Looking for food deals near you? On the hunt for a cheap lunch deal today? Or are you searching for the best restaurant deals in the coming week?
Look no further. Here we’ve rounded up the current food specials at Living on the Cheap, including free food, Monday night specials (and other weekday food deals), BOGO offers, restaurant coupons and discounts, and discounted meals for breakfast, lunch or dinner.
Some of these meal deals are ongoing, and you can plan your restaurant outings around deals on a certain day of the week. Other restaurant discounts and freebies are short-lived, so you’ll need to act quickly to get the free sandwich or low price before that restaurant deal expires.
If you’re hungry for a great restaurant deal, check out the money-saving options below.
Restaurant Deals Today
First, let’s start off with free and cheap food deals you can get today! If you need a last-minute lunch or dinner plan, look here for ideas about how to feed yourself or your family for less. Even procrastinators can save because there are plenty of restaurant deals to be had right now.
Friday, August 19, 2022
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Denny’s
All Day | $4.00 | Denny’s – Multiple Locations
Get $10 Gift Card Bonus at The Cheesecake Factory
All Day | Discounted | The Cheesecake Factory – Multiple Locations
Save 20% on Panera Bread Gift Cards Online
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Panera Bread – Multiple Locations
Reusable Cup Earns Bonus at Starbucks
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Starbucks – Multiple Locations
Dunkin’: Sip Medium Pumpkin Cold Brews & Lattes for $3
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | $3.00 | Dunkin’ – Multiple Locations
Get FREE Doughnut at Krispy Kreme
6:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Krispy Kreme – Multiple Locations
Panera Bread’s Unlimited Sip Club Offers Discounted Beverages
7:00 am to 8:00 pm | Discounted | Panera Bread – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut: Get Two Medium Pizzas for Just $6.99 Each
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $6.99 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Quiznos: Toasty Deal of the Day
10:30 am to 9:00 pm | $5.95 | Quiznos – Multiple Locations
Noodles & Company’s Value Menu — 7 Delicious $7 Dishes
10:30 am to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Noodles & Company – Multiple Locations
Domino’s: Get 50% Off All Pizzas
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Domino’s – Multiple Locations
Taco Bell’s Cravings Value Menu
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Taco Bell – Multiple Locations
4 for $4 Meal Deal at Wendy’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $4.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
FREE Fries at McDonald’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | McDonald’s – Multiple Locations
Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
Wendy’s Offers Feed The Fam Deals
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
FREE Fries at Burger King
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Burger King – Multiple Locations
Get Crispy Chicken Sandwich Meal for $5 at McDonald’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | McDonald’s – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster’s 10 Under $10 Lunch Value Menu
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $9.99 | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut’s $5 ‘N Up Lineup
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $5.00-6.00 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Del Taco’s 20 Under $2 Value Menu
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Del Taco – Multiple Locations
Large 3-topping at Pizza Hut for $9.99
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $10.00 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Applebee’s: Add 12 Double Crunch Shrimp for Just $1
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $1.00 | Applebee’s – Multiple Locations
Arby’s: 2 For $6 Everyday Value Menu
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $6.00 | Arby’s – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster’s Fish Fry Friday
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $11.99 | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster Offers Family Meal Deals
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Get Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich for $5 at Smashburger
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Smashburger – Multiple Locations
Domino’s: $7.99 Carryout Special
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $7.99 | Domino’s – Multiple Locations
$3 “Little John” Sandwich
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $3.00 | Jimmy John’s – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut Big Dinner Box $21.99
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $23.99 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Sonic 1/2 price Drinks Happy Hour
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Discounted | Sonic Drive-In – Multiple Locations
3:00 pm to 9:00 pm | Discounted | IHOP – Multiple Locations
Kids Eat FREE at IHOP
4:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | IHOP – Multiple Locations
Half-Price Cheeseburgers at Sonic
5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Sonic Drive-In – Multiple Locations
Free & Cheap Food Deals This Week
Here are the best restaurant deals we know of for the upcoming week. Plan your meals out for the best day of the week for a discount. Invite a friend along for any twofer or BOGO deals, or bring an extra home to enjoy later. Learn about dollar menus and happy hour deals that can help you save on dining out every day. Eating out at a restaurant can fit in your budget when you take advantage of all these free and cheap food deals available this week.
Friday, August 19, 2022
All-You-Can-Eat Pancakes at Denny’s
All Day | $4.00 | Denny’s – Multiple Locations
Get $10 Gift Card Bonus at The Cheesecake Factory
All Day | Discounted | The Cheesecake Factory – Multiple Locations
Save 20% on Panera Bread Gift Cards Online
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Panera Bread – Multiple Locations
Reusable Cup Earns Bonus at Starbucks
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Starbucks – Multiple Locations
Dunkin’: Sip Medium Pumpkin Cold Brews & Lattes for $3
6:00 am to 9:00 pm | $3.00 | Dunkin’ – Multiple Locations
Get FREE Doughnut at Krispy Kreme
6:00 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Krispy Kreme – Multiple Locations
Panera Bread’s Unlimited Sip Club Offers Discounted Beverages
7:00 am to 8:00 pm | Discounted | Panera Bread – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut: Get Two Medium Pizzas for Just $6.99 Each
10:00 am to 10:00 pm | $6.99 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Quiznos: Toasty Deal of the Day
10:30 am to 9:00 pm | $5.95 | Quiznos – Multiple Locations
Noodles & Company’s Value Menu — 7 Delicious $7 Dishes
10:30 am to 9:00 pm | $7.00 | Noodles & Company – Multiple Locations
Domino’s: Get 50% Off All Pizzas
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Domino’s – Multiple Locations
Taco Bell’s Cravings Value Menu
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | Discounted | Taco Bell – Multiple Locations
4 for $4 Meal Deal at Wendy’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $4.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
FREE Fries at McDonald’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | McDonald’s – Multiple Locations
Wendy’s $5 Biggie Bag
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
Wendy’s Offers Feed The Fam Deals
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $15.00 | Wendy’s – Multiple Locations
FREE Fries at Burger King
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | FREE | Burger King – Multiple Locations
Get Crispy Chicken Sandwich Meal for $5 at McDonald’s
10:30 am to 10:00 pm | $5.00 | McDonald’s – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster’s 10 Under $10 Lunch Value Menu
11:00 am to 3:00 pm | $9.99 | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut’s $5 ‘N Up Lineup
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $5.00-6.00 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Del Taco’s 20 Under $2 Value Menu
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Del Taco – Multiple Locations
Large 3-topping at Pizza Hut for $9.99
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $10.00 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Applebee’s: Add 12 Double Crunch Shrimp for Just $1
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $1.00 | Applebee’s – Multiple Locations
Arby’s: 2 For $6 Everyday Value Menu
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $6.00 | Arby’s – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster’s Fish Fry Friday
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $11.99 | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Red Lobster Offers Family Meal Deals
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | Discounted | Red Lobster – Multiple Locations
Get Scorchin’ Hot Crispy Chicken Sandwich for $5 at Smashburger
11:00 am to 9:00 pm | $5.00 | Smashburger – Multiple Locations
Domino’s: $7.99 Carryout Special
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $7.99 | Domino’s – Multiple Locations
$3 “Little John” Sandwich
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $3.00 | Jimmy John’s – Multiple Locations
Pizza Hut Big Dinner Box $21.99
11:00 am to 10:00 pm | $23.99 | Pizza Hut – Multiple Locations
Sonic 1/2 price Drinks Happy Hour
2:00 pm to 4:00 pm | Discounted | Sonic Drive-In – Multiple Locations
