Kids Eat Free Every Day of the Week in the Chicagoland Suburbs

I love those specials days where my kitchen is clean, I don’t have to cook, and its restaurant night! There is nothing better than sitting down with your family at your favorite places to eat and just hanging out together! On those days, local restaurants that offer kids eat free promotions are a lifesaver! Check out our 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, so it is always a good idea to call ahead before heading over 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 Northbrook, South Barrington, Oak Brook, 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.

Where Kids Eat Free 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. Dine-in only.

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont, Oak Brook, and Naperville
Every day children 6 and under can eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price.

Colonial Cafe
1625 E Main Street
St. Charles, IL 60174
(630) 584-0088

8 W Gardner Road
Naperville, IL 60540
(630) 420-7722

Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree on Mondays after 4pm. Not valid with any other discounts.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 are invited to eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm at their Willowbrook location with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

Where Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays

Denny’s
Locations in North Aurora, Bolingbrook, Joliet, Carol Stream, Willowbrook, Franklin Park, Schiller Park, and Oakbrook Terrace. Other locations may offer this deal, but call to confirm as the promotion varies.
Two kids 10 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entrée of $6 or more; from 4:00pm to 10:00pm only.

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half price every day.

Miller’s Ale House
Locations in Lombard, Schaumburg, Norridge, North Riverside, Orland Park, and Aurora
One free kids meal with a regular-priced menu item of $10 or more for children 12 and under on Tuesdays. Limit 2 per table. Dine-in only.

Jason’s Deli
1739 Freedom Drive, Suite 133
Naperville, IL 60563
(630) 955-1179
With each paid adult entree, a kids meal is free. This offering was verified via phone on September 29, 2024, call ahead to confirm availability.

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.

Main Event
28248 Diehl Road
Warrenville, IL 60555
(630) 393-9400
Valid all day, kids under 12 eat free on Tuesdays only 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 are invited to eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm at their Willowbrook location with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

Where Kids Eat Free on Wednesdays

Pinstripes
Locations in Northbrook, South Barrington, Oak Brook, and Downtown Chicago
Every Wednesday, kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal. Gaming is $5 on Wednesdays for kids, too!

Arrowhead Golf Club
26W151 Butterfield Road
Wheaton, IL 60189
(630) 653-5800
Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree.

Chicago’s Home of Chicken and Waffles II
543 Madison Street
Oak Park, IL 60302
(708) 524-3300
Get a free kids meal with each adult meal purchase. Kids 10 and under, dine in only.

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.

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half price every day.

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.

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.

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 through December 31, 2024.

Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under are invited to eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm at their Willowbrook location with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

Where Kids Eat Free on Thursdays

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half price every day.

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.

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.

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.

Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under are invited to eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm at their Willowbrook location with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

Shannon’s Irish Pub
428 N Main Street
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 790-9080
Kids eat free with every adult entree purchased.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is daily not including holidays.

Where Kids Eat Free on Fridays

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half price every day.

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.

Chicago Waffles
10S642 Kingery Highway
Willowbrook, IL 60527
(630) 568-3199
Monday through Friday, kids ages 12 and under are invited to eat free from 12 pm – 2 pm at their Willowbrook location with the purchase of an adult meal. This offer cannot be combined with other promotions.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

Where Kids Eat Free on Saturdays

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half price every day.

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.

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.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

Where Kids Eat Free on Sundays

Ellyn’s Tap and Grill
940 Roosevelt Road
Glen Ellyn, IL 60137
(630) 942-0940
One free kids meal with purchase of adult meal.

Melting Pot
255 W Golf Road
Schaumburg, IL 60195
(847) 843-8970
Children are free with the purchase of an adult entree. Does not include holidays.

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.

Land & Lake
6600 Mannheim Road
Rosemont, IL 60018
(847) 292-3730
With the purchase of an adult meal, kids (12 and under) eat free.

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.

Fogo de Chão
Locations in Rosemont, Oak Brook, and Naperville
Children 6 and under always eat free for lunch and dinner. Children 7–12 years old are half-price every day.

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.

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 $15.

Bennigan’s
495 Airport Road
Elgin, IL 60123
(847) 488-9900
Dine in only, kids eat free on Sundays with the purchase of an adult item valued at $12 or more. Limit of 3 kids meals.

Texas De Brazil
5 Woodfield Mall Suite D312
Schaumburg, IL 60173
(847) 416-8777
Children two and under have a complimentary meal with full priced adult meal. Ages three to five are $5 and children six to twelve are half price. This deal is offered daily.

These deals are current as of September 29, 2024. 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!