Update 10-8-20: Some kids eat free deals are for DINE-IN only. Please contact them if you have a question about their policy as they have been fluid with the constant COVID-19 challenges for our local restaurants. We encourage you to help them by ordering carryout, curbside or home delivery.

No one wants to sit at home every night, and we all love to come home to a clean kitchen!  Here is a list of places in town that make eating out easier AND more affordable.  All restaurants were called for verification, but policies do change. Note that specials and age requirements vary per restaurant. When in doubt, call the restaurant first!  Contact Us if you find more deals or changes to current policies.

“I’ve used this Guide for years and saved tons of money every week. We’ve been able to stick to our family budget for eating out from 4 times a month to expand to 7-8 times a month by planning ahead and using the SpMoms Kids Eat Free Guide.”  Kris Theilen, Springfield Dad of two

Thank you to our Platinum Sponsor HSHS St. John’s Children’s Hospital

Mondays:

  • Fox Run Restaurant and Lounge. Free kids meal (from the kids menu) with purchase of each adult meal. Offer good for Kids 12 and under and cannot be combined with any other offer or discounts. Good all day on Mondays. At 1130 Legacy Pointe Drive (north of Scheels in the strip mall) 217-679-7249.
  • Godfather’s Pizza. Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00 – 8 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat free from the buffet; drink included. One free child per paying adult. Valid at Springfield, Chatham, Decatur and Mt. Zion locations (TEMPORARILY ON HOLD until evening buffet re-opens; possibly November 2020.)
  • Huddle House:  Kids eat free at huddle house in Williamsville on Monday and Tuesday nights!
  • Mario’s Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria on Clear Lake Avenue and their location at Piper Glen. Kids eat free with an adult paying entree on Mondays. CARRY-OUT ONLY. At 3073 East Clear Lake Ave, Springfield. 217-523-2211 and 2841 Mansion Rd Springfield, IL 217-483-6888
  • McAlister’s Deli Kids eat free with an adult purchase, from 5:00-8:00pm at both locations: 3130 S. Dirksen Parkway 217-210-0780 and  2917 West Iles (near Home Goods) 217-210-0695. On other days Kids Meals are $1.99 so still a great value.
  • MCL  Kids eat free Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at MCL. Two kids per one adult entrée. Dine-in only. Please call before as their policies change frequently! 2151 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL  217-787-8706
  • Rosati’s Pizza Kids 12 and under eat free every Monday. They also offer half-off all cocktails. If you bring in your 4th quarter report card you get a free pizza! 2936 S 6th St, Springfield IL 217-679-1522

Tuesdays:

  • Bob Evans. (Conestoga Ave) One free meal per adult entree.  Activities are from 5:30-7, however kids eat free all night long ages 12 and under.  Enjoy various games, characters, and activities.
  • Godfather’s Pizza. Mondays and Tuesdays 5:00 – 8 p.m. Kids 10 and under eat free from the buffet; drink included. One free child per paying adult. Valid at Springfield, Chatham, Decatur and Mt. Zion locations (TEMPORARILY ON HOLD until evening buffet re-opens; possibly November 2020.)
  • Huddle House:  Kids eat free at huddle house in Williamsville on Monday and Tuesday nights!
  • MCL Kids eat free Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at MCL. Two kids per one adult entree. Dine-in only. Please call before as their policies change frequently! 2151 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL  217-787-8706

Wednesdays:

  • Dublin Pub: All day. Kids meal free with with paying adult entrée.  1975 West Wabash, Springfield. Phone: 217-793-6871.
  • MCL  Kids eat free Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday at MCL. Two kids per one adult entree. Dine-in only. Please call before as their policies change frequently! 2151 Wabash Ave, Springfield, IL  217-787-8706
  • The Brickhouse: Kids eat free on Wednesday with adult entree purchase.10 and under. 3136 W. Iles, Springfield. Phone: 217-546-BRIK.
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Saturdays:

  • Steak n’ Shake. Kids Eat for Free with the purchase of an adult meal over $9 on the weekends.  All Springfield locations.  217-787-0392

Sundays:

  • Alexander’s Steakhouse. Restaurant opens at 3pm and two free kids meals (10 & under) per 1 paying adult on Sunday. 620 Bruns Lane, Springfield 217-793-0440
  • Steak n’ Shake. Kids Eat for Free with the purchase of an adult meal over $9 on the weekends.  All Springfield locations.  217-787-0392
  • The Pasta House Co. Kids Eat Free on Sundays with paying adult. Dine in only. Check out the kids menu. 2599 Wabash Ave. Springfield 217-546-9880.
  • Xochimilco.  Kids eat free on Sundays. Dine-in Only. Two area Locations. xochimilcorestaurant.com/
If you have discovered a “Kids Eat Free” deal at an area restaurant, please email us so we can add to our list.
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