With Veterans Day one day away, restaurants across America are gearing up to honor our nation's heroes with mouthwatering discounts and limited-time deals that are too good to pass up.
From free heartwarming meals to specials on sweet treats, check out all the places showing their thanks on Monday, Nov. 11, and celebrating those who have served or are currently serving.
While this list includes nationwide and regional chains, be sure to check your favorite local establishments and eateries for additional deals to support independent restaurants in your area, as well.
Veterans, active duty members and military spouses can receive a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, at participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Monday.
All locations will offer veterans and active military a free small hot or iced coffee along with a doughnut of their choice.
Veterans and active-duty service members who present their valid ID will get a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries on Nov. 11. The offer is for dine-in only and Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations are included for walk-in orders at the counter.
To salute veterans and active military, the restaurant chain will offer a free Single Burger with the purchase of any drink or shake on Nov. 11 when dining in with a veteran or military ID, or for those wearing a military uniform.
All active military and veterans can enjoy a free Spaghetti with Marinara or Meat Sauce at participating locations with proof of service when dining in or via the online code "Vet24" on Nov. 11.
Veterans and active-duty military will get a free entree up to $20, plus a $10 Power Card on Nov. 11. They also get 15% off all food and beverage purchases every day, year-round with a valid veteran or military ID.
From Nov. 8-11, guests can enjoy 15% off their order for dine-in, carry-out and delivery at participating locations.
Chicken Salad Chick is bringing back its annual offer that the company said has given out more than 130,000 free meals to veterans across the country since its inception.
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can receive a free Chick Meal and regular fountain drink, which includes either a scoop or a sandwich, plus one fresh side at all locations.
All veterans and service members with valid military ID can get a free Playa Bowl on Veterans Day. The offer will be available in-shop only at select locations.
On Monday, all veterans and active military members with a valid ID or VIC card can receive a free medium hot coffee or cold brew, no purchase necessary, in-shop only.
The major mid-Atlantic restaurant and convenience chain will show respect and gratitude for veterans and active-duty military personnel by offering a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink.
Additionally, Sheetz will provide $9 car washes to veterans and active-duty military for free with military ID or proof of service.
Customers are also encouraged to donate their loyalty points in November to the United Service Organizations, or USO -- 200 loyalty points equates to a $1 donation to the USO via the Sheetz app.
All veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a complimentary entree from a select menu this Veterans Day. The options include 10 Bone-In Wings, Yuengling Beer Battered Fish & Chips, Steakburger, Chicken Caesar Salad, Buttermilk Crispy Chicken Sandwich or Chicken BLT Tacos.
The offer is valid for dine-in only on Nov. 11 at participating locations and an ID must be shown or a military uniform must be worn.
Veterans and active-duty military can visit any Firehouse Subs location for a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or a cookie, and a drink on Nov. 11.
On Monday, CPK is honoring U.S. veterans and active-duty service members with a complimentary entree and drink from a prix fixe menu when dining in.
To further thank them for their service, those customers will also receive a Buy One, Get One coupon for any pizza, pasta or salad redeemable during a future visit between Nov. 12 and 25, 2024.
From Nov. 8-11, all Veterans and active-duty military will get 50% off food.
The late-night bakery is gifting active-duty military personnel and veterans who show a valid ID one free deluxe cookie with any $5 purchase in-store.
An earlier version of this story was first published on Nov. 7, 2024. More deals have been added to this list.
