Kids Eat Free (and Cheap) in Wichita

Nowadays, for most families, going out to dinner is a decision based on how much money is in the budget. Wouldn’t you love a convenient list compiled of local Wichita kids eat free (or cheap) deals? We tracked down some of the most budget-friendly and kid-friendly restaurants in Wichita, KS here in this list. Keep it handy; your children – and your wallet – will thank you!

Remember, even though we’ve checked every deal on this list, it’s always a good idea to call and confirm any kids eat free Wichita deals before heading out, because kids’ meal deals are subject to change.

Be sure to scroll to the bottom to see the list of restaurants where kids eat free/cheap Every Day!

If you’re looking for FREE kids breakfasts and lunches during the summer, please be sure to check out our post about it here. 

Kids Eat Free Meals

Sometimes restaurants offer limited-time or “short term” kids eat free deals. If we know of any, they’ll be listed here at the top.

Below that are the kids’ meal deals by day of the week, and also restaurants that offer kids eat free (or discounted) every day of the week!

Monday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

Chick N Max Instead of a kids’ meal discount, Chick N Max in Wichita has a Parents Eat Free promotion on Mondays. For every kid’s meal you purchase, adults get their choice of a FREE leg quarter meal, 2 tender meal, and original or classic smoked sandwich, six-pack of wings or regular popcorn chicken. (updated 08/23/2021)

Cholita’s Monday, all day, kids 12 and under can get one FREE kid’s meal with purchase of an adult meal ($5.99 or more). Includes a beverage. 8987 W. Central Ave., Wichita. (316) 722-3711 (updated 08/23/2021)

Firehouse Subs kids eat freedeals are only during special promotions. However, Wichita locations offer cheap kids’ meals:

• E. Kellogg and N. Greenwich, 99-cent kid’s meals all day Mondays and Wednesdays, with child present. Up to 2 kid’s meals per adult meal purchase. 8007 E. Kellogg Dr.  (316) 440-2950 (updated 08/23/2021) & 2413  N. Greenwich Rd. (316) 295-2200 (updated 08/23/2021)
• N. Maize Rd. and S. Ridge Rd., 99-cent kid’s meal with purchase of medium sub combo all day Monday and Wednesday*. 2755 N. Maize Road (316) 260-9599 & 446 S. Ridge Road (316) 425-6070 (updated 08/23/2021)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Jimmie’s Diner On Mondays, kids 10 and under eat free from L’il Folk Special menu. Get up to two (2) Lil Folks Meals Free per one (1) Adult purchase from the regular menu ($10 minimum). No other discounts applicable on adult meal purchase (senior, military, coupons) 3111 N Rock Road, Wichita, KS 67226,  (316) 636-1818  (updated 08/23/2021) and 1519 George Washington Dr 67211, (316) 558-5440 (updated 08/23/2021)

La Hacienda Mexican Restaurant One FREE kid’s meal with each adult meal purchase from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays. 1138 N. Nelson Drive, Derby, (316) 927-2900. (updated 08/23/2021)

Mexico Viejo FREE kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult meal after 3 p.m. on Mondays. 6960 W. 21st Street, (316) 722-4787 (updated 08/23/2021)

Planet Sub – Delano It’s the classic: buy one adult meal and get a kid’s meal FREE. Call or stop by for details. 535 W. Douglas St., Suite #130, Wichita, Kansas 67213. (316) 265-8700 (updated 3/8/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Tuesday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

Carlos O’Kelly’s Kids eat free only during special promotions; we’ll always try to share it whenever we hear about one. Find Carlos O’Kelly’s locations (updated 06/10/2020)

Fazoli’s Tuesdays from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., children 12 and younger can get .99 kid’s meals with the purchase of an adult meal. Limit 3 kids per adult meal purchased. 8520 W. Central Ave., (316) 721-1011; 3553 N. Rock Road (316) 634-1855 (updated 08/23/2021)

Felipe’s West side locations only. Tuesday all day, one FREE kid’s meal with purchase of adult meal. 3434 W. Central Ave. (316) 942-9131, valid for 12 and younger, (updated January) & 445 S. 119th St. West, valid for 12 and younger   (316) 729-2500 (updated January) (updated 008/23/2021)

