The Complete Kids Eat Free Guide for Springfield, MO

Feeding six kids at a restaurant can feel like paying a second mortgage. That's why I keep a running list of every kids-eat-free (and almost-free) deal in the 417 — and I'm sharing the whole thing with you. Bookmark this one, mamas. 💛
Important: Deals change! Restaurants update promos, stop them, or change the fine print. Always call ahead or check the restaurant's Facebook page before you load up the minivan.

MONDAY

  • Pasta Express — Multiple Springfield locations
    Mondays 3–9 PM, kids under 12 eat free with each adult entrée purchased. Dine-in only. Toasted ravioli for free? Yes please.
  • Springfield Brewing Company — 301 S. Market Ave., downtown
    Free kids meal with each adult meal purchased on Mondays, ages 12 and under. The house-made root beer is a hit with my crew.
  • Amigos Mexican Restaurant — 2259 S. Campbell Ave.
    All day Monday, kids 10 and under eat free with each adult entrée.
  • Rebar Kitchen & Taproom — 2902 S. Campbell Ave.
    All day Monday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Palm and Paddle — 2515 S. Campbell Ave.
    All day Monday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • The Roost Bar & Grill — 4216 S. Cox Rd., 2025 W. Sunshine, Republic
    Monday 6 PM to close, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Village Inn — Springfield, Republic & Ozark locations
    Mondays, kids 9 and under eat free with each adult entrée.

TUESDAY

  • Big Whiskey's — Multiple locations across the 417
    Tuesdays 5–9 PM, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only. My kids fight over the mini corn dogs.
  • Prima's Mexican Kitchen — 3662 S. Glenstone Ave. & Ozark
    All day Tuesday, kids 10 and under eat free with each adult entrée. Dine-in only. Pairs perfectly with their Taco Tuesday specials.
  • Ruby Tuesday — 2725 N. Glenstone Ave.
    Tuesdays 5 PM to close AND all day Friday, kids eat free with a full-priced adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • HuHot Mongolian Grill — 2825 S. Glenstone Ave.
    All day Tuesday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée, ages 10 and under. Dine-in only. (Plus kids 3 and under eat free EVERY day!)
  • Pizza Ranch — 2825 S. Glenstone Ave.
    All day Tuesday, kids 10 and under eat free with each adult entrée.
  • Denny's — 4760 S. Campbell Ave.
    Tuesdays 4–10 PM, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Coyote's Adobe Cafe — 807 N. Main St., Nixa
    Tuesdays 5–8 PM, one free kids meal for kids 12 and under with each adult entrée. Nixa location only.
  • Bistro 160 — 1897 N. State Hwy. CC, Nixa
    Tuesdays, 50% off kids meals with an adult entrée, ages 10 and under.
  • Village Inn — Springfield, Republic & Ozark locations
    Tuesdays, kids 9 and under eat free with each adult entrée.
  • Palm and Paddle — 2515 S. Campbell Ave.
    All day Tuesday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.

WEDNESDAY

  • Mexican Villa — All locations
    All day Wednesday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Kids drink included. The kids meals come with ice cream for dessert — my crew's favorite part.
  • Whole Hog Cafe — 224 W. Sunshine St. & 2731 N. Glenstone Ave.
    Wednesdays 5 PM to close, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only. Award-winning BBQ and kids build their own plates.
  • Cabos Bonitos Grill & Cantina — 3637 E. Sunshine St.
    Every Wednesday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Andy B's — 1127 E. Battlefield Rd.
    All day Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat free with every $9+ menu purchase. Bowling + laser tag + free dinner = the ultimate midweek win.
  • Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe — 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville
    All day Wednesday, kids 12 and under eat free with an adult entrée of $5.99+. Dine-in only.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings — 900 E. Battlefield Rd.
    Wednesdays 5 PM to close, kids 12 and under get a half-price kids meal with an adult entrée.
  • Bistro 160 — 1897 N. State Hwy. CC, Nixa
    Wednesdays, 50% off kids meals with an adult entrée, ages 10 and under.
  • Palm and Paddle — 2515 S. Campbell Ave.
    All day Wednesday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Boone's BBQ Barn — 5260 S. Scenic Ave., Bolivar
    Wednesdays, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.

THURSDAY

  • Double E Burger & Ice Cream Shoppe — 339 Kentling Ave., Highlandville
    All day Thursday, kids 12 and under eat free with an adult entrée of $5.99+. Dine-in only.
  • The Catfish Cafe — 1210 S. Ash St., Buffalo
    Thursdays 4–8 PM, one free kids meal with each adult entrée. Dine-in only.

SATURDAY

  • Rosie Jo's Cafe — 1711 S. 15th St., Ozark
    All day Saturday, kids 10 and under eat free with each adult entrée.

SUNDAY

  • King's Asian Chef — 1336 N. Glenstone Ave.
    All day Sunday, one free kids meal with each adult entrée or combo. Dine-in only.
  • Dickey's Barbecue Pit — Nixa & 1360 E. Republic Rd.
    All day Sunday, one free kids meal with every $15 adult entrée. Dine-in only.
  • Buffalo Wild Wings — 900 E. Battlefield Rd.
    Sundays 5 PM to close, kids 12 and under get a half-price kids meal with an adult entrée.

EVERY SINGLE DAY

  • HuHot Mongolian Grill — 2825 S. Glenstone Ave.
    Kids 3 and under eat free every day. Dine-in only.
  • Incredible Pizza — 2850 S. Campbell Ave.
    Kids 3 and younger eat free every day — and the games are right there.
  • Golden Corral — 2020 E. Primrose St.
    Ages 3 and under eat free with an adult meal purchase, every day.

WEEKENDS

  • Qdoba — All locations
    Every weekend, kids 12 and under get a half-price kids meal with each adult entrée.
Know a kids-eat-free deal I missed? Message me on Facebook and I'll add it! And remember — call ahead, because these deals can change without notice.

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