Families are always looking for ways to save money when dining out. I thought I would compile a list of local restaurants that have "Kids Eat FREE" (or very cheap) nights.
If you're a busy parent who wants to treat yourself (and your kids) without hurting your wallet, you're in luck.
We will try to keep this directory as up to date as possible with each establishment's current kids special offered with all details and requirements that we have at the time of publishing,
If there’s a Kids Eat Free program in the area that we missed please send us a message to laprettaj@macaronikid.com or comment below, on our Facebook page - coming soon with any details you have and we will follow up on it and get the promotion and details listed here as soon as we can.
All offers are subject to change at any time, It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that you always call the prospective establishment ahead of time & verify the promotion is still active and also verify the details, Again if you run into any changes, canceled promotions please let us know and we will make any revisions & or omissions needed.
Kids Eat FREE Two or more Days:
- Golden Corral – 1455 N Dilleys Rd, Gurnee (847) 249-8600
Kids age three and younger eat for free daily from the buffet. Kids 12 yrs and under eat for $1.99 or sometimes $0.99 Specials Monday-Thursday
Has a birthday club. Go to our Restaurant Birthday Club signups
Monday 4PM-9PM
Tuesday 4PM-9PM
Wednesday 4PM-9PM
Thursday 4PM-9PM
- IHOP – 2662 Belvidere RdWaukegan, IL 60085 (847) 782-8800 700 N Milwaukee Ave, Vernon Hills, IL 60061 (847) 247-9307
Kids age 12 and younger eat free daily from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. - Smokin T’s BBQ – Long Grove (847) 726-0726
Kids 8 and under receive a $.025 kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal every day at Smokin’ T’s BBQ. This offer applies to dine-in orders only. - Steak ‘n Shake – Gurnee (847) 855-0520
Kids 12 and younger can eat free all Weekend, at participating locations, limited to one kid’s meal per each $9 order. Dine-in only. Print out the official coupon before you head out. - T.G.I.Friday's: Gurnee - Kids eat free Mondays and Tuesdays.
- Boston market - Gurnee - Closed
6415 Grand Avenue
Gurnee, IL 60031
(847) 855-0003
Buffalo Grove - (847) 459-9777
150 N McHenry Road
Buffalo Grove, IL60089
Waukegan - (847) 623-7000
919 N. Green Bay Rd.
Waukegan, IL60085
This isn't a daily deal, but it's good to know. If you're part of Boston Market's VIP Club, you and your kids get a free dessert on your birthdays. Who wants to pay for a birthday cake, anyway?
Curbside pick up now available
MONDAY
- Mod Pizza: Gurnee, Vernon Hills
Every Monday children 12 & under can receive a FREE Mini MOD with the purchase of a MOD size pizza.
164 S. Route 12, Fox Lake Il 60020 | (847)973-1800
Children under the age of 12 may choose any item from the kid's menu at no charge. Children must be accompanied by an adult who is also eating. Valid for dine-in only-not available for take-out or delivery. Offer limited to two free children's meals per paying adult.
- Tacos El Norte – Gurnee
Kids eat for $1.99 on Mondays (and Wednesdays, too). - Timothy O’Toole’s – Gurnee (847) 249-0800
Kids eat free Monday night from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. One free kids’ meal (up to a $6.00 value) with each adult meal purchase of $10.00 or greater. - Inovasi – Lake Bluff (847) 295-1000
For every $25 spent on Mondays (and Tuesdays and Wednesdays), receive a Kids’ Meal during dinner for free. - O’Toole’s
– Libertyville (845) 984-2599
Kids eat free on Monday (and Tuesday) nights, limited to one free kids’ meal (up to a $6.00 value) with each adult meal purchase of $10.00 or greater. - O’Tooles- Gurnee (847) 249-0800
Kids eat free Monday night from 5:00pm-9: 00 pm. One free kid's meal (up to a $6.00 value), With each adult meal purchase of $10.00 or greater. - Claim Company – Vernon Hills (847) 247-1973
Monday’s Kids Eat Free! One kid's meal free with each adult entree purchased. Up to 4 free kids meal to a table or party. Not available with other coupons or discounts. - Savanna House - Wadsworth 38905 Rt. 41,
Kids Eat Free with purchase of an adult meal - Trax Tavern - Deerfield
833 Deerfield Rd.,
Kids eat free Mondays & Tuesdays, with every adult meal of $11.50 or more from 4pm-7pm
TUESDAY
- Lone Star Steakhouse -Gurnee: Kids (age 12 & under) Two Kids Eat Free Off Of The Kids Menu With The Purchase Of Any Entree
- Chili's- Gurnee: 6030 Grand Ave, Gurnee, IL 60031 (inside Gurnee Mills) (847) 855-1025, Kids (age 12 & under) eat FREE when ordering off of the kid's menu w/each adult dinner purchase.
