In honor of Veterans Day, many local and national businesses are offering free meals and special discounts for veterans and active-duty military members. Check out this roundup of where to find free food, family fun, and savings to celebrate those who serve.
Food
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Free Patriot French Toast topped with strawberries, blueberries, and whipped cream and a Barista House Blend Coffee on Veterans Day.*
For dine-in guests with a valid Military ID.
Click here for more info.
Applebees
Free meal off of the Veterans Day menu.
Visit Applebee’s website to browse the menu and find a location near you.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries.
Visit Buffalo Wild Wing’s website to find a location near you
Chili’s
Free Veterans Day menu meal
Visit Chili’s website to browse the menu and find a location near you.
Chipotle
BOGO entree offer
Visit Chipotle’s website to browse the menu and find a location near you.
Circle K
Free medium hot or iced coffee (with valid military ID)
Visit their Instagram to learn more.
Cracker Barrel
Free Sunrise Pancake Special, which comes with two buttermilk pancakes topped with creamy whipped butter and syrup and served with a choice of eggs or breakfast meat.
Click here for more information.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Free hot or iced coffee (any size) on November 11. Guests can enjoy their complimentary coffee in-bakery, through the mobile app, or online using code FREECOFFEE.
Visit their website to find a location near you.
IHOP
Free Red, White & Blue Pancake Combo. Includes 2 buttermilk pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, blurry topping, and whipped topping. Served with 2 eggs, washboard, and 2 strips of bacon or sausage links.
Visit the IHOP website to find a location near you.
J. Christopher’s
Free meal on Veterans Day with a valid ID.
Click here for more information.
Krispy Kreme Doughnuts
Free doughnuts and small coffee
Visit Krispy Kreme’s website to browse the menu and find a location near you.
Little Caesars
Free Lunch Combo, which includes four slices of Little Caesars signature Detroit-style Deep Dish pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi drink, on Veterans Day from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Learn more here.
Logan’s Roadhouse
Free Veterans Day Meal from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. – choose from All American Cheeseburger, Hand-Breaded Chicken Tenders, Chopped Steak, BBQ Grilled Pork Chop or Steak Tips. BONUS: Year-round 10% off for Veterans.
Click here to learn more.
Olive Garden
Free entrée from the Veterans Day menu (dine-in, must show valid ID)
Visit Olive Garden’s website to find a location near you.
Outback Steakhouse
Free Aussie 3-Course Meal on Veterans Day (select entrees)
Click here to learn more.
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille
Free Dinner-Cut Pork Chop or 3-course $39 Military Menu on November 11 from 4 p.m. to close.
Visit their website to learn more.
Red Lobster
Free order of Walt’s Favourite shrimp, fries, and coleslaw
Click here to learn more.
Scooter’s Coffee
Free medium coffee on Veterans Day
Visit Scooter’s website for more info and to find a location near you.
Shake Shack
Free Big Shack on Veterans Day
Visit Shake Shack’s website to learn more.
Smoothie King
Free 20 oz. smoothie (red Strawberry X-Treme, white Slim-N-Trim Vanilla, or blue Blueberry Heaven) from noon to 3 p.m. on Veterans Day.
Visit their website to find a location near you.
Starbucks
Free tall (12 fl.oz) brewed coffee (hot or iced)
Visit the Starbucks website for more information.
Texas Roadhouse
Free Texas Roadhouse meal voucher on Veterans Day, redeemable in-restaurant or for carry-out through May 30, 2026.
Visit Texas Roadhouse’s website to find a location near you.
Shopping, Attractions & Other Freebies
Academy Sports + Outdoors
10 percent off purchase online or in-store through November 11.
Visit their website for more information.
Birmingham Zoo
Free admission to the zoo (with valid military ID), AND you can bring in up to five dependents.
Everyone receives $5 off admission! (Zoo hours: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Click here to learn more.
Fun City Adventure Park
10 percent off for vets and their kids! (With extended hours)
Visit Fun City Adventure Park’s website to find the location near you.
Great Clips
Free haircut or free haircut card to use later.*
If you’re not military but you get one on Veterans Day, you’ll get a free haircut card to pay it forward to a vet in your life!
Visit the Great Clips website to learn more and find the closest location to you.
New Day Car Wash
Free Signature Wash on Veterans Day.
Visit their website to find the location closest to you.
Publix
10 percent off purchase on Veterans Day.*
Excludes prescriptions, alcohol, tobacco, gift cards, lottery tickets, postage stamps, and money services. Show ID at checkout.
Visit the Publix website for more information.
Regal
Free entry to all active and former military to attend Saving Private Ryan and Brothers on Three at participating locations.
Check their website to see which locations are showing the patriotic movies.
Target
10 percent off storewide*
Must fill out the military discount form on your Target account.
Visit Target’s website to learn more.
Vulcan Park and Museum
Free admission for vets and their families
Click here for more information.
