Cheap Restaurants & Coupons

Cheap restaurants with good food do exist, and you can totally eat out on a budget thanks to these restaurant coupons and specials posted right here on Hip2Save. We share the best deals around and the cheap restaurants that won't put a damper on your budget. If a busy night is threatening your dinner routine, don't pour cereal for dinner! Save both time and money with these delicious restaurant options below. It's totally possible to not only eat out on the cheap, but even score free food at popular restaurants. We've got the latest so you can enjoy a good meal out.

Download these apps and load up your phone with FREE and cheap restaurant food!

If you like scoring FREE food and/or earning rewards for dining out, you'll definitely want to download the following restaurant apps to score FREE and cheap appetizers, entrées, sweets, and much more! These restaurants may be cheap, but the food is still really good.

1. Auntie Anne's - Get a FREE pretzel!

hand holding a salted auntie annes pretzel

Download the Pretzel Perks app and you’ll receive a FREE pretzel reward after you make your first purchase of $1 or more! We love this cheap restaurant promo!

2. Baskin-Robbins - Get a FREE scoop of ice cream!

baskin-robbins scoops of ice cream in waffle cones

Get a FREE scoop of ice cream when you download the Baskin-Robbins app and sign up for mobile deals! With this app, you'll also get access to mobile pay and updates regarding new flavors and promotions that make for cheap ice cream at this popular restaurant.

3. Chili's - Get FREE chips and salsa!

Download the Chili's app and join MyChili's Rewards. Guests who dine in or order To Go at least once every 60 days will receive an offer for FREE Chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage!

4. Dairy Queen - Get a FREE Blizzard!

When you download the DQ app, you'll score a coupon for a FREE small Blizzard Treat at participating locations! Watch for this offer to load in the "coupons" section of your app.

Hip tip: Wait to activate your offer until you're ready to order because you'll only have 15 minutes to use the coupon after you click "redeem."

5. El Pollo Loco - Get a FREE Pollo Loco Bowl!

Download the El Pollo Loco Mobile App (iOS or Android), join Loco Rewards, and score a FREE Pollo Bowl with any food or drink purchase! What a cheap restaurant meal!

6. Jamba Juice - Get a FREE snack!

Download the Jamba Juice app (iOS or Android), sign up for rewards, and activate your account, and you'll receive a $3 Jamba Insider Reward to spend on your next purchase! Although all of their smoothies are over $3, consider using your $3 reward to score FREE Belgian waffles or another baked good or snack.

7. Krispy Kreme - Get a FREE doughnut!

Download the Krispy Kreme app (iOS or Android), sign up for rewards, and receive an offer for a FREE doughnut of your choice (valid for 3 weeks after receiving the offer).

8. La Madeleine - Get a FREE Lemon Madeleine or Butter Croissant!

Download the La Madeleine Bonne Rewards App, sign up for an account, and receive a reward for a FREE Lemon Madeleine or Butter Croissant on your first visit (valid for 2 months after signing up).

9. McDonald's - Get FREE fries!

McDonald's app - with french fries popping out of the phone

Get a FREE medium order of fries when you make a $1 purchase through the McDonald's app. This offer is valid on Fridays only.

10. Moe's Southwest Grill - Get FREE queso!

Download the Moe's Southwest Grill app, sign up for their Rockin' Reward Program, and receive an offer for a FREE cup of queso.

11. Panera Bread - Get a FREE pastry!

Download the Panera Bread app, sign up for a MyPanera account, and you'll score a FREE Pastry as a "Sweet Welcome" reward!

12. Quiznos - Get a FREE small sub!

Download the Quiznos Toasty Points loyalty app and get a FREE small sub with any purchase when you sign up! This makes for such a cheap lunch idea.

13. Sonic Drive-In - Get a FREE medium slush!

Download the Sonic Drive-In app (iOS or Android) and verify your MySONIC account via email. Then you'll receive an offer for a FREE Medium Slush in the app, valid for one month after signing up. We love this cheap restaurant!

14. Texas Roadhouse - Get a FREE appetizer!

Get a FREE appetizer when you download the Texas Roadhouse mobile app and create your profile!

15. Wendy's - Get a FREE Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger

Download the Wendy's app, create a new account, and you’ll get a FREE Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with any purchase! This cheap restaurant makes it easy to eat lunch or dinner out while keeping your budget in check.