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.
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
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!
Mellow Mushroom no longer offers kids eat free.