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With Veterans Day upon us, restaurants across America are honoring our nation’s heroes with mouthwatering discounts and limited-time deals that are too good to pass up.
From free heartwarming meals to specials on sweet treats, check out all the places showing their thanks on Monday, Nov. 11, and celebrating those who have served or are currently serving.
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While this list includes nationwide and regional chains, be sure to check your favorite local establishments and eateries for additional deals to support independent restaurants in your area, as well.Free coffee at Starbucks
Veterans, active duty members and military spouses can receive a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, at participating U.S. Starbucks stores on Monday.
IHOP offers free pancake combo for veterans
On Monday from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. when veterans and active-duty military dine in at IHOP, they can enjoy a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo.
The options include either two buttermilk pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, blueberry topping, and whipped topping or two eggs with hash browns and choice of hickory-smoked bacon or pork sausage links.Free breakfast at Denny’s for Veterans Day
Past and present military personnel can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a valid military ID or DD214.Applebee’s serves free meals for veterans
On Monday, for the 17th consecutive year, Applebee’s will be offering veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members a special complimentary lunch or dinner.
They can choose from some of the restaurant’s most popular entrees: a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, 6-ounce Top Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platters, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad or Three-Cheese Chicken Penne.
Veterans will also get a $5 Bounce Back card for a future visit within a three-week redemption window.Free Pizookie at BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
Service members who dine in on Veterans Day will receive a free Pizookie — a cookie baked in a large cast iron skillet. Veterans and active-duty military members can also get a free appetizer on a future visit between Nov. 12 and Dec. 31, 2024.Free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips at Red Lobster
To thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips — six Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, served with cocktail sauce and ketchup, french fries and coleslaw — on Monday, Nov. 11.
Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this dine-in only offer.
Additionally, Red Lobster shows appreciation for veterans every day by offering 10% off their check when dining in-restaurant, with proof of service or valid military ID.
