Food deals and discounts on coffee, fast food, and fine dining

These food deals (and drink deals) and restaurant dining discounts are available throughout the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. You’ll find offers from local eateries, national chains, and fast-food restaurants. As always, we focus on those with modest prices. We may also feature more expensive options that offer a special meal or savings. Food and drink deals with an expiration date are listed first, followed by those that are available “for a limited time”.

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Always keep in mind that prices and participation can vary–a food deal may not be available at your nearest location. This is because national chains are often franchises that are locally owned and operated. A franchise can sometimes choose whether to participate in a national promotion.

When a minimum order purchase is specified, it is calculated BEFORE taxes, tips, or other fees.

Join the reward or loyalty program at places you frequent most–from coffee stands and casual eateries to fine dining restaurants. Members of loyalty programs get more discounts and deals, some delivered daily to your smartphone app, making it easy to save money on your most visited locations. We have more tips for choosing a restaurant loyalty program to help maximize your savings.

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Our list of dining discounts features local eateries, national chains, and fast food restaurants with modest prices. – DepositPhotos.com

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Food deals with a deadline

NOTE: Not all locations offer the same national promotions. As a result, price and participation may vary. It’s always wise to call ahead for verification in your area. Find more deals across the country at Restaurant Deals – Living On The Cheap.

(Listed in order by deadline)

Taco Bell (multiple Puget Sound locations) is offering a discount on gift cards through December 24. Enjoy an instant savings of 10% on a gift card purchase of $50 or more. The offer applies to both digital and physical gift cards. For maximum savings, buy digital gift cards to avoid shipping fees. The discount applies to any combination of gift card values, as long as the minimum purchase of $50 is met in a single transaction.

Whole Foods Market (Bellevue, Seattle) is helping holiday hosts with gourmet cheese at a discounted price with its annual 12 Days of Cheese Sale. From funky to mild, creamy to crumbly, these cheeses were curated from around the world to add flair to any holiday gathering. From Dec. 13 to 24, get 30% off on a fun variety of cheeses. Amazon Prime members save an extra 10%.

McDonald’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) customers can enjoy FREE medium fries with any purchase of $1 or more, every Friday through Dec. 30 at participating locations. The offer is only valid via Mobile Order & Pay for pick-up in-restaurant or at the drive-thru. To get FREE fries on Friday, open the weekly offer on the app (under “Deals”) and add it to your online order.

Baskin-Robbins’ Celebrate 31 (multiple Puget Sound locations) is offering 31% off all scoops at participating locations every 31st of the month (January, March, May, July, August, October, December). Waffle cones, toppings, and sundaes are excluded from the discount. Plus, on August 31, enjoy buy-one-get-one 50% off pre-packed quarts — in-shop or online. Coupon must be presented inside the Mobile App | Baskin-Robbins and scanned at the time of purchase. (For online orders, use promo code CELEBRATE31 at checkout.)

Wendy’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) 2023 Frosty Key Tag is available for purchase until Jan. 29, 2023 or while supplies last. They often sell out quickly, so don’t wait too long to get one. The tag is $2 and lets you enjoy a FREE Jr. Frosty with any purchase every time you visit Wendy’s from Jan. 1 to Dec. 31, 2023. All you have to do is flash your key tag at checkout. Limit one per transaction, per visit, per key tag. The key tags are available in-restaurant, online, and via the app. To purchase tags in bulk online, click here. Even better, the shipping costs are nominal. (For example, the shipping fee for 20 tags is just $2.) The tag pays for itself in two visits. If you frequent Wendy’s often, you’ll definitely enjoy lots of sweet savings before ringing in 2024. It might be wise to buy one for each family member for maximum savings. Even cooler, the proceeds benefit an important cause: Helping kids find a good, loving family to call home. Eighty-five percent of the proceeds from the sale of the tags goes to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

Find more deals across the country at Restaurant Deals – Living On The Cheap.

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Quick, casual restaurants make dining out affordable and fun! – Depositphotos.com

Food deals “for a limited time”

NOTE: Not all locations offer the same promotions. As a result, price and participation may vary. It’s always wise to call ahead for verification in your area. We strive to keep up with “limited-time offers,” but deals may end without notice.

