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Free or discounted kids’ menu at restaurants
Dining out as a family without blowing the budget is possible: several restaurants in Quebec let kids eat for free or at a low price on certain days of the week. We have compiled and verified the best deals, sorted them by day, and added our tip to save even more. Keep this list handy, and share it with other parents.
Always check with the restaurant to confirm if the promotion is valid and to verify its conditions, as these can change quickly. The promotions below may end, change, or be modified at any time.
Do not forget an ID card with the child’s date of birth (such as a health insurance card), in case the restaurant requires proof.
Credit Cards for Restaurants
Here are credit cards that give 5 points per dollar at restaurants, which can then be redeemed for other rewards:
- American Express Cobalt® Card: 5 points per dollar (5% return or more depending on use)
- Scotiabank Gold American Express® Card: 5 Scene+ points per dollar (5% return)
- National Bank World Elite Mastercard: 5 NBC points per dollar (approximately 5% return)
Then, use these points to offset your credit card balance, obtain gift cards, or pay for a trip. Be sure to pay off your card balance at the end of each month; otherwise, the savings realized will go up in smoke.
| Credit card | Annual fee | Welcome offer | |
|---|---|---|---|
| $191.88 | |||
| $120 | |||
| $0 |
Free restaurants for birthdays
Is it someone’s birthday instead? Also consult our article on 34 restaurants with free gifts on your birthday.
Free restaurants for kids in Canada
For the rest of Canada, consult our article on free or discounted restaurants for kids in Canada.
Where kids eat for free or at a discount in Quebec
Here is a quick overview of the recurring deals, sorted by day, to help you plan your outings. Details for each restaurant follow, with links and conditions.
| Restaurant | Day | Age | What you pay |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Side Mario’s | Tuesday | 10 and under | Free (with an adult entrée of $19.99+) |
| St-Hubert | Tuesday | 10 and under | $5 (with a regular-priced adult meal) |
| Pacini | Wednesday | 12 and under | $5 |
| Barbies | Sunday | 12 and under | Free (with an adult entrée) |
| L’Académie | Sunday | 12 and under | Free (Laval, Gatineau) |
| La Cage | Sunday | 12 and under | $5 (Club Cage, $15+ purchase) |
| Plus Restaurant Bar | Sunday 4 PM to Thursday | 11 and under | Free (adult meal $10+) |
| Pizza Royale (Hamel) | Wednesday to Sunday | 5 and under | Free buffet (1 child per adult) |
| Buffet des Continents | Every day (except Saturday evening) | 12 and under | Free (1 child per parent); half price on Saturday evening |
| Boston Pizza | Anytime | Kid | 5 meals via the Kids’ Card ($5 donation) |
Our parent math: with two kids eating for free once every 2 weeks, you can easily save about $50 per month, or more than $600 over a year. And since you are paying for your adult meal anyway, pay with a card that earns 5 points per dollar: you get about 5% more back in points, on top of the child’s free meal.
Recurring offers (year-round)
- Barbies Resto Bar Grill: Every Sunday, free for children aged 12 and under accompanied by an adult ordering a main course (dining room only, excluding Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and Valentine’s Day).
- Boston Pizza: Purchase the Kids Card ($5 donation) to get 5 free kids’ meals in the dining room, one per minimum $16 purchase before tax (meals redeemable until June 30, 2027).
- Buffet des Continents: Children aged 12 and under eat for free (one child per parent), except on Saturday evenings, when they eat at half price. Children aged 4 and under always eat for free. Government-issued ID proving the child’s age is required.
- East Side Mario’s: Every Tuesday, children aged 10 and under eat for free with the purchase of an adult main course of $19.99 or more (dining room). Use your Scene+ card to earn points.
- L’Académie: Children aged 12 and under enjoy a free menu every Sunday (drink and dessert included) at the Laval and Gatineau restaurants.
- La Cage: For Club Cage members, every Sunday, the kids’ menu for ages 12 and under is $5 with any purchase of $15 or more (unlimited drinks and dessert included, maximum 2 kids’ meals per transaction).
- Pacini: Every Wednesday, meals for children aged 12 and under are $5 in the dining room with the purchase of an adult main course.
- Pizza Royale: At the Hamel location, the all-you-can-eat buffet is available Wednesday to Sunday. Children aged 5 and under eat for free at lunch and dinner (one child per adult).
- Plus Restaurant Bar (Victoriaville): From Sunday at 4:00 PM to Thursday evening, children aged 11 and under eat for free when accompanied by an adult who orders a meal of at least $10 (cannot be combined with other promotions).
- St-Hubert: Every Tuesday, the meal for children aged 10 and under is $5 in the dining room with the purchase of a regular-priced adult meal.
Seasonal offers (Spring Break and special periods)
These offers mainly return during the March Spring Break or holidays. They are not guaranteed from one year to the next: confirm with the location before visiting.
- A&W: During Spring Break (and sometimes Halloween), the Kids’ Pack is free with the purchase of an adult combo (seasonal offer, Quebec).
- Eggspress (St-Eustache, St-Lin-Laurentides, Terrebonne): During certain periods (Holidays, summer vacation, Spring Break), the menu for children aged 10 and under is 50% off.
- Scores: During Spring Break, Scores has previously offered kids’ meals for $2 with the purchase of a regular meal. To be confirmed each year with your local branch.
- Toqué: During Spring Break, children aged 17 and under enjoy a 3-course menu at a reduced price ($38 for lunch, $64 for dinner in 2026) and 50% off the tasting menu in the evening.
Planning a family outing? Keep this list handy and share it with other parents: good deals spread by word of mouth. We update it regularly as promotions change.
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Free restaurants for kids – Frequently Asked Questions
Where do kids eat for free?
The article above lists 14 restaurants where kids can eat for free, at half price, or at a discount in Quebec. Check the conditions with the restaurant in advance: the offer may require being a loyalty program member, take place only on certain days, or require the purchase of an adult main course at the same time.
What is the age requirement for a kids’ menu at a restaurant?
This varies, but the vast majority of the time, the kids’ menu is intended for children under 10 or 12 years old.
Check with your restaurant or their online menu to confirm.
What days do kids eat for free?
The best days are Sunday (Barbies, L’Académie, La Cage), Tuesday (East Side Mario’s, St-Hubert), and Wednesday (Pacini). Several offers also return during the March Spring Break.
