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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!

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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:

Domino’s: Any Pizza Only $9.99 (Up to 7 Toppings)

Hands carrying two large Domino's pizza boxes

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, and this deal only applies to carryout orders.


Papa Murphy’s: $9.99 Large Papa’s Picks Pizzas

boy holding a Papa Murphy's bag and 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.🍕✨


Panera: Save with $4.99 Mix & Match Menu + $5/ Month Sip Club Trial

panera mix and match items

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!

woman holding a coffee and tray of drinks from panera

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: Buy One, Get One Free Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys

a footlong sonic chili cheese coney

Hungry and on a budget?  🌭😋 Through March 1st, head to Sonic Drive-In where you can score Buy One, Get One FREE Footlong Quarter Pound Coneys when you use the reward in the Sonic App (Apple App Store or Google Play Store)! Even better, this meaty BOGO makes feeding your hunger (or sharing with a friend) a whole lot cheaper!

Best of all, this reward can be redeemed once per week through 3/1!

Don’t miss this tasty deal:

Buy 2 Quarter Pound Coneys $5.99 each
Total = $11.98
Use your BOGO Free Footlong Coney reward
Final cost $5.99 total!

*Note that pricing may vary by location.

fries, a burger carton, and a red slushie from Sonic on a table outdoors

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!


IHOP: FREE Buttermilk Pancakes Short Stack 3/3

Family sitting at a table eating short stacks of pancakes

March 3rd from 7am to 8pm local time, IHOP will be offering a FREE short stack of Buttermilk Pancakes in celebration of National Pancake Day!

Note that this promotion is for dine-in only, and no additional purchase is needed! 🙌 While there, you can also donate for the Month of Giving to Feeding America.

A Display of IHOP Gift Cards

For a limited time, head to Costco.com where you can score Four $25 eGift Cards for just $79.99.

Not a Costco member? Join now to score this deal and others year-round!

Make the most of your eGift cards and be sure to sign up for IHOP’s Rewards Program, called the International Bank of Pancakes. We definitely recommend that you do, because you can earn a very generous return on your investment!

You’ll get one PanCoin for every $5 you spend, and it only takes 3 PanCoins to earn a free Buttermilk Short Stack! Other rewards include burgers, breakfast combos, omelettes, and more!


Texas Roadhouse: $50 eGift Card Only $43

hand holding up a yellow Texas Roadhouse gift card

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!

Here’s how to get this deal:

$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!


Chili’s: Drink, App, AND Entree for Only $10.99

Woman smiling while holding food and drink from Chili's

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!

Check out all the tasty options you can choose from:

chilis 3 for me offerings

*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!


many taco bell items, burritos, tacos, etc. on purple staircase

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!

Check out the new Taco Bell $3 Luxe Menu lineup:

  • Beefy Potato Loaded Griller
  • Salted Caramel Churros
  • Avocado Ranch Chicken Stacker
  • Mini Taco Salad
  • Chips & Nacho Supreme Dip
  • Cheesy Double Beef Burrito
  • Spicy Potato Soft Taco
  • Cheesy Bean & Rice Burrito
  • 3-Cheese Chicken Flatbread Melt
  • Cheesy Roll Up

*Note that prices and availability may vary by location.


Denny’s: Slammin’ Meal Deals Start at Just $5.99

Several Plates of meals on a table including burgers, pancakes, and more

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…


Wendy’s: $4, $6, and $8 Biggie Value Meals

three wendys biggie value meals on table in store

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.

wendy's frosty key tag in hand in store

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.


Subway: Score a $6.99 Footlong

A hand holding a Subway footlong.

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!

Here’s how to grab an inexpensive meal…

Subway Footlong Sub $8.99+
Use promo code 699FL
Final cost $6.99!

*Note that pricing may vary by location.

Looking for more deals? Try these codes…

  • 6SUB – Get a 6″ sub for $3.99 with the purchase of a drink
  • 499SUB – Get a 6″ sub for $4.99 with the purchase of a drink
  • 5SUB – Get a 6″ sub for $5.99 with the purchase of a drink
  • 6INCHMEAL649 – 6″ meal for $6.49
  • 6INCHMEAL699 – 6″ meal for $6.99
  • 6INCHMEAL799 – 6″ meal for $7.99
  • FL699 – Footlong sub for $6.99
  • FL799 – Footlong sub for $7.99
  • FL899 – Footlong sub for $8.99
  • FL1299 – Get two footlong subs for $12.99
  • FL1399 – Get two footlong subs for $32.99
  • FL1699 – Get two footlong subs for $16.99
  • FLMEAL899 – Footlong meal for $8.99
  • FLMEAL999 – Footlong meal for $9.99
  • FLMEAL1099 – Footlong meal for $10.99

*Select codes require a Sub Club membership (free to join). Unless otherwise noted, all codes listed above expire on March 8th.


Pizza Hut: $10 Big New Yorker Pizza

lifting a big piece of pizza

For a limited time at participating locations, head to Pizza Hut where you can score their massive Big New Yorker Pizza for only $10!

Big New Yorker
Only $10!

*Note that pricing may vary by location

people pulling slices of Pepperoni Pizza from a Pizza Hut box

Through March 23rd at participating locations, Hut Rewards members (free to join) will snag a FREE Large 1-Topping Pizza on their next app order of $7.99 or more! Note that the free large pizza coupon will arrive in your Pizza Hut mobile app inbox within 48 hours after your purchase.

Note that the coupon expires 15 days after it is issued.

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.


Little Caesars: Detroit-Style Slices-N-Stix Only $4.99

a woman holding a box of Detroit-style Slices-n-Stix

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? 

  • SAVEWITHSTIX – 20% off a large classic w/ order of Detroit-style Slices-n-Stix
  • BIGBUNDLE – $17.99 bundle of two Classic Pizzas, Crazy Bread, and  2-Liter
  • BREADBONUS – 99¢ Crazy Bread with your order of Detroit-style Slices-n-Stix
  • PIZZASAVER – 20% off any pizza w/ your order of another pizza
  • 3OFF18 – $3 off your order of $18 or more
  • PERFECTPAIR – 50% off Italian Cheese Bread w/ your order of any pizza

*Available at participating stores. 


Arby’s: $7.99 Meat & 3 Meal Deal

meat and 3 meal on table in store

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.


Red Robin: NEW Value Menu

Big YUMMM Deals Value Menu items on table in restaurant

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!

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.
  • $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. 

Burger and fries from Red Robin

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?

kids eating at Red Robin

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…

sams club pizza slice menu item, one of the best food deals

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!

A Costco Hot Dog with mustard and relish on it

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 cut in half sitting on table, one of our favorite food deals

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!


About the writer:

Cara has a Bachelor’s Degree from Northwestern State University, with a background in writing about food, culture, and beauty.


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