Find these and more deals across the country at Restaurant Deals – Living On The Cheap.

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Arby’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) two for $7 Everyday Value menu includes popular items. The list of what’s available changes from time to time: 2 for $7 Everyday Value – Nearby For Delivery or Pick Up | Arby’s (arbys.com)

Burger King (multiple Puget Sound locations) $6 Your Way Deal gives customers the choice of two popular sandwiches, along with Chicken Fries and more fries. No coupon or app necessary.

Del Taco (Federal Way, Lacey) Dollar Deals Menu offers 20 items under $2 at participating locations. The line-up includes everything necessary to piece together a perfect little inexpensive snack, lunch, or dinner.

Denny’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) has introduced a new All Day Value Menu starting at just $5.99 featuring 10 different meals, including breakfasts, sandwich combos, and dinner plates to enjoy any time of day or night.

Domino’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) For a limited time, Domino’s is offering 20% off all items at menu price — online only. To get the savings, you must first select the special offer (on the Domino’s homepage) before ordering. The discount is based off the menu prices of your order—be sure to read the other fine print. If you miss this deal, Domino’s continues to offer its popular $7.99 Carryout Special every day.

Melting Pot (Bellevue, Spokane, Tacoma) Best Fondue Friends Forever deal happens every Wednesday (aka Friendsday). Enjoy a 3- and 4-course menu or a 4-course meal by adding an entrée, plus signature drink specials.

Olive Garden (multiple Puget Sound locations). Enjoy an extra take-home entrée for just $6. Pick up enough entrées for the whole family to enjoy at home. Choose from Fettuccine Alfredo, Five Cheese Ziti al Forno, Spaghetti with Meat Sauce and Stuffed Fettuccine Alfredo.

Panera Bread Unlimited Sip Club (8 Puget Sound locations) includes your beverage of choice (coffee, tea, lemonade, fountain drinks) in any size at any time with unlimited refills when you’re in the café. You must be a member of the restaurant’s MyPanera rewards program to participate. The program (starts at $10.99). If you live or work nearby and already enjoy one or more beverages a week, it could easily pay for the subscription plus additional savings in your pocket.

Pizza Hut (multiple Puget Sound locations) is offering its popular Triple Treat Box for a limited time at participating locations — starting at $24.99. You can upgrade the pizzas at an additional cost. At regular price, the box includes about $40 worth of food, so it definitely has big savings all wrapped up.

Popeyes! (multiple Puget Sound locations) is celebrating 50-year Golden Anniversary with a special on golden chicken. For a limited time, get five (5) pieces of chicken for just $6.99 at participating locations. The offer is available only at popeyes.com or in the app. Not valid for delivery. Plus, for a limited time, one of the chain’s most popular and unique sides is back on the menu — Cajun Rice. (The side was discontinued in 2021.)

Red Lobster (Lynnwood, Silverdale, Federal Way, Tacoma) has a different deal every weekday, priced from $14-$30/pp. The most affordable ones are Throw Back Thursday and Fish Fryday.

Red Robin (multiple Puget Sound locations) $10 GOURMET MEAL DEAL is available for a limited time. Choose one of three burgers with Bottomless Steak Fries AND your choice of beverage. Dine-in only.

Sonic Drive-In (multiple Puget Sound locations) offers specials every day, especially when you order online or in their app. Our favorite is 50% off cheeseburgers every Tuesday from 5 p.m. to closing.

Starbucks Rewards (multiple Puget Sound locations) members (free to join) earn stars for FREE drinks or food.

Subway is offering a buy-one-get-one 50% off Footlong sub (of equal or lesser value) for a limited time via Subway’s site or app using promo code BOGO50.

Taco Bell (multiple Puget Sound locations) offers a Cravings Value Menu every day at participating locations, with select menu items priced from $1 to $5, such as tacos, burritos, and combo meals. The line-up changes periodically, so double-check the menu options at your restaurant.

Wendy’s (multiple Puget Sound locations) $5 Biggie Bag is a full-meal-deal that includes choice of sandwich plus fries, nuggets, and beverage.

Find more deals across the country at Restaurant Deals – Living On The Cheap.

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