We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!
With the holiday season right around the corner, we all know that after-school activities, sports, and fun events can take over our schedules, making it tough to whip up family dinners. But don’t stress!
You can still put delicious meals on the table for your family without breaking the bank, even on the busiest days!
Have you been wondering, “Where are the cheap eats near me?” We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurants and cheap fast-food deals for this week. Plus, head over here for fast food meals for $5 or less!
Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Dunkin’ Donuts – Free Donut Wednesdays are Back + White New Holiday Drinks & Weekly Specials!
Through December 31st, Dunkin’ Rewards members can take advantage of Free Donut Wednesdays! Just buy any drink, and you can claim a FREE classic donut with your purchase (limit 1 per member, Wednesdays only).
Dunkin’s NEW 2024 winter holiday menu is officially available nationwide! This year, Dunkin’ is spreading holiday cheer with an assortment of new menu items, as well as bringing back some unforgettable fan faves.
Plus, Dunkin’ Rewards members can look forward to these weekly deals through December 30th:
- Through 12/9: $3 Medium Hot or Iced Signature Latte
- 12/10 – 12/16: $1 off order of 25-count Munchkins or Half-Dozen Donuts
- 12/17 – 12/23: $2 Medium Hot Chocolate
- 12/24 – 12/30: $2 order of 10-count Munchkins
For a limited time, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings where they’re offering 20 Boneless Wings and Large Fries for only $16.99. OR grab 15 Boneless Wings, 5 Tenders, and Large Fries for $19.99! Valid for online for takeout or delivery only.
Plus, every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers 50% Off Traditional Wings and every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings! This offer is valid both in-store and online for dine-in, delivery, or take-out at participating US locations.
McDonald’s has lots of offers for new and current app users!
- For a limited time, new app users can score FREE 10-piece nugget with your first $1 purchase!
- Through December 31st, you can also get a FREE Medium Fry every single Friday when you make at least a $1 purchase using the app.
- Through December 15th, you can score $4 off a purchase of $20 or more.
- Through December 9th, you can score a Double Cheeseburger for just 50¢ with no purchase necessary.
For a limited time, head to Burger King where you can score a Your Way Meal for only $5! You’ll get your choice of a Whopper Jr. OR Chicken Jr. OR Bacon Cheeseburger, plus a 4-Piece Chicken Nuggets, Value-size Fries, and Value-size Soft Drink.
Plus, Burger King Rewards members can score a FREE Cheeseburger with $1 purchase through December 6th OR a FREE Royal Crispy Wrap with a $1 purchase through December 8th when you order ahead online or through the app.
Check your app for these possible offers (may vary by location):
- Buy 1, Get 1 Free Original Chicken Sandwiches
- Free Fries w/ any $1 purchase (limit once per week)
- $4.99 Double Cheeseburger & Fries
- $6.99 Chicken Fries & Fries
- $8.99 Double Whopper & Small Fries
- $8.99 Whopper Jr. 2-Count & 2 Fries
- $10.99 Bacon King & Fries
- $15.99 Whopper Meal for Two
- $22 Bundle w/ 2 Whoppers, 2 Original Chicken Sandwiches, & 2 8-Piece Chicken Nuggets
- $30 Ultimate Bundle w/ 2 Whoppers, 2 Original Chicken Sandwiches, 16-Piece Chicken Nuggets, 2 Small Fries, and 2 Small Drinks
- $3 off any
Note that you can only use one coupon per visit, and it cannot be combined with other offers. However, you can place multiple orders. The free fries offer is limited to one use per week.
Exclusive Burger King Discount for Walmart+ Members Now Available!
Walmart recently rolled out a new Burger King dining benefit for Walmart+ Members! When you connect your BK Royal Perks account to your Walmart+ membership, you can score 25% off Burger King digital orders EVERY DAY and get a FREE Whopper with any purchase every 3 months via the BK app or BK.com – awesome! 😋
Get more details and sign up for a Walmart+ Membership here!
Through December 15th, Little Caesar’s is offering a large 2-topping pizza for just $5.99 when you order online or in the app and use promo code TOPTHIS at checkout!
There are even more Little Caesars deals to score with these promo codes…
- BOGOSTARRY – BOGO 20oz Starry with any pizza (exp. 12/8)
- 5OFF30 – $5 off your online order of $30 or more (exp. 1/5)
- 99CRAZY – 99¢ crazy bread with your online order of $12 or more (exp. 12/15)
- TOUCHDOWN – 15% off a $15 online purchase on Thursdays, Sundays, & Mondays (exp 1/5)
- PIZZAPLAYERPACK – $12.99 Crazy Puffs Meal Deal when ordered online (valid as long as supplies last)
For a limited time Red Robin is offering special daily deals. Score their $10 Red’s Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Side all day long on Tuesdays. Meanwhile, on Mondays, you can snag a plethora of deals – a $5 Monster Margarita, a $2 patty and cheese upgrade to any Gourmet Burger, and $4 ice cream with a refill tin.
