You already know the drill. It’s 5:45pm, you just picked up the kiddo, and the thought of cooking one more pan of chicken makes you want to cry. Chile, Hayward has you covered — there’s a real list of sit-down spots where kids eat free or close to it, and where a family of three can walk out under $25. Here’s where to actually go.
1. Denny’s (Hayward) — Two locations, 30163 Industrial Pkwy SW and 25010 Hesperian Blvd.
Denny’s national site promotes Kids Eat Free 7 days a week, 4pm–10pm, with an adult entree. Macaroni Kid Hayward lists Tuesdays and Saturdays specifically for the local spots, so call to confirm. Open 24 hours, which is a lifesaver when bath-time plans fall apart.
2. IHOP (Hayward) — 22222 Foothill Blvd, (510) 962-4693.
Kids eat free Tuesdays and Thursdays from 3:30pm–10pm, one child per adult, per Macaroni Kid. The IHOP ‘N Go app also knocks 20% off a first order. Pancakes for dinner is a fully valid parenting strategy…