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On Veterans’ Day, some of the country’s largest restaurants and retail chains provide veterans and military personnel with free food, beverages and special offers in recognition of their service to the country.
Veterans Day 2021 offers discounts from dozens of companies including Dunkin, Wendy's, 7-11, Applebees. Seriously, the list seems endless, and current and former soldiers (and their families) will choose where to find great deals, free food, etc. on Thursday.
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Most of the following companies require you to show a valid military ID or certificate of honorable discharge in order to receive free gifts or discounts. Not sure what is important? View this list from Military.com. If you plan to dine at a restaurant, be sure to call and make a reservation in advance, and always make sure to call in advance and check whether the place you plan to visit is participating in the above promotions.
And don’t forget to tip the wait staff, even if you don’t pay for the food.
This is the complete list of free gifts for Veterans Day in 2021. Unless otherwise stated, all transactions apply to Thursday, November 11, and active and retired military personnel. Looking for a specific place? Try CTRL F to search by name.
Did we miss the freebies for your favorite locations? Send the information via email to baxelson@syracuse.com.
110 Grill-11:30 am to 4:00 pm Free lunch from a select menu. Place"
151 Coffee-Veterans and families get free drinks. Place"
54th Street Grill-Dine-in customers can get a free meal up to US$14. Place"
7-11-After downloading the app and registering with Veterans' Advantage, you can get free coffee or Big Gulp. Place"
Another Broken Egg cafe-customers who dine can get a free Patriot French toast set and coffee. Place"
Applebee's-You can get a free meal with a $5 refund card from the special menu when you dine. Place"
Aspen Creek Grill-Free meals from a special menu open until 6 pm »
Aspen Tap House-A free shared project from open to closed. Place"
Bad Ass Coffee of Hawaii-Provide a free cup of brewed coffee in the participating locations. Place"
Bad Daddy's Burger Bar-BD’s all-American burgers are served free of charge from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Baker's Square-Free Rise & Shine Breakfast is a 20% discount coupon for the entire check, valid until November 30. Only for dine-in and self-collection. Use the promo code VETSRISE for online orders. Place"
Bandana's BBQ-Free budget buster meal. Place"
Barnes & Noble Cafe-Provides a cup of freshly brewed hot coffee or iced coffee or tea for free. Place"
BIBIBOP Asian Grill-Only free bowls in the store. Place"
BJ's restaurant and brewery-free entrees from the selected menu during meals. Place"
Black Rock Bar & Grill-Free steak dinner during the meal. Place"
Bob Evans (Bob Evans)-You can dine for free from a selection of menus. Place"
Bombshells Restaurant and Bar-Free meals for veterans, 20% discount for active duty military and families. Place"
Brick House Tavern Tap-Free meal $5 bonus card. Place"
Buffalo Wild Wings-Order 10 boneless chicken wings and French fries for free. Place"
Burntwood Tavern-Free meals. Place"
Calhoun's-Free meals. Place"
California Pizza Kitchen – BOGO that customers can redeem for free entrees and drinks from November 12th to 20th. Place"
Reindeer Coffee-Free small cup of hot brewed coffee (spouse can also request a cup). Place"
Casey's General Stores-Free coffee. Place"
Champps Kitchen Bar-A $5 reward card for free meals, valid until December 31. Place"
Charleys Philly Steaks-Free small pieces or regular cheese steaks. Place"
Chelo's Hometown Bar & Grille-Free meals. Place"
Chicken Salad Chick-Free Chick Special and Regular Drinks. Place"
Chili's-Only free meals from selected menus in the restaurant. Place"
Cicis Pizza-Free adult buffet. Only for dine-in. Coupons are required. Place"
Claim Jumper-You can get a free meal from the special menu when you dine. Place"
Coco's Restaurant and Bakery-Free delivery, and free "buy one get one free" deal at all locations. Only for dine-in or take-out orders. Place"
Colton's Steak House & Grill-Free main course until 4pm. Place"
Coolgreens-Provides free entrees for dine-in customers throughout the day. Place"
Cotton Patch Cafe-Free fried chicken steak or fried chicken main course. Place"
Country Kitchen-Provides free Country Scramble for dine-in customers. Place"
Cookie Bucket-Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake. Place"
Craft Republic-Free Meal 5 USD Reward Card, which can be used from November 12 to December 31, 2021. Place"
Crooked Pint Beer House-free meal. Place"
Denny's-Create your own grand slam for dine-in customers for free from 5 am to noon. Place"
Dickey's Barbecue Pit-Free pulled pork sandwiches in-store and online. Place"
Duffy's Sports Grill-Free meals from 11 am to 4 pm. Only for dine-in. Place"
Dunkin'-Free donuts in the store only. Place"
Einstein Brothers-Free hot coffee or iced coffee. Place"
Emmet’s Social Dining Table-Free meals up to $15, dine-in only. Place"
