Cheap Eats of the Week – Top 10 Restaurant Deals (McDonald’s, Subway, Chili’s & More!)

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We’re sharing the top cheap eats of the week!

Looking for cheap eats?

If you’re short on time but still have hungry mouths to feed, don’t fret – you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget!

We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurant deals from the week for all you busy or tired peeps out there!

Check out this list of our favorite cheap eats from this past week…

FREE McDonald’s Medium Fries Every Friday w/ $1 App Purchase

Now through December 31, 2022, 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 once each Friday, and you’ll need to place your order via the McDonald’s app to do so. If you’re just downloading the app for the first time, you’ll also score a reward for a FREE Large order of Fries, valid in-store or with order pick-up!

Score Discounted Domino’s Gift Cards

For a limited time, head over to Costco.com where you can score $100 in Domino’s Gift Cards for just $79.99 shipped! This set includes four physical $25 Domino’s Gift Cards that are great for gifting or stocking stuffers!

Stack your gift cards with these Domino’s Specials…

Hit the Sam’s Club Food Court for Some Super Cheap Eats!

If you’re looking for a quick, affordable, and delicious meal, consider heading over to Sam’s Club. They have a whole food court menu of yummy items that you can get for under $5 and these eats aren’t just cheap, they are tasty too!

In fact, Sam’s Club just lowered the price of its hot dog and drink combo at all of its food courts to just $1.38 (previously $1.50) which now beats the price of this same combo at Costco.

Check out the full list of meals, snacks, desserts, and beverages available from Sam’s Club!

Pizza Hut Offers Its Triple Treat Box from $22.99 (Regularly $47)

For a limited time, Pizza Hut is offering $5 off a $25+ purchase when you use promo code VISAFIVE at checkout. Note that this does not stack with any additional deals or offers.

You can also score the Pizza Hut Triple Treat Box as low as $22.99! If you bought everything separately you would be paying at least $46, so this is an awesome bundle if you’re wanting to feed the whole fam.

This box is completely customizable, it includes two medium one-topping pizzas, five breadsticks, and 10 Cinnabon Mini Rolls – everything you need for a complete meal! All this food is packaged nicely in a three-tiered box that keeps everything warm.

Note that price may vary depending on what you select and not all locations will have this box so make sure to call your preferred Pizza Hut.

Score BOGO Footlong Subs at Subway

For a limited time, Subway is offering Buy One, Get One FREE Footlong Subs when you use coupon code FREESUB at checkout! Note that this offer is only valid at select locations and you must place your order through the Subway app OR online.

Alternatively, if that offer is not available for you, you can score 50% off one footlong sub when you buy one at regular price by using the promo code BOGO50 at checkout.

These BOGO deals makes it easy to get a fresh, fully customized meal for you and your bestie, co-worker, or spouse. Or consider picking up one sandwich to enjoy now and one to stash in the fridge for later!

Plus, through December 31st, Subway is offering a FREE 6″ Sub with a $25 gift card purchase! This is a perfect time to take advantage of this offer whether you plan to use the gift cards for yourself or to give them as holiday gifts.

Buy 2 Subway Footlong Subs as low as $7.89 each
Total = $15.78
Use Subway coupon code FREESUB (buy one, get one FREE)
Final cost $7.89 total – just $3.94 each!

*Prices may vary by location.

FREE $10 Chuck E. Cheese Bonus Card w/ $50 eGift Card Purchase 

Through December 31st, head over to ChuckECheese.com where you can score a $10 Bonus Card when you grab a $50 eGift Card – no coupon code needed! Note that the bonus card is available to use from January 1st, 2023 through February 28th, 2023.

FREE Bowl from Panda Express w/ $30 Gift Card Purchase 

Through December 4th, you can get a FREE Panda Bowl when you buy $30 in Panda Express Gift Cards – no promo code needed! You can do this online simply by heading here to buy $30 in gift cards and you’ll have a coupon code for a free bowl sent to your email. You’ll be able to use this code when you order online or if you order in-store!

Hip Tip: On your next Panda Express purchase, save your receipt as there is usually an offer for a free side when you take a quick survey about your dining experience. Be sure you have a pen handy when you take the survey, as they will ask you to write a code down on your receipt to give the cashier when you make your next purchase. Easy peasy!

FREE $10 Bonus Card w/ $50 Chili’s Gift Card Purchase 

Through December 31st, hurry over to Chilis.com where you can snag a FREE $10 Bonus Card when you purchase a $50 Gift Card – no promo code or coupons needed! Your Bonus Card will be delivered via e-mail, but you can purchase either a physical or digital $50 gift card to score it.

Your bonus eGift card can be redeemed from January 1st, 2023 through February 23rd, 2023. Note that only one bonus eGift Card can be redeemed per table visit on food and drinks, and cannot be combined with any other offer or discount.

Consider using the gift card on one of our favorite Chili’s Specials – their 3 for $10.99 Meal! It includes your choice of non-alcoholic beverage, appetizer, and entrée with sides from their 3 for Me Menu – no coupons required!

Score TWO of Sonic’s Classic Menu Items For Just $5!

For a limited time, you can score TWO of Sonic’s classic menu items for just $5 (that’s just $2.50 each)! No promo code is required to snag this deal, and you can order right from the app or any Sonic drive-thru.

And, use the 50% off one Sonic Shake coupon in your rewards account to save on one of Sonic’s delicious milkshakes in any size!

50% Off Red Robin Kids Meals Every Wednesday w/ Adult Entree

Every Wednesday only, Red Robin is offering 50% off ANY Kids Meal with the purchase of 1 Adult Entrée when you dine-in OR order to-go or delivery! If ordering online, apply promo code KIDSMEAL50 at checkout.

Just purchase an adult wrap, burger, sandwich, and entrée OR pick a salad for a healthy option to qualify for the free kid’s meal. And don’t forget that when you dine in, all the tasty kid’s meals come with bottomless fries (or another side of your choosing) and a drink. 🙌🏼 So if your kiddos have a larger appetite, they’ll have plenty to eat.

Feeding a big brood of kiddos? This discount will apply to up to FOUR kids’ meals when you purchase just one adult entrée! This is a great way to take all the kiddos out on a family “date” night on the cheap! Note that prices and availability will vary by location.

Grab cheap family meals out or to-go w/ this deal idea…

Buy Adult Entrée as low as $8.49
Buy Kids Meal as low as $5.49
Total = $13.98
Use promo code KIDSMEAL50 (50% off)
Final cost $11.23 total for TWO meals!