Even better, you can get notified of special offers throughout the year. Just head to Red Robin Rewards to sign up. You’ll even get a free burger on your birthday!
Or use these other promo codes to save at Red Robin…
- HOLIDAY – 20% off holiday catering (valid 12/3 – 1/4)
- KIDSMEAL50 – 50% off a kids’ meal every Wednesday
Through January 1st, when you join Starbucks Rewards (free to join) you can score a free drink with a qualifying purchase during your first week!
Note that this offer valid only for new Starbucks Rewards members and good for 7 days from sign-up, at participating stores. This offer is valid for a handcrafted menu-sized beverage with a qualifying purchase ($8 max value).
Starting December 9th, Frosty Key Tags are BACK!
For just $3 you can purchase a tag that will give you access to one FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase for the entire duration of 2025 (valid 1/1/25 – 12/31/25). You can use the pass multiple times per day to claim a FREE Jr. Frosty – you just need to wait about an hour for your offer to reset.
With a Frosty Jr. typically costing around $2, this keychain will more than pay for itself in just two uses!
Plus, proceeds from each tag directly benefit the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption which helps find safe homes for children in foster care. 💕
These Frosty passes will be sold through February 16, 2025, but to make the most of the offer, we recommend you grab yours sooner rather than later.
Plus, check your app for these offers:
- $3.99 Spicy or Classic Chicken Sandwich (exp. 12/7)
- FREE Any Size Fry w/ Purchase (exp. 12/7)
- $3 Off Any Purchase of $15 or more (exp. 12/7)
- Buy one Dave’s Single, Get One for $2 (exp. 12/9)
- $2 off a Premium Combo (exp. 12/9)
- $1 Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with Purchase (exp. 12/9)
- $2 off a salad or soup combo (exp. 12/30)
- $5 off any purchase of $25 or more (12/30)
Through December 26th, head over to Subway where you can score ANY Footlong for only $6.99 when you use promo code 699MEAL at checkout. You can also score a FREE 6″ sub with any $25 gift card purchase through the end of the year.
Keep in mind that this deal is valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).
Use this Subway promo code to snag this deal…
Subway Footlong Subs as much as $12.29
Use Subway coupon code 699MEAL
Final cost $6.99!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location.
Through January 19th, 2025, Domino’s Rewards members who place an online order of $7.99 or more will score a FREE medium 2-topping pizza, available for redemption from their Domino’s Rewards account.
How To Score a FREE Medium Pizza (aka Emergency Pizza):
- Sign up to be Domino’s Rewards member
- Place a delivery order online or a digital carryout order of $7.99 or more.
- Once the order is confirmed, you will automatically receive a Domino’s Emergency Pizza under “My Deals & Rewards” in your Domino’s Rewards account.
- Be sure to redeem your reward within 30 days.
Whether you’re looking to save on lunch or dinner Sonic’s $1.99 menu can help you grab a meal for less! Yummy $1.99 Menu options include Small Premium Chicken Bites, Grilled Cheese Burger, Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap, Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap, Small Tots, and Blood Orange, Blue Coconut and Strawberry Cream Slushes in a 16-ounce size.
Plus you can score ½ price drinks and slushes ANY time you order ahead using the app! You’ll also get a free reward just for downloading the app (may vary). If you don’t want to order through the app, Sonic’s Happy Hour is from 2-4 pm daily.
All Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in Einstein Bros Bagels Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
Any time you place an order online or through the app, you can score a FREE hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew) of any size with any purchase! That’s about $3 savings per visit!
To redeem your reward, order online or through the app. Sign into your Rewards accounts and view your “My Rewards.” Select the reward when ordering.
Not part of the Schmear Society Rewards program? Sign up for a free account today and you’ll get free Unlimited Free Coffee for the rest of the month. Any purchase will unlock the reward for the next calendar month. You’ll also score a free bagel and shmear just for signing up.
Plus check out these other Einstein Bagels food deals:
- Save over 25% on a Brunch Box & feed up to 8 for under $6 a person
- Score 20% off a Brunch Combo for 2
- Get over 20% off a Bacon & Cheddar Brunch Bundle
- Save 15% on a Nova Lox Brunch Bundle.
What cheap eats are always available? Score these food deals today or any day…
Sam’s Club Pizza & Drink
If you’re looking for the best cheap fast food deals, look no further than the Sam’s Club food court. You can get a ton of tasty food items at Sam’s Club for under $5, including their popular pizza and drink combo. It costs just $2.50 and you’ll receive a 16″ slice of pizza and a soft drink!
Costco Hot Dog & Drink
Costco members can find cheap eats and food deals at the Costco food court. They have affordable AND delicious food options for under $5. One of our favorites is the hot dog and drink combo. It costs just $1.50 and the price hasn’t changed since 1984!
Costco Chicken Bake
Another of our favorite fast food deals is also from the Costco food court. Costco’s famous Chicken Bake costs $3.99 as it’s made with fresh ingredients like chicken breast, cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing wrapped up in leftover pizza dough. That’s one of the good food deals you can get right now today!
