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Veteran’s Day Free Meals – 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

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Happy Veteran's Day! As a thank you to our veterans, many restaurants and businesses are paying tribute to our veterans and active military by offering free meals and other discounts this Veteran's Day. This list includes local restaurants as well as big chains like Buffalo Wild Wings, Red Robin, White Castle, Noodles & Company, and many others.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Remember, tax and gratuity aren’t included for free meals, so please be sure to tip your server based on the original price of the meal or snack. And most importantly, thank you for your service.

Note: Many of the offers require proof of military service, so be sure to have your U.S. Uniform Services Identification Card, U.S. Uniform Services Retired Identification Card, Current Leave and Earnings Statement, Veterans Organization Card, a photograph of yourself in uniform (or just be wearing your uniform!), DD214, Citation or Commendation on hand as needed.

Participation may vary so check ahead with your favorite location.

Veteran's Day Free Meals – 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

54th Street Grill: The 54th Street Grill offers a free entree up to $12 in value for Veterans Day for both vets and active-duty military. They’re also running a contest for a 54th Street Grill gift card if you post a photo to the restaurant’s Instagram with the hashtag “#54SUPPORTSVETS” through Nov. 12th.

7-Eleven: Veterans with a Veterans Advantage card can enjoy a free coffee or Big Gulp at 7-Eleven on Veterans Day, as well as Memorial Day and July 4th. Veterans can also enjoy 1,000 extra 7Rewards points by syncing their Veterans Advantage card with their 7-Eleven app.

Ahipoki Bowl: Veterans and active-duty military with valid ID will get 50 percent off of poke bowls at Ahipoki Bowl locations in California and Arizona for Veterans Day.

Another Broken Egg Cafe: Participating Another Broken Egg Cafe locations will give veterans and active-duty military with valid ID a free Patriot French Toast combo and coffee on Veterans Day while supplies last.

Applebee’s: For the past 11 years, Applebee’s has offered free entrees from a special menu to veterans and active-duty military personnel for Veterans Day. They’re continuing the tradition for Veterans Day.

Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free All-American Burger and side on Veterans Day at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Bakers Square: Veterans and military with a valid ID can enjoy a free meal at Bakers Square locations on Veterans Day. Now through Veterans Day, Bakers Square will also raise funds for the Folded Flag Foundation. Bakers Square restaurants also offer a 10 percent military discount all year long.

Bandana’s Bar-B-Q: Veterans and active-duty military will eat free up to $10 at Bandana’s Bar-B-Q on Veterans Day. Proof of service is required.

Bar Louie: Bar Louie offers a free flatbread or burger up to $15 for veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID for Veterans Day.

Bartaco: Participating Bartaco locations offer 20 percent discounts Saturday through Monday for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID.

Beef O’Brady’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can buy one get one free meal on Veterans Day up to $10 at Beef O’Brady’s locations.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House: BJ’s Restaurant and Brew House will honor veterans and active-duty military with a free Dr. Pepper and entree up to $14.95 for Veterans Day. Military ID or other proof of service is required to snag this deal.

Black Angus Steakhouse: The All-American Steak Plate at Black Angus Steakhouse will be just $9.99 in honor of Veterans Day.

Bob Evans: Participating Bob Evans locations are offering a selection of free entrees to veterans and active-duty military with ID for Veterans Day.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar: Veterans’ families and active service members receive free meals at Bombshells Restaurant & Bar on Veterans Day.

Bonanza SteakhouseBonanza Steakhouse Veterans Day offers vary by location, with some offering active-duty military and veterans 50 percent off the buffet and others offering a free buffet and/or a 20 percent coupon for your next visit. Check with your nearest location for specifics.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Bonefish Grill: Bonefish Grill offers a free appetizer with the purchase of an entree with valid military ID for active duty service people and veterans on Veterans Day at all locations.

Boston Market: Buy any individual meal and a drink to get a free Individual Meal as long as you can flash the coupon available at BostonMarket.com

Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar: Participating Boston’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar locations will offer discounts and freebies to veterans and active military with a valid ID for Veterans Day (the offers may vary by location). They will also donate 10 percent of proceeds to Operation Once in a Lifetime, which supports military and veterans’ families.

