5 budget-friendly foodie spots to treat the kids

Family outings don’t have to leave a hole in your pocket. Check out these five unique places around Indy that are heavy on the fun and light on your budget! 

5 budget-friendly foodie spots to treat the kids

Doughnuts & Dragons 

Game night just got sweeter with Doughnuts and Dragons! Win or lose, you’ll be the overall champion of the night, walking out with new family memories and a full wallet. A flat game fee gets you access to shelves and shelves of games for family members of all ages! Need some sweet fuel for the rounds of gameplay ahead? Order from a selection of gourmet and classic donuts, or slide over to the bar for some ales. Visit their Facebook or Instagram page for weekly events and doughnut options. 

Address: 3838 E. 82nd Street, Indianapolis

Cost: $4 per adult and $1 per child for unlimited game board play

five budget-friendly spots to treat the kids in Indianapolis

Gameplay and doughnuts? Sign us up!

Kim's Kakery, Bakery & Café

Variety is the spice of life and you’ll find both at Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café, located on Indy’s Southside. Kim’s offers a monthly changing cake flight menu featuring six of their signature cake slices. A trip here will undoubtedly serve up happiness without slicing through your wallet. To view this month’s cake flight options, follow their Facebook page

Address: 5452 Madison Avenue, Indianapolis

Cost: Six-slice cake flights begin at $22.95

five budget-friendly spots to treat the kids in Indianapolis

Monthly cake flight selection. Source: Facebook page for Kim’s Kakery, Bakery & Café

Paradise Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Shop 

You don’t have to book a tropical adventure to enjoy island flavors! Paradise Shaved Ice & Ice Cream Shop offers the flavors of an island getaway, with a wide selection of shaved ice, DOLE SOFT SERVE®, and Hershey’s® Ice Cream! Mix and match flavors, or order a flight for several tastes in one! Check out their website to find the best location for you.

Address: Click here to view their five Indiana locations 

Cost: Orders start at $2

five budget-friendly spots to treat the kids in Indianapolis

DOLE SOFT SERVE®.

Prodigy Burger Bar & Grill 

There are few places where you can find a kid’s meal for $5. Especially a kid’s meal that includes a drink, side, and dessert like you’ll find at Prodigy Burger Bar & Grill. Score bonus points with your crew by exploring the free video arcade gameplay area! Don’t forget to head to their Facebook or Instagram page for monthly specials. 

Address: Several Locations across Indiana 

Cost: $5 Daily Kids Meals or Kids Eat Free Tuesdays

five budget-friendly spots to treat the kids in Indianapolis

Enjoy free gameplay while you wait for your meal at Prodigy Burger.

Rebellion Doughnuts

May delicious fun and savings be with you as you join the Rebellion - Rebellion Donuts, that is! This Star Wars-inspired doughnut shop is in a galaxy far, far away, better known as Indy’s Northside. You and your padawans can choose from a plentiful selection of unique doughnuts that are colossal both in size and value. Check out their selection on Facebook or Instagram

Address: 17677 Cumberland Road, Noblesville

Cost: Average price per donut is about $2 

five budget-friendly spots to treat the kids in Indianapolis

Do or dough-not…Source: Rebellion Doughnut Noblesville Facebook Page

Enjoy exploring these fantastically fun and frugal spots - tell us all about your family’s next outing on Insta!


Daviana James

Daviana is an Indy native, working in hospital information technology after spending 10 years as an elementary school teacher. You can find her all around the city sampling the best kid-friendly food spots with her son and daughter to post on their foodie Insta page @munchingwithminis, on a date night with her high school sweetheart-turned-husband, or out on the town with her family and friends. She's an avid book reader, excellent macaron maker, enjoys frequent traveling, and loves all podcasts and television shows related to true crime.

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