Our family loves to eat out for special occasions, and when we do we use coupons and/or seek a restaurant where kids eat free or cheap with the purchase of an adult meal!
This is a starter list of restaurants in the Twin Cities area where kids eat free.
Please note that these deals are only valid at participating locations and may vary so check before you go! ALL LISTINGS HERE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE!
Also most places do require the purchase of an adult meal for kids to eat free, even if they do not list it on their website. Check with each location.
Twin Cities area restaurants:
Bennett’s Chop & Railhouse (St. Paul & Hudson, WI): Kids 10 and under eat free on Sundays. (verified 6/5/23)
Boulevard Bar & Grill (Coon Rapids): Kids 12 and under eat free Sundays from kids menu. One child per paid adult. (verified 6/5/23)
Broadway Bar & Pizza (various locations): Kids eat free on Family Night at participating locations (usually Mondays). Call in advance.
Celts Craft House (Apple Valley): Kids eat free on Sundays (One free kid’s meal per adult entree purchased). (verified 6/5/23)
Gabe’s Bar & Kitchen (St. Paul): Kids eat free on Sundays from 11:00am – 2:00pm. (verified 6/5/23)
IKEA (Bloomington): IKEA Family members get up to two kids’ entrees free when they buy any adult entrée at the Swedish Restaurant. Don’t miss this delicious offer, valid every Wednesday of 2023. (verified 5/2/23)
Jersey’s Bar & Grill (Inver Grove Heights): Kids eat free on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult meal. (verified 6/5/23)
Lucy’s Burgers (Blaine and White Bear Township): Kids eat free Mondays from 5:00 – 8:00pm. 1 free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entree. (verified 6/5/23)
McHugh’s Public House/Irish Sports Bar (Savage): Kids Eat Free Sundays 4-8pm.
The Melting Pot (Minneapolis): Kids eat free on Sundays with each purchase of an adult 4 course dinner: “For each adult 4 course dinner we will offer one complimentary $9.95 child’s entrée plate for free.” Note: I’ve heard great things about this unique place! (verified 6/5/23)
Mill Valley Kitchen (3906 Excelsior Blvd., Minneapolis): Every Sunday 3pm-close, kids eat for $5! Limit one discounted meal per child age 12 and under. (verified 5/2/23)
The Nook (St. Paul): Kids eat free on Sundays from 4-9pm. One child per paying adult. (verified 6/5/23)
The Patty Wagon (6042 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis) – Kids eat free every Sunday! One kid meal per adult entree ordered. (verified 5/2/23)
Patrick’s Cafe (Edina) – Kids eat free every Tuesday 5:30pm – close with an entree purchase. Kid’s meal must be of equal or lesser value. Cutesy the clown will entertain the kids with her fun balloon art and face painting. (verified 6/5/23)
Shamrocks (St. Paul): Kids eat free on Sundays from 4-9pm. One child per paying adult. (verified 6/5/23)
Space Aliens Grill & Bar (Albertville): On Tuesdays, kids 10 & under can get a special pizza deal (this changes so check website). Dine-in only. (verified 6/5/23)
Sunshine Factory (Plymouth): Kids eat free Sundays (1 meal per paid adult entree).
Tailgate Sports Cafe (6050 Nicollet Avenue, Minneapolis) – Kids eat free all day on Saturdays from 11:00am – 9:00pm with purchase of an adult meal (one child per adult). (verified 6/5/23)
Willy McCoy’s (various locations): Kids eat free Sundays from 5:00 – 8:00pm. One free kids meal with the
purchase of one adult entree. Specials cannot be combined. (verified 6/5/23)
Mall of America Toddler Tuesday Deals:
These restaurants offer free kids meals for younger kids on Tuesdays as part of the Mall’s Toddler Tuesday promotion.
Cantina Laredo (Mall of America): Kids eat free on Tuesdays. One adult meal must be purchased for every child’s free meal. Valid for lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Children must be six years or under, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Not valid with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. See restaurant for details. (verified 6/5/23)
Cedar & Stone, Urban Table (Mall of America): Kids eat free on Tuesdays. One adult meal must be purchased for every child’s free meal. Valid for lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Children must be six years or under, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Not valid with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. See restaurant for details. (verified 6/5/23)
Crave (Mall of America): On Toddler Tuesdays, get one free kid’s meal per adult entrée purchased. One adult meal must be purchased for every child’s free meal. Valid for lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Children must be six years or under, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Not valid with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. See restaurant for details. (verified 5/2/23)
Masu Sushi & Robata (Mall of America): Kids eat free on Tuesdays. One adult meal must be purchased for every child’s free meal. Valid for lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Children must be six years or under, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Not valid with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. See restaurant for details.(verified 6/5/23)
Twin City Grill (Mall of America): Kids eat free on Tuesdays. One adult meal must be purchased for every child’s free meal. Valid for lunch or dinner every Tuesday. Children must be six years or under, unless otherwise specified by the restaurant. Not valid with any other offer. Other exclusions may apply. See restaurant for details. (verified 6/5/23)
Also, check out my list:
15 Free Things to Do with Kids at the Mall of America (& FREE Printable Scavenger Hunt)!
National Chains:
Culver’s: Kids 12 and under get a free frozen custard with the purchase of a kids meal (valid daily).
Denny’s: Kids Eat Free with adult entrée purchase of $6 or more. Days and participation vary by location. Restrictions may apply. See store for details. (verified 5/2/23)
Green Mill: On Tuesdays, kids 12 and under eat free with a paid adult entree. Limit 1 kids meals per adult entree. (verified 6/5/23)
IHOP: Kids eat free daily from 4-8 p.m. at participating locations. One free kids’ meal for each paying adult; drinks not included. One per adult meal purchase. (verified 5/2/23)
Perkins: Kids eat free on Tuesdays 4-8pm. One free kids’ meal for each paying adult. (verified 6/5/23)
Pizza Ranch: Kids eat free on Tuesday nights. Most Pizza Ranch locations offer a free kid’s buffet with each purchase of an Adult Buffet at regular price. Availability and hours vary by location. Check your Pizza Ranch for details.
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