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 one off to gymnastics, you realize that you forgot something important: dinner.
Your fridge at home contains two apples, half a gallon of milk, and enough leftovers for maybe one person.
No matter how you do the culinary calculations, none of these add up to a family dinner.
As your little one twists and tumbles, you brainstorm food options: grocery store and then cook dinner? Takes too long and requires bringing two tired kids.
Order pizza? A viable option, but this assumes everyone wants pizza. Sit down restaurant? Big on variety but could also be big on cost.
What if you had a list of kids eat free restaurants with free (or cheap) kids’ meals and deals to make this process easier?
How Kids Eat Free Works
Going out to dinner can be both fun and affordable when you take advantage of special kids’ pricing.
These deals are a great way to stretch the budget while still enjoying a night out with your family.
This verified list provides over 20 restaurants that offer “kids eat free” (or discounted) promotions for every day of the week.
Please note that these deals only apply when you dine in the restaurant (excludes carryout and delivery).
Restaurant deals and offers can change without notice: please call ahead to confirm the deal you want is still on.
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Mondays
Finley’s American Grill
140 Columbia Ave E, Battle Creek, MI 49015
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday, kids 12 and younger receive a free junior kid’s meal with one adult entrée purchase.
Fletcher’s Pub
3013 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
6946 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
All day
MENU
Sunday and Monday, kids eat free with an adult’s meal purchase.
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one free kid meal with every adult meal purchase.
Main Street Pub
Allendale, Portage, West Main, Mattawan, Gull Road, Vicksburg locations
All day
MENU
Sunday and Monday, one kid’s meal free with the purchase of one adult meal at all Main Street Pub locations. Main Street Pub was voted as the best kids menu in Kalamazoo.
University Roadhouse
1332 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
Monday and Tuesday, kids eat free with an adult’s meal purchase. 
The patio at University Roadhouse
Tuesdays
Bigfoot Burrito
205 W Monroe St , Bangor, MI 49013
All day
Tuesday and Thursday, free kids meal with adult meal purchase of at least $10.
Note: Bigfoot Burrito is closed for the summer season.
Bob Evans
5641 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
5421 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Children 12 and younger receive one free kid’s meal with each adult entrée purchased.
Fazoli’s
4615 Main St, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
5445 Beckley Rd, Battle Creek, MI 49015
5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
$0.99 meals for kids
Finley’s American Grill
140 Columbia Ave E, Battle Creek, MI 49015
11:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday and Tuesday, kids 12 and younger receive a free junior kid’s meal with the purchase of one adult meal.
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Samuel Mancino’s Pizza & Grinders – Gull Road
3833 Gull Rd, Kalamazoo, MI 49048
All day
Kids 12 and under get a free kids meal with the purchase of any adult entree.
Texas Corral
5519 West Main, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
11:00 AM – 9:00 PM
Kids ages 12 and under receive one kid’s meal for $0.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit one.
University Roadhouse
1332 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
MENU
Monday and Tuesday, kids eat free with an adult’s meal purchase.
Wednesdays
Gull Lake Distilling Company
92 E Michigan Ave, Galesburg, MI 49053
All day
MENU
$1 kids meal with purchase of adult’s meal.
Family friendly outdoor seating at GLDC
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Thursdays
Bigfoot Burrito
205 W Monroe St , Bangor, MI 49013
All day
Tuesday and Thursday, free kids meal with adult meal purchase of at least $10.
Note: Bigfoot Burrito is closed for the summer season.
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Skinny Kenny’s BBQ
7000 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4:00 PM – 7:30 PM
MENU
One free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult meal (ages 10 and under). 
Fridays
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Saturdays
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Sundays
Fletcher’s Pub
3013 Oakland Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49008
6946 W Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
All day
MENU
Sunday and Monday, kids eat free with an adult’s meal purchase. 
Fletcher’s Pub in TX Corners
IHOP
5325 S Westnedge Ave, Portage, MI 49002
3:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Daily, one kid’s meal free with every adult meal purchase.
Main Street Pub
Allendale, Portage, West Main, Mattawan, Gull Road, Vicksburg locations
All day
MENU
Sunday and Monday, one kid’s meal free with the purchase of one adult meal at all Main Street Pub locations. Main Street Pub was voted as the best kids menu in Kalamazoo.
#1 · Main Street Pub
Multiple SWMI Locations , MI
Main Street Pub's menu is known for its depth and variety, and its menu for kids is no exception. With 9 kid-friendly entree options and Kids Eat Free on Sunday and Mondays, this spot is definitely welcoming to families.
Kids can dine on PB&J, pizza, macaroni and cheese, quesadillas, hamburgers and more. Be sure to check their appetizers for more delicious options: the pretzel bites and dingers (boneless chicken wings) are also kid approved.
Kids can dine on PB&J, pizza, macaroni and cheese, quesadillas, hamburgers and more. Be sure to check their appetizers for more delicious options: the pretzel bites and dingers (boneless chicken wings) are also kid approved.
Where to Find Main Street Pub
Main Street Pub offers 5 locations in SWMI:
• Portage: 7509 S Westnedge Ave (near Jimmy John's and Biggby)
• Kalamazoo: 4514 W Main St (just east of Drake Road)
• Gull Road: 5462 Gull Rd (next to Menards at Sprinkle)
• Downtown Vicksburg: 208 E Prairie St
• Mattawan: 52887 N Main St (next to Chinn Chinn)
Main Street Pub offers 5 locations in SWMI:
• Portage: 7509 S Westnedge Ave (near Jimmy John's and Biggby)
• Kalamazoo: 4514 W Main St (just east of Drake Road)
• Gull Road: 5462 Gull Rd (next to Menards at Sprinkle)
• Downtown Vicksburg: 208 E Prairie St
• Mattawan: 52887 N Main St (next to Chinn Chinn)
WEBSITE
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6101 W Main St Kalamazoo, MI 49009
7842 Portage Rd Portage, MI 49002
#4 · Jac's
3112 S 9th St Kalamazoo, MI 49009
7638 S Westnedge Ave Portage, MI 49002
#5 · One Well Brewing
4213 Portage St Kalamazoo, MI 49001
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