Kids Eat Free in Des Moines
As parents, we try our hardest to plan and prep each week for meals for the whole family. But, let’s be honest our lives get busy with kid activities, homework, outdoor fun, and more. Plus, we just do not want to cook! Here is our ultimate guide to kids to eat free (and other discounted kid’s meals deals) in Des Moines. See something we should add or something that needs to be fixed? Let us know!
If you are out and about, you can bring up this list on the free Des Moines Parent app (available for Apple products and Androids).
Famous for inventive flavor combos in a “post apocalyptic chic” setting, Zombie Burger serves fast food with a culinary edge. A GOREmet eatery evoking classic roadside burger stands of the 1970s, the restaurant pairs fresh ingredients with expert preparation. Zombie Burger features its own custom three-cut beef burger blend, specially-crafted artisan buns and hand-mixed shakes – and a commitment to producing the best burger anywhere.
Every Tuesday: Kids Eat FREE* at Zombie Burger
Enjoy ONE FREE* KID’S MEAL with purchase of adult burger or full-sized salad.
*Ages 12 and under. Dine-in only. Additional kids’ meals are half-price. East Village location only. Not valid with any other deal, discount, or offer.
Monday
Brick Street Market and Cafe: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Bondurant.
Mullets Uptown Ankeny: Kids each free with each adult purchase. Located in Uptown Ankeny.
The Chicken Orilla: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in West Des Moines.
Tuesday
Brick & Ivy Rooftop: Kids eat free with purchase of adult entree. (Dine-in only)
Rookies: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase. Limit of two. Located in Clive.
Denny’s – Kids eat free from 4:00 PM-10:00 PM. Ask your server for details. Located in Clive.
Fazoli’s: Three kids meals for $1.99 each for each adult entree purchased from. All locations.
IHOP: One child eats free with the purchase of an adult entree. 4:00 PM-9:00 PM. Ankeny location.
Mullets Uptown Ankeny: Two for one kids meals.
Paws & Pints: Kids eat free with an adult entree 12:00 PM-6:00 PM. Located in Des Moines.
Perkins: Kids can eat free all day, with the purchase of an adult meal. Located in Altoona, Ankeny, Des Moines, and West Des Moines.
Pizza Ranch: After 4:00 PM, Children 10 years and under eat free with the purchase of an adult buffet at regular price. Located in Altoona, Ankeny, Indianola, Urbandale, and Waukee.
Sports Page Grill: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult meal. Located in Indianola.
The U Neighborhood Bar and Grill: Kids eat free all day under 10 years of age. Two free kids meals per adult entree. Located in Urbandale.
Village Inn: Kids eat free with an adult entree. Located in Des Moines and Altoona.
Zombie Burger: Enjoy one FREE kid’s meal with purchase of adult burger or full-sized salad. Ages 12 and under. Additional kid’s meals half-price. East Village location only
Wednesday
Dairy Queen: Waukee only, children can receive a free kids meal with the purchase of an adult meal. 5:00 PM-8:00 PM.
Mullets: Free kids pizza with adult meal purchase. Located in Des Moines.
Applebee’s: .99 kids menu item, includes kid’s drink. West Des Moines location only.
Bakers Square: Free pie Wednesday! Enjoy a FREE slice of pie with every meal purchased. Located in Clive.
Chuck’s DSM: Kids eat free with each paying adult.
IHOP Waukee: 4:00 PM-10:00 PM One free kid’s meal for every paid adult. Make sure you ask for the deal. Only at the Waukee location.
Red Robin: 50% off kids meals. Located in West Des Moines.
Who’s on 1st: Kids eat free with adult meal purchase.
Thursday
Cozy Cafe Johnston: Kids eat free with adult entree purchase
Friday
Mullets Uptown Ankeny: $2 off all kids meals.
Ruby Tuesday: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Urbandale.
ShortE’s BBQ: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Johnston.
Saturday
ShortE’s BBQ: Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree. Located in Johnston.
Z’Mariks: You can receive one free kid’s bowl when you purchase an adult bowl. Located in Ankeny and Clive.
Sunday
Flame Cantina: Kids eat free with purchase of an adult meal. Max 2 kids per 1 adult. Located in Ankeny
Range Restaurant and Cocktail Bar: Kids eat free 3:00 PM-6:00 PM. Located in Urbandale.
7 days a week
IHOP: One child eats free with the purchase of an adult entree from 4:00 PM-10:00 PM. Only at the Ankeny location.
Rube’s Steakhouse: Kids 10 and under eat free salad and potato with parents’ entree order. Includes salad, Texas toast, baked beans, skillet potatoes, or baked potato. (Closed Mondays) Located in Waukee.
Steak ‘n Shake: Happy Hour weekdays 2:00 to 4:00 pm – all shakes and drinks ½ price. (Weekdays) Located in West Des Moines