Free Food Deals From Your Favorite Restaurants On Veterans Day

To any military veteran of the United States Armed Forces – Happy Veterans Day! In 1954, Congress passed a bill that President Eisenhower signed, proclaiming November 11 as Veterans Day. A day we honor and show appreciation for the many men and women who’ve dedicated their lives to making sure that we’re all safe and secure in our country. For active and veteran service members, your favorite restaurants are offering free and discounted food today. It’s a show of appreciation for the dedication you’ve done for your country, your family, and your loved ones. These deals apply whether you like sweet treats, coffee, pizza, steak, and more! Is anyone else getting hungry? Check out our list below, and if we’ve missed any good deals be sure to let us know in the comments.

1. Applebee's

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For dine-in customers, Applebee’s is offering veterans and active-duty military a Veterans Day meal today. This deal should be available at any Applebee’s in the country.

2. BJ's Restaraunt & Brewhouse

Dine in your local BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse today and receive a free chocolate chunk Pizookie® and a free appetizer coupon on your next visit. (The above image is not from BJ’s Restaraunt & Brewhouse)

3. Buffalo Wild Wings

If you love chicken wings – and honestly, who doesn’t – past and present armed services members can get 10 free boneless wings and fries. The order must be placed inside the restaurant to receive the deal. 

4. California Pizza Kitchen

Calling all pizza lovers! Veterans and active service members who dine-in will receive a special meal PLUS a buy-one-get-one coupon! (The above image is not from California Pizza Kitchen)

5. Chili's

Step into your local Chili’s and receive a special meal! (The above image is not from Chili’s)

6. Olive Garden

Dine-in customers who are active or passed military members can choose a free meal from a special menu today.

7. Cracker Barrel

Step into a Cracker Barrel and veterans can get a Sunrise Pancake Special!

8. Denny's

Denny’s is offering its classic Grand Slam Breakfast for military veterans at participating locations.

9. IHOP

From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. today, IHOP is offering veterans and active military members a free red, white & blue pancake combo.

10. Dunkin' Donuts

Step into your local Dunkin’ Donuts and get a free donut! 

11. Starbucks

For active service members, veterans, and their spouses, Starbucks is offering a free 12-ounce coffee!

12. Dave & Buster's

If you love food – and games – Dave & Buster’s is giving veterans and active military members a free entrée (up to $20) and a $10 Power Card.

13. Firehouse Subs

Veterans can get a free combo (medium) today at your local Firehouse Subs.

14. Insomnia Cookies

If an active military member or veteran spends $5 at Insomnia Cookies they’ll get a free deluxe cookie with their military ID. (The above image is not from Insomnia Cookies)

15. Little Ceaser's

Little Ceaser’s is offering veterans and active members of the military a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo *at participating Little Caesars locations)  between 11 a.m. — 2 p.m.

16. LongHorn Steakhouse

For the steak lovers – bring your proof of service to get 10% off your meal, plus a free appetizer or dessert.

17. Outback Steakhouse

Dine in today and get a free Bloomin’ Onion with the purchase of your adult entrée.

18. Qdoba

Qdoba is offering 50% off an entrée purchase for dine-in customers today, at participating locations.

19. Raising Cane's

Today active/nonactive military, fire, police, EMTs and their spouses can get 10% off, at participating locations.

20. Wendy's

Participating Wendy’s locations are offering in-store customers who can prove their service a free breakfast combo!