Are you looking for the best cheap food near you this week?
Ditch the guilt for leaving your kitchen with these best cheap food deals. This week, we’ve rounded up the best restaurant deals in your area to help you enjoy delicious, budget-friendly meals.
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:
Burger King – BOGO Chicken Sandwiches
Burger King in-app deals can vary by location and reward member, but look in your app for a BOGO Free Chicken Sandwich, as well as meal deal bundles, including the $30 Ultimate Bundle which includes 2x Whopper Sandwiches + 2x OCS + 1x 16 Pc. Nuggets + 2x Small Fries + 2x Small Drinks – like paying $3.33 per item.
More Burger King Deals ↓
- Royal Perks Offers: Check your app for various local deals, like meal deals for 2 and more!
- Free Fries: Any size with any $3 purchase at Burger King. New offer every Monday, expires Sunday
- Walmart+ and Burger King: 25% off digital orders
Carl’s Jr. – BOGO Breakfast Burritos + 20% Off $20+ Delivery Orders
If you have a Carl’s Jr. near you, you definitely need the app to access the best deals. Here is what is currently on the app for most members:
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- BOGO Free Breakfast Burritos (Exp. 1/20/26)
- BOGO $2 Famous Stars (Exp. 1/20/26)
- BOGO $2 Western Bacon Cheeseburgers on Weds (Exp. 1/20/26)
- Free Reg. Frozen Drink w/ Purchase (Exp. 1/20/26)
- 20% Off $20+ Delivery Orders (Exp. 1/20/26)
- Daily APPy Hour – 25% Off Sips, Sides, & Shakes (2PM-5PM & 8PM-3AM) (Exp. 1/26/26)
Dairy Queen – Free Cone w/ Any Purchase
Through January 4th, get a free small plain or dipped cone with any $1+ purchase at Dairy Queen.
Del Taco – 2 Grilled Chicken Tacos for $3
Del Taco’s hottest offer is two grilled chicken tacos for $3. You can also score the following deals through the app:
- $2.49 for 3 regular tacos Taco Tuesday deal
- $3.49 for 3 grilled tacos Taco Thursday deal
- $7-9 ElBigBox deals
iHOP – Free Bottomless Pancakes with Breakfast Combo Purchase
Starting January 5th, get free bottomless pancakes at iHOP when you purchase a select breakfast combo. Not valid with other discounts, senior menu, or kid’s menu.
Little Caesar’s – $4.99 Large, 1-Topping Pizzas
Little Caesar’s has Y2K Prices with $4.99 Large, 1-Topping Pizzas when you buy two and use coupon code: PIZZAPIZZA. Some locations are $5.99 instead with coupon: PIZZAPIZZA1
Panera Bread – BOGO $5 Entrees
Panera is offering BOGO $5 entrees now until January 25th. Plus, Buy $50 in Panera gift cards, get a FREE $10 bonus card! Deal ennds 12/31/25 and the bonus card valid starting 1/1/26.
Pizza Hut – $7 Deal Lovers Menu Favorites
Current Pizza Hut Deals ↓
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- Wing Wednesday: Get 20 crispy, saucy Lil’ Wings for just $10 every Wednesday through the end of the year.
- $19.99 Pizza Hut’s Triple Threat Box comes with 2 medium 1-topping pizzas, 5 breadsticks & 10 cinnamon sticks – all in a holiday box.
- $7 Deal Lovers Menu offers menu favorites for $7 each when you purchase 2+; available everyday
- $6.99 Pizza Hut Melts
Shake Shack – Free Chicken Sandwich with $10+ Purchase Every Sunday + $5 Off Good Fit Menu
Now until June 28th, you can score a free chicken sandwich every Sunday with a $10+ purchase at Shake Shack. Use coupon code: CHICKENSUNDAY to score.
Shake Shack also launched their Good Fit menu, which features lettuce wrapped burgers and chicken sandwiches. For a limited time, you can get $5 off one of these new menu items.
Sonic – 1/2 Cheeseburgers on Tuesdays after 5PM, $1.99 In-App Deals
Do you have a Sonic location around? Check your app for these coupons:
- $2 Large Fries Every Friday
- $4 Off $17
- Mozz Monday: $1.49 for 4-PC Mozzarella Sticks
- 1/2 Price Sonic Cheeseburgers After 5PM Tuesday
- $1.99 Bubble Slushes, Salted Caramel Toffee Croissant Bites, Crispy Tender Wraps
Subway – Buy One Footlong, Get One FREE 6″ Sub!
