January Is Stacked with Free & Cheap Food Deals at Your Favorite Restaurants

Don't miss out on these freebies. We've pulled together the best deals here, and it's updated regularly.

For many, January is a time of renewal and fresh starts. A time to try and be a better version of ourselves. 

For others, especially those of us living in colder climates, it is a time of year defined by darkness and prone to despair. It's also a time of year when many of us are lighter in our wallets thanks to the decadence of the holiday season. 

So what better time of year to take advantage of some free and cheap food deals? Sure, not all of this food is necessarily the healthiest, but sometimes you just have to be a bit more gentle to yourself—especially if it means going easier on your wallet.

With all that in mind, we've highlighted some top food deals out there right now. Check back often. We're updating this list of food deals frequently—sometimes daily—and there's always something worth giving a try. Here are the best food deals you'll find in January.

Ongoing Food & Drink Deals

Carl's Jr. & Hardee's
The deal:
Join the newly-launched rewards program to get your choice of a free Western Bacon Cheeseburger, Famous Star, or Hand-Breaded Chicken Sandwich.
When: Ongoing

Jimmy John's
The deal: The sandwich shop's Freaky Fast Rewards program will set you up with a free eight-inch sandwich after your first order through the app.
When: Ongoing

Domino's Pizza
The deal: The Mix & Match Deal will get you and two or more items on its Mix & Match menu for $5.99. That includes some sticks and medium pizzas options.
When: Ongoing

Domino's Pizza
The deal: Any combo with three-topping pizzas and Dips & Twists will run you $8.
When: Ongoing

Friendly's
The deal:
Join the Friendly's Sweet Rewards Club, and you'll get a free medium sundae.
When: Ongoing

Popeyes
The deal: You can get your craving for that chicken sandwich fulfilled. Popeyes is offering free contactless delivery through its app with a minimum $20 order.
When: Ongoing

Rusty Bucket Restaurant & Tavern
The deal: Kids can grab a book tracker to participate in the restaurant's Bucketeer Bookworms program. After every five books they read, they'll get a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Ongoing

Halo Burger
The deal:
Nab a free QP Burger after your first loyalty visit to the burger chain.
When: Ongoing

Miguel's Jr.
The deal:
Order through Uber Eats for free delivery. New DoorDash customers can get free delivery with a $15 minimum order. Additionally, if you order through Grubhub, you can get $5 off orders placed from 11 am to 7 pm.
When: Ongoing

B.GOOD
The deal:
The restaurant has expanded its usual kid meal deal. Kids can eat free every day of the week with the purchase of one adult entrée. In fact, you can get two free kid meals for every adult meal purchase.
When: Ongoing

Penn Station East Coast Subs
The deal:
Order a sub online, and you can get a free small sub with the code "PSBOGO."
When: Ongoing

Rubio's Coastal Grill
The deal:
Place an order directly through the Rubio's app or Rubios.com to get free delivery on any order of at least $20.
When: Ongoing

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
The deal:
The restaurant now offers Family Bundles to-go. Entrée options include House-Smoke Baby Back Ribs, Chicken Tenders, and Grilled Salmon. For $24.99, the Bundle also comes with two family-sized sides and a half-dozen Honey Butter Croissants.
When: Ongoing

Jamba
The deal:
Toss in one of Jamba's Functional Boosts for free with every smoothie order made through the app.
When: Ongoing

Olive Garden
The deal:
The pasta chain is now offering alcohol delivery with $15 bottles of wine and $10 six-packs. You have to order food to get alcohol, and the deal is only available where local laws permit.
When: Ongoing

Taco Cabana
The deal:
If you work in a restaurant, hotel, food service industry, grocery store, big-box store, or drugstore, you can get 50% off your order when you purchase while wearing a uniform or show an ID.
When: Ongoing

Grimaldi's Pizzeria
The deal: Grab a free appetizer or salad when you join Grimaldi's Pizzeria Rewards.
When: Ongoing

