We can never thank veterans and active duty military members enough for their service, but Veterans Day is one special occasion where we all take a moment to acknowledge the sacrifices they’ve made for our country. This year, Veterans Day falls on Monday, Nov. 11, and countless restaurants across the country are expressing their gratitude by offering freebies and discounts to members of the military.
From meals and desserts to coffee and more, these are just a few of the deals running this year. On Veterans Day, Applebee’s is offering a free meal to veterans, active-duty military members, Reserves and National Guard members. They can choose from meals on the while dining in.
Additionally, veterans can get a $5 Bounce Back Card while dining in at Applebee’s on Nov. 11. The coupon is valid on dine-in, to-go or delivery during a three-week window.
Active and retired armed services members who show a valid ID can get 10 free boneless wings and fries on Veterans Day at . The offer is valid for dine-in orders and walk-in counter orders placed at Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations. Additionally, the chain offers veterans a 15% off discount all year long on dine-in and call-in orders.
Veterans and active-duty service members can get a free entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu when dining in at company-owned locations on Nov. 11. The same groups can also get a buy-one, get-one-free coupon for a pizza, pasta or salad while dining in on Veterans Day.
The coupon is valid for a future visit between Nov. 12 — 25. To score both offers, military personnel simply need to show a military ID.
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military members who show a service ID can get a free appetizer or dessert plus a free nonalcoholic drink while dining in at . is giving veterans and active military members a free appetizer or dessert on Nov.
11. Veterans and active military personnel will get a free entrée while dining in at on Nov. 11.
Choose from the following options: Veterans and active-duty military members who show a valid military ID on Nov. 11 can get a free adult buffet at all Cicis locations. The offer is only valid for dine-in and doesn’t include a drink.
On Nov. 11, is offering veterans and active-duty service members who dine in a free Sunrise Pancake Special. is giving veterans and active military members a free entrée up to $20 plus a $10 Power Card on Nov.
11. All year long, these same groups can save 15% on all food and drink purchases. To score these offers, simply show a valid veteran/military ID.
Active and retired military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast at participating Denny’s locations when they share a valid military ID or DD 214. The dine-in offer is available between 5 a.m.
and noon on Nov. 11. Active and retired military members can get one free doughnut in-store at ’ on Veterans Day while supplies last (no ID required).
Active military and veterans can get a free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce at participating locations on Nov. 11 when they show proof of service while dining in or using the online code Vet24. On Nov.
11, veterans and active-duty military members can score a free combo (medium sub, drink and chips or a cookie) at . In honor of Veterans Day, is giving service members 50% off their Full Churrasco experience plus 10% off for three of their guests on Nov. 11.
The offer is valid for in-store dining. Veterans who show a military ID or honorable discharge document can get a free All American Burger with cheese and a drink at on Nov. 11.
The in-restaurant offer is valid between 11 a.m. — 5 p.
m. Through Nov. 30, is offering TODAY.
com readers 25% off using the code VETTODAY. is giving a 25% off discount to active, veteran and retired military members who show an ID on Nov. 11.
Active and retired military service members can get a free Legendary Burger at on Nov. 11. On Veterans Day, retired and active military members who show a valid military ID while dining in can get a free MVP Breakfast Platter at participating locations.
On Nov. 11, participating locations are giving veterans and active duty military members a free entrée from a special menu that includes options like 10 Bone-In Wings, Yuengling Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Steakburger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich and Chicken BLT Tacos. To score the offer, simply show an ID or wear a military uniform while dining in.
On Nov. 11 between 7 a.m.
— 7 p.m., participating IHOP locations nationwide will offer veterans and active-duty military members a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo while dining in.
Between Nov. 9 — 11, is giving active-duty military personnel and veterans a free deluxe cookie when they make a $5 purchase in-store. Simply show a valid ID to score the offer.
Veterans and active military members can stop by on Nov. 11 to get a free single burger when they buy any drink or shake while dining in at participating locations. To score the offer, simply wear a military uniform or show a military ID.
Through Nov. 11, is offering veterans and active-duty military members 50% off food. On Veterans Day, customers who show proof of service can get a free breakfast sandwich (eight options available) at .
