Kids Eat Free (or cheap) in Louisville, KY
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Below you will find a list of a ton of restaurants (local and chains) where kids eat free or for very cheap! Thanks to FrugalLiving.tv for letting me borrow and edit their list.
Please call the restaurant location you plan on attending to get your free kids meal before you pack the kids in the car to go. Some of the individual restaurants may choose to opt out of the promotion or have slight differences.
Please leave a comment below if you know a restaurant where kids eat free that I don’t have listed. Please comment on your kids eat free experiences you get from the list as well! If you’re a restaurant, and there’s incorrect info on here, hold tight, send a nice email and we’ll fix it!
Monday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Mondays in Louisville, KY.
Brownings – Kids eat free at this awesome local brewery.
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
Mark’s Feed Store – Monday is free dessert night. Kind of unrelated, but kids love dessert, right?!
Moe’s Southwest Grill – On Mondays, kids eat for free at Moe’s with the purchase of an adult entree. The kids’ menu at Moe’s includes tacos, burritos and quesadillas.
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
TGI Friday’s – On Mondays and Tuesdays kids 3 and under eat for free at TGI Friday’s.
W.W. Cousins – One free kid’s meal with each adult meal purchase.
Tuesday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Tuesdays.
The Bard’s Town – Here are the details and limitations:
- Children 10 and under
- Must order from the kids’ menu
- Adult entree purchase required
- Not valid with any other offers (e.g. Groupon, Restaurant.com)
Tuesday is now Family Night at Penn Station!
Buy Any Size Sub and Get a Small Sub on Us.
No coupon necessary.
For a limited time, enjoy this special every Tuesday Night after 5 p.m.
Just say, “I’d like the Family Night Special”.
Beef ‘O’ Brady’s – From 4pm to 8pm every Tuesday, kids 10 and under eat free at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s Family Sports Bub. An adult entree purchase is required. The kids’ menu at Beef ‘O’ Brady’s includes a grilled chicken wrap, chicken fingers, chicken wings, grilled chicken salad, cheeseburger, boneless wings, chicken nuggest, hamburger, macaroni & cheese, grilled cheese and a hot dog. All kids’ meals come with fries, celery sticks or fruit cup as well ask a drink and treat.
Chick-fil-A – At participating locations, kids can eat a free kids’ meal at Chil-fil-A on Tuesdays for Family Fun Night from 5:30pm to 7:30pm. There is a limit of 1 free kid’s meal per adult combo meal purchased.
Chili’s – Kids eat free on Tuesdays. It’s all louisville locations, w/ the exception of maybe the new one opening in the airport. Kids 12 and under w/ purchase of adult entree. (Thanks Erica B!)
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
Denny’s – Kids can eat free at Denny’s every Tuesday night (and Saturdays!) from 4pm to 10pm at participating Denny’s. This deal is limited to kids 10 and under and is limited to 2 free entrees per one regularly purchased adult entree. You can find a selection of entrees on the Denny’s kids’ menu which includes hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches and a dipper sampler.
Fazoli’s – From 5pm to 8pm on Tuesdays kids eat for .99 (12 and under) from the kids’ menu. The kids’ menu at Fazoli’s includes pepperoni pizza, cheese pizza, fettuccine alfredo, meat lasagna and spaghetti with either marinara sauce, meat sauce or meatballs.
Homerun Burgers – Kid’s meals are .99 cents (instead of 3.99) with the purchase of EACH adult combo meal.
Mark’s Feed Store – Kids eat free every Tuesday (See store for details)
Our Best Restaurant – (Fern Creek – verified by Karrie – Thanks!) has a free kids entree with purchase of adult entree on Tuesdays. They also have a special room on that night where kids can do crafts, get face painting and they have also had a guy doing balloon animals before.
Perkins Restaurant and Bakery – Kids eat free at Perkins all day on Tuesdays. The Perkins kids’ menu includes breakfast items such as eggs, pancakes and french toast as well as lunch and dinner meals such as a cheeseburger, pizza, quesadilla, chicken tenders, grilled cheese sandwich and mac & cheese.
Ponderosa Steakhouse – From 4pm to close on Tuesdays, kids eat free at Ponderosa Steakhouse.
Shiraz on Shelbyville road has free meals for kids (no additional details at this time).
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
TGI Friday’s – On Mondays and Tuesdays kids 3 and under eat for free at TGI Friday’s.
Tony Roma’s – Kids 12 and under eat free at Tony Roma’s on Tuesdays.
W.W. Cousins – One free kid’s meal with each adult meal purchase.
Wednesday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Wednesdays.
Bearno’s Highlands – Kid’s Eat Free (not sure of all the details)
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
McAlister’s Deli – Not sure of the details.
Papalino’s Pizza (in the Highlands) announced that on Wednesday’s from 5pm-9pm, kids will eat free with an “adult purchase”. Kids will get a slice and a drink and free entertainment every Wednesday. (Thanks to My Loueyville for the heads-up)
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are 4 or younger. An adult entree purchase is required.
Skyline Chili – (Thanks Jake!) Get one free kids meal for every adult meal purchased.
Thursday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Thursdays.
Captain D’s – Kids eat for free at Captain D’s on Thursdays. There is a limit of 2 free kid’s meals for each adult dinner purchased. The Captain D’s kids’ meals include a choice of fish, chicken, shrimp or mac & cheese.
