadsticks.
McDonalds: Burgers Just 67¢ Every Wednesday & Sunday
Through April 30th, McDonald’s is offering up 67¢ Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers every Sunday & Wednesday, and 99¢ 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets on Mondays!
Note that these offers are available exclusively in the app at participating McDonald’s locations and have a limit of 1 use per account.
Grab this deal on Sundays & Wednesdays…
McDonald’s Hamburger or Cheeseburger $2.29
Use $0.67 Hamburgers or Cheeseburgers offer
Final cost 67¢!
And this deal on Mondays…
McDonald’s 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets $3.79
Use the $0.99 6-Piece Chicken McNuggets offer
Final cost 99¢!
Wendy’s: Score a FREE Jr. Frosty Every Day Through December
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.
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.
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: Score ANY Subway Footlong Sub for Just $6.99
Through March 31st, head over to Subway where Sub Club members (free to join) can score ANY Footlong Sub for only $6.99 at participating restaurants when you use the promo code 699FL at checkout! It even works on pricier subs like the Five-Meat Italian (formerly known as “The Beast”) and Subway’s Breakfast Subs!
Subway Footlong Sub $8.99+
Use promo code 699FL
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
*Check out more Subway promo codes here.
Domino’s: Any Pizza Only $9.99 (Up to 7 Toppings)
Through April 6th, Domino’s is offering ANY pizza with up to 7 toppings for just $9.99! Note that this offer is available online only and excludes XL and specialty pizzas; parmesan-stuffed crust will be extra.
Note that prices and participation may vary by location.
Panera: Save with $4.99 Mix & Match Menu + $5/ Month Sip Club Trial
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!
Through March 31st, NEW Panera Bread Sip Club members can score their first 3 months for just $5/month (regularly $14.99/month)! This sippable subscription lets you enjoy any size or flavor of hot or iced coffee, tea, or fountain soda for FREE 😱—every two hours, every day. Dining in? You’ll also get unlimited refills, so the cup truly never runs dry.
*Note that charges for select add-ons do apply, but Milk, Skim Milk, Almond Milk, Half & Half, and Sweeteners are included!
Hip Tip: You can cancel anytime! If you don’t cancel before your renewal date, your stored payment method will be charged $14.99/month plus tax. Cancel easily online or via the Panera Bread app.
Sonic: Try the NEW All-American Smasher Meal for only $6!
And that’s not the only tasty deal on the menu! You can score their new All-American Smasher Meal for only $6! Build your perfect trio with a juicy burger, a side, and a drink, all for just six bucks. Now that’s a drive-in deal worth cruising for.
Looking for more Sonic specials?
Check the “deals” section in the 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!
Pizza Hut: $10 Any Large Pizza w/ Up to 3 Toppings
Swing by Pizza Hut where you can grab yourself (and your friends!) any Large Pizza with up to 3 toppings for only $10 when you opt for carryout!
On Tuesdays only, head to your local Pizza Hut to score $3 Personal Pan Pizzas! You can order up to six for carryout only. Note that this offer is only available at participating Pizza Hut locations, so you may want to call ahead to be sure your location is offering it.
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.
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!
$50 Texas Roadhouse eGift Card $47.50 (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!
Papa Murphy’s: $9.99 Large Papa’s Picks Pizzas
Head to PapaMurphys.com to score $9.99 Large Papa’s Picks pizzas! Choose from Double Shredded Pepperoni or 4-Cheese, available on Large Thin or Original Crust, all for just $9.99 each. Feeding a bigger crew? Upgrade to a Family Size for only $3 more and dinner is handled.🍕✨
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.
Not only have they expanded their entree options, but you get an appetizer and a drink too, starting at just $10.99!
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!
Denny’s: Slammin’ Meal Deals Start at Just $5.99
Head over to Denny’s for a new selection of meal deals starting at just $5.99 and 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
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!
Note that these meals will be available for dine-in only at participating locations.
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 – 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.
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!
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!
Does this mean you can only get 1 cheeseburger for that price? Or order a bunch but only use the deal once?
Hi Emily! Usually with these offers, you’ll get just one cheeseburger for that price when you use the deal, but you might check back once the offer appears in your app to be sure. ❤️
With the Arby’s box meal for $7.99 you can also choose a Fish Sandwich.
Great to know that’s an option, Kim! Thank you!