You may be wondering how to get free food at restaurants in addition to free stuff online, and that’s why we’re constantly on the lookout for great deals, offers, and freebies, and summarize them in one place. Not only are we here to save you time, but also to provide money-saving tips, as we’ve highlighted some of the free restaurant food deals and food vouchers for April 2025, including sweets, fries, coffee, and more. Even better, at some places, you can get free food with a sign-up, no purchase needed.
While some offers are day-specific, others are available every day. Feel free to bookmark this page and check back often as we’re updating this list and there’s always something you can find worth giving a try. Plus, we have compiled a list of Free and Cheap Kids Meals Everyday which you can bookmark too! Scroll down below to check the list of delicious food deals!
Free Food and Cheap Food Deals
- Groupon offers a $25 Krispy Kreme eGift Card for just $20 – no promo code needed
- 50¢ Wings every Monday & $5 Happy Hour at TGI Fridays
- 5 Free Fingerz with $5 Purchase at Zaxby’s when you join Zaxby’s Zax Rewardz
- Every Monday enjoy half-off tavern-cut and large pizzas, and a $6 BJ’s Brewhouse Margarita at BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant
- Every Wednesday visit BurgerFi, where you can score a $5 BurgerFi Cheeseburger with the purchase of any beverage. Offer is valid for dine-in only
- Visit Burger King, where Royal Perks Members can get free medium-size fries per week with an order of $1 or more in the BK app. This offer is valid for pickup-only
- Black Angus Steakhouse offers buy one get one free online offer with code BOGO2GO!
- Popeyes offers a free regular side, small drink, or Apple Pie for spending a minimum of $5! Note that this must be your first purchase.
- Use promo code WELCOME20 at checkout at Tiny Pies and save 20% off your first order.
FREE Smoothie on Flip Flop Day!
On May 28th, from 2-7 PM, Tropical Smoothie Cafe is celebrating Flip Flop Day by offering a free 12-ounce Sunrise Sunset Smoothie with the lowest-priced order of Sunrise Sunset Smoothie! To obtain this offer, wear your favorite flip-flops and head straight to your nearest cafe to enjoy your free smoothie!
FREE Krispy Kreme Cheesecake Donut With Any Purchase
Through April 29th, at Krispy Kreme, you can score a free Cheesecake Donut with any purchase! There is a limit of one per person. For in-shop orders, scan the in-app barcode or present your account phone number. Check out the nearest location here!
FREE $8 Bonus Card with $30+ Gift Card Purchase
Through May 11th, head over to Panda Express where they are offering a free $8 Bonus Card when you buy $30+ in gift cards! All you need to do is visit here and purchase $30 or more in gift cards, and an $8 bonus card will be emailed to you after checkout.
Kids Eat FREE at IHOP
Starting May 5th at IHOP your little ones will be able to eat for free! Kids eat free special is back at IHOP for a limited time every day of the week from 4pm to 10pm local time! To score this offer all you have to do is purchase one adult entree.
Crispy Chicken Nuggets Are Back at Taco Bell!
Taco Bell fans – Crispy Chicken Nuggets are back! Yep, the ones with that jalapeño buttermilk and crunchy tortilla chip coating. They’re hinting that these might become a permanent menu item by 2026, so fingers crossed!
FREE Whatawings 9-Piece with Purchase
Whataburger is offering a free Whatawings 9-Pieces when you purchase a medium drink and medium fries! To score this deal, simply open your app (iOS or Android) and go to the rewards section to claim this offer! Please note that the offer may vary by account. Don’t miss out, enjoy your free Whatawing now!
FREE KFC 3-Piece Tenders Box with Purchase!
Through April 29th, go to your local participating KFC and score a Free 3-Piece Tenders Box with a $5 purchase! All you have to do is go online or through their app and add the 3-piece tender box meal to your $5 purchase and use the promo code TENDERTUESDAY at checkout to make them free! Find your local KFC here and sign up for their rewards here.
