Where can kids eat free this summer? Deals at 5 Sacramento-area restaurant chains
Dining out with your family can get expensive.
From pancakes to burgers, five popular restaurant chains across the Sacramento region are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer.
However, each promotion comes with its own rules and eligibility requirements.
Here’s where families can score free meals for kids across the Sacramento region:
Which Habit Burger & Grill locations have free kids meal deal?
For a limited time, Habit Burger & Grill is offering one free “Kids Favorite Meal” with a purchase of $10 or more at participating locations.
The deal is available exclusively to CharClub rewards members.
Eligible members receive the offer in their My Offers wallet every Monday and can redeem one free kids meal per week, according to the company.
Becoming a CharClub member is free by downloading the Habit Burger & Grill app and creating an account.
Here’s where you can find participating Habit Burger & Grill locations in the Sacramento area:
- 7400 Laguna Blvd., Elk Grove
- 1115 East Bidwell St., Suite 126, Folsom
- 3161 Zinfandel Drive, Suite 9, Rancho Cordova
- 1431 Howe Ave., Suite 300, Sacramento
- 3030 Capitol Ave., Sacramento
- 8124 Delta Shores Circle, Suite 100, Sacramento
- 4730 Freeport Blvd., Sacramento
How can kids eat free at Chili’s Grill & Bar?
Families can also save at Chili’s Grill & Bar through the restaurant’s Kids Eat Free promotion.
Children 12 and younger can receive a free meal from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal at participating locations.
The offer is available to members of the My Chili’s Rewards program and can be redeemed through the Chili’s app or offers sent by email.
Kids can choose from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken.
Chili’s has several locations in the Sacramento region, including Elk Grove, Folsom, Rancho Cordova and Sacramento.
However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant or confirm availability through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting.
When can kids get free meals at Denny’s?
At participating Denny’s restaurants, kids can eat free every Tuesday and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m.
The deal includes up to two free kids meals from the children’s menu with the purchase of one adult meal priced at $6 or more.
The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with online orders. Participation and promotion days can vary by location.
You can find participating Denny’s locations in the Sacramento area on the company website.
When can kids eat free at IHOP?
Many participating IHOP restaurants offer a Kids Eat Free promotion for children 12 and younger.
The daily deal includes one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal, from 4 to 10 p.m. The offer is available for dine-in only.
Kids can choose from menu favorites such as pancakes, chicken strips, cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese.
Be sure to check with your nearest restaurant before visiting, as participation can vary.
Here’s where to find IHOP locations in Sacramento:
When do kids eat free at Outback Steakhouse?
Families can save at Outback Steakhouse on Mondays.
Kids receive one free Joey meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
You can take advantage of the deal when dining in person by mentioning “free Joey meal” to your server, or get it online by using the promo code “JOEYFREE,” according to the company website.
There are two Sacramento-area Outback Steakhouse restaurants, at 1340 Howe Ave. in Sacramento and 181 North Sunrise Ave. in Roseville.
