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When you first started learning about EBT benefits, did you assume they only worked at grocery stores? As you dig deeper into state programs, you will discover something game-changing: in certain places, you can use EBT at restaurants.
That changes everything for people who can’t cook at home – the elderly, those with disabilities, or anyone experiencing housing instability. We’ve rounded up a list of states that participate in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP), along with restaurants that accept EBT.
What can you expect? Helpful highlights from each area, and a reminder that availability depends on whether your state participates in the RMP.
1. What Is the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP)?
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) is a special part of the SNAP/food stamps that allows eligible individuals to use their SNAP benefits at approved restaurants.
It’s created for the elderly (age 60+), disabled, homeless, or the spouse of someone eligible under these categories.
Recipients must live in a state that has adopted the program to use RMP benefits. For example, California has implemented the RMP statewide, allowing eligible CalFresh (California’s SNAP program) recipients to use their benefits at participating restaurants. RMP would allow eligible residents to purchase hot, prepared meals at authorized restaurants using their EBT card.
Restaurants interested in joining the RMP must operate in a participating state, be approved by the state, and be authorized by the USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) to accept SNAP payments.
The Restaurant Meals Program (RMP) allows eligible residents to use their SNAP benefits at approved restaurants. (Image by Pexels)
2. States Where You Can Use EBT at Restaurants
Some states offer the ability to use EBT at select restaurants through the RMP. Not every state participates, but we’ve put together a list of places where this program is available.
As of May 2025, these are the states participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP):
- Arizona
- California
- Illinois
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- New York
- Rhode Island
- Virginia
The following states do not participate in the RMP now:
- Alabama
- Alaska
- Arkansas
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Idaho
- Indiana
- Iowa
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- Nebraska
- Nevada
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- New Mexico
- North Carolina
- North Dakota
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Vermont
- Washington
- West Virginia
- Wisconsin
- Wyoming
3. Fast Food Restaurants That Accept EBT Near You
There are some fast food chains that everyone knows and visits – the usual spots that pop up in every city.
We started digging through official listings, community forums, and personal stories to find the places people actually enjoy and rely on, especially when using EBT through the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). Here are some fast food restaurants that accept EBT.
Keep in mind, availability depends on whether your state participates in the RMP.
Burger King
With dozens of locations across the country, Burger King is known for its signature flame-grilled Whopper. The menu’s straightforward: burgers, fries, onion rings, and shakes, all to satisfy fast food cravings.
Carl’s Jr.
This chain thrives on delivering thick, juicy burgers and crispy chicken sandwiches. Breakfast fans find plenty to love, too, with egg sandwiches and hash browns.
Del Taco
It’s where you can enjoy a crunchy taco alongside a burger, or grab a loaded burrito with a side of fries. The atmosphere is casual and unpretentious, with many locations bustling with families and young people.
Domino’s Pizza
Domino’s is the go-to for fast, reliable pizza with an ever-growing menu that goes beyond just pies. The crusts come in several styles, and the toppings range from classic pepperoni to more adventurous choices.
Jack In The Box
Jack In The Box is appealing to a broad crowd with its late-night hours and diverse menu. It’s the kind of place where you might find tacos sitting alongside burgers and breakfast all day.
McDonald’s
McDonald’s is the giant in the world of fast food, instantly recognizable and always convenient. It’s a place for all ages, a quick stop to grab a meal across locations.
Subway
Subway is a popular stop for lunch breaks and on-the-go meals. Subway makes fast food feel a bit fresher.
4. How to Find Restaurants That Accept EBT Near You
Here are some ways that help you find participating restaurants that accept EBT in your area:
**Check if your state offers the Restaurant Meals Program. **Make sure your state participates in the RMP. The RMP is only available in certain states (check the list above), and even within those states, it may only be active in specific counties or cities.
**Use the USDA SNAP Retailer Locator. **It will help you find places that accept EBT. Look through the list for restaurants or food vendors that are part of the RMP.
