Every year on Veterans Day, many restaurants and businesses across the nation offer free meals and discounts to our veterans in gratitude for their service. While we know most veterans don’t seek or desire the thanks they deserve, we hope you’ll take advantage of some of the offers we’ve gathered below. Please note, most places require a valid proof of service, such as your Military ID. Enjoy – and thank you for your service!

Please feel free to comment below with any places we’ve missed, and share this list with any veterans you know. Additionally, we hope you’ll consider our 11 Ways to Support Veterans this Veterans Day if you are not a veteran. We hope they all receive the gratitude they deserve this Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11^th!

• Texas Roadhouse – Veterans and active military can select one of 10 lunch offers and their choice of iced tea, sweet tea, soft drink or coffee for free at Texas Roadhouse on November 11^th.

• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – All current and former military can receive a free entrée valued up to $12.95 and a free Dr. Pepper beverage at BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse on November 11^th. Additionally, throughout the month of November, current and former military can get a free Pizookie® while supplies last. Must present valid Military ID.

• Applebee’s – Veterans & active duty military can enjoy a free full-size entrée from a selection of eight (8) fan favorites at Applebee’s on November 11^th. Choose from Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, 6 oz. USDA Select Top Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platter, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Grilled Chicken Salad, Oriental Chicken Salad, or Three-Cheese Chicken Penne

• Krispy Kreme – Veterans can enjoy one (1) free donut & a small coffee at Krispy Krème on November 11^th.

• Chili’s – Veterans and active duty military personnel can enjoy one (1) free entrée from a selection of seven (7) meals at Chili’s on November 11^th. Choose from: Chicken Crispers®, Margarita Grilled Chicken, Bowl of Chili or Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Just Bacon Burger, Oldtimer with Cheese, Cajun Chicken Pasta

• Buffalo Wild Wings – Active and retired armed services members can receive a free small order of traditional or boneless wings and side of fries on November 11^th. Valid proof of military service required, including: Military ID, DD214, or photograph of yourself in military uniform.

• Logan’s Roadhouse – All veterans and military personnel can receive a free meal from the American Roadhouse Meals menu (with valid Military ID) between 3-6 PM on November 11^th. Beverage not included. (Don’t forget, veterans receive a 10% discount year-round).

• Little Caesars Pizza – Veterans and active duty members can receive one free $5 Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo at Little Caesars Pizza on November 11^th, between 11 AM – 2 PM. Offer includes four slices of DEEP!DEEP! Dish pepperoni pizza and a 20 oz. Pepsi product.

• Golden Corral – Golden Corral will be hosting a U.S. Military Appreciation Night on Monday, November 12^th, from 5-9 PM. All U.S. Military service members (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reservists) can enjoy a free dine-in “thank you” meal at Golden Corral.

• Dunkin‘– Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free donut of their choice at Dunkin’ on November 11^th. Additionally, through the Dunkin’ Coffee for Our Troops program, anyone can submit a name of a deployed member of the U.S. armed forces to receive a case of Dunkin’s ground Original Blend Coffee by visiting: https://www.dunkindonuts.com/en/about/contact-us/military-coffee-request. Since 2003, Dunkin’ has sent 10 cases of coffee each week!

• Red Robin – Veterans get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries with proof of military service at Red Robin on November 11^th.

• CiCi’s Pizza – Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free Adult Buffet meal with proof of military service on November 11^th. Must present this coupon: http://bit.ly/2QukGiP

• California Pizza Kitchen – Veterans and active military can receive a free pizza, full-size salad or pasta from the Veterans Day Menu at California Pizza Kitchen on November 11^th. Must show Military ID or other proof of service.

• Bar Louie – All veterans and active duty military personnel can receive a complimentary burger or flatbread valued up to $15 with valid Military ID on November 11^th at Bar Louie. Additionally, Bar Louie is inviting all guests to donate via adding-on to or rounding-up their checks throughout its “Mission for Vets” campaign, November 5^th – November 12^th. All proceeds will be donated to Operation Homefront’s Critical Financial Assistance program, helping veterans and their families in immediate need.

