Best Cheap Eats This Week | 7-Eleven, Buffalo Wild Wings, Applebees, & More
We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!
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:
7-Eleven: FREE Slurpee & Tongue Tattoo – Today Only!
Today, July 11th only, 7-Eleven is hosting Slurpee Day to celebrate its 98th birthday and offering free small Slurpees at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway, and Stripes locations nationwide! Select stores will also have free Slurpee-activated tongue “tattoos” (for rewards members).
Plus, mobile customers get $7.11 off a $20+ purchase with promo code 711DAY via the 7NOW Delivery app (valid on 7/11/25 only)!
Hip Tip: 7Rewards loyalty members will also get a coupon for another free small Slurpee when they scan their rewards information on July 11th.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Bottomless Apps Just $9.99 + More
Looking to feed the crew for less? For a limited time, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering bottomless apps starting at just $9.99 for dine-in only. Parties of up to four can select 2 appetizers at a time, including mozzarella sticks, onion rings, chips & salsa, hatch queso, & much more for endless rounds!
Note that for each party member over 4, an additional charge will apply and prices may be higher in select states, including AK, CA, HI, NY, OR & WA.
Every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings Rewards Members (free to join) can score 6-, 10-, or 15-count traditional wings and get one free for dine-in only! Note that you must provide a valid phone number associated with your rewards account for the offer to apply.
Not a member? You can score buy one, get one free boneless wings on Thursdays for takeout or delivery. Limit one per order.
Sonic: $1 Corndogs & $2 Hot Dogs All Month
Celebrate National Hot Dog Month with Sonic’s Dog Days of Summer! From July 1–31, SONIC is serving up weekly hot dog deals in the Sonic App.
Each week, app users can redeem one of the following tasty offers:
- $1 Corn Dog
- $2 All-American Dog
- $3 Footlong Quarter Pound Coney
These deals will refresh every Monday. Note, offers are app-exclusive, available for a limited time at participating locations, and cannot be combined with other promotions.
Need a drink with that? You can get half-price drinks anytime when you order ahead through the app!
Applebees: Endless Wings, Tenders & Riblets for $15.99
For a limited time only, Applebee’s is back with all you can eat endless boneless wings, chicken tenders, and riblets, along with their signature coleslaw and bottomless classic fries – all for only $15.99!
Note that this offer is valid for dine-in only, at participating locations!
Little Caesars: More for $9.99 Value Menu
Hop on over to Little Caesars where they are now offering a new “More for $9.99” value menu – online only!
Grab dinner on the cheap by choosing one of these 5 different pairings for just $9.99!
- Two Large Classic Pepperoni or Cheese Pizzas, or one of each flavor
- Classic Pepperoni Pizza and an order of Crazy Puffs
- Pretzel Crust Pizza with a Crazy Combo
- Crazy Puffs Party Pack with twelve Pepperoni or Cheese Crazy Puffs, or a combination of both
- New Fantastic Four-N-One Pizza with a Crazy Combo
Domino’s: 7-Topping Large Pizza Only $9.99
Through August 3rd, click over to Domino’s where you can score a small, medium, or large pizza with any crust (even gluten-free and New York Style) and your choice of toppings for just $9.99!
This offer excludes specialty and X-Large pizzas, but considering some custom pies can cost up to $34, this is a solid excuse to skip cooking.
Here’s what your deal could look like…
Large Hand-Tossed Pizza w/ Your Choice of Toppings regularly up to $33.99
Use the $9.99 Any Crust/Any Toppings coupon
Final cost $9.99!
Heads up: If you love the Parmesan crust, you can still add it for $4 extra.
Papa Murphy’s: Enter the Summer Giveaway & Get 30% Off
Through August 3rd, dash over to Summerslices.com where they are hosting Papa Murphy’s Summer Pepsi Giveaway, where you could win grills, pizza cookware, gift cards, and more!
Even better, after entering the giveaway, you’ll receive promo code SLICE25 that you can use to score 30% off your next order of $20 or more! Note that this promo code has a limit of one use and only works on regular-priced menu items.
To enter, simply head here and fill out the simple registration form (note that you must be 18 years of age or older to enter). That’s it! No purchase necessary.
Use your promo code to save now…
Buy 1 Papa Murphy’s Original Family 16″ Pizza $13.99
Buy 1 Garlic Knots $7.99
Total = $21.98
Use promo code SLICE25
Final cost $15.39 total!
*Note that pricing may vary depending on location!
DoorDash: It’s the Summer of DashPass
Through July 30th, DoorDash’s Summer of DashPass event returns with 5 weeks of hot savings exclusively for DoorDash DashPass members!
During this event, DashPass members can score 25-50% off meals, groceries, summer essentials, electronics, and more at nationwide and local businesses, limited-time app-only deal drops, double Lyft discounts, social media giveaways, and more!
Check out this week’s Summer of DashPass deals (7/10 – 7/16):
- Chipotle – Free entree with orders $25+.
- Papa John’s – 30% off on orders $30+ (max $15).
- Pure Life – Spend $15+ on select Pure Life, save $5.
- Shake Shack – $10 off on orders $30+.
- Wingstop – Free 10pc Wings with orders $30+.
- Habit Burger & Grill – Buy one Charburger with cheese, get one free.
- Sweetgreen – $10 off on orders $30+.
- Kellanova – Buy 2, save $5 on select Pringles & more.
- DashMart – 35% off on orders $45+ (max $20).
- Aldi – 35% off on orders $120+ (max $50).
- Lowes – 35% off on orders $40+ (max $30).
DoorDash is also now offering DashPass Family Sharing, where eligible members can share the benefits of their DashPass membership with one family member at no additional cost! Each person still keeps their own DoorDash account, payment methods, order history, and delivery preferences. Get all the details, find out if your account is eligible, and set up Family Sharing here.
