Most kids eat free deals are for DINE-IN only. Please contact them if you have a question about their policy.
No one wants to sit at home every night, and we all love to come home to a clean kitchen! Here is a list of places in town that make eating out easier AND more affordable. All restaurants were called for verification, but policies do change. Note that specials and age requirements vary per restaurant. When in doubt, call the restaurant first! Contact Us if you find more deals or changes to current policies.
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Sundays
- Steak n’ Shake. Kids 12 years and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal over $9 on the weekends. Springfield location on Wabash and other participating locations 217-787-0392
- Xochimilco. A Springfield Moms favorite for decades! Kids eat free on Sundays. Dine-in Only. Two area locations off Dirksen Parkway and off Iles Avenue near Sam’s Club. xochimilcorestaurant.com/
Mondays
- Huddle House: Kids eat free at huddle house in Williamsville 1 free meal per adult entree on Monday and Tuesday nights!
- Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria on Clear Lake Avenue and their location at Piper Glen. Kids eat free with an adult paying entree on Mondays. At 3073 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield. 217-523-2211 and 2841 Mansion Rd. (Piper Glen) Springfield, IL 217-483-6888.
- McAlister’s Deli Kids eat free with an adult purchase, from 4:00 p.m.- close at both locations: 3130 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-210-0780 and 2917 West Iles (near Home Goods) 217-210-0695.
- MCL Kids 12 and under eat free Monday. With the purchase of one adult entree, kids choose and entree with two sides and a kiddie drink! Dine-in only. 2151 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL 217-787-8706
Tuesdays
- Bob Evans. Kids age 12 and under receive one free meal per 1 adult entree. From 4:00 p.m.- close Tuesdays only. Located at 4221 Conestaga Drive, Springfield 217-698-3800.
- Godfather’s Pizza. Tuesdays Kids 10 and under eat free from the buffet; drink included. One free child per paying adult. Valid at participating locations.
- Huddle House: Kids eat free at huddle house in Williamsville 1 free kid meal per adult entree on Monday and Tuesday nights!
- Pizza Ranch: Kids eat free Tuesday 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. One child 12 & under per full-priced paying adult. 1001 Lejune Dr. Springfield 217-679-8844.
Wednesdays
- Brickhouse: Kids eat free on Wednesday with adult entree purchase.12 and under with purchase of an adult entree. 3136 W. Iles, Springfield (off Koke Mill Road). Phone: 217-546-BRIK. NOTE: Half-off Build Your Own Pizza on Monday and Tuesday.
- Home Plate Grill Kids Eat Free on Wednesday with adult entree purchase. 2571 S. Koke Mill Road (off Iles Road) 217-679-3313.
- Dublin Pub: All day. Kids meal free with with paying adult entrée. 1975 West Wabash (off Chatham Road), Springfield. 217-793-6871.
Saturdays
Steak n’ Shake. Kids 12 years and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal over $9 on the weekends. All Springfield locations and participating locations. 217-787-0392
If you have discovered a “Kids Eat Free” deal at an area restaurant, please email us so we can add to our list.
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