Blackjack Pizza
The deal:
Grab a large, one-topping pizza for $10.99 with the code "LIT."
When: Ongoing

Taco Cabana
The deal:
There are a few deals you can snag at Taco Cabana right now. Get two Nutella empanadas for $2.99 (or a dozen for $14.99), $2 margaritas, or a gallon of margaritas to go for $34.99.
When: Ongoing

Quiznos
The deal:
Get four meals for $29.99. The family meal comes with four 8-inch subs, four bags of chips, and four cookies. Use thevery memorable code "8026."
When: Ongoing

Hooters
The deal:
Make a $30 purchase, and you'll get $10 off with the code "GET10." Place an order for $50, and you'll wind up with $15 off when you use the code "GET15." However, if you think you've spotted a trend, you'll be disappointed to find out there's no "GET20."
When: Ongoing

GoPuff
The deal: 
New users to the convenience store delivery service will get $10 off their first two orders with the code "GET20." Though, you're going to have to hit the $20 order minimum both times.
When: Through December 31

Jet's Pizza
The deal: Take 20% off any order when you use the shop's text-to-order feature.
When: Ongoing

Más Veggies Vegan Taqueria
The deal:
The ghost kitchen offers free chips and salsa on any order of at least$10 when you order for pick-up. Though, that's not valid when ordering through third-party delivery services.
When: Ongoing

Marco's Pizza
The deal: Take 25% off your first order after you download the Marco's Pizza app.
When: Ongoing

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers
The deal:
Download the new mobile app to get a free Original Double Steakburger or Regular Concrete if it's your first time downloading the app.
When: Ongoing

Peet's
The deal:
Buy a one-pound bag of coffee beans and you'll get a free small drip coffee.
When: Ongoing

White Castle
The deal: Starting January 1, members of White Castle's reward program Craver Nation can get the following deals:

  • Buy one, get one free Sloppy Joe, Smokey Joe, or Spicy Joe Slider (Excluding Orlando)
  • $1 off any size Mac and Cheese Nibblers
  • 2 Breakfast Sliders for $2
  • $2 5-piece Cheese Sticks
  • Free Sack of Fries with Purchase of a Crave Clutch

When: Begins January 1, while supplies last.

Smashburger
The deal: Get $5 off delivery orders.
When: Until January 1

Popeyes
The deal: You get BOGO chicken sandwich combos, just by placing orders through the Popeyes app or the Popeyes website.
When: Until January 1

Taco Bell
The deal: Get a $2 Grilled Chicken Burrito when you order in stores, online, or in the mobile app, and then you can get a free Grilled Chicken Burrito on your next visit.
When: Through January 4

Taco Bell
The deal: Get a free Mexican Pizza with any in-app order of $15 or more. Limited to one per customer.
When: Through February 1

Taco Bell
The deal: Get a free Crunchwrap Supreme on orders of $20 or more when ordering through Grubhub.
When: Through January 1

Burger King
The deal: Royal Perks members can get free any-size fries with any digital purchase—in app or online—once a week. The deal refreshes every Sunday.
When: Through June 30

Hardee’s
The deal: You can get two Breakfast Biscuits for $5 and mix and match between four different biscuits.
When: Through February 7

Arby's
The deal: When you sign up for Arby’s Rewards, get a free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich with purchase.
When: Ongoing

Thursday, December 29

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for takeout at select locations.
When: Every Thursday

Wingstop
The deal:
You can add Thigh Bites to any order for just $4.49.
When: Every Thursday

Friday, December 30

Wendy's
The deal: Order $15 worth of Wendy's through DoorDash, if you're a DashPass member, and you'll get a free Frosty with that order.
When: Every Friday through December 30

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, there's a new set of happy hour deals available weekly. The happy hour includes $2 fountain drinks, Mexican beers, chips and salsa, Uno Taco, or Churros. For $5 you can get Loaded Guac, a burrito (no specialty burritos), a bowl (no specialty bowls), or a quesadilla.
When: Every week, Friday-Sunday, 2-5 pm

