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Use this list to explore where kids eat free on each day of the week. Each eatery listed offers free meals for children.

Dining out with the family in Cincinnati just got more affordable and enjoyable! Explore a variety of restaurants across the city where kids can eat for free. Families can savor delicious meals together without worrying about the extra cost.

Below are well-known national chains and cherished local spots offering free meal deals for children. The whole family can enjoy a delightful dining experience without breaking the bank.

This article is as current as the publication date. Readers must confirm the information before acting and be prepared to dine in.

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Check out options for kid diners such as barbecue, deli sandwiches, and other popular bar grill restaurants and bistros.

Kids Eat Free Everyday

Options for kids’ combos include sandwiches, fries, tacos, and more. Be free from overpriced eats for hungry kids.

CiCi’s Pizza

Children under 3 get the all-you-can-eat buffet for $1.99. No beverage included. This buffet pizzeria has every pizza imaginable.

Culver’s

Save ten Scoopie Tokens and get a free kid’s meal. Scoopie Tokens are given when purchasing a kid’s meal. Choices for kids’ entrees include a burger, chicken tenders, a grilled cheese, and a corn dog.

IHOP

Get one free kids’ meal for children 12 and under with an adult entree from 4 p.m.- 10 p.m. Choices for kids’ entrees include pancakes, a burger, mac and cheese, and chicken and waffles.

Fricker’s

Get one free kid’s meal for children under 10 with each adult entrée. Choices for kids’ entrees include chicken wings, a hot dog, mini corn dogs, a quesadilla, and chicken strips.

Rusty Bucket

Kids who read five books will receive a voucher for a free kid’s meal with an adult entree. Choices for kids’ entrees include mac and cheese, chicken fingers, pizza, tacos, spaghetti, and sliders.


Kids Eat Free on Mondays

Buffalo Wings & Rings

Kids 10 and under eat for free with a minimum adult purchase of $10. Choices for kids’ entrees include chicken wings, mac and cheese, a cheeseburger, mini corndogs, and chicken fingers.

Frisch’s

Get one free kids’ meal per adult purchase of $6.98. Choices for kids’ entrees include a cheeseburger, a grilled cheese, chicken fingers, mac and cheese, spaghetti, pancakes, eggs, bacon, and toast.

LaRosa’s

Children 12 and under can enjoy “Spaghetti a Plenty” for $4.39. The only option is spaghetti.


Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays

Bob Evans

Get one free kid’s meal with a minimum purchase of $15 on the Bob Evans app. Choices for kids’ entrees include pancakes, chicken tenders, a cheeseburger, a grilled cheese, chicken noodle soup, turkey, and other brunch foods.

Chili’s

When enrolled in the rewards program, get a free kid’s meal by purchasing an adult entree. Choices for kids’ entrees include cheeseburger bites, chicken fingers, a quesadilla, pizza, pasta, and mac and cheese.

Gold Star Chili

Children 12 and under eat free with an adult purchase of $8 or more after 4 p.m. Choices for kids’ entrees include a three-way, spaghetti, chicken fingers, a cheese coney, and a cheeseburger.

LaRosa’s

Children 12 and under can enjoy “Spaghetti a Plenty” for $4.39. Spaghetti is the only option.

Ruby Tuesday

Get one free kids’ meal by purchasing an adult entrée from 5 p.m. to close. Choices for kids’ entrees include chicken tenders, mac and cheese, grilled chicken, pasta, shrimp, a quesadilla, and a cheeseburger.


Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays

Smashburger

Kids 12 and under get free kids’ meals all day by purchasing an adult entree. Choices for kids’ entrees include a cheeseburger and chicken fingers.

Red Robin

Kids under 11 get 50% of kids’ meals all day with a minimum purchase. Choices for kids’ entrees include mac and cheese, pizza, chicken fingers, a cheeseburger, corn dogs, and grilled chicken.


Kids Eat Free on Thursdays

Quaker Steak & Lube

One free Lube Cruiser meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Choices for kids’ entrees include a cheeseburger, chicken wings, chicken tenders, and mac and cheese.


Kids Eat Free on Sundays

Moe’s Southwest Grill

Free kid’s meal with the purchase of an adult entrée. Choices for kids’ entrees include a burrito, a taco, and a quesadilla.

Black woman celebrating her birthday with birthday freebies
Check out deals for a free sandwich, free dessert, and more. Look at deals from restaurants such as Applebee’s, Firehouse Subs, TGI Fridays, and more.

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Remember these fantastic spots for budget-friendly family dining in Cincinnati the next time you plan a family outing. If we missed any free food for kids or have an outdated deal, please contact The Voice of Black Cincinnati.

Written by: Crystal Kendrick

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Written by Crystal Kendrick

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