**Visit your state or local SNAP office website. **Some state or county SNAP offices publish specific lists or maps of “restaurants that accept EBT near me” under RMP. If you can’t find the info online, try calling your local SNAP office for help.
**Call restaurants and ask directly. **If you have a few local restaurants in mind, give them a quick call and ask if they accept EBT under the Restaurant Meals Program. (Even if a chain participates in RMP, not all locations do. Asking directly is a fast way to get accurate information.)
**Check apps and community resources. **There are mobile apps, community forums, nonprofit directories, and local Facebook groups that help you find EBT-accepting locations. These are helpful if you’re new to the program or moving to a different area.
5. Which Restaurants Accept EBT? List of Restaurants That Accept EBT Near You
Based on official listings and firsthand reports, we’ve mentioned some select restaurants in some counties/cities across states currently participating in the Restaurant Meals Program (RMP). A full list or a link to search the complete directory is also included.
Just a reminder, availability depends on whether your state participates in the RMP. This information is subject to change, so be sure to check with your state or local SNAP office regularly or contact the restaurant directly before placing an order.
5.1. List of Participating Restaurants in Arizona
| City | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Phoenix | Burger King | 4302 W. Indian School Rd |
| 33100 N. North Valley Pkwy | ||
| Carl’S Jr. | 4916 E. Chandler Blvd | |
| 1202 N. 51St Ave | ||
| Del Taco | 1901 W. Northern Ave | |
| 4926 E. Chandler Blvd | ||
| Domino’S Pizza | 1635 E. Baseline Rd | |
| 324 E. Southern Ave | ||
| Jack In The Box | 3150 E. Washington St | |
| 4313 W. Thomas Rd | ||
| Scottsdale | Burger King | 15355 N. Northsight Blvd |
| 6737 E. Thomas Road | ||
| Dominos Pizza | 2902 N. 68Th St Suite 100 | |
| El Pollo Loco | 15540 N. Hayden Rd | |
| 15255 N. 64Th St | ||
| Jack In The Box | 7412 E. Mcdowell Rd | |
| Mcdonald’S | 1516 N. Hayden Rd | |
| 9251 E. Shea Blvd | ||
| Tucson | Burger King | 454 W. Grant Rd |
| 7150 E. Speedway Blvd | ||
| Chickennuevo | 4001 N. Oracle Rd | |
| 4820 S. 6Th Ave | ||
| Church’S Chicken | 7980 E. Broadway | |
| 1704 W. Ajo Way | ||
| Lucky Wishbone | 5220 S. Nogales Hwy | |
| 1465 W. Silverlake Rd | ||
| Subway | 105 S. Houghton Rd Suite 143 | |
| 7865 E. Broadway Blvd | ||
| Gilbert | Carl’S Jr. | 85 E. Germann Rd |
| 5378 S. Power Rd | ||
| El Pollo Loco | 2253 E. Baseline Rd | |
| 4091 S. Gilbert Rd | ||
| Mcdonald’S | 47 N. Mcqueen Rd | |
| 825 W. Warner Rd | ||
| Wendy’S | 2125 E. Baseline Rd | |
| 929 N. Arizona Ave | ||
| Del Taco | 900 S. Val Vista Dr | |
| Flagstaff | Burger King | 1651 S. Milton Rd |
| Del Taco | 2201 S. Milton Rd | |
| 4705 N. Us Highway 89 | ||
| Denny’S | 2306 E. Lucky Ln | |
| 2122 S. Milton Rd | ||
| Subway | 1500 E. Cedar Ave., Suite 48 | |
| 1304 S. Plaza Way | ||
| Papa Johns Pizza | 105 S. Milton Rd |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Arizona
5.2. List of Participating Restaurants in California
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| San Francisco | Carl’s Jr. | Hallidie Plaza |
| Burger King | Geary Blvd, Suite 101 | |
