Top Cheap Eats This Week
We’re sharing the best cheap eats of the week!
With this busy time of year, comes more activities, sports, and events which means less time for cooking family dinners! Don’t fret – you can still get your family fed on your busy schedule without breaking your budget.
Have you been wondering, “Where are the cheap eats near me?” We have compiled a list of our favorite restaurants and cheap fast-food deals. This week’s deals are perfect for all you busy or tired peeps out there who could use a quick pick-me-up or a night off from cooking!
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Here are a few of our favorite current & upcoming cheap eats and food deals:
Auntie Anne’s – FREE Pretzel TODAY
Today (April 26th), National Pretzel Day only, Auntie Anne’s Reward Members can get a FREE Original or Cinnamon Sugar Pretzel in the app (iOS or Android) – no purchase necessary!
If you’re not already a member, it’s free to join! Plus, you’ll earn points towards free pretzels with each purchase, score a free pretzel reward after you make your first purchase of at least $1, and get a special reward for your birthday!
Don’t have an Auntie Anne’s near you? Celebrate National Pretzel Day with these other freebies…
Applebees – 20 FREE Boneless Wings
Through April 27th, head over to Applebee’s where they are offering 20 FREE Boneless Wings when you place a $40 order online using code NFLDRAFT24!
These saucy wings are available in your choice of 6 sauce flavors, including classic buffalo, extra hot buffalo, garlic parmesan, honey BBQ, honey pepper, and sweet Asian chile. Plus, they’ve been named America’s Favorite Boneless Wings in a head-to-head competition against Wingstop and Buffalo Wild Wings (which are both SO much more expensive)!
Nothing Bundt Cakes – Buy 1, Get 1 FREE Bundtlets
Through April 27th, head over to Nothing Bundt Cakes where they are offering Buy One, Get One Free Bundtlets when you use promo code BOGO422 at checkout. *Note that this offer varies by region.
To redeem this offer in-store, check your email for the offer that features the barcode to scan.
Here’s how you can snag a deal to share online…
Buy 2 Bundtlets $5.75 each
Total = $11.50
Use promo code BOGO422
Final cost $5.75 total!
*Note that pricing may vary by location.
Subway – Buy 1, Get 1 50% Off Footlongs
Through April 30th, jump over to Subway where you can score Buy One, Get One 50% Off footlong subs when you use promo code BOGO50 at checkout!
Keep in mind that these deals are valid at participating restaurants when you order through the Subway App or online only (limit 1).
Check out what your savings could look like:
Buy 2 Subway Footlong Classic Subs $7.89 each
Total = $15.78
Use Subway coupon code BOGO50
Final cost $11.84 total – just $5.92 each!
*Note that prices, participation, and expiration dates may vary by location.
Find more Subway promo codes here!
Pizza Hut – Any Large Pizza for $12
For a limited time, you can score ANY Large Pizza for just $12! Choose from Thin ‘N Crispy, Hand Tossed, or Original Pan Pizza, AND add up to 10 toppings!
Note this offer is valid for carryout, dine-in, and delivery at participating locations.
Sonic – 1/2 Price Cheeseburgers Every Tuesday
Every Tuesday after 5PM, you’ll pay 1/2 price for Sonic Cheeseburgers when you order using the Sonic iOS or Android app! Note this offer excludes double-patty cheeseburgers, limited-time-only cheeseburgers, quarter-pound double cheeseburgers, and junior cheeseburgers.
Plus you can score ½ price drinks and slushes ANY time you order ahead using the app! You’ll also get a free reward just for downloading the app (may vary). If you don’t want to order through the app, Sonic’s Happy Hour is from 2-4 pm daily.
McDonald’s – Free Fries Every Friday
Every Friday in 2024, McDonald’s is offering up a FREE order of medium fries with your in-app purchase of just $1 or more! You’ll see this offer available to use every Friday inside the McDonald’s app.
