As you might guess, kids can only eat free at restaurants with the purchase of an adult meal or entree, so ask your server for details. Call to confirm prices, dates, and times before you head out. 

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Crosby's Kitchen is an ideal destination for hungry kids.

Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free Every Day

1. Crosby’s Kitchen — Lakeview

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Kids eat free every day from 4pm to 6pm at this super family-friendly rotisserie destination, designed with parents in mind from the stroller valet to the bathroom sink step stools.

2. Fogo de Chao — River North

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Kids younger than 6 always eat free at the bustling Brazilian steakhouse chain, and kids 7-12 are half-price every day.

3. Frasca Pizzeria and Wine Bar — Roscoe Village

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Weather permitting, sit outside on the patio and enjoy pizza, pasta, and salads. Your kid’s meal (which includes a scoop of ice cream!) is free every day from 4:30pm to 6 pm.

4. Smoke Daddy — Wicker Park and Wrigleyville

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Owned by the same restaurant group as Frasca and Crosby’s, Smoke Daddy is a delicious spot to get your barbecue fix. The giant Wrigleyville location serves kids free every day from 11:30am to 6:30pm, while at the Wicker Park location kids eat free from 3pm to 6pm daily.

5. Tuco and Blondie — Southport

Daily
Another fun, family-friendly spot from the same owners as Frasca, Crosby’s, and Smoke Daddy, Tuco and Blondie's upscale Mexican menu for adults includes short rib tacos and portobello enchiladas. Small fries eat free from the kids' menu every day from 4:30pm to 6pm.

6. IHOP – Various Locations

Kids 12 and under eat free 4-10pm every day with the purchase of an adult entree. Most locations honor this deal, but you may want to check online or call ahead of time to confirm.

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Enjoy a Chicago restaurant meal without paying for a kid's meal. Photo courtesy of Wilde Bar and Restaurant 

Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Weeknights

7. Chop Shop — Wicker Park

Monday through Friday
Housed in a converted warehouse with a live music space, an in-house prime butcher, and a stylishly casual vibe, Chop Shop somehow combines everything awesome about Chicago under one roof. Plus, kids eat free here every weeknight from 5pm to 7pm.

8. Parlay — Lincoln Park

Tuesdays
Kids eat free on Tuesday nights at this Lincoln Park sports bar, which offers a tasty pub-grub menu of sandwiches, pizzas, and wings.

9. Uncommon Ground — Lakeview and Edgewater

Monday through Wednesday
Local and sustainably sourced ingredients star in the delicious menus at both locations, and kids eat free from 5pm to 6:30pm on weeknights.

10. Wilde Bar and Restaurant — Lakeview

Monday through Thursday
This homey tavern serves kids free on weeknights from 4:30pm to 6:30pm, with gluten-free options and a satisfying menu for grown-ups, too.

11. Wishbone — West Loop

Tuesdays
On Tuesdays from 5pm to 9pm, kids eat free at Wishbone, a Southern food standby that recently moved to a new location. A favorite option on the kids’ menu here is the “Rabbit Patch” — three sides plus cornbread. Keep an eye on its event calendar for family nights with movie screenings, too.

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Kids can enjoy free Sunday brunch at Pinstripes. Photo courtesy of Pinstripes

Chicago Restaurants Where Kids Eat Free on Weekends

12. Pinstripes — Streeterville

Sundays
Kids 5 and younger eat free at Sunday brunch at this fun, downtown space, where bowling and bocce games are also on the menu.

13. Pizzeria Serio — Lakeview

Sundays
Brick-oven pies, pasta, and sammies make this a cozy spot to round off your weekend, and on Sunday nights kids eat free.

14. Moretti's — Multiple Chicago locations

Mondays
At Moretti's kids eat free every Monday night. With the purchase of an adult meal, kids can eat free every Monday. Choose from Italian staples and kid-friendly favorites such as pizza and pasta.