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 April 2025, including sweets, fries, coffee, and more. Even better, at some places, you can get free food with sign-up, no purchase needed.
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
- 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 is valid for pickup-only
FREE Small Shake with Fries Purchase at Whataburger
Through April 8th, Whataburger is offering a free small shake when you purchase one medium fries! To score this deal, simply open your app (iOS or Android) and go to the rewards section to claim this offer!
FREE Ben & Jerry’s Cone Day
On April 8th, from 12 pm to 8 pm, Ben & Jerry’s will be celebrating Free Cone Day by handing out free ice cream at participating shops. Check out more details here!
FREE 10 Boneless Buffalo Wild Wings with Purchase
Starting today, April 7th, Buffalo Wild Wings is making this April extra special for its new and existing Rewards Members (it’s free to join)! They will enjoy fantastic deals, earn points with every purchase, and free perks on wings, sandwiches, and more through April 30th. Check them out:
- from April 7th – Free 10 Boneless Wings with a $20+ purchase
- from April 9th – Free 6 Boneless Wings with a $15+ purchase
- from April 14th – Free Sandwich with a $15+ purchase
- from April 21st – Free dessert with a $10+ purchase
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Nothing Bundt Cakes
Craving something sweet? Through April 13th, there’s a buy one, get one free bundt cake at select Nothing Bundt Bakeries and online! If ordering online, type in promo code APRBOGO25 at checkout. As for in-store purchases, simply present the bar code.
For example, these Bundlets are $5.75 each, but with this deal, you’re basically walking out with two for the price of one – $2.87 each! That’s like treating yourself and someone else (or, let’s be honest, both are for you!). Spot more Nothing Bundt deals here!
Buy 1 Get 1 for $1 Footlongs at Subway
Through April 9th, Subway has a scrumptious offer that you shouldn’t miss! You can get any footlong sub for only $1 when you buy any one Footlong!
Also, through April 10th they are offering Subway Rewards Members free Doritos Nachos with the purchase of a footlong. There are more deals that you can snag right now, check out the Subway codes you can use here!
Free Small Potato Ole’s with Any Purchase at Taco John’s
In celebration of Taco John’s anniversary, they are offering delicious freebies all week long starting today, April 7th! To score these freebies, simply go to their app and locate the offer in the rewards section. Check out the deals you can get each day:
- April 7th – Free small potato ole’s with any purchase
- April 8th – Free side of nacho cheese with purchase
- April 9th – Free beef crispy taco with purchase
- April 10th – Free fiesta chicken taco with purchase
- April 11th – Free bean burrito with purchase
- April 12th – Free dessert with purchase
- April 13th – Free nacho crunch burrito with purchase
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.
Buy 1 Get 1 FREE Large Pizza at Pizza Hut
Here’s an awesome deal! Buy one get one free large one-topping pizza at Pizza Hut! How awesome is that?! Just use the promo code FREEPIZZA! You can snag this deal online or in the Pizza Hut App. Note that there is a limit of one and the offer is valid at participating locations only. Snag your free pizza here!
FREE Burger King Whopper Jr. with $1 Purchase
Burger King will give its Royal Perks members a free Whopper Jr. with a $1 purchase. To score this freebies, simply enter promo code SCORE in your offers section (via the BK app). Please note that this offer cannot be combined with other offers. Find your local Burger King here!
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!
Black Angus Steakhouse
Black Angus Steakhouse offers buy one get one free online offer with code BOGO2GO! Note that this is available for ordering on their website or app. See more details here!
FREE Bagel or Bakery Sweet at Panera Bread
Right now, Panera Bread offers a free Bagel or select Bakery Sweet (up to $2 off) with code PB2OFF! It’s available for online orders when you select store pickup.
FREE Meal with Purchase at Popeyes
Craving Popeyes? Now’s the perfect time to indulge! You can score a free regular side, small drink, or Apple Pie for spending a minimum of $5! Note that this must be your first purchase to score the offer.
Tiny Pies 20% Your First Order
Use promo code WELCOME20 at checkout at Tiny Pies and save 20% off your first order.
Olive Garden Buy One Take One
Olive Garden is bringing back the Buy One Take One Meal deal! Through May 4th, you can enjoy a delicious entrée in the restaurant and take a second entrée home – all for the price of one! This offer will be available for dine-in, ToGo, and through Olive Garden’s new delivery service through its website or mobile app.
Plus, as an eClub Rewards Member (free to join) you can get exclusive early access to this perk right away! Otherwise, this deal will be available to all on March 24th. See the options below!
