Does anything taste better than food you got for free? Check out some of the best ways to get free food near you in Atlanta!
National Holidays
Did you know that many national chains have special offers for certain holidays – some of which you may never have heard of!
- National Bagel Day: Einstein Bros rewards members can grab a free bagel with cream cheese. January 15.
- National Pancake Day: Grab a free short stack of 3 pancakes, usually in February or March.
- National Burrito Day: Chipotle has historically run a campaign for free burritos on this day. The next National Burrito Day will be on April 3, 2025.
- National Burger Day: Several local Atlanta restaurants, as well as national chains like Wendy’s, Sonic, and Burger King, have been known to celebrate with free burgers. Between late May and early June.
- National Donut Day: One of the biggest days for free donuts from national chains. Dunkin’ Donuts, Krispy Kreme, and more have historically offered deals. First Friday in June.
- National French Fry Day: Tons of national chains celebrate with offers. Check out Burger King, KFC, McDonald’s, Wendy’s, and more. The next French Fry day will be July 11, 2025.
- National Ice Cream Day: Local delights and national ice cream chains alike tend to have deals for free ice cream on this day. Get ready for the next celebration on July 20, 2025.
Kids Eat Free
Sunday
- Sushi Matsuya: Located in North Druid Hills.
- Moe’s Southwest Grill: One free kids’ meal with the purchase of one adult meal. Multiple locations.
Monday
- Suburban Tap: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Marietta.
Tuesday
- Alessio’s: Purchase $10 and get a free kid’s meal. Locations in Johns Creek, Roswell, and Cumming.
- Buckhead Pizza: Kids aged 10 or younger can get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Buckhead.
- Cherry Street Brewing: From 5-9 PM, kids eat free with a $15 purchase. Located in Alpharetta and Cumming.
- Mojo Pizza: Kids’ meals are discounted by $5 with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Decatur.
- Taqueria Tsunami: One free kids’ meal for each adult meal purchased. Six locations in Metro Atlanta.
- Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 PM. Multiple locations.
Friday
- Varner’s Tavern: Dine in for a free kid’s meal for each adult entree. Located in Smyrna.
Multiple Days
- HOBNOB: Loyalty members can get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of an adult entree on Sundays – Thursdays between 5PM and 7PM. Five locations in Metro Atlanta.
- Atlanta Bread Company: At some Metro Atlanta locations, kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Call ahead for more information. Multiple locations.
- Bruster’s: Kids under 40 inches tall can get a free “baby cone” every day. Multiple locations.
- Flying Biscuit: At select locations, kids can eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Call ahead for more information. Multiple locations.
- Denny’s: Kids eat free when adults purchase $6 or more. Participation may vary; call ahead for more information. Multiple locations.
Challenge Accepted?
There are also a few places throughout Georgia where you can try your hand at meeting a challenge set forth by restaurants. If you meet the criteria, your meal is free!
- Lucky’s Burger and Brew: You have just 4 hours to finish the giant 8-pound Grim Reaper burger. Locations in Roswell and Marietta.
- Brett’s Casual American: Finish the Beast Burger meal – a 4-pound burger and 1 pound of fries – in just an hour! Located in Athens.
- Big Pie in the Sky: For a unique date night, you and one other person can try to eat an 11-pound pizza in under an hour. You’ll also receive a $150 cash prize! Located in Kennesaw.
- Papa Buck’s: Think you can finish off the Pigzilla Challenge in 45 minutes? Locations in Metter and Vidalia.
- Over the Top Burger Bar: You get 45 minutes to eat four burgers, a pound of rosemary fries, a plate of funnel cake fries, a popcorn chicken plate, and a milkshake. Good luck! Located in Buford.