Red Lobster
The deal:
The Fish Fry Friday deal gets you hand-battered, wild-caught cod with fries and coleslaw for $11.99. This one is available for pickup and delivery.
When: Every Friday

Pluckers Wing Bar
The deal:
Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday.
When: Every Friday

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Saturday, December 31 — New Year's Eve

Shake Shack
The deal: Get free delivery on your orders when you place your order through the Shake Shack app by using the promo code GETSHACK.
When: Now until December 31

Wendy's
The deal: You can grab a free small chili with any in-app purchase, buy a Spicy or Classic Chicken Sandwich and get one for $1, and get $4 off of any in-app delivery order of $20 or more until December 31.
When: December 1-31

Wendy's
The deal: On New Year's Eve you can get a free Breakfast Baconator with any mobile order.
When: December 31

Baskin-Robbins
The deal: Get 31% off scoops of Baskin-Robbins ice cream on December 31.
When: December 31

Sonic
The deal: Get two of the following items for $5: the Grilled Cheese Burger, small order of Jumbo Popcorn Chicken (with dipping sauce), and the regular Fritos Chili Cheese Wrap. You can get any two, either doubling up on one option or mix and matching them.
When: Through December 31

Sunday, January 1 — New Year's Day

White Castle
The deal: Starting January 1, members of White Castle's reward program Craver Nation can get the following deals:

  • Buy one, get one free Sloppy Joe, Smokey Joe, or Spicy Joe Slider (Excluding Orlando)
  • $1 off any size Mac and Cheese Nibblers
  • 2 Breakfast Sliders for $2
  • $2 5-piece Cheese Sticks
  • Free Sack of Fries with Purchase of a Crave Clutch

When: Begins January 1, while supplies last.

Taco Bell
The deal: Get $3 off your breakfast order of $15 or more when ordering through any third-party app.
When: January 1 through February 1

7-Eleven
The deal: 7Rewards members get a whole cheese or pepperoni pizza for $6 if they order directly through 7Now, the 7-Eleven delivery app. This deal is limited to one pizza per order.
When: January 1

Krystal
The deal: Get 10 sliders for $9.99.
When: Through January 16

Moe’s Southwest Grill
The deal: 
Every Sunday, at participating locations, kids under 12 get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of at least $6.
When: Every Sunday

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal
: Kids can get free Texas-style barbecue on Sundays with all delivery and carryout orders when you use the code "KEFOLO." Though you have to order at least one entrée and hit the $10 minimum. If your kids like Texas-style barbecue, Sunday is a big day.
When: Every Sunday

Kona Grill
The deal:
Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult entrée.
When: Every Sunday from 2 pm to close

Modern Market Eatery
The deal:
Kids eat free in-restaurant with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Sundays and Mondays after 5 pm

Monday, January 2

Chuck E. Cheese
The deal: Its Warm Winter cookie is back on the menu for $8. It comes drizzled with chocolate syrup and sprinkled with crushed peppermint. It's a dash of maple syrup away from being fit for Buddy the Elf. You can upgrade it to a Giant Warm Cookie for $1 more.
When: Through January 8

Boston Market
The deal: The rotisserie chain is offering free kid meals. No purchase is required at all. Kids 12 and under can just grab a free one.
When: For just a little while

Steak 'n Shake
The deal: Every weekday, S'nS emphasizes the latter half of its name with a happy hour where you can snag half-price drinks and shakes.
When: Monday through Friday, 2-5 pm

Pie Five Pizza
The deal: Pie Five Circle of Crust loyalty program members can grab a personal pizza for $5.99. Use the code "MAGIC MONDAY" in the app or mention it at checkout in-store.
When: Every Monday

I Heart Mac & Cheese
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
When: Every Monday

Red Lobster
The deal: On weekdays, you can get a lunch for under $10 with Red Lobster's new 10 Under $10 menu.
When: Monday through Friday until 3 pm

