We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week!
With this busy time of year, comes more activities, sports, and events which means less time for cooking family dinners! Don’t fret – you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget.
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. This week’s deals are perfect for all you busy or tired peeps out there who could use a quick pick-me-up or a night off from cooking! Plus, check out this of = where you can fast food meals for $5 or less!
Don’t want to leave the house? Check out these restaurants that offer free delivery right to your door and Amazon Prime members can score a FREE 1-Year Grubhub membership!
Today, July 12th only, Starbucks Rewards Members (free to join) can score 50% off one standard menu-sized handcrafted beverage from 12-6 PM local time at participating stores!
Just check the offers tab in your Starbucks App to apply at checkout or show it to your barista. Note that customizations will cost extra and this offer excludes delivery orders, alcohol, ready-to-drink, and bottled beverages.
Today, July 12th only, head over to Krispy Kreme where you can snag an Original Glazed Dozen for just 87¢ when you purchase any regular-price dozen or 16-count Minis and use promo code BDAY at checkout. There is a limit of 4 for in-shop or drive-thru purchases and 1 online for pickup and delivery.
Plus, today and every Friday in July, rewards members (free to join) can score a FREE small, medium, or large hot or iced coffee with ANY purchase. Be sure to check back on Tuesdays for a FREE surprise doughnut offer too! You can find these offers in the offers section of your rewards account.
To use these offers in-store, just scan the barcode in the Rewards app or provide your account phone number. If ordering online, log into your account.
*Note that select stores may not allow you to combine both offers.
Here’s what your deals could look like…
Buy Original Glazed Dozen $16.79
Buy $0.87 Original Glazed Dozen $16
Total = $32.79
Use promo code BDAY (exp 7/12)
Final cost $17.66 for 24 doughnuts!
Buy Any Size Hot or Iced Coffee $2.49 – $3.09
Buy Original Glazed Doughnut $2.19
Total = $4.68
Use your free coffee w/ any purchase offer (exp 7/12)
Final cost $2.19 for both!
Through July 15th, Taco Bell Rewards members can score a Nacho Fries Lover’s Pass in the app which gets you one regular-sized order of Nacho Fries daily for 30 consecutive days for only $10!
Sign up for Taco Bell Rewards to get perks…
Taco Bell Rewards members (free to join) always get discounts and exclusive drops by using the app, so be sure to download it and browse the available offers before making your next Taco Bell run.
Rewards members earn 10 points for every $1 spent. Earn just 250 points to score another free reward!
Plus, the more you spend, the more you can earn! Once you earn 2,000 points, you’ll reach Fire Tier status where every $1 you spend gets you 11 points and you’ll get access to all kinds of exclusive perks. Awesome!
Looking for Dunkin’ Donuts coupons and offers? You’ve come to the right place! For a limited time, Dunkin’ is dropping a new offer every Tuesday for rewards members (free to join)!
Check your Dunkin’ app for a new offer to use through July 15th to score ANY Medium Frozen Coffee for just $3! Just be sure to activate it before making your purchase.
Grab a cheap drink with this deal…
With a Grubhub+ membership, you can score unlimited free delivery and lower service fees on orders of $12+, 5% Grubhub+ credit back on pickup orders, and exclusive perks and rewards with every purchase.
Even better, through July 15th, Amazon is offering a FREE $10 Amazon Gift Card w/ a $25+ Grubhub Order!
To score this deal, you’ll need to head here and sign into your Amazon Prime account. Once you have signed in you will be redirected to the Grubhub website where you can select your favorite restaurant and place a $25+ order. At checkout, you will have to enter the promo code GRUBPRIME and the FREE Amazon Gift Card will be emailed to the the email address associated with your applicable Grubhub account.
Here’s what your deal could look like…
AND, Amazon is offering all Prime Members a FREE Grubhub+ membership (a $119.88 yearly value)!
1. Head over here and click on “Activate Grubhub+ and save”
2. Sign into or create your Grubhub account
3. Agree to the terms and conditions to connect your Prime and Grubhub accounts
4. Agree to share your Prime membership status with Grubhub
5. That’s it! Now you can start enjoying all the benefits of your free Grubhub+ membership!
Already have a Grubhub+ account? Current users are also eligible for this promo. You simply have to sign up via Amazon here and connect your Grubhub+ account. Your free Grubhub+ membership will begin at the start of your next billing cycle.
Through August 31st, head to your local Tiff’s Treats where they are offering Buy One, Get One Free Tiffwich Ice Cream Sandwiches for the summer – no coupon needed!
You can find your closest Tiff’s Treats location here.
Check out this tasty BOGO deal…
Buy 2 Tiffwich Ice Cream Sandwiches $6 each
Total = $12
Less buy one, get one free sale
Final cost $6 total – just $3 each!
*Note that prices may vary by location and this offer is available in-store only.
Score $10 cookie dozens with the Tiff’s Treats Summer Pass!
Through June 17th, you can snag the Tiff’s Treats Summer Pass when you make an online purchase of $25+ and use the promo code SUMMERPASS at checkout. The code will take 1¢ off your order, so you’ll know it’s been applied.
Then, on June 18th, you’ll receive your Summer Pass Access Code to score unlimited $10 dozens through August 31st. That’s a sweet deal, considering a dozen of their cookies usually sell for around $21!
Note that the access code will be sent to the e-mail address that was used to make your qualifying purchase. All orders placed using the Summer Pass discount must also use the same e-mail.
