Best Cheap Eats This Week | FREE Chipotle Entree, FREE Subway Footlong & 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 1-Year Grubhub membership!
Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Chipotle: FREE Entrée w/ Burrito Purchase on 12/13
On Saturday, December 13th, starting at 4 PM local time, make plans to head into your local Chipotle where Rewards Members (free to join) can snag a FREE entrée when you buy a burrito!
Just head into a participating U.S. restaurant from 4 PM to close to score your BOGO deal; no code is needed!
Keep in mind this BOGO offer is valid in-restaurant only and limited to 5 free entrées per transaction. The offer excludes catering, mobile, online, and delivery orders, and kids meals don’t count as entrée purchases.
Mark your calendar for the next BOGO offer:
- December 20 – Wear your “most extra” holiday sweater in-restaurant and BOGO any entree
But the perks don’t stop there! Rewards Members are getting the culinary equivalent of stocking stuffers all month long: free chips, guac, double protein, and more! Just check your wallet to “unwrap” your gift!
Chipotle is also using the season to spread some real good. Through December 22, anyone ordering on the app or website can round up their total to support No Kid Hungry.
Subway: FREE Footlong for 200,000 Disney+ Subscribers
While supplies last, 200,000 lucky Disney+ subscribers who are also Subway Club members can score a FREE footlong from Subway!
To claim yours, just log into your MyDisney account and grab the offer from the 12 Days of Perks page. Then hop over to Subway.com or the Subway app, sign into your Sub Club account, add your footlong to the cart, and the offer will auto-apply at checkout. Easy, delicious, and totally free! 🍞✨
Note this offer requires an active Disney+ subscription and you must be a Subway Club Rewards member and logged into your account in order to qualify for and redeem this offer. (exp. 2/28)
Also, through January 9th, Subway is offering Sub Club members Footlong Subs for just $6.99 when you use promo code FTL699 at checkout.
Read more about the new Sub Club and all of its benefits HERE!
Here is what your deal could look like…
Subway Footlong Sub as low as $9.49
Use promo code FTL699
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that pre-coupon pricing will vary by item and location.
Plus, you can earn a FREE Footlong with a gift card purchase! Through December 31st, you can get a free Footlong Sub for every $50 Subway gift card purchased. Note that there’s a limit of four Footlongs awarded per order, and you’ll be emailed a QR code to redeem your Footlong within 48 hours of your gift card purchase.
Looking for more deals? Try these codes…
- SIXINCHSUB – 6″ sub for just $3.99 (exp 1/9)
- 6INCHBOGO – Buy a Footlong sub & get a 6″ sub (exp 1/9)
- FTL699 – Footlong sub for just $6.99 (exp 1/9)
- FTL1299 – Two Footlong subs for just $12.99 (exp 1/9)
- 899MEAL – Footlong sub meal for just $8.99 (exp 1/9)
- 649MEAL – Footlong sub meal for just $6.49 (exp 1/9)
*Select codes require a Sub Club membership (free to join).
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.
Grubhub+ is Free for Amazon Prime Members:
Did you know that Amazon Prime Members get a free subscription to Grubhub+ (a $120 value) – just link your accounts!
Plus, through December 31st, Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can get $5 off their first order of $15+ when you use the promo code FIRSTORDER at checkout! Note that your total must be $15 before taxes/tips are added.
With a Grubhub+ membership, you can score unlimited free delivery and lower service fees on orders of $12+, 5% Grubhub+ credit back on pickup orders, and exclusive perks and rewards with every purchase.
Wendy’s: ANY Size Fountain Drink Just 25¢ w/ Purchase
Through December 15th, Wendy’s fans can grab a 25¢ any-size soft drink with purchase when you use the coupon found in the app under the “offers” section!
Grab your freebie with this deal idea through 10/28:
Buy Large Soft Drink $3.59
Buy Jr. Natural-Cut Fries $1.99
Total = $5.58
Less 25¢ Fountain Drink w/ purchase offer
Final cost $2.24 total!
*Price will vary by location.
Check out all the special offers you can get through the Wendy’s app…
- 25¢ Any Size Soft Drink w/ purchase (exp 12/15)
- $1 off Premium Combo (exp 12/15)
- $1 off Crispy Chicken Sandwich or 4-Piece Nuggets w/ $5 purchase (exp 12/15)
- $3 off qualifying purchase of $20 or more (exp 12/15)
*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.
Panera: 12 Days of Deals + Free $10 Bonus w/ $50 Gift Card Purchase
Through December 19th, head to your local Panera where MyPanera members (free to join) can take advantage of their 12 Days of Deals exclusively in the app! Just find the offer under “My Rewards & Offers” and click “Redeem” to use your offer.
Here is the daily MyPanera schedule:
- 12/12 – $2 off Whole Entree
- 12/13 – $2 off Espresso Drinks & Smoothies
- 12/14 – $2 off You Pick Two
- 12/15 – $2 off Whole Sandwich
- 12/16 – $2 off Whole Salad
- 12/17 – Free Bakery Treat with Pick Two
- 12/18 – $2 off Whole Entree
- 12/19 – $2 off Espresso Drinks & Smoothies
Even better, through December 20th, you can save $30 on your Panera Catering order of $150 or more when you use promo code CATER30 at checkout!
