Where Can Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!) in the Iowa City Area?

This is an important guide — every parent, grandparent, or caregiver has this question: Where can kids eat free or cheap in the Iowa City area?

Some nights, no one wants to cook, and if you can get the kids’ meals free that is even better! Whether you are ordering for dine-in or take-out, before you head out to eat with your family, check our guide and see which Iowa City area restaurants have free meals or great deals for kids.


Graphic: Where kids can eat free in the Iowa City area


Where Can Kids Eat Free (or Cheap!) in the Iowa City Area?

Specials are subject to change at any time. Please double-check with individual restaurants to be sure specials are still valid.

An image of a child eating out: where can kids eat free or cheap in the Iowa City area?

Monday

Village Inn (map)
When: Mondays
What: Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Tuesday

Mellow Mushroom (map)
When: Tuesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m.
What: $5 single topping small pizzas

Pizza Ranch (Iowa City and North Liberty locations)
When: Tuesdays
What: 1 free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree
Extra: On Monczhx ghd Fun Zone is half price!

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Hy-Vee Market Grille (all locations)
When: Tuesdays
What: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult entree

Wednesday

Applebee’s (map)
When: Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m.
What: 99 cent kids’ meals

Frida Kahlo (Solon – map)
When: Wednesdays, dine-in only
What: Kids eat free

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Thursday

Casa Azul (Coralville –map)
When: Thursdays
What: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Friday

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Saturday

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free

Z’mariks Noodle Cafe (map)
When: Saturday
What: Kids eat free

Sunday

Flannigan’s
When: Sundays
What: Kids eat free (You can also get a free plate of fresh fruit for the littles. Just ask if your server doesn’t automatically bring it.)
Bonuses: Free popcorn and great adult entrée specials

Hu-Hot (map)
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat free


Did we miss your favorite restaurant special? Shout it out in the comments below!

 

Sarah Bengtson
Sarah is a proud Iowa native who currently lives in North Liberty with her husband and 2 sons. She grew up in rural Benton county and moved to the Iowa City area in 2005 to attend graduate school at the University of Iowa in Physical Therapy. Now she balances raising two growing boys with a work as a pediatric physical therapist. Outside of work and family, Sarah loves music, playing her cello, running, baking, crochet, church activities, and cheering for the Hawkeyes and the Minnesota Vikings.

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