First Entrée (for as low as $14.99) includes:
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Angel Hair with Marinara
- Four-Cheese Manicotti
- Fettuccine Alfredo (additional $3)
- Spaghetti & Meatballs (additional $4)
- Lasagna Classico (additional $4)
- Chicken Parmigiana (additional $7)
Second Entrée Options (Take-Home):
- Fettuccine Alfredo
- Spaghetti with Meat Sauce
- Five Cheese Ziti al Forno
FREE Handcrafted Beverage at Capital One Café
Through today only, April 7th, score a free Handcrafted Beverage at Capital One Café! All you need to do is head over here, submit your phone number and select your digital wallet, and you’ll receive a message with a download link for your coupon. No purchase is needed, but there is a limit of one per customer. Don’t miss out! Find the nearest location here, and get your coupon for a free beverage here!
$1 Wendy’s Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger with Any Purchase
Through April 13th, Wendy’s has a new coupon found in the app under the “offers” section! You can now score their Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger or a Double Stack for just $1 with purchase! Stay tuned for more sweet surprises coming soon!
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.
IHOP House Faves $6 Each
Head over to IHOP, where 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!
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
12 Wings for $16 at Rock & Brews
Over at Rock & Brews, you can get 16-ounce drafts for $4, 12 wings for $16, and 10-inch Extreme Pepperoni pizza for $12 every Monday and Thursday 7 pm – close, and on Sunday all day! Don’t miss out!
McDonald’s x Minecraft Adult Meals & Happy Meals Coming Soon!
Starting April 1st, McDonald’s is celebrating the upcoming Minecraft Movie, by teaming up with Minecraft! They will be offering a new Minecraft Movie Meal and the Minecraft Movie Happy Meal, along with a code for a digital game!
The Minecraft Movie Meal comes with a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets (with Nether Flame Sauce) by your choice, with medium fries and a drink. Also, you’ll get one of 6 collectibles from McDonald’s most beloved Characters and Menu Items, and Minecraft lore. Also, with the Minecraft Movie Happy Meal, you can make a normal Happy Meal choice, with one of 12 Blockhead or Block World Character toys from the movie and game.
Click here for all the details!
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.
Red Lobster Shrimp Your Way Starts at $16.99
Red Lobster has a Shrimp Your Way offer where you can choose two or three delicious shrimp flavors starting at only $16.99. Available flavors include their signature garlic shrimp scampi, and more. Plus, this offer also includes Cheddar Bay Biscuits. Find out more details here!
Tijuana Flats 20% Purchase for Local Heroes
Tijuana Flats is offering local heroes who tirelessly serve their communities 20% off their entire purchase. Teachers, nurses, firefighters, EMTs, military, and law enforcement must simply present their valid ID/Badge in the restaurant to receive this promo. This offer is not available for online, app, or delivery orders. Hurry, find a Tijuana Flats near you! Also, everyone can score a $5.99 Taco Meal – a taco, chips, and a drink!
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!
The program is available for PreK-6th grade classrooms, parents, and homeschool families but right now, the enrollment is only open for teachers and homeschool parents but check back often as this can open up anytime soon for everyone. You can enroll here and once the program starts simply let the parent approve participation. Printed or emailed digital certificates will be redeemable for dine-in, carry-out, or for delivery.
Also, be sure to check out these deals by day:
Monday:
Granite City Food & Brewery
Visit Granite City Food & Brewery, where you can score $8 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.
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!
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!
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!
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Our reader Scott…
The Dunkin code is expired
Yes, unfortunately the code is no longer available. Thanks for the heads up Megan!
Yup
The code 123LETSGO code for DD is expired
Darn! You’re right, it says the max limit has been reached. Thank you for letting me know Valerie! I’ll update the post as soon as possible.
Who knew there were so many freebie deals. Thanks
You’re most welcome Krys!
Thanks for sharing. I am signing up
Yay! You’re welcome!
Thank you so much for these awesome $$ saving deals! I can’t wait to grab my free 4ct cinnamon bonbites from Cinnabon tomorrow!
You’re most welcome Ciarra! Enjoy your cinnamon bonbites!
how do I get my free meal
Hi Elizabeth! You can choose your preferred free meal from the listed restaurants in the post. Each store has its own instructions on how to get them, some require a minimum purchase and others require you to just download their app. Hope this helps!
Can someone please tell me how to do this
Hi Elianna! Just simply select your preferred restaurant, and from there you can see the steps on how to get free food and drinks. Hope this helps!
Scooters coffee also has free brewed coffee for the whole month of September.
Awesome! Thanks for the tip Mel!
Signed up now I just have to go in!
Thank you so much, yesterday I got a cheese cake!!
Sweet! So happy you scored a cheesecake Steph!