When you’re trying to save money, food is one of the easiest places to start. After all, there are so many discount and coupon apps in the space that can help you save a lot on groceries and eating out. Some even help you make money off your groceries by giving you cash back after you make a purchase.
But how do you decide which one is best for you? It all depends on what you need. Check out our favorite food discount apps below, and see if any of them will work for your needs!
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Best Apps For Food Discounts
EatClub
EatClub App
Eat up from the buffet of discounts available on EatClub, and get up to 50% (or apparently even 70%) off from a number of restaurants across Australia. Find local restaurants and bars that have spare tables and downsize your bill by redeeming any last-minute offers before the time runs out, then send your booking details to your chosen place. Once you arrive, make sure to show your digital voucher to claim the discount.
Co-founded by Marco Pierre-White, EatClub currently provides daily flash deals to customers in NSW, VIC, QLD and SA.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Churburger, Munich Brauhaus, Rockpool Dining Group, Wonderbao, Meatball & Wine Bar and more.
Get the app here for iOS and Android.
Student Edge
Student Edge App
Put apps like Student Edge to the test by checking out deals on a range of things like education, entertainment, fashion & beauty, health & fitness, technology, travel and, of course, food.
Discounts are available from your classic university student go-to spots, including $1 Wing Wednesday from Pizza Hut, to free medium drink from McDonald’s with orders over $3, and 30% off pick-up or delivered pizzas from Domino’s. Meal Delivery services are also part of the deal, with brands such as HelloFresh taking $80 off from your first four boxes. Drinks from popular places like Chatime similarly offer two bubble teas for $9 to help you get your boba fix, otherwise you can sip medium-sized drinks from Top Juice for $5. Gift cards for supermarkets such as Woolies are also available so you can stock up on the essentials for a little less.
Deals are available across the country, but don’t forget to check to see if your local branch accepts any discounts you plan on redeeming. Plus, keep in mind that some sales run for a limited time.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Uber, The Iconic, McDonalds, ChaTime, Apple and more.
Get the app here for iOS and Android.
Groupon
Groupon App
Groupon Australia might as well be listed as a synonym for ‘discount’ in the dictionary, with the popularity of the online marketplace proving to be a hit among bargain hunters. The company offers a range of deals on food and drink near you, as well as other things like hotels, travel, concert tickets and shopping. In addition to nearby restaurants and bars, Groupon extends its coupons to cover cafes, groceries and markets, as well as breweries, wineries and distilleries. Deals can also appear for events like the Food and Wine Expo.
Discounts are for customers anywhere in Australia — but what you can get varies depending on where you live, the time the offer is made available, and whether there’s enough coupons to go around.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Novotel, The Yiros Shop, Liquorland, HelloFresh and various local restaurants, bars, cafes, breweries, wineries and distilleries.
Get the app here for iOS and Android.
Bring Me Home – Food Rescue App
Bring Me Home App
Save food from going to waste while rescuing yourself from serious ‘hanger’ with Bring Me Home. This food rescue app allows you to purchase any excess food from local retailers for less, and pick it up at a certain time you choose. According to the company, these bargains are designed to cut food waste as one in five meals apparently get binned purely because it’s unsold. The app is also stated to help customers eat well and save money, with apparently up to 70% off on some places.
If you’re sick of munching through the same couple of menus each week, Bring Me Home encourages users to discover new stores while also supporting local businesses. You can also choose to donate to charities such as OzHarvest and SecondBite.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Local retailers and nearby chains like Roll’d, Foodworks and Gloria Jeans.
Get the app here on iOS and Android.
Hey You
Hey You App
Hey You, “You had me at hello” — well, actually, you had me at “free food and drinks”. Hey You is one of the latest apps helping Aussies order ahead and skip the line, with the opportunity to earn and redeem rewards for a free meal also up for grabs. This discount app provides a bunch of offers for exclusive lunch and coffee deals based on your location, and allows you to pay through the phone so you can just quickly head in store to collect your order. Hey You is currently only available in certain parts of Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Certain cafes and restaurants in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth.
Get the app here on iOS and Android.
The Fork
The Fork App
Can’t decide what’s for dinner? Why not take a stab at one of the restaurants on The Fork, formerly known as Dimmi. While it’s mainly designed as an online booking and discovery platform for restaurants in Australia, The Fork also provides a handful of special offers of up to 50%. Similar to Hey You, The Fork gives users loyalty points called ‘Yums’ every time you book through the company. Booking via The Fork app gives you 150 yum, or 50 yums if you use a desktop or mobile website. You’ll need 1000 Yums to get a $20 discount on your next meal, or reach 2000 Yums to score a $50 discount. You can then turn these digital treats into real-life golden nuggets that can save you a few bucks.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Harajuku Gyoza, Steer dining Room (Melbourne), Eden Bondi (Sydney), Sake Restaurant & Bar (Brisbane) and more.
Get the app here on iOS and Android.
Cudo
Cudo App
Kudos to Cudo for plating a variety of daily discounts to Aussie customers, with some deals offering diners almost 80% off their meal. This app works similar to Groupon and features bargains for food and wine, in addition to things like shopping, travel, health & fitness and services such as first aid courses and home cleaning services. Cudo is currently available in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Gold Coast, Perth, Adelaide and Canberra.
Price: Free
Where do the discounts apply? Uber Eats, Zambrero, Sheraton Grand Sydney Hyde Park, Hard Rock Cafe Surfers Paradise, Blue Range Estate Wines (Rosebud, Victoria) and more.
best fast food apps for free food
- Panera Bread
Variety of bakery treats and hot coffee from Panera Bread
Panera Bread | Facebook
Panera has a sweet deal for new My Panera members: unlimited coffee for the summer! (Yes, even iced!)
