Score Cheap Eats This Week Including $1 DQ Cones, FREE Drinks, Bagels, & 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:
Swig: FREE Energy Drinks on 8/22
This Saturday, August 22nd, is Free Swig Energy Day, and you can stop by any participating Swig location to score a FREE 16 oz Swig Energy drink!
Even better, no purchase is required — just show up anytime from open to close on August 22nd and grab your free drink!
The offer is limited to one FREE Swig Energy drink per person present and is valid on drive-thru and lobby orders only (not valid on DoorDash or mobile pickup orders). That means everyone in your group can score their own freebie as long as they’re there with you!
Swig Energy drinks are fully customizable, so you can choose from different flavors and add-ins to create your perfect pick-me-up.
Einstein Bros: FREE Kids Pumpkin Bagel on 8/22
Einstein Bros. is bringing back its Pumpkin Bagel & Pumpkin Shmear for the first time in seven years and the full fall menu arrives on August 26th.
Even sweeter, on August 22nd, kids 7 and younger can score a FREE Pumpkin Bagel & Pumpkin Shmear with any purchase! Just mention the “Pumpkin Kids offer” at checkout. Valid in-bakery at participating locations, limit one per child, up to five per transaction.
Dairy Queen: Dipped Cone for Just $1
Through August 23rd, head to Dairy Queen where rewards members (free to join) can score a Small Dipped Cone for only $1!
To find this offer, open your Dairy Queen app and look in the Deals menu. You can redeem it in a mobile order or scan it at the restaurant; limit 1.
Hungry for a full meal? Score a $7 Meal Deal, with your choice of a 3-Piece Crispy Chicken Strip Meal or an Original Cheeseburger Meal, plus regular fries, a dipping sauce, a 21oz drink, and a sundae to finish it all off. You can also upgrade to a Blizzard treat for only $2 more.
A&W: BOGO Crispy Chicken Sandwiches
Through August 23rd, head to a participating A&W Restaurant where you can buy one Crispy, Deluxe, or Nashville Hot Chicken Sandwich and get another one FREE, upon request!
That means you can grab a friend and split the savings (or try two different flavors to decide which one is your fave)!
Keep in mind that this offer is only available at participating A&W locations, so availability may vary.
Wendy’s: $1 Frostys Are Back Through August 23rd
Through August 23rd, head to participating Wendy’s locations and grab a small Classic Chocolate or Vanilla Frosty for just $1! It’s the perfect excuse to cool off with a sweet summer treat without spending much.
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You’ll be able to score this sweet treat in-restaurant, at the drive-thru, through the Wendy’s app, or on Wendys.com (note that delivery orders are excluded).
Starbucks: 12 FREE Scoops of Mango-Pineapple Popping Pearls per Drink
Through August 24th, head to Starbucks and score FREE Mango-Pineapple Popping Pearls with every eligible iced handcrafted beverage purchase!
Hip Tip: You can score up to 12 FREE scoops of popping pearls per eligible beverage (yes, that’s a whopping twelve scoops!) —while supplies last!
Consider adding these juicy, tropical popping pearls to an iced black tea, iced green tea, lemonade, or any other qualifying iced drink. Simply request them from your barista or add the customization when ordering through the Starbucks app.
Note that ready-to-drink beverages, bottled beverages, and iced coffee beverages are excluded. No substitutions are allowed, and availability may vary by location.
Whataburger: 76¢ Signature Chicken Sandwich on August 26th
Whataburger is celebrating its 76th birthday, and Rewards members (free to join) can celebrate with a 76¢ Signature Chicken Sandwich (entrée only) from 5 to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, August 26th!
KFC: BOGO FREE Big Box Meals
Through August 28th, dash over to KFC where Rewards Members (free to join) can snag buy 1, get 1 FREE Big Boxes when you redeem an offer in the deals section of the website or app!
Plus, you can take the guesswork out of weeknight dinners with KFC’s $10 Bucket of the Day lineup! Be sure to redeem the offer in the Deals section of the website or in the app so you can snag this awesome price!
Here is the weekly schedule:
- Monday & Friday – 24-Piece Chicken Nuggets & 4 Sauces
- Tuesday – 8-Piece Drums & Thighs Bucket
- Wednesday – 10 Wings & 2 Sauces
- Thursday – 8 Tenders & 4 Sauces
Plus, for an extra charge, you can add sides, biscuits, and drinks to make it a meal! Note that pricing and participation may vary.
Plus, don’t miss these hot offers…
- 20% Off 6pc Taste of KFC Family Meal
- 20% Off Original Recipe 12pc Chicken Bucket
- $6 – Taste of KFC 2-Piece Meal
- $12 – Taste of KFC 4-Piece Meal
- $15 – 5pc Chicken Combo
Little Caesars: Large Pizzas Only $4.99 Each
Through September 13th, Little Caesars is bringing back its popular deal to score TWO large 1-topping pizzas for $9.98 when you use the promo code PIZZAPIZZA at checkout – online or in the app!