Snag a SWEET BONUS with a $50 gift card purchase this month…
Through December 31st, grab a bonus $10 when you buy a $50 Panera gift card. This offer is valid online only, and no promo code is needed to receive the discount. Note that the $10 bonus can be redeemed between January 1st and January 31st, 2026.
You can choose from eCards or physical cards with amounts ranging from $5 to $200. Note that if you choose a physical card, it will be delivered to your home within 5-7 days, and there is a 65¢ shipping charge.
These would be a perfect addition to a teacher’s Christmas gift or in a stocking!
Little Caesar’s: Large Custom Round 2-Topping Pizza Only $5.99
For a limited time, head over to Little Caesars where you can score a Large Custom Round 2-Topping Pizza for only $5.99 when you order online or through the app and use promo code TOPTHIS at checkout.
Order this pizza pizza deal and save…
Little Caesars Large 2-Topping Custom Round Pizza as low as $9.99
Use promo code TOPTHIS
Final cost $5.99!
Looking for more ways to save at Little Caesars?
Through February 9th, you can score 15% off your online order of $15+ when you use promo code TOUCHDOWN at checkout:
Buy Stuffed Crazy Crust Pepperoni $9.49
Buy Crazy Combo (Crazy Bread & Crazy Sauce) $4
Buy Caesar Dip – Butter Garlic Flavor 99¢
Buy Crazy Sauce $1
Total = $15.48
Use promo code TOUCHDOWN
Final cost $13.16
*Note that pre-coupon pricing will vary by item and location.
Texas Roadhouse: $50 Texas Roadhouse Gift Card ONLY $42!
For a limited time, head to Giftory.com where you can score a $50 Texas Roadhouse eGift Card for just $42 when you use our exclusive coupon code H2STXRH42 at checkout!
Here’s how to get this deal:
$50 Texas Roadhouse eGift Card $45 (reg. $50)
Use promo code H2STXRH42
Final cost $42!
*Only one coupon code may be used per order, so you may have to remove other codes first to score this deal.
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.
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!
Sonic: FREE Any Size Coke w/ Purchase
Through December 28th, head to Sonic where you can score a Free Coca-Cola Your Way with any purchase when you use the reward found in the Sonic App (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)!
Plus, you can choose from Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, or Coke Zero AND any Add-Ins are also included! Even sweeter, you can use this offer once per day!
Snag your free Coke w/ this idea…
Buy Sonic Large Coke w/ Any Add-Ins from $4.19
Buy Sonic Soft Pretzel Twist $1.99
Total = $6.18
Use your Free Coca-Cola Your Way reward
Final cost $1.99 total!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
Pizza Hut: $19.99 Triple Treat Box & More
Pizza Hut is bringing back its beloved Triple Treat Box for the holidays, featuring two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and a dessert in festive limited-edition packaging – starting at just $19.99!
Plus, every Tuesday, score a 1-topping Personal Pan Pizza for JUST $3 (regularly $6.19+) at participating locations. No promo code is needed, but this offer is valid for carryout only.
And every Wednesday, you can score 20 bone-in Lil’ Wings for $10 for carryout only (valid for any sauce or dry rub recipe)! This is the perfect excuse to take the night off from cooking dinner.
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).
Here’s how to snag these deals…
Pizza Hut Triple Treat Box
As low as $19.99!
Personal Pan 1-Topping Pizza
Only $3 every Tuesday (reg. $6.19)!
*There is a limit of 6 pizzas per customer at this price, so consider ordering the max of 6 pizzas and freezing any leftovers.
20 Lil’ Wings
Only $10 w/ carryout every Wednesday!
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.
IHOP: Score 20% Off Your Online Order + Gift Card Bonus
Looking to save on your next IHOP meal? Through February 4th score a $5 IHOP bonus gift card with your $25 IHOP gift card purchase – no promo code needed, as the bonus card is automatically added to your cart.
Here’s how to snag this gift card deal:
$25 IHOP Gift Card $25
Get free $5 IHOP Bonus Card
Final cost $25 total for $30 worth of IHOP gift cards!
*Note that the bonus card expires 2/24/26
Plus, you can still score 20% off your first online order with promo code IHOP20 at checkout.
Here’s how to use your IHOP coupon code:
IHOP World Famous Pancake Combo $10.99
Use promo code IHOP20 (20% off)
Final cost $8.79!
McDonald’s: Free Fry-Day
Through December 31st, McDonald’s is making every Friday a fry day by giving away a FREE order of large 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.
Red Robin: Big Yummm Burger Deal
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.
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!
Planning on grabbing Red Robin gift cards in-store this holiday season?
You’ll score Bonus Bucks offers with these gift card purchases:
- $5 Bonus Buck when you buy $30
- $10 Bonus Buck when you buy $50
- $25 Bonus Buck when you buy $100
Plus, you can mix and match gift card amounts and styles, as long as your total hits the threshold for that offer, you’ll get the matching Bonus Buck. Note this offer is available in-restaurant only.
Buying online instead?
Through December 31st, you’ll receive a $10 bonus buck for every $50 in egift and plastic gift card purchases made online through January 1st – no promo code necessary. Note that this offer is valid for online egift and plastic gift card purchases of $50-$500.
Your in-store or online gift card bonus buck deal could look like this:
Buy $50 Red Robin Gift Card
Get $10 Bonus Buck
Final cost $50 + $10 Bonus Buck!
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!
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!
Casey’s
Through Jan 3rd, 2026, Casey’s is offering 40% off any Pizza every Saturday!
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