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 May 2025, including sweets, fries, coffee, and more.
Even better, at some places, you can get free food with app sign-up.
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
FREE Dunkin Medium Drinks
New Dunkin’ Rewards Members can now score a free medium drink every day for two weeks with any purchase! All you need to do is use promo code REWARDS4U when signing up for your new account in the app. Note that this offer is valid for 14 days once added to your account.
Your free drink can be any drink on the menu, including coffee, signature drinks, teas, refreshers, etc. Don’t miss out, get your free drink now!
Dunkin Medium Drinks 4 for $15 (Select Locations)
Share drinks with your family or friends at a low cost with a limited-time offer from Dunkin! Right now, Rewards Members can enjoy four medium beverages for only $15 at select locations! Simply find the offer in the app and redeem it. Grab some Dunkin’ drinks now!
DunKings Meal Deal $6 for Members
Right now, Dunkin’ Rewards Members (free to join) can score a DunKings Meal Deal for just $6! This meal includes a medium coffee, a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, and a 6-piece Hash Browns. Also, you’ll get Dunkin-themed stickers too. Enjoy your meal!
Buy One, Get One FREE KFC Fries with $5 Purchase
Through May 26th, visit your local KFC where they’re offering their Rewards Members Buy One, Get One Free Fries with a $5 online purchase! Please note that this offer is under the “Deals” or “Rewards” section of your KFC Rewards account. Also, remember that this promo cannot be combined with other offers and is available at participating stores only. Don’t miss out!
McDonald’s x Squishmallows Happy Meals
For a limited time, McDonald’s offers a new Squishmallows 2025 Happy Meal! This new happy meal includes usual food items, a redesigned box, and one of ten plush toys, with two different pals set to drop each Thursday at 11 am local time through June 5th. Discover even more restaurant deals here, and check out the schedule below:
Week 1 – May 8th: Rorty the Monster & Hally the NarwhalWeek 2 – May 15th: Maritza the Cactus & Cam the Calico Cat- Week 3 – May 22nd: Rossi the Cheetah & Charles the Pickle
- Week 4 – May 29th: Zumirez the Bat & Cookie the Bird
- Week 5 – June 5th: Junie the Banana & Mirren the Moth
FREE Pizza This Summer with Pizza Hut Book It Program
Starting today, May 1st, the new Pizza Hut Book It Program app called BOOK IT! Summer of Stories will be available on Google Play and Apple App Store! This new app will replace the “Camp Book IT” program and make it easier for parents to set and track reading goals.
This is an opportunity for kids to get a free pizza during summer – from June to August! 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. You can enroll here now, but note that the program will start closer to summer break. Printed or emailed digital certificates will be redeemable for dine-in, carry-out, or for delivery.
FREE Burger King Frozen Strawberry Drink with $1 Purchase
Every Saturday in May, Royal Perks members can score a free Frozen Classic Strawberry drink with any online or in-app purchase of $1 or more at Burger King! Check your offers section in the BK app. Please note that there is a limit of one offer per account per day and this can’t be combined with other offers. Find your local Burger King here!
Croissan’wich & Coffee for $3
They offer Morning Mondays, giving their Royal Perks members a chance to enjoy a Croissan’wich and a small coffee for just $3.
Also, Walmart+ members get 25% off Burger King every day and a free Whopper with any purchase every 3 months. Don’t miss out!
Burger King $5 Your Way Meal
Burger King offers the $5 Your Way Meal at participating locations. Choose between a Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr., or Bacon Cheeseburger, with French Fries, 4-piece Chicken Nuggets, and a Soft Drink.
FREE Any Size Fries at Burger King with Any Purchase
Take advantage of this great freebie from Burger King! With any purchase you make, you will snag free French Fries in any size! The offer can be found in the Burger King app and it expires every Sunday at 8:59 pm PST. A new one will be added every Monday for the duration of the promotion. Don’t miss it, enjoy free Burger King fries now!
One Week of Meals for Two People $16
Through May 19th, Groupon is offering One Week of Meals for Two People on sale for $20, down from $45.33. Plus, you can get an extra $4 off with promo code SAVEINMAY, making your final price only $16!
Note that this deal is available for new customers and members only, and you need to sign in to apply the discount. It will be shipped right to your door, and each delivery includes ingredients for three delicious meals! Grab your Every Plate meals now!
FREE Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cone at Edible
Craving a sweet treat? Sign up for emails now at Edible and get a free Chocolate Dipped Fruit Cone! Please note that this offer is only applicable for in-store pickup orders and it expires one month after the date you received your original gift.
Kids Eat FREE at IHOP is Back
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.
Find your closest IHOP here! Note that this offer is available for dine-in at select locations only and you can get one free kids’ meal for every adult entree that you purchase.
