Kids can eat free at these 4 Merced County restaurant chains. See meal deals
Dining out with the family can add up quickly.
To help families save, several restaurant chains across Merced County are serving up kids-eat-free deals this summer.
Keep in mind that each promotion has its own days, restrictions and participation requirements.
Here’s where families can find free kids meals across the Merced area:
How to get free kids meals at Habit Burger & Grill in Merced
For a limited time, Habit Burger & Grill is offering one free Kids Favorite Meal with a purchase of $10 or more at participating locations.
The deal is available exclusively to CharClub rewards members.
Eligible members receive the offer in their My Offers wallets every Monday and can redeem one free kids meal per week, according to the company.
Becoming a CharClub member is free. Just download the Habit Burger & Grill app and create an account.
Here’s where you can find participating Habit Burger & Grill locations in Merced County:
How can kids eat free at Chili’s Grill & Bar in Merced?
Families can save at Chili’s Grill & Bar through the restaurant’s Kids Eat Free promotion.
Children 12 and younger can receive a free meal from the Pepper Pals menu with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal at participating locations.
The offer is available to members of the My Chili’s Rewards program and can be redeemed through the Chili’s app or offers sent by email.
Kids can choose from favorites such as cheeseburger bites, pizza and crispy chicken.
You can find Chili’s in Merced at 1075 West Olive Ave.
However, not every Chili’s restaurant is participating in the promotion, so families should check with their local restaurant or confirm availability through the My Chili’s Rewards app before visiting.
When can kids get free meals at Denny’s?
At participating Denny’s restaurants, kids can eat free every Tuesday and Sunday from 4 to 10 p.m.
The deal includes up to two free kids meals from the children’s menu with the purchase of one adult meal priced at $6 or more.
The offer is valid for dine-in only and cannot be combined with online orders. Participation and promotion days can vary by location.
You can find participating Denny’s locations in the Merced area on the company website.
When can kids eat free at IHOP?
Many participating IHOP restaurants offer a Kids Eat Free promotion for children 12 and younger.
The daily deal includes one free kids meal with the purchase of one adult meal, from 4 to 10 p.m. The offer is available for dine-in only.
Kids can choose from menu favorites such as pancakes, chicken strips, cheeseburgers and macaroni and cheese.
Merced County has two IHOP locations at 1315 West Pacheco Blvd., Los Banos, and 12310 Highway 33, Santa Nella.
