This Veterans Day many restaurants are showing their love, support and gratitude to our brave veterans and active-duty military by offering free meals, coffee, donuts and much more. Below is a list of a few restaurants that are thanking our veterans with free meals. Let your favorite veteran know where they can get free food!
Applebee’s
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Visit Applebee’s on Veterans Day this year to get one of seven different meals on the house.
IHOP
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Keep your patriotic spirit in mind when you visit IHOP this year for Veterans Day! You can get a free order of red, white and blue pancakes between 7 a.m and 7 p.m.
On The Border
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If you love Mexican food, visit On the Border for Veterans Day for a free “create your own combo” meal.
Texas Roadhouse
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To celebrate Veterans Day, visit Texas Roadhouse for a free lunch off of a special menu.
TGI Friday’s
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As a veteran, you can get free lunch between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. at TGI Friday’s!
Olive Garden
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Olive Garden is also participating in celebrating our veterans this year. They’re treating our veterans to a free entree from a special menu.
Krispy Kreme
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If you love donuts, visit Krispy Kreme this year on Veterans Day for a free donut and coffee.
Golden Corral
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Golden Corral is celebrating big this Veterans Day with a “thank you” dinner and fundraiser on November 17th. All veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free buffet and beverage from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m.
California Pizza Kitchen
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You can visit California Pizza Kitchen this Veterans Day for a free entree from a special menu.
Denny’s
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Denny’s is serving a big grand slam this Veterans Day. Any veteran can receive a free build-your-own Grand Slam Breakfast from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Bob Evans
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Another breakfast spot that is honoring veterans is Bob Evans. They are giving veterans all you-can-eat hot cakes!
Hooters
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Visit Hooters this Veterans Day for a free entree with any drink purchase!
Starbucks
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Even Starbucks is celebrating our veterans this year. Any veteran, active-military and their spouses can visit any Starbucks for a free tall coffee.
Tim Horton’s
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Tim Horton’s is also giving away a free donut to veterans throughout the entire day.
Friendly’s
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Friendly’s is showing its support this Veterans Day by giving veterans a free Big Two Do Breakfast or free All American burger meal for lunch or dinner.
Cheeseburger In Paradise
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Celebrate Veterans Day with a free All American burger and fries at Cheeseburger In Paradise.
Handel’s Ice Cream
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For an after dinner treat, visit Handle’s Ice Cream for a free single scoop ice cream cone.