Free Alert: Pancakes All Day at IHOP

Today is National Pancake Day, so be sure to stop by the Ann Arbor IHOP (4221 Ellsworth Rd., Ypsilanti 48197) for free pancakes from 7:00 a.m. through 7:00 p.m. - Each customer will get a stack of three buttermilk pancakes at no charge, although the restaurant is encouraging donations for the Children's Miracle Network in hopes of raising $1.75 million in donations.

Kids Night at The Original Cottage Inn Ann Arbor

Kids eat free during Kid's Night at The Original Cottage Inn
Ann Arbor Monday's 5:00-8:00 p.m.

I was just turned onto this by a friend…

Did you know that The Original Cottage Inn in downtown Ann Arbor (512 E. William, Ann Arbor) recently started offering Kids Night? Each Monday from 5:00-8:00 p.m. the kids can enjoy some crafts, the "create-your-own-cupcake" station, and of course kids eat free! It’s a nice way for mom and dad to relax while their children are entertained.

Contest: Kids Eat Free Tuesday's at Applebee's

Win a $25 Applebee's Gift Card from the Ann Arbor Mom - For the holidays or to treat
your family. Kids eat free Tuesday's so your card could go a long way too!

I laugh every time my daughter asks to eat at Applebee's. Not because of how she asks, but she LOVES the place more than almost anywhere else. I suspect it's all the decor that allows her to play a pretty awesome game of I Spy! Did you know though that kids eat FREE at Applebee's on Tuesday's?

And now for the great part - Ann Arbor Mom readers have a chance to win a $25 gift card to enjoy at their favorite Applebee's location! All you need to do is comment below, or on the Ann Arbor Mom Facebook page on your favorite menu item at Applebee's! A winner will be randomly chosen from all entries received by December 2 - Your family of four could go out on a Tuesday and get an Applebee’s 2 for $20 meal (appetizer and two entrées) and be all set with the $25 gift card, or you could give the prize away as a holiday gift!

A few thoughts to pass along - In all 32 metro Detroit Applebee’s locations, customers will find other deals like $5.99 All You Can Eat Lunch, $6.99 Pick ‘n Pair Lunch, and ½ off Appetizers from 8 p.m. – close. Each Applebee’s location has different specials and events on any given night of the week so ti's best to “Like” your local Applebee’s location on Facebook for more information.

Ann Arbor has 2 local Applebee's locations. For the convenience of Ann Arbor Mom readers I have added a link to each of their Facebook pages!

Applebee's - 2310 Green Rd., Ann Arbor | (734) 741-1870
Applebee's -1005 West Eisenhower Pky., Ann Arbor | (734) 741-4851

Don't forget to enter the contest to win a $25 Gift Card by December 2 by naming your favorite menu item in the comments below or on Facebook!

Kids Eat Free All Month Long

Kids and pancakes are like America and Baseball, that's why this freebie sounds so great to me. My kids LOVE pancakes and order them at least 90% of the time when we eat out!

Throughout the month of August, participating IHOP restaurants are helping families out back-to-school shopping by promising that kids eat free from 4:00-10:00 p.m. (one free kids meal for each adult entree you order).

The freebie is good for children under age 12, and they must order from the kids menu. Also note that beverages are not included unless otherwise specified on the "Just for Kids" menu.

Where Kids Eat Free in Ann Arbor, Dexter, Saline and Ypsilanti

Another mom and I were having a discussion about where kids can "eat for free" - It's always a benefit when parents can dine somewhere and get a little something for their efforts of hauling the entire family along! So I thought to put together an area list, but you know what? Instead I found an awesome website that includes many Washtenaw County restaurants where kids can eat for free.  The site includes the restaurants where kids eat free, information about what ages are included, the day(s) of the week when free kids meals are available, and the times of day the free kids meals are available. 

Below I've included the restaurants in Ann Arbor and the surrounding cities of Dexter, Saline and Ypsilanti where "kids eat free" - If you have information on additional restaurants that should be included, please drop me a line or add the restaurant info in a comment below:


Ann Arbor Restaurants Kids Eat Free 

Arena - Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday
203 E Washington St, Ann Arbor 48107 | Ph: 734-222-9999

Banditos - Every Day of the Week
216 Fourth Ave., Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-996-0234

Bella Italia - Wednesday
895 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor 48103 | Ph: 734-222-9993

Blue Nile - Every Day of the Week
221 E Washington St, Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-998-4746

Classic Cup Cafe - Tuesday

4389 Jackson Road, Ann Arbor 48103 | Ph: 734-662-4411

Cottage Inn Pizza - Monday
512 E William St, Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-663-3379

Dennys - Tuesday Saturday
3310 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-971-0090

Moes Southwest Grill - Tuesday
857 W Eisenhower Pkwy, Ann Arbor 48103 | Ph: 734-998-0900

Qdoba - Sunday
2252 S Main St, Ann Arbor 48103 | Ph: 734-332-1489
3279 Washtenaw Ave, Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-973-6393

Roly Poly Sandwiches - Saturday
2412 E Stadium Blvd, Ann Arbor 48104 | Ph: 734-677-0686


Dexter Restaurants Kids Eat Free

Dexters Pub - Sunday
8114 Main St, Dexter 48130 | Ph: 734-426-1234


Saline Restaurants Kids Eat Free

Macs Seafood Shack - Sunday
104 E Michigan Ave, Saline 48176 | Ph: 734-944-6227

Wings Pizza n Things - Sunday
6877 State Rd., Suite D, Saline 48176 | Ph: 734-429-7700


Ypsilanti Restaurants Kids Eat Free

Harvest Moon - Monday
5484 W Michigan Ave, Ypsilanti 48197 | Ph: 734-434-8100

IHOP - Every day
4221 Ellsworth Road, Ypsilanti 48197 | Ph: 734-528 4467

Pizza Hut - Tuesday
3045 Carpenter, Ypsilanti 48197 | Ph: 734-971-6500

Rio Wraps - Monday
1334 Anna J. Stepp, Ypsilanti 48197 | Ph: 734-547-9727

Another Free Meal in Ann Arbor

I was pleasantly surprised last Monday while dining out with my family - The bill was much lower than anticipated as we noticed that the waitress had not charged us for the two children's meals. When we asked we found out that on Monday nights children eat free at The Harvest Moon Cafe!

The restaurant is located in Ypsilanti at the Michigan Avenue and Carpenter Roads, and is a hop skip and a jump from Pittsfield Township and the South East corner of Ann Arbor. The restaurant offers some of the best comfort food around, which it calls "home-style country cooking". Whatever it's called, we have always had excellent food and excellent service, and after finding out that the kids eat FREE on Mondays, we're sure to be back on one Monday night soon!

The Harvest Moon Cafe
5484 West Michigan Avenue
Ypsilanti, MI 48197
Phone: (734) 434-8100