Weekday night dinner plans got you in a rut? Â We’ve rounded up 14 East Bay Area restaurants that offer FREE food to kids. And by free, we mean with a paying adult. Hey, at least it’s something!
14 East Bay Restaurants Where Kids Get Free Meals
- Amici’s East Coast Pizzeria (Danville, Dublin, Vacaville) Pizza isn’t just for Fridays, so make Tuesday the new fun day. Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal, 5 pm-close. Website.
- Berkeley Dining (Berkeley)Â Cal Berkeley’s Dining services are open to the public, and they also offer free meals to kids under 5. Here are some of their locations if you happen to be on campus. Website.
- Black Bear Diner (Emeryville) Order a cubs’ meal after 11 am and receive your choice of a free treat. They also have Teddy Bear Tuesdays- Kids Bring in a teddy bear and they Eat Free (call ahead to double check though; this location is hit & miss). Website.
- Chili’s Bar & Grill (Many East Bay locations) My Chili’s Rewards members can receive Free Kids Meal rewards offers that can be redeemed in-restaurant or online. You’ll have to join the club though.
- Famous Dave’s BBQ (Alameda, Hayward) With the purchase of an adult entree, kids can receive 1 FREE Lil’ Wilbur Meal! Website
- Hazy BBQ (Danville) Every Monday, kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal! This place comes highly recommended. Website.
- IHOP (Emeryville + Richmond) Breakfast for dinner is always a good idea, especially when it’s cheap. Kids eat free daily from 4 – 10 pm with the purchase of an adult entree. Not available at the El Cerrito location, call your local location to confirm promotion is available. Website.
- IKEA (Emeryville) IKEA Family members get up 50% off adult entrées at the IKEA Restaurant. Valid every Tuesday through April 2025! Website.
- IN-N-OUT (Alameda, Oakland, Pinole) Your favorite burger place offers kiddos free hot chocolate on rainy days. Who knew? Outdoor dining is available, as well as drive-through. Website.
- Los Moles (El Cerrito) Kids 10 and under eat free every Taco Tuesday (El Cerrito location only. Outdoor dining is available. Website
- Mendocino Farms (San Ramon) Kids eat free every Wednesday with the purchase of one adult entrée! Grilled cheese, quesadilla, PB&J, Turkey Sandwich, or Chicken fingers for the kids. Don’t worry, there are plenty of grown-up options to choose from too! Website.
- Simply Fondue (Livermore) Take a Sunday drive to indulge in a Family Fondue Sunday. Kids 12 and under eat free with each adult Fondue Feast purchased. A fun special occasion option. Outdoor dining available Website.
- The Kebab Shop (Concord, Fremont, San Ramon) On Saturdays and Sundays, get a Kids Box-Free, for every wrap, box plate, and fountain drink purchased at the regular price. Website.
- Tomatina (Alameda, Walnut Creek) Pizza, salads, brussels sprouts, gluten-free options, beer, wine. This place has it all. Plus kids eat free Thursdays after 4 pm with an adult entrée. Outdoor dining is available, as well as take-out. Website.
- Triple Rock Brewery & Taphouse (Berkeley) Sunday is Family Day at Triple Rock Brewery! For each adult meal purchased, get one free kid’s meal. (Dine in Only – Child 12 or Under Must be Present) Website.
There you have it! What did we miss? Please tell us, we love free (or almost free) things.
Disclaimer – Restaurants have the freedom to change their minds at any point. Please call to confirm.
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Sunday is Family Day at Triple Rock Brewery!
For each adult meal purchased get one free kid’s meal.
(Dine in Only – Child 12 or Under Must be Present)
Location: 1920 Shattuck Ave. Berkeley, CA 94704
Just noticed yesterday that, at Denny’s, kids typically eat free on Tuesdays from 4pm to 10pm with the purchase of an adult entrée.