Cheap Food Near Me This Week (5/17-5/23)

Are you looking for the best cheap food near you this week?

In today’s fast-paced world, finding the time to cook can be a real challenge, especially when you’re juggling work, family, and countless other responsibilities. If you’re looking for the best cheap food deals near you without sacrificing taste, you’re in luck. This week, we’ve rounded up the best restaurant deals in your area to help you enjoy delicious, budget-friendly meals. Whether you’re looking for a quick bite after a long day or planning a family dinner on a dime, these local eateries offer the perfect solution. Discover how you can eat well and spend less!

Check out our food deals for every day of the week. Monday Food Deals, Tuesday Food Deals, Wednesday Food Deals, Thursday Food Deals, Friday Food Deals.

Here are a few of our top picks for current and upcoming cheap eats and food deals near you:

Nothing Bundt Cakes – BOGO Free Bundtlets through May 18th

Do you like Nothing Bundt Cakes?! If so, you’re in luck! Through May 18th, they’re offering Buy 1, Get 1 Free Bundtlets! Use the code MAYBOGO25 to get the deal!

Buffalo Wild Wings – ALL YOU CAN EAT BONELESS WINGS + FRIES ON MONDAYS – THURSDAYS

YASSS!! Buffalo Wild Wings is offering all-you-can-eat boneless wings and fries for $19.99 or traditional wings + fries for $24.99 on Mondays – Thursdays only for a limited time. Choose from 26 sauces.

DOVE – Free DOVE Ice Cream Minis on May 19th

YASSS! Starting May 19, share your Mini Win using #MiniWinMonday on a designated Instagram post, click on the link in bio and you’ll be eligible to receive a coupon for a free box of DOVE Ice Cream Minis (while supplies last).

Mission BBQ – Celebrates Armed Forces Week with FREE Sandwiches May 12th-17th!

Mission BBQ is celebrating Armed Forces Week! All active duty service members and veterans can enjoy a free sandwich on their designated day, as mentioned below:

• Monday, May 12th, 2025 – Army
• Tuesday, May 13th, 2025 – Marine Corps
• Wednesday, May 14th, 2025 – Navy
• Thursday, May 15th, 2025 – Air Force & Space Force
• Friday, May 16th, 2025 – Coast Guard
• On Saturday, May 17th, 2025, for Armed Forced Day, between 11am – 2pm all active duty service members and veterans will receive a free sandwich.

Dunkin – 2 Weeks of Free Medium Drinks with Purchase

Here’s an offer where new Dunkin’ rewards members can score TWO weeks of FREE Medium Drinks with purchase at their local Dunkin’! Simply create a Dunkin’ rewards account and use promo code REWARDS4U when promoted and you’ll score 2 weeks of FREE Medium drinks with purchase at Dunkin’! You can enter the code at sign up or under the “Offers & Rewards” section!

Buffalo Wild Wings – Buy One, Get One Free Offers

Buffalo Wild Wings fans! Right now, Buffalo Wild Wings is offering Buy One, Get One Free offers on wings, burgers, and more! They’ve got a different offer each day from Monday through Thursday! YUM!

• Monday – BOGO Burgers (Use code: BOGOBURGER for takeout)
• Tuesday – BOGO 50% off Traditional Wings
• Wednesday – BOGO Burgers (Use code: BOGOBURGER for takeout)
• Thursday – BOGO Boneless Wings

All of these deals are available for dine-in, takeout or delivery to give guests four-straight days of deals.

Burger King – Free Classic Frozen Strawberry Beverage at Burger King every Saturday in May

YASSS! In honor of National Strawberry Month, every Saturday in May, Burger King Guests can enjoy a free classic Frozen Strawberry flavored beverage with $1+ purchase through the BK App and bk.com – at participating US restaurants, while supplies last.

Jack In The Box – Birthday Week (5/12 – 5/18)

Jack in the Box always serves up delicious deals to help you save while you savor. Here are some of the hottest promotions available right now:

• Jack Pack Members Rewards
  • Jack’s Birthday Week (5/12-5/18) gives away free treats with $5+ orders
    • Monday: Jr. Jumbo Jack
    • Tuesday: 2 Tacos
    • Wednesday: Jr. Chicken Sandwich
    • Thursday: Jumbo Egg Roll (1)
    • Friday (Jack’s Official Bday): Free fries with any order, no $5 order minimum this day!
    • Saturday: Onion Rings
    • Sunday: 4pc. Chicken Nuggets
• $5 All Day Big Deal Meal: Enjoy a hearty combo meal for just $5. A big meal, small price—what’s not to love?
• 2 Tacos for $0.99: These iconic tacos are practically a steal. Two tacos for less than a buck? Yes, please!
• 20% Off Your First Mobile App Order: New to the Jack app? Get 20% off your first order when you download and sign up.
• Win Free Jack for a Year: The lucky winner who reaches CEO and shares their victory can enter to win free Jack in the Box for a year—that’s a $1,825 gift card, equivalent to one Jumbo Jack per day for 365 days!
• Unlock More Rewards in the App: Check your mobile app for exclusive rewards! Download or open the app now to discover special offers waiting for you.

