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Veterans Day 2025 Freebies, Meals & Discounts

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Veterans Day 2025 Freebies & Deals

This comprehensive list features every Veterans Day 2025 offer currently available from restaurants, retailers, and attractions across the U.S. Each deal includes details for veterans, active-duty military, and in many cases, their families. Most offers are dine-in only, limited to one per guest, and require proof of service. Availability and hours vary by location.

Tip: Bring a government-issued military ID, VA card, DD-214, or other proof of service, and always call ahead to confirm your local store’s participation before visiting.

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Food & Drink Deals

54th Street Grill offers veterans and active-duty military up to $10 off any entrée for dine-in guests on Tuesday, Nov 11 as a thank-you for their service.

Applebee’s honors all active-duty military, veterans, reserves and National Guard with a complimentary full-size entrée from a seven-item Veterans Day menu including steak, shrimp, chicken, salad or pasta selections, plus a $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit.

Aspen Creek Grill provides veterans and active-duty military with a $15 meal voucher on Nov 11 from 11 a.m.–6 p.m. for dine-in guests with proof of service.

Biggby Coffee thanks veterans with any 16-ounce beverage for $1.99 on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Bill Gray’s offers veterans a free World’s Greatest Cheeseburger, regular fries and soda on Tuesday, Nov 11 with valid ID.

Big Boy serves veterans and active-duty military a $5 breakfast choice of eggs and meat, hotcakes and meat or French toast and meat, all including coffee on Nov 11.

Bob Evans offers a free farm-fresh meal from a ten-item menu to veterans and active-duty military for dine-in guests all day on Tuesday, Nov 11.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar provides free entrées to veterans and a 20 percent discount to active-duty military on Nov 11 at participating Texas and Colorado locations.

Bubbakoo’s Burritos gives veterans and active-duty military a free Taco Trio for in-restaurant orders on Nov 11 with valid military ID.

Bubba’s 33 welcomes veterans on Nov 11 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. for a free lunch or a voucher for a future visit at participating locations.

Bubba Gump Shrimp Co. thanks veterans with 20 percent off their meal for dine-in on Tuesday, Nov 11.

Buffalo Wild Wings offers 10 free boneless wings and fries to veterans and active-duty military for dine-in and walk-in orders at participating restaurants on Nov 11.

California Pizza Kitchen provides veterans and active-duty military a free entrée from a special menu for dine-in only on Nov 11.

CentraArchy Restaurants invites veterans and active-duty military to enjoy any entrée at half price on Nov 11 at 15 participating locations including California Dreaming and Carolina Roadhouse.

Chicken Salad Chick gives all veterans and active-duty military a free meal with one side and drink for dine-in or drive-thru only on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Chili’s offers a free Veterans Day meal available for dine-in guests from a limited menu. Beverage and gratuity are not included.

Claim Jumper invites veterans and active-duty service members to eat free from a special menu on Nov 11 for dine-in only with proof of service.

Connors Steak & Seafood honors military veterans with 50 percent off one lunch or dinner entrée for dine-in service on Nov 11 at all locations nationwide.

Cracker Barrel serves a free Sunrise Pancake special for veterans and active-duty military on Nov 11 while supplies last for dine-in guests with proof of service.

Denny’s invites veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Dickey’s Barbecue Pit serves veterans and active-duty military a free pulled pork sandwich for dine-in or carryout with valid ID on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers gives veterans and active-duty military a free Freddy’s Combo Meal card on Nov 11, redeemable through Dec 31 2025.

Green Mill Restaurant & Bar honors military guests with a free select menu item such as pizza, pasta, burger or salad available for dine-in on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Greene Turtle invites veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a free meal (up to $15 value) all day long on Nov 11 with valid military ID.

Golden Corral continues its Military Appreciation Night tradition on Tuesday, Nov 11 from 4 p.m. to close, offering a free “Thank You” meal for military heroes.

Gold Star Chili celebrates veterans with a complimentary meal of choice (up to $12 value) for dine-in, carry out or drive-thru orders on Nov 11 with proof of service.

