Anyone that knows me knows I am always in search of a good deal. I clip coupons like they are going out of style. I live for Harris Teeter’s triples and superdoubles. We don’t eat out all that often, but some days I just don’t feel like cooking. My kids are just [...]]]>

Anyone that knows me knows I am always in search of a good deal. I clip coupons like they are going out of style. I live for Harris Teeter’s triples and superdoubles. We don’t eat out all that often, but some days I just don’t feel like cooking. My kids are just getting old enough to be interested in kids meals so I figured I should find out which restaurants will feed my kids for free or cheap if I buy a meal for myself.

I posted the question on Twitter and within minutes I got responses to get me started on my quest. One user @AngelEyezL suggested the website www.kidseatfor.com. Someone from that website also responded to me on twitter. They tweet with the username @kidseatfor if you’d like to follow them. She also suggested I follow @CLTEats, @CLTCheap and @SpecialsCLT. If you are on Twitter and want up to the date info, I highly suggest those. I also picked up a Kids Directory when I was at the library. I googled and found listings on sites such as Charlotte Smarty Pants and About.com.

My list of Kids Eat Free or Cheap
I am going to compile a list from all of these sources for us to share, because who doesn’t want yummy free food for their kids? It’s also a great way to get your kids to try new things without spending a ton of money. (Disclaimer: You may want to call to make sure the “kids eat free” offer is valid.)

Everyday or most everyday:
Charlotte Cafe – Children 2 and under get two free veggies includes macaroni and cheese. 8200 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)542-9006
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and younger eat off the buffet for free and can purchase a drink for 99 cents Check www.cicispizza.com for participating locations.
IHOP – kids eat free from 4-10 pm check www.ihop.com for participating locations and details.
Sticky Fingers – kids eat free Monday-Thursday 12410 Johnston Road (704)926-3441

Monday:
Chick-Fil-A – Kids get a free kid’s meal with the purchase of a combo meal from 5-8pm. Check www.chickfila.com for participating locations.
Mexquite Mexican Eatery – Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular entree after 4 pm 16646 Hawfield Way Dr. Charlotte, NC 29277 (704)542-1344
Park Place Restaurant – Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular adult entree and drink (1 child per adult entree) 10517 Park Rd. Charlotte, NC 28210 (704)295-1588
Topz – Kids eat cheap. Buy one adult combo meal to receive up to 4 kids meals for $.99. Sunday’s Kidz (12 and under) get FREE sundaes with the purchase of a meal. 15025 Lancaster Hwy Ste. D-1 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)542-9323

Tuesday:
Buona Vita – Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal on Tuesdays, 4-8pm. 3419 Toringdon Way, Suite 100 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)544-1011
Delancey Street Diner – Kids eat free all day 8145 Ardey Kell Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)321-2324. They also give $5 off to their twitter followers.
Lone Star Steakhouse – Kids eat free all day 10610-A Centrum Parkway Pineville, NC 28134 (704)543-1922
McAlister’s Deli – I’m told that kids eat free, but call your location to be sure.
Mexquite Mexican Eatery – Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular entree after 4 pm 16646 Hawfield Way Dr. Charlotte, NC 29277 (704)542-1344
Tony Roma’s – Kids eat free 9920 Leitner Dr. Pineville, NC 28134 (704)544-3302 and other locations, but call to make sure.
Topz – Kids eat cheap. Buy one adult combo meal to receive up to 4 kids meals for $.99. Sunday’s Kidz (12 and under) get FREE sundaes with the purchase of a meal. 15025 Lancaster Hwy Ste. D-1 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)542-9323
Wolfman Pizza – kids under 10 eat free after 4 pm, one free meal per adult purchase 10620 Providence Rd # A Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 845-9888

Wednesday:
Buffalo’s Southwest Cafe – Kids eat free all day 14015 Conlan Cir. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)541-9055
Firehouse Subs – Kids eat free with the purchase of a combo after 4 pm. Check www.firehousesubs.com for participating locations.
Le Peep – kids eat free 8140-100 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)540-0470
Mexquite Mexican Eatery – Kids eat free with the purchase of a regular entree after 4 pm 16646 Hawfield Way Dr. Charlotte, NC 29277 (704)542-1344
Moe’s – kids eat free with paying adult 14825 John J. Delaney Dr. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 369-5020
Q-Shack – Kids eat for $1 and that includes a drink 10822 Providence Rd. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)542-5959
The Flying Biscuit – kids under age 12 eat for $1.99 after 4 pm. No limit. 7930 A Rea Rd. Charlotte, NC 2827 (704) 295-4440

Thursday: Anyone have anything to add for Thursdays?

Friday:
Rullo di Pasta – kids eat free all day with purchase of adult entree 12206 Copper Way Suite 13 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)543-6226

Saturday:
Amazing Wok – Kids 10 and under eat free from 4-10pm. Purchase 2 adult meals and drinks and get 1 kids meal free. Dine in only. 16049 Johnston Rd #L
Charlotte, NC 28277 (704) 759-8886
Salsarita’s – kids eat free 4-9 pm 10421 Conlan Cir. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)341-4464

Sunday:
Firehouse Subs – Kids eat free with the purchase of a combo after 4 pm. Check www.firehousesubs.com for participating locations.
Topz – Kids eat cheap. Buy one adult combo meal to receive up to 4 kids meals for $.99. Sunday’s Kidz (12 and under) get FREE sundaes with the purchase of a meal. 15025 Lancaster Hwy Ste. D-1 Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)542-9323 Hwy. Suite #D-1 Charlotte, NC 29277 (704)542-9323
Salsa’s at Carmel Commons – kids eat free all day 6676 Carmel Road Charlotte, NC 28226 (704)759 -9886
Zapata’s Mexican Cantina – Kids under 12 eat free with paying adult 15015 John J. Delaney Dr. Charlotte, NC 28277 (704)752-6889

Next time when you are trying to figure out where you want to eat, take a look at this list. If I’ve overlooked a deal, let me know!

Tina Roggenkamp

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