Subway  – $6.99 Footloongs

YASSS! Subway is offering $6.99 any Footlong for a limited time! Simply use code 699FL at checkout! Valid at participating locations only. Below is a list of current Subway discount codes, coupons, deals, and freebies. We check for new Subway discount codes daily and share them with you so you can earn big on delicious food. We’ve ordered the list according to the deals you’ll like the most.

• BOGO50 – Buy One, Get One 50% off Footlongs for limited time only.
• 699FL – Any FOOTLONG for $6.99 (Exp: 5/31/25)
• BOGOSIXINCH – Buy a Footlong, Get a Free 6″ Sub (Exp: 5/3/25)
• FOOTLONG699 – FOOTLONG for $6.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• FOOTLONG799 – FOOTLONG for $7.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• FOOTLONG899 – FOOTLONG for $8.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• SUB399 – 6″ for $3.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• SUB499 – 6″ for $4.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• SUB599 – 6″ for $5.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• MEAL649 – 6″ Meal for $6.49 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• COMBO699 – 6″ Meal for $6.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• MEAL799 – 6″ Meal for $7.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 1299FL or 1299FTL – TWO FOOTLONGS for $12.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 1399FL or 1399FTL – TWO FOOTLONGS for $13.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 1699FL or 1699FTL – TWO FOOTLONGS for $16.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 1799FL or 1799FTL – THREE FOOTLONGS for $17.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 1999FL or 1999FTL – THREE FOOTLONGS for $19.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• 2399FL or 2399FTL – THREE FOOTLONGS for $23.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• MEAL899 – Footlong Meal for $8.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• COMBO999 – Footlong Meal for $9.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)
• MEAL1099 – Footlong Meal for $10.99 (Exp: 5/3/25)

Dave & Buster’s – All You Can Eat Wings & Game Day Deals!

Dave & Buster’s is the perfect spot for fall football and social events! With over 30 TVs and a 40 ft. screen, it’s ideal for catching all the action while enjoying great food.

This season, enjoy All You Can Eat Wings with new flavors and an Eat Drink Play Deal nationwide:

• All You Can Eat Wings + $10 Power Card starting at $22.99 on Mondays & Thursdays. Flavors include Buffalo, Honey BBQ, Mango Habanero, Hot Honey, or no sauce.
• Eat, Drink, Play Combo Meal for $19.99: includes a $10 Power Card, entrée, and fountain drink.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit – Free Pulled Pork or Chicken Breast Sandwich at Dickey’s Barbecue Pit (with purchase!)

If you’re got a Dickey’s Barbecue Pit nearby, I’ve got a hot deal for you! For a limited time, when you buy a Big Yellow Cup, you can score a free pulled pork or chicken breast sandwich! Add the sandwich to your cart with a Big Yellow Cup, and use the code N7J6H9 at checkout to get the offer!  Available when ordering online or in the Dickey’s app.

KFC – 8 PC. Fried Chicken Bucket for $10 (Tuesdays Only)

Got a KFC nearby? Right now, at select KFC locations you can get an 8-piece Fried Chicken Bucket (Original, Extra Crispy or Kentucky Grilled) for only $10! This deal is only valid on Tuesday! Be sure to click The Order Now Offer on Page!

Wendy’s – BOGO Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches through 5/18

Enjoy a BOGO deal on Breakfast Biscuit Sandwiches in the Wendy’s app, now through May 18. Choose from Sausage, Egg & Cheese, Bacon, Egg & Cheese, or the sweet and savory Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit.

*A la carte only. Valid only on Sausage, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit; Bacon, Egg, and Cheese Biscuit; and Honey Buddy Chicken Biscuit. Offer only available at participating U.S. Wendy’s for a limited time.  Offer must be redeemed in the Wendy’s App.  App download and account registration required.  See offer in the Wendy’s App for further details. 

