As the summer holidays approach, many families in Scotland are looking for ways to enjoy meals out without breaking the bank. Several restaurants and supermarket cafés across the country are offering 'kids eat free' deals, often extended to all week long, providing significant savings for parents.
Tesco Cafés: Free Hot Meals All Week
At 330 participating Tesco Café and Coffee Shops across Scotland, children can eat completely free of charge. For the first time, this offer has been extended to weekends, making it available all week long. Running from now until September 1, the deal requires an adult to make one full purchase—which can be as low as 65 pence for an apple—and scan their Clubcard at the till.
The offer covers one free hot meal per child, including options like fish fingers, baked chicken strips, and pork sausages. Breakfast choices such as egg & soldiers or pancakes are also available, as well as a cold pick 'n' mix lunch deal. Claire De Silva, Head of Communities at Tesco, said: "We know that household budgets can be really stretched, especially over the long summer holiday, so offering free meals to children during this time is just one of the ways we can support families."
Zizzi: Three-Course Meals for Kids
Italian chain Zizzi is offering kids eat free all day, every day at seven restaurants in Scotland: Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Inverness, Leith, and St Andrews. The deal, available until August 14, provides up to six three-course meals from the 'Bambini' menu per table when one adult main is purchased. There is no limit on how many times families can claim the offer.
Starters include carrot and cucumber sticks with dough crusts or pasta crisps. Mains feature a Margherita pizza with up to two toppings, or fresh pasta with sauces like Pomodoro, Bolognese, Cheese Sauce, or Lentil Ragu. Desserts include the new Zizzi's Candy Floss Sundae, vanilla or chocolate gelato, a Chilly Billy Ice Lolly, or a Kids Fruit Pot. The deal is exclusive to members of Zizzi's free loyalty club, Trillionaires, accessible via the app.
TGI Friday's: Main Meals for Kids Under 12
The American diner is offering kids eat free every day until September 6 for members of its Stripes rewards scheme. Kids aged 12 and under receive one main meal with the purchase of one full-price adult main. The offer is restricted to one free kids meal per loyalty member.
Options from the little ones menu include beef burgers, chicken burgers, fish fingers, and Friday's Hot Dogs (with or without cheese). The deal is available at all five TGI Friday's in Scotland: Aberdeen's Union Square Mall, and four in Glasgow—Silverburn, Braehead, the Fort, and Buchanan Street.
YO! Sushi: Free Bento Boxes for Kids
At Yo! Sushi, for every £10 spent on adult food, kids under 12 can redeem a free kiddos bento box packed with protein, crispy veg, and rice. The offer runs Monday to Friday during school holiday dates and is available only when dining in at one of the two Scottish branches: Glasgow Braehead and Aberdeen Union Square Mall. It cannot be combined with other offers, and no cash alternative is available, though customers can trade up to the mini rollers bento for an additional cost.
Ask Italian: Free Kids Meal with ASK Perks
Members of the free ASK Perks loyalty scheme can claim a free meal from the kids menu at Ask Italian restaurants in Scotland. Running until September 6, the offer includes classics like Happy Faces Pizza or a selection of pasta and sauces. The deal is available at three locations: Port Dundas in Glasgow, Rutland Court in Edinburgh, and Union Square Mall in Aberdeen.
BrewDog: Free Hoppy Meals for Kids
BrewDog has extended its dine-in scheme until August 16 for online bookings made with the 'Kids Eat Free' booking type. The offer provides one free 'Hoppy Meal' for children aged 13 and under, with options like cheeseburgers, chicken tenders, fries, or salad, plus a drink. One adult main purchase is required, and the maximum group size is eight adults plus kids. Participating branches include Ellon DogTap, Edinburgh Doghouse, Edinburgh Lothian Road, Merchant City, and Aberdeen Castlegate.
Dunelm Pausa Cafés: Free Meals with £5 Spend
At Dunelm's Pausa cafés, kids eat free with every £5 spent, covering one main, one drink, and two snacks. Available all day, every day, mains have previously included cheese sandwiches and toasties, while snacks include fresh fruit and yogurts. Pausa cafés are located in Falkirk Central Retail Park, Aberdeen Beach Boulevard, Dundee Kingsway West Retail Park, and Glasgow Uddingston.