Panera: FREE Unlimited Drinks & Coffee for Two Months
Through July 31st, new customers can score TWO free months of the Panera Sip Club – a $29.98 value!
Here’s how to score your Panera Unlimited Sip Subscription…
- Head to the Panera website or app
- Click on “Join Now”
- Log in to/create a MyPanera account (free to join)
- Enter your payment information
- Select your local café (you can use your subscription at any participating café!)
- Score your 2-month Panera Unlimited Sip Subscription for FREE! Yay!
*Note that charges for select add-ons do apply, but Milk, Skim Milk, Almond Milk, Half & Half, and Sweeteners are included!
This subscription lets you snag any size or flavor of hot or iced coffee, tea, or fountain sodas for FREE. That’s right, completely free! 😱 You can use your Sip Club subscription to get a new drink every two hours each day or get unlimited refills when dining inside!
Once your initial offer has expired, your credit card will be charged $14.99/month, so be sure to set a reminder to cancel your subscription if you don’t want to continue with a paid membership. You can cancel at any time, and it’s easy to do! Just log in to your MyPanera Rewards account, visit the subscription section, and follow the directions to cancel.
Pizza Hut: Large 1-Topping Pizza Just $11.99
For a limited time, head to Pizza Hut where they are offering a large 1-topping pizza for only $11.99, available for delivery or carryout!
No promo code is needed for this offer, and there is no limit to the number of pizzas you can get! 
Plus, check out all these other Pizza Hut offers:
- $6.99 Pizza Hut Melts
- $7.99 My Hut Box (entrée and side)
- $9.99 for Two 1-Topping Personal Pan Pizzas
- $9.99 Large 1-Topping Pizza for Carryout
- $12.99 Large Hut Lover Pizzas
- $16.99 The Big New Yorker Pizza
- $15.99 Boneless Wing Bundle
- $29.99 Two Large Pizzas & Breadsticks
- $29.99+ Ultimate Hut Bundle
- $28.99+ Big Dinner Box w/ 3 Pizzas or Boneless Wings
*Note that offers & pricing will vary by location. See more offers valid at your local location when you enter your zip code!
Grubhub: 50% Off $25+ Purchase for Prime Members
Through July 11th, Amazon Prime Grubhub+ members can get 50% off a $25+ purchase when you use the promo code PRIME50 at checkout! Note that your total must be $25 before taxes/tips are added.
Olive Garden: TWO Olive Garden Meals Just $16.49 Delivered
Attenzione, Olive Garden fans! For a limited time, you can score FREE delivery with the code OGDELIVERS at checkout!
Note, availability and delivery times vary by location.
To sweeten the deal, when you buy one entrée, you can get a second chilled entrée for $6!
Buy Ready-to-eat Entrée + Soup or Salad as low as $10.49
Add a Chilled Take Home Entrée $6
Total = $16.49
Use promo code OGDELIVERS (for free delivery)
Final cost $16.49 delivered – just $8.24 per meal!
*Note that the take-home entree does not include soup/salad or breadsticks, and pricing will vary by location.
IHOP: Score 20% Off Your Order!
IHOP is currently offering a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult entree. You can score this offer daily from 4pm to 10pm. Note that this offer is valid at participating restaurants – dine-in only.
If you’d prefer to place a to-go order, 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 medium 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.
Cracker Barrel: $5 Take Home Meals w/ Purchase
For a limited time, Cracker Barrel is serving up $5 take-home meals when you purchase any regular priced entreé! Plus, Barrel Rewards members (free to join) can score FREE Shareable on their first purchase – and yes it stacks with this offer!
*Note that the take-home meals are $6 in select locations so your price may vary.
Grab TWO easy Cracker Barrel meals + a free appetizer with this deal idea:
Buy 1 Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast $11.49 (or any reg. menu item)
Add Fried Chicken & Mac or other Take-Home Meal $5
Buy 1 Shareable up to $8.49
Total = As low as $24.98
Less FREE Shareable welcome reward
Final cost $16.49 for TWO meals + one shareable!
The take-home meals are served chilled and ready to heat up at home later – that means you could forget about cooking for the rest of the day!
Chick-Fil-A: Family Meals
Chick-fil-A is making eating out just a little bit easier! Right now, they are offering Family Style Meals which include an entree, sides, and dessert for LESS than buying individual meals. 🙌 *Note that pricing may vary a bit by location.
Check out these tasty meal deals…
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $35.15 value!
*Includes 10-count Chick-n-Strips, 4 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, & 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – $38.51 value!
*Includes 30-count Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 1 Medium Mac & Cheese, 1 Medium Fruit Cup, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $42.11 value!
*Includes 30-count Grilled Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Medium Mac & Cheese, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chili’s: 3 for Me Menu from $10.99
Be sure to check out Chili’s 3 for Me Menu! It includes your choice of an appetizer, a full-size entree, and an ice-cold beverage starting at just $10.99!
Appetizers include chips & salsa, a bowl of soup, and a side house or Caesar Salad. For your entree, you can choose from The Big Smash Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Chicken Crispers. Plus there are premium options available for an additional charge. Note that prices may vary by location.
Red Robin: Daily Specials
For a limited time, Red Robin is offering special daily deals. 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.
Score their $10 Red’s Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Side all day long on Tuesdays, dine-in only at participating locations.
Every Wednesday, Red Robin offers 50% off a kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree – limit of 4 discounted kids meals per table. Alternatively, you score the same deal online when you use the promo code KIDSMEAL50 at checkout.
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!
A&W: 20% Off When You Download the App
Download the A&W app and score 20% off your first order! 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!
AND if you’re a Coca-Cola fan, you might be excited to learn that Coke products will be returning to the Costco Food Court this summer!
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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