100 Ways to Get Free Food with No Money!

How to Get Free Food

Here are all the ways you can get free food from fast food restaurants, diners, apps and even major eateries.

1. Subway

Subway offers a rewards program called Subway MyWay Rewards where you can earn tokens. Once you reach 200 tokens, you can redeem them for a $2 reward and there are even Surprise Rewards available as well.

2. Dunkin Donuts

Dunkin Donuts has a rewards program called DD Perks. You earn 5 points for every $1 that you spend. Every time you get 200 points, you get a free coffee or another beverage of your choice.

3. Krispy Kreme

Just for signing up for Krispy Kreme Rewards, you can get a free donut of your choice. You’ll also earn rewards on purchases.

4. Caribou Coffee

Join Caribou Perks, and you’ll earn points that you can redeem for free stuff. After your first visit as a Perks member, you’ll earn a free beverage. And, you’ll get a treat on your birthday.

5. Joe’s Crab Shack

Join the Joe’s Crab Shack eClub, and you’ll get a free appetizer.

6. Buca di Beppo

Get a $10 coupon for free food when you sign up for the Buca di Beppo eClub.

7. Rubio’s

Join and download the Rubio’s app, and you’ll get $5 off your next visit. You also get a birthday gift.

8. Raising Cane’s

Raising Cane’s has a rewards club called the Caniac Club. Just for signing up, you can get a free box combo.

9. Gordon Biersch

Join Gordon Biersch Rewards, and you’ll get a $10 welcome gift, and other bonuses, like birthday gifts. You’ll also earn points on purchases that you can later redeem for rewards.

10. Backyard Burgers

Get a free backyard classic burger when you sign up for the Backyard Burgers Clubhouse.

11. Applebee’s

Applebee’s will give you a point for every dollar that you spend with its Most Valuable Neighbor reward program. Points can be redeemed for rewards like a free appetizer or entrée.

12. Papa John’s

When you order food online through the website or app or at participating stores, you will earn 1 point for every $1 you spend. You get $10 in Papa Dough rewards for every 75 points earned. You can put Papa Dough rewards towards anything on the menu. You can also score members-only surprises and deals.

13. Omaha Steaks

Omaha Steaks has a loyalty program that gives you points on purchases. You can also get points for things like referring a friend who makes a purchase and for watching videos. Points can be redeemed for free food. If you spend $300 in 12 months, you’ll reach the Premium Tier and you’ll get access to extra bonuses like exclusive offers on your birthday.

14. Panera Bread

Panera Bread will give you rewards tailored to you based on your purchases, and you get a surprise for your birthday too. You’ll get a free sweet treat when you join. Sign up for emails as well and you’ll get free bagels for a month!

15. Saladworks

Saladworks will give you 1 point for every $1 that you spend, and you can redeem your points for free food. There are also membership tiers and as you move up through them you get more rewards like free food on your birthday.

16. Chili’s

Chili’s will give you free chips and salsa or a non-alcoholic beverage on every visit when you join My Chili’s Rewards

You also get free:

• Kid’s meals
• Appetizers
• Desserts
• Delivery
• Wi-Fi
• Dessert on your birthday

17. Domino’s Pizza

Domino’s Pizza has a reward program where you can place an order of $10 or more to earn 10 points towards free Domino’s pizza. Just use your Pizza Profile when ordering to earn reward points.

18. Outback Steakhouse

Outback Steakhouse gives you 50% off every 4^th visit so half of your food is totally free!  Just join Dine Rewards.

19. Abuelo’s

Join Mi Abuelo’s Rewards, which is a rewards program from Abuelo’s, and you can earn points that you can redeem for things like free entrees and appetizers. You can even get a special offer on your birthday. And just for signing up, you’ll get an offer for a free appetizer with the purchase of an entrée.

20. Red Robin Gourmet Burgers and Brews

Red Robin has a reward program that rewards you with free food. You can even get a free burger on your birthday. And there are rewards for teachers and military too.

21. Carrabba’s Italian Bar and Grill

Carrabba’s Italian Bar and Grill offers you 50% off every fourth visit. So you get half of your food for free. Simply join Dine Rewards.

22. Firehouse Subs

Get points when you spend money at Firehouse Subs that you can redeem for free food and meal upgrades. And you can get a free sub on your birthday! For signing up, you’ll get a large drink with a sub purchase.

23. Souper Salad

Souper Salad has a rewards program called the Souper Fresh Club that gives you points on qualifying purchases at participating locations. You get a $3 reward just for signing up.

