This Veterans Day, restaurants and businesses across the country are showing their appreciation to veterans and active-duty service members with free meals, special discounts, and exclusive offers.
Below, you’ll find a curated list of verified deals available on November 11, 2025 – from free coffee and breakfast to full meals and savings at your favorite national chains.
Sorted Alphabetically:
• AMC Theaters – $5 tickets for veterans on Veterans Day.
• Applebee’s – Free full‑size entrée from Veterans Day menu plus a $5 “Bounce Back” card; dine‑in only.
• Auto Bell – Free car wash for veterans on Veterans Day.
• Beyond Juicery + Eatery – Free smoothie with proof of service.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse – Free Pizookie dessert with dine‑in meal purchase.
• BIGGBY Coffee – Any 16‑oz drink for $1.99 for veterans and active‑duty members.
• Buffalo Wild Wings – Ten free boneless wings and fries for dine‑in or walk‑in guests on Nov. 11.
• California Pizza Kitchen – Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu (pizza, pasta or salad); dine‑in only.
• Charleys Philly Steaks – Free gourmet fries with purchase of any cheesesteak and drink.
• Chick‑fil‑A – Free Chicken Biscuit during breakfast or Original Chicken Sandwich during lunch or dinner at participating locations.
• Chili’s Grill & Bar – Free entrée from select Veterans Day menu; dine‑in only.
• Chipotle Mexican Grill – Buy‑one‑get‑one free entrée for service members and veterans (4pm – 8pm, in‑restaurant only).
• Cracker Barrel – Free Sunrise Pancake Special (dine‑in only) plus 25 % off military‑themed merchandise on 11/11/25.
• Denny’s – Free Original Grand Slam from 5am to 12pm, dine‑in only.
• Dunkin’ Donuts – Free donut for veterans and active‑duty in store; no purchase or ID required.
• Einstein Bros. Bagels – Free hot or iced coffee (any size) for veterans and active‑duty on Nov. 11.
• Famous Dave’s Bar‑B‑Que – Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side; dine‑in only.
• Firehouse Subs – Buy‑one‑get‑one free sub with valid military ID; valid for dine‑in or take‑out on Nov. 11.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers – Free Freddy’s Combo Meal Card (no purchase required) available on Nov. 11; redeemable through Dec. 31.
• Friendly’s – Free All‑American Burger and beverage from 11am to 5pm; dine‑in only.
• IHOP – Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7am to 7pm; dine‑in only.
• In‑N‑Out Burger – Free burger, fries and drink combo available 10:30am – 1am on Nov. 11.
• Krispy Kreme – Free donut plus a small hot or iced coffee.
• Kroger – Extra 10 % off in‑store food and household purchases for military members and veterans on Nov. 11.
• Little Caesars – Free Lunch Combo (four‑slice deep‑dish pizza and 20‑oz drink) from 11am to 2pm, in‑store only.
• McDonald’s (select states) – Free Sausage Egg McMuffin meal (with hash brown and coffee) for veterans and active‑duty until 10:30am; regional participation varies.
• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt – First 6oz of frozen yogurt free on Veterans Day.
• Mission BBQ – Free sandwich for veterans and active‑duty, including a noon National Anthem tradition.
• Playa Bowls – Free acai bowl for veterans.
• Red Robin – Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries; dine‑in only.
• Smoothie King – Free 20‑oz smoothie at participating stores.
• Scooter’s Coffee – Free any‑size handcrafted drink (drive‑thru or in‑store).
• Starbucks – Free tall (12‑oz) brewed hot or iced coffee for veterans, service members and spouses; available at participating stores on 11/11/25.
• Texas Roadhouse – Free meal or meal voucher for veterans and active‑duty, available from 11am to 2pm at participating locations.
• Tim Hortons – Free donut at participating U.S. locations.
• White Castle – Free combo meal (any combo or breakfast combo) for veterans and active‑duty all day.
These offers are a small way to say thank you for your service and sacrifice.
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