I love those days where I don’t have to cook, everyone can eat what they want, and my kitchen is clean…it’s restaurant night! No matter the day of the week, local restaurants that offer kids eat free promotions are a total lifesaver. Check out our 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!
While many restaurants require adult entrees be purchased to receive free kids’ meals, 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, it is always a good idea to call ahead or check their social media before heading in to make sure the promotion is still going on.
This guide is sponsored by Pinstripes, where kids eat free every Wednesday and bowl for $5.
Kids Eat Free at Pinstripes on Wednesdays
Join us every Wednesday for Kids Eat FREE! Pinstripes is a best in class entertaining and dining concept. We go back to the future – a quality community environment where friends, families, colleagues can fully immerse themselves. We have extraordinarily high-quality food, bowling and bocce, and we do over 1,000 private events a year ranging from Kids Birthday parties to large Bar/Bat Mitzvahs.
All of our locations are close to 35,000 square feet where kids find a second home enjoying themselves either bowling/bocce or simply enjoying our tasty food! Our immediate locations in the Chicagoland area consist of Oak Brook, Northbrook, South Barrington, and Downtown Chicago.
ALL DAY Wednesdays, kids have the opportunity to eat for FREE along with the option to all bowl for only $5! Kids meals include a bread appetizer, entrée, drink, and dessert!
Don’t see your favorite spot on this list? Add it in the comments below so we can share it with our readers.
Restaurants are listed alphabetically by town.
Where Kids Eat Free on Mondays
Urbanbelly
1542 N. Damen Avenue, Chicago, IL 60622: (773) 904-8606
916 W. Fulton Market, Chicago, IL 60607: (312) 637-3888
Every Monday enjoy up to two free kids’ meals (chicken & rice, bao buns or noodles) for every purchased adult entree. This offer is available for
dine-in only.
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. Dine-in only.
Modern Plate
119 N York Street
Elmhurst, IL 60126
(630) 361-6304
Children will receive free kids meals with the purchase of an adult entrée. Valid on kids menu items or $9 off a regular menu item.
Fox & Turtle
400 East Orchard Street
Itasca, IL 60143
(630) 773-1801
From 4pm 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.
Bella Notte Lisle
5900 S Rte 53
Lisle, IL 60532
(331) 777-9115
Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree. Check out their monthly Autism-Friendly Family Dinner night too!
Colonial Cafe
8 W Gardner Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-7722
1625 E Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-0088
Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree on Mondays after 4pm. Not valid with any other discounts.
Brook’s Kitchen and Tap
1919 S. Meyers Road
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
(630) 613-9588
Kids 12 years and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entrée ($15.99 or more).
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.
Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm with the purchase of an adult meal at their Willowbrook location . This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays
Denny’s
Locations in 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 to 10:00pm only.
IHOP
Locations in Aurora, Bolingbrook, Schaumburg, and St Charles.
Available 4pm-10pm 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, North Riverside, 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.
Texas Roadhouse
986 Illinois Rte 59
Aurora, IL 60504
(630) 778-0960
Kids under 12 eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adults entree. Call to verify promo before heading out.
Bella Notte Lisle
5900 S Rte 53
Lisle, IL 60532
(331) 777-9115
Kids eat free on Mondays and Tuesdays with purchase of adult entree. Check out their monthly
Autism-Friendly Family Dinner night too!
Evivva!
1017 Front St
Lisle, IL 60532
(630) 241-9955
Kids 10 and younger eat free with purchase of adult entree, limit 1 kids menu item per entrée or pizza. This is also a great spot for train lovers, as Evivva has a summer patio right off the Lisle stop on BNSF.
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.
Raimondo’s Pizza & Pub
1033 Kilbery Lane
North Aurora, IL 60542
(630) 381-5654
Kids under 12 eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of an adults entree.
Khaos Brewcade and Kitchen
12337 S. Rt 59
Plainfield, IL 60585
(815) 782-6640
Come for Kids Eat Free and stay for FREE Kid’s Character Bingo from 5:30 – 7:30 PM. Kids 12 and under eat free with an purchase of an adult meal all Tuesday.
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.
Main Event
28248 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-9400
Valid all day, kids under 12 eat free all day on Tuesdays when you buy a menu item for $11.99 or more.
Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm with the purchase of an adult meal at their Willowbrook location . This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays
Pinstripes
Locations in Downtown Chicago, Northbrook, Oak Brook, and South Barrington.
Every Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal. Gaming is $5 on Wednesdays for kids, too!
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.
Sebastian’s Ale and Whiskey House
8900 Fairview Avenue
Brookfield, IL 60513
(708) 255-5933
Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Coincides with BINGO Wednesdays.
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
2736 Showplace Drive, #100
Naperville, IL 60564
(630) 864-5119
Kids 12 and under will receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal.
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 $18 or more). 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.
Red Robin
12646 South Route 59
Plainfield, IL 60544
(815) 230-3056
28260 Diehl Rd
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 836-8870
Valid for kids 11 and under. Every Wednesday is 50% OFF Kids Meal with the purchase of a full sized entree– which includes a kids entrée, side, and drink. And when you Dine-in, that includes unlimited free refills of bottomless sides and drinks!
McBrides on Caton
7162 Caton Farm Road
Plainfield, IL 60586
(815) 609-0192
Dine in only, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree on Wednesdays.
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. Wednesday at Arrowhead is also 1/2 price wine night (bottle or glass).
Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm with the purchase of an adult meal at their Willowbrook location . This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Where Kids Eat Free on Thursdays
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 Thursdays.
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.
Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9080
Kids eat free with every adult entree purchased.
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.
Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm with the purchase of an adult meal at their Willowbrook location . This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
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.
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.
Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm with the purchase of an adult meal at their Willowbrook location . This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.
Where Kids Eat Free on Saturdays
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
7 Oakbrook Center Mall
Oakbrook, IL 60523
(630) 575-8700
Children 5 and under eat free at their newly upgraded Saturday and Sunday Brunch buffet. Children 6-12 are $13.
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
Pinstripes
7 Oakbrook Center Mall
Oakbrook, IL 60523
(630) 575-8700
Children 5 and under eat free at the newly upgraded Saturday and Sunday Brunch buffet. Children 6-12 are $15. Kids also receive a free prize at brunch!
Melting Pot
1205 Butterfield Rd Ste A
Downers Grove, Illinois 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.
Real Time Sports Bar
1120 W Devon Avenue
Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
(847) 534-5000
Kids 10 and under eat free on Sundays with a paying adult.
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 3pm.
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.
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 4-7pm 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 February 5, 2025. 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