24. Steak ‘n Shake

Steak ‘n Shake provides you with a $5 reward for every $50 that you spend. And you get a free shake for signing up.

25. Glory Days Grill

Glory Days Grill has a rewards program called the Victory Club that gives you points. Every time you reach 50 points, you can get $5 off your next visit. Plus, you get a free buffalo chicken dip just for signing up and a free dessert on your birthday. And if you spend $200 every six months, you’ll become an MVP member and this offers extra benefits, such as increased points for every dollar that you spend.

26. HuHot Mongolian Grill

Earn points that you can redeem for a free appetizer or dessert from HuHot Mongolian Grill.

27. Jersey Mike’s Subs

Jersey Mike’s Subs will give you points for every purchase that you can put towards a free sub of your choice.

28. QDOBA

QDOBA is another restaurant that gives you points on purchases that you can redeem for free food. There are also membership tiers, and the more you order, the more points you’ll earn. So, you get free food faster.

29. Starbucks

Starbucks has a loyalty program known as Starbucks Rewards (review) that you can sign up for. You can earn free food and drinks when you spend cash at the coffee chain.

30. Marble Slab

Get a $5 reward once you sign up for Marble Slab’s Slab Happy Rewards and make your first purchase. You can earn 1 point for every $1 that you spend and get $5 off for every 50 points that you earn. You can also enjoy sweet treats and rewards during special holidays, birthdays, and anniversaries.

31. BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse will give you a free Pizookie when you sign up and, on your birthday too! You can also earn points on your purchases and when you reach 100 points, you get a $10 reward. And you get access to exclusive deals and offers as well. Just join the restaurant’s Premier Rewards Plus Program.

32. Juice it Up

Juice It Up will give you a free classic smoothie when you sign up for its rewards program and make a $10 purchase. Once you’re a member of the program, you can earn points. Every 50 points, you get a $5 reward that you can spend at the store.

33. TGI Fridays

TGI Fridays has a rewards program called Fridays Rewards where you can earn points that you can redeem for free food. For each $1 that you spend, you earn 1 point. You also get a free dessert on your birthday. And you can redeem coupons. You can also get 10% off your next order if you sign up for texts from TGI Fridays.

34. Boston’s Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar

Boston’s Gourmet Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar has a rewards program called MyBoston’s.

As a member of the program, you earn points on your purchases. Once you have earned 100 points, you get a $15 voucher. You can earn double points on Sundays.

For joining, you can get a free individual Gourmet Pizza after your first visit. You can also get a free flatbread on your birthday. Plus, on your MyBoston’s anniversary, you’ll get $5 off orders that are worth $25 or more.

35. Daphne’s California Greek Restaurant

Another restaurant that offers free food is Daphne’s California Greek Restaurant. The restaurant has a rewards program called the Pita Points Rewards Club that gives you a point for every dollar that you spend. When you reach 100 points, you get a $5 reward. And, on your birthday, you receive a $5 rewards credit.

36. Genghis Grill

Genghis Grill has a rewards program called Genghis Rewards that gives you free food. You get a free appetizer or dessert with sign up, and a free gift on your birthday.

As a member, you earn 5 points for every dollar that you spend. On Mondays, you get 10 points per dollar spent. Once you’ve earned 750 points, you’ll get a $10 reward. Plus, you get exclusive offers and discounts.

37. P.F. Chang’s

P.F. Chang’s has loyalty program called P.F. Chang’s Rewards that gives you points that you can redeem for free food. You earn 10 points for every dollar that you spend. Once you earn 2,000 points, you get a free entrée reward. Just for becoming a P.F. Chang’s Rewards member, you’ll receive 1,000 points. Also, you get the opportunity to order new menu items before anyone else.

38. Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill

Smokey Bones Bar and Fire Grill has a loyalty program called the Bones Club Loyalty program.

You will need to go to your local restaurant and ask for a Bones Club card or sign up for the restaurant’s card-less Bones Club loyalty program.

As a member of the loyalty club, you earn 1 point for every dollar that you spend.

Once you reach 100 points, you get a $10 reward. You can also get $10 off your next order of $25 or more just for signing up. Get a free dessert on your birthday and get emails with coupons, offers, and more.

39. Which Wich

Get a free regular 7” Wich for every 75 reward points you accumulate with Which Wich Vibe Club Rewards. You also get a free Wich on your birthday and a free drink just for joining.

40. Noodles & Company

Noodles & Company offers a rewards program, called Noodles Rewards, where you can earn points on purchases that you can redeem for free food and drinks. There are three tiers available, and as you move through the tiers, you earn more points for each $1 that you spend!

