Chick-fil-A is always busy for a reason. Everybody loves their chicken! And the popular restaurant is rolling out its first-ever year-long celebration in 2026 — serving up its iconic classics (chicken sandwiches!) and new menu items, as well as lots of fun surprises, throughout the year. The “Newstalgia”-inspired celebrations kick-off with a lineup that nods to Chick-fil-A’s 80-year heritage. [Read more…] about Last Day! — Find Golden Cup for Chick-fil-A for a Year!
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Denver’s Starbird Offers $9.97 Salad Special Every Monday — Plus, Earn $10 Reward!
Calling all chicken and salad fans! Starbird officially opened its first location in Colorado last September in Denver at 965 S. Colorado Blvd. The new restaurant is one of the nation’s first super-premium fast-food concepts, pairing elevated, high-quality ingredients and chef-driven recipes with the speed and convenience of fast food. [Read more…] about Denver’s Starbird Offers $9.97 Salad Special Every Monday — Plus, Earn $10 Reward!
Join Voodoo Doughnut Fan Club for Free Doughnut Days, 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 cities lucky enough to have one — 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 Doughnut Days, Sweet Discounts and More
Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
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Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, commences this year on Tuesday, February 17, 2026. But while the New Orleans holiday and the city’s famous parade prove far from Denver, the Mile High City has plenty of ways to celebrate right here.
For starters, get a king cake. Next, hit up a crawfish boil and dig in like they do in the South. Or, join one of the many fetes around the city, beads and masks encouraged. Laissez les bons temps rouler! [Read more…] about Free & Cheap Mardi Gras Celebrations In Denver, Also Where To Get King Cake
Where To Buy Handmade Chocolate In The Denver Area For Valentine’s Day
That iconic heart-shaped box of chocolates filling grocery store displays? It may have been produced last summer, as the large manufacturers prepare their candy as much as eight months in advance. Instead, why not splurge on some good local chocolate for Valentine’s Day? We’ve put together a list of artisan chocolatiers in the Denver area, with information on how to place orders. [Read more…] about Where To Buy Handmade Chocolate In The Denver Area For Valentine’s Day
Today! Voodoo Doughnut Offers Hex Your Ex Dolls for Special Price on Friday the 13th
Friday the 13th is a lucky day for fans of Voodoo Doughnut! The popular doughnut shop’s iconic Hex Your Ex doughnut is available for a special price for one day only — just in time for Valentine’s Day! The doughnut is the one that started it all for the iconic doughnut shop in Portland back in 2003. The raised yeast doughnut is filled with raspberry jelly and topped with chocolate frosting and a pretzel stake. [Read more…] about Today! Voodoo Doughnut Offers Hex Your Ex Dolls for Special Price on Friday the 13th
Denny’s Offers New Slammin’ Meal Deals — Starting at $5.99
Denny’s is America’s diner — always offering a good comfort meal at a reasonable price. However, dining out is more expensive than ever before. Thankfully, the popular diner is making it more affordable with its new value menu — Slammin’ Meal Deals. Best of all, the value menu is available all day, every day — for a limited time. [Read more…] about Denny’s Offers New Slammin’ Meal Deals — Starting at $5.99
Where Kids Eat For Free (and Cheap) at Denver & Boulder Restaurants
If you’re looking to stretch your dining dollars, restaurants where kids eat FREE or at a discount is a foolproof way to keep your family budget in check. We contacted every one of these restaurants verify the deals, but keep in mind that they can change their offers at any time. Also, in many cases there were several locations of a restaurant, and when we called them we got varying information. And finally, it’s possible that the person who gave us the information wasn’t 100% sure of the details. [Read more…] about Where Kids Eat For Free (and Cheap) at Denver & Boulder Restaurants
Updated! Applebee’s Offers Half-Price Appetizers & Drink Specials Twice Every Day
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
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
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