Where Kids Eat Free (or cheap cheap) in Northwest Arkansas -

Sometimes a mama just needs a break from the kitchen. Use the Kids Eat Free list to find a fun place to eat without breaking the bank.

A word of caution, though! We update this list frequently, but the hours and times of the following Kids Eat Free restaurants could change without notice, so make sure to check with them first. (This list was last updated on 4/30/2021.)

Particularly in light of changes that may have been caused by COVID-19, please double-check with each restaurant before assuming that their specials are the same as before. We’ve linked to each restaurant so you can easily double-check. Also, keep in mind that these offers are typically contingent upon an adult meal purchase and are dine-in only.

We compiled a list of the restaurants we know about, but we’d also like to hear from you.

If it’s not listed below, please tell us about your favorite Kids Eat Free restaurants around town. We’d also like to hear about those places that offer “kids eat almost-free” meals (as in super cheap). Click the words “post a comment” at the bottom of this post and share your favorites with everyone! Or you can email us at mamas@nwamotherlode.com.

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Where kids eat free every day:

Whole Hog Cafe, Fayetteville, Bentonville. 1 kids meal per adult meal purchase, drink included. Every day after 4 p.m. Ages 12 and under. Dine in only

The Catfish Hole, Fayetteville, all day everyday (kids 4 and under) Dine in only.

Grub’s Bar & Grille, Fayetteville, Rogers, all day for kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, with purchase of a kid’s drink for a total of $3.49)

JJ’s Grill, Fayetteville and Rogers, all locations except for JJ’s on the Lake, all day for kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, drink included)

Boar’s Nest BBQ, Rogers. Kids eat free every day, all day, ages 12 and under. (1 kid’s meal per adult meal purchase, drink included)

Thai Basil in Bentonville, Monday through Saturday, one free kid’s meal per adult meal purchase, 5-9 p.m., dine-in only.

Where kids eat free on Mondays:

Rib Crib, Springdale, 4-9 p.m. (1 kid meal per paid adult meal, includes drink and dessert)

Angus Jack, Bentonville, Springdale, 4-8 p.m., 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal)

Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)

McAlister’s Deli, Fayetteville and Bentonville, after 4 p.m. 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal) Dine in only.

Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (Dickson Street, College Avenue), Springdale and Bentonville, 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only

Las Palmas, Tontitown, Bentonville & Rogers, 5 to 9 p.m., 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per $6.50 adult meal, includes drink)

Bliss Cupcakes, Fayetteville, Rogers. With cupcake or cookie sandwich purchase, kids 10 and under get a mini cupcake, frosting shot, or cookie free

Village Inn, Fayetteville and Bentonville, one free kid’s meal with each adult entree. FYI, kids don’t eat free on Wednesdays at Village Inn, but you can score some FREE PIE that day after 10 a.m. with any purchase (such as coffee or a soft drink). Carryout orders also include free pie with each entree on Wednesdays.

Wagon Wheel Country Cafe, Springdale. One free kid’s meal with an adult purchase. 4-8 p.m.

Mojitos, Rogers and Fayetteville, all day, kids 12 and under (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink)

Where kids eat free on Tuesdays:

Sassafras Springs Winery & Cafe, Fayetteville, 12 and under, with purchase of one adult meal.

Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)

Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (Dickson Street, College Avenue), Springdale and Bentonville, 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only

AQ Chicken, Springdale, 4 p.m. to close 10 and under (2 kids’ meals with each adult meal) Dine in only. Drink not included.

Firehouse Subs, MLK location, all day, 1 free kids meal with purchase of adult meal. Dine in only.

Big Whiskey’s Bentonville 5-9 p.m. 12 and under eat free, one per paid adult.

Loafin’ Joe’s Fayetteville and Springdale. After 4 p.m. 12 and under eat free. Dine in only. One per paid adult.

Where kids eat free on Wednesdays:

Sassafras Springs Winery & Cafe, Fayetteville, 12 and under, with purchase of one adult meal.

Whole Hog Cafe, Fayetteville and Bentonville, all day (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink). **Be aware that you must specifically mention the kid’s eat free offer in Fayetteville to receive the deal.

Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)

Flying Burrito, Fayetteville (Dickson Street, College Avenue), Springdale and Bentonville, 12 and under eat free all day (2 kids’ meals for each adult meal, includes drink) Drive thru only

Noodles Italian Kitchen, Fayetteville, after 4 p.m. (12 and under, 2 kids’ meals per adult entree, drink included)

Firehouse Subs, Rogers and Bentonville locations, 12 and under eat free 4 p.m. to close, with adult combo meal purchase (mention at counter).

Where kids eat free on Thursdays:

Jose’s Bar & Grill, Tontitown/Springdale, Kids Eat Free on Thursdays and Sundays (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes soda drink but not milk.)

Ron’s Hamburgers & Chili, Bentonville, after 3 p.m. (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal, includes drink)

AQ Chicken, Springdale, 4pm to close (10 and under, 2 kids’ meals with each adult meal)

Mariachi’s Mexican Grill at the Northwest Arkansas Mall, Fayetteville. 3-9 p.m. (Kids 12 and under eat free with each 1 adult meal purchase, includes kid drink.)

DQ Grill & Chill (Dairy Queen) in Lowell, 1/2 price kids’ meals on Thursdays (no adult purchase necessary).

Where kids eat free on Saturdays:

Firehouse Subs, MLK and location off Joyce Ave, kids eat for $0.99 with purchase of an adult meal. Dine in only.

King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale and Bentonville. One child age 12 and under eats free for every $8 spent. Dine in only.

Where kids eat free on Sundays:

Schlotzsky’s, Fayetteville, Springdale, Rogers. Kids Eat Free with adult entree purchase.

Neighbor’s Mill Bakery & Cafe, Rogers. 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Get one free child’s meal for every adult meal purchased (cafe menu only, not valid for bakery items).

Moe’s Southwest Grill, Rogers, all day Sundays, 11 a.m. to 9 p.m., (1 kid’s meal per paid adult meal)

Buffalo Wild Wings, Fayetteville, Springdale, Bentonville. Kids Eat Free (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, dine-in only, 12 and under, includes drink) with adult meal purchase.

Jose’s Bar & Grill, Tontitown/Springdale, Kids Eat Free on Thursdays and Sundays (1 kid’s meal per adult meal, includes drink.)

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit Fayetteville, Lowell, Rogers, all day (Up to 2 free kids meals for ages 12 and under, one per paid $10 adult meal) Dine in only.

Arvest Ballpark, during home games, with free Naturals Kids Club membership. Kids Eat FREE Family Sunday – All kids 12 & under will receive a voucher for a FREE Hot Dog, Oreo Cookies, Teddy Grahams, & small Coca-Cola product when they enter the gates.

(Click here to see when the Naturals will be playing home games on Sundays)

King Burrito Fayetteville, Springdale and Bentonville. One child age 12 and under eats free for every $8 spent. Dine in only; some drive-thru now due to COVID.