Veterans Day · Nov. 11, 2026
Free meals and deals for those who served.
Every offer below lists who qualifies, when it runs, what to bring, and where we found it. Thank you for your service.
Offers are set by each business, often vary by location, and can change without notice. Call ahead or check the business's site before you go. Last checked November 10, 2026. Wings Ready isn't paid by or affiliated with any business listed.
Food and coffee 18
Another Broken Egg Cafe
Nov. 11Free Patriot French Toast Combo and coffee
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and retirees
- How:
- Dine-in only, show military ID
Benihana
Nov. 9–11Free five-course teppanyaki entree with an appetizer or starter
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, Gold Star families, first responders
- How:
- Buy an appetizer or starter
Bonefish Grill
Nov. 11Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic drink
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, retirees, first responders, and families
- How:
- Participating locations
California Tortilla
Nov. 11Free chips and queso with any purchase
- Who:
- Veterans
- How:
- Show military ID
Capriotti's
Nov. 11Free small sub
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Show military ID
Cracker Barrel
Nov. 11Free Sunrise Pancake Special
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Dine-in only, show military ID
Dunn Brothers Coffee
Nov. 11Free small brewed coffee or cold brew
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and retirees
- How:
- Participating locations, show military ID
Golden Corral
Nov. 11, 4 p.m. to closeFree buffet and drink
- Who:
- Service members, retirees, and veterans
- How:
- Dine-in
Hard Rock Cafe
Nov. 11Free Classic Smashed Burger
- Who:
- Active duty and retirees
- How:
- Show ID
Honey Dew Donuts
Nov. 11Free coffee, any size
- Who:
- Veterans
- How:
- Show military ID
Keke's Breakfast Cafe
Nov. 11Free Two Egg Classic Combo, no purchase needed
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Dine-in only, show ID
Logan's Roadhouse
Nov. 11Free meal
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Participating company-owned restaurants
MOD Pizza
Nov. 1150% off a regular pizza or salad
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Participating restaurants
Outback Steakhouse
Nov. 10–11Free Bloomin' Onion and a Coca-Cola drink or domestic draft beer
- Who:
- Service members and veterans
- How:
- No purchase or ID required
Playa Bowls
Nov. 1150% off bowls
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and retirees
- How:
- In store, show military ID
Sizzler
Nov. 11, open to 4 p.m.Free meal and nonalcoholic drink
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Dine-in
Starbucks
Nov. 11Free tall hot or iced coffee
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and military spouses
- How:
- Participating locations
Torchy's Tacos
Nov. 11Free taco and a 22 oz fountain drink or iced tea
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Show military ID or proof of service
Shopping 5
Target
Nov. 5–1120% off one qualifying purchase
- Who:
- Verified military, veterans, and families
- How:
- Verify in Target Circle, then apply the offer
Walgreens
Nov. 8–1120% off eligible regular-priced items
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and families
- How:
- In store, show military ID
Tractor Supply
Nov. 7 and Nov. 1110% off
- Who:
- Service members, veterans, and first responders
- How:
- In store and online
Samsung
Veterans Day saleUp to 30% off eligible products
- Who:
- Active duty, veterans, and families
- How:
- Verify through Samsung's Military Offers Program
Home Depot
Nov. 11–30Free Husky tool bag with qualifying Husky purchase
- Who:
- Verified military
- How:
- Online or in the app only, not in store
Fun 1
Dave & Buster's
Nov. 11Free unlimited game play, plus free dessert with an entree
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Show ID
Services 2
Great Clips
Nov. 11Free haircut or a free haircut card
- Who:
- Veterans and active duty
- How:
- Any U.S. Great Clips
Waters Car Wash (Florida)
Nov. 9–11Free car wash
- Who:
- Veterans, active duty, and first responders
- How:
- 25+ Florida locations
After the holiday
Discounts that last all year
Lowe's
Year-round10% off eligible purchases, every day
- Who:
- Active duty, veterans, retirees, and spouses
- How:
- Verify once through MyLowe's Rewards (ID.me)
Home Depot
Year-round10% off eligible purchases, every day
- Who:
- Active duty, veterans, and spouses
- How:
- Verify once in the Home Depot app or website
Military exchanges online
Year-roundTax-free shopping at the exchange websites
- Who:
- All honorably discharged veterans
- How:
- Verify through VetVerify, then shop online
National parks
Year-roundFree lifetime America the Beautiful pass
- Who:
- Veterans and Gold Star families; current members and dependents get a free annual pass
- How:
- Show proof of service at a park entrance
What counts as proof of service
Most places accept any one of these:
- Common Access Card (CAC) or uniformed services ID card
- Veteran ID Card (VIC) from VA
- Veteran Health Identification Card (VHIC)
- State driver's license or ID with a veteran designation
- DD-214 (bring a copy; black out your SSN)
Don't have a Veteran ID Card? Request one free from VA.
Benefits worth more than a free meal
VA disability compensation, health care, the GI Bill, and home loans are earned benefits, not discounts. Our benefits finder builds your list in a minute, with how to claim each one.
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