18 Restaurants That Will Give FREE Food

Do you love free food? We obviously do. Do you love walking through Costco and getting samples of all sorts of tasty morsels? We never say no and you probably don’t either.

The point is, we all love free stuff, and you’ve just found the best resource to score free food.

How Do You Get Free Food?

Reward programs – The easiest way to get free food is through their reward programs. Restaurants often offer free food for just signing up for their reward programs. No payment required! You can also accumulate and exchange points for MORE free food if you go to a restaurant often. Simply create an online account with your email address or phone number and get your first reward! One important tip: don't do this in front of the restaurant. Sign up a day or two ahead to give them time.

Birthdays – Many places send you freebies on your birthday with their reward programs, so hopefully your birthdate is coming soon! (Hint) The date needs to be at least a couple days away, not today.

Promotions – Restaurants occasionally have limited-time discounts or other offers for certain items, so be on the lookout for those! They may also offer free trials of their members-only programs or subscription services, such as Panera Bread’s 2-month Unlimited Sip Club promotion! Just remember to unsubscribe from the program after the promotion ends.

Mobile Apps – Many restaurants, like McDonald’s, have mobile apps where you can order food online and use their rewards programs, and they often give freebies when you first download and sign up for them.

Where Can You Get Free Food?

After years of experience, our bargain-meisters have put together this sweet list of quality freebies and discounts. Only the best freebies available in many locations are allowed in this list so you can find deals near you. From coffee to pizza to burgers, here’s the best list of our favorite free fast food.

(Please note, some of these deals may no longer be available. Always check their page to view the official offer.)

Panera Bread – Free Coffee for 2 Months

Panera Bread is more than just soups and sandwiches. They run a thriving business, and their bakery and beverages help countless folks start their day. Get 2 months of their Unlimited Sip Club for free for unlimited iced coffee, tea, and fountain drinks. Yes, you can get your daily buzz for a lot less. Cancel anytime during the free first 2 months!

Krispy Kreme – Free Doughnut

Everybody loves doughnuts. Krispy Kreme is famous for their hot glaze doughnuts, sold by the dozens and dozens. Sign up for Krispy Kreme Rewards and earn a free doughnut of your choice—it’s as simple as that.

McDonald’s – Free Big Mac

Do you like McDonald’s or Burger King better? Doesn’t really matter if you get a free burger. Download the McDonald's Mobile App and get a free Big Mac with your first purchase.

Burger King – Free Item

Speaking of Burger King, they’re a great place for free fast food! They always offer a bunch of discounts and occasional freebies from their offers page. The offers change frequently, so check before you go!

Popeyes – Free Chicken Sandwich

Popeyes’s Chicken Sandwich is legendary. It’s even better when you get it for FREE. Get a free Chicken Sandwich with $10 purchase. If sandwiches aren’t your thing, you can get a 2 Piece Chicken, 3 Piece Tender, or a 6 Piece Wing instead.

Doordash – $5 Off First Order

Want your food delivered? Doordash offers $5 off your first order. They are available in most cities.

GrubHub – $10 Off First Order

Never tried Grubhub? Grubhub has $10 off your first order plus free delivery.

UberEats – $20 Off First Order

UberEats delivers food all over the place, from burgers to Japanese to pizza and more. With coupon code “eats-meganf80bue”, you can get $20 of UberEats Credit from your first order over $25.

• Be sure to download our Free Food Coupons App for Android and iOS

Einstein Bagel – Free Bagel and Shmear

Welcome to the Einstein Shmear Society! When you sign up, you’ll get a free bagel and shmear (aka cream cheese) with your first purchase. And you’ll start earning points—two points for every $1 spent—which can be used for more freebies. Plus, new coupons every week!

This special deal also works at sister chain restaurants to Einstein:

• Noah's Bagels
• Bruegger’s Bagels

Friendly’s – Free Medium Sundae

Friendly’s is known for great burgers and even better desserts. Get a free medium sundae when you sign up for their Friendly's Fan Club rewards program.

Round Table Pizza – 6 Free Pizza Twists

If you’re in the mood for pizza, you’re in luck! Sign up for Round Table Pizza Royal Rewards and get 6 FREE Twists instantly.

California Pizza Kitchen – Free Side

Maybe you’re craving something a little more West Coast. In that case get a free starter next time you visit California Pizza Kitchen by signing up for CPK Rewards.

Tijuana Flats – Free Burrito Dos Tacos

Tijuana Flats is known for great Mexican food. Sign up for Tijuana Flats Rewards and get a free burrito or two free tacos. Delicious!

Taco Bell – Free Burrito or Taco

Maybe you don’t have a Tijuana Flats nearby. But you almost certainly have a local Taco Bell. Get a Cantina Chicken Crispy Taco, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, or Soft Taco for FREE by joining Taco Bell Rewards

Blue Bottle – Free Coffee

Want to try a bag of some of the best coffee in the US for…completely free? You can get a 2-ounce trial of Blue Bottle’s famous beans for free. This doesn’t include the $5 shipping cost.

This trial is part of their monthly subscription service, so you’ll need to enter your credit card info, but you’ll get an email before Blue Bottle charges you and sends you more coffee. Just cancel your subscription if you don’t want to keep getting coffee.

Moe’s Southwest Grill – Free Queso

Moe's Southwest Grill is a well-loved fast-casual restaurant with over 600 locations across the US. Sign up for their Moe Rewards program for a free cup of Queso.

Arby’s – 25% Off Coupon

Arby’s has an email list. If you sign up, you will get a 25% off coupon. (Arby’s will also send you more coupons and promotions in the future!)

Ninety Nine Restaurant and Pub – Free Dessert

You are lucky if you have a Ninety Nine nearby! Get a free appetizer and a free dessert on your birthday after signing up for their rewards program.

Conclusion

Here is a nice long list of food freebies for just signing up. Enjoy your free food, and be sure to download our Free Food Coupons App for iOS and Android to get the latest promotions!

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