If 2023 will be remembered for anything, it will be the year that the cost of feeding a family skyrocketed. And when the cost of food is so high, everyone feels the pinch and finding restaurants that offer FREE or cheap meals is like finding a unicorn. But there are still some places that are helping families stay within their budget and get out of the house for a nice family meal.  

Boston Pizza- MyBP Card Deal
Boston Pizza frequently has family deals and kids-eat-free (or cheap) events throughout the year, particularly around school holidays and breaks. But there’s another way to save as well! If you have registered for a MyBP, add your child or children onto your account so they can start collecting rewards as well. The 6th kid’s meal is FREE!

Denny’s – Tuesdays from 4pm – 10pm
For every one adult entree ordered from the general menu up to two (2) kids’ entrees are free. At participating locations only; ask your server for details.

East Side Marios – Tuesdays
If your child is 10 and under, they can enjoy a yummy more for just $2 when you purchase an adult entree of $15.99 or more.

Home – any day any time
The 10 and under crowd can pick from a wide variety of breakfast, lunch, and dinner options for only $6.49. Lunch and dinner meals also come with jello or ice cream for dessert. Yum!

IHop – every day 4pm-10pm
IHop is more than just breakfast (although their pancakes are incredible!) and the best part? Kids eat FREE every day from 4pm-10pm. Guess we know where you’re heading for dinner!

IKEA – Wednesdays
Kids eat FREE at IKEA on Wednesdays when you sign up for an IKEA Family card (also free)! For every adult meal purchased, get one FREE kids meal. Dining at IKEA is already super reasonable, so this is truly a great deal!

Ricky’s All Day Grill – daily
Kids under 2 can select for FREE 2 pancakes, mashed potatoes & gravy or a fruit cup. Kids under 10 can select affordable options off the kids menu ranging in price from $7.99-$10.99

The Pantry – Wednesdays
Wednesday is Family Day at The Pantry! Adult meals are just $10.99 and consist of an entree, soup or salad to start, and fruit crumble with ice cream for dessert. Kids (12 and under) can choose any item from the Family Day menu for just $2.99, which includes milk, juice or pop and a dessert!

If we’ve missed a restaurant with a FREE or super cheap kids’ meal, please let us know and we will update our list pronto. Send us an email at vancouver@familyfuncanada.com