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14 Free or discounted restaurants for kids in Quebec

To the point Some restaurants offer a discounted for children or a free menu for children on special days. Here they are.

Children's menu with a free or half-price meal at the restaurant

Fewer and fewer restaurants offer free or low-cost meals for children. But there’s still some and here’s the list.

Always check with the restaurant to find out if the promotion is valid and its conditions, as these change rapidly. Please note that the promotions below may end, change or be modified at any time.

Don’t forget an ID card with the child’s date of birth (such as a health insurance card or passport), in case the restaurant needs proof.

Restaurant credit cards

What do you do to maximize your birthday or restaurant expenses? These credit cards give 5 points per dollar, which can then be redeemed for other rewards:

Then use those points to deduct from your credit card balance, get gift cards or treat yourself to a nice, inexpensive vacation. Of course, be sure to pay off your credit card balance at the end of each month. Otherwise, the savings will go up in smoke.

Restaurants that offer gift or a free item for a birthday

Is it someone’s birthday? See also our article on 28 Restaurants with free gifts on your special day.

Free restaurants for children in Canada

For restaurants in Canada, see our article on 29 free or discounted restaurants menu for kids.

Restaurants in Quebec: Family outings where a child eats for free or at a low price

3 Brasseurs: On Tuesdays, children 10 and under eat for $3 with the purchase of an adult meal that costs $17 or more! The menu is usually $10.75.

East Side Marios: On Tuesdays, meals for kids 10 and under are $2, with each purchase of any adult entrée of $19.99 or more. Use your Scene+ card to collect points, or redeem 500 Scene+ points for a $5 discount.

Barbies Resto Bar Grill: Barbies Resto Bar Grill offers something free for kids. Every Sunday, it’s free for children aged 12 and under (except on certain popular holidays). During spring break, there may be a promotion where it’s free every day!

Boston Pizza: Right now, there are 2 promotions for kids to eat for free.
First, it’s free for kids for the entire month of September 2024.
Second, until October 13, 2024, there’s a promotion to buy a $5 card (paid as a donation) to get 5 free dining room meals at Boston Pizza for kids.
This earns a free $6.99 children’s meal with a minimum purchase of $16, to be claimed until June 30, 2025.
A 6th free meal is added if you register the card in your MyBP account.

Benny & Co: Get a free kids’ meal with the purchase of a regular-priced main course in the dining room only, every Sunday from 4pm.

Cargo: At all times, children aged 5 and under eat for free at this Matane restaurant.

Eggspress St-Eustache: At certain times of the year, such as during the holiday season, summer vacation or spring break, the menu for children aged 10 and under is 50% off.

IKEA: For IKEA Family members only and every Wednesday until August 31, 2025, children eat for free. This applies with the purchase of an adult meal.

L’Académie: Children 12 and under enjoy a free menu every Sunday. Meal includes beverage and dessert, only at restaurants in Brossard, Laval, Gatineau and Montreal (Rue St-Denis).

La Cage: You must be a Club Cage member to take advantage of this promotion. Every Sunday, the children’s menu for ages 12 and under is $3 with any purchase of $15 or more. This includes a dessert and unlimited drink. This promotion is also often valid throughout spring break.

Pacini : Every Wednesday, meals for children 12 and under are offered at $5 in the dining room.

Pizza Royale : Only available at the Hamel branch, children under 5 get a free all-you-can-eat buffet.

Saveurs des continents (formerly Buffet des continents): Sunday to Friday, free for children aged 5 to 12. On Saturdays, they eat at almost half price. Children under 4 eat for free at all times.

St-Hubert : Sometimes, like during Spring Break until March 17, 2024, St-Hubert offers a $5 meal for children 9 and under. An adult meal must be purchased at the same time.

Where do the kids eat for free?

The article above lists 14 restaurants where kids can eat for free, at half price or at a discount. Check the conditions of the offer with the restaurant in advance, as it may require you to be a member of the restaurant’s loyalty program, to take place on specific days only, or to buy a main course for an adult at the same time.

What is the age requirement for a children's menu in a restaurant?

This varies, but the vast majority of the time, the children’s menu is for children under the age of 10 or 12.

Please check with your restaurant or on the restaurant’s online menu to confirm.

Which restaurant offers free children's meals on Saturday evenings?

None. Only at Saveurs des continents (formerly Buffet des continents) do children eat at almost half price on Saturdays.

The best days to get a free children’s meal at the restaurant are Sundays and Tuesdays. See the list of restaurants above for more details.

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Caroline Tremblay
I'm Caroline, a loyalty program specialist! I use my points to travel more often and at a lower price with my spouse and our two children. I'm passionate about writing about the latest rewards news and how to put more points in your pocket.

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