41. Buffalo Wild Wings

Join Blazin’ Rewards, the loyalty program from Buffalo Wild Wings, and you’ll earn points on purchases that you can redeem for free food! And you get free birthday wings.

42. Schlotzsky’s

Join Schlotzsky’s rewards and you’ll earn points that you can redeem for free food, like cookies, chips, pizza, salad, and sandwiches.

43. Taco John’s

Get a free Beef Meat & Potato Burrito just for downloading the Taco John’s app. You can also earn a punch for any pre-tax purchase of over $5. When you get 8 punches, you get a free Combo Meal. You can also manage your account online if you don’t have a smartphone.

44. Red Lobster

When you download the My Red Lobster Rewards app, you’ll earn points on purchases that you can redeem for free food. You get 75 bonus points just for signing up, and you even get a birthday coupon that you can use to get free food.

45. Auntie Anne’s

Earn 10 points for every dollar you spend when you sign up for My Pretzel Perks at Auntie Anne’s. When you get 250 points, you get a free pretzel. You also get a special reward on your birthday.

46. Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A offers a rewards program called One. When you make purchases online or through the Chick-fil-A app, you earn points that you can redeem for free food. There are tiers to the rewards program, and as you move up these tiers, you’ll earn more points for each dollar you spend. You also get a free birthday reward.

47. Quiznos

With the Quiznos Toasty Points Loyalty app, you earn 1 point for every $1 you spend. You can redeem points for menu items like subs and combos.

48. Bojangles E-Club

Sign up for the Bojangles E-Club and you’ll get a coupon for a free 1/2 gallon of Legendary Iced Tea with purchase and a free Bo-Berry Biscuit with purchase every year on your birthday.

49. El Pollo Loco

With Loco Rewards, a loyalty program from El Pollo Loco, you earn 1 point for every $1 that you spend. When you get 50 points, you can get $5 off. And, you also get a birthday reward and special offers throughout the year. Now, you can sign up on the website, but if you join Loco Rewards through the app, then you can get free chips and guacamole (does not include tax) when you sign up!

50. California Pizza Kitchen

Join CPK Rewards, which is a loyalty program from California Pizza Kitchen, and you’ll get a free small plate. Once you’re signed up, you’ll earn 1 point for every $1 that you spend. And you get a free dessert on your birthday, as well as special offers throughout the year.

51. Cicis

Get the MyCicis app, scan your receipts from Cicis, and once you have 5 visits (a qualifying visit is a purchase of $7 or more), you’ll earn free pizza.

52. McAlistser’s Deli

McAlister’s Deli has a rewards program called McAlister’s Rewards, which gives you points on purchases. You can redeem your points for free menu items like kid’s meals (so your kids eat free), beverages, sides, soup, desserts, and entrées. Plus, you get special offers and a birthday treat.

53. Sonic Drive-In

With the Sonic Drive-In app, you get half price drinks and slushies whenever you order ahead in the app. And you get monthly app rewards, like free drinks, and a free small classic shake on your birthday.

54. Wendy’s

Wendy’s has a loyalty program called Wendy’s Rewards. You can join the program and get points when you spend money at the restaurant. Points can be redeemed for free menu items.

55. Taco Bell

Taco Bell has a new rewards program called Taco Bell Rewards, which gives you points when you order food through the app. You can redeem points for free food. Plus, you get free food just for signing up and a free drink on your birthday.

56. Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery

Join My Perkins from Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery, and you’ll get a free gift on your birthday! You’ll get a coupon for 20% off just for signing up, and you’ll also get emails about promotions and special offers.

57. Zaxby’s

Join Zaxby’s Zax Fanz Club to get rewards and free stuff. You can get promotions via email and/or text.

58. Ruby Tuesday

Sign up for the Ruby Tuesday email club and get a free appetizer with a purchase of one adult entrée. You also get a free Garden Bar entrée on your birthday.

59. Golden Corral

Golden Corral has a loyalty program called the Good as Gold Rewards Club. Join to get a free beverage, special birthday offers, coupons, and more.

60. Hardee’s

Sign up for the Hardee’s email list and you’ll get a coupon for free small fries and a small drink with purchase of any Western Bacon Cheeseburger. You also get coupons delivered right to your inbox.

61. Denny’s

Sign up for Denny’s Rewards, and you’ll get 20% off your next visit. And you also get a free birthday gift and deals sent to your inbox.

62. IHOP

IHOP has a rewards program called MYHOP. Join MYHOP and you’ll get free pancakes just for signing up, on your birthday, and on your anniversary of joining the program. You’ll also receive special offers.

