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 January 2026, including sweets, fries, coffee, and more.
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. Scroll down below to check the list of delicious food deals!Â
Keep in mind that most restaurants are franchised, so each location can choose which promotion they want to be a part of individually. It’s always a good idea to call ahead and check whether they participate.
Free Food and Cheap Food Deals
FREE IHOP Bottomless Pancakes with Purchase
Get ready for pancake stacks! Through March 30th, IHOP is bringing back a fan-favorite deal that’s all about going big on breakfast. When you order select combo meals, you can enjoy free bottomless buttermilk pancakes. Offer is valid at participating locations, for dine-in guests only, so it’s a good idea to plan your visit early.
Each guest can take advantage of the deal once per order. Do note that this promotion can’t be combined with other deals or offers, including IHOP Rewards Stack Market redemptions. It also doesn’t apply to the IHOP Value Menu, 55+ menu, omelettes, or Kids Menu items. Don’t miss it, enjoy a bottomless stack of pancake goodness!
Arby’s Sandwiches Buy 1 Get 1 FREE
Every weekend in January, go to Arby’s where you can score a buy one get one free sandwich coupon in the app. This coupon includes the following sandwiches: Ham & Swiss Melt, Smokehouse Brisket, Roast Turkey & Bacon Ranch, Greek Gyro, Roast Beef Gyro, and Corned Beef Reuben sandwiches. All you need to do is download the app and sign in to your Arby’s Rewards account (free to join).
FREE Scoop of Classic Carol at Chicken Salad Chick!
Mark your Calendar!
On January 22nd, Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free scoop of Classic Carol to celebrate Guest Appreciation Day! No purchase is necessary, but, there’s a limit of one scoop per guest. This offer is valid for takeout, dine-in, and drive-thru.
When you order online, through the Chicken Salad Chick app (iOS or Android), or by delivery, you’ll get a free scoop of Classic Carol with each meal you buy. Find your nearest Chicken Salad Chick here!
Krispy Kreme Buy Dozen Get Dozen for JUST $1 – Today Only!
Today, January 19th only, rush to Krispy Kreme and grab an Original Glazed Dozen for just $1 with the purchase of any regular-priced dozen when you use the promo code BOGO1! This deal is available for online pickup or delivery orders. Enjoy your Krispy Kreme Original Glazed Donuts now!
Buy One Get One FREE Insomnia Cookie with Purchase!
Today only, January 19th, hurry over to Insomnia Cookies, where they are having a buy one get one free on select cookies at participating locations for Rewards Members. All you need to do is go to your local Insomnia Cookie store, buy a Brookie, Brownie or Blondie, and get a second one for free!
Also, Rewards Members will get points for their purchases on cookies, and can score a $10 Insomnia Cookies Reward once they reach 100 points, which can be applied to their next purchase! Don’t miss out, find your nearest Insomnia Cookies store here!
FREE Insomnia Classic Cookie with Purchase
Through January 31st, hurry over to Insomnia Cookies, where you can score a free Insomnia Classic Cookie with every purchase at participating locations when the temperature drops below 26 degrees. All you need to do is go to your local Insomnia Cookie store, show your weather app to the cashier, make a purchase, and get your free cookie!Â
Also, Rewards Members will get points for their purchases on cookies, and can score a $10 Insomnia Cookies Reward once they reach 100 points, which can be applied to their next purchase! Don’t miss out, find your nearest Insomnia Cookies store here!
FREE Krispy Kreme Winter Seasonal Donut with Purchase
Through January 26th, Rewards Members (free to join) over at Krispy Kreme can score a free Winter Seasonal Donut with any purchase! Have in mind, there’s a limit of one per person. Find the nearest Krispy Kreme store here and try them out now!
Panera Buy 1 Entree Get 1 for $5
For a limited time, Panera Bread is offering buy one, get one $5 entree! Simply use promo code BOGO5 to receive your second entree for only $5. It is valid on whole sandwiches, whole soups, mac & cheeses, and whole salads. There is a limit of one use. Find your nearest Panera Bread location here!
