Some days just call for dinner out! When I was little it was always a big treat to eat out, and now I recognize there were major perks for parents too: no cooking, everyone can eat what they want, and the kitchen is clean at the end of the night. No matter the day of the week, local restaurants that offer kids eat free promotions are a total lifesaver. We have updated our ever-growing list of eateries offering deals for free (or discounted) kids’ meals. I know this list has inspired me to check out a new spot or two!
Keep in mind, many restaurants require adult entrees be purchased to receive free kids’ meals. However, we promise you’ll still be pleasantly surprised when you receive the check at the end of your meal. Many restaurants change, update and even create new promotions as the year goes on, so be sure to call ahead before heading to the restaurant to make sure the promotion is still going on.
Please note that Kidlist is not responsible for changes in offerings, and the restaurant does not have to honor free kids meals because it’s listed below. Don’t see your favorite spot on this list? Add it in the comments below so we can share it with our readers.
Where Kids Eat Free on Mondays
McBride’s North
2340 South Eola Road
Aurora, IL 60503
(630) 692-9606
Dine in only, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Mondays.
Buffalo Wings and Rings
1520 Carlemont Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-9464
Kids 10 and under receive one free kids meal per adult entrée (valued at $10 or more) on Mondays and Fridays. Dine-in only.
Outback Steakhouse
Bloomingdale, Crystal Lake, Des Plaines, Downers Grove, Gurnee, Naperville, and Schaumburg locations participate.
Free kids meal with purchase of adult entree. Mention “Free Joey Meal” or use code JOEYFREE online.
Farm Bar
Lakeview: 1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Ravenswood: 1970 West Montrose, Chicago, IL 60613
Available Monday through Thursday from 4–6pm at both the Ravenswood and Lakeview locations, parents can enjoy half-off wine, beer, and cocktails, while children 12 and under dine free with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Fox & Turtle
400 East Orchard Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1801
From 4:00pm to close, each adult entrée purchase will include up to 2 free kids menu items. Dine-in only.
Mattone Restaurant
9 East 31st Street
La Grange Park, IL
(708) 352-7588
Kids eat for $1 with the purchase of an adult entree on Mondays.
Ramsay’s Kitchen
39 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
For every adult entree ordered, a kids meal is free. This promotion is offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 10 and younger.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Warren’s Ale House
51 Town Square
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 462-5126
One free kid’s meal per adult meal. Available for dine-in and carryout orders.
Caliendo’s Restaurant & Bar
0S050 Winfield Road
Winfield, IL 60190
(630) 690-1555
Every Monday kids (12 and under) eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Kidlist Tip: For those train lovers looking to take a ride to dinner, Caliendo’s is located directly off the Union Pacific West Train Line at the Winfield stop.
Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays
IHOP
Locations in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Schaumburg, and St Charles.
Available 4pm-7pm at participating IHOP restaurants. Children 12 and under can eat a free with a full priced adult meal on Tuesdays.
Contact your IHOP for specific location’s current promotions, some IHOPs do kids eat free every day.
Miller’s Ale House
Locations in Aurora, Lombard, Norridge, Orland Park, and Schaumburg.
One free kids meal with a regular-priced menu item ($10 or more) for children 12 and under on Tuesdays. Limit 2 per table. Dine-in only.
Denny’s
Locations in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Carol Stream, Franklin Park, Joliet, North Aurora, Oakbrook Terrace, Schiller Park, and Willowbrook. Other locations may offer this deal, but call to confirm as the promotion varies.
Kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée of $6 or more (limit to 2 free kids meals per entree) from 4:00pm -10:00pm.
Farm Bar
Lakeview: 1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Ravenswood: 1970 West Montrose, Chicago, IL 60613
Available Monday through Thursday from 4–6pm at both the Ravenswood and Lakeview locations, parents can enjoy half-off wine, beer, and cocktails, while children 12 and under dine free with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
Ramsay’s Kitchen
39 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
For every adult entree ordered, a kids meal is free. This promotion is offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 10 and younger.
Khaos Brewcade and Kitchen
12337 S. Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 782-6640
Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult meal all day on Tuesdays during the school year.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-5800
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays
IKEA Restaurant
Locations in Bolingbrook and Schaumburg
On Wednesdays, get two free kids’ entrees with one adult entree with a free IKEA Family membership. This deal sometimes moves around, so check the IKEA Family page to double-check current offers.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Farm Bar
Lakeview: 1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Ravenswood: 1970 West Montrose, Chicago, IL 60613
Available Monday through Thursday from 4–6pm at both the Ravenswood and Lakeview locations, parents can enjoy half-off wine, beer, and cocktails, while children 12 and under dine free with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée.
