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

It’s everyone’s favorite guide… When and Where Kids Eat Free or Cheap! Before you go out to eat with your family, check our guide and see which local restaurants have free meals or deals for kids! My family and I eat out quite a bit and try to take advantage of free kids’ meals whenever we can. Even so, I’m sure there are some missing from this list. If you know of a great place with a free/cheap kids deal, please let us know in the comments at the end.

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

 

Before you go out to eat with your family, check our guide and see which local restaurants have free meals or deals for kids!

Kids-Eat-Free Specials in Iowa City

Monday

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

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


Tuesday

Chili’s
When: Tuesdays
What: Kids eat FREE

Mellow Mushroom
When: Tuesdays, starting at 5:30 p.m.
What: Kids eat FREE

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

Pizza Ranch (Iowa City and North Liberty locations)
When: Tuesdays
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

Applebee’s
When: Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m.
What: ½ price kids’ meals

Buffalo Wild Wings (Coralville)
When: Wednesdays, starting at 4 p.m.
What: $1.99 kids’ meals with adult entree

Frida Kahlo (Solon)
When: Wednesdays and Sundays, dine-in only
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

Hy-Vee Market Grille (all locations)
When: Thursdays
What: Kids eat FREE with purchase of adult entree


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

Friday

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 $9 purchase, drink not included

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

Z’mariks Noodle Cafe
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

Frida Kahlo (Solon)
When: Wednesdays and Sundays, dine-in only
What: Kids eat FREE

Steak N Shake
When: Saturday and Sunday, all day
What: Kids eat FREE with an $9 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 cheap kids’ meals!


 

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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