And that’s certainly not the last freebie the app will give you.
Panera has different promotions for different months. Some months they’ll give members a free bagel every day, and others will offer free coffee daily.
The app has personalized rewards for each member too, so you earn deals on items you actually like.
The app makes ordering easier than ever too. If you have an account, you can save your favorite meals and order ahead with just a few clicks. You can also see a map of every Panera location near you to make the entire process simple.
- Red Robin Gourmet Burgers
Cheeseburger and steak fries in takeout tray from Red Robin
Red Robin | Facebook
Red Robin’s “Royalty” program doesn’t give you anything upon sign up, but they have some pretty killer deals. While any Red Robin customer can get bottomless fries, Royalty members can get “bottomless rewards.”
For example, the app offers a number of rewards that only get better the more often you dine at Red Robin. Royalty members get every 10th item they order for free as well as $20 off their sixth visit. As an added perk, members are entitled to a free burger any one day during their birthday month.
Red Robin will also donate 1% of what you spend to a school of your choice after you sign up. Helping the community has never been so delicious!
- Burger King
Screenshot of Burger King app deals for mobile order
The Burger King app always has fresh deals!
The BK app has deals, freebies, and buy one, get one offers only accessible to those with the app. They have an ever-changing list of coupons you can choose from to get the best deals at any Burger King location.
Deals change every few days so you’re always sure to find something that’ll hit the spot. My current offers include a discounted whopper meal, BOGO Oreo shakes, and cheap burgers, fries, and chicken.
The app also offers an easy re-order button, so you can quickly get your favorite meals whenever you’re craving BK.
Unlike other food apps, Burger King offers a cafe subscription deal. For just $5 per month, you can get a free small hot coffee every day.
- Chili’s
Screenshot of Chili’s app as example of options
Chili’s
When you download the My Chili’s app you instantly get 60 rewards points, enough for a free menu item.
The more you spend after that, the more points you earn that can go toward other free food. In addition, My Chili’s Rewards members are entitled to their choice of a free drink or chips and salsa any time they dine at a Chili’s location.
The app lets you put in an order online for pick up, but it also has perks for customers who want to dine in. You can see in advance if your local Chili’s has a wait for a table and get text alerts on when your table will be ready.
And if you stop by a Chili’s on your birthday, you get an appetizer or dessert for free!
- McDonald’s
Two cups of McCafe coffees on a beach towel
McDonald’s | Facebook
The McDonald’s app definitely gives you the best bang for your buck. Signing up immediately gives you a buy one, get one free offer that isn’t available without the app as well as discounted menu items.
It’s also a gift that keeps giving. Coupons and freebies update regularly and give you new great offers. Deals change every day, but you’ll always find something you’ll end up lovin’.
The menu is easy to navigate, ordering and paying are simple, and overall the app finds a way to make fast food even faster.
To see current deals and download the app, head over to the McDonald’s website.
- Baskin-Robbins
Many scoops of strawberry ice cream
Baskin Robbins | Facebook
If free ice cream doesn’t hook you, I’m not sure what will. If you download the BR app, you’ll get a free scoop in addition to loads of offers, deals, and promotions.
By allowing notifications, you’ll be the first to know when Baskin-Robbins rolls out a new flavor or discount. iPhone alerts never sounded so sweet.
Baskin-Robbins has new deals and promotions nearly every day, including a rotating flavor of the month. You can also sign up for emails from the ice cream chain to get notified whenever new deals that you can take advantage of pop up!
Download the app and snag your free scoop. If you have T-Mobile Tuesdays, you can utilize the gift codes you get from there to stack!
- Wendy’s
Wendy’s Baconator Burger and a Dr. Pepper combo
Wendy’s | Facebook
With the Wendy’s app, you’ll get access to exclusive offers on all your favorite food. Most deals are buy one get one, so if you take a friend, one of you can eat free! As an added bonus, if you pick up Baconator-flavored Pringles at the supermarket, you can use a code inside to get a free Wendy’s Baconator through the app!
The app also lets you order online so you can pick up your hot food whenever you want.
To download the app, head to Wendy’s website next time you’re craving a burger.
- Buffalo Wild Wings
Two trays of Buffalo Wild Wings chicken wings with ranch sauce
Buffalo Wild Wings | Facebook
You won’t get anything for free immediately by signing up for Buffalo Wild Wings rewards, but the value stacks up quickly. Every time you check-in at a BWW location you earn 10 points plus an additional 100 for every $10 spent. As you rack up points, you can redeem them for free food.
After a few trips with friends, you’ll be dining on free wings in no time! You can sign up for the Blazin’ Rewards program online.
- Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A app on an iPhone next to a chicken burger
Chick-Fil-A
Chick-Fil-A is famous for its chicken sandwiches and their “Cow Appreciation Day” where you can get freebies when dressed up as a cow. With the app, you earn points as you spend that you can swap for free meals, and you’ll get sporadic deals for free items or other offers.
The app is available for Android and iPhone, and you can find more info and download links on Chick-Fil-A’s site!
- Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches
A closeup of a large meat sandwich filled with cold cuts from Jimmy John’s
This famous fast-sandwich joint has a rewards program loaded with freebies. With your first order through the Freaky Fast Rewards program, you get a free sub, and you rack up redeemable points on every purchase at Jimmy John’s.
There are also free hoagies throughout the year, including on National Sandwich Day, and your birthday! You can sign up easily through Jimmy John’s site.
Bonus: How to Get a $500 DoorDash Gift Card
You can get a $500 DoorDash and all you have to do is try out some deals. The catch? You can only do this once every 2 years!
Seriously, anyone 18+ can join Flash Rewards is a rewards program that’s been around since 2016 and has rewarded $11 million dollars to members over time.
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