Here at AVLtoday, we have the utmost respect for parents. Between school, extracurricular activities + play dates, kids are a ton of work. But it seems like half the battle is keeping them well-fed. They have to grow somehow, right?

If you’re having one of those days where you just 👏 can’t 👏 with cooking (no shame, we all have them), don’t sweat it – there are plenty of kid-friendly meal deals around town. Plus, if you play your cards right, you can feed your kid for free almost every night of the week.

We asked you to tell us where your family goes to fill up + save money. Here are your suggestions, plus a few other local picks from us.

🍲 Daily

IHOP |📍 245 Tunnel Rd. | 12 and under | From 4-10 p.m.

O’Charleys |📍2 Kenilworth Knolls Rd. | 10 and under

Waku Waku |📍674 Merrimon Ave. | 4 and under

🍲 Mondays

Fuddruckers |📍130 Charlotte St. | 12 and under

Twisted Laurel |📍All locations | 10 and under

Tastee Diner |📍575 Haywood Rd. | 12 and under

🍲 Tuesdays

Daphne at Twisted Laurel |📍130 College St. | 10 and under

Cantina |📍10 Biltmore Plaza | 12 and under | Plus half off select tequila for the grown-ups.

Urban Burrito |📍640 Merrimon Ave. | 12 and under | From 4-9 p.m.

Bier Garden |📍46 Haywood St. | 12 and under

🍲 Wednesdays

Farm Burger |📍10 Patton Ave. | 12 and under

Bier Garden |📍46 Haywood St. | 12 and under

Atlanta Bread Company |📍484 Hendersonville Rd. | 12 and under

Fuddruckers |📍130 Charlotte St. | 12 and under

Jason’s Deli |📍5 Westgate Pkwy. | 12 and under | From 4-9 p.m.

🍲 Thursdays

Avenue M |📍791 Merrimon Ave. | 10 and under | From 5-6:30 p.m.

🍲 Weekends (Saturday + Sunday)

Mojo Kitchen + Lounge |📍55 College St. | 12 and under | From 12-5 p.m.

Vinnie’s Neighborhood Italian |📍641 Merrimon Ave. | Sundays only | 10 and under

Where's your favorite restaurant in town to take your kids (whether the meal is free or not)? Leave us a comment and let us know. ⬇️