| Subway | Mission St | |
| McDonald’s | Fillmore St | |
| Market St | ||
| Yummy Pizza | Ofarrell St | |
| Los Angeles | Subway | E Washington Blvd |
| S. Vermont Ave. | ||
| Taco Pete | S Central Ave | |
| Sam’s Burgers & Fast Food | E Florence Ave | |
| Telegraph Rd | ||
| Domino’s Pizza | West Avenue 26 | |
| Santa Monica Blvd | ||
| El Pollo Loco | Pacific Coast Hwy | |
| Carson St | ||
| San Diego | Wingstop | Broadway |
| Domino’s Pizza | Broadway | |
| Clairemont Mesa Blvd | ||
| Pizza Hut | W San Marcos Blvd | |
| Market St | ||
| Burger King | Market St | |
| Broadway Ave | ||
| KFC | Alemania Rd | |
| El Cajon Blvd | ||
| Sacramento | Subway | Dewey Dr |
| Popeyes #11218 | Auburn Blvd | |
| El Camino Ave | ||
| Taco Bell #003907 | Mack Rd | |
| Sheldon Rd | ||
| Wingstop | Florin Rd | |
| Chicken N Waffle | Advantage Way | |
| Santa Barbara | Subway | N Milpas St |
| State St | ||
| Tortilleria Mexico | N Broadway | |
| S Broadway | ||
| Pizza Hut | W Central Ave | |
| E Main St | ||
| McDonald’s | S Broadway | |
| N Broadway | ||
| Mountain Mikes Pizza | S Bradley Rd |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in California
5.3. List of Participating Restaurants in Illinois
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Illinois
5.4. List of Participating Restaurants in Maryland
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Calvert | 2 Soul Sisters | 232 Town Square Drive, Lusby, MD 20675 |
| Baltimore | Burger King | 8022 Liberty Road |
| 1437 West Patapsco Avenue | ||
| Harford | CR Wings | 546 Baltimore Pike, Bel Air, MD |
| Frederick | KFC | 1 Thurmont Boulevard, Thurmont, MD 21788 |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Maryland
5.5. List of Participating Restaurants in Massachusetts
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Bristol | Faneek’s Coney Island | 269 Rhode Island Ave Fall River, MA 02724 |
| La Parada Dominican Kitchen | 3094 Washington St Roxbury, MA 02119 | |
| Merengue Restaurant | 156 Blue Hill Ave Roxbury, MA 02119 | |
| New Wine Pizza | 974A Main St Worcester, MA 01603 | |
| Sazon Peru Restaurant | 89 South Broadway St Lawrence, MA 01843 |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Massachusetts
5.6. List of Participating Restaurants in Michigan
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Oakland | Subway | 4000 Baldwin Rd FC02 GL Crossing |
| 4141 Joslyn Rd | ||
| Taco Bell | 4249 Interpark Dr | |
| 6946 Sashabaw Rd | ||
| KFC | 383 S Broadway St | |
| 7750 Cooley Lake Rd | ||
| Domino’s Pizza | 28651 Southfield Rd | |
| 1317 E Eleven Mile Rd | ||
| Papa’s Pizza & BBQ | 655 Joslyn Ave | |
| Washtenaw | Subway | 902 S State St |
| 1315 S University Ave | ||
| KFC | 502 E Michigan Ave | |
| Kent | Popeye’s | 2446 28th Street SE |
| 5448 Division Ave SE | ||
| Subway | 750 28th St SE | |
| 365 Fuller Ave NE | ||
| Burton Village BBQ Company | 803 Burton St SE | |
| Wing Heaven Moo Gobble Burger | 2020 Eastern Ave SE | |
| Macomb | Taco Bell | 34626 23 Mile Rd |
| 15640 Hall Rd | ||
| Domino’s Pizza | 15143 E 10 Mile Rd | |
| 16042 15 Mile Rd | ||
| Subway | 36367 26 Mile Rd | |
| 45555 Mound Rd | ||
| Del Taco | 26111 Hoover Rd | |
| 50680 Gratiot Ave |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Michigan
5.7. List of Participating Restaurants in New York