Bruegger’s Bagels: Bruegger’s Bagels offers veterans and active-duty military with valid ID a free bagel with cream cheese on Veterans Day.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: There is a 20 percent discount at all Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. locations on both food and merchandise for veterans and active-duty military and their families for Veterans Day

Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free small order of boneless wings and fries for Veterans Day at Buffalo Wild Wings.

Buffalo Wings and RingsBuffalo Wings and Rings offers a free Pick 2 Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Veterans Day for active-duty military and veterans with valid ID.

California DreamingCalifornia Dreaming offers a free entree to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID for Veterans Day. Diners can choose anything from the standard menu except alcohol. Tax and gratuity are not included.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active military members can enjoy a choice of a complimentary pizza, pasta or full-size salad and beverage from California Pizza Kitchen’s Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide on Veterans Day.

Carlo’s Bake Shop: The Cake Boss will honor veterans with a free cannoli, regular or chocolate, on Veterans Day. Military ID is required for this sweet treat from Carlo’s Bake Shop locations.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Carolina RoadhouseCarolina Roadhouse will offer a free meal, minus alcohol and items labeled A.Q., to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID for Veterans Day.

Carrabba’s Italian Grill: In honor of Veterans Day, Carrabba’s Italian Grill offers free calamari with purchase with a valid ID for active-duty military and veterans. The Italian eatery also offers a special ongoing 10 percent Heroes Discount for all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders starting on Nov. 12.

Chick-Fil-A: Select Chick-fil-A locations will offer a free Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich to all active military personnel and veterans from 10:30 a.m. until close on Nov. 11. No purchase required; military ID required. Not available at all locations.

Chicken Salad Chick: Veterans and active military can get a free Chick Special and regular drink on Veteran's Day.

Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free entree from Chili’s on Veterans Day. The special menu includes Chili’s signature Chicken Crispers, Margarita Grilled Chicken, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Just Bacon Burger, Oldtimer with Cheese, Cajun Chicken Pasta, or a bowl of chili, soup or salad. Chili’s also partners with veterans’ causes year-round, including Veteran Jobs Mission, Snowball Express and Wreaths Across America.

ChipotleChipotle offers its annual Military Appreciation BOGO deal for all active-duty military, reserves, national guard, military spouses and retired military with valid ID, at all restaurants in the U.S. from open to close on Veterans Day. The offer is valid on burritos, bowls, salads, and taco orders.

The Chop HouseThe Chop House will give veterans and military with valid ID or in uniform 50 percent off of their meals on Veterans Day.

Chophouse ’47: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a free meal, excluding alcohol, porterhouse steaks, and items labeled “A.Q.,” at Chophouse ’47 on Veterans Day.

Chophouse New Orleans: Chophouse New Orleans offers a free meal to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID for Veterans Day. Alcohol, porterhouse steaks, and items labeled A.Q. are not included.

Chuck E. CheeseChuck E. Cheese offers a free personal one-topping pizza to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID for Veterans Day.

CiCi's Pizza: Active duty or retired military get a free unlimited buffet on Nov. 11.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

City Barbeque: All City Barbeque locations will offer a free sandwich platter to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Veterans Day 2019. The offer applies to dine-in as well as carry-out orders.

Connor’s Steak & Seafood: Connor’s Steak & Seafood locations offer 50 percent off of lunch or dinner entrees for veterans and active-duty military for Veterans Day.

Cotton Patch Cafe: All veterans and active-duty military can get a free chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken entree, as well as an American flag pin, at Cotton Patch Cafe locations. Cotton Patch Cafe will also introduce a 10 percent discount for veterans and active military year-round.

Country Cookin: Country Cookin continues its long tradition of honoring those who serve this Veterans Day. All active, reserve, retired and honorably discharged military personnel and veterans with valid military or VA ID can enjoy a free salad bar or $5 off of any entree. What’s more, on the first Thursday of every month, all police, EMS, fire and military personnel are eligible for 10 percent off of their dine-in meals.

Country Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free Country Scramble, which includes two pancakes with scrambled eggs mixed with ham and cheese, on Veterans Day 2019 at participating Country Kitchen locations.

Country Pride: Veterans and active-duty military eat free at Country Pride locations on Veterans Day with valid ID.