Kids Eat FREE All January at Dickey’s
For the entire month of January, kiddos will eat for free over at Dickey’s Barbeque Pit with a $15 adult purchase. It’s valid in-store, online or with the app. Add qualifying items in your cart, plus the kids’ meal, and use promo code KIDS85 at checkout. Note that this offer is not valid on delivery orders placed online or via the app.
DoorDash x NBA (50% Off Your Order – Score Up to $10 Off!)
DoorDash DashPass Members can score 50% off their next DoorDash order! Keep an eye on any NBA game this season, and when an NBA player scores 50+ points, you can use code NBA50 at checkout to score 50% off your order! Do note that this is valid for up to $10. Don’t miss out, take advantage of this DoorDash offer! And you can find more info here!
Wendy’s Jr. Frosty for a YEAR with $3 Key Tag
Wendy’s will be offering free Jr. Frosty treats with purchase for a YEAR when you buy the $3 Frosty key tag but it won’t be available until early 2026. Do note that you can still use your previous one until the new ones become available.
All you have to do is purchase a physical Frosty key tag or a digital tag that stays in your Wendy’s App, and you can enjoy your free treat every single day in 2026! If you are purchasing at their restaurants, just ask to add the key tag to your order, or when buying online or through the app, choose whether you would like a physical key tag or a digital tag.
In order to claim your treats, you need to swipe your key tag upon making an order in any participating restaurant or apply the offer when making an order through your mobile app.
Also, the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption benefits from 90% of every key tag purchased, and you can purchase bulks of these key tags right from their website, too. Please note that this offer is available at participating stores only. Don’t miss out!
Other Current Wendy’s Deals:
- $3 Off of $20 Order
- $1 Off Premium Combo
- $1 Off Any Size Soft Drink with $5 Purchase
- $1 Off Crispy Chicken Sandwich or 4-piece Nuggets with $5 Purchase
- Biggie Bag Meal Deals – starting at $4, includes a choice of six sandwich options, 4-piece nuggets, a small drink, and junior fries
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!
31% Off All Ice Cream Scoops at Baskin Robbins
Ice Cream lovers, here’s a sweet offer for you! On January 31st (and every 31st of the year), go to Baskin Robbins they will be offering 31% off all ice cream scoops! They launched 31 flavors, so you could have a new one every day of the month. Don’t miss it out, find the nearest location here!
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.
Casey’s Combo
Get $8 off two large pizzas and two sides at Casey’s when you use promo code COMBO during checkout online or in the Casey’s app.Â
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 OlĂ©s, and a small fountain drink or the $7 Meal Steal which includes two Crispy Tacos (beef), Nacho Crunch Beef Burrito, a small Potato OlĂ©s and a small fountain drink. Note that this offer is available on in-app orders only. The Taco Burger is only $3.49.
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!
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. Choose from medium 2-topping pizzas, breads, loaded tots, boneless chicken, pastas, sandwiches, salads, or desserts. 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
2-Topping Pizza $5.99 at Little Caesars
For a limited time, Little Caesars is offering two large 1-topping round pizzas for just $4.99 each when you use promo code PIZZAPIZZA1 at checkout! This offer is available online and through the app.
More Cheap Food Deals
- Enjoy half-off shakes and drinks every weekday from 2 pm through 4 pm at Steak N’ Shake.
- Groupon offers a $25 Krispy Kreme eGift Card for just $20 – no promo code needed
- $5 Happy Hour at TGI Fridays. Typically held Monday through Friday from 3 pm to 6 pm
- Grab a $5.99 Happy Hour combo (a bagel and shmear and a Morning Mocktail) at Einstein Bros. Bagels – all day, every day
- Enjoy BOGO free Sundaes every Wednesday at Carvel
- Enjoy Ultimate SpendLESS Shrimp for just $15.99 at Red Lobster – you’ll get Shrimp Linguini Alfredo, Garlic Shrimp Scampi and Popcorn Shrimp & Fries
Also, be sure to check out these deals by day:
Monday:
Cicis Pizza Buffet for $5.99 Every Monday & Tuesday
If you’ve been craving an easy, affordable way to feed your pizza obsession, this deal is about to become your favorite. Every Monday and Tuesday through February 10th, guests can dig into Cicis’ legendary all-you-can-eat buffet for only $5.99. That means unlimited slices of pizza, pasta, fresh salad, and sweet desserts are all included.