More Wendy’s Deals ↓

• Limited-Time Offers
  • Biggie Bag Meal Deals: Starting at $4, includes a choice of six sandwich options, 4-piece nuggets, a small drink, and junior fries.
  • Free 6-Piece Nuggets: Every Wednesday at Wendy’s.
  • Free Hot & Crispy Fries: Every Friday with purchase in the Wendy’s app.
  • Free 10pc Nuggets w/ Purchase – New Users Only
  • Dave Thomas Foundation: In honor of National Foster Care Month, Wendy’s is encouraging customers to support foster care adoption by scanning a QR code on select drink cups. Each scan triggers a $5 donation (up to $500,000) from Wendy’s to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, which helps find permanent homes for children in foster care. This campaign runs through May 31, 2025, at participating U.S. locations (excluding Hawaii).
  • Wendy’s Rewards Offers: Check your app for various deals; there may be more in the app!
• New Menu Items: Thin Mints Frosty & MORE!
  • Frosty Swirls launching in the Wendy’s App April 11, nationwide April 15: Frosty Swirls start with choosing fans’ favorite Frosty flavor then selecting one of three indulgent sauces swirled in the Frosty.
    • Strawberry Frosty Swirl features sweet, juicy strawberry sauce swirled and topped on a creamy Frosty.
    • Caramel Frosty Swirl gives fans an even sweeter treat that tastes like a cold, creamy candy bar.
    • Brownie Batter Frosty Swirl is the decadent, chocolatey Frosty treat of any fan’s dreams.
  • Frosty Fusions launching nationwide May 12: Wendy’s new Frosty innovation doesn’t stop with the new Frosty Swirls. For the first time ever, fans can add a sauce and mix-ins for extra flavor with the new Frosty Fusions.
    • Pop-Tarts Strawberry Frosty Fusion is the first time this snacking staple is officially offered as a mix-in for a frozen dessert in the QSR industry, combining Wendy’s Frosty and sweet strawberry sauce with chunks of strawberry-flavored Pop-Tarts® Crunchy Poppers pieces.
    • OREO Brownie Frosty Fusion features the classic Frosty swirled with the chocolatey Brownie Batter sauce mixed with perfectly crunchy OREO cookie pieces.
    • Caramel Crunch Frosty Fusion blends the classic Frosty with crunchy toffee pieces and a sweet caramel sauce.

Burger King – 125 Crowns for a Hamburger (5/1 – 5/31) & more!

 

Here’s an offer where you can score a Hamburger for 125 Crowns instead of 250 Crowns from 5/1/2025 through 5/31/2025. You’ll need to be a BK Rewards member to claim this offer. You’ll find it in your “offers” section of your rewards account! Offer valid while supplies last, at participating locations only!

More Burger King Deals ↓

• Limited Time Menu: Churro Fries, Cheesy Tots & MORE!
• Royal Perks Offers: Check your app for various local deals, like meal deals for 2 and more!
  • BOGO Chicken Sandwich: Pick up only for Rewards Members.
  • Free Fries: Any size with any purchase at Burger King. New offer every Monday, expires Sunday.
  • Morning Mondays: Starting March 24, Morning Mondays offer a Croissan’wich and small coffee for just $3.
  • 2x Crowns on Steakhouse ‘n Bites Bundles: From 5/12/2025 through 5/18/2025, Royal Perks members earn double (2x) Crowns on eligible Steakhouse n’ Bites Bundle purchases on the BK App or bk.com for order ahead, dine-in with the 6-digit “My Code” (where available) located in your Account, or BK delivery (where available).
  • National Strawberry Month****: Every Saturday, enjoy a FREE classic Frozen Strawberry flavored beverage* with a $1+ purchase through the BK APP and bk.com – at participating US restaurants, while supplies last.
  • National Hamburger Month: Royal Perks members can redeem a Hamburger for 125 Crowns instead of 250 Crowns from 5/1/2025 through 5/31/2025.
• Walmart+ and Burger King: Link your Royal Perks and Walmart+ membership and get exclusive access to even more Burger King deals

Taco Bell – Tuesday Drop (5/20) & More

Taco Bell’s next Tuesday Drop is scheduled for May 20th, 2025, at 2 PM PT (4 PM CT) (5 PM ET). 

Weekly drops typically feature exclusive, limited-time deals for Taco Bell Rewards members. Past promotions have included $1 fan favorites like the Cheesy Gordita Crunch, Crunchwrap Supreme, and Mexican Pizza. To participate, ensure you’re a Rewards member and check the Taco Bell app at 2 PM PT to claim the offer before it runs out.

