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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Updated – Hiro Japanese Buffet! Save Money by Saving Food from Being Thrown Away in Denver, Boulder & Ft. Collins
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We purchased a Goodie Bag from Hiro Japanese Buffet — see what we received below! 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 Updated – Hiro Japanese Buffet! 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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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
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
Illegal Pete’s Offers “Secret” Value Menu to All Customers — Starting Under $6!
Most restaurants offers some form of a kids’ menu with limited options (usually chicken nuggets, mac & cheese, hamburger, etc.), only intended for children typically 12 and under. However, Illegal Pete’s does its kids’ menu differently, much to the delight of adults wanting to dine on the less expensive side or maybe they just aren’t super hungry for a full-size entrée. [Read more…] about Illegal Pete’s Offers “Secret” Value Menu to All Customers — Starting Under $6!
New Menu Options! Sonic Drive-In Offers $1.99 Value Menu with 6 Popular Items
The value wars are heating up among the fast-food restaurants. That’s good news for hungry bargain hunters! And Sonic Drive-In is making lots of noise among budget-conscious diners with its $1.99 Menu. Customers can enjoy one of six popular menu items at the special low price. Fans can create their own “cheap” combo for under $6 — a cheeseburger, chicken wrap and Bubble Slush. [Read more…] about New Menu Options! Sonic Drive-In Offers $1.99 Value Menu with 6 Popular Items
Now Available! Spring 2026 Reservations Open for Casa Bonita
Raise your flag for fresh sopaipillas, Denver! The wait is finally over. If you’ve been wanting to experience the “new and improved” Casa Bonita, it’s your time to get in line without having to wait for your name to be drawn in a lottery. For many fans, it was frustrating because it could take months for your name to be drawn. Now the restaurant operates just like most others in town by making reservations. [Read more…] about Now Available! Spring 2026 Reservations Open for Casa Bonita
Help Us Find More Free Holiday Meals & Food Distributions
We’ve had a ton of interest in our recent post about where to find free Thanksgiving dinners and food giveaways. Never has Colorado experienced a time when so many were in need of food. And with the holidays fast approaching, the rising cost of groceries and loss of subsidies (not to mention government furloughs) has been a triple whammy. [Read more…] about Help Us Find More Free Holiday Meals & Food Distributions
Last Day! Chili’s Gives Away Free Southwestern Queso and Chips for Two Weeks
Things are getting really cheesy at Chili’s! The menu at the popular restaurant is heating up with its latest spicy creation — Southwestern Queso. Nearly two years in development (so you know it must be good!), the Southwestern Queso blends American and cheddar cheeses with fire-roasted green chilies, onions and a hint a lime for a bold flavor. [Read more…] about Last Day! Chili’s Gives Away Free Southwestern Queso and Chips for Two Weeks