Just head over here and download the digital coupon before you go. Show it at checkout, and you’re set for a feast without the hefty price tag. This is perfect for a casual family dinner, a budget-friendly night out, or just an excuse to enjoy more than one slice (or three) without overspending. Grab your coupon now and find the nearest location here!
4-Piece Mozzarella Sticks $1.49 at Sonic
Through March 29th, every Monday, go to Sonic where you can score a 4-Piece Mozzarella Sticks for only $1.49, regularly priced at $3.99! Â Open the Sonic app (iOS or Android), check out the deals tab, and redeem it through March 29th. Locate the nearest Sonic here, see more offers below, and check the app for more local offers.
- FREE Small Premium Chicken Bites with $5 purchase (x2/1)
- Lg Groovy Fries for only $2, regularly $3.19 (every Friday for a limited time)
Burger at Granite City Food & Brewery
Visit Granite City Food & Brewery, where you can score $8 burgers and chicken sandwiches with fries on Mondays, plus $10 select specialty burgers, $10 pitchers, and $8 GC Growler fills. Available for dine-in only.
Tavern Cut and Large Pizzas at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Every Monday, enjoy $19.99 large pizzas or $14.99 half-off tavern-cut pizzas, and a $6 BJ’s Brewhouse Margarita at BJ’s Brewhouse and Restaurant.
Hooters
Every Monday, enjoy a cheeseburger with curly fries and a Bud Light Pilsner for only $12 at Hooters! Or without beer for $10!
Tuesday:
Atlanta Bread Company
On Tuesdays after 5pm, head over to Atlanta Bread Company, where kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Note that the day and time varies, so you’ll need to contact your location for details.
Ruby
Every Tuesday, Ruby is offering Burgers and Sandwiches with fries, with prices starting at $6.99. Also, kids eat dinner for free with purchase of a full-priced adult entree. Available for kids 12 and under, after 5 pm, for dine-in only.
- American Smashed Burger
- Ruby’s Cheeseburger
- ImpossibleTM Burger
- Chicken & Fish Sandwiches
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!
Buy 1 Get 1 50% Off Traditional Buffalo Wild Wings
Every Tuesday, head over to Buffalo Wild Wings, where you can buy one 6, 10, or 15 count traditional wings and get one 50% off Traditional Buffalo Wild Wings! Note that this offer is available for dine-in only. Don’t miss it!
Taco at Granite City Food & Brewery
Visit Granite City Food & Brewery, where you can score $10 signature tacos, three with tortilla chips and salsa and $5 Margaritas. Includes Asian Shrimp, Crispy Baja Fish, Chicken Tinga, Beef Tacos. Available for dine-in and to-go.
Beyond Juicery + Eatery Smoothies $5
Check out Beyond Juicery + Eatery, where every Tuesday from 2 pm through 5 pm, you can grab a smoothie for just $5!
Wednesday:
FREE 6-Piece Nuggets with Purchase at Wendy’s
Enjoy free 6-piece nuggets with every purchase at Wendy’s every Wednesday throughout the entire year! This offer is valid when you place your order through the Wendy’s app. Don’t miss out on this delicious deal.
Pasta at Granite City Food & Brewery
Visit Granite City Food & Brewery, where every Wednesday you can enjoy $11.99 pasta entrees with unlimited garlic bread and your choice of salad, 1/2 off bottles of wine, and $5 Lemon Lavender Refresher cocktails. This offer includes Bock & Cheese, Buffalo Mac & Cheese, Chicken Alfredo, Tuscan Shrimp Scampi, Cajun Pasta.
Loaded Burger at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Every Wednesday, go to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery and score Loaded Burger with Unlimited Fries for $12.99 and BJ’s Signature Beers for $5.
Logan’s Roadhouse
On Wednesdays, you can grab a mesquite-grilled steak, two sides, and a soft drink for just $12.99 at Logan’s Roadhouse!
Thursday:
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Boneless Buffalo Wild Wings
Every Thursday from open to close, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering Buy One Get One of equal value FREE Boneless Wings! The offer is available via delivery and takeout only through the Buffalo Wild Wings App or website. Note that delivery is subject to availability and there’s a limit to one per customer, while supplies last.
