Best Cheap Eats This Week: FREE Shake Shack Burgers, White Castle Sliders & More
We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!
With the holiday season right around the corner, we all know that after-school activities, sports, and fun events can take over our schedules, making it tough to whip up family dinners. But don’t stress!
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:
Shake Shack – FREE Burger with a $10 Order!
Through December 24th, head to Shake Shack where you can score a different FREE burger with any purchase of $10 or more every day! To snag the offer use code BURGERBLITZ when ordering online or in-store at kiosks.
Check out these Shake Shack deals:
- 12/20 – FREE Black Truffle Burger with an order of $10 or more
- 12/21 – FREE Bacon Cheeseburger with an order of $10 or more
- 12/22 – FREE Avocado Bacon Burger with any order of $10 or more
- 12/23 – FREE SmokeShack with any order of $10 or more
- 12/22 – FREE ShackBurger with any order of $10 or more
Don a Santa hat and head to participating White Castle locations between December 21st and December 24th.🎅🏻 For wearing the hat to the restaurant, you can score 3 FREE Original Sliders or a FREE Small Coffee or Soft Drink. You can claim one deal per customer per day.
Still hungry? Order a $5 Sloppy Joe Combo! It comes with 2 Sloppy Joe Sliders, 1 Small Soft Drink, and 1 Small Fry. Mix ‘N Match your sliders. You can choose between a Sloppy Joe, Spicy Joe, and a Smoky Joe.
Plus don’t forget to download the White Castle Rewards app. For a limited time, you’ll score $5 off your next mobile order just for signing up for the program.
Dunkin’ Donuts – Free Donut Wednesdays are Back + New Holiday Drinks & Weekly Specials!
Through December 25th, Dunkin’ Rewards members can take advantage of Free Donut Wednesdays! Just buy any drink, and you can claim a FREE classic donut with your purchase (limit 1 per member, Wednesdays only).
Dunkin’s NEW 2024 winter holiday menu is officially available nationwide! This year, Dunkin’ is spreading holiday cheer with an assortment of new menu items and bringing back some unforgettable fan faves.
Plus, Dunkin’ Rewards members can look forward to these weekly deals through December 30th:
- Through 12/16: $1 off order of 25-count Munchkins or Half-Dozen Donuts
- 12/17 – 12/23: $2 Medium Hot Chocolate
- 12/24 – 12/30: $2 order of 10-count Munchkins
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 – $1 Chicken Nuggets, Free Fries, & More!
McDonald’s has lots of offers for new and current app users!
- For a limited time, new app users can score a FREE 10-piece McNugget with your first $1 purchase!
- Once per week through December 30th, app users can snag a 10-piece McNugget for just $1!
- Through December 31st, you can also get a FREE Medium Fry every single Friday when you make at least a $1 purchase using the app.
Burger King – FREE Cheesy Tots or Fries with $1 Purchase
For a limited time, head to Burger King where Burger King Rewards members can score special daily deals and BK SWAG releases all weekend:
- 12/20 – FREE 4-Piece Cheesy Tots with $1 Purchase (valid through the app or online)
- 12/21 – Sesame Seed Bun Mittens & Beanie SWAG is available to purchase
- 12/22 – FREE Delivery with a $5 order
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
- Free Fries w/ any $1 purchase (limit once per week)
- $4.99 Double Cheeseburger & Small Fries
- $6.99 8-Piece Chicken Fries & Large Fries
- $7.99 Original Chicken Sandwich, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Whopper, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Impossible Whopper, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Royal Crispy Chicken, Small Fries, & Small Soft Drink
- $8.99 Whopper Jr. 2-Count & 2 Small Fries
- $9.99 Double Whopper & Small Fries
- $10.99 Bacon King & Small Fries
- $15.99 Whopper Meal for Two (2 Whoppers, 2 Small Fries, & 2 Small Soft Drinks)
- $22 Bundle w/ 2 Whoppers, 2 Original Chicken Sandwiches, & 2 8-Piece Chicken Nuggets
- $30 Ultimate Bundle w/ 2 Whoppers, 2 Original Chicken Sandwiches, 16-Piece Chicken Nuggets, 2 Small Fries, and 2 Small Drinks
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.