Kildeer (847) 550-9608,
Round Lake Beach (847) 201-1289
Vernon Hills (847) 932-4043
Waukegan (847) 689-0450.
Kids 12 and younger eat free on Tuesday nights with the purchase of an adult entree.
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Chicago Woodfire Pizza Co. Gurnee (847) 855-1201
Introducing Chicago Woodfire Pizza Co.’s first special – bring the little ones in every Tuesday for a free kids meal.
Denny’s – Gurnee (847) 855-1680,
Highland Park (847) 433-3870
Vernon Hills (847)362-3590
Waukegan (847) 473-1331
Kids 10 and younger eat free Tuesday nights from 4:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m. (other nights possible at some locations). Up to two free kids’ entrees from kids menu per one regularly priced adult entree purchase.
Uno’s Pizzeria and Grill – Gurnee (847) 856-0000
With each adult entree purchased, receive one FREE item from the kid’s menu (for kids 12 and younger) or gluten-free pizza.
New York Slices
– Highland Park 1843 Second Street, Highland Park, IL 60035 (847) 432-6979
Kids eat free on Tuesdays! One child per paying adult.
Inovasi – Lake Bluff (847) 295-1000
For every $25 spent on Tuesdays (also on Mondays and Wednesdays), receive a Kids’ Meal during dinner for free.
Lake House – Lake Villa (847) 838-2700
See Magic Dave every Tuesday night from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. and enjoy 99 cent kids’ meals.
Mickey Finn’s Brewery
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Libertyville (847) 362-6688
Kids eat free every Tuesday night from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. One kid’s meal per each paying adult meal.
O’Toole’s
– Libertyville (845) 984-2599
Kids eat free on Tuesday (and Monday) nights, limited to one free kids’ meal (up to a $6.00 value) with each adult meal purchase of $10.00 or greater.
O’Tooles- Gurnee (847) 249-0800
Kids eat free Tuesday night with Holly the Balloon Artist from 5:00pm-9: 00 pm. One free kid's meal (up to a $6.00 value),
With each adult meal purchase of $10.00 or greater.
RJ’s Eatery – Lindenhurst (847) 356-2300
Tuesday is Kid’s Night. Kid’s Meals are only $2.99. (Gluten-free Menu available.)
Stir Crazy – Northbrook (847) 562-4800
Kids 10 and younger eat free Tuesday after 4:00 p.m.
McAlister’s Deli – Vernon Hills (224) 433-6979 - Rewards Program 99 E. Townline Rd Vernon Hills, IL 60061
Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one entre.
Gurnee (847) 672-4652 - Rewards Program 6557 Grand Avenue Gurnee, IL 60031
Kids eat free all day on Tuesdays. One free kid’s meal with the purchase of one entre.
Savanna House - Wadsworth
38905 Rt. 41,
Kids Eat Free with purchase of an adult meal
RJ Eaters - Lindenhurst
1913 E. Grand Ave,
Kids eat @ $2.99
Timothy O’Toole’s - Gurnee
5572 Grand Ave.,
Kids eat free on Tues with purchase of adult's entre
Trax Tavern - Deerfield
833 Deerfield Rd.,
Kids eat free Mondays & Tuesdays, with every adult meal of $11.50 or more from 4pm-7pm
Mickey Finn’s - Libertyville
345 N. Milwaukee Ave.,
Kids eat free 12 & under – $1.50 tappers for mom and dad
Chik-Fil-A – Gurnee
Buy a combo meal for an adult and score a free kid's meal on Tuesday nights from 5:30 – 7:30 pm. Call ahead to make sure this promotion is valid! Some Chik-Fil-A locations instead charge .99 for the kid's meals.
