Put this deal on your “bucket list”! Firehouse Subs has a red hot deal right in the middle of its shops. If you dine there regularly, you know each sub comes with a zesty pickle spear. And they sell lots (and lots) of subs, so that means they also go through lots (and lots) of pickles. All of those delicious pickles are shipped in large, red buckets to each location. [Read more…] about Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs
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Good Times Gives Away Free Food, Whenever Denver Gets Snowfall of 2 Inches or More
Let it snow! Good Times is giving Coloradoans another reason to check the weather report every time it gets cold outside. This winter, hungry bargain hunters will definitely want more snow to hit the ground because, when it does, the popular restaurant is heating up customers with FREE food for the two days following the snowfall. [Read more…] about Good Times Gives Away Free Food, Whenever Denver Gets Snowfall of 2 Inches or More
Cracker Barrel Offers Limited-Time Dining Deal — Meals for Two Under $20!
This holiday season, Cracker Barrel is inviting families to celebrate this special time of the year with offers sure to bring them lots of joy…and savings. The restaurant is the perfect setting for a family meal or holiday gathering, thanks to all of the hearty comfort food on its menu — as well as the holiday shopping you can get done in its adjacent (and popular!) Old Country Store. [Read more…] about Cracker Barrel Offers Limited-Time Dining Deal — Meals for Two Under $20!
Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
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No one wants food to go to waste! Unfortunately, lots of good food gets tossed out every day at restaurants because it wasn’t sold that day or is about to expire. However, it’s still perfectly delicious and edible. Why throw it away, when someone can still enjoy it? Thanks to Goodie Bag, hungry bargain hunters can pick up unsold food from local restaurants at a discounted price — 50% off or more. [Read more…] about Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
Denver Restaurants Open on Christmas Day 2025
Whether they’ve been naughty or nice, diners can cross a delicious, stress-free meal off their Christmas wish list. Many Denver area restaurants will be open Christmas Day for dine-in service. Here are some low-cost and moderate-price options, along with a selection of fancy schmantzy spots in case you are in the mood to splurge (be sure to secure reservations for those sooner rather than later).
We will continue to update this list so check here for the latest additions. If you know of any we have missed, send an email to info@milehighonthecheap.com and we’ll do our best to add them.
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Nearly 60% Off! Unbox Big Holiday Savings with Pizza Hut’s Triple Treat Box for Under $20
Everyone loves pizza, including Santa Claus! Pizza is perfect for any holiday gathering. It’s quick, easy and, best of all, it’s a favorite for just about everybody at the table. (Who doesn’t love pizza, right?) And Pizza Hut is crossing off cooking on everyone’s holiday to-do list by delivering the ultimate gift for the hungry (and busy) family on a budget — the popular Triple Treat Box. [Read more…] about Nearly 60% Off! Unbox Big Holiday Savings with Pizza Hut’s Triple Treat Box for Under $20
Enjoy Whopper of a Deal Every Wednesday at Burger King
If it’s Wednesday, that means Burger King has a whopper of a deal for Whopper lovers. The fast-food chain is making Wednesday the day for hungry bargain hunters to enjoy big savings on its signature and iconic burger, thanks to its Whopper Wednesday special. (Did you know The Whopper was first introduced in 1957?) Make a date with Burger King for lunch or dinner! [Read more…] about Enjoy Whopper of a Deal Every Wednesday at Burger King
Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only
Take a break from work, school or holiday shopping for sandwich savings at Potbelly! The popular sandwich shop is celebrating the season of giving with a big deal on December 16, 2025. Potbelly offers a wide variety of sandwiches and soups, including its signature sub A Wreck — made with turkey breast, hickory smoked ham, Angus roast beef, salami and Swiss cheese. [Read more…] about Today! Enjoy Buy-One-Get-One Sandwich or Wrap at Potbelly for One Day Only
Join Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club for Free Doughnuts, Sweet Discounts and More
Only doughnut lovers allowed! There’s a sweet fan club in Denver just for doughnut lovers. And, if you’re a donut lover, you’re definitely familiar with the spell Voodoo Doughnut has cast on those lucky enough to have one of its popular shops in their city — including Denver and Boulder! The shop started in Portland, Oregon back in 2003 and has since grown to iconic status because of its unique, delicious doughnuts. [Read more…] about Join Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club for Free Doughnuts, Sweet Discounts and More
Good Times Serves Totally Free Frozen Custard When Broncos Marvin Mims Scores Touchdown
Get ready for a good time this season, Broncos fans! Football season is in full swing and Good Times is not about to sit on the sidelines. The popular local fast-food restaurant has partnered with Denver football star (Broncos Wide Receiver) Marvin Mims this season and when he scores, fans score a sweet treat! [Read more…] about Good Times Serves Totally Free Frozen Custard When Broncos Marvin Mims Scores Touchdown
How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!
Cookie monsters on a budget will like the way this cookie crumbles! Crumbl offers some of the most crave-able, delicious cookies anywhere in town. The shop is known for its large, soft cookies with a wide variety of rotating flavors every week. However, they are not known for offering many sweet discounts or specials. Fortunately, there are a few ways to save a little dough (money!)at the popular cookie shop. [Read more…] about How to Save Dough (Money!) at Crumbl Cookies — Including Gift Cards!
Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Some people prefer to serve Thanksgiving dinner at home, but don’t always want to prepare every single dish from scratch, while others like to go out or take out. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. Whatever your style, here are some options for under $35 per person — sometimes way under $35. [Read more…] about Restaurants Open on Thanksgiving for Dine-In or Carry-Out in 2025
Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal
Each year, local organizations and community groups sponsor Thanksgiving turkey and food giveaways, to make sure families facing food insecurity or financial hardship can gather together for a traditional meal. We’re collecting as many of these turkey giveaways and food distribution events, as well as free meals, as we can find, and listing them here. Some require advance registration, which is why we are posting this list now. [Read more…] about Today! Where To Get a FREE Thanksgiving Day Meal
Budget-Friendly Recipes Based On This Week’s Grocery Sales & Seasonal Produce
Grocery prices keep going up, up, up — with little relief in sight! While Mile High On The Cheap (MHOTC) publishes a weekly list of the best grocery deals at local supermarkets, readers can maximize the weekly savings by using some budget-friendly items in lots of tasty recipes — from dinners to desserts and everything in between. [Read more…] about Budget-Friendly Recipes Based On This Week’s Grocery Sales & Seasonal Produce
Last Days! Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025
If the thought of spending your Thanksgiving in the kitchen instead of watching holiday movies or football fills you with dread, don’t despair. Grocery stores and restaurants are happy to take care of most, if not all, the work. We did the math and found that most of these dinners work out to $7.50 to $10 per person.
Some of the more basic dinners don’t include dessert, but a few hours of baking something scrumptious might be just the recipe for getting into the holiday spirit. [Read more…] about Last Days! Where To Order Thanksgiving Dinners To-Go In 2025