Through August 28th, head over to Subway where you can snag 20% off any 6″ or footlong sub when you use promo code TWENTYOFF at checkout!
Keep in mind that these deals are valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1). Note several subs may be cheaper using other codes mentioned below, depending on your order.
Subway Footlong Classic Sub $7.99
Use Subway coupon code TWENTYOFF
Final cost $6.39 total!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location. If you choose a footlong sub that costs more than $8.75 before coupon, promo code FTL699 should yield a lower price if it works in your area.
For a limited time, head over to Panera, where MyPanera Members (free to join) can score a FREE half salad or sandwich with a $5 minimum purchase when you apply the code FREEHALFENTREE at checkout.
To redeem the offer, you must be signed into your MyPanera account. Offer valid only at participating Panera Bakery-Cafes owned by Panera, LLC excluding breakfast and lobster items, and Value Duets. Limit one discount per transaction.
New Sip Club Members Score 3 Months FREE
Through August 31st, join Panera’s Unlimited Sip Club and enjoy three months of free access to 20+ drinks. This offer is valid for new members only.
HIP TIP: You may cancel at any time. If you do not cancel before your renewal date, your stored payment method will automatically be charged $14.99 plus tax for a monthly subscription. To cancel a subscription online, visit the Manage Subscription section online or on the Panera Bread app.
Just remember: once your initial offer has expired, your credit card will be charged $14.99/month, so be sure to set a reminder to cancel your subscription if you don’t want to continue with a paid membership. You can cancel at any time, and it’s easy to do! Just log in to your MyPanera Rewards account, visit the subscription section, and follow the directions to cancel.
Note that this offer excludes catered orders and orders placed on third-party delivery sites. It’s not valid with any other coupon or offer and cannot be combined with any other promotions.
For a limited time, you can score Six FREE wings with a $10 minimum takeout or delivery order when you use the promo code GOWINGS at checkout. Cannot be combined with other offers, limit 1 use.
Don’t forget that 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. No promo code is needed to snag this deal, as the discount will automatically apply when you add an order of wings to your cart.
For a limited time only, head over to IHOP, where you can score a FREE kids’ meal with the purchase of adult entrée every day from 4 pm to 10 pm! Note that this offer is valid for kids aged 12 and under, at participating locations for 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:
Pizza Hut often offers deals, delivery specials, coupon codes for online orders, and more!
For a limited time, you can try the new Chicago Tavern-Style Large Pizzas for only $12 each! Note that the build your own option starts at just $10 for cheese only.
Pizza Hut’s all-new Chicago Tavern Style Pizza is inspired by Chicago’s bar pies and packed with bold flavor on a thin crust. This square-cut pizza is topped with your favorite toppings and sprinkled with Cheesy Garlic Hut Dust. You can try delicious recipes like Double Pepperoni, Pesto Margherita, Ultimate, Spicy Chicken Sausage or create a custom blend of toppings!
Note this offer is valid for carryout, dine-in, and delivery at participating locations only.
Looking for more deals? Check out the $7 Deal Lover’s Menu…
Right now, you can treat the family to Pizza Hut on the cheap when you order from their $7 Deal Lover’s Menu! You can choose from a medium 1-topping pizza, a selection of melts, 8-piece breaded boneless wings, a double order of breadsticks, cheese sticks, and their new chocolate donut bites!
You’ll score them for $7 each when you order two or more items from the Deal Lover’s Menu – no coupon required. Just log in or enter your location, look for the new $7 Lovers option, and select two or more choices from the menu.
Plus, this deal is available for takeout or delivery! Note that participation may vary by location.
Long John Silver’s recently launched its Seacret Society rewards program (available only at participating locations).
New members will receive a FREE preselected menu item, so make sure to sign up for this FREE program today. The item you receive may vary but could include a FREE fish sandwich like we did!
The Chili’s 3 For Me menu just got an upgrade! Chili’s fans can now order the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with hand-breaded crispy chicken, mayo, and pickles on a brioche bun, or a brand new burger called the Big Smasher with twice the beef of a Big Mac, topped with diced red onions, lettuce, pickles, Thousand Island dressing, and American cheese. 🍔
Grab a bottomless non-alcoholic beverage, bottomless chips and salsa, plus the Big Smasher OR the Crispy Chicken Sandwich with fries for just $10.99! You can even add a margarita to your meal for just $3! That beats fast food prices any day!
Join My Chili’s Rewards (free to join) to score FREE Chips & Salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage every time you order, personalized rewards and offers, and a FREE dessert on your birthday!
They also regularly send out offers for a FREE order of Chips & Salsa with an entree purchase and more special offers just for rewards members!
Every Tuesday after 5PM, you’ll pay 1/2 price for Sonic Cheeseburgers when you order using the Sonic iOS or Android app! Note this offer excludes double-patty cheeseburgers, limited-time-only cheeseburgers, quarter-pound double cheeseburgers, and junior cheeseburgers.
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.
Are you looking for cheap lunch or dinner options this summer? If so, you’ll wanna head to McDonald’s as they just released their new $5 value meal!
The meal includes your choice of a McChicken or McDouble sandwich, 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, small fries, and a small drink all for just five bucks! This value meal will only be available for a limited time and may be slightly more expensive in some states/regions.
Every Friday in 2024, McDonald’s is offering up a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You’ll see this offer available to use every Friday inside the McDonald’s app.
Einstein Bros. Bagels has a new and exciting offer for 2024. Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in the new Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
That means 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.
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!
Another prime place to find cheap eats and food deals is the Costco food court which has many 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!
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!
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