Top 11 Cheap Eats This Week: FREE Dunkin’, BOGO Chipotle & More!

We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! 

With this busy time of year, comes more activities, sports, and events which means less time for cooking family dinners! Don’t fret – you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget.

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. This week’s deals are perfect for all you busy or tired peeps out there who could use a quick pick-me-up or a night off from cooking!

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

Dunkin’ – FREE Medium Cold Brew on 4/20

On Saturday, April 20th only, in celebration of National Cold Brew Day, Dunkin Rewards members (free to join) can score a FREE Medium Cold Brew, with any purchase!

Note that this offer is valid at participating Dunkin’ stores (so be sure to call ahead) by Dunkin’ Rewards members who order ahead in the Dunkin’ App, scan their Dunkin’ Rewards ID at checkout, or pay with an enrolled Dunkin’ card. There is a limit of 1 per member and this offer excludes Nitro Cold Brew.

Chipotle – BOGO Free Entrée on April 22nd

On April 22nd after 3pm local time, RUN over to your local Chipotle restaurant, where they will be offering Buy One, Get One Free on FIVE menu items when you wear a Hockey Jersey.

Note that each free item requires the purchase of an entrée item of equal or greater value, and will only be redeemable in-store at participating locations.

Wendy’s – FREE Any Size Fries Every Friday

Every Friday through 2024, Wendy’s is offering Free Any Size Fries with any purchase to celebrate FREE FRYday!

Just use the coupon found inside the app – valid through the app or when you show them while ordering inside the restaurant.

Check your account for even more Wendy’s deals and specials:

• $1 Any Size Soft Drink (exp 4/28)
• 2 for $4 Jr. Bacon Cheese Burger & Small Fries (exp 4/21)
• 2 for $8 on select items (exp 4/21)
• 50% off Wendy’s Kids Meal w/ $5 purchase (exp 4/27)
• $2 off Salad or Salad combo exp 5/5)
• $2 off any Premium Combo (exp 6/2)
• $3 off any $15 Purchase (exp 6/2)
• $0 Delivery Free w/ In-App Delivery Order of $15+ (exp 6/2)

Note that only one coupon can be applied per order, so choose the one that works best for you. A Wendy’s Rewards Account (free to join) is needed to access these offers. Menu prices may vary by location.

Pizza Hut – Any Large Pizza for $12

For a limited time, you can score ANY Large Pizza for just $12! Choose from Thin ‘N Crispy, Hand Tossed, or Original Pan Pizza, AND add up to 10 toppings!

Note this offer is valid for carryout, dine-in, and delivery at participating locations.

Sonic – 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers Every Tuesday

Every Tuesday after 5 PM, you’ll pay 1/2 price for Sonic Cheeseburgers when you order using the Sonic iOS or Android app! Note this offer excludes double-patty cheeseburgers, limited-time-only cheeseburgers, quarter-pound double cheeseburgers, and junior cheeseburgers.

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.

McDonald’s – Free Fries Every Friday

Every Friday through 2024, McDonald’s is offering up a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You’ll see this offer available to use every Friday inside the McDonald’s app.

You may be able to snag these McDonald’s coupons NOW in the App…

• $0 Delivery Fee w/ $15 McDelivery (exp 4/21)
• 20% Off Any Purchase of $5+ (exp 4/28)
• BOGO FREE Breakfast Sandwich (exp 4/28)
• $1 Any Size Soft Drink, Sweet Tea, or Unsweetened Tea (exp 4/28)
• BOGO FREE Quarter Pounder, Big Mac, or 10 piece McNuggets (exp 4/28)
• 99¢ any size coffee (4/28)
• $5 20-Piece Chicken McNuggets (exp 4/28)

Burger King – FREE Fries & BOGO Chicken Sandwiches

For a limited time,  Royal Perks Rewards Members (free to join) can score, a free order of French Fries (any size) with any purchase, BOGO Original Chicken Sandwiches, a free Fiery Buffalo Royal Crispy Wrap with any $3 purchase, and more!

Panda Express – 5-Person Family Meal for $30

Through April 21st, Panda Express is offering a 5-Person Family Meal for just $30 you use the promo code FAMFEAST at checkout. This offer is valid online or in the app only and the Family Feast Meal includes two large sides and three large entrees. Note that price may vary by location.

Subway – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Footlongs

Through April 30th, jump over to Subway where you can score Buy One, Get One 50% Off footlong subs when you use promo code BOGO50 at checkout!

Keep in mind that these deals are valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).

Check out what your savings could look like:

Arby’s – FREE Sandwich w/ Purchase

Through April 30th, Arby’s is offering Rewards Members a FREE Sandwich, Wrap, or Gyro with a purchase EACH WEEK all April long!

All you have to do is sign up for rewards (free to join) and place your order via the Arby’s app or online. Note that you will only get 1 free sandwich per week.

Einstein Bros Bagels – Free Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!

Einstein Bros. Bagels has a new and exciting offer for 2024. Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in the new Unlimited Free Coffee Program.

That means 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.

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

Another prime place to find cheap eats and food deals is the Costco food court which has many 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!