Cheap food near Des Moines, IA
Currently, some of the top deals in Des Moines include Half-Price Bottles Mondays from the LiFT and Half-Price Beer Mondays from Centro.
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Half-Price Bottles Mondays
Half-priced bottles every Monday.
How to get this deal
Order a bottle on Monday.
Go to dmlift.com(opens in new tab)0.2 mi
0.3 mi away
Half-Price Beer Mondays
Get half-price select beers when dining in the restaurant or on the Centro patio every Monday from 4pm to close.
How to get this deal
Dine in the restaurant or on the Centro patio on Monday from 4pm to close; choose a select beer.
Go to centrodesmoines.com(opens in new tab)0.3 mi
0.3 mi away
Half-Price Pizza Mondays
Get half-price pizza when dining in the restaurant or on the Centro patio every Monday from 4pm to close.
How to get this deal
Dine in the restaurant or on the Centro patio on Monday from 4pm to close.
Go to centrodesmoines.com(opens in new tab)0.3 mi
0.5 mi away
BOGO Seltzers/Ciders Weekends
On weekends, buy 2 eligible seltzers or ciders and get a third of equal or lesser value free.
How to get this deal
Order 2 eligible seltzers or ciders on a weekend; the third product must be of equal or lesser value.
Go to sway.cloud.microsoft(opens in new tab)0.5 mi
0.5 mi away
BOGO Beers Weekends
On weekends, buy 2 eligible beers and get a third of equal or lesser value free. Beer towers are included.
How to get this deal
Order 2 eligible beers or beer towers on a weekend; the third product must be of equal or lesser value.
Go to sway.cloud.microsoft(opens in new tab)0.5 mi
Angry Goldfish Pub & Eatery
1.5 mi away
$10 Burger & Brew Tuesdays
A Yelp review on the restaurant's site mentions Burger and Brew for $10 on Tuesday.
How to get this deal
Visit on Tuesday and order the Burger and Brew.
Go to angrygoldfishdsm.com(opens in new tab)1.5 mi
Free Burger or Hot Dog for Vets
Veterans and military personnel get a free All-American Smash single or Americana Big Dog with valid ID or verbal confirmation. No purchase; in-restaurant only on 11/11.
How to get this deal
Visit a participating Smashburger in person on November 11 and show valid ID or give verbal confirmation.
Go to smashburger.com(opens in new tab)Free Smoothie with Purchase
Tropic Rewards members can get free smoothies during Tropic Fan Fest with a Tropic Bowl or food purchase. The page describes a week of this offer but gives no dates.
How to get this deal
Log in to Tropic Rewards and add a food item plus a smoothie to your cart. Apply the reward at checkout.
Go to tropicalsmoothiecafe.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi away
Free Chips and Salsa Fridays
Get free chips and salsa Fridays from 3pm to 6pm.
How to get this deal
Visit on Friday between 3pm and 6pm; no purchase requirement is stated.
Go to whiskeyriverankeny.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi
Wing Pass
Eligible Club Wingstop members can buy a $27.99 Wing Pass for one Watch Party Bundle offer per week for 18 consecutive weeks, while passes remain available.
How to get this deal
Eligible Club Wingstop members can buy the pass through Wingshop.com while available; log in to redeem each weekly offer during its offer window.
Go to wingstop.com(opens in new tab)BOGO Original Chicken Sandwich
Royal Perks members who buy one Original Chicken Sandwich at regular price get a second of equal or lesser value free at participating U.S. locations. Not valid on delivery.
How to get this deal
Activate the offer in the BK App or at bk.com, then order ahead through the BK App or bk.com with a Royal Perks account.
Go to bk.com(opens in new tab)
Steak 'n Shake
Half-Price Happy
Steak 'n Shake shakes and drinks are listed at half price during weekday happy hour, 2–5 p.m. and AM, according to the deal page.
How to get this deal
Visit a participating Steak 'n Shake on a weekday during Happy Hour and order in store; no code required.