Cracker Barrel: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free dessert at Cracker Barrel for Veterans Day. The comfort food staple and country store support numerous military charities through their Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Foundation, including Operation Homefront, Fisher House Foundation, Special Operations Warrior Foundation, and The Legion Fund.

Cumberland Farms: Active duty military and veterans can get a free hot or iced coffee at Cumberland Farms locations on Veterans Day with valid ID.

Davanni’s Pizza & Hot HoagiesDavanni’s Pizza & Hot Hoagies offers a free personal pizza and regular soda for dine-in or takeout for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.

Denny’s: Active duty military and veterans get a free Build-Your-Own Grand Slam at Denny’s with a valid ID for Veterans Day.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Dickey's Barbecue Pit: Veterans can stop in for a free classic sandwich and side at participating locations. 

Dunkin’: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free donut from Dunkin’ locations on Veterans Day.

East Coast Wings + Grill: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free meal from a select menu at East Coast Wings + Grill locations on Veterans Day.

El Fenix: El Fenix Mexican restaurants offer free taco and enchilada plates for veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Veterans Day.

Famous Dave’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free meal at participating Famous Dave’s this Veterans Day.

Farmer Boys: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a free cheeseburger at Farmer Boys on Veterans Day.

Fazoli’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free spaghetti with meat or marinara sauce at Fazoli’s Italian eateries on Monday.

Firebirds Wood Fired Grill: Veterans and active-duty military with valid proof of service get a free lunch or dinner entree at Firebirds Wood Fired Grill on Veterans Day.

Fired Pie: On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military with valid proof of service or are in uniform on receiving a free entree at Fired Pie.

Fogo de Chão: Brazilian steakhouse Fogo de Chão is offering all veterans and active-duty personnel 50 percent off their entire meal on Veterans Day weekend at all U.S. and Puerto Rico locations. In addition, up to three guests (for each military veteran or personnel) will also receive 10 percent off of their meals.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Active duty military and veterans will get a free combo meal card at Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Veterans Day.

Friendly’s: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free entree from a special menu at Friendly’s restaurants on Monday.

Furr’s: Furr’s buffet locations will grant active duty military and veterans with valid ID a free meal and unbottled beverage for Veterans Day.

GetGo Cafe: On Veterans Day, veterans, active-duty military and all first responders (EMTs, firefighters, and police officers) can enjoy a free fountain drink, coffee or cappuccino at GetGo Cafe locations.

Giordano’sGiordano’s offers an ongoing 20 percent discount for active-duty military and veterans.

Grimaldi’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get 25 percent off at Grimaldi’s Coal-Fired Brick-Oven Pizzeria locations.

Golden Corral: Every year, Golden Corral hosts Military Appreciation Night. This year, on Veterans Day, any person who has served in the US Military (retirees, veterans, active duty, National Guard or Reserves) is eligible for a free meal at any Golden Corral location.

Grub Kitchen and Bar: On Veterans Day, veterans, reserve, retired and active-duty military with valid ID or wearing their uniform can enjoy a free entree at Grub Kitchen and Bar. Grub restaurants also offer a 10 percent discount year-round for veterans and active-duty military personnel.

Gulfstream Cafe: Gulfstream Cafe offers free meals to veterans and active-duty military with valid ID, excluding alcohol and items labeled “A.Q.”

HMSHost: At HMSHost locations, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free Pimento Cheeseburger on Veterans Day. Additionally, for each Pimento Cheeseburger and Copper Lager pairing sold in November will benefit Folds of Honor.

Hometown Buffet: Active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID receive 15 a percent discount on Military Mondays (every Monday including Memorial Day) at Hometown Buffet.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Hooters: Veterans and active-duty military with military ID or proof of service can enjoy a free entree from a special Hooters Veterans Day menu with a purchase of a beverage on Veterans Day. The special menu includes several Hooters favorites, including 10-Piece Traditional Wings, 10-Piece Smoked Wings, 10-Piece Boneless Wings, Hooters Burger, Buffalo Chicken Salad and Buffalo Chicken Sandwich.