Chick-Fil-A – Kids eat free with adult purchase (Not sure of all the details)
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
Piccadilly – From 11am to 4pm on Thursdays (and Saturdays) kids’ meals at .99 and big kids’ meals are $1.99 at Piccadilly. The kid’s meals at Piccadilly includes an entree (chicken tenders, corn dogs, hot pockets, chicken or fish), two sides, jell-o or pudding or a cupcake and kid’s drinks.
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
Friday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Fridays.
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
Saturday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Saturdays.
Cici’s Pizza – Kids 3 and under eat free from the Cici’s Pizza buffet everyday! Specific Cici’s Pizza locations frequently have where older kids can eat for free on certain nights – check with your nearest location!
Denny’s – Kids can eat free at Denny’s every Saturday night (and Tuesdays!) from 4pm to 10pm at participating Denny’s. This deal is limited to kids 10 and under and is limited to 2 free entrees per one regularly purchased adult entree. You can find a selection of entrees on the Denny’s kids’ menu which includes hot dogs, cheeseburgers, chicken nuggets, pizza, grilled cheese sandwiches and a dipper sampler.
Hooters – Kids eat free at Hooters all day long.
Jerry’s J-Boy – Dixie Hwy has Kids Eat Free.
Piccadilly – From 11am to 4pm on Saturdays (and Thursdays) kids’ meals at .99 and big kids’ meals are $1.99 at Piccadilly. The kid’s meals at Piccadilly includes an entree (chicken tenders, corn dogs, hot pockets, chicken or fish), two sides, jell-o or pudding or a cupcake and kid’s drinks.
Salsaritas – Get a free kids’ meal with purchase of an adult entree at Salsarita’s Fresh Cantina. The kids’ meals includes tacos or quesadillas, chips, drink and a cookie.
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
Steak n’ Shake – On Saturdays (and Sundays) kids can eat free at Steak n’ Shake. You get one kids’ combo for free with a purchase of an adult entree of $8 (excluding drink or shake) or more. This is valid for dine in only. The kids’ menu at Steak n’ Shake includes burgers, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, turkey sandwiches, salads and macaroni and cheese along with a wide selection of sides.
Sunday
Below you will find the restaurants where kids eat free (or cheap!) on Sundays.
Hooters – Kids eat free at Hooters all day long on Sundays.
Jason’s Deli – Kids eat free at Jason’s Deli all day on Sundays. The kids’ menu at Jason’s Deli includes sandwiches, wraps, hot dogs, salads, baked potatoes, pasta, pizza and macaroni and cheese. (EDIT: This is apparently “BOGUS”)
La Mesa Mexican Restaurant – 12 and under kids eat almost for free at La Mesa Mexican Restaurant (KS, NE, MO) – the kid’s menu items are 1 penny.
Shoney’s – Kids eat at the buffet for free at Shoney’s every day if they are under 4. An adult entree purchase is required.
Steak n’ Shake – On Sundays (and Saturdays) kids can eat free at Steak n’ Shake. You get one kids’ combo for free with a purchase of an adult entree of $8 (excluding drink or shake) or more. This is valid for dine in only. The kids’ menu at Steak n’ Shake includes burgers, grilled cheese, chicken fingers, turkey sandwiches, salads and macaroni and cheese along with a wide selection of sides.
IGNORE:
Thank you for this valuable info. It is so convenient rather than playing a guessing game to remember who offers discounts on a particular day. I took my kids to Marks Feed Store in the Highlands. I called first t verify and my two children ate with the purchase of one adult meal. They offered a nice variety of kids meals. Thanks again for your effort on putting the list together.
Frisch’s also has 1 free kid’s soup and salad bar with the purchase of and adult soup and salad bar every day.
I want to confirm that McAlisters Deli has kids eat free Monday-Thursday 4p.m to close. Tumbleweed- kids eat free on Sundays and Texas Roadhouse- kids eat free on Mondays.
IHOP has kids eat free everyday, I think. Not sure of the details.
All three Our Best Restaurant locations in the Louisville area have been closed-re: kids eat free on Tuesdays.
IHOP on Fridays is KEF.
Moe’s Kids Eat Free night is WEDNESDAY not Monday. 1 per adult is correct.
and IHOP is kids eat free on Friday nights only.
Texas Roadhouse is 99 cents, not free on Monday nights.
Chili’s does NOT do kids eat free on Monday’s!! They only offer it on Tuesday’s, the manager was very nice & refunded my money..but FYI it is only on Tuesday’s.
Chili’s is only Tuesday
Applebees kids eat free on tuesday. get up to 2 kids meals free per adult
Hungry Pelican has kid’s eat free with each adult entree on Sunday’s.
There is one on Bardstown road near Fern Creek. We eat there nearly every sunday, they have great fish!!
called Moes and they said Wednesday is Kids Eat Free
Beef O Bradys free on Tues it is one free meal per adult Meal i hav 2 kiddos so i pretty much bought one got one Free ….Free is a good thing
KIDS EAT FREE ON TUESDAY @ Terri Ann’s located at 2605 Rockford Lane. 1 free kids meal per adult. Some of the best homecooked food in town
Some of the listings on here are wrong, like Moe’s kids night is Wednesday night
Kids do NOT eat free Monday nights at Moe’s Southwest Grill. They eat free Wednesday nights there.
Chick-Fil-A offers KEF on various days depending on the location. Found out the hard way. You should probably put this as a disclaimer on your list. Thanks!