Go to groupon.com(opens in new tab)BOGO 10-Piece McNuggets
Get a buy-one-get-one offer on 10-piece McNuggets for delivery through a McDonald’s app coupon. Offers vary by location.
How to get this deal
Check the McDonald’s app Deals tab for the delivery BOGO coupon and redeem it on a delivery order.
Go to mcdonalds.com(opens in new tab)
BOGO Boneless Wings Thursdays
On Thursdays, buy one order of boneless wings and get another order free.
How to get this deal
Order boneless wings on Thursday through Buffalo Wild Wings.
Go to buffalowildwings.com(opens in new tab)Outback Steakhouse
Free Bloomin' Onion for Members
Join Dine Rewards to receive a free Bloomin' Onion worth up to $13.49. The offer is issued to your member wallet within 24–48 hours and expires 90 days after issue.
How to get this deal
Join Dine Rewards; the offer will appear in your member wallet within 24–48 hours. Redeem in restaurant or on Outback.com or the app.
Go to outback.com(opens in new tab)Free Smoothie for Members
Tropic Rewards members receive a free smoothie as a birthday reward. The page does not specify size or redemption conditions.
How to get this deal
Join Tropic Rewards and check your account for the birthday reward; redeem it before its expiration date in the app.
Go to tropicalsmoothiecafe.com(opens in new tab)
Chipotle Mexican Grill
Free Chips & Guac for Members
Join Chipotle Rewards and get free Chips & Guac with a $5 minimum purchase.
How to get this deal
Sign up for Chipotle Rewards on the app or website and make a $5+ qualifying purchase.
Go to chipotle.com(opens in new tab)Free Large Fries Fridays
Get large fries free with a $1 purchase every Friday through the McDonald’s app.
How to get this deal
Open the McDonald’s app on Friday, select the Free Fry Friday offer, and redeem it with a $1 purchase.
Go to mcdonalds.com(opens in new tab)BOGO Traditional Wings Tuesdays
On Tuesdays, buy one 6-, 10- or 15-piece traditional wings order and get another order free. Takeout and delivery only through BWW Web/App.
How to get this deal
Order through the BWW website or app on Tuesday and buy a qualifying traditional wings order.
Go to buffalowildwings.com(opens in new tab)Free Smoothie for Referrals
Refer a friend with your Tropic Rewards code. After they join and spend at least $5 using their account, both of you get a free lowest-priced 24 oz. smoothie.
How to get this deal
Share your personal referral code. The friend joins Tropic Rewards and makes a qualifying $5 purchase; both rewards appear in your accounts.
Go to tropicalsmoothiecafe.com(opens in new tab)
Long John Silver's | A&W
Free Birthday Root Beer Float
Rooty's Mug Club members get a free Root Beer Float on their birthday every year.
How to get this deal
Join Rooty's Mug Club and redeem the birthday float at A&W on your birthday.
Go to awrestaurants.com(opens in new tab)Free Kids Meals Wednesdays
Get a free kids meal for a child 12 or under with an adult meal (entrée, side and drink). In-restaurant only.
How to get this deal
Dine in and purchase an adult meal; ask for the free kids meal for a child 12 or under.
Go to smashburger.com(opens in new tab)Free Birthday Treat for Members
Delicious Rewards members receive free birthday and half-birthday treats.
How to get this deal
Join Delicious Rewards and check your account for the birthday or half-birthday treat offer.
Go to culvers.com(opens in new tab)
Pizza Hut
$3 Personal Pan Pizza Tuesdays
Get a one-topping Personal Pan Pizza for $3 every Tuesday, while supplies last. Limit four per customer; extra toppings and cheese cost extra.
How to get this deal
Place a carryout order on any Tuesday through the Pizza Hut app or website. Discount is applied in the cart.
