Best Cheap Eats This Week | FREE Krispy Kreme & Zaxby’s + Much More
We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week! Don’t miss these food deals!
Have you been wondering, “Where are the cheap eats near me?” We have onlinepiled 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!
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Here are a few of our favorite current & uponlineing cheap eats and food deals:
Krispy Kreme: Free Cheesecake Donut w/ Purchase
Through May 5th, Krispy Kreme Rewards members (free to join) can get a FREE Craving Cheescake doughnut with any purchase when you use the offer in your Rewards account.
Grab this deal while you can:
Buy 1 Original Glazed Doughnut $1.99
Buy 1 Craving Cheesecake Doughnut $2.59
Total = $4.58
Less Free Craving Cheesecake Doughnut w/ Purchase Rewards offer
Final cost $1.99 for two doughnuts!
*Pricing will vary by location.
Want another free doughnut soon?
Get ready because on May 7th, Krispy Kreme will be giving ALL guests one free Original Glazed doughnut in shop or via drive-thru at participating shops – limit one per person with no purchase necessary!
Zaxby’s: FREE Sauce Sampler
Zaxby’s is a great place to score a meal on the cheap with coupons, deals, and rewards!
Through May 4th, Zax Rewardz members (free to join) may have an offer for a FREE Sauce Sampler Box – includes 12 signature sauces! Note that no purchase is necessary, and you will need to apply this offer in your Deals & Offers section.
Note that this reward may not be available in all accounts.
Check out this Zaxby’s deal…
Zaxby’s Sauce Sampler $3.99
Use your Free Sauce Sampler Box reward
Final cost FREE!
Note that pricing will vary by location.
Want to save on Chicken Fingerz instead?
For a limited time, new Zax Rewardz members can score 5 Chicken Fingerz when you spend $5 or more. Just open the app, select Rewards, and then scroll through the Deals & Offers until you find the offer. Click on the offer and select Apply Reward!
Applebee’s: Free Appetizer w/ Entree Purchase for Nurses and Teachers
Applebee’s is offering a free appetizer to all nurses and teachers now through May 10th. This offer is valid on any appetizer up to $12 with your adult entrée purchase (dine-in only). Just visit a participating location, mention this offer, and present your work ID to your server.
IHOP: Score 20% Off Your Order!
Starting May 5th, IHOP will offer a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an adult entree. You can score this offer daily from 4pm to 10pm. Note that this offer is valid at participating restaurants–dine-in only.
If you’d prefer to place a to-go order, you can still score 20% off your first online order with promo code IHOP20 at checkout.
Here’s how to use your IHOP coupon code:
World Famous Pancake onlinebo $10.99
Use promo code IHOP20 (20% off)
Final cost $8.79!
Dunkin: New Rewards Members Get 14 FREE Medium Drinks
For a limited time, new Dunkin’ Rewards members can score a FREE medium drink every day for two weeks with any purchase—just use code REWARDS4U when signing up for your new account in the app!
The offer will then be valid for 14 days once added to your account.
Grab your free drink of choice daily with this deal…
Sign up for a NEW Rewards account with code REWARDS4U
Buy ANY Dunkin’ Medium Drink $2.49-$5.29
Buy Munchkins Donut Hole 3-Pack $1.39 (or any other purchase)
Total = $3.88
Less the automatic offer from your Rewards account
Final cost $1.39 total!
*Pricing may vary by location. The free drink can be any drink on the menu, including coffee, signature drinks, teas, refreshers, etc.
Panera: FREE Unlimited Panera Drinks & Coffee for TWO Months
Through May 4th, new customers can score two FREE months of the Panera Sip Club – a $30 value!
Here’s how to score your Panera Unlimited Sip Subscription…
- Head to the Panera website or app
- Click on Claim Offer
- Log into/create a MyPanera account (free to join)
- Enter your payment information
- Select your local café (but know that you can use your subscription at any participating café!)