Buy One Get One 50% Off Footlongs at Subway
For a limited time, Subway has a scrumptious offer that you shouldn’t miss! Get a second footlong at 50% off when you purchase one footlong and use promo code BOGO50 at checkout!
FREE Double Meat for Subway MVP Members
Subway’s making it rain meat! Through April 29th, they’re celebrating the Lyrid Meteor Shower in the tastiest way possible. If you’re an MVP Rewards member, you’ll score a free double meat upgrade on any sandwich, every single day.
It’s super simple: just check your MVP Rewards account for the digital coupon, then order your favorite sub through the Subway app (iOS/Android) or online. Whether you’re craving extra steak, chicken, tuna, or deli meats – go big without spending extra. Don’t miss out!
FREE Any Size Fries at Burger King with Any Purchase
Score any size free fries at Burger King by making any purchase over 1¢! The offer expires every Sunday and it can be found in the Burger King App.
FREE 10 Boneless Buffalo Wild Wings with Purchase
From April 7th, Buffalo Wild Wings is making this April extra special for its new and existing Rewards Members (it’s free to join)! They will enjoy fantastic deals, earn points with every purchase, and free perks on wings, sandwiches, and more through April 30th:
from April 7th – Free 10 Boneless Wings with a $20+ purchasefrom April 9th – Free 6 Boneless Wings with a $15+ purchasefrom April 14th – Free Sandwich with a $15+ purchase- from April 21st – Free dessert with a $10+ purchase
FREE 7-Eleven Slurpee with Doritos Purchase
Through April 29th, 7-Eleven is offering a free small Slurpee with a purchase any 2.5 to 4-ounce bag of Doritos. Note that the purchase must be between 4 pm and 2 am local time. Don’t miss out on the opportunity to snag a perfect icy complement to your savory chips. See more 7-Eleven deals here!
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Pizza at Papa John’s
Papa John’s is offering a Buy One, Get One Free Pizza offer. Simply buy any large and get another large one topping pizza for free! To score this deal, simply click on the offer from the deals tab of the homepage.
FREE Burger King Whopper Jr. with $1 Purchase
Burger King will give its Royal Perks members a free Whopper Jr. with a $1 purchase. To score this freebies, simply enter promo code SCORE in your offers section (via the BK app). Please note that this offer cannot be combined with other offers. Find your local Burger King here!
Applebee’s Really Big Meal Deal
Right now, Applebee’s offers a Really Big Meal Deal for just $9.99! Choose from a new Big Bangin’ Burger, Big Cluckin’ Chicken Sandwich, and the Big Classic Bacon Cheeseburger. Your meal comes with fries and a drink. Note that this offer is available dine-in or to-go only!
Panda Express Family Meal
Head over to Panda Express where they are offering a Family Meal for only $35 – that’s just $7 per person! The meal includes 2 sides and 3 entrees. Order your family meal now!
Note that you will get it for $39 in HI, AK, NY, and Guam. Prices may vary at certain universities, theme parks, and malls.
Olive Garden Buy One Take One
Olive Garden is bringing back the Buy One Take One Meal deal! Through May 4th, you can enjoy a delicious entrée in the restaurant and take a second entrée home – all for the price of one! This offer will be available for dine-in, ToGo, and through Olive Garden’s new delivery service through its website or mobile app.
Plus, as an eClub Rewards Member (free to join) you can get exclusive early access to this perk right away! Otherwise, this deal will be available to all on March 24th. See the options below!
First Entrée (for as low as $14.99) includes:
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Angel Hair with Marinara
- Four-Cheese Manicotti
- Fettuccine Alfredo (additional $3)
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (additional $4)
- Lasagna Classico (additional $4)
- Chicken Parmigiana (additional $7)
Second Entrée Options (Take-Home):
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
Dave & Buster All You Can Eat Wings
Catch every play at Dave & Buster’s with over 30 TVs and a 40-foot screen! This season, enjoy All You Can Eat Wings on Mondays for just $22.99, plus a $10 Power Card. Or go for the East, Drink, Play Combo – just $19.99 for an entrée, a fountain drink, and a $10 Power Card. Great Food, big screens, and nonstop fun!