Chili's-Round Lake: Kids (age 12 & under) eat FREE when ordering off of the kids menu w/each adult dinner purchase.
Lone Star Steakhouse-Gurnee: Kids (age 12 & under) Two Kids Eat Free Off Of The Kids Menu With The Purchase Of Any Entree
WEDNESDAY
Dog-N-Suds-Fox Lake: Discounted kids meals ($2.50) served in a classic car. Hours 4-9pm.
Buffalo Wild Wings – Gurnee (847) 855- 0887
Kids eat for $1.99 from 5-8 p.m.
Round Lake Beach (847) 546-8366
Vernon Hills (847) 680-3333,
Children’s meals are 99 cents with the purchase of an adult meal.
Rainforest Cafe – Gurnee (inside Gurnee Mills) (847) 855-7800
Family night is on Wednesdays. Kids eat for $2.99 with the purchase of an adult meal after 5:00 p.m., dine-in only.
Tacos El Norte – Gurnee
Kids eat for $1.99 on Wednesday (and Mondays, too).
Inovasi – Lake Bluff (847) 295-1000
For every $25 spent on Wednesdays (also on Mondays and Tuesdays), receive a Kids’ Meal during dinner for free.
Bakers Square - Libertyville
1195 S. Milwaukee Ave.
Kids and Adults get a free slice of pie
Savanna House - Wadsworth
38905 Rt. 41,
Kids Eat Free with purchase of an adult meal
Suzy’s Swirl - Gurnee - Closed August 20, 2017
6310 Grand Ave., Ste. 300,
LakeBluff
703 W Rockland Road • 224-544-5189
Kids under 6 are free with adult purchase on Wednesday between 11 a.m. & 6 p.m.
Dog-N-Suds-Fox Lake: Discounted kids meals ($2.50) served in a classic car. Hours 4-9pm.
Thursday
JJ Twig’s Pizza and Pub – Wauconda (847) 526-5444
Kids 12 and younger eat free with the purchase of an adult meal valued at $8 or more, dine-in only. Limit two free kids’ meals per visit. Cannot be combined with other offers.
Pepe’s – Waukegan (847) 244-7887
Kids ages 12 and younger can eat for free when an adult meal is purchased.
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
The Lantern – Lake Forest (847) 234-9844
Kids younger up to age 10 eat free on Sundays after 4:00 p.m. Holly the Balloon Lady is there from 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. (Times subject to change depending on the time of year.)
Austin’s Saloon and Eatery – Libertyville (847) 549-1972
Sundays after 4:00 p.m., kids ages 12 and younger eat free with a paying adult.
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit – Gurnee (847) 596-7290
One free kid’s meal with $10 purchase per adult on Sundays. Dine-in only. 12 and under. Must order from Kid’s Meals. Not valid with other offers or promotions.
Half Day Brewing Co. – Lincolnshire
Kids age eight and younger can eat for free from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Gale Street Inn –Mundelein (847) 566-1090
Kids 10 and younger eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
Pinstripes – Northbrook (847) 480-2323 and South Barrington (847) 844-9300
Sunday Brunch: Kids eat half-price from 5::00 p.m-10:00 p.m. Limit two children per adult entree.
Fuddrucker’s – Northbrook (847) 272-4048
Kids ages 12 and younger can eat for 99 cents from 4:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m.
Middleton’s on Main – Wauconda
Kids eat for 99 cents on Sundays from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. with an adult meal purchase at this Irish Gastropub.
Milwaukee Taco – Libertyville
kids eat free every Sunday!
Gale Street Inn - Mundelein 935 N Diamond Lake Rd.,
Kids Eat Free with adult meal purchase Choose between Grilled Cheese or ChickenTenders. (Children 10 and under)
