Awesome Veterans Day Meal Deals Fit For Our Country’s Heroes

Today is Veterans Day, a time to honor those who have risked their lives and fought for the safety of our country. To celebrate their commendable acts of bravery, restaurants everywhere are offering deals for active military, veterans, Reserve and those in the National Guard.

Below are a list of the some of the tastiest Veterans Day deals our country’s heroes rightfully deserve:

Wendy’s Honors Veterans And Active Military With Free Breakfast Combo

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Show a valid military ID or Veterans Advantage card to get your hands on a free Wendy’s breakfast combo. Offer is available at any participating Wendy’s location in-store or at the drive-thru today from 6:30 – 10:30 am local time.

Breakfast combos include the Maple Bacon Chicken Croissant, Honey Butter Chicken Biscuit or fan-favorite Breakfast Baconator combo.

Complimentary Full-Size Entrée At Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill + Bar

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All active-duty military, veterans, Reserves, and National Guard will receive an in-restaurant full-size entrée from an exclusive menu at more than 1,500 Applebee’s locations nationwide. Entrées include:

  • 6 oz. Top Sirloin
  • Double Crunch Shrimp
  • Fiesta Lime Chicken
  • Chicken Tenders Platter
  • Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
  • Oriental Chicken Salad
  • Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

You’ll also receive a $5 Bounce Back Card to redeem for dine-in, to-go, or delivery within a three-week redemption window. Simply show proof of military service.

Starbucks Offers Free Veterans Day Coffee and Iced Coffee

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Each year Starbucks offers a free tall (12-oz) hot brewed coffee for veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores. This year Starbucks will also be expanding the offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee. Just provide proof of your military service.

7-Eleven Offers Free Hot Dog

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7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes are offering a free Quarter-Pound Big Bite 100% all-beef hot dog for veterans. To get your hands on one, visit a location near you or via delivery through the 7NOW app.

Chili’s Grill & Bar Offers Free Veterans Day Meal

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Veterans and active-duty military members who visit Chili’s Grill & Bar today will receive a free meal from a select menu. Options include: 

  • Soup & Salad
  • Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
  • Oldtimer with Cheese
  • Boneless Wings (6 Count)

Visit the website to find a location near you.

Receive A Free Meal At Red Lobster

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Red Lobster is offering veterans, active-duty military and reservists a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries and Coleslaw. To take advantage of the offer, dine-in at your local Red Lobster or place a To Go order in-restaurant between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm local time. 

Remember to show a valid military ID or proof of service.

Dunkin’ Donuts Giving Free Doughnuts

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Retired and active military who visit Dunkin’ Donuts today will receive a free doughnut. Limited one per guest, no ID required.

Get A Free Doughnut and Coffee At Krispy Kreme

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In honor of Veterans Day, visit Krispy Kreme to receive a free doughnut of your choice along with a small brewed coffee (hot or iced).

Free Pancakes At IHOP On Veterans Day

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IHOP is offering three buttermilk red, white and blue pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, blueberry compote and whipped cream for free at participating locations from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm for dine-in only.

Free Meals for Veterans And Active Military At TGI Fridays

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Veterans and Active Military personnel who dine-in at TGI Fridays on Veterans Day will receive a free meal at participating locations.

Take advantage of the offer by visiting participating locations from 11:00 am until 2:00 pm local time today and receive a free meal from the following options:

  • Cheeseburger with Seasoned Fries
  • Crispy Chicken Fingers with Seasoned Fries and Coleslaw
  • 6-oz Center-Cut Sirloin with Mashed Potatoes and Garlic-Butter Broccoli
  • Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken

All you have to do is show a valid military ID.

Denny’s Is Offering a Free Grand Slam

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Receive a complimentary Grand Slam — two buttermilk pancakes, bacon, sausage and eggs — at participating locations from 5:00 am – 12:00 pm for dine-in only. Show valid military ID.

Get A Free Combo Meal At White Castle

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All veterans and active-duty service members who dine-in at participating White Castle locations will receive a free combo meal or breakfast combo meal.

Receive a Free Coffee With Peet’s Coffee Veterans Day Deal

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Current and former members of the military, as well as military spouses will receive a free small drip coffee or tea at Peet’s locations. Limited one per customer and must mention military status when ordering.

Little Caesars Free Lunch Combo Deal For Veterans

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Visit Little Caesars today to get a free HOT-N-READY lunch combo from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm. The combo features four slices of the chain’s Detroit-style deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product.

Free Wings And Fries With Buffalo Wild Wings Veterans Day Deal

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Veterans and active-duty service members who show valid ID will get a 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings for dine-in only deal.

These are only a handful of all the available deals for veterans today. For a list of other participating restaurants offering deals, discounts and freebies click here.

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