Tuesday, January 3

Red Lobster
The deal:
The chain's new Two for Tuesday deal lets you get two Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon meals for $49.99. Each meal comes with your choice of two sides. This deal is available for pickup and delivery.
When: Every Tuesday

Bertucci's
The deal:
You can grab a free Brick Oven Pizza with the purchase of another one.
When: Every Tuesday

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead.
When: Every Tuesday

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar
The deal:
The restaurant that reminds you of Big Bird's imaginary friend is offering $5 cheeseburgers every Tuesday.
When: Every Tuesday

Papa Murphy's
The deal:
Every Tuesday, you can grab a large pizza for $10. Though, you'll only find that deal at select locations. Give a call ahead.
When: Every Tuesday

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
Get a free small queso with the purchase of any entrée.
When: Every Tuesday

Wednesday, January 4

Bakers Square
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entrée and beverage. You can eat it or slam it in the face of the next person who says "happy hump day." Your choice.
When: Every Wednesday

O’Charleys
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie on Wednesdays. Though, you have to buy a meal. This isn't a Little Free Library full of pies.
When: Every Wednesday

Carvel
The deal:
Grab an ice cream sundae and it’ll throw in another one for free because hump day calls for double the sundaes.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

Thursday, January 5

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for takeout at select locations.
When: Every Thursday

Wingstop
The deal:
You can add Thigh Bites to any order for just $4.49.
When: Every Thursday

Friday, January 6

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, there's a new set of happy hour deals available weekly. The happy hour includes $2 fountain drinks, Mexican beers, chips and salsa, Uno Taco, or Churros. For $5 you can get Loaded Guac, a burrito (no specialty burritos), a bowl (no specialty bowls), or a quesadilla.
When: Every week, Friday-Sunday, 2-5 pm 

Red Lobster
The deal:
The Fish Fry Friday deal gets you hand-battered, wild-caught cod with fries and coleslaw for $11.99. This one is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Friday

Pluckers Wing Bar
The deal:
Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday. 
When: Every Friday
 

Sunday, January 8

Moe’s Southwest Grill
The deal:
 Every Sunday, at participating locations, kids under 12 get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of at least $6.
When: Every Sunday

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal
: Kids can get free Texas-style barbecue on Sundays with all delivery and carryout orders when you use the code "KEFOLO." Though you have to order at least one entrée and hit the $10 minimum. If your kids like Texas-style barbecue, Sunday is a big day. 
When: Every Sunday

Kona Grill
The deal:
Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult entrée. 
When: Every Sunday from 2 pm to close.

Modern Market Eatery
The deal:
Kids eat free in-restaurant with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Sundays and Mondays after 5 pm

Monday, January 9

Steak 'n Shake
The deal:
 Every weekday, S'nS emphasizes the latter half of its name with a happy hour where you can snag half-price drinks and shakes. 
When: Monday through Friday, 2-5 pm

Pie Five Pizza
The deal:
Pie Five Circle of Crust loyalty program members can grab a personal pizza for $5.99. Use the code "MAGIC MONDAY" in the app or mention it at checkout in-store. 
When: Every Monday

I Heart Mac & Cheese
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Every Monday

Red Lobster
The deal:
On weekdays, you can get a lunch for under $10 with Red Lobster's new 10 Under $10 menu. 
When: Monday through Friday until 3 pm

Tuesday, January 10

Red Lobster
The deal:
The chain's new Two for Tuesday deal lets you get two Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon meals for $49.99. Each meal comes with your choice of two sides. This deal is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Tuesday

Bertucci's
The deal:
You can grab a free Brick Oven Pizza with the purchase of another one. 
When: Every Tuesday

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead. 
When: Every Tuesday

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar
The deal:
The restaurant that reminds you of Big Bird's imaginary friend is offering $5 cheeseburgers every Tuesday.
When: Every Tuesday

Papa Murphy's
The deal:
Every Tuesday, you can grab a large pizza for $10. Though, you'll only find that deal at select locations. Give a call ahead.
When: Every Tuesday

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
Get a free small queso with the purchase of any entrée.
When: Every Tuesday

