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Coupons for Harvey County, Hutchinson, and Wichita

Check your mailbox for one of the FREE BuyLocalPlus coupon magazines for Wichita, Harvey County, and Hutchinson. These are my favorite local coupon books, because they’re actually based right here in our area, and they feature local businesses! These guys are on a first-name basis with all the folks who are featured in their coupon books. […]

Live music at Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria

Avivo Brick Oven Pizza

Looking for a nice date-night activity? Head to Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria in NewMarket Square during one of their Avivo Live! events and enjoy dinner and live music. Right now they have Live events planned on select dates through September and into October. See the schedule below and find a night that works for you. […]

Wichita Fried Pies grand opening

Get yourself some fried pies, Wichita! The grand opening of the fried pie kiosk is this Saturday. This new Wichita kiosk makes it even more convenient to get a taste of Park City’s Arbuckle Mountain Fried Pies. It will be located at the corner of Tyler and 13th Street West. The address is 8520 W. […]

All-you-can-eat deals and endless entrees for hungry Wichita

When *you’re hungry – really hungry – but you still want a good deal, these Wichita restaurants have got you covered with all you can eat deals and endless buffets. *or if you have a house full of growing teenage boys And we’re not just talking about buffets. Those are great too. But some restaurants […]

Local coffee shops in Wichita you’ll love as much as we do

Wichita coffee shops readers love

Nothing inspires conversation like having a cup of coffee with someone in a comfortable, unhurried environment. And very little inspires more enthusiastic conversation than asking a Wichitan about his or her favorite local coffee place. Find out what our readers say are the best coffee shops in Wichita! I asked this question recently on Facebook: […]

Wichita’s best brunch deals

America’s penchant for combining names has created no stronger, or better, word than brunch—that magical time between breakfast and lunch when you want to order the strangest combinations, and no restaurant serves them. Except on weekends, of course. That’s when menus get a little wild, a little crazy, and a whole lot tasty as diners […]

Firehouse Subs daily deals

firehouse subs daily deal

This deal is hot, especially for fans of Firehouse Subs. Each day, get a medium sub for just $5.55 at participating locations: Sunday – Italian; Monday – Firehouse Meatball; Tuesday – Smoked Turkey Breast; Wednesday – Hook & Ladder; Thursday – Virginia Honey Ham; Friday – Tuna; Saturday – Sweet & Spicy Meatball. Any extras, […]

Denny’s: All-you-can-eat pancakes for $4

Denny's pancakes

Edit: A reader told us Denny’s isn’t honoring this age-old deal anymore – at least not at the Wichita Denny’s location. I haven’t gone in to verify (because I just almost always eat pancakes I make at home), so you could always ask the next time you’re there. For now though, I would say this […]

Aero Plains Brewing St. Patricks Day Block Party

The 3rd annual St. Patricks Day block party at Aero Plains Brewing will be on Saturday, March 16 this year! The brewing company is located in Delano, so it’s right in the middle of the action on parade day. While you’re down there for the St. Patricks Day Parade, stop in at APB for craft […]

Augustino Tasting Class

Augustino Brewing Company offers beer tasting classes for a limited time!

If you’d like to learn how to sample beer like a pro, sign up for one of Augustino Brewing Company’s craft beer tasting classes. Augustino is a craft brewpub and coffee house that opened in west Wichita last fall. It serves craft coffee sourced from local roasters, local craft beer – most of which is brewed […]

Try First Augustino Brewing Co. Beer or Coffee for $1

Augustino Brewing Company $1 craft beer or coffee

Augustino Brewing Company is a craft brewpub and coffee house that opened in Fall 2017 in west Wichita. It is located near the corner of Central and Tyler Road. Augustino’s serves craft coffee sourced from local roasters, local craft beer – most of which is brewed on location in small batches – and they make […]

McDonald’s mix & match: 2 for $6 deal

McDonalds Big Mac

Enjoy some golden savings at the Golden Arches! Hungry bargain hunters will appreciate McDonald’s latest twofer mix & match offer  — with many customer-favorites as an option. For a limited time, pick two of the following items for just $6 at participating locations: Big Mac Filet-O-Fish Quarter Pounder with Cheese Chicken McNuggets (10-ct.)  You must purchase two items to get the […]

Logan’s Roadhouse: New Value Menu

Logan's wood-grilled salmon, part of "two full meals" promotion

Still a great deal! Logan’s Roadhouse has discontinued its famous 2 Full Meals for $14.99 special, which is the bad news. The good news is that it’s been replaced with a new promotion! The Two Full Meals promotion has ended (sad face), but Logan’s now has a new value menu. The American Roadhouse Meals menu is […]