Buy 2 Little Caesars Large 1-Topping Custom Round Pizzas as low as $5.99 each
Total = $11.98
Use promo code PIZZAPIZZA
Final cost $9.99 total – just $4.99 each!
*Note that prices and availability may vary by location.
Looking for more ways to save at Little Caesars?
- 5OFF30 – $5 off an order of $30 or more
- DELIVERY4YOU – $4 off a delivery order of $24 or more
*Available at participating stores.
Moe’s Southwest Grill: FREE Kids Meal Through September
Through September 30th, head to Moe’s Southwest Grill where Rewards members can score a FREE Kid’s Meal with the purchase of an adult entree!
To redeem online or in the app, you’ll need a Moe Rewards account and must apply the reward at checkout. The reward will be available every Saturday and expires the following Friday.
Subway: $5 Doritos Hot Honey Nachos
Participating Subway locations are rolling out the limited-time Hot Honey Signature ‘Swicy’ Collection featuring loaded Doritos nachos and two new toasted subs.
The collection is available to order through October 26th in participating restaurants, on Subway.com, and through the Subway App.
Smashburger: FREE Kids Meals Every Wednesday
Parents, mark your calendars because kids eat FREE every Wednesday at Smashburger! Bring the family in on Wednesdays, and kids 12 and under can score a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side & drink).
It’s the perfect excuse to skip the kitchen and let someone else handle dinner! Note that this offer is for dine-in only, so round up the kiddos and head in for a budget-friendly family meal!
Plus, students & teachers can score $1 fries or tots at Smashburger this September! From September 1st-30th, Smashburger will be giving students of any grade, including college students, plus teachers, administrators, and faculty a tasty deal: $1 Smashfries or Smash Tots with any purchase! Even better, you can choose from regular Fries, Smashfries, Smash Tots, Scorchin’ Hot Fries, or Scorchin’ Hot Tots.
The offer will be available in-restaurant only at participating Smashburger locations nationwide. Just be sure to bring your valid student ID or school staff ID to redeem. The offer is limited to one redemption per customer, per transaction.
Cracker Barrel: $9.99 Crispy Chicken Meals + FREE Kids Toys!
Cracker Barrel is now offering a new lineup of Crispy Homestyle Chicken Deals for only $9.99!
Enjoy their original hand-breaded chicken as an entrée served with 2 Country Sides and a choice of warm buttermilk biscuits or corn muffins, or as a sandwich served on a toasted buttermilk bun with pickles, Duke’s Real Mayonnaise, and a choice of 1 Country Side.
Or, you can turn up the flavor by getting your chicken loaded or sauced! Choose from these new selections…
- Maple Bacon Homestyle Chicken
- BBQ Smokestack Homestyle Chicken
- Nashville Hot Homestyle Chicken
- Honey Butter Homestyle Chicken
The FREE Kids Toy promotion is back!
Between August 18th and September 7th, or while supplies last, kids can receive 1 of 6 squishy B’loonie Petz toy characters with the purchase of a dine-in adult entrée and Kid’s Meal! Alternatively, kids can receive $5 off a select retail toy from the Old Country Store.
Note that there is a total of 6 free toy items per check.
McDonald’s: $2 Breakfast Sandwich & McChicken Meal Deal for $5
For a limited time, head to McDonald’s where you can score a $2 McDonald’s Breakfast Sandwich when you use the coupon found in the app!
Just be sure to select this coupon from the pop-up or under the “Rewards & Deals” section within the app, and add your sandwich to your cart through the coupon.
You can choose from the following sandwiches:
- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese biscuit
- Bacon, Egg, & Cheese McGriddles
- Egg McMuffin
- Sausage Egg McMuffin
- Sausage, Egg, & Cheese McGriddles
Note that this coupon has a limit of 1 use per person per week and cannot be combined with any other offers. Pricing may vary by location.
McDonald’s is also currently offering a McChicken Meal Deal for just $5! Note that the price and availability may vary by location.
You can find this offer under the Meal Deals & Under $3 tab on their lunch or dinner menu if ordering online or in the app, and it includes:
- McChicken Sandwich
- Small French Fries
- Chicken McNuggets 4-piece w/ Sauce
- Small Drink
Plus, you can opt for a McDouble instead of the McChicken Sandwich for just $1 more!
Texas Roadhouse: Steak Dinner for Just $12.99
Did you know that Texas Roadhouse has an Early Dine menu featuring $12.99 meal deals?! This special price is available from 3:00 pm to 5:00 pm Monday through Thursday, and until 2:00 pm Friday through Sunday.