- Score your 2-month Panera Unlimited Sip Subscription for FREE! Yay!
*Note that charges for select add-ons do apply, but Milk, Skim Milk, Almond Milk, Half & Half, and Sweeteners are included!
Subway: ANY Footlong for $6.99
Through May 31st, dash over to Subway where you can score ANY Footlong Sub for just $6.99 when you use promo code 699FL at checkout!
Here is what your deal could look like…
ANY Footlong Sub up to $12.19
Use promo code 699FL
Final cost $6.99!
OR save even more on 2 footlongs with this deal…
Buy 2 Footlong Subs $9.19 each
Total = $18.38
Use promo code 1299FL
Final cost $12.99 total – just $6.49 each!
Wendy’s: FREE 6-Piece Nuggets w/ Any Purchase Every Wednesday
Wendy’s is offering a FREE 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets (Spicy or Crispy) with ANY purchase every Wednesday when you use the coupon found in the app under the “offers” section!
Buy 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets in Crispy or Spicy $2.99
Buy Jr. Frosty $1.19
Total = $4.18
Less FREE 6-Piece Chicken Nuggets offer
Final cost $1.19 total!
*Price will vary by location.
McDonald’s: Free Fry-Day
Through December 31st, McDonald’s is making every Friday a fry day by giving away a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You can only claim this offer each Friday, and you’ll need to place your order via the McDonald’s app to do so.
Pizza Hut: New Cheesy Bites Pizza w/ Ranch Flight
For a limited time, pop over to Pizza Hut where they are offering one large one-topping Cheesy Bites Pizza and Ranch Lover’s Flight for as low as $13.99 – available for delivery, carryout, or dine-in at participating restaurants!
The large cheesy-bites pizza has 28 pull-apart cheese-filled bites wrapped in traditional pizza dough. You’ll also get a Ranch Lover’s Flight featuring Chipotle Ranch, Pepperoni Ranch, and Ultimate Ranch dipping sauces – perfect for sharing with a crowd!
You can also score a Stuffed Crust Pizza and Wings Bundle starting at just $21.99 (a $39 value) at participating locations nationwide! This bundled meal includes one large one-topping pizza, 16 boneless wings, and a choice of two dips.
Plus, check out all these other Pizza Hut offers…
- $6.99 My Hut Box (entrée and side)
- $6.99 Pizza Hut Melts
- $10.49 Each – 2 Medium 5-Topping or Specialty Pizzas
- $11.99 Large 3-Topping Pizza
- $13.99 Large 1-Topping Cheesy Bites Pizza and Ranch Lover’s Flight
- $14.99 Large 5-Topping Pizza
- $14.99 Large 1-Topping Stuffed Crust Pizza
- $16.99 The Big New Yorker Pizza
- $16.99 Family Pasta Pair (Mix Any 2 Pastas)
- $21.99 Original Stuffed Crust Pizza & Wings
- $24.99 2 Large Pizzas & Breadsticks
- $25.99 Big Dinner Box w/ 3 Pizzas or Boneless Wings
- $24.99+ Ultimate Hut Bundle
- & you should see more offers valid at your local location when you enter your zip code!
Cracker Barrel: $5 Take Home Meals w/ Purchase
For a limited time, Cracker Barrel is serving up $5 take-home meals when you purchase any regular priced entreé! Plus, Barrel Rewards members (free to join) can score FREE barrel bites on their first purchase – and yes it stacks with this offer!
*Note that the take-home meals are $6 in select locations so your price may vary.
Grab TWO easy Cracker Barrel meals + a free appetizer with this deal idea:
Buy 1 Build Your Own Homestyle Breakfast $11.49 (or any reg. menu item)
Add Fried Chicken & Mac $5
Buy 1 Barrel Bite valued between $5.49 to $7.99
Total = As low as $21.98
Less FREE Barrel Bite welonlinee reward
Final cost $16.49 for TWO meals + 1 appetizer – like paying $5.50 for each item!