Wednesday, January 11

Bakers Square
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entrée and beverage. You can eat it or slam it in the face of the next person who says "happy hump day." Your choice. 
When: Every Wednesday

O’Charleys
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie on Wednesdays. Though, you have to buy a meal. This isn't a Little Free Library full of pies. 
When: Every Wednesday

Carvel
The deal:
Grab an ice cream sundae and it’ll throw in another one for free because hump day calls for double the sundaes.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

Thursday, January 12

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for takeout at select locations. 
When: Every Thursday

Wingstop
The deal:
You can add Thigh Bites to any order for just $4.49. 
When: Every Thursday

Friday, January 13

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, there's a new set of happy hour deals available weekly. The happy hour includes $2 fountain drinks, Mexican beers, chips and salsa, Uno Taco, or Churros. For $5 you can get Loaded Guac, a burrito (no specialty burritos), a bowl (no specialty bowls), or a quesadilla.
When: Every week, Friday-Sunday, 2-5 pm 

Red Lobster
The deal:
The Fish Fry Friday deal gets you hand-battered, wild-caught cod with fries and coleslaw for $11.99. This one is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Friday

Pluckers Wing Bar
The deal:
Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday. 
When: Every Friday

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Sunday, January 15

Moe’s Southwest Grill
The deal:
 Every Sunday, at participating locations, kids under 12 get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of at least $6.
When: Every Sunday

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal
: Kids can get free Texas-style barbecue on Sundays with all delivery and carryout orders when you use the code "KEFOLO." Though you have to order at least one entrée and hit the $10 minimum. If your kids like Texas-style barbecue, Sunday is a big day. 
When: Every Sunday

Kona Grill
The deal:
Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult entrée. 
When: Every Sunday from 2 pm to close

Modern Market Eatery
The deal:
Kids eat free in-restaurant with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Sundays and Mondays after 5 pm

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Monday, January 16

Steak 'n Shake
The deal:
 Every weekday, S'nS emphasizes the latter half of its name with a happy hour where you can snag half-price drinks and shakes. 
When: Monday through Friday, 2-5 pm

Pie Five Pizza
The deal:
Pie Five Circle of Crust loyalty program members can grab a personal pizza for $5.99. Use the code "MAGIC MONDAY" in the app or mention it at checkout in-store. 
When: Every Monday

I Heart Mac & Cheese
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Every Monday

Red Lobster
The deal:
On weekdays, you can get a lunch for under $10 with Red Lobster's new 10 Under $10 menu. 
When: Monday through Friday until 3 pm

Tuesday, January 17

Red Lobster
The deal:
The chain's new Two for Tuesday deal lets you get two Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon meals for $49.99. Each meal comes with your choice of two sides. This deal is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Tuesday

Bertucci's
The deal:
You can grab a free Brick Oven Pizza with the purchase of another one. 
When: Every Tuesday

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead. 
When: Every Tuesday

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar
The deal:
The restaurant that reminds you of Big Bird's imaginary friend is offering $5 cheeseburgers every Tuesday.
When: Every Tuesday

Papa Murphy's
The deal:
Every Tuesday, you can grab a large pizza for $10. Though, you'll only find that deal at select locations. Give a call ahead.
When: Every Tuesday

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
Get a free small queso with the purchase of any entrée.
When: Every Tuesday

Wednesday, January 18

Bakers Square
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entrée and beverage. You can eat it or slam it in the face of the next person who says "happy hump day." Your choice. 
When: Every Wednesday

O’Charleys
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie on Wednesdays. Though, you have to buy a meal. This isn't a Little Free Library full of pies. 
When: Every Wednesday

Carvel
The deal:
Grab an ice cream sundae and it’ll throw in another one for free because hump day calls for double the sundaes.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

Thursday, January 19

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
You can get BOGO boneless wings on any size B-Dubs order every Thursday. The deal is available for takeout at select locations. 
When: Every Thursday

Wingstop
The deal:
You can add Thigh Bites to any order for just $4.49. 
When: Every Thursday

