Many restaurants across the U.S. are offering free meals, breakfast, coffee, and desserts for Veterans and Active Duty military on November 11 as a thank-you for their service.
Most offers require a valid military ID or proof of service. Offers are typically dine-in only and participating locations may vary, so it’s always best to call ahead.
Below is a full curated list including the offers in your graphic plus additional deals happening this year.
Coffee & Breakfast Freebies
Starbucks: Free hot or iced brewed coffee.
Dunkin’: Free donut (no purchase required).
Krispy Kreme: Free donut and coffee (in-store).
Smoothie King: Free 20 oz smoothie from 12pm–3pm (with military ID).
IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo (7am–7pm, dine-in only).
Cracker Barrel: Free Sunrise Pancake Breakfast.
Denny’s: Free Grand Slam Breakfast (5am–12pm, dine-in only).
Free Entrées & Meal Deals
Applebee’s: Free full entrée from Veterans Day menu (dine-in).
Red Robin: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger + Fries (dine-in).
TGI Friday’s: Free meal 11am–7pm (valid ID required).
Bob Evans: Free meal from select Veterans Day menu (dine-in).
Golden Corral: Free Thank You Dinner (Military Appreciation Night, starts at 5pm).
Olive Garden: Free entrée from Veterans Day menu; includes unlimited soup/salad & breadsticks.
Texas Roadhouse: Free meal voucher available 11am–2pm (voucher can be redeemed later).
Chili’s: Free entrée from Veterans Day menu (dine-in only).
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free 10 boneless wings + fries (dine-in only).
Red Lobster: Free Shrimp & Chips entrée (dine-in).
Little Caesars: Free Lunch Combo (11am–2pm, in-store only).
Wendy’s: Free Breakfast Combo (during breakfast hours).
Hooters: Free entrée with the purchase of a beverage (dine-in only).
Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich + side for dine-in or online with code VETERAN.
Additional Veterans Day Treats / Dessert
Great Clips: Veterans get a free haircut or free haircut card for later.
Red Robin also often offers future free meal certificate for guests dining later in the week (varies by region).
Nothing Bundt Cakes: Some locations offer a free Bundtlet (varies by location).
Important Notes
– Must present Military ID, Veteran ID, or proof of service.
– Dine-in only unless noted otherwise.
– Time frames vary by location.
– Some restaurants offer special Veterans menus (no substitutions).
– Always check with your local restaurant to confirm participation.
