4 Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free in New York City

When you’re a kid, there is such a thing as a free lunch (brunch and even a free dinner, too). So, if you’re looking to take a break from DIY meals, try one of these super family-friendly restaurants where kids eat free for some of the best deals in New York City dining. Feed those hungry mouths for an unbeatable price of $0, while you get a break from playing chef. There is at least one for every day of the week. Chow down!
 

Perch Café and Bar
356 5th Avenue, Park Slope
718-788-2830
Kids eat free on Monday and Thursday evenings, 5-8pm with purchase of any adult entrée or dinner special

At this community-oriented hot spot, kids can score free baked chicken fingers, mac & cheese, a turkey and cheese sandwich, nutella and banana sandwich or PB&J, with a cookie, choice of drink and carrots or broccoli, all when you get one adult entrée. With dinners in the $10-$12 range, and options like Chili Crusted Shrimp and Asparagus and Roasted Potato Quiche, it sounds like a real deal. There are even day and evening events at Perch, like family Sing-a-Longs, live music and Literary Night, which makes the prospect of dinner for two with live entertainment for under $15 in New York, a reality. For a schedule of upcoming events, give them a call before you head over.

Brother Jimmy’s
Midtown West, Murray Hill, Grand Central, UES, UWS
Kids eat free every day, with the purchase of a full priced adult meal

If you’re in the mood for some real St. Louis style BBQ, satisfy your craving by taking the kids for a free trip down South. Visit any Brother Jimmy’s location any day, any time and the kids eat free with your full priced, finger-lickin’ good adult meal. Quesadillas, chicken fingers, popcorn shrimp, nachos, salads, burgers and other BBQ staples are all fair game for the deal.

Kelley & Ping
127 Greene St
(212) 228-1212
Kids under 8 eat free

If you want to branch out from the standard kids meals, this Pan-Asian noodle bar/grocery/teashop might be what you’ve been looking for. There’s a “Thai Silly Salad,” with bean sprouts, tomatoes, cucumber and peanut sauce, “The Yin Yang,” which is a spring roll, chicken satay, veggie dumpling and edamame and plenty of other Asian treats. Adult meals run about $20 but if you can head over for self-serve lunch, you’ll spend even less than that.

EJ’s Luncheonette
447 Amsterdam Ave
212-873-3444
After 4:30pm on Friday and Saturday, 1 child eats free per adult entrée purchase

EJ’s can be a little bit pricey for a diner, but the free kids meal with any adult entrée makes it a more wallet-friendly trip. The portions are large, there’s an outdoor dinning option (if it’s warm enough out) and plenty of other kids running around and having a good time (especially during brunch). The kids meal runs the gamut of diner food, from hot dogs to French toast and grilled cheese to PB&J, with exciting twists like dinosaur-shaped chicken nuggets. Bottom line: it’s a little crowded, but a dependable environment with classic comfort food and breakfast options.

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