Delivery app promo codes, chain restaurant hacks, and 8 strategies to eat for less.
Pro tip: Check DoorDash promo page weekly. "DASHPASS" often gives free trial. Chase credit card holders get free DashPass.
Best for: Widest restaurant selection in most areas
Pro tip: Uber One members get exclusive promo codes. Check the "Offers" tab in the app for restaurant-specific deals.
Best for: Integration with Uber rides — one membership covers both
Pro tip: Amazon Prime members get FREE Grubhub+ membership. Student discount available through StudentBeans.
Best for: Amazon Prime members (free Grubhub+ included)
Pro tip: Chase Sapphire and Amex Platinum include Instacart credits. Check your credit card benefits.
Best for: Grocery delivery from multiple stores
Pro tip: Use Uber Eats promo codes — they work for Postmates orders too.
Best for: Late-night delivery (24/7 in many areas)
App deals daily: $1 any size fries, BOGO, free items with $1 purchase
Free item every visit through the app rewards program
Stars program: free drinks, birthday reward, double-star days
App offers: $1 items, free Frosty with purchase, BOGO deals
Rewards program + app-exclusive deals. Free item on signup.
Royal Perks: free Whopper on signup, earn crowns for free food
Rewards program: free chips & guac on signup, birthday reward
Mix & Match $6.99 each. Piece of the Pie rewards: free pizza after 6 orders
MVP Rewards: earn tokens for free subs. Footlong pass deals.
Unlimited Sip Club ($11.99/mo): unlimited drinks. MyPanera rewards for free food.
Chick-fil-A, McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Taco Bell, Starbucks — all have apps with exclusive deals, free items, and points programs. The McDonald's app alone can save $3-5 per visit.
Sign up for rewards programs at 20+ restaurants and get free meals all month. Denny's, IHOP, Starbucks, Baskin-Robbins, and Firehouse Subs all give birthday freebies.
Buy $25 restaurant gift certificates for $4-10. Restrictions apply (minimum purchase, dine-in only), but the savings are real.
Groupon consistently has 40-60% off restaurant deals. Great for trying new places at half price.
Skip the $5-10 in delivery fees and service charges. Most apps offer pickup-only promo codes too.
Chase Sapphire (3x on dining), Amex Gold (4x on dining), Capital One SavorOne (3% on dining) — your credit card can earn you 3-4% back on every restaurant visit.
Most restaurants offer 30-50% off appetizers and drinks during happy hour (typically 3-6 PM). Some have late-night happy hours too.
Many restaurants offer "kids eat free" on specific nights. Denny's (Tues), IHOP (varies), Applebee's (varies). Call ahead to confirm.