Hacienda Mexican Restaurants offers veterans a free Large Wet Burrito for dine-in or carry out on Nov 11 with proof of service.

Hof’s Hut provides active-duty and veteran guests a complimentary meal plus a $10 “Thank You” Bonus Card on Nov 11 as a token of appreciation.

Hooters lets veterans and active-duty military choose one free entrée from a special menu on Nov 11 for dine-in only.

Houlihan’s gives veterans 50 percent off select entrées on Veterans Day for dine-in guests with valid ID.

In-N-Out Burger offers a complimentary meal including any burger, fries and drink for veterans and active-duty military with proof of service on Nov 11 at participating locations.

IHOP celebrates veterans with a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo served with eggs, hash browns and choice of meat on Nov 11 at participating restaurants.

Jaggers provides veterans and active-duty military one free meal on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Joella’s Hot Chicken serves veterans and active-duty military a free meal featuring two Jumbo Tenders, a side, sauce and drink on Nov 11 at participating locations.

Joe’s Crab Shack gives veterans 20 percent off their meal for dine-in on Veterans Day 2025 at participating locations.

Logan’s Roadhouse offers free meals from its Veterans Day menu on Nov 11 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. for veterans and active-duty military with proof of service.

Lucille’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Que invites veterans and active-duty military to enjoy a free meal and receive a $10 Bonus Card on Nov 11 for dine-in service.

Main Event thanks veterans and active-duty members with a free double cheeseburger, fries and 30 minutes of game play on Nov 11.

McCormick & Schmick’s honors veterans with half-priced entrées on Sunday, Nov 9 at participating restaurants for dine-in guests with proof of service.

Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt gives veterans their first 6 ounces free on Veterans Day at participating locations.

Metro Diner offers veterans 50 percent off their meals on Nov 11 for dine-in orders with valid military ID.

Mission BBQ provides a free sandwich to veterans on Nov 11 and hosts a live National Anthem at noon to honor American heroes.

Ninety Nine Restaurant + Pub offers a free lunch entrée with purchase of an adult entrée from opening until 4 p.m. on Nov 11, plus a $5 reward card for a future visit.

O’Charley’s provides veterans and active-duty military a free entrée on Nov 10 and 11 from 11 a.m.–4 p.m., plus a $5 reward card for next visit.

Olive Garden serves a complimentary entrée from a select menu to veterans and active-duty guests for dine-in on Nov 11.

Outback Steakhouse offers veterans and active-duty military a free Bloomin’ Onion and drink for dine-in service on Nov 11.

Pilot Flying J provides veterans and military families who verify with ID.me in the Pilot app a free breakfast sandwich and coffee or lunch item and drink on Nov 11.

Playa Bowls gives veterans and active-duty military a free bowl on Nov 11 at participating locations.

QDOBA offers 50 percent off one full-size entrée for veterans and active-duty military at participating restaurants on Nov 11.

Red Robin provides a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with a bottomless side for dine-in veterans and active-duty military on Nov 11.

Rock & Brews serves veterans, active-duty military and first responders a free pulled pork sandwich or strawberry fields salad on Nov 11 for dine-in guests.

Shoney’s treats veterans and active-duty military to a free breakfast from the Fresh Food Bar on Nov 11 from open until 11 a.m. at participating locations.

Starbucks thanks veterans, service members, and military spouses with a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee at participating U.S. stores on Nov 11 for café and drive-thru orders only.

Torchy’s Tacos gives veterans and active-duty military a free taco and drink in all restaurants on Nov 11 with valid military ID.

Texas Roadhouse provides free meal vouchers to veterans and active-duty military during late morning hours on Nov 11, redeemable for a future meal at participating locations.

Viva Chicken offers veterans and active-duty military a free meal with guest purchase at all locations on Nov 11.

White Castle gives veterans and active-duty service members a free combo meal or breakfast combo meal for dine-in on Nov 11.