Houlihan’s: Houlihan’s offers 15 percent off of meals for active duty and veteran military personnel with valid ID, and on Veterans Day, they take it even further with a free meal from a select menu. Houlihan’s Veterans Day menu includes the Houlihan’s Burger, Veggie Burger, Heartland Grilled Chicken Salad (grilled or fried), Fish and Chips, Brentwood Chicken Sandwich (grilled or fried), Southwest Grilled Chicken Wrap, Chicken Fettuccine Alfredo, and a 5-oz. Petite Top Sirloin. Houlihan’s locations in the northeast will serve Down Home Pot Roast in lieu of the 5 oz. Petite Top Sirloin.

Huddle HouseHuddle House restaurants offer a free order of sweet cakes to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Veterans Day.

Hurricane Grill & Wings: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free meal from a select menu at Hurricane Grill & Wings on Monday.

Hy-Vee: Hy-Vee offers free breakfast to veterans and the military with a valid ID on Monday from 6 a.m. to 11 a.m.

IHOPIHOP offers free pancakes to active duty military and veterans for Veterans Day at participating locations.

Inchin’s Bamboo Garden: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get 15 percent for Veterans Day at Inchin’s Bamboo Garden restaurants.

Insomnia Cookies: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free traditional cookie from Insomnia Cookies starting Monday through Nov. 18.

Iron Skillet: Active duty military and veterans with valid ID eat free on Veterans Day at Iron Skillet restaurants.

Jimboy’s Tacos: Jimboy’s Tacos offers a free meal up to $10 for veterans and active-duty military on Monday.

Joe’s Crab Shack: Joe’s Crab Shack offers a Veterans Day discount of 20 percent off for veterans and active military. The discount does not extend to alcoholic beverages.

Joey D’s Oak Room: Joey D’s Oak Room in Atlanta offers a free meal to veterans and active-duty military with valid ID, excluding alcohol.

Juice It Up: Juice It Up offers a free medium Classic Smoothie on Veterans Day to vets and active-duty military with ID.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Kolache Factory: Kolache Factory offers veterans and active-duty military a free coffee and sausage and cheese kolache on Veterans Day.

LaMar’s Donuts: Veterans and active-duty military with ID can get a free 12-oz. coffee and donut at LaMar’s Donuts for Veterans Day.

Lion’s Choice: This Veterans Day, Lion’s Choice offers a free original roast beef sandwich for active and retired members of the armed forces.

Little Caesar’s: Veterans and military with a valid ID can snag a free $5 Hot and Ready lunch combo from Little Caesar’s on Veterans Day.

Logan’s Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty military with valid proof of service will receive a free American Roadhouse Meal on at Logan’s Roadhouse locations for Veterans Day. Logan’s Roadhouse locations will also ask customers to round up on their bills, with the proceeds going to the Folds of Honor campaign, which provides scholarships and educational opportunities to children of fallen and disabled American service members. Logan’s Roadhouse has a 10 percent military and veteran discount year-round.

Longhorn Steakhouse: Veterans and military personnel can get a free appetizer or dessert and 10 percent off of their bill at Longhorn Steakhouse for Veterans Day.

Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ: For the entire month of November, active duty and veteran military personnel will receive 20 percent off of their bill at Lucille’s Smokehouse BBQ with valid ID to mark Military Appreciation Month. On Veterans Day, active-duty military and veterans will also get a free dessert.

Luna Grill: Luna Grill offers veterans and active-duty military with valid ID their choice of a free meal from Nov. 9 through Nov. 11.

Main Event: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free meal and $10 gameplay at Main Event on Veterans Day.

Manhattan Bagel Company: Veterans with a valid ID can get a free bagel with cream cheese at Manhattan Bagel Company for Veterans Day.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Margarita’s: Margarita’s Mexican Restaurants offer a free entree to veterans and active-duty military with valid ID, plus one for a guest, this Veterans Day.

Max & Erma’s: Max & Erma’s offers a free cheeseburger, fries and fountain drink to active duty military and veterans this Monday.

McCormick & Schmick’s: Active duty military, veterans and Gold Star families can enjoy a free lunch or dinner from a special menu on Sunday at McCormick & Schmick’s.

Medieval Times: Medieval Times locations will offer discounted tickets and free Royalty Upgrades to veterans and active-duty military and their family members with ID for the month of November.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a free Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt on Veterans Day.