Friday, January 20

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
To celebrate its 25th anniversary, there's a new set of happy hour deals available weekly. The happy hour includes $2 fountain drinks, Mexican beers, chips and salsa, Uno Taco, or Churros. For $5 you can get Loaded Guac, a burrito (no specialty burritos), a bowl (no specialty bowls), or a quesadilla.
When: Every week, Friday-Sunday, 2-5 pm 

Red Lobster
The deal:
The Fish Fry Friday deal gets you hand-battered, wild-caught cod with fries and coleslaw for $11.99. This one is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Friday

Pluckers Wing Bar
The deal:
Teachers can grab a free appetizer every Friday. 
When: Every Friday
 

Sunday, January 21

Moe’s Southwest Grill
The deal:
 Every Sunday, at participating locations, kids under 12 get a free meal with the purchase of an adult entrée of at least $6.
When: Every Sunday

Dickey's Barbecue Pit
The deal
: Kids can get free Texas-style barbecue on Sundays with all delivery and carryout orders when you use the code "KEFOLO." Though you have to order at least one entrée and hit the $10 minimum. If your kids like Texas-style barbecue, Sunday is a big day. 
When: Every Sunday

Kona Grill
The deal:
Kids eat free with the purchase of any adult entrée. 
When: Every Sunday from 2 pm to close

Modern Market Eatery
The deal:
Kids eat free in-restaurant with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Sundays and Mondays after 5 pm

Monday, January 22

Steak 'n Shake
The deal:
 Every weekday, S'nS emphasizes the latter half of its name with a happy hour where you can snag half-price drinks and shakes. 
When: Monday through Friday, 2-5 pm

Pie Five Pizza
The deal:
Pie Five Circle of Crust loyalty program members can grab a personal pizza for $5.99. Use the code "MAGIC MONDAY" in the app or mention it at checkout in-store. 
When: Every Monday

I Heart Mac & Cheese
The deal: Kids eat free on Mondays with the purchase of an adult entrée. 
When: Every Monday

Red Lobster
The deal:
On weekdays, you can get a lunch for under $10 with Red Lobster's new 10 Under $10 menu. 
When: Monday through Friday until 3 pm

Tuesday, January 23

Red Lobster
The deal:
The chain's new Two for Tuesday deal lets you get two Lobster, Shrimp and Salmon meals for $49.99. Each meal comes with your choice of two sides. This deal is available for pickup and delivery. 
When: Every Tuesday

Bertucci's
The deal:
You can grab a free Brick Oven Pizza with the purchase of another one. 
When: Every Tuesday

Buffalo Wild Wings
The deal:
Every Tuesday, it's BOGO traditional wings for the creatively-named Wings Tuesday, which B-Dubs recently resurrected from the dead. 
When: Every Tuesday

Snuffer's Restaurant & Bar
The deal:
The restaurant that reminds you of Big Bird's imaginary friend is offering $5 cheeseburgers every Tuesday.
When: Every Tuesday

Papa Murphy's
The deal:
Every Tuesday, you can grab a large pizza for $10. Though, you'll only find that deal at select locations. Give a call ahead.
When: Every Tuesday

Tijuana Flats
The deal:
Get a free small queso with the purchase of any entrée.
When: Every Tuesday

Wednesday, January 24

Bakers Square
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie with the purchase of any entrée and beverage. You can eat it or slam it in the face of the next person who says "happy hump day." Your choice. 
When: Every Wednesday

O’Charleys
The deal:
Get a free slice of pie on Wednesdays. Though, you have to buy a meal. This isn't a Little Free Library full of pies. 
When: Every Wednesday

Carvel
The deal:
Grab an ice cream sundae and it’ll throw in another one for free because hump day calls for double the sundaes.
When: Ongoing, every Wednesday

Reward Program Freebies

Baskin-Robbins
The deal: When you download the Baskin-Robbins app for the first time, you get a free regular-sized scoop as an in-app offer.
When: Ongoing

