Veterans Day 2019: Where veterans can eat free on Nov. 11
Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11 and there are plenty of opportunities for those who are serving or have served their country to be honored.
Many restaurants and businesses are offering free food and other services in the days leading up to Veterans Day. Many of the offers require proof of military service. Participation may vary so check ahead with your favorite location.
This list will be updated as more offers are announced.
Active and retired military can receive a free Patriot French Toast Combo and Coffee on Nov. 11.
Veterans and active duty military can get a free meal from a menu of eight entrees: 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.
Veterans or active duty military get a free Chick Special and regular drink.
Veterans receive a complimentary meal from special entr\u00e9e choices including: Chicken Crispers, Margarita Grilled Chicken, Bowl of Chili or Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Just Bacon Burger, Oldtimer with Cheese, or Cajun Chicken Pasta.
CiCi’s Pizza
Active duty or retire military get a free unlimited buffet on Nov. 11.
On Nov. 11, all U.S. military veterans and active duty military will receive a complimentary Pumpkin Pie Latte (iced or hot) or a slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca Cola Cake.
Active duty, retire or veterans get a free order of sweet cakes Nov. 8-11.
Active duty and retired veterans receive a free breakfast on Nov. 11.
On Monday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m., veterans and active military members can receive a free Lunch Combo, which features four slices of Little Caesars deep dish pizza and a 20-ounce drink.
On Nov. 11 from 3-6 p.m., veterans and active duty military receive a free American Roadhouse Meal.
Metro Diner
Metro Diner will offer 20 percent off for active and retire military on Nov. 11.
Pilot Flying J is offering all active duty and retire military a free Pilot coffee and PJ Fresh breakfast sandwich, breakfast pizza or breakfast grill item Nov. 8-11.
Red Lobster is offering a free appetizer or dessert on Nov. 11 with valid military ID. Appetizers include Sweet Chili Shrimp; Mozzarella Cheesesticks; Parrot Isle Jumbo Coconut Shrimp; Seafood-Stuffed Mushrooms; Lobster and Langostino Pizza; Signature Shrimp Cocktail or Langostino Lobster-Artichoke-and-Seafood Dip. Desserts include Vanilla Bean Cheesecake; Key Lime Pie; Warm Apple Crostada; Chocolate Wave; or Brownie Overboard.
On Nov. 11, veterans and active duty military will receive a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with bottomless steak fries.
Veterans and active duty personnel will receive 50 percent off regular dinner pricing on Nov. 11.
Veterans receive free all you care to eat Breakfast Bar on Nov. 11 until 11 a.m.
Veterans and active duty military can enjoy a free lunch on Nov. 11 at Texas Roadhouse. Offer good from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. off special menu of 10 entree choices.
Other discounts
Bed Bath & Beyond is offering VetReward subscribers with 25 percent off their purchases for shopping through Nov. 9-Nov. 11.
Kohl’s
Thursday Nov. 7 through Monday, Nov. 11, Kohl’s is doubling its Military Monday discount for all active and former military personnel and their families by offering a 30 percent off in-store discount. Kohl’s typically offering a 15 percent in-store discount on Military Mondays.
Publix
Publix is offering veterans, active military personnel and their families 10 percent discount on Veterans Day.
Some SportsClips locations are offering free haircuts to service members and veterans – check here for participating stores and store hours.
Military members – active duty, reserves and retirees – can visit the World of Coca Cola free of charge year-round. Through Nov. 11, members of the armed forces can purchase up to four half-price general admission tickets. Tickets may be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.
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