Kids 12 and younger can pick between seven menu items:
- French Toast Sticks
- Macaroni & Cheese
- Happy Face Pancake Combo
- Jr. Cupcake Pancake Combo
- Jr. Cheeseburger
- Jr. Chicken Strips
- Silver Five
Additionally, 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!
- 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 expires every Sunday and it can be found in the Burger King App.
- 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.
FREE Biscuit with $1 Purchase at Hardees
Enjoy a free blueberry or sausage biscuit at Hardees when you make a purchase of $1 or more! Simply register or log into your My Rewards account to locate this offer!
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!
Plus, you can enjoy free delivery when you make an online or in-app order worth $15 or more.
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!
Buy One Get One 50% Off Footlongs at Subway
Through May 31st, Subway has a scrumptious offer that you shouldn’t miss! Get any footlong for just $6.99 when you use the promo code 699FL at checkout!
If you have company, check out other codes below that you can use. Please note that offers and prices may vary by location.
More Subway Codes:
- 499SIXINCH – 6-Inch Sub for $4.99
- SIXINCHBOGO – Free 6-Inch sub when you buy a footlong sub
- 699FTL – Footlong sub for $6.99
- 1299FTL – Two Footlong subs for $12.99
- 1399FTL – Two Footlong subs for $13.99
- 1799FTL – Three Footlong subs for $17.99
- 1999FTL – Three Footlong subs for $19.99
- COMBO699 – 6-Inch Meal for $6.99
- COMBO999 – Footlong Meal for $9.99
- MEAL649 – 6-Inch Meal for $6.49
- MEAL899 – Footlong Meal for $8.99
Additionally, you can indulge in tasty Subway meals while enjoying fantastic savings! For a limited time, Subway is offering a Meal of the Day where you can, for only $6.99, get a 6-inch Sub, a small drink, and chips (or two cookies). In addition, for only $3, you can make your sandwich a Footlong. Just order via the Subway app (iOS/Android) or website – but remember, this deal is valid at participating locations only.
Check out what you can expect daily from their new menu:
- Monday – Cold Cut Combo
- Tuesday – All-Pro Sweet Onion Teriyaki
- Wednesday – Meatball Marinara
- Thursday – Baja Chipotle Chicken
- Friday – Tuna
- Saturday – The Ultimate BMT
- Sunday – The Philly
Taco John’s Meal Steal
Don’t miss out on the Meal Steal offers at Taco John’s! You can either get the $5 Meal Steal which includes a Crispy Taco (beef), Bean Burrito, Jr. Potato Olés, and a small fountain drink or the $7 Meal Steal which includes two Crispy Tacos (beef), Nacho Crunch Beef Burrito, a small Potato Olés and a small fountain drink. Note that this offer is available on in-app orders only.
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.
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!
Applebee’s All You Can Eat
For a limited time Applebee’s Grill + Bar is offering All You Can Eat Tenders, Riblets, and Double Crunch Shrimp with endless fries for just $15.99 at participating locations! Valid for dine-in only, no to-go orders. Check your nearest location here!
Please note that participation and price will vary and the offer is valid per person, per order.
Arby’s Surf & Turf for $6.99
Arby’s is offering their Surf & Turf for only $6.99! Enjoy two sandwiches (one meat-based and one fish-based) and choose from Classic Beef ‘N Cheddar, Crispy Fish, and the Fish ‘N Cheddar. If you’re not a fan of fish, you can opt for two Classic Beef ‘N Cheddar for the same price.
FREE Raising Cane’s Box Combo
If you’re not yet a Caniac Club member at Raising Cane’s, now is the best time to join! New members who confirm their email within 48 hours of registering will get a free box combo! For existing members, check your rewards account where you might have buy one, get one offers.
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.
Marco’s Pizza Unlimited Large 2-Topping Pizzas for $8.99
Craving pizza? Order at Marco’s Pizza and enjoy their unlimited large 2-topping pizzas for only $8.99! This deal is valid when you order online or in-app.
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
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.
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.
Moe’s Southwest Grill
Moe’s Southwest Grill is offering its Rewards members a burrito or bowl for only $7.99 every Monday! Note that this offer excludes Moe Meat Moe Cheese, Edgy Veggie, and Kids Menu items.
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!
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Every Tuesday, you can score a Pizookie at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery for only $5! This offer includes the Cinnamon Roll Pizookie and is valid for takeout, delivery, or in-store orders.
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! Through 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 Medium Frozen Slushie at Casey’s
Be a Rewards member now at Casey’s and enjoy up to four free medium frozen slushies every Friday through August 29th! No purchase is necessary to claim this deal, just simply locate the offer in the ‘Rewards’ section on the app.
At select locations you can choose from four fruity flavors of blue raspberry, cherry, citrus blast, and Sour Patch Kids watermelon, or you can try creating your own mixture with combining flavors.
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!
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!
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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 !!