Bruegger's Bagels
The deal: You get how this goes now. Sign up for their Inner Circle club, and new members get a coupon for a free bagel with cream cheese.
When: Ongoing

Einstein Bros. Bagels
The deal: Find a similar deal here. Sign up for the Shmear Society and grab a free bagel.
When: Ongoing

Baja Fresh
The deal: 
Join the restaurant's Club Baja membership program, and you'll get an offer for a totally free taco, valid for one chicken, carnitas Baja, or Americano taco.
When: Ongoing

Quiznos
The deal: Sign up for the Toasty Points loyalty app and get rewarded with a free 4-inch sub with any purchase.
When: Ongoing

Del Taco
The deal:
 Sign up for Del Taco's Raving Fan eClub and get two free grilled chicken tacos or Del Tacos for signing up. If you download the Del App, you can also land another pair of free Del Tacos. 
When: Ongoing

Wingstop
The deal: Get a free order of fries when you sign up for "The Club."
When: Ongoing

Bojangles 
The deal: Sign up for the E-Club, and you'll get a coupon for a half-gallon of Legendary Iced Tea with any purchase. You'll also get a coupon for a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with any purchase on your birthday. 
When: Ongoing

MOOYAH
The deal: A free order of personal fries are headed your way if you sign up for MOOYAH Rewards.
When: Ongoing

Cold Stone Creamery
The deal: If you're new to My Cold Stone Club Rewards you'll get a buy-one-get-one-free coupon on Creations. 
When: Ongoing

Mimi's Cafe
The deal:
 Sign up for the e-club and get a free two-pack of croissants or muffins because breakfast is the most important meal of the day.
When: Ongoing

El Pollo Loco
The deal: If you sign up for Loco Rewards you'll bag a free pollo bowl.
When: Ongoing

Red Cow
The deal:
Join the Minneapolis-based chain's e-club and you'll get a coupon in your inbox for $10 off your bill next time you dine-in. 
When: Ongoing

Rubio's Coastal Grill
The deal: Sign up for the Beach Club and you're getting a free taco to say cheers to your new friendship. 
When: Ongoing

Wetzel's Pretzels
The deal: Download the Wetzel's Pretzels app, and you'll be gifted a free pretzel item from the pretzel shop. You'll also get a freebie on your birthday. Happy early birthday!
When: Ongoing

BJ's Brewhouse & Restaurant
The deal: 
Join the Premier Rewards Plus program, and the chain will hook you up with a free Pizookie. (That's a deep-dish-inspired cookie if it wasn't immediately clear from the weird portmanteau.) Bonus: You'll get another free Pizookie on your birthday. 
When: Ongoing

Black Angus Steakhouse
The deal: 
Join the restaurant's Prime Club, and you'll automatically get a free dessert. (You also get a free steak dinner on your first birthday after joining the club.)
When: Ongoing

Maggie Moo's and Marble Slab Creamery
The deal:
 Sign up for the rewards program -- the wonderfully named Slab Happy Rewards -- and a free ice cream is headed straight for your mouth.
When: Ongoing

Corner Bakery
The deal: 
Get a free sweet when you sign up for Corner Bakery's e-club, which is basically just the email newsletter. 
When: Ongoing

Papa Murphy's
The deal: Sign up for the take-and-bake chain's email offers, and you'll get a code for 25% off your next online order of $20 or more. 
When: Ongoing

Bonefish Grill
The deal: Become a Bonefish Grill Insider--that's its rewards program--and you'll get 50% off your meal on every fourth visit. 
When: Ongoing

Zaxby's
The deal:
Grab a free Big Zax Snak Meal for updating or downloading the new Zax Rewardz app. 
When: Ongoing

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Want more free food?

Here's our running list of the best reward programs, birthday freebies, gift card offers, deals on food for kids, food delivery, and alcohol delivery deals you'll find. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.

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Dustin Nelson is a Senior Writer on the news team at Thrillist. He is always hungry. Follow him @dlukenelson.