Best Cheap Eats This Week | Chili’s, Dairy Queen, Olive Garden, & 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:
Chili’s: Big 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!
Dairy Queen: $1 Dairy Queen Dipped Cone!
Through May 31st, head to Dairy Queen where DQ Rewards Members (free to join) can score a $1 small dipped cone when you use the coupon found inside the app!
Dairy Queen Small Dipped Cone $2.99
Use the in-app coupon (exp 5/31)
Final cost $1!
*Note that regular prices may vary by location.
Shake Shack: FREE Burger All Month Long!
Through May 31st, in celebration of National Burger Month, Shake Shack will be offering a single ShackBurger for free when you spend $10 and use promo code FREEBURGER at checkout in the app, online, or at a kiosk in-store!
Score a FREE ShackBurger through May 31st…
Buy 1 ShackBurger Single Burger $7.99
Buy 1 Mac & Cheese $5.99
Buy 1 Regular Vanilla Shake $5
Total = $18.98
Use promo code FREEBURGER
Final cost $10.99 total!
*Note that prices may vary by region.
HIP TIP: Currently living the keto lifestyle? Our Keto Shake Shack Burger recipe needs to be on your dinner rotation!
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!
Even better, you can order your meal to go with FREE delivery when you use promo code OGDELIVERS at checkout!
Note that lunch Items are available Mon-Fri until 3PM, and may vary by location.
Check out this delivery option for an easy meal:
Soup, Salad and 2 Breadsticks Lunch $9.99
Use promo code OGDELIVERS (for free delivery)
Final cost $9.99 delivered!
*Note that there will be a small service fee added
Applebee’s: All you can eat boneless Wings, Riblets, and Shrimp!
For a limited time only, Applebee’s is back with all you can eat boneless wings, riblets, and double crunch shrimp, along with endless fries – all for only $15.99!
Note that this offer is valid for dine-in only, at participating locations!
Grubhub: Gold Days Sale event for Plus Members
Through May 31st, Grubhub is dishing out over $5 million in freebies and deals, including free menu items and BOGO offers from popular restaurants as part of their Gold Days sale.
Grubhub+ members get exclusive access to four full weeks of their biggest, most crave-worthy deals, so it’s the perfect time to treat yourself (and maybe share… or not 😏).
Check out all the savings members can score through 5/31…
- Week 3 (thru 5/24):
- Starbucks: $10 off $20+ order
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Buy 1, get 1 free wings with $20+ order
- Wendy’s: Free Baconator with $20+ order
- Jack in the Box: Buy 1, get 1 50% off Munchie Meal with $15+ order
- Week 4 (May 25–31):
- Popeyes: Free chicken sandwich with $15+ order
- Burger King: Buy 1, get 1 free Royal Crispy Chicken Sandwich with $15+ order
- Sweetgreen: Buy 1, get 1 free select bowls with $15+ order
- Jersey Mike’s: Buy 1, get 1 free turkey and provolone sub with $25+ order
Domino’s: Free Pizza Giveaway for Soccer Fans
Pizza-loving soccer fans, this one’s for you! Domino’s is giving away over 60,000 FREE Emergency Pizzas to Rewards members (free to join) if a player on the U.S. soccer team gets hit with a red card during a match.
Just head here to register by June 10th for your chance to score a free medium 2-topping pizza, a $15+ value, if the dreaded red card happens.
Even if you don’t win a pizza, you’ll still score an offer for 20% off regularly priced menu items!
KFC: New Taste of KFC $5.99 2-Piece Box + More
For a limited time, head to KFC where Rewards Members (free to join) can score a $5.99 Taste of KFC 2-Piece deal, featuring 2 pieces of dark meat chicken, mashed potatoes, gravy, and a biscuit! Be sure to redeem the offer before ordering.
Select rewards members may also be able to redeem KFC’s new 5 for $5 Tenders Meal, featuring 5 chicken tenders and 2 dipping sauces! Not that this offer is only available in select areas.
Plus, check out these $10 Bucket Deals of the Day:
- Monday: 24-piece nuggets w/ four sauces
- Tuesday: 8-piece drums & thighs
- Wednesday: 10 wings w/ two sauces
- Thursday: 8 tenders w/ four sauces
- Friday: 24-piece nuggets w/ four sauces
Plus, make any of these a meal with these upgrades:
- 2 individual sides & 2 biscuits for $5
- 2 large sides & 4 biscuits for $10
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.
Pizza Hut: ANY Large Pizza Up to 3 Toppings Just $10
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.
Enrollment is officially open in the BOOK IT! Summer of Stories program from Pizza Hut! And it’s such a fun way to turn summer reading into yummy rewards (hello, FREE pizza!).
This program is back, starting June 1st and running through August, letting kids earn free Pizza Hut personal pan pizzas just for reading. Download the app, set reading goals, and kids who read at least 20 minutes a day for 15 days can score up to FIVE free pizzas per family each month! 🍕
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.
Even better, through June 21st, when you buy a BWW $50 online gift card, you’ll score a $10 digital bonus card delivered right to your inbox.
Subway: Subway Footlong Sub for Just $6.99!
Through June 2nd, head over to Subway where Sub Club members (free to join) can score a Footlong Sub for only $6.99 at participating restaurants with promo code 699FL at checkout! Valid via online orders or through the Subway Mobile App.
Subway Footlong Sub as much as $11.49
Use promo code 699FL
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
*Check out more Subway promo codes here.
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!
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!
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…
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.
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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