Let Someone Else Cook Tonight (and the Kids Eat Free!)
It’s Tuesday night.
As you pick up one child from school and hurry the second to gymnastics, you realize you forgot something important: dinner.
Your home fridge contains two apples, half a gallon of milk, and enough leftovers for maybe one person.
No matter how you do the culinary calculations, none add to a family dinner.
Should you order pizza? It’s a viable option, but this assumes everyone wants pizza.
Sit-down restaurants provide the best variety- but how can you make it affordable?
Enter: kids eat free deals. These dine-in options offer tasty kids’ meals for free or cheap.
Read on for the best deals in Kalamazoo and the top-voted kids’ menus in town.

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How Kids Eat Free Works
Going out to dinner can be fun and affordable when you take advantage of special kids’ pricing.
These deals are a great way to stretch the budget while enjoying a night out with your family.
This verified list provides SWMI restaurants that offer “kids eat free” (or discounted) promotions every day of the week.
Please note that these deals only apply when dining in the restaurant (excludes carryout and delivery).
Restaurant deals and offers are subject to change without notice. Please call ahead to confirm the deal you want is still available.
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Best Kids Menus
Top-voted Kids Menus in Southwest Michigan, as voted by our readers:
#1 · The Backyard of Kalamazoo
10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009 · Map It
The Backyard of Kalamazoo's combines restaurant dining with outdoor fun in its "backyard" full of games and activities.
This restaurant is the definition of kid friendly, with both an extensive kids menu and activities to keep them busy. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the indoor kids' room (pictured) is another option for imaginative play.
Kids Meals Include:
• The Beloved Go-To PB&J
• Hot Diggity Dog
• Tough Cluck Chicken Tenders
• Say Mac & Cheese
• Ooey Gooey Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
• Pig in a Blanket
This restaurant is the definition of kid friendly, with both an extensive kids menu and activities to keep them busy. If the weather doesn't cooperate, the indoor kids' room (pictured) is another option for imaginative play.
Kids Meals Include:
• The Beloved Go-To PB&J
• Hot Diggity Dog
• Tough Cluck Chicken Tenders
• Say Mac & Cheese
• Ooey Gooey Cheesy Chicken Quesadilla
• Pig in a Blanket
Where to Find The Backyard of Kalamazoo
The Backyard of Kalamazoo is located in Texas Township, at the corner of Stadium Drive and South 1st Street.
The Backyard of Kalamazoo is located in Texas Township, at the corner of Stadium Drive and South 1st Street.
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Do You Dine Out with Kids Eat Free Deals?
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