When and Where Kids Eat FREE (or Cheap) in Iowa City Area

Two years ago I wrangled up the Iowa City area restaurants that offer a kids’ day/night where kids eat free or cheaper. Since then, some restaurants have closed and others have stopped offering free/cheap kids’ meals. My family and I still eat out quite a bit, and since I, too, referenced the list frequently, I figured it was time to update it!

Please note: specials are subject to change at anytime. Please double check with individual restaurants to be sure specials are valid.

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Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Iowa City 

Monday

Old Chicago
When: Mondays 4 p.m.- close
What: 1 FREE kids’ meal with purchase of an adult meal

Texas Roadhouse
When: Mondays 5-7 p.m.
What: Ice cream sundae bar and arts & crafts
Bonus: Offers call-ahead seating

Village Inn (Iowa City & Coralville locations)
When: Mondays and Tuesdays
What: Kids 10 and under eat FREE with adult entree

Zio Johno’s (North Liberty location)
When: Mondays
What: Kids eat FREE

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


Tuesday

Applebee’s
When: Tuesdays
What: ½ price kids’ meals

Chili’s
When: Tuesdays
What: Kids eat FREE

Hy-Vee Market Grille (all locations)
When: Tuesdays
What: Kids eat FREE

Perkins
When: Tuesdays 4-10 p.m.
What: Kids eat FREE

Pizza Hut
When: Tuesdays 5-8 p.m.
What: 1 FREE kids’ buffet per adult buffet

Pizza Ranch (Iowa City and North Liberty locations)
When: Tuesdays 5:00-8:00
What: 1 FREE kids’ meal with adult entree

Village Inn (Iowa City & Coralville locations)
When: Mondays and Tuesdays
What: Kids 10 and under eat FREE with adult entree

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


Wednesday

Frida Kahlo (Solon)
When: Wednesdays
What: Kids eat FREE

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


Thursday

Casa Azul
When: Thursdays
What: Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult meal

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


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Friday

Coral Ridge Family Fun Night
When: Last Friday of every month 5-8 p.m.
What:

  • Charley’s Philly Steaks – FREE kids’ meal with adult combo
  • Chik-fil-A – FREE activity with purchase of kids meal
  • Panda Express – FREE kids’ meal with adult combo
  • Sarku Japan – FREE kids’ meal with adult combo
  • Villa Pizza – FREE kids’ meal with adult combo
  • Mellow Mushroom
    • 2 kids 10 and under eat FREE with 1 adult entrée
    • 3 kids 10 and under eat FREE with 2 adult entrees OR large specialty pizza

Bonus:

  • FREE admission to ice arena
  • FREE admission to Iowa Children’s Museum
  • FREE carousel rides

Note: you may have to ask for free kids’ meals at the participating restaurants

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


Saturday

Steak N Shake
When: Saturday and Sunday, all day
What: Kids eat FREE with an $8 purchase, drink not included

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under 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

Steak N Shake
When: Saturday and Sunday, all day
What: Kids eat FREE with an $8 purchase, drink not included

Hu-Hot
When: All day, every day
What: Kids 3 and under eat FREE


Did we miss your favorite restaurant? Tell us in the comments below where you like to go for free or cheaper kids’ meals!


 

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Becky
Becky is a Minnesota Native and Wisconsin Badger fan living in the heart of Hawkeye Country. Since graduating from high school, she has lived in Duluth, MN; Birmingham, UK; Minneapolis, MN; Louisville, KY; and Madison, WI, but is now happy to call Iowa City home. She and her husband have been married for ten years and have a spirited four-year-old daughter and a mischievous baby boy. Becky juggles working from home and keeping two kids happy each and every day. In her free time, she enjoys working her side business, spending time with friends, relaxing with a good book, and eating snacks.

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