YASSS! For a limited time, Subway is offering Buy One Footlong, Get One Free 6″ Sub! Just use code: 6INCHBOGO at checkout! Valid at participating locations only, for a limited time 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.
- 6INCHBOGO – Buy a Footlong, Get a Free 6″ Sub (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL699 – FOOTLONG for $6.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL799 – FOOTLONG for $7.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL899 – FOOTLONG for $8.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- SIXINCHSUB – 6″ for $3.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- SIXINCH499 – 6″ for $4.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 599SUB – 6″ for $5.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 649MEAL – 6″ Meal for $6.49 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 699COMBO – 6″ Meal for $6.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 799MEAL – 6″ Meal for $7.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL1299 – TWO FOOTLONGS for $12.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL1399 – TWO FOOTLONGS for $13.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- FTL1699 – TWO FOOTLONGS for $16.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 899MEAL – Footlong Meal for $8.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 999COMBO – Footlong Meal for $9.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
- 1099MEAL – Footlong Meal for $10.99 (Exp: 1/9/26)
Taco Bell – Free Taco with Manifestmas Coupon, $1 Chicken Quesadilla 1/6
Set your alarm for January 6th at 5 PM ET to snag a $1 Chicken Quesadilla offer. Only for the first 30,o00 rewards members to grab.
Also, until January 8th, you can score a free taco coupon when you choose 000 for the “Manifestmas” option on the app. One offer per person. Other offers include:
- 111 $1.11 Nachos with $5 purchase
- 222 $2.22 Cantina Chicken Taco with $5 purchase
- 333 $3.33 Chalupa with $5 purchase
- 444 $4 off $20
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.
- Taco Bell Rewards & Offers: Also, check your app for various deals there may be more in the app!
- In-App Deals
- Through 1/21/26, new Taco Bell Rewards members can choose a free Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco as their welcome reward.
- Through 1/4/26, get $0 delivery fee when you purchase any Cantina Chicken menu item (excluding an Avocado Verde Salsa sauce packet) on game days (Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday).
- In-App Deals
Wendy’s – Free 6-Piece Nuggets on Wednesday
Every Wednesday, 6-pieces of nugget deliciousness is yours with any $5+ purchase.
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.
- $3 Off $20: Check your app to see if you have this coupon.
- Free Hot & Crispy Fries: Every Friday with purchase in the Wendy’s app.
- Free 10pc Nuggets w/ Purchase – New Users Only
- Wendy’s Rewards Offers: Check your app for various deals; there may be more in the app!
- New Drink Menu Items: Snickerdoodle Cookie Frosty Fusion, Sparkling Energy, Cold Brew with cream, Caramel Cold Foam, and Chocolate Cold Foam
Whataburger -Free Choose Your Own
Check your app for a free Choose Your Own Chicken Meal (Through 1/4) or Choose Your Own Breakfast (Through 1/6). No purchase necessary for either. Coupon offers vary per person.
How do I find cheap food near me?
To find cheap food near you, start by using apps like Yelp, Google Maps, or TripAdvisor to search for budget-friendly restaurants, food trucks, or grocery stores. Look for local markets or discount grocery stores like Aldi or Walmart, which often offer lower prices. Check out fast-casual or casual dining spots for affordable meals, and explore local ethnic restaurants that tend to offer large portions at lower prices. You can also search for daily or weekly specials, happy hour deals, and student discounts. Finally, consider meal prep or using food delivery services with promotions to save even more.
What types of cheap food are available?
Cheap food options vary widely, catering to different tastes and dietary needs. Fast food chains often offer budget meals like burgers, fries, and sandwiches. Ethnic cuisines, such as Mexican tacos, Chinese takeout, or Indian curry, frequently provide affordable, filling options. Grocery stores sell inexpensive staples like pasta, rice, canned beans, eggs, and vegetables for homemade meals. Street food like hot dogs, falafel, or pizza slices can be cheap and satisfying. Additionally, discount supermarkets often offer discounted produce, frozen meals, and ready-made dishes. For those with limited time, meal prepping and bulk buying can further reduce food costs.
Are there any apps that can help me find cheap food?
Several apps can help you find cheap food nearby. Yelp lets you filter for budget-friendly restaurants and read reviews on affordable places. Google Maps shows local eateries with price ranges, offering user-generated ratings. HappyCow is great for finding vegan and vegetarian options on a budget. Too Good To Go connects you to restaurants and bakeries offering discounted surplus food to prevent waste. Grubhub and DoorDash often feature promotions or discounts for delivery services. Grocery store apps like Walmart, Aldi, or Instacart help find discounts and plan budget-friendly meals, while EatStreet offers deals on local delivery.
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