63. Arby’s

Get free fries and a soft drink with any signature sandwich purchase when you sign up for Arby’s email list.

64. O’Charley’s

O-Charley’s has a loyalty program called the O’Club. You’ll get a free appetizer when you complete your O’Club registration. And you also get a free birthday gift. Plus, you get deals sent right to your inbox.

65. Taco Cabana

Join the Taco Cabana loyalty program, called MYTC, and you’ll get a free small quesadilla after your first purchase. You’ll also earn points on purchases, and for every 75 points earned, you get a $5 reward. You also get a reward on your birthday! And you’ll get details on exclusive offers.

66. Blimpie

Join the Blimpie EClub, and you’ll get a free reg sub with the purchase of a sub and drink. You’ll also receive exclusive coupons.

67. Maggiano’s

Join the Maggiano’s eClub, and you’ll get $10 off your next visit.

68. El Torito

Join the El Torito Fan Club, and you’ll get a free appetizer with the purchase of one entrée. You’ll also get a free entrée on your birthday.

69. Fazoli’s

Join Fazoli’s Rewards, and you can get a free order of pepperoni pizza breadsticks with a drink purchase. As a member of the rewards program, you earn points that you can redeem for free food and drinks.

70. Johnny Rockets

Sign up for the Johnny Rockets Rocket eClub and get a free burger with purchase. You’ll also get sent local deals and limited time offers.

71. Logan’s Roadhouse

Get $5 off a purchase of $20 or more on your next visit when you become a Logan’s VIP. You also get sent exclusive offers.

72. LongHorn Steakhouse

Sign up for the LongHorn Steakhouse email club and you’ll get a free appetizer on your next visit with the purchase of an adult entrée. You also get sent special offers.

73. Papa Murphy’s

Earn credits that you can redeem for rewards like free items when you join the Papa Murphy’s MySlice Rewards program.

74. Waffle House

Join the Waffle House Regulars Club, and you’ll get a free order of hashbrowns. As a member, you’ll also get exclusive specials and free coupons sent to your inbox.

75. Del Taco

Join the Del Taco Raving Fan eClub and you can get two free tacos with purchase. You can also get a free regular size Premium Shake on your birthday, and you even get to choose the flavor from vanilla, chocolate, or strawberry. You’ll also get exclusive offers, like coupons, sent right to you.

76. Einstein Bros Bagels

Get a free bagel and schmear with purchase when you join The Shmear Society, which is a loyalty program from Einstein Bros Bagels.

77. Hof’s Hut

Get free gifts on your birthday and anniversary when you sign up for the Hof’s Hut loyalty program called Preferred guest. And you also get sent promotions and special offers catered just to you.

78. Dickey’s Barbecue Pit

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit has a rewards program called Big Yellow Cup Rewards. When you join the program, you’ll earn points on your purchases, and you can redeem these points for free food. Just for joining, you’ll get a free Big Yellow Cup.

79. Carl’s Jr.

Sign up for the Car’s Jr. email list and you’ll get a coupon for free small fries and a small drink with purchase of any Western Bacon Cheeseburger.

You also get coupons delivered right to your inbox.

80. Black Angus Steakhouse

Black Angus Steakhouse has a loyalty program called the Prime Club. Sign up, and you can get a free dessert and a free birthday steak dinner. You also get other exclusive offers.

81. Black Bear Diner

Join the Bear Lovers E-Club at Black Bear Diner, and you’ll get a free meal. And you also get a free meal on your birthday and access to exclusive offers.

82. Boston Market

Boston Market has a rewards club called Rotisserie Rewards. Join this club, and you can get a free individual meal with any $10 purchase. You’ll also get coupons and special offers sent right to you.

83. El Chico

Join the El Chico eClub or mobile club, and you can get a free appetizer of your choice. You also get access to exclusive offers.

84. Famous Dave’s

You can download the Famous Dave’s app and you’ll earn points on purchases that you can redeem for free food. Once you reach 100 points, you get a $10 reward. You also get a free burger or sandwich with a purchase just for signing up. There’s also a text club and an email club called the Famous Nation, which you can also join to receive special offers.

85. Gold Star Chili

Sign up for the Gold Star Chili eClub, and you’ll get a free Regular 3-Way. You’ll also get deals sent right to you!

86. Yogurtland

Sign up for Yogurtland Real Rewards and you’ll get free yogurt. You can also get free yogurt on your birthday. You can also earn points on purchases that you can redeem for a free yogurt.

