Check out these restaurants in and around the Cedar Falls - Waterloo area that are offering FREE or reduced price kids' meals. Sometimes we just need a break from cooking, and these fabulous restaurants can help!*
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* Restaurant management and specials are frequently changing. PLEASE check that the location still has the meal deal before heading over there *
Hy Vee
1422 Flammang Dr, Waterloo 319-234-7523
2834 Ansborough Avenue, Waterloo 319-233-3266
2181 Logan Avenue, Waterloo 319-234-8627
6301 University Avenue, Cedar Falls 319-266-7535
Kids can visit, email, or call Hy-Vee to sign up for the Hy-Vee Kids Club. They will get a birthday card with coupons in the mail for a free 5" decorated cookie and a free kids meal on their birthday. Discounted kids meals are also available.
*Kick it with the Kids at Wahlburgers! Kids eat FREE!*
Now through March 31, kids 12 and younger eat free every day with the purchase of an adult meal (adult entree includes burger, sandwich or entree salad)! Order lunch or dinner off the Wahlburgers kid's menu.
HuHot
College Square Mall, Cedar Falls
Grill Meals for Kids 3 and under are FREE EVERY DAY
Junie's
100 Plaza Drive, Elk Run Heights
Kids 2 and under eat FREE EVERY DAY
Pablos Grill
310 Main Street, Cedar Falls 319-277-8226
Kids meals are available for $2.99
Sunday:
Amigos Mexican Restaurant
5809 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-277-1121
1415 E San Marnan Dr, Waterloo 319-232-6999
Kids (ages 12 and under) eat free all day Sunday with adult purchase.
Greenhouse Kitchen
1730 West Ridgeway Avenue, Waterloo
917 West 23rd Street, Cedar Falls
Bring the Family in for KIDS EAT FREE at either Greenhouse Kitchen Waterloo or Cedar Falls All Day Sunday! Receive one FREE Kids Salad, Burrito, Rice Bowl, or Quesadilla for every Adult Meal purchased. Open Sundays until 8:00pm - offer applies to Dine in Only.
Monday:
Rockin 5K BBQ & Shack
112 N. Madison St, Manchester 563-927-8211
Kids (ages 12 and under) eat FREE on Mondays
Village Inn
212 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo 319-291-2010
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-277-5551
Kids (ages 10 and under) get a FREE meal from the Village Inn Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult entrée. (One kids meal per adult entrée). Beverages and gratuity not included. Dine in only. Child must be present to receive free meal.
Tuesday:
Pump Haus
311 Main St, Cedar Falls 319-277-8111
Kids eat free on Tuesdays (2 free kids meals with the purchase of one adult entree). Plus, all kids meals come with a PH Frisbee, kids place mat, and a sucker.
IHOP
2009 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo 319-287-4467
502 Brandilynn Blvd, Cedar Falls 319-266-6688
Kids eat free from 4-9pm Tuesday nights (1 free kids meal per adult entree).
HyVee Marketplace Grille
1422 Flammang Drive, Waterloo 319-234-7523
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-266-7535
2181 Logan Ave, Waterloo 319-234-8627
KIDS EAT FREE *with purchase of an adult entree*
Newton's Paradise Cafe
128 E 4th St, Waterloo 319-234-0280
Kids eat free on Tuesdays ALL DAY
Pizza Ranch
4302 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-266-2555
1900 1st Street W, Independence 319-334-9000
Kids ages 10 and under eat free on Tuesdays with a paying adult. Anyone who signs up for the Pizza Ranch rewards card gets a free meal on their birthday (if signed up at least 45 days ahead of time).
Carlos O'Kelly's
2060 Sovia Dr, Waterloo 319-236-8730
6507 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-277-1121
Kids eat for 1/2 price on Tuesday evenings. Plus, anyone who signs up for their eClub receives a free gift and regular specials.
Perkins
4045 Hammond Ave, Waterloo 319-888-4309
3280 University Ave, Waterloo 319-235-6595
Kids eat free on Tuesdays after 3 pm with the purchase of an adult entree. Anyone who signs up for their eClub receives a 20% off coupon, a coupon for a free Magnificent Seven on their birthday, and two pieces of pie with purchase of two entrees for the anniversary of their enrollment.
Doughy Joey's Peetza
*CURRENTLY MOVING LOCATIONS - CALL TO CHECK ON THIS OFFER*
Kids eat free on Tuesdays with the purchase of a medium or large pizza
Mama Nick's Pizzeria
1934 Washington St., Waterloo 319-233-3323
Kids eat free on Tuesday evenings with an adult purchase
Village Inn
212 W Ridgeway Ave, Waterloo 319-291-2010
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-277-5551
Kids (ages 10 and under) get a FREE meal from the Village Inn Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult entree. (One kids meal per adult entree). Beverages and gratuity not included. Dine in only. Child must be present to receive free meal.
Your Pie
126 E. Ridgeway, Waterloo 319-252-4471
Kids (ages 12 and under) get $3.14 kids meals on Tuesdays. (In store only)
Wednesday:
Applebee's
2780 Crossroads Blvd, Waterloo 319-287-4700
6301 University Ave, Cedar Falls 319-266-1814
Kids meals are 1/2 price on Wednesdays
Freddy's
2046 Sovia Drive, Waterloo
Get a FREE Kids Meal with the purchase of an Adult Combo Meal. Offer valid for dine-in, carryout, and drive-thru. Don't miss out on delicious food for the whole family.
Visit one of our eight locations - Cedar Rapids (2), Waterloo, Ames, Coralville, Davenport, Iowa City & Dubuque.
Every Wednesday night from 4PM to 8PM.
Hwy 63 Diner
3030 Marnie Ave, Waterloo 319-232-0635
Kids (ages 12 and under) get a FREE meal from the Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult entree. (One kids meal per adult entree).
Lark Brewing
6301 University Ave (College Square Mall), Cedar Falls (319) 855-5275
ALL DAY on Wednesdays, kids (ages 12 and under) get a FREE meal from the Kids’ Menu with the purchase of an adult entree. (Limit two kids meal per adult entree).
Pepperjax Grill
6719 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Kids meals are $0.99 on Wednesdays (with adult purchase, limit 2 per adult entree). Choices include chicken strips, corn dog, or Philly rice bowl and come with a drink and treat.
Urban Pie
200 State Street, Cedar Falls
Kids 10 & under receive a free pizza with the purchase of a regular pizza on Wednesdays from 5pm-close
Z's Pizza and Diner
211 W Bremer Ave, Waverly
Kids eat free on Wednesdays!
Ice Cream:
Cold Stone Creamery
6421 University Ave, Cedar Falls
Anyone who signs up for My Cold Stone Club email program receives offers on their birthday as well as other special promotions throughout the year.
Dairy Queen
Anyone who signs up for their online Blizzard Fan Club receives a Buy One, Get One Free Blizzard coupon on their birthday.
As always, please email me at celiae@macaronikid.com if you know of any other deals I have missed or if you find that any of these restaurants are no longer offering these deals. :)
*Last Updated 6/1/2023 - businesses can change these offers at any time, please be sure to check before visiting the location*