Wings and Rings invites veterans to enjoy a free dine-in lunch combo available ALL DAY on Nov 11, with 10 percent off year-round for veterans and active-duty military.

Retail

Academy Sports + Outdoors offers 10 percent off all purchases online and in-store for active service members, veterans, and first responders through Nov 11.

AutoNation provides veterans, active-duty military, and their spouses 20 percent off all services from Nov 10–15 with valid verification.

Bally’s Atlantic City salutes veterans with featured breakfast and lunch selections, discounted room rates, and more on Veterans Day.

Great Clips gives veterans and active service members a free haircut or free haircut card on Nov 11. Non-military customers who get a haircut that day can also gift their free haircut card to a veteran or servicemember.

Hy-Vee invites veterans, military members, and their families to enjoy a free fresh breakfast from 6–10 a.m. on Nov 11 at local stores.

LUV Car Wash provides veterans, active-duty military and their spouses a free car wash on Veterans Day. No sign up required; show military ID or arrive in uniform.

Rack Room Shoes gives military personnel 10 percent off every Tuesday and 20 percent off on Veterans Day, Memorial Day, and Independence Day with valid ID.

Sleep Number offers an additional 10 percent off the entire purchase for all active, veteran, retired, and reservist U.S. military personnel with no exclusions.

Sport Clips provides free haircuts for veterans and active-duty service members on Nov 11 at participating stores as part of its Help A Hero fundraiser.

Spotless Brands Car Washes gives a complimentary car wash to veterans and active-duty military at all 210 locations nationwide on Nov 11.

Tractor Supply Co. honors all Hometown Heroes with a 10 percent discount on Nov 11 for military service members, veterans, and first responders.

WhiteWater Express Car Wash provides veterans a free premium car wash on Nov 11 at over 130 locations nationwide. Proof of service required.

Free Attractions & Museums

9/11 Memorial & Museum offers free admission to active and retired U.S. military, veterans, and Gold Star families from Nov 7–11.

Children’s Museum of Indianapolis provides free admission for veterans and active or retired military members on Nov 8, with 20 percent off for accompanying family.

Colonial Williamsburg grants free admission for all active-duty military, reservists, veterans, and dependents from Nov 7–11, including special Veterans Day programming.

Country Music Hall of Fame honors armed service members with free museum admission for them and up to three family members on Nov 11.

George Washington’s Mount Vernon offers free admission to all active-duty, former, and retired military personnel on Veterans Day.

Greater Des Moines Botanical Garden provides free general admission for active and retired veterans on Nov 8 from 9 a.m.–4 p.m.

Harley-Davidson Museum gives veterans and active-duty military free admission plus one adult guest and up to four children on Nov 11, with an additional 10 percent discount in the H-D Shop.

Indianapolis Zoo grants free admission to current and former military on Veterans Day with valid military ID.

Knott’s Berry Farm offers discounted admission for active, retired, and veteran U.S. military for themselves and up to five guests during Military Tribute Days from Nov 3–20 and Dec 1–18.

Nashville Zoo provides free admission for active military, veterans, and their immediate families during Military Appreciation Day on Nov 9.

National Baseball Hall of Fame grants free admission to all military veterans throughout November, with special Veterans Day programming on Nov 11.

National World War I Museum gives free admission to veterans and active-duty military, plus half-price admission for the public from Nov 7–11.

National World War II Museum provides free admission to all veterans on Veterans Day during its annual ceremony honoring those who have served.

North Carolina Zoo offers free admission for military personnel, veterans, and their spouses plus three guests during Military Appreciation Week, Nov 8–14.

Pro Football Hall of Fame gives free admission to servicemembers, National Guard members, and veterans plus one guest on Nov 11, with a Veterans Day Expo from 9 a.m.–1 p.m.

Thomas Jefferson’s Monticello offers U.S. military veterans free admission from Nov 8–11 for the Grounds Ticket or Highlights Tour.

Reminder: All offers are valid at participating locations only. Bring proof of military service and confirm local participation before visiting.

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