Dining in the Bay Area doesn't come cheap, unless you happen to be a kid. There is such a thing as a free (or cheap) food if you know where and when to go. Fortunately I do and I am happy to share it with you. Bon petit appetit.

Monday's

Casa Orozco, Dublin & Livermore, one free children's meal with purchase of adult diner.

Crepevine Restaurant, Multiple Locations, 4-10pm, free dining for kids 10 and under with the purchase of regular price adult entrée.

Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, San Francisco, One child’s pasta dish per adult entree 5-7pm.

Heritage Eats, Walnut Creek, Free Kids Meal when you purchase an Adult Meal after 4pm. Must be 12 years & younger.

Rigolo, San Francisco, after 4pm with purchase of adult meals.

Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon, Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Popcorn is always free!

Toast Novato, Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 pm - February 2020 special only.

Tuesday's

Amicis, Multiple Locations, Kids Eat Free on Tuesdays, 5 pm -Close.

Applebee’s, Multiple Locations, Kids ages 12 and under eat free with a full price entrée.

Black Bear Diner, Multiple Locations, Teddy Bear Tuesdays- Kids Bring in A teddy bear and they Eat Free!

Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack, San Francisco, One child’s pasta dish per adult entree, 5-7pm.

IKEA, Multiple Locations, Get up to two kids meals ages 12 and under with purchase of one adult entree.

Range Cafe, San Rafael, One Kid's Menu item free with one adult entrée purchase.

Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon, Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Popcorn is always free!

Squat & Gobble, Free child’s entree with the purchase of an adult meal.

Toast Novato, Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 pm - February 2020 special only.

Wednesday’s

Artesano, San Francisco, Kids 12 and Under Eat Free after 4 PM, one free kids meal with each adult entrée purchase.

Celia’s by the Beach, San Francisco, 2 Kids eat free for each paying adult.

Chevys Fresh Mex, Emeryville, South San Francisco, kids 12 and under eat $1 with purchase of regular price adult entrée.

Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon, Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Popcorn is always free!

Toast Novato, Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 pm - February 2020 special only.

Thursday's

Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon, Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Popcorn is always free!

Toast Novato, Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 pm - February 2020 special only.

Tomatina, Multiple Locations, Starting at 4pm to closing, Kids eat FREE! Select one entrée from kids menu per paid adult entrée.

Friday’s

Sam’s Anchor Cafe, Tiburon, Kids 12 and under eat free with the purchase of one adult entree. Popcorn is always free!

Saturday’s

The Kebab Shop, Pleasanton & San Ramon, Kids Eat Free.

Sunday's

Finnegan’s Marin, Novato, 12 & under. One child dines free per dining (entree) adult.

High Tech Burrito, Multiple Locations, free dining for kids 10 and under with purchase of regular price adult entrée.

Napoli Pizza, San Rafael, 459-3315, Free kids 8 and under meal with purchase of regular price adult entrée, take-out's not included.

Simply Fondue, Livermore, kids 12 and under eat free with each adult Fondue Brunch or Fondue Feast purchased.

The Kebab Shop, Pleasanton & San Ramon, Kids Eat Free.

Toast Novato, Kids eat free with the purchase of an adult entree after 5 pm - February 2020 special only.

Everyday

Las Positas Golf Course, Livermore, come in ANY DAY of the week and get a kids’ meal, FREE with the purchase of any entree $8.99 or more(one child per adult). 5 PM to close.

Sonoma Taco Shop, San Rafael, Free kids 12 and under meal with purchase of regular price adult entrée, take-out's not included.

Other

Baskin Robbins, join their email club, you can get a free scoop of ice cream on your birthday!

Baja Fresh Mexican Grill, free burrito with purchase for your birthday!

Ben & Jerry’s, Free Cone Day, usually happens in April.

IHOP, free pancakes to folks celebrating their birthday - must register online. AND Tuesday, February 25, 2020 starting at 7am one free short stack of buttermilk pancakes per guest!

Peet’s, Celebrate yours with any size of your favorite beverage, on the house.

Starbucks offers a free drink on your birthday!

* Information gathered January 2020 and is subject to change. Please call in advance.

Do you know of any restaurants that should be on this list? Add them in the comments below!

IMPORTANT NOTE: Participation varies by location. Before you head out for a free kids' meal, be sure to call and check with your local restaurant to make sure they are offering the listed promotion.