The take-home meals are served chilled and ready to heat up at home later – that means you could forget about cooking for the rest of the day!
Olive Garden: Buy One, Take One Deal is BACK
We have great news for Olive Garden fans! After nearly FIVE years, the fan-favorite Buy One, Take One special has returned! 🙌🏼 Through May 4th, you can choose one ready-to-eat entrée for $14.99 and get a second chilled entrée for FREE!
The Buy One, Take One Special allows you to get one take-home entree for EACH entree ordered – up to five per table! 🤩
This BOGO offer will also include To-Go, and all of Olive Garden’s delivery services, both online and through the mobile app.
Choose one of these ready-to-eat entrées:
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Angel Hair with Marinara
- Four-Cheese Manicotti
- Fettucine Alredo (+$3)
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (+$4)
- Lasagna Classico (+$5)
- Chicken Parmigiana (+$7)
Then choose a second chilled entrée for FREE:
- Fettucine Alfredo
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
You’ll pay as low as $12.99 for BOTH (a $26 value) and skip cooking for two nights!
*Note that the take-home entree does not include soup/salad or breadsticks.
Chick-Fil-A: Family Meals
Chick-fil-A is making eating out just a little bit easier! Right now, they are offering Family Style Meals which include an entree, sides, and dessert for LESS than buying individual meals. 🙌 *Note that pricing may vary a bit by location.
Check out these tasty meal deals…
Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $35.15 value!
*Includes 10-count Chick-n-Strips, 4 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, & 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – $38.51 value!
*Includes 30-count Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 1 Medium Mac & Cheese, 1 Medium Fruit Cup, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets Family Style Meal
Only $30.49 – a $42.11 value!
*Includes 30-count Grilled Nuggets, 2 Medium Waffle Fries, 2 Medium Mac & Cheese, 2 Chocolate Chunk Cookies, and 2 Chocolate Fudge Brownies.
Chili’s: 3 for Me Menu from $10.99
Be sure to check out Chili’s 3 for Me Menu! It includes your choice of an appetizer, a full-size entree, and an ice-cold beverage starting at just $10.99!
Appetizers include chips & salsa, a bowl of soup, and a side house or Caesar Salad. For your entree, you can choose from The Big Smash Burger, Crispy Chicken Sandwich, or Chicken Crispers. Plus there are premium options available for an additional charge. Note that prices may vary by location.
Buffalo Wild Wings: BOGO Boneless Wings Thursdays + More!
For a limited time, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings where they are offering every Tuesday, Buffalo Wild Wings offers Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Traditional Wings and every Thursday, you can get Buy 1, Get 1 Free Boneless Wings!
These offers are valid both in-store and online for dine-in, delivery, or take-out at participating US locations. No promo code is needed to snag these deals, the discount will automatically apply when you add a burger or wings to your cart.
Red Robin: Daily Specials
For a limited time, Red Robin is offering special daily deals. On Mondays, you can snag a plethora of deals – a $5 Monster Margarita, a $2 Monster Burger upgrade, and $4 Monster Milkshakes, dine-in only at participating locations.
Score their $10 Red’s Gourmet Cheeseburger and Bottomless Side all day long on Tuesdays, dine-in only at participating locations.
Every Wednesday Red Robin offers 50% off a kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree – limit of 4 discounted kids meals per table. Alternatively, you score the same deal online when you use the promo code KIDSMEAL50 at checkout.
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!
A&W: 20% Off When You Download the App
Download the A&W app and score 20% off your first order! Don’t forget to sign up for the free Mug Club online for more deals, including a free root beer float on your birthday!
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 onlinebo. 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 onlinebo. It costs just $1.50 and the price hasn’t changed since 1984!
AND if you’re a Coca-Cola fan, you might be excited to learn that Coke products will be returning to the Costco Food Court this summer!
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!
Don’t feel like cooking? Try these lazy dinner ideas!