Ramsay’s Kitchen
39 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
For every adult entree ordered, a kids meal is free. This promotion is offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 10 and younger.
Fontina’s Italian Kitchen
1767 W Ogden Ave
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 717-7821
Kids eat free on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult meal.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
Smashburger
Locations in Oak Brook, Naperville, and Schaumburg
Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal (entrée, side, & drink). Kids 12 & under, in store.
Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles II
543 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3300
Kids 10 and under eat free with each adult meal (of $20 or more) on Wednesdays. Dine in only.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Where Kids Eat Free on Thursdays
Sebastian’s Ale and Whiskey House
Locations in Brookfield and Lombard
Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.
Rookies Sports Bar and Grill
Locations in Crystal Lake, Elgin, Geneva, Hoffman Estates, Huntley, Roselle and St. Charles
Kids eat free on Thursdays with the purchase of an adult entrée. Dine-in only.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9080
Kids eat free with every adult entree purchased.
Farm Bar
Lakeview: 1300 W Wellington Ave, Chicago, IL 60657
Ravenswood: 1970 West Montrose, Chicago, IL 60613
Available Monday through Thursday from 4–6pm at both the Ravenswood and Lakeview locations, parents can enjoy half-off wine, beer, and cocktails, while children 12 and under dine free with the purchase of a regular-priced adult entrée.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
Ramsay’s Kitchen
39 W. Jefferson Avenue
Naperville, IL 60540
For every adult entree ordered, a kids meal is free. This promotion is offered Monday through Thursday for children ages 10 and younger.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Where Kids Eat Free on Fridays
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
Buffalo Wings and Rings
1520 Carlemont Drive
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
(815) 788-9464
Kids 10 and under receive one free kids meal per adult entrée (valued at $10 or more) on Mondays and Fridays. Dine-in only.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Where Kids Eat Free on Saturdays
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
Where Kids Eat Free on Sundays
MOD Pizza
Locations in: Bolingbrook, Bloomingdale, Downers Grove, Naperville, and Schaumburg
Get a free kids meal with a purchase of a MOD-size pizza or salad.
Melting Pot
1205 Butterfield Road Suite A
Downers Grove, IL 60515
(630) 737-0810
255 W Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 843-8970
Children are free with the purchase of an adult entree. Not valid on holidays
Bennigan’s
495 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 488-9900
Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult item valued at $12 or more. Limit of 3 kids meals.
Danny’s Pizza
231 Douglas Avenue
Elgin, IL 60120
(847) 742-5400
Kids 12 and under eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult meal.
The James
317 S 3rd Street
Geneva, IL 60134
(630) 262-1317
Kids eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Barone’s Pizza
475 Pennsylvania Avenue
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 858-0555
Kids eat almost free on Sundays, with $2.50 kids meals for kids 12 and under on Sunday in the dining room, which opens at 3:00pm.
Ellyn’s Tap and Grill
940 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-0940
One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.
Fogo de Chão
Locations in Naperville, Oak Brook, and Rosemont
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.
Pinstripes
Locations in Downtown Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook, and South Barrington.
Every Sunday, kids 12 and under eat free after 3:00pm with the purchase of an adult meal.
Kindred Gastropub
6460 College Road Suite B
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 857-9505
One free kids meal per purchase of adult entree. Not valid on holidays.
Brooks Kitchen & Tap
1919 S. Meyers Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 613-9588
One free kids meal per purchase of adult entree
McWethy’s Tavern
1700 W. Renwick Road
Romeoville, IL 60446
(815) 254-7001
Kids 10 and under eat free every day with the purchase of an adult entrée. Not valid on special events or holidays.
Land & Lake
6600 Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-3730
Kids 12 and under eat free from 4:00pm – 7:00pm with the purchase of an adult meal.
Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children 2 and under eat free with full priced adult meal. Ages 3-5 eat for $5, and children 6-12 years old are half price. This deal is offered daily.
These deals are current as of September 25, 2026. As always, offers are subject to change.
If you know of any additional Kids Eat Free promotions, comment below — and be sure to check out all our restaurants for kids articles, too!
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Wonderful list!
I thin kids eat free at Harry Carays in Lombard on Sundays
Thanks Kate!
I’m visiting my son’s family in Aurora of 5 next week for 10 days…no cooking necessary thanks to you!! I’m putting all this on an excel spreadsheet. Going to hit the libraries for their events, too.
Barone’s in Glen Ellyn kid’s eat free on Sundays
I think kids eat free in Chilis on Tuesdays.
McMaes Tavern and Grill kids eat free on Thursdays!
Slim Chickens in Bolingbrook on Sundays
Red Arrow Tap Room in Naperville on Sundays