2025 Chicago Kids Eat Free Calendar + Map
We know where kids eat free, Chicago families!
Check our map and calendar to see local spots and chains where kids eat free near you today or any day of the week in Chicago and the suburbs.
Many kid-friendly restaurants offer deals for free kids meals or big discounts that make them almost free. So you can have an easy dinner option while saving money on a fun night out with the family.
These deals can change and might not apply to all locations, so call ahead to confirm the discount is still valid.
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Chicago Waffles
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free Monday through Friday, 12pm-2pm
Monday through Friday, kids are invited to eat free from 12pm - 2pm at their Willowbrook location with purchase of an adult meal. The kids menu offers a wide variety of lunch options sure to satisfy everyone featuring items including a Grilled Cheese with Ham, Turkey Club, Chicken Sandwich and more.
Fogo de Chao
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free every day
Age 6 & under eat free
Age 7-12 are half price
The Churrasco Experience at Fogo de Chao is free every day for kids 6 and under. Kids 7 to 12 are half price. Fogo de Chao is a Brazilian Steakhouse known both for their delicious food as well as the entire culinary experience. Gauchos prepare perfectly seasoned meats and offer continuous table-side service of several different cuts of meat. You'll enjoy delicious food, and a fun family experience!
Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles
02/05/2025, 02/12/2025, 02/19/2025
Kids eat free Wednesday
Age 10 & under
At Chicago's Home of Chicken and Waffles, kids eat free on Wednesdays! You can get a free kids meal with each adult meal valued at $18.00 or more. Their menu includes not only chicken and waffles, but also omelets, skillets and soul food.
Tuco and Blondie
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free every day, 4pm - 6pm
Kids eat free at Tuco and Blondie every day between 4pm and 6pm with the purchase of an adult entree! Crowd-pleasing Mexican fare and a kid-friendly atmosphere make this a great choice for Chicago families.
The Perch Kitchen and Tap
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free every day, 4pm - 6pm
Head to The Perch Kitchen and Tap to enjoy seasonal American fare with the whole family, where kids eat free every day from 4 to 6 pm (with the purchase of an adult entree)! Kids will love the ice cream included with their meal, and parents can try their house-brewed craft beers on tap. They even have a menu for canine family members, too!
Frasca Pizzeria & Wine Bar
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free every day, 4pm - 6pm
Age 12 & under
Kids eat free every day at Frasca from 4pm to 6pm. Frasca is a neighborhood Italian influenced restaurant featuring specialty pizzas, hearty pastas, and an extensive selection of wine. Up to two kids can order off the kids menu for each adult meal.
The Warbler
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free Monday - Friday, 4:30 - 6pm
Age 9 & under
Kids eat free every day at Frasca from 4pm to 6pm. Frasca is a neighborhood Italian influenced restaurant featuring specialty pizzas, hearty pastas, and an extensive selection of wine. Up to two kids can order off the kids menu for each adult meal.
McBride's Pub & Grille
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/12/2025
Kids eat free Wednesday (Plainfield and Joliet)
Kids eat free Thursday (Aurora)
At McBride's Pub and Grill, kids eat free Wednesday at the Plainfield and Joliet locations, and kids eat free Thursday at the Aurora location. Receive one free kids meal for each adult meal purchased. Their kids menu includes mac & cheese, penne pasta, grilled cheese, chicken fingers and mini cheeseburgers.
Community Tavern
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/09/2025
Kids eat free Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday & Sunday
Community Tavern, nestled in the Portage Park neighborhood of Chicago, is a new American restaurant where they strive to combine seasonal, local midwestern ingredients with pan-Asian influences. Kids eat free Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday at Community Tavern. Take advantage of a free kids meal per adult entrée purchase.
Smashburger
02/05/2025, 02/12/2025, 02/19/2025
Kids eat free Wednesday
Age 12 & under
Kids eat free at Smashburger every Wednesday with the purchase of an adult meal!
McWethy'sTavern
Kids eat free at McWethy's Tavern every day! (Except on holidays and special events.) The restaurant is located in the clubhouse of the Mistwood Golf Club.
Crosby's Kitchen
02/05/2025, 02/06/2025, 02/07/2025
Kids eat free every day, 4pm - 6pm
Crosby's Kitchen has long been a favorite kid-friendly dining destination among Chicago families, and it's no wonder...kids eat free there every day from 4-6pm (with adult entree purchase)! Kids can choose from a variety of brunch and dinner favorites in this spacious, welcoming restaurant, and parents will enjoy a Midwestern menu centered around rotisserie and comfort foods.
Rookies All-American Pub & Grill
Kids eat free Thursday at Rookies. You can get one free meal from the kids menu for each adult entree purchased. Their kids menu features burgers, gyros, mini tacos, pizza, chicken fingers and more!
Pub 72 Bar & Grill
02/08/2025, 02/09/2025, 02/15/2025
Kids eat free Saturday & Sunday, 9am - 1pm
Age 11 & under
Pub 72 Bar & Grill is a local favorite offering pizza, burgers, and other pub fare in the evening hours. Weekends bring free kid's breakfast every Saturday and Sunday morning from 9am to 1pm. You can enjoy one free kids meal per adult meal purchased. Kids love the Mickey Mouse pancake, as well as other kid-friendly plates. Parents enjoy omelets, French toast, steak & eggs, and more.
Smoke Daddy
02/09/2025, 02/16/2025, 02/23/2025
Kids eat free every day, 4pm-6pm
Kids eat free at Smoke Daddy every day between 4pm and 6pm with the purchase of an adult entree! Get delicious slow-cooked barbecue right here in the Windy City, with locations in Wicker Park and Wrigleyville.
Primary photo: Crosby’s Kitchen
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