January is a time of renewal and new beginnings for many. An opportunity to become a better version of ourselves.
For others, particularly those of us who reside in colder climates, this time of year is characterised by darkness and despair. It is also a time of year when many of us have lighter wallets due to the holiday season's excess.
Therefore, there is no better time of year to take advantage of free and inexpensive food deals. Certainly, not all of this food is the healthiest, but sometimes you just have to be a little kinder to yourself, especially if it means saving money.
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
Rubio's Coastal Grill
The deal: Place an order directly through the Rubio's app or Rubios.com to get free delivery on an order of at least $20.
When: Ongoing
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
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
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