Metro Diner: Veterans and active-duty military can get 50 percent off of their meals at Metro Diner for Veterans Day.

Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery: Mimi’s Bistro & Bakery offers a free meal from a special menu with beverage purchase to veterans and active-duty military for Veterans Day.

Mission BBQ: Mission BBQ will provide free sandwiches and cake to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.

MOD Pizza: Show your military ID to get a free MOD-size pizza or salad with the purchase of another pizza or salad. 

Native Grill & Wings: Native Grill & Wings offers veterans and active-duty military a free menu item up to $10.99 for Veterans Day.

New York Prime: New York Prime steakhouses offer a free entree for veterans and active-duty military with valid ID this Veterans Day. Porterhouse steaks, alcohol, and items labeled “A.Q.” are not included.

Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Veterans and active-duty military can buy one get free from a special menu on Monday from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub.

Noodles & Company: Noodles & Company offers an ongoing 15 percent discount for military and veterans.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

O’Charley’s: O’Charley’s will give veterans and active-duty military a free meal for Veterans Day. They also offer a 10 percent military discount all year and will donate to the Folded Flag Foundation from now through Veterans Day.

Old Country Buffet: Active duty, reserve, or retired military personnel in uniform or with a valid ID receive a 15 percent discount on Military Mondays (every Monday including Memorial Day). For Veterans Day, that treat will extend to up to four members of their families at Old Country Buffet.

Olive Garden: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free entree from a specially curated menu at participating Olive Garden locations for Veterans Day.

On the Border: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a free combo meal at On the Border for Veterans Day.

Orange Leaf Frozen Yogurt: This Veterans Day, military and veterans with valid ID and coupon can get a free frozen yogurt from Orange Leaf.

Outback SteakhouseOutback Steakhouse will, like Carrabba’s, also offer a special ongoing 10 percent Heroes Discount for all servicemen and women, police officers, firefighters and first responders starting on Nov. 12th. The Heroes Discount will be upped to 20 percent off their entire check from Nov. 8th through Nov. 11th. Diners can also donate to Operation Homefront from Nov. 6, 2019, to Jan. 7, 2020 by purchasing a Homefront Hero cocktail or donating a meal to a military family through a gift card purchase or donating on their checks in their restaurant of choice.

Panera: Select Panera locations offer free pick-two combos for veterans and active-duty military on Monday. Call your nearest location to see if they participate.

Peet’s Coffee: Veterans can enjoy a free coffee or tea of any size at Peet’s Coffee locations on Veterans Day.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Pie Five Pizza: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free personal pizza in-store on Monday with valid ID at Pie Five Pizza locations.

Pilot Flying J: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free coffee and breakfast using the Pilot Flying J app on Monday.

PJ Whelihan’s: PJ Whelihan’s locations offer active duty military and veterans with valid ID 15 percent off on Veterans Day.

Plucker’s Wing Bar: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free entree and non-alcoholic beverage at Plucker’s Wing Bar on Veterans Day.

Ponderosa Steakhouse: Veterans Day offers at Ponderosa Steakhouse locations vary, with some offering active-duty military and veterans 50 percent off the buffet and others offering a free buffet and/or a 20 percent coupon for your next visit. Check with your nearest location for specifics.

Primanti Bros.: Primanti Bros. offers active and retired military a free Almost Famous sandwich for Veterans Day on Sunday and Monday.

Quaker Steak & Lube: Quaker Steak & Lube offers veterans and active-duty military a free meal on Monday with valid ID.

Red LobsterRed Lobster diners can enjoy a free appetizer or dessert on Veterans Day at participating locations.

Red Robin: Veterans and military with proof of service can enjoy a free Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries at Red Robin this Veterans Day.

Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery: Active duty and retired military with a valid ID can get a free meal from a special menu for Veterans Day at Rock Bottom Restaurant and Brewery.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Romano’s Macaroni Grill will offer a free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entree at all U.S. locations (dine-in only) on Veterans Day to veterans and active-duty military with ID or proof of service.

Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Retired and active-duty military with ID and coupon can get a buy-one-get-one-free entree at Rubio’s Coastal Grill on Monday.

