Are you wondering where Kids Eat Free in Charlotte, NC?
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This list of Charlotte-area restaurants offers free or discounted kids’ meal deals on various days of the week, so you won’t have to cook dinner!
Quick Links for Charlotte, NC Kids Eat Free deals on the specific day you are looking for!
Note: Restaurants frequently alter their promotions and many of these restaurants have multiple locations. We encourage you to check with the location you are visiting beforehand to confirm that the promotional deal is still active. Update for 2026.
Kids Eat Free Sunday
Zapatas
Offer: Free kids’ menu meal with the purchase of an adult entree.
Confirmed with 8927 J M Keynes Drive, Charlotte location.
Age: One free child per kid
Time: All day
Locations:
15105 John J Delaney Dr, Charlotte, NC 28277
8927 J M Keynes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28262
9905 NC Hwy.73 West Catawba Avenue, Suite 102. Cornelius, NC 28031
Visit Zapatas Mexican Cantina Website
Suffolk Punch Brewing South Park
Offer: Kids eat free on Sundays from 4 pm to 9 pm with purchase of $15 or more
Age: 12 and under
Time: 4 pm to 9 pm
Locations:
Southpark: 4400 Sharon Rd., Unit G23D Charlotte, NC 28211
South End: 2911 Griffith St. Charlotte, NC 28203
Visit Suffolk Punch Brewing Website
Slim Chickens
Offer: $1.99 Kid’s Meal with the purchase of any adult meal
Age: Usually under 12, contact them directly.
Time: All Day
Locations:
948 Concord Parkway N, Concord, NC 28027
5535 Prosperity Ridge Road, Charlotte, NC 28269
5118 Old Charlotte Highway, Indian Trail, NC 28110
415 Mercantile Place, Fort Mill, SC 29715
Slim Chickens Website
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant
Offer: Kids eat for 50% off with an adult combo purchase.
Age: 12 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
1001 E W.T. Harris Boulevard Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28213
10707 Park Road, Charlotte, NC 28210
9623 E Independence Fwy S, Matthews, NC 28105
Monterrey Mexican Restaurant Website
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Kids Eat Free Monday
VooDoo Wing Co.
Offer: Kids eat free on Mondays
Age: 10 and under
Time: 5 pm-9 pm
Locations: 1646 Highway 160, Suite 106, Fort Mill, SC, United States, South Carolina
Cabos Mexican Cuisine & Cantina
Offer: Kids meals are half-priced on Mondays.
Age: 12 and under
Time: All day
Location: 6676 Carmel Road, Charlotte NC 28226
Cabo’s Mexican Cuisine & Cantina Website
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Three Amigos Mexican Kitchen and Cantina
Offer: Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entree.
Age: 12 and under
Time: 4pm to close
Locations:
2917 Central Avenue A, Charlotte, NC 28205
7741 Colony Road Suite A 1, Charlotte, NC 28205
Three Amigos Mexican Kitchen and Cantina Website
Afton Tavern
Offer: Kids eat free Monday night with a paying adult
Age: 12 & Under
Time: All day
Location: 355 John Galt Way, Concord, NC 28027
Afton Tavern Website
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Offer: Kids eat free Monday-Thursday from the kids’ menu with an adult entree purchase.
Age: 12 & under
Time: Monday through Thursday, all day until 10 pm
Location: 911 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille Website
Fresh Off the Grill
Offer: One free kids meal for every adult meal purchased ($5 minimum).
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: Monday and Tuesday 4 pm to 9 pm
Locations:
5303 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
9900 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
Fresh Off the Grill Website
Denny’s
Offer: Kids eat free with an adult entree of $6 or more. Valid at participating restaurants and you can get up to two free kids entrees. Dine in only.
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: All day every day
Location: 4541 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Denny’s Website
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse
Offer: Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Age: 12 and under
Time: All day
Note: 1 free kid’s meal per $12 in adult purchases. Dine-in only. Limit 1 child per adult. Check their weekly specials for changes and updates.
Locations:
4435 Park Rd, Charlotte, NC 28209 (Mondays & Wednesdays)
14015 Conlan Circle, Charlotte, NC 28277 (Wednesdays & Thursdays)
610 Williamson Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117 (Mondays)
Duckworth’s Grill & Taphouse Website
Duckworth Website
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Kids Eat Free Tuesday
Johnny Roger’s BBQ and Burger
Offer: Kids eat free all day with the purchase of an adult meal. Good at either location.
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
3709 Concord Parkway South, Concord
Gibson Mill Market, 305 McGill Avenue, above High Branch Brewing Co.
Johnny Roger’s BBQ and Burger Website
Find out more about Gibson Mill Market. They have a small arcade which makes kids eat free family dinner that much more fun!
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Denny’s
Offer: Kids eat free with an adult entree of $6 or more. Valid at participating restaurants and you can get up to two free kids entrees. Dine in only.