Go to pizzahut.com(opens in new tab)$3.98 Whopper Wednesdays
Regular Whopper for $3.98 on Wednesdays at participating U.S. locations, excluding AK, HI, and U.S. territories. Requires a Royal Perks account and offer activation; not valid on delivery.
How to get this deal
Activate the offer in the BK App or at bk.com, then redeem through your Royal Perks account, or enter your 6-digit My Code where available.
Go to bk.com(opens in new tab)$30 Wings Thursdays & Sundays
Get 30 classic or boneless wings for $30 on Thursdays and Sundays through 1/3/2027 at participating U.S. locations.
How to get this deal
Order 30 wings by the piece in-store or through Wingstop.com or the Wingstop app on Thursday or Sunday.
Go to wingstop.com(opens in new tab)0.5 mi away
BOGO Well Drinks Happy Hour
On weekdays from opening until 8pm, buy 2 eligible mixed drinks made with well spirits and get a third of equal or lesser value free. Well shots and well martinis are excluded.
How to get this deal
Order 2 eligible well mixed drinks on a weekday from opening until 8pm; the third must be of equal or lesser value.
Go to sway.cloud.microsoft(opens in new tab)0.5 mi
Scooter's Coffee
8.1 mi away
Free Medium Drink
Download the Scooter’s Coffee app to claim a free medium drink. Your first sip is on us.
How to get this deal
Download the Scooter’s Coffee app and claim the free medium drink.
Go to scooterscoffee.com(opens in new tab)8.1 mi
Jimmy John's
Free Sandwich for Members
Get a free sandwich after your first qualifying purchase when you join Jimmy John’s Rewards.
How to get this deal
Join Jimmy John’s Rewards and make a qualifying purchase to earn the free sandwich.
Go to jimmyjohns.com(opens in new tab)
Free Small Chili
Get a free small chili with a $5 qualifying purchase.
How to get this deal
Claim the offer in Wendy’s mobile ordering or app and make a qualifying $5 purchase.
Go to wendys.com(opens in new tab)
$8.99 Footlong Meals
Get a Footlong meal with a side and drink for $8.99 using FLMEAL899. Higher-cost areas may have $9.99 or $10.99 pricing.
How to get this deal
Enter promo code online or in the app. Add the side and drink separately if needed.
Go to subway.com(opens in new tab)$10.99 Tenders 2 Can Dine
Get 6 tenders, 2 regular sides, and 2 biscuits for $10.99. Available through the Popeyes app or website at participating U.S. locations.
How to get this deal
Register and order through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com; select the $10.99 6-piece Tenders 2 Can Dine offer.
Go to popeyes.com(opens in new tab)
Noodles and Company
$7 Ramen
Ends Nov 15
Get any regular-sized ramen entrée for $7 with code RAMEN7. Offer ends 11/15 or when the redemption cap is reached.
How to get this deal
Enter coupon code online or share the code with a team member in-restaurant.
Go to noodles.com(opens in new tab)
Papa Johns Pizza
20% Off Regular Menu Items
Get 20% off regular menu-price items in your order. Prices and participation may vary.
How to get this deal
Enter promo code '' at checkout on the website or in the Papa Johns app.
Go to papajohns.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi away
$5.99 Burgers Mondays
Classic burgers for $5.99 on Mondays.
How to get this deal
Order a classic burger on Monday.
Go to 30hop.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi
Free Pastry With Purchase
Use promo code TREAT4UCR for a free pastry or sweet with a purchase.
How to get this deal
Sign up for MyPanera rewards (free membership), fill out the form, and apply the discount code at checkout when ordering online or in the app.
Go to panerabread.com(opens in new tab)
Applebee's Grill + Bar
6 Free Wings Weekly
Club Applebee’s members can get 6 free boneless wings to go once a week, Sunday through Thursday. $15 minimum; limit one order per week.
How to get this deal
Must be a Club Applebee's member. Redeem the coupon via the app or website for To Go orders.
Go to applebees.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi away
$14 Wings Sundays
Get 20 wings for $14 on Sunday nights from 6pm to 2am.