Appetizers at Granite City Food & Brewery
Granite City Food & Brewery is offering select appetizers for $6, pints for $3, and growlers for $8. Includes Spinach Artichoke Dip, Chicken Tenders, Margherita Flatbread, BBQ Chicken Flatbread. Offer available every Thursday for dine-in and to-go.
Slow-Roasted Entree at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Every Thursday, BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery is offering a Slow-Roasted Entree with Dessert for $19.99 and Call Drinks for $6. The Slow-Roasted Sirloin or 1/2 Rack Baby Back Ribs includes two signature sides and a Pizookie.
Kids Eat Free with Purchase at Rubio’s
Every Thursday, Rubio’s Rewards members (free to join) can score a free kids’ meal with any entree purchase. Limit is one free kids’ meal per transaction.
Friday:
FREE Hot & Crispy Fries Every Friday with Purchase
Enjoy free any size Hot & Crispy Fries from Wendy’s with any purchase every Friday. Offer is available until the end of the year in the Wendy’s app.
FREE McDonald’s French Fries
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 the 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!
Fish Fry at Granite City Food & Brewery
Granite City Food & Brewery is offering Northern Lager-Battered Fish, served with French fries, coleslaw, and house-made tartar sauce for $14.99 and Flying Monkey cocktails for $3. Available for dine-in and to-go.
3-Course Weekend Special at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery
Every Friday and Saturday after 4:00 pm and all day Sunday, go to BJ’s Restaurant & Brewery and get the 3-Course Weekend Special. Get Prime Rib for $37.99 or Double Bone-In Pork Chop for $32.99 with two signature sides, a soup or starter salad and a Pizookie.
Sunday
New KFC Offers Every Sunday!
Every Sunday through February, KFC will be dropping new digital offers on its app! Note that this deal will be available at participating locations only. Check out the upcoming deals below:
January 18th – $5 off a 6-piece Taste of KCF Deal- January 25th – 12-piece Chicken Bucket for $15
- February 1st – 8-Piece Chicken Tenders Feast for $30
- February 8th – 20 Wings for $20 + 4 dip cups and choice of Hot & Spicy or Honey BBQ
FREE Cozy Brunch Club Sticker with Drink Purchase
Each Sunday in January, after 10 am, go over to Scooter’s Coffee where they’re celebrating Brunch Staples by offering one of four collectible Cozy Brunch Club Stickers for free, with any drink purchase! Note that there is a limited supply of one per customer. Also, in their app, you can check out a Holiday Secret menu item. Find the nearest location here and browse more restaurant deals!
FREE Chicken Shack Sandwich or Lettuce Wrap
Every Sunday through June 28th, over at Shake Shack, you can score a free Chicken Shack Sandwich or Chicken Shack Lettuce Wrap with a $10+ purchase using promo code CHICKENSUNDAY! Don’t miss it, find your nearest Shake Shack now and see the upcoming freebies below!
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 checkout. Limit is one kids’ free meal with one adult entree. Maximum of two free kids’ meals per online order.
Cinnabon
Cinnabon offers kids 12 and under a FREE CinnaSweets on Sundays. Just buy any baked good and snag a FREE 5-count CinnaSweets if your child is with you at the time of purchase. Single-use only.
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 Pepperoni Pizza at Johnny Carino’s
Right now, hurry over to Johnny Carino’s where they are offering Free Pepperoni Pizza! The only thing you need to do is to head over here and sign up for their email & text club. There is a limit of one per customer. Don’t miss out – grab your free pizza here and see Johnny Carino’s restaurant locations here!
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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Is it just for subway?
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Hi I can’t get a free drink when I join the rewards program. And add something else to the order.
Hi! Are you referring to Starbucks drink? You can get free drink with qualifying purchase. Check your app to see which drinks are eligible. Hope this helps!
It’s like discontinued
Does these offers work in Jamaica??
I don’t think so Joan. But you can check some of your restaurants and ask for these offers.
Yes I so grateful for this list trying to save for Christmas for my 5yr old so this helps on those days I’m too tired to cook because I have been working at work and home
This is super helpful! Thanks so much for sharing!
You are so welcome Chandira!