Veterans and active military members can get a free bowl of chowder while dining in at on Veterans Day. The offer is valid at all restaurants except airport locations. Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo at participating Little Caesars locations across the country on Nov.
11. between 11 a.m.
— 2 p.m. when they show proof of service.
Between Nov. 10 — 11, veterans and active-duty service members can get 10% off their meal plus a free appetizer or dessert at while dining in or placing a call-in order. Veterans, active military members and their spouses can get a free mega cookie when they show a military ID with the purchase of a MOD-sized pizza/salad at .
The offer is only valid in-restaurant. Veterans and active duty military members will get a free meal (choose from a half-pound Stripper Combo, a half-pound Boneless Combo or a #MyNative Burger with fries) at on Nov. 11.
The offer is valid at participating locations while dining in and customers need to show a valid ID or wear a military uniform. On Nov. 11, is giving military members who dine in a free entrée from a special menu that includes popular items like Chicken Parmigiana and Fettuccine Alfredo.
Omaha Steaks is running a deal ($89.95) on its . is giving active military and veterans who dine in a free create-your-own Choose 2 combo meal on Nov.
11 when they show a military ID or proof of service. In honor of Veterans Day, is giving active and retired military members and their spouses a free Bloomin’ Onion and bevvy when they dine in and buy an adult entrée. The offer is valid Nov.
9 — 11 and is limited to one per table. Active military personnel can get a free Great American Trio Meal at participating . locations on Nov.
11 when they show a valid military ID. has three offers for customers who show proof of service or a military ID on Nov. 11: On Nov.
11, is running a buy-one, get-one-free buffet deal deal for veterans. Veterans and service members who show a valid military ID in-shop at select locations can get a free bowl on Nov. 11.
customers who visit the restaurant in uniform or show a military ID will score half off one individual meal in-store on Veterans Day. The following meals are included in the offer: Two-piece meal, three-piece meal, four-piece meal, six-piece nugget meal, nine-piece nugget meal, classic/spicy sandwich meal, empanada trio, bowl and salad. Veterans and active-duty military members can save 50% off a full-size entrée in-restaurant at participating locations on Nov.
11 when they show a valid military ID. is offering 10% off to the following groups who show a valid ID and mention the Hero Discount Program at the register on Nov. 11: active/nonactive military, fire, police, EMTs and their spouses.
Active military members and veterans who show proof of service at on Veterans Day can get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger, served with a bottomless side. The offer is only valid for dine-in at participating locations and isn't valid with other discounts. Modifications and other styles of Tavern Burgers are excluded.
On Nov. 11 between noon and 3 p.m.
local time, participating locations are offering veterans and active military personnel a free 20-ounce red, white or blue smoothie when they present their military ID. The offer is only available in-store and includes the following varieties: Strawberry X-Treme, Slim-N-Trim Vanilla and Blueberry Heaven. On Nov.
11 all customers can enjoy half-price shakes (any size and flavor), including Classic and Master Shakes. Participating locations are offering veterans, service members and military spouses a free 12-ounce brewed coffee (hot or iced on Veterans Day. Through Nov.
11, is offering veterans and active-duty military members 50% off food. is giving veterans who are loyalty members an in-app offer for a free #1 Combo (Small Crispy Beef Taco Combo) on Nov. 11.
To score the offer, simply show a valid ID. Participating locations are giving veterans and active military members a free Breakfast Combo (no purchase necessary) during breakfast hours on Nov. 11 when they show their VetRewards card or notify a crew member of their military status.
The offer is limited to one per customer and can’t be combined with other deals. Additionally, it’s not valid on digital, delivery or kiosk orders. is giving veterans and active-duty military members a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee when they show up in uniform or share a valid ID.
The offer starts on Nov. 11 and will run all year long. On Nov.
11, is giving veterans and active-duty military members who show a valid military ID a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal. is offering veterans and active military members a free appetizer on Veterans Day. Veterans and military personnel can save 15% off an in-store purchase at participating locations on Nov.
11 when they show a military ID. The offer excludes catering, online orders, gift cards and third-party delivery. Chrissy Callahan covers a range of topics for TODAY.
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52 Veterans Day food deals: Free meals, coffee and more
Here are all the food deals and freebies for veterans and active duty military members for Veterans Day on Nov. 11, from Starbucks, Dunkin', Wendy's and more.