How to get this deal
Order 20 wings on Sunday between 6pm and 2am.
Go to whiskeyriverankeny.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi
Free 6-Piece McNuggets
Get 6 McNuggets free with a $2 purchase through a McDonald’s app coupon. Offers vary by location.
How to get this deal
Open the McDonald’s app, select the coupon, then show it to the cashier or order in the app.
Go to mcdonalds.com(opens in new tab)Free Fries Fridays
Get any-size fries free with a $5 purchase on Fridays through a Wendy’s offer.
How to get this deal
Claim the offer in Wendy’s mobile ordering or app and make a qualifying $5 purchase on Friday.
Go to wendys.com(opens in new tab)$6.99 Footlong Subs
Sub Club members can get a Footlong for $6.99. Higher-cost areas may have $7.99 or $8.99 pricing.
How to get this deal
Join Sub Club, then apply promo code when ordering online or in the app.
Go to subway.com(opens in new tab)Free Fries & Drink With Nuggets
Ends Nov 15
Buy 10 Pc. Chicken Nuggets and get Small French Fries and a Small Fountain Beverage free, Nov 6–15, 2026, at participating U.S. restaurants. Not available during breakfast; not valid on delivery.
How to get this deal
Purchase 10 Pc. Chicken Nuggets at a participating U.S. Burger King. Not valid on delivery.
Go to bk.com(opens in new tab)$10.99 Chicken 2 Can Dine
Carryout offer: 5-piece Signature Chicken, 2 regular sides, and 2 biscuits for $10.99 at participating U.S. locations.
How to get this deal
Register and order carryout through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com; select the $10.99 2 Can Dine offer.
Go to popeyes.com(opens in new tab)Free Boneless Wings for Members
Club Wingstop members can get one free 5-piece boneless wings reward after signup. A $5+ basket is required; the reward expires 14 days after issuance.
How to get this deal
Join Club Wingstop, log in, add at least $5 of items to your basket, and redeem the 5-piece wings reward at checkout.
Go to wingstop.com(opens in new tab)25% Off First Order
Sign up for Delicious Rewards to get 25% off your first order.
How to get this deal
Create a MyCulver's account on the website or app. The 25% discount will be loaded into the 'My Rewards' section for use on your first mobile or in-store order.
Go to culvers.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi away
30% Off Cocktails Happy Hour
Get 30% off cocktails Sunday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm.
How to get this deal
Order cocktails during the promotion hours.
Go to 30hop.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi
Free Chicken Sandwich for Members
Join B-Dubs Rewards and get a free Classic or Spicy Chicken Sandwich with a $10 spend for National Chicken Sandwich Day.
How to get this deal
Join B-Dubs Rewards and spend at least $10 on an eligible order to redeem the free sandwich.
Go to buffalowildwings.com(opens in new tab)$1 Cup Soup
Get any cup of soup for $1 with promo code SOUP on an online or app order.
How to get this deal
Create MyPanera account with email, order online/app, enter promo code at checkout.
Go to panerabread.com(opens in new tab)Domino's Pizza
$19.99 Pizza & Bread Bites
Get two medium one-topping pizzas or Domino pizzas, plus two orders of 16-piece bread bites, for $19.99.
How to get this deal
Choose the Perfect Combo offer when ordering. No substitutions; prices vary by store.
Go to dominos.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi away
$15 Brunch Sundays
For $15, get a 3-egg omelet, hashbrowns, Texas toast, and one trip through the Bloody Mary Bar on Sundays.
How to get this deal
Order the Sunday breakfast offer for $15.
Go to whiskeyriverankeny.com(opens in new tab)8.6 mi
Scissors & Scotch
Free Drink With Haircut
Every haircut includes a complimentary cocktail, coffee, or cold drink.
How to get this deal
Book and receive a haircut at the Ankeny shop; the drink is included.
