Veterans Day is here and there are many businesses around the country who want to thank our veterans for their service with freebies and discounts.
Those looking to participate should make sure they have their ID and call ahead to confirm participation – but if you happen to see someone who fits the bill, why don’t you just buy them that cup of coffee or that lunch?
You can find a complete list of food freebies for veterans HERE, but here are some of our favorites:
- Applebee’s – free meal/today: Last year, Applebee’s served over one-million free meals to military veterans and active service members. Applebee’s is again offering a free meal to military veterans and active-duty service members on Veterans Day. There will be 7 entrées to choose from. Beverage and gratuity not included.
- Bob Evans – Free all you can eat hotcakes. For active duty military and veterans with ID or proof of service. Locations.
- Buehler’s Grocery, Nov. 11, 2015. Free breakfast menu meal for veterans and active duty military. From 7 a.m. until 11 a.m. at participating locations. Locations.
- Carrabba’s (today through Sunday). Free appetizer of your choice for active duty service members and veterans. Military ID or proof of service required.
- Chili’s – free meal/today. Chili’s is offering all military veterans past and present their choice of any lunch combo, or your choice of a dinner meal from a select menu, including any full-size flatbread. Offer only available at participating Chili’s in the U.S. only. Dine-in from limited menu only; beverages and gratuity not included.
- Denny’s – today. Free Build Your Own Grand Slam® from 5 a.m. to noon for all active, inactive, and retired military personnel. Participating locations only. Please call ahead.
- Friendly’s – today. Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner with ID. Dine-in only. Limited to one per person. Offer available for active military and veterans with ID or discharge papers. Participating locations only.
- Golden Corral – free meal/today (5pm – 9pm): The 15th annual Golden Corral Military Appreciation dinner will is available to any person who has ever served in the United States Military. If you are a veteran, retired, currently serving, in the National Guard or Reserves, you are invited to participate in Golden Corral’s Military Appreciation dinner. For more information visit http://www.goldencorral.com/military/.
- Hooters – free meal/today: All veterans and current servicemen and women are invited to enjoy a free meal from a select menu. Requires drink purchase. Only valid at participating locations.
- IHOP free meal/today (from 7am – 7pm): Free Red, White and Blue pancakes, or Red, White and Blue pancakes combo plate including eggs, bacon and hashed browns. Participating locations only. Please call ahead to verify participation.
- Menchie’s – All veterans and current service members will receive a free 6 oz. frozen yogurt on Veterans Day. Locations.
- Olive Garden – free entrée/today: Offer good for veterans and active duty military; proof of service required. Guests that dine with a Veteran also receive 10% off of their bill as well!
- Texas Roadhouse – free lunch/today: Choose from one of 10 free meals, plus sides and a soft drink, coffee, or tea. Offer good for all veterans – including all active, retired or former U.S. military. ID Required. Dine-in only. Call ahead to verify times and locations.
- T.G.I. Friday’s, free lunch/today: Free lunch for all current military members and veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Valid ID or proof of service required. Dine-on only at participating locations. Be sure to contact your local T.G.I Friday’s for details.