Remember, these deals are first-come, first-served and often sell out quickly, so setting a reminder is a good idea.​

More Taco Bell Deals ↓

• Daily Specials: $1 Happier Hour from 2 – 5 p.m. daily. $1 medium MTN DEW BAJA BLAST fountain drink or regular BAJA BLAST Freeze.
• New Menu Items: $7 Supreme Luxe Box, Caliente Menu Items & MORE!
  • April 24th: Crispy Chicken Nuggets (Sauce:: Fire Ranch Sauce, Bell Sauce and Jalapeño Honey Mustard Sauce)
    • 5 pc comes with one sauce.
    • 10 pc comes with two sauces
  • May 22nd: Mike’s Hot Honey Sauce & Diablo Sauce
  • August 14th: MTN DEW Baja Midnight Drink
• Returning Menu Items
  • Nacho Fries
• Taco Bell Rewards & Offers: Also, check your app for various deals there may be more in the app!
  • In-App Deals
    • Taco Bell Tuesday Drop (May 20th):
    • Through 5/14/25: Make three separate purchases and get 100 bonus points.
    • 5/8/25 to 5/21/25: Get a free Crunchy or Soft Taco with the purchase of a 5- or 10-piece order of Chicken Nuggets.
  • Third-Party Delivery: DoorDash, GrubHub, Postmates, UberEats
    • 5/1/25 – 5/31/25: Get 5% off every Uber One Student order (max of $9).
    • 5/16/25 – 5/18/25: Get a free 5-piece order of Crispy Chicken Nuggets with an order of $20+ on DoorDash, Uber Eats, and Grubhub.
    • 5/16/25 -5/23/25: Get a free Crunchwrap Supreme with an order of $10+ for Uber One Members on Uber Eats.
    • 5/20/25: Get a free Seasoned Beef Soft Taco with a $15+ order for Uber One Student Customers.

Dunkin’ Donuts – Summer Menu Part 1 on April 30th

Get ready to celebrate the season with Dunkin’s spring menu on April 2nd, make sure to download the Dunkin’ app for any possible deals!!

• Part 1 (Available starting April 30th – June 24th)
  • NEW Tropical Guava Refresher
  • Pistachio Signature Latte (Hot or Iced) (Topped with Waffle Cone Pieces)
  • NEW Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf
  • NEW Caramel Oat Shakin’ Espresso (In-App)
  • Pistachio Shakin’ Espresso (In-App) (Returning)
  • $6 Meal Deal (Medium Coffee (Hot or Iced), Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich & a 6-piece order of Hash Browns)
• Part 2 (Drops May 28th – June 24th)
  • NEW Orange N’ Vanilla Classic Donut
  • Pride Classic Donut (Optional)
  • NEW Summer Munchkin Buckets (Date TBA)

More Dunkin’ Deals ↓

• Latest Offers
  • $6 Meal Deal: includes a Sausage, Egg & Cheese Sandwich, Hash Browns, and Hot/Iced Coffee, available nationwide. *Excludes some beverages and loaded hash browns. Limited time offer.
  • National Donut Day (June 6th): Free Donut (Classic or Specialty with every beverage purchase (if a guest orders 2 beverages, they should receive 2 free donuts; Box O’ Joe = 1 beverage)
  • Dunkin’ Iced Coffee Day (June 18th): $1 from every Iced Coffee & Cold Brew (including Cold Foam) sold on Wednesday, June 18th will be donated to DUNKIN’ JOY IN CHILDHOOD FOUNDATION.
• Dunkin’ Rewards Offers: New Reward Members get a FREE medium-sized drink with any purchase every day for 14 days after joining. Existing members can join with a new email address. Also, check your app for various deals there may be more in the app!
  • May 1 – May 15: $2 10-count MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats
  • May 10 – May 11: 3x points on Half Dozen or Dozen Donuts and 25 or 50-count MUNCHKINS Donut Hole Treats to celebrate Mother’s Day
  • May 16 – May 31: $3 Pretzel Sliders with beverage purchase
  • Every Monday in May: Receive 100 Bonus Points when ordering ahead in the app
  • JetBlue x Dunkin: To bring a little joy to the start of the week and celebrate the livery, JetBlue and Dunkin’ are offering status for customers who fly on Brewing Altitude on Mondays beginning May 19 through September 1. TrueBlue members who fly on eligible routes on the aircraft will receive Mosaic 1 status and Dunkin’ Rewards members will earn Boosted status for three months. Current Mosaic members will receive 20 bonus tiles, applied to their 2025 tile tracker. Existing Boosted Status members will earn two times the number of points on top of the base points earned for all qualifying purchases for three months.
• New Menu Items
  • Spring Menu 2025
    • Part 1 (Available starting March 5th)
      • Dunkalatte (Hot or Iced)
      • Pistachio (Hot or Iced)
      • Ham & Cheese Pretzel Sliders
      • Chicken Bacon Croissant Stuffer
      • Sweet Black Pepper Snackin’ Bacon
    • Part 2 (Drops April 2nd)
      • Artic Cherry Dunkin’ Energy
      • Cotton Candy Specialty Donut
      • Blueberry Sprinkled Munchkins
      • Spring Munchkins Buckets
  • Summer Menu 2025
    • Part 1 (Available starting April 30th – June 24th)
      • NEW Tropical Guava Refresher
      • Pistachio Signature Latte (Hot or Iced) (Topped with Waffle Cone Pieces)
      • NEW Iced Strawberry Lemon Loaf
      • NEW Caramel Oat Shakin’ Espresso (In-App)
      • Pistachio Shakin’ Espresso (In-App) (Returning)
      • $6 Meal Deal (Medium Coffee (Hot or Iced), Bacon, Egg & Cheese Sandwich & a 6-piece order of Hash Browns)
    • Part 2 (Drops May 28th – June 24th)
      • NEW Orange N’ Vanilla Classic Donut
      • Pride Classic Donut (Optional)
      • NEW Summer Munchkin Buckets (Date TBA)