Ryan’s: Ryan’s buffet restaurants offer a free meal and unbottled beverage for active-duty military and veterans with a valid ID on Veterans Day

Scooter’s Coffee: Vets and active-duty military can enjoy a free drink of any size from Scooter’s Coffee on Veterans Day.

Sheetz: Sheetz locations offer a free six-inch turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink to veterans and active-duty military on Monday.

Shoney’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a free breakfast bar at Shoney’s on Veterans Day.

Sizzler: Participating Sizzler locations offer a free meal to veterans and active-duty military until 4:00 p.m. Servicemen and women and vets can choose from a 6 oz. Tri-Tip Steak, Malibu Chicken or a half-dozen Jumbo Crispy Shrimp and will also receive a free side and a coffee, tea or fountain drink. Military ID, uniform or a photo in uniform is required.

Smashburger: On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free Double Burger with any Smashburger purchase.

Smoothie King: Active duty and retired military with a valid ID can get a free 20-oz. smoothie from Smoothie King using their Healthy Rewards app on Monday.

Snarf’s: Snarf’s offers active duty and retired military with valid ID a free 7-inch non-specialty sub on Veterans Day.

Sonny’s BBQ: Veterans and active-duty military with ID can get a free pulled or sliced pork Big Deal combo from Sonny’s BBQ on Monday.

Starbucks: Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free tall coffee at Starbucks on Veterans Day 2019.

Subway: Veterans with a valid ID can get a free six-inch sub at select Subway locations on Veterans Day.

Taco Cabana: Taco Cabana offers a free chicken fajita, steak fajita or brisket taco to veterans and active-duty military with ID now through Monday.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Tavern at Phipps: Tavern at Phipps will honor veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Veterans Day with a free meal. Alcohol is not included in the deal.

TCBY: Active duty and retired military with a valid ID can get a free 6-oz. frozen yogurt from TCBY on Veterans Day.

Texas de Brazil: On Monday, veterans and active-duty military with valid ID (up to eight per table) can get 50 percent off of their dinners at Texas de Brazil.

Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active military can receive a free lunch on Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Texas Roadhouse locations.

TGI Friday’s: TGI Friday’s offers a free lunch to veterans and active-duty military with ID up to $12 in value on Veterans Day at participating locations. Check with your local Friday’s to be sure they’re part of it!

Tim Horton's: Active military and veterans can swing into their local Tim's for a free small coffee. 

TooJay’s Deli: TooJay’s Deli offers a free meal from a select menu to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Monday.

Twin Peaks: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free meal on Monday at participating Twin Peaks locations.

Villa Italian Kitchen: Villa Italian Kitchen offers a free slice of pizza to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.

Veteran's Day Free Meals - 100+ Freebies and Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Village InnVillage Inn locations, which provide a 10 percent military discount all year long, will offer free meals to active duty military and veterans on Veterans Day. In addition, Village Inn restaurants will raise funds for the Folded Flag Foundation from now through Veterans Day.

White Castle: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can get a free combo meal from White Castle on Veterans Day.

Wienerschnitzel: Wienerschnitzel offers a free drink and meal to veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID on Monday.

Willy’s Mexicana Grill: At Willy’s Mexicana Grill, veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can enjoy a 10 percent discount throughout the month of November.

World of Coca Cola: Military members (active duty, reserves, and retirees) can visit World of Coca-Cola free of charge year-round, but on Veterans Day weekend we provide a special offer for up to four of their guests to purchase general admission tickets for half-price. Tickets may be purchased with a valid Armed Forces ID card at the attraction’s ticketing windows.

Yard House: Yard House offers a free appetizer for veterans and active-duty military for Veterans Day.

Zaxby’s: Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can nab a free TLC Fillet Sandwich on Veterans Day 2019 at Zaxby’s.

Additional Veteran's Day Discounts for Vets, Active Military

Bed, Bath, & Beyond: Bed Bath & Beyond is offering VetReward subscribers with 25 percent off their purchases for shopping on Nov. 11.

Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tire: Goodyear Auto Service and Just Tire locations nationwide will offer military members free car care checks and tire installation. The free car care checks include checks on tires, brakes, alignment, battery, wiper blades and shocks, and struts.

Kohls: On 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 a 10% discount on Veterans Day.

Sports Clips: Some SportsClips locations are offering free haircuts to service members and veterans.