Green Mill Tuesdays 4 p.m. to 10 p.m. for kids 12 and younger. One FREE kid’s meal per purchase of adult meal. Deal includes a beverage. 549 S. Rock Road, Wichita, (316) 687-6455 (updated 08/23/2021)

HuHot Mongolian Grill offers a kids eat free special after 4 p.m. every Tuesday. (added 08/23/2021)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Jason’s Deli Jason’s has a new program you can sign up for your students and reward them with food credits for good grades, good efforts or good deeds. Talk to the manager about signing up, or visit their web page directly. Kid’s meals range from $3.89 to $4.49 every day of the week. 2000 N. Rock Road, Wichita (316) 636-4447 (updated 06/10/2020) and 7447 W. 21st St. N., Wichita (316) 721-4993 (updated 08/23/2021)

Rubens Mexican Grill Kids 12 years and under eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adult meal. 915 W. Douglas Ave., Wichita, Kansas. (316) 260-8045 (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Lobster Count in this seafood chain now, which announced the new policy in October 2022. 333 S. Towne East Mall Dr., Wichita, (316) 687-9247 and 555 S. West St., (316) 942-0973

Wednesday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

Delano Barbeque Company knows what kids like. Come in on Wednesday for $1 hot dog meals for the little ones. (added 08/23/2021)

Firehouse Subs 

• E. Kellogg and N., Greenwich offer 99¢ kid’s meals all day, with child present. Up to 2 kid’s meals per adult meal purchase. Offered all day Mondays and Wednesdays, 8007 E. Kellogg Dr. and 2413 N. Greenwich Rd. (updated 06/10/2020)
• N. Maize Rd. and S. Ridge Rd., 99-cent kid’s meal with purchase of medium sub combo all day Monday and Wednesday*. 2755 N. Maize Road (316) 260-9599 & 446 S. Ridge Road (316) 425-6070 (updated 06/10/2020)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go

Viet Nom Nom Kids meals are half off with the purchase of an adult entree at regular price at Viet Nom Nom on Wednesdays, dine-in only. At 13th and Tyler in Wichita. 8641 W 13th St N Suite 103, Wichita, KS 67212, (316) 260-8812 (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Thursday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

El Agave Kids 11 and younger eat FREE with purchase of adult entrée Thursdays. 3236 N. Rock Rd, Suite 110, Wichita (316) 315-0351 (updated 06/10/2020)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Friday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red RobinUnlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Saturday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Sunday Kids Eat Free (& Cheap)

Dickey’s loves family time, so it dedicated Sundays to giving you an excuse to gather with its kids eat FREE special. (added 08/23/2021)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer $1.99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kid’s 12 and under. Add a beverage for 99¢. To-go kid’s meals are $2.49. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Schlotzsky’s Every Sunday at Schlotzsky’s, Kids Eat FREE with the purchase of an adult entree. All day, every Sunday. This is a Dine-In & Drive-Thru deal only; not available online or through the app. (updated 8/23/2021)

Where Do Kids Eat Free (or cheap) Every Day?

At Chili’s, kids eat free with an adult purchase, and the adult ha to be a My Chili’s Rewards member. But it’s free to register, so that shouldn’t be a barrier. 

Denny’s Kids Eat Free 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Mondays through Fridays. One FREE meal for kids ages 10 and younger with each purchase of an eligible adult entrée of at least $6. The free kid’s meal does not include a beverage, and it is dine-in only. Valid at Denny’s at 4024 E. Harry St (updated 08/23/2021)

Doc Green’s Kid’s meals for the 10 and under crowd are $4.95. Build your own salads are $7.55. 10096 E. 13th St., 410 N. Hillside St., and 2441 N. Maize Rd. (updated 06/10/2020)

Godfather’s Pizza buffet allows you to pay your child’s age x .75. So if your child is 5, the cost is $3.75 for all you can eat pizza and accompaniments. 4840 S. Broadway Street, (316)  522-7111. (added 08/23/2021)

HuHot Mongolian Grill Every day of the week, kids 3 and younger eat FREE. Kids’ meals for ages 4 to 10 are $r.99. 2035 N. Rock Road, Wichita, (316) 558-3630 (updated 08/23/2021)