Go to scissorsscotch.com(opens in new tab)Early Bird Ankeny
9.0 mi away
$10 Bonus Gift Cards
Buy a $50 gift card, get $10 bonus; buy $100, get $25; or buy $250, get $50.
How to get this deal
Purchase a qualifying Early Bird gift card.
Go to earlybirdbrunch.com(opens in new tab)9.0 mi
0.2 mi away
$6 Martinis Happy Hour
$6 martinis during Happy Hour, 5pm–7pm Sunday–Thursday; the daily specials list also names Wednesday for $6 martinis and Sunday for all-day Happy Hour.
How to get this deal
Order a martini during Happy Hour, 5pm–7pm Sunday–Thursday.
Go to dmlift.com(opens in new tab)0.2 mi
0.3 mi away
$6 Wine Happy Hour
Select wines for $6 during happy hour Tuesday–Friday, 3–6pm.
How to get this deal
Order a listed wine Tuesday–Friday from 3–6pm.
Go to centrodesmoines.com(opens in new tab)0.3 mi
3.3 mi away
$9 Pollo Loco Fridays
Pollo Loco for $9 during the Friday lunch special.
How to get this deal
Order Pollo Loco on Friday during lunch.
Go to puebloviejodsm.com(opens in new tab)3.3 mi
Los Laureles Mexican Restaurant
1.7 mi away
$9.99 Lunch Plates
Weekday lunch plates start at $9.99, Monday to Friday from 10 AM to 3 PM. Options include one, two or three items with sides, or lunch plates such as chile relleno, carnitas and enchiladas.
How to get this deal
Ask for a weekday lunch plate Monday–Friday, 10 AM–3 PM.
Go to loslaurelesiowa.com(opens in new tab)1.7 mi
GoodSons Food & Spirits
3.4 mi away
$3 Off Pitchers Happy Hour
$3 off pitchers during Happy Hour: Monday–Thursday 2pm–2am, Friday–Saturday 11am–2am, and Sunday 11am–12am.
How to get this deal
Order a pitcher during the listed Happy Hour hours.
Go to goodsonsdsm.com(opens in new tab)3.4 mi
Free 6-Piece Nuggets Wednesdays
Get free 6-piece nuggets with a $5 purchase on Wednesdays through a Wendy’s offer.
How to get this deal
Claim the offer in Wendy’s mobile ordering or app and make a qualifying $5 purchase on Wednesday.
Go to wendys.com(opens in new tab)$6.99 Tenders Combo
Get 3 tenders, a regular side, biscuit, and small drink for $6.99 on carryout orders.
How to get this deal
Register and order carryout through the Popeyes app or Popeyes.com; select the $6.99 3-piece Tenders Combo.
Go to popeyes.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi away
30% Off Wine Happy Hour
Get 30% off wine by the glass Sunday through Friday from 3pm to 6pm.
How to get this deal
Order wine by the glass during the promotion hours.
Go to 30hop.com(opens in new tab)8.8 mi
$6.49 Six-Inch Meals
Get a six-inch sub meal with a side and drink for $6.49 using code 649MEAL.
How to get this deal
Enter promo code online or in the app. Add the side and drink separately if needed.
Go to subway.com(opens in new tab)$5 Off $10 Order
Save $5 on a $10 order with promo code NEW789.
How to get this deal
Create MyPanera account. Order online/app. Enter promo code at checkout.
Go to panerabread.com(opens in new tab)3.3 mi away
$9 Carnitas de Res Thursdays
Carnitas de Res for $9 during the Thursday lunch special.
How to get this deal
Order Carnitas de Res on Thursday during lunch.
Go to puebloviejodsm.com(opens in new tab)3.3 mi
3.3 mi away
$9 Arroz Pollo Wednesdays
Arroz Pollo for $9 during the Wednesday lunch special.
How to get this deal
Order Arroz Pollo on Wednesday during lunch.
Go to puebloviejodsm.com(opens in new tab)3.3 mi