Dairy Queen’s $6 Meal Deal includes a sundae

DQ sundae

Dairy Queen‘s lunch special hits the sweet spot when you’re looking for dessert with your combo meal. The DQ 5-Buck Lunch has become the $6 Meal Deal (and we aren’t surprised because the old price was crazy!). DQ’s meal deal includes a 1/3 Double Burger with Cheese, regular fries, a fountain drink (21-oz.) and sundae. […]

FREE Chess Workshop at Aero Plains Brewing Every Sunday

Grab a beer and a friend and enjoy an afternoon of chess.  Aero Plains Brewing hosts a weekly chess workshop every Sunday, from 2-4 p.m.  Players of all skill levels and age are welcome to attend. Darin Link, local chess coach and teacher, will be on-site.  There will be some chess board sets available, but […]

Groupons for Wichita restaurants

Groupon has several deals for Wichita restaurants right now. Today I see: $6.25 for $12 at Oasis Lounge (burgers) on West Maple here $11.50 for $20 at Mediterranean Grill near Towne East mall here $11.50 for $20 at Riverside Cafe (3 locations) here $12 for $20 at Fetch Bistro in Willowbend here $6 for $10 at […]

Quick and inexpensive weeknight family recipes with pork tenderloin

kid-friendly cracker crumb pork cutlets

  Pork tenderloin is an extremely versatile lean cut and really quick to make for weeknight dinners (or fancy enough to save for the weekends). Not to be confused with porkloin – which is very large and can be cut into chops and roasts – the tenderloin is a small roast, usually about 1 or […]

Buy our new book to save big bucks with coupons

Want to discover the secrets of super savers? Living On The Cheap’s Teresa Mears and Laura Daily have just published The Ultimate Guide to Coupons. They share the smart way to use coupons, investing just minutes to save dollars. I’ve read this book from cover to cover and it is packed with a lot of […]

Noodles & Company rewards program

  The pasta-based, fast-casual restaurant just launched its first customer loyalty program — NoodlesREWARDS — via its app on a smartphone. Members get menu updates, special sneak peek access, member tastings invitations and sweepstakes opportunities. Plus, with each purchase, eat your way toward surprise rewards, including FREE menu items, Noodles swag and gift cards. It’s important to note […]

KFC $5 Fill Up meals

KFC's $5 fill up meal

KFC has a bargain-lover’s $5 Fill-Ups menu that includes five tasty meals for $5 each. The tasty, hearty deals include: A 3-piece extra crispy tenders and dipping sauce with mashed potatoes & gravy, biscuit, medium drink and chocolate chip cookie A Famous Bowl with medium drink and chocolate chip cookie A fried chicken breast piece with […]

Wichita Restaurant Week

Wichita Restaurant Week

Wichita Restaurant Week is an opportunity to explore some of Wichita’s best restaurants and help a charity at the same time. The 2017 Wichita Restaurant Week will be held January 20-29, 2017. Participating restaurants around the city will offer special menus for lunch or dinner priced at either $15 or $30. Many of these are […]

Little Caesars Pizza offers Hot-N-Ready pizzas for $5

Oh my goodness – if pizza gets any cheaper they’ll be paying us to eat it. (And if that’s the case, I’d be doing what I love and loving what I do…) Alas, you probably can’t make a living out of this Little Caesar’s Hot-n-Ready deal, but you can make your living stretch a little […]

DQ Happy Hour

DQ hardest working happy hour

Feeling that afternoon lag? DQ has an inexpensive afternoon pick-me-up every weekday from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. During DQ’s “Hardest Working Happy Hour,” you can get a small iced coffee for only $1, a small Ultimate Frappé for $2, or a small premium fruit smoothie for $2. It looks like they’ve also added a $2 snack […]

Spangles half-price burgers on Monday nights

1/2 price burgers at Spangles on Monday nights

We love our steakburgers here in Wichita, and for good reason – we have lots of places that make a mean burger. On Monday nights at Spangles, they’re even half-price.   From 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., the “just tastes better” restaurant gives you your choice of Gourmet Supreme, Garlic Parmesan Bacon Cheeseburger, Western Burger, Sourdough Mushroom […]

New map shows you where to find Wichita food trucks

Wichita Food Trucks map

Food truck fans now have an easier way to find out which trucks are going to be parked nearby. The Wichita Food Truck Coalition launched a new interactive map on its website, showing you at a glance where trucks are going to be on any given day,  allowing you to plan up to a week […]