For just $12.99, you’ll get your choice of 11 entrees, two sides, and the chain’s famous freshly baked bread.
This deal would make a satisfying weekend lunch or a perfect early dinner on busy weeknights! Note that the Early Dine menu is available for dine-in only, and not valid on holidays or with other offers.
IHOP: NEW $6 Meals
Looking for a cheap lunch or dinner? Head over to IHOP where you can score select value meals for JUST $6 at participating locations!
These deals are available every day, at any time! Note that in some locations, the meals are $7.
You can choose from a BLT, Breakfast Faves Combo, Ham & Cheese Omelette, French Toast Breakfast, or a House Scramble!
Outback Steakhouse: 3-Course Meals From $14.99
For a limited time, head to Outback Steakhouse where you can enjoy a 3-course meal starting at just $14.99!
You’ll get your choice of soup or salad, a select entrée with a classic side, and finish it all off with a slice of New York-style cheesecake!
Note that this offer is valid for dine-in only, and prices may vary by location.
Chipotle: Score $10 off a Build-Your-Own Chipotle Kit
If you’re feeding a family, for a limited time, you can score $10 off Chipotle’s Build-Your-Own Chipotle Kit order with promo code TRYBYOC in the Chipotle app or on their website. Price and availability may vary by location.
These digital-only family meals serve 4–6 and are ready in as little as 15 minutes, so they are perfect for holiday gatherings.
Denny’s: Under $10 Budget Friendly Meal Deals
Head over to Denny’s for a new selection of meal deals for under $10, available all day, every day!
Check out these slammin’ new budget-friendly meals…
- 2-Egg Breakfast Slam
- Diner QP
- Everyday Value Slam
- Double Diner QP
- Super Slam
- Spicy All-American Slamwich
- 6 oz. Sirloin Steak & Eggs
- 6 oz. Sirloin Steak
- Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Pretzel Bagel
- Buffalo Chicken Sandwich
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 the price may vary by location.
Chili’s: Chili’s Party Platter Triple Dipper for $57.99 (Feeds 8)
Planning a party, game-day get-together, or family movie night? Head over to Chili’s where you can order its popular Triple Dipper in a party size that serves up to eight people for $57.99!
Note that the price may vary by location.
You can build your platter with your choice of three favorite appetizers like Big Mouth Bites, Boneless Wings, Chicken Crispers, Fried Mozzarella, or Southwestern Eggrolls. You can even double up or triple up if you prefer. Some appetizer choices or customizations may cost extra, depending on your location.
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!
Olive Garden: Lunches from $9.99
Head on over to Olive Garden where they are offering 10 Lunch-Sized Favorite Meals for as low as $9.99!
Note that lunch Items are available Mon-Fri until 3PM, and may vary by location.
Discounted Restaurant Gift Cards: $50 eGift Card Only $43
For a limited time, head to Giftory.com where you can score select restaurant eGift Card for just $43 when you use our exclusive promo codes at checkout!
$50 Cheesecake Factory Gift Card $47.50
Use promo code CF43
Final cost $43!
Plus, grab the following $50 gift cards for $44 or less with these promo codes:
- OLIVE44 – Olive Garden
- RL43 – Red Lobster
- 5GUYS43 – Five Guys
- TXRH43 – Texas Roadhouse
- DBGAME42 – Dave & Busters
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.
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.
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.
Red Robin: NEW $17.99 Dinner Deal w/ 2 Entrées + Appetizer or Dessert
For a limited time, Red Robin is serving up a new Dinner Double Feature which includes two half-portion entrées, coleslaw, a Bottomless Side, and your choice of a select appetizer or dessert – all for just $17.99!
This is great for grabbing a meal for dinner and having leftovers for lunch the next day. Plus, there are 180 possible combinations!
Here’s what you can choose from…
For just $17.99, you can choose two half-portion entrées from options including:
- Crispy Chicken Strips with Ranch
- Frank’s RedHot Buzz Sauce Crispy Chicken Strips with Bleu Cheese dressing
- Crispy Fried Shrimp with Cocktail Sauce
- Whiskey River BBQ Chicken Breast
- Whiskey River BBQ Ribs
AND you’ll get coleslaw and your choice of one Bottomless Side, including fries, chips, or broccoli.
Then choose a select appetizer or dessert, including Chips & Salsa, Crispy Fried Pickles, Pretzel Bites, Queso Fundido, a Warm Brownie Sundae, or a Warm Cookie Sundae.
*Note that this deal is for dine-in only 4pm to close.
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 that these meals will be available for dine-in only at participating locations.
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!
Don’t feel like cooking? Try these lazy dinner ideas!
Is there a way to check out the early dine menu at Texas Roadhouse?
Hi Pamala! I’m not seeing it online. Since this menu is only available for dine in you might need to call your location to see what they offer as it can vary by location. Hope this helps! 💗