• Chipotle – Veterans, active military and military families with I.D. can buy-one, get-one free burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos at Chipotle on November 11^th. Limit one free menu item per U.S. Military ID.

• Tijuana Flats – Veterans and active military enjoy a free entrée and drink at Tijuana Flats on November 11^th, with valid military ID. Available for dine-in or take-out.

• Rock & Brews – All veterans and active military members can receive a complimentary Pulled Pork Sandwich with a side dish or Strawberry Fields Salad on November 12^th. Some locations will offer additional items to choose from.

• TooJay’s – Veterans and active military can enjoy a free entrée from a special menu at TooJay’s on November 11^th. Valid Military ID must be presented; dine-in only.

• Denny’s – Veterans and active military can enjoy a free Build Your Own Grand Slam at Denny’s on November 12^th from 5 AM – 12 PM with valid military ID.

• Texas de Brazil – Two veterans dine complimentary, plus 20% off for up to six (6) additional guests on November 11^th & November 12^th at Texas de Brazil. Must provide valid Military ID.

• Chevys Fresh Mex – All veterans and active military can receive a complimentary 3-item combo after 3 PM at Chevys on November 11^th. Choose among tacos, enchiladas, flautas, tamales and Chile relleno. Must present valid Military ID.

• Red Lobster – Veterans & active military can receive a free appetizer or dessert on November 11^th & November 12^th with valid Military ID or proof of service at Red Lobster.

• Macaroni Grill – All veterans and active military can receive a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs + Spaghetti on November 11^th with valid Military ID at Romano’s Macaroni Grill.

• Sonny’s BBQ – All veterans and active military can enjoy a free Pulled or Sliced Pork Big Deal combo at Sonny’s BBQ on November 11^th.

• Bob Evans – Veterans and active duty military personnel can choose from one of six (6) free breakfast items available all day at Bob Evans on November 11^th. Must show proof of service such as: Military ID, DD214, or photograph of yourself in military uniform.

• Cracker Barrel – On November 11^th, veterans can receive a complimentary crafted coffee, traditional espresso beverage (iced or hot), or a slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola® Cake at Cracker Barrel.

• Great Clips – Veterans & current military members can receive either a free haircut on November 11^th or a Free Haircut Card to use at a later date. Non-military customers who purchase a service at any U.S. Great Clips salon on November 11^th will receive a Free Haircut Card to give to a veteran they know. Free Haircut Cards redeemable until December 31, 2018.

• Sport Clips – Within its “Help a Hero” campaign, Sport Clips is offering free haircuts to active duty military and veterans with valid Military ID on November 11^th. Additionally, $1.00 from every haircut service on November 11^th will be donated to the VFW’s sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarship program, which to-date has awarded more than 1,100 scholarships and provided $4.9 million in scholarships to veterans.

• Publix – Veterans, active military personnel and their families with valid Military ID are can save 10% on groceries on November 11^th. Excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, money services, Publix Delivery, Publix Curbside or online payments.

• Target – All service members & registered dependents can register to get a 10% off total purchase coupon valid for a single use at Target or Target.com between  November 4^th –  November 12^th. Just fill out this quick verification form & the coupon will be emailed to you upon approval: https://verify.sheerid.com/target-military/ 

• Tractor Supply – Active & former military and their dependents get 15% off in-store purchases on November 11^th.

• Rack Room Shoes – U.S. military personnel and their families can receive a 10% discount on their entire in-store purchase at Rack Room Shoes with valid Military ID. Note: this offer is good every Tuesday, Memorial Day & Independence Day as well.

• Academy Sports – All veterans, active military members and immediate family members (spouse and/or dependents) can enjoy 10% off at Academy Sports from October 31 – November 11, 2018 with valid Military ID.