LITTLE FOODIES
WORDS BY REBECCA MATTESON
Mak’s Bakery and Cafe Mak’s Bakery and Cafe in Blanchester is a lunch time delight with a variety of fresh charcuterie lunch boxes and baked goods.
GUIDE KIDS EAT FREE WEDNESDAY Texas Roadhouse Select locations Kids meals are $1.99 per adult meal purchased.
KIDS EAT FREE SATURDAY Izzy’s Select participating locations Kids ages 14 and under eat free all day Saturday. One free kids meal per paying adult. Dine-in only.
Buffalo Joe’s 6130 Dixie Highway, Fairfield
Steak & Shake
Kids eat free all day on Wednesdays with the purchase of an adult entrée.
Select participating Cincinnati locations
IKEA West Chester
On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase.
9500 IKEA Way, West Chester Get 50% off kids meals.
WG Grinders 10 West Stroop Rd., Kettering Free kids meal with the purchase of an adult combo meal.
KIDS EAT FREE SUNDAY
In collaboration with Rustic Grains Co., Mak’s Bakery is home to the Children’s Summer Art series, with future classes extending into the school year. Weekly themed classes last an hour long and include a specially made treat just for the kiddos. With past themes like tie dye with popcorn bar, parade wands with cookies and ocean slime with under the sea snacks, the kiddos will go home with a fun art project and full bellies. Inspired by watching her granny effortlessly pipe buttercream roses, shop owner and head baker, Kristen McVey, is no stranger to mom-ing through life at the bakery. With her nine children at the focus of her business, Kristen takes pride in offering an inclusive family-friendly cafe that welcomes families in all
walks of life. Deliciously moist cupcakes, chocolate chip cookie sandwiches, cake pops and cookies fill our sweet tooth cravings with delight. Arguably one of the most fresh, fulfilling charcuterie lunch boxes around, Mak’s Bakery and Cafe has mastered lunch time. Mama’s personal favorite, the Chickadee, includes a heaping portion of Mak’s signature chicken salad with all the charcuterie fixins. Fresh vegetables, pistachios, cheese, grapes and gluten free crackers provide a safe meal for all dietary restrictions and lunch boxes even the pickiest young eaters will love. With a cafe expansion underway, bringing baristas and a coffee bar into the bakery, Mak’s is a one-stop shop for families to have artsy fun, shop for gifts and re-energize with a healthy lunch and hearty espresso.
142 S. Broadway St., Blanchester tastemaks.com
Dickey’s Barbeque Pit Several Greater Cincinnati locations Kids 12 and under eat free every Sunday. Offer limited to one kid’s meal per $10 adult purchase. Not valid with any other offers or promotions.
KIDS EAT FREE THURSDAY Denny’s Various locations Kids eat free from 4-10 p.m. Participation varies per location.
Steak & Shake Select participating Cincinnati locations On Saturdays and Sundays, kids 12 and under eat free with each $9 dine-in purchase.
KIDS EAT FREE FRIDAY Qdoba Select participating locations All day, get 1 free kids meal per adult meal purchased.
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