Take a break on a budget at Applebee’s. And appetizers are the perfect way to enjoy a small bite between meals or as a late-night snack. The popular restaurant is letting diners chow down on the cheap, twice every day with its Happy Hour specials on appetizers and drinks. Famished frugal diners could feast on a full meal of just appetizers! [Read more…] about Updated! Applebee’s Offers Half-Price Appetizers & Drink Specials Twice Every Day
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King Soopers Celebrates Broncos’ Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans
The Mile High City is always rootin’ for our beloved Broncos to win! And there’s a reason to cheer a little more for a sweet victory this season. King Soopers is the official grocery store sponsor of the Denver Broncos. So, it makes sense that the popular grocery chain will celebrate the team’s game day victories with a sweet giveaway. [Read more…] about King Soopers Celebrates Broncos’ Sweet Victories with Free Donuts for Fans
Wendy’s Offers Big Savings with New Biggie Deals Value Menu — Starting at $4
Wendy’s is known for its “Biggie” deals. And now there are more options to customize your savings. Just about anything can be customized nowadays and most customers prefer to have more personalized ordering options at restaurants. To this end, Wendy’s is putting its fans first with the introduction of a new three-tiered value menu — Biggie Deals. [Read more…] about Wendy’s Offers Big Savings with New Biggie Deals Value Menu — Starting at $4
Panera Bread Offers Baker’s Dozen Bagel Special Every Tuesday — Just 86¢ Per Bagel!
Looking to save some dough on bagels? Panera Bread offers a variety of sourdough-based bagels made from its own recipes and baked fresh daily using only unbleached flour. The bakery-café has been offering more deals lately, but one of its most popular deals has continued through the years — the Tuesday Baker’s Dozen Special. [Read more…] about Panera Bread Offers Baker’s Dozen Bagel Special Every Tuesday — Just 86¢ Per Bagel!
Village Inn Offers Daily Deals Every Week — Starting at Just $5!
It takes a village to save money…Village Inn, that is. Dining out can be costly for many hungry bargain hunters, especially for families. That’s why diners are always on the lookout for bargain bites. And, for a limited time, Village Inn is offering Daily Deals with big savings on burgers, breakfast, pie and sandwiches — Monday to Thursday. [Read more…] about Village Inn Offers Daily Deals Every Week — Starting at Just $5!
Boulder’s Eat Well Cafe Serves Up Full Meals For Just $7.99 + Tax
Looking for an affordable, yet nutritious lunch? Meals on Wheels of Boulder has a café that promises delicious food at great prices and an ever-changing menu. The Eat Well Café is open for lunch Monday to Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. inside the West Age Well Center. For $7.99 (plus tax) you can enjoy: [Read more…] about Boulder’s Eat Well Cafe Serves Up Full Meals For Just $7.99 + Tax
Get 5-Gallon Pickle Bucket for Small Donation at Firehouse Subs
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
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
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!