IHOP Kids Eat Free deals Most Wichita IHOP restaurants offer kid’s meal deals daily from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., usually free kid’s entrée with purchase of adult entrée, with some potential variations by restaurant. Be sure you call each location to double-check before you go:

• 3204 N. Maize Road, Wichita, (316) 928-2280 
• 515 S. Ridge Circle, Wichita, (316) 773-0077 
• 4870 S. Washington Street, Wichita, (316) 522-2118 
• 3505 N. Rock Road, Wichita, (316) 630-8401 
• 11855 E. Kellogg Drive, Wichita, (316) 652-7251 
• Derby, 1906 N. Rock Road, Wichita, (316) 260-1868

(updated 08/23/2021)

McAlister’s Deli Both locations offer .99 (thanks, Kara!) dine-in kid’s meals all day, every day, for kids 12 and under. Add a beverage for 1.59. To-go kid’s meals are $2.99. All kids menu items come with a treat! Sandwiches come with chips or applesauce. 2222 N. Greenwich Rd. & the West location is 7130 W. Maple St. (updated 08/23/2021)

Red Robin Unlimited side dishes like fries, broccoli, oranges, and mac & cheese are offered every day with every kid’s meal purchase. 9990 E. 13th St. Wichita, (316) 425-6300. (updated 08/23/2021)

Cici’s Pizza  kids eat free deals are by special promotion. But kids’ buffet with a drink is only $4.99.  8320 W. Central, Wichita, 316-773-1782 (updated 08/23/2021)

Say goodbye to these Wichita Kids Eat Free deals:

These are deals that are no longer available, or only offered during special promotions.

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• Buffalo Wild Wings kids’ deal is no longer going on. 
• Cici’s kids eat free deal is only available during special promotion, but they have a good deal on kid’s meals every day.
• Genghis Grill’s kids’ deal is no longer being offered.
• Granite City won’t be offering kid’s meal deals any longer as they’ve closed their doors in Wichita.
• Outback Steakhouse kids eat free deals are only during special occasions, sometimes with a coupon.
• Sweet Willy’s BBQ is closed at this time.
• Jersey’s is another restaurant that has closed its doors.
• Sometimes Halloween kids eat free deals are abundant! Keep an eye out for them.
• Red Robin Kids Eat Free deal is no longer offered. 
• The Fusion Restaurant has ended its summertime kids eat free deal.
• Billy Sims BBQ ended their kids deal too. 
• La Chinita Mexican Restaurant stopped carrying the 99-cent summer kids meal.
• Avivo Brick Oven Pizzeria used to have a Monday kids deal but it looks like that has ended. 
• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has closed in Wichita. So disappointed! I liked the bbq, loved the fried okra, and the free ice cream was a nice perk for kids.
• Golden Corral’s 99-cent kids buffet was over quickly. (What a deal that was!)
• Zaytun Mediterranean Bistro is no longer offering the free kids’ buffet with adult purchase. 
• BurgerFi was offering a free kids’ meal with adult purchase but that promotion has ended. 
• Pepperjax Grill locations in Wichita are closed, so no deal on the kids’ meals. 
• Chicken Max decided to end its $2 Kids Lunch Box meal promotion.
• We cannot verify that IHOP still runs its kids’ free meal deals. 
• Livingston’s Diner has discontinued its kids eat free meals.
• Red Robin discontinued its .99 kids meal special. 
• Logan’s Roadhouse has suspended its kids eat free program. 
• Nuway no longer offers a special kid’s deal, but check out their deals good for all ages.
• Stay good-bye to Applebee’s kids’ deal … and get ready for what comes next.
• Slim Chickens no longer offers a kids’ special that we could confirm.
• Two Brothers BBQ has ended its program at all three locations. 
• Picasso’s Pizzeria no longer offers a free slice of cheese pizza with purchase of any Slice of Art on Mondays.

 
Last full update of Kids eat free and cheap in Wichita (08/23/21) Smaller updates happen on the regular, thanks to readers letting us know about deals beginning and ending! Thank you!

Do you know of additional restaurants we should add to our Kids Eat FREE Wichita list? Also, which are the most fun restaurants in Wichita for kids? Leave your answers in the comments section below!

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