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 over 20 restaurants that offer “kids eat free” (or discounted) promotions 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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Monday Deals
The Backyard of Kalamazoo
10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MENU
Monday and Tuesday, kids meals are half off with the purchase of another meal.
Patio dining at The Backyard of Kalamazoo
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.
Rykse & Co
7141 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
MENU
Monday – Thursday, free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree— breakfast & lunch. Ages 12 & Under.
Tuesday Deals
Applebee’s Grill + Bar
West Main, Gull Road, and Portage locations
All day
Kids meals are $1.99 for ages 12 and younger.
The Backyard of Kalamazoo
10441 Stadium Dr, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
4:00 PM – 9:00 PM
MENU
Monday and Tuesday, kids meals are half off with the purchase of another meal.
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
Free kids meal with the purchase of a regular meal.
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.
Rykse & Co
7141 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
MENU
Monday – Thursday, free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree— breakfast & lunch. Ages 12 & Under.
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 $1.99 with the purchase of an adult entrée. Limit one.
University Roadhouse
1332 W Michigan Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49006
MENU
Tuesday, kids eat free with an adult’s meal purchase.
Wednesday Deals
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.
Rykse & Co
7141 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
MENU
Monday – Thursday, free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree— breakfast & lunch. Ages 12 & Under.
Thursday Deals
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.
Rykse & Co
7141 West Q Ave, Kalamazoo, MI 49009
MENU
Monday – Thursday, free kids meal with the purchase of a regular entree— breakfast & lunch. Ages 12 & Under.
Friday Deals
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.
Saturday Deals
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.
Sunday Deals
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.
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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