You may be able to snag these McDonald’s coupons NOW in the App…
- $2 Breakfast Sandwich (exp 4/28)
- $1 Any Size Soft Drink, Sweet Tea, or Unsweetened Tea (exp 4/28)
- BOGO FREE Quarter Pounder, Big Mac, or 10 piece McNuggets (exp 4/28)
- 99¢ any size coffee (4/28)
- $5 20-Piece Chicken McNuggets (exp 4/28)
- 20% Off Any Purchase of $2+ (exp 5/27)
Burger King – FREE Fries & BOGO Chicken Sandwiches
For a limited time, Royal Perks Rewards Members (free to join) can score, a free order of French Fries (any size) with any purchase, BOGO Original Chicken Sandwiches, a free Fiery Buffalo Royal Crispy Wrap with any $3 purchase, and more!
Arby’s – FREE Sandwich w/ Purchase
Through April 30th, Arby’s is offering Rewards Members a FREE Sandwich, Wrap, or Gyro with a purchase EACH WEEK all April long!
All you have to do is sign up for rewards (free to join) and place your order via the Arby’s app or online. Note that you will only get 1 free sandwich per week.
Note that this offer is only available at participating locations, is only for orders via the Arby’s app, and the offer cannot be combined with other coupons or promos.
Wendy’s – FREE Any Size Fries Every Friday
Every Friday in 2024, Wendy’s is offering Free Any Size Fries with any purchase to celebrate FREE FRYday!
Just use the coupon found inside the app – valid through the app or when you show them while ordering inside the restaurant.
Check your account for even more Wendy’s deals and specials:
- 50% off Wendy’s Kids Meal w/ $5 purchase (exp 4/27)
- $1 Any Size Soft Drink (exp 4/28)
- $2 off Salad or Salad combo (exp 5/5)
- $2 off any Premium Combo (exp 6/2)
- $3 off any $15 Purchase (exp 6/2)
- $0 Delivery Free w/ In-App Delivery Order of $15+ (exp 6/2)
Note that only one coupon can be applied per order, so choose the one that works best for you. A Wendy’s Rewards Account (free to join) is needed to access these offers. Menu prices may vary by location.
Einstein Bros Bagels – Free Coffee Every Day w/ Purchase!
Einstein Bros. Bagels has a new and exciting offer for 2024. Schmear Society Rewards Members can participate in the new Unlimited Free Coffee Program.
That means any time you place an order online or through the app, you can score a FREE hot or iced coffee (excluding cold brew) of any size with any purchase! That’s about $3 savings per visit!
To redeem your reward, order online or through the app. Sign into your Rewards accounts and view your “My Rewards.” Select the reward when ordering.
Not part of the Schmear Society Rewards program? Sign up for a free account today and you’ll get free Unlimited Free Coffee for the rest of the month. Any purchase will unlock the reward for the next calendar month.
What cheap eats are always available? Score these food deals today or any day…
Sam’s Club Pizza & Drink
If you’re looking for the best cheap fast food deals, look no further than the Sam’s Club food court. You can get a ton of tasty food items at Sam’s Club for under $5, including their popular pizza and drink combo. It costs just $2.50 and you’ll receive a 16″ slice of pizza and a soft drink!
Costco Hot Dog & Drink
Another prime place to find cheap eats and food deals is the Costco food court which has many affordable and delicious food options for under $5. One of our favorites is the hot dog and drink combo. It costs just $1.50 and the price hasn’t changed since 1984!
Costco Chicken Bake
Another of our favorite fast food deals is also from the Costco food court. Costco’s famous Chicken Bake costs $3.99 as it’s made with fresh ingredients like chicken breast, cheese, bacon, and Caesar dressing wrapped up in leftover pizza dough. That’s one of the good food deals you can get right now today!
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I went to Sam’s specifically this week to have lunch for under $5….the hot dog combo and tuxedo sundae in support of their birthday
That sounds yummy, rn404! 😋 Such a great place to grab lunch on the cheap! ❤️🌭