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn | Burger King | 3301 Ft. Hamilton Parkway Brooklyn, NY 11218 |
| 1297 Fulton Street Brooklyn, NY 11216 | ||
| Popeyes | 624 Conduit Boulevard Brooklyn, NY 11208 | |
| Jam It Bistro | 367 Columbia Street Brooklyn, NY 11231 | |
| Ocean Eats | 865 4th Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11232 | |
| Carnation Restaurant | 2310 86th Street Brooklyn, NY 11214 | |
| Manhattan | Ray’s Pizza Bar | 2048 Amsterdam Avenue Manhattan, NY 10032 |
| Sapoara Restaurant | 2262 1st Avenue Manhattan, NY 10035 | |
| Lady Chow Kitchen | 171 Hester Street Manhattan, NY 10013 | |
| Burger King | 200 East 125th Street Manhattan, NY 10035 | |
| Andy’s Restaurant | 2262 3rd Avenue New York, NY 10035 | |
| Westchester | Off the Hook of Yonkers | 47 North Broadway Yonkers, NY 10701 |
| Nassau | A Taste of Seafood | 447 East Main Street Freeport, NY 11520 |
| Tompkins | Kentucky Fried Chicken | 401 Elmira Road Ithaca, NY 14850 |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in New York.
5.8. List of Participating Restaurants in Rhode Island
| County | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Providence | Subway | 579 Atwells Avenue, Providence |
| 2 Kennedy Plaza, Providence | ||
| 614 Pawtucket Avenue, Pawtucket | ||
| **483 Clinton Street, Woonsocket ** |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Rhode Island.
5.9. List of Participating Restaurants in Virginia
| City | Restaurant | Address |
|---|---|---|
| Richmond | KFC | 1006 Azalea Ave, Richmond, VA 23227-3410 |
| 3800 Mechanicsville Tpke, Richmond, VA 23223-1114 | ||
| McDonald’s | 2011 Chamberlayne Ave., Richmond, VA 23222 | |
| 607 E. Laburnum Ave., Richmond VA 23222 | ||
| The Beet Box | 2611 W. Cary St., Richmond, VA 23220 | |
| Touché Pies and Fries | 1221 N Laburnum Ave., Richmond, VA 23223 | |
| Alexandria | Stone Hot Pizza | 7578 Telegraph Rd, B, Alexandria, VA 22315-3829 |
| Taco Bell | 417 King St., Alexandria, VA 22314-3101 | |
| 231 S. Van Dorn St., Alexandria, VA 22304-4303 | ||
| Virginia Beach | KFC | 1300 Fordham Dr, Virginia Beach, VA 23464-5334 |
| 4253 Holland Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-1904 | ||
| Subway | 208 N Birdneck Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23451-5776 | |
| Taco Bell | 4597 Virginia Beach Blvd., Virginia Beach, VA 23462-3015 | |
| 3708 Virginia Beach Blvd, Virginia Beach, VA 23452-3414 |
*Check the full list of restaurants participating in the Restaurant Meals Program *in Virginia.
6. Receiving SNAP Benefits Means You May Get a Free Phone
SNAP participation is one of the qualifying criteria for the federal Lifeline Program. This is a detail many recipients are not aware of until they look into it.
If you currently receive SNAP benefits, you may already meet the eligibility requirements for free or reduced-cost wireless service.
Besides the zero-cost device, users can benefit from a list of unlimited and free services, including:
- Unlimited talk and text
- Free international calling to over 200 countries and territories
- Free WiFi-Calling
- Free eSIM or SIM card
- And more
What’s more, the entire Lifeline application can be handled online.
Entering your ZIP code to confirm availability, and the rest of the process can be completed in a single sitting without a store visit or credit check required.