The best places to eat for free in the city centre and beyond.
Easter half-term is on the horizon and if you’re looking to take your kids out for a day of fun, here is a list of places where they can eat for free to help you save a few pennies.
Whether you’re on the move and need a quick meal deal whilst out shopping or fancy a mid-week Italian with the family, there’s an offer here which will definitely suit you.
Yard and Coop
This restaurant on Merrion Street is the home of buttermilk fried chicken. Made with their own secret recipe, think dirty burgers, crispy chicken wings and indulgent loaded fries.
This half-term, Yard & Coop are giving away one free kids meal with every adult main ordered. For the kids there’s an option of boneless chicken nuggets or cauliflower nuggets served alongside a choice of chips, mac and cheese, cheesy mash or salad. And for dessert a special treat of ice cream with sauce and sprinkles! There’s even crayons and lego on site to keep them entertained whilst you enjoy your well-deserved delicious meal, what a winner!
Yard and Coop, 6-8 Merrion Street.
Marks and Spencers Cafe
From Monday 4 April – Friday 22 April 2022, M&S cafe are giving away one free kid’s meal deal when you spend £5. The meal includes a sandwich, toastie, pizza or pasta, a snack (such as gingerbread or a chocolate lolly), a piece of fruit and a drink.
Grab yourself one of their luxurious macaroni cheese toasties to keep you fuelled as you browse the shops, and get a well balanced meal for your little one to enjoy alongside it.
Marks and Spencer, 2-9 Ludgate Hill.
YO! Sushi
Based in Harrogate town centre, this futuristic sushi restaurant with a conveyer belt of goodies is sure to keep your little ones occupied. From 3.30pm- 5.30pm on Monday to Thursday, your kids can took into the Mini Ninja menu as you enjoy your favourite Japanese hot dishes and sushi delights.
The offer incudes one main, one side and one drink from the kids meal deal menu and a dessert can be added for an extra £1.50. The offer is not valid at the Leeds location, but make a short trip to Harrogate to enjoy this fantastic deal.
YO! Sushi, Unit 5 Albert Street.
Asda
Kids under the age of 16 can eat for free when an adult spends £1 in any Asda Cafe. Meals include a fish finger meal, a kid’s cooked breakfast and a lasagne meal. All hot meals include a piece of fruit and a capri sun, bottled water or carton of milk.
The offer is valid from Monday to Friday after 3pm and there is also free baby food pouches on offer for kiddy winks under 18 months.
Morrisons
Need a pit-stop during your weekly shop? In Morrison’s cafe, kids eat free all day every day nationwide with one paying adult. Choose from a wide range of options from their children’s menu which offers nutritionally balanced meals.
As well as this, throughout Easter they are hosting their ‘Feed a Family for £10’, where you can tuck into two adults meals, two kids meals, two adult drinks and two kids drinks for just £10. Head to your nearest Morrisons to make sure you don’t miss out on these bargains.
Bella Italia
Craving a big bowl of comforting spaghetti or fancy a slice of margarita pizza? Then head to Bella Italia this Easter where you can feed your little ones for just £1 with every main meal purchased.
The offer includes three courses and one Cawston pressed juice for just £1 and is valid Friday 1 April – Sunday 24 April 2022. The menu is very extensive and has options for even the pickiest of kids. There’s cheesy garlic bread, crudités with houmous, pasta with a selection of sauces and the classic margarita and pepperoni pizzas. There’s also a warm gooey chocolate brownie on the menu which you’ll definitely want to be pinching a spoonful of.
Bella Italia, 145 Briggate, Leeds.
Banyan
Banyan is the perfect place to ensure those tiny tummies are filled this Easter at no extra cost, while you can relax and enjoy a delicious meal. From the 4th – 8th and 11th – 14th April 2022, every adult meal comes with a free kids meal. This deal is available all day until 6pm
There’s a huge variety to choose from including chicken spirelli pasta, mini fish and chips and sausage and mash. It’s the perfect excuse for the adults to try out their new spring menu which features a deliciously sticky teriyaki salmon dish which is perfect for a midweek lunch. The offer is on at all Banyan restaurants in and around Leeds including Harrogate, Ilkley and Roundhay.
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