Kids Eat FREE Places - Upstate New York Restaurants

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Have you ever planned to eat out and wondered whether the restaurant you were interested in visiting offers free Kid’s Meals or discounts? We’re excited to have put together The Master List of Kids Eat for Free Place for the Capital District (Upstate), New York.

Kids Eat Free Places In New York State

Everybody’s trying to save a buck these days and trying to meal plan at home. But hey, sometimes you want to treat yourself to a decent meal at a restaurant. Kids Eat for Free specials have been around for years, traditionally used by sit-down type restaurants to bring in customers. Lately, we are seeing more deals in some untraditional areas.

Consider these restaurants a win-win for the entire family: From Monday through Sunday, visit these popular chain restaurants like Ruby Tuesday, Chili’s, and Denny’s to get breakfast, lunch, or dinner for kids without even breaking out your wallet.

If you know of any local restaurants that take part in a program like this, please let us know and I will update you accordingly.

Note: Restaurants may change these specials at any time, so please contact them before your visit to ensure their promotion is still current.

This list has been cultivated for Upstate New York. This list was updated last on 12/23/2023.

Every Day Meal Deals

Bob Evans	Download the Bob Evans app and you can score a free kids meal once you spend $15.
Cici’s Pizza	At participating locations, kids under the age of 3 eat free when you purchase a full-price adult entrée. Some locations choose to this a specific day every week instead of every day, so call ahead! Otherwise, the kid’s buffet is $1.49 with the purchase of an adult buffet.
Chili’s	My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online.
Denny’s Restaurants	Kids eat for free on their birthday, and restaurant participation may vary by location. Offer is valid for up to two free kid’s entrées from the kid’s menu. One adult entrée purchase of $6.00 or more is required. Offer valid for dine-in only.
IHOP	My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed restaurant or online.
Golden Corral	Children ages 3 and under eat for free. see locations
Red Robin	When you join Red Robin Royalty, kids will get a FREE burger or entrée during their birthday month. Sign up for their emails for notifications of Kids’ meal offers (typically $1.99). Usually offered with the purchase of an adult entrée.

Monday

BurgerFi

Children ages 12 and under can enjoy a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal at participating BurgerFi locations, exclusively for dine-in guests.

Tuesday

Denny’s Restaurants	From 4 pm-10 pm Kids 10 And Under eat for FREE. Up To Two Free Kids’ Entrees From Kids’ Menu Per One Regularly Priced Adult Entrée Purchase. Selection & Prices May Vary.
Famous Dave’s	Kids can get a free Lil’ Wilbur Meal every Tuesday with the purchase of one adult entrée at select Famous Dave’s restaurants. Not all locations are partipating.
Johnny Rockets	Kids ages 12 & under eat free. Kids can get 1 free kids’ menu item per adult entrée purchased – All Day. (Crossgates Mall)
Pancho’s	Kids eat for free all day with the purchase of an adult meal.
Miller’s Ale House	Kid’s eat for Free every Tuesday for dine-in or delivery! Use code KEF24 when ordering from our website or mobile app. *One free kid’s meal with the purchase of a $10+ meal, limit 2 per table. Must log in or register for an account.
Ruby Tuesdays	Kids Eat Free, After 5 pm. With purchase of full-priced adult entree. Available for kids 12 and under. Dine-in Only.
Uno’s Pizza	All day; kids who order off the kid’s menu with an adult entrée purchase will be free. (Albany, NY Location)

Wednesday – Kids Eat Free Offers

Friendly’s	Kids ages 12 & under eat free. Kids can get 1 free kids’ menu item per adult entrée purchased – All Day.
IKEA	Select Wednesdays, you can get two free kids’ meals for every adult meal purchase.
Red Robin	Get 50% OFF Kids’ Meals every single Wednesday. Use Promo Code: KIDSMEAL50. Limit 4 kids’ meals per adult entrée order. Valid for kids under 11 years old.
SmashBurger	Grab a Free Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under. In-store only at participating locations.

Thursday

The Galley Bar & Grill – Malta, NY	Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal.

Friday

Saturday

Denny’s Restaurants	From 4 pm-10 pm Kids, 10 And under eat for free. Up To Two Free Kids’ Entrees From the Kids’ Menu per one adult entrée purchase. Selection & Prices May Vary.

Sunday

Casa Real Mexican	Not Free. Kids’ meals are $1.99.
Moe’s Southwest Grill	Every Sunday, your child, 12 and under, gets their choice of kid’s burrito, taco, or quesadilla + chips & salsa, drink, and cookie comes with every meal. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of $6 or more.
Firehouse Subs	If it’s your kid’s birthday, head to Firehouse Subs for a free kids combo when you buy a medium or large sub, chips, and drink.
Mexican Connection	For children aged 12 and under. One kids’ menu meal per regular menu entrée purchased. Not to be combined with any other discount, coupon, or promotion. (Temporary Discontinued)

Other Kids Eat Free Opportunities

99 Restaurants	Kids will eat for free when the Red Sox win. Must join REWARDS to get a free Kids Meal with any adult entrée purchase.
Halloween	Kids Eat for Free Offers on Halloween, Plus Other Meal Discounts