FREE Panera Bread 1/2 Sandwich or Salad with Purchase!
For a limited time only, Panera Bread is offering a FREE 1/2 Sandwich or Salad with a $5 minimum purchase! All you have to do is use promo code FREEHALFENTREE at checkout. Also, you can buy one salad, soup, sandwich, or mac, and get one for $5 when you use the promo code BOGO5.
MyPanera Rewards Members get a free delivery on orders of $25 or more. Also, when you join MyPanera Rewards (free to join), you’ll get $5 off an order of $10 or more.
IHOP House Faves $6 Each
Head over to IHOP, where every Monday through Friday, from 7 am to 10 pm, you can enjoy the IHOP House Faves (Breakfast Faves Combo, Ham & Cheese Omelette, French Toast Breakfast, and House Scramble) for only $6 each!
Mix & Match 2 Items for $6.99 Each at Domino’s Pizza
Pop in on Domino’s where you can Mix-and-Match Menu Items for $6.99 each. You can also score the following deals:
- Carryout deal: All pizzas one-topping, dips and twists combos, or 8-piece wings, for $7.99 each
- Perfect Combo Meal (two medium 1-topping pizzas, 16-piece Parmesan Bread Bites, and an 8-piece Cinnamon Twists) for $19.99
McDonald’s x Minecraft Adult Meals & Happy Meals Coming Soon!
Starting April 1st, McDonald’s is celebrating the upcoming Minecraft Movie, by teaming up with Minecraft! They will be offering a new Minecraft Movie Meal and the Minecraft Movie Happy Meal, along with a code for a digital game!
The Minecraft Movie Meal comes with a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets (with Nether Flame Sauce) by your choice, with medium fries and a drink. Also, you’ll get one of 6 collectibles from McDonald’s most beloved Characters and Menu Items, and Minecraft lore. Also, with the Minecraft Movie Happy Meal, you can make a normal Happy Meal choice, with one of 12 Blockhead or Block World Character toys from the movie and game.
Click here for all the details!
Kids Eat Free with Purchase at Freebirds
Visit Freebirds, where on Sundays they are offering a kids eat free deal with the purchase of an adult entree. All you need to do is use promo code KIDSEATFREE at the checkout. Limit is one kids’ free meal with one adult entree. Maximum two free kids’ meals per online order.
$1.99 Menu at Sonic
Visit Sonic, and save with the $1.99 Menu, which includes: Original Jr. Chicken Sandwich, Honey Chipotle Jr. Chicken Sandwich, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap, Groovy Fries, Small BARQ’s Root Beer Float, Small Coca-Cola Float, Small Fanta Orange Float, and French Toast Sticks.
Tijuana Flats 20% Purchase for Local Heroes
Tijuana Flats is offering local heroes who tirelessly serve their communities 20% off their entire purchase. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, military, and law enforcement must simply present their valid ID/Badge in the restaurant to receive this promo. This offer is not available for online, app, or delivery orders. Hurry, find a Tijuana Flats near you! Also, everyone can score a $5.99 Taco Meal – a taco, chips, and a drink!
FREE Pizza with Pizza Hut Book It Program
The Pizza Hut Book It Program enrollment for its 2024 – 2025 program is now open! This is an opportunity for enrolled kids to get a free pizza! All teachers or homeschool teachers of students in PreK – ages 4 to 12 can enroll their students in the program and enjoy this lovely deal. The program will track and reward your kids for reading (the goal is set by the teacher and can be adapted to each student). When kids meet their monthly reading goal, they’ll receive a free one-topping Personal Pan pizza from Pizza Hut!
The program is available for PreK-6th grade classrooms, parents, and homeschool families but right now, the enrollment is only open for teachers and homeschool parents but check back often as this can open up anytime soon for everyone. You can enroll here and once the program starts simply let the parent approve participation. Printed or emailed digital certificates will be redeemable for dine-in, carry-out, or for delivery.