McDonald’s – Squishmallow Happy Meals are Back!

That’s not all! This summer, McDonald’s is bringing back two fan-favorite items: the McCrispy Snack Wrap and Chicken Tenders.​ While specific launch dates for these items have not been announced, fans can anticipate their return later this year.

More McDonald’s Deals ↓

• Latest Offers
  • Free Large Fries: Free Large Fries on your first purchase of $1+ when you download the app.
  • $5 Meal Deal: Starting June 25th, enjoy a meal with four-piece McNuggets, small fries, a small drink, and a McDouble or McChicken for $5 in most areas.
  • Free Medium Fries: Get free medium fries with a $1 minimum purchase every Friday via Mobile Order & Pay.
  • MyMcDonald’s Rewards: Also, check your app for various deals there may be more in the app!
• Limited Time Menu
  • Squishmallow Happy Meals: Available now!
  • Snack Wraps: Coming Summer 2025
  • Chicken Tenders: Coming Nationwide on May 5th, some locations have early!
• Misc
  • McValue Menu: Available in-store and via the McDonald’s app.
  • CosMc’s-inspired drinks: Later in 2025, McDonald’s will begin testing CosMc’s-inspired drinks in some regular U.S. McDonald’s locations.

Pizza Hut – $9.99 Large 1-Topping Pizza

Pizza Hut is offering a $9.99 deal for a 1-Topping Pizza, available in either a Medium or Large size. Choose from a variety of toppings to customize your pizza just the way you like it, all at an affordable price. Perfect for a quick meal or sharing with friends and family!

More Pizza Hut Deals ↓

• Latest Offers: As always, be sure and check the Pizza Hut website and app for your location to find Pizza Hut Coupon Codes and deals near you!
  • $9.99 Large 1-Topping Pizza: Their best delivery deal.
  • As Low As $6.99 My Hut Box!: Choose between Melts or a 2-topping Personal Pan Pizza, then add a side of fries or 4 boneless wings. Don’t forget the 20oz drink.
  • Free Large 1-Topping Pizza: Place a qualifying order online at pizzahut.com or in the Pizza Hut mobile app. Meet applicable delivery minimum for delivery orders OR carry-out purchase minimum of $7.99 pretax & tip to qualify for the free large 1T pizza in your next mobile order.
  • BOGO Free Large Pizzas: Buy One, Get One Large 1-topping pizzas when you use promo code 

Starbucks – Starbucks Summer Menu 2025 (Dropping in May)

Sip into summer with the Returning Summer-Berry Refresher, a fruity mix of raspberry, blueberry, and blackberry flavors poured over Raspberry Flavored Pearls. Try it with water, lemonade, or coconutmilk. New this season, the Iced Horchata Oatmilk Shaken Espresso blends Starbucks Blonde Espresso with sweet Horchata syrup and creamy oatmilk. For a sweet treat, the Strawberries & Cream Cake Pop delivers strawberry flavor and buttercream in a chocolaty-dipped pop with a cute strawberry finish!

More Starbucks Deals ↓

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