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: All day every day
Location: 4541 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Denny’s Website
Carolina Ale House
Offer: Kids eat for 0.99 on Tuesday nights
Age: Kids 10 and under
Time: Tuesdays from 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Location: 7404 Waverly Walk Ave I-1, Charlotte, NC 28277
Carolina Ale House Website
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Offer: Kids eat free Monday-Thursday from the kid’s menu with an adult entree purchase.
Age: 12 & under
Time: Monday through Friday all day until 10 pm
Location: 911 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille Website
Hawthornes NY Pizza & Bar
Offer: Every Tuesday KIDS EAT FREE at every location with the purchase of an adult meal.
Age: 10 and under
Time: All day
- Location: 8420 Rea Road, Charlotte, NC 28277
- 4100 Suit A Carme Road, Charlotte, NC 28226
- 14205, 4 Reese Blvd. Suite E2, Huntersville, NC 28078
- 427 E. Statesville Avenue, Mooresville, NC 28115
- 25 N. Union Street, Concord, NC 28025
- 5814 Highland Shoppes Drive, Charlotte, NC 28269
- 1701 East 7th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
- 6215 Old Post Road Suite 101, Charlotte, NC 28212
- 7319 Matthews Mint Hill Road, Mint Hill, NC 28227
- 1515 S. Tryon Street Suite 104, Charlotte, NC 28203
Hawthornes NY Pizza & Bar’s website
Fresh Off the Grill
Offer: One free kids meal for every adult meal purchased ($5 minimum).
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: Monday and Tuesday 4:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Locations:
5303 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
9900 Poplar Tent Road, Concord, NC
Fresh Off the Grill Website
Mac’s Speed Shop
Offer: Starting at 5 pm, get a kid’s meal for $2.49 with the purchase of an adult entree.
Age: Kids 10 and under
Time: Tuesdays at 5:00 pm
Locations: 8021 Concord Mills Boulevard, Concord, NC 28027
Mac’s Speed Shop Website
McAlister’s Deli
Offer: Kids eat for $0.99 on Tuesday nights with the purchase of an adult meal.
Age: 12 and under
Time: Tuesdays after 5 p.m.
Note: Available at all Charlotte-area locations except the Overstreet location in Uptown Charlotte.
Locations: Multiple Charlotte-area locations (call to confirm; the Overstreet location in Uptown Charlotte does not participate)
McAlister’s Deli Website
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Kids Eat Free Wednesday
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Ikea
Offer: Get two free kids entrees when you buy one adult entree
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: All day
Location: 8300 Ikea Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28262
IKEA Charlotte Website
CiCi’s Pizza
Offer: Kids eat $5.99 every day
Age: Kids under 10
Time: All day
Locations:
10900 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28213
1804 Windsor Square Dr, Matthews, NC 28105
CiCi’s Pizza Website
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ
Offer: Kids eat free on Wednesdays when you purchase an adult meal
Age: Kids under 10
Time: All day
Location: 282 South Sharon Amity Road Suite 336-A, Charlotte NC 28211
Crave Hot Dogs & BBQ Facebook
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Offer: Kids eat free Monday-Thursday from the kid’s menu with an adult entree purchase.
Age: 12 & under
Time: Monday through Friday all day until 10:00 pm
Location: 911 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille Website
Sabor Latin Street Grill
Offer: Kids eat for $0.99 cents on Wednesdays with a purchase of an adult meal
Age: 12 & under
Time: All day
Locations: They have 17 locations across Charlotte, NC
Sabor Latin Grill Website
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Kids Eat Free Thursday
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille
Offer: Kids eat free Monday-Thursday from the kid’s menu with an adult entree purchase.
Age: 12 & under
Time: Monday through Friday all day until 10:00 pm
Location: 911 E Morehead Street, Charlotte, NC 28204
Dilworth Neighborhood Grille Website
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Kids Eat Free Friday
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
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Kids Eat Free Saturday
Golden Corral
Offer: Kids under 3 eat free from the buffet every day with an adult purchase.
Age: 3 and under
Time: All day
Locations:
7701 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28262
11025 East Independence Boulevard Matthews, NC 28105
2300 East Franklin Boulevard, Gastonia, NC 28054
1540 US Highway 29 North Concord, NC 28025
2370 Cherry Road Rock Hill, SC 29732
2507 West Roosevelt Boulevard Monroe, NC 28110
120 Gallery Center Drive Mooresville, NC 28117
1712 East Dixon Boulevard Shelby, NC 28152
1053 Lenoir Rhyne Boulevard Hickory, NC 28602
Golden Corral Charlotte Locations Website
Denny’s
Offer: Kids eat free with an adult entree of $6 or more. Valid at participating restaurants and you can get up to two free kids entrees. Dine in only.
Age: Kids 12 and under
Time: All day every day
Location: 4541 Sunset Rd, Charlotte, NC 28216
Denny’s Website
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