Also, be sure to check out these deals by day:
Monday:
Granite City Food & Brewery
Visit Granite City Food & Brewery, where you can score $6 burgers and chicken sandwiches on Mondays, plus $11.99 pasta entrees (with unlimited garlic bread and your choice of salad) on Pasta Wednesdays! Plus, you can earn double points on orders of $50 or more.
Tuesday:
KFC Tuesdays: 8-Piece Bucket for $10!
Head to KFC and snag an 8-piece Fried Chicken Bucket for just $10! Choose from Original, Extra Crispy, or Kentucky Grilled – perfect for any craving. Orders must be placed on KFC.com or the KFC app and there’s a limit of 1 per transaction. This deal is only valid on Tuesdays at select locations, so don’t wait and order yours now!
Wednesday:
FREE 6-Piece Nuggets with Purchase at Wendy’s
Enjoy free 6-piece nuggets with every purchase at Wendy’s every Wednesday! This offer is valid when you place your order through the Wendy’s app. Don’t miss out on this delicious deal.
Friday:
Free McDonald’s French Fries Every Friday!
Make your Fridays even better as McDonald’s is having a Free Fries Friday promo! You can get free large fries every Friday with just a minimum spend of $1! The offer is available only through McDonald’s App where you can find this deal under the deals tab and just select the Free Fries Friday deal, then tap the “Add Deal to Mobile Order” button. See more details here!
50% Off Smashburger Shakes with Purchase Every Friday!
Calling all shake lovers! Starting May 2nd and all the way until July 31st, Smashburger is bringing back their Shake Happy Hour! You can score 50% off any shake with any purchase every Friday from 2 pm to 5 pm by using promo code SHAKES25 at checkout. For more details – click here!
Free Food with Sign Up, No Purchase Needed
FREE Unlimited Coffee Every Day at Einstein Bros
Check out Einstein Bros Bagels where their Rewards Members (free to join) can score unlimited free hot, or iced coffee every time they order ahead, through their app, or online. Simply sign up for Einstein Bros rewards so you can earn free unlimited hot, or iced coffee every day at participating locations!
Free Auntie Anne’s Pretzel After First App Purchase!
Visit Auntie Anne’s where they offer Free Pretzel with Auntie Anne’s Pretzel Perks App! Just download the Pretzel Perks app (iPhone or Android Device) and you’ll get a free Pretzel reward after your first purchase of $1 or more! Even nicer, you will score 10 points for every $1 you spend, and for every 250 points, you will get a free pretzel! Don’t miss it! See more details here!
FREE Cinnabon BonBites 4-Count
Cinnabon has a new freebie treat for you! Right now, if you download their new Cinnabon App (Android or IOS) and sign up for their rewards program you score 4 free Cinnabon BonBites! Also, make sure to add your birthday and you can get Iced Cold Brew on your b-day! Check out for more details and score your Cinnabon BonBites here! Check out this deal here!
FREE Smashburger
You can score a free Smashburger when you download the Smashburger app and log in to your rewards account, or create an account on their website. Don’t miss out!
FREE Year of Grubhub+ Membership
Right now, Amazon Prime Members can snag such an awesome offer on the Grubhub+ Membership! You can score 1-year for free ($120 value) if you sign in or sign up with a Prime account and activate Grubhub+. It usually costs $9.99 per month but with this membership, you’ll get unlimited free deliveries on eligible orders from your favorite restaurants, exclusive savings, and donation matching. Head over here for the detailed steps!
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Our reader Scott…
Great deals!!!
this is great ! I would love to taste some free food
Free cheesecake is the best
These on top of my birthday deals will be awesome!
yum!
It takes one day before Cheesecake Factory gives you the free cheesecake with any purchase reward so plan ahead!
Thanks for the tip Joshy!
Oh good to know!
Love this place
Cheese cake factory cakes are worth it
Is the free ice cream just for new members, because I don’t see it?
Hey Tonya! You’re right, the free Baskin Robbins Ice Cream deal is applicable to new members who have downloaded the app and crated a new account. Hope this answers your question.
Can’t wait to get one of these !!