87. bd’s Mongolian Grill

Join the bd’s Mongolian Grill eClub to get $5 off your next visit, a free meal on your birthday, and special coupons and discounts. Also, if you sign up for the app (details at the bottom of the page linked above), you’ll earn points on your purchases that you can redeem for free food! Plus, you get access to exclusive freebies.

88. Houlihan’s Restaurant and Bar

When you join Houlihan’s email club, you get $10 off. You also get a free entrée on your birthday.

89. Moe’s Southwest Grill

Sign up for Moe’s Rewards and download the app, and you’ll get a free cup of queso. You’ll also get a free burrito on your birthday every year. You’ll also earn 1 point for every dollar you spend and when you reach 100 points, you get a $10 reward to spend how you want.

90. Red Mango

Red Mango has a loyalty program called Red Mango Fanaddict that you can join to get a $2 reward. You can also get a $5 reward on your birthday. And, as a member of the program, you’ll earn points on purchases that you can redeem for free stuff.

91. Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery

Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery has a rewards club called Rock Rewards, which you can join to receive $10 off your next visit. As a member, you’ll earn 1 point for every $1 that you spend. Once you have 100 points, you’ll get $10 off your next visit. You can also get 1 point for every house beer and once you reach 50 points you become a Mug Club Member and drink from the Mug Club Mug.

92. Cotton Patch Café

Get a free appetizer when you join the Cotton Patch Café club. You also get a free dessert on your birthday and a free entrée on your anniversary. And you get sent special offers too.

93. Hard Times Café

Join the Hard Times Café email club, and you’ll receive a free Chili Mac. And, you’ll also get special offers sent to your inbox.

94. Hungry Howie’s

Sign up for the Hungry Howie’s loyalty program, called Howie Rewards, and you can earn free pizza.

95. Earl of Sandwich

Earn points on purchases when you join the Earl of Sandwich loyalty club. You can get $5 off just for signing up. When you earn 50 points, you can get $5 off any purchase.

96. Chipotle

Join Chipotle Rewards and you’ll receive points that you can redeem for free food. And you even get a gift on your birthday.

Other Ways to Get Restaurant Rewards

Okay, so above, I’ve given you lots of ways to get free food from restaurants, cafes, and other eateries. But, getting free food delivery near you directly from restaurants isn’t the only way to get your hands on complimentary stuff. You can also check out the programs below. These all help you to earn yourself some free food!

97. Seated

You could save 30% when you dine out with Seated. This means that you could get 30% of what you spend back on every restaurant reservation! You can get your cashback on a gift card.

98. Drop

Drop gives you points when you shop and eat at restaurants and other eateries, like:

• Krispy Crème
• Starbucks
• Chipotle Mexican Grill
• McDonald’s
• Dunkin’ Donuts

Once you’ve accumulated enough points you can redeem them for gift cards.

To learn more, make sure that you read my review of Drop here.

99. Upromise

If you’re a college student looking to save money, then you should definitely check out Upromise. It’s a rewards program that’s designed for college students and parents who’re looking to save for higher education.

With Upromise, you can earn cashback on groceries, and of course on dining.

Just register a credit or debit card with Upromise, and then go out to eat or order takeout at a participating restaurant location.

Make sure that you use the card that you registered to pay, and you’ll earn 2.5% cashback. You can have your cashback sent to a savings account, use it to pay down student loan debt, or simply request a check.

You can get cashback at more than 10,000 restaurant locations. And, if you pay with the Upromise Mastercard, you get 5% cashback at restaurants.

You’ll get a bonus of $5.29 just for signing up for a Upromise account.

Read my Upromise review here to learn more about the program.

100. iDine

You can earn from 5% to 10% cashback every time you dine out with iDine. Just use the iDine website to find a restaurant nearby, and then just link your credit or debit card. Use that card when you pay for a meal at the restaurant, leave a review of your experience, and you’ll earn cashback.

In order to earn rewards, you’ll need to review your experience within 30 days from the date of the dining experience.

You’ll earn 5% cashback if you spend less than $750 a year, and you’ll earn 10% cashback if you spend more than $750 in a year.  You must also opt in for email notifications from iDine to receive your cashback.

Once you’ve earned $20 in cashback, you’ll get an American Express Reward Card.

Bon Appétit!

Bew sure to bookmark this page so the next time you’re thinking, “I’m hungry, where can I get free food?”, you can quickly come back to it and find restaurants that offer free food near you.

The above places give you pizza, burgers, fries, salsa, guacamole, and much more for free! So give these places a try and if you have any tips for getting free food, please share them with us in the comments section below.