Exclusive Burger King Discount for Walmart+ Members Now Available!
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!
Get more details and sign up for a Walmart+ Membership here!
Little Caesar’s – Large 2-Topping Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza for Just $10.49
For a limited time, Little Caesar’s is offering a large 2-topping Stuffed Crazy Crust pizza for just $10.49 when you order online or in the app and use promo code TOPITUP at checkout! It’s available for carry-out or delivery!
Little Caesar’s Large 2-Topping Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza $12.49
Use promo code TOPITUP
Final cost $10.49!
*Note that Stuffed Crust Round and Round are excluded.
There are even more Little Caesars deals to score with these promo codes…
- PUFFSDELIVERED – FREE Crazy Puffs with your delivery order of $30 or more (exp. 1/5)
- STUFFEDBUNDLE – Stuffed Crazy Crust, Crazy Puffs, & Caesar Wings (exp. 1/5)
- PIZZADUO – 20% off any Pizza w/ any Stuffed Crazy Crust Pizza (exp. 1/5)
- 5OFF30 – $5 off your online order of $30 or more (exp. 1/5)
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.
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!
Or use these other promo codes to save at Red Robin…
- HOLIDAY – 20% off holiday catering (exp. 1/4)
- KIDSMEAL50 – 50% off a kids’ meal every Wednesday
Starbucks – FREE Coffee for NEW Starbucks Rewards Members!
Through January 1st, when you join Starbucks Rewards (free to join) you can score a free drink with a qualifying purchase during your first week!
Note that this offer is valid only for new Starbucks Rewards members and good for 7 days from sign-up, at participating stores. This offer is valid for a handcrafted menu-sized beverage with a qualifying purchase ($8 max value).
Wendy’s – Frosty Key Tags are BACK!
Starting December 9th, Frosty Key Tags are BACK!
For just $3 you can purchase a tag that will give you access to one FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase for the entire duration of 2025 (valid 1/1/25 – 12/31/25). 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. 💕
These Frosty passes will be sold through February 16, 2025, but to make the most of the offer, we recommend you grab yours sooner rather than later.
Plus, check your app for these offers:
- $3.99 Spicy or Classic Chicken Sandwich (exp. 12/30)
- $3 Off Any Purchase of $15 or more (exp. 1/20)
- $2 off a Premium Combo (exp. 1/20)
- $1 Small Chili w/ Purchase (exp. 12/16)
- $2 off a Salad or Salad Combo (exp. 12/30)
Subway – 6″ Sub, Small Drink, & Chips or 2 Cookies Meal Just $6.49
Through December 26th, head over to Subway where you can score a 6″ Sub, Small Drink & Chips (or two Cookies) Meal for only $6.49 when you use promo code 649MEAL at checkout. You can also score a FREE 6″ sub with any $25 gift card purchase through the end of the year.
Keep in mind that this deal is valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).
Use this Subway promo code to snag this deal…
6″ Sub, Small Drink & Chips (or two Cookies) Meal as low as $9.18
Use Subway coupon code 649MEAL
Final cost $6.49!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location.
Domino’s – FREE Medium 2-Topping Pizza w/ Purchase
Through January 19th, 2025, Domino’s Rewards members who place an online order of $7.99 or more will score a FREE medium 2-topping pizza, available for redemption from their Domino’s Rewards account.
How To Score a FREE Medium Pizza (aka Emergency Pizza):
- Sign up to be Domino’s Rewards member
- Place a delivery order online or a digital carryout order of $7.99 or more.
- Once the order is confirmed, you will automatically receive a Domino’s Emergency Pizza under “My Deals & Rewards” in your Domino’s Rewards account.
- Be sure to redeem your reward within 30 days.
Find more Domino’s deals by searching their coupons page.
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 Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!
All Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in Einstein Bros Bagels Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
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!
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.
Not part of the Schmear Society Rewards program? Sign up for a free account today and you’ll get free Unlimited Free Coffee for the rest of the month. Any purchase will unlock the reward for the next calendar month. You’ll also score a free bagel and shmear just for signing up.
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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