The famous Dave's-free Georgian chopped pork sandwich on the side. Only for dine-in, take-out and online ordering. Place"
Farmer Boys-Free big cheese. Place"
Fazoli's-Free regular pasta with meat or marinade. Place"
Firebirds Wood Fired Grill-Free dine-in. Place"
Food City-Free meals provided by Deli Hot Bar. Place"
Fox & Hound-Free Meal 5 USD Reward Card, which can be used from November 12 to December 31, 2021. Place"
Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers-Get a free Freddy's Original two-person combo card, valid until November 30, 2021. Place"
Freebirds World Burrito-Free fries and dipping sauce. Place"
Fricker's-10 free boneless Fricker's Chicken Wings for dine-in only. Place"
Glory Days Grill-Free appetizers or regular orders of boneless chicken wings. Place"
Golden Star Chili-Free regular 3 courses and regular drinks for dine-in, take-out or drive-thru. Place"
Golden Corral-Free meals from 5pm until closing time. Place"
Grady's BBQ-Free value package. Place"
Green Mill Restaurant and Bar-Free menu items, dine-in only. Place"
Grillsmith-Free main course. Place"
Grub-Free dine-in main course. Place"
Hamburger-free hamburger, regular fries and petit Pepsi. Place"
Hard Rock Cafe-Free original legendary steak burger, and enjoy 15% military discount on any other items in Hard Rock Cafe. Place"
Hickory Tavern-Free menu items, up to $15. Place"
Hooters-Hooters is a free main course in the Veterans Day menu, and drinks are purchased with meals. Place"
Huddle House-Free MVP breakfast platter. Place"
Hy-Vee-Free dine-in breakfast is provided from 6 am to 10 am, and roadside pick-up service is also provided. There is a 15% discount on grocery purchases in stores and online. Place"
IHOP-Free red, white and blueberry pancakes, for dine-in only. Place"
IKEA-free meal. Place"
Joe's Crab Shack-Free Meal 5 USD Reward Card, which can be used from November 12 to December 31, 2021. Place"
Joella's Hot Chicken-Free Meal Special does not provide delivery service. Place"
Juicing-Free 20 oz classic smoothie. Place"
King Family Restaurant-Free meals from a selection of menus. Place"
Kolache Factory-Free Kolache and a cup of coffee from 6 am to 2 pm
Krispy Kreme-Free donuts and coffee. Place"
Kwik Fill-Free coffee. Place"
LaMar's Donuts & Coffee-Free donuts and 12 oz. coffee. Place"
Lion's Choice-Free large vanilla cone. Place"
Little Caesars-Free set lunch from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Logan's Roadhouse-Free meals with special menus between 3pm and 6pm. Place"
Lucille's Smokehouse BBQ-Free Lucille's Original Pulled Pork Sandwich, phone takeout and dine-in food. Place"
Macaroni BBQ-Free Mom's Ricotta Meatball Pasta. Place"
Max & Erma's-Free cheeseburgers, endless fries, fountain drinks and biscuits. Place"
McCormick and Schmick's-Half price main course. The Venus family is eligible. Place"
McDonald's-Free Big Mac McDonald's in Syracuse, New York. Place"
McGrath's Fish House-Free meals from a select menu. Place"
Menchie's-The first 6 ounces of froyo are free. Place"
Mission BBQ-Free sandwiches. Place"
Native Grill & Wings-Get a free 1/2 pound stripper (or boneless) combo, or a free local burger with French fries. Only for dine-in. Place"
Ninety Nine Restaurant and Bar-Buy another main course from 11:00 am to 5:00 pm and enjoy the main course from the selected menu for free. Only for dine-in. Place"
O'Charley's-Free meals during meals. Place"
Old Chicago Pizza & Taproom-Free appetizers with the purchase of the main course. Only for dine-in. Place"
Olive Garden-Free main course from a special menu. Place"
At the border-free choice of 2 combinations, dine-in only. Place"
Outback Steakhouse-Free Bloomin' Onion and Coca-Cola for dine-in or take-out. Place"
Parry's Pizza-Free full-size main course and fountain drinks when you eat in or take out. Place"
Perkins-Free and hearty seven breakfasts. Place"
Perry's Steakhouse & Grille-When guests purchase a main dinner course from 4pm to 10pm, they can enjoy the famous pork chop (dinner size) for free. Only for dine-in. Place"
Pilot Flying J-Get free meals with special offers in the app. Place"
Pluckers Wing Bar-Free meals. Place"
Red lobster-free appetizer or dessert from a special menu. Only for dine-in. Place"
Red Robin-Red's Tavern Double Burger is free until November 14. Place"
Shane's Rib Shack-Free barbecue pork or barbecue chicken plate up to 12. Only in store. Place"
Sheetz-Free half turkey or ham and regular-sized fountain drinks. Free car washes for veterans and active servicemen. Place"
Shoney's-Free freshly prepared breakfast bar served before 11 am. Only for dine-in. Place"
Smashburger-Free single classic burger. Place"
Smokey Bones-Free meals from a selection of menus. Only for dine-in. Place"
Smoothie King-Free 20 oz. Smoothies. Place"
Sunny’s BBQ-free pork is important. Place"
Starbucks-Free medium (12 oz) hot brewed coffee. Including military spouses. Place"
Stoner's Pizza Joint-Buy a big pizza and get a big cheese pizza for free. Place"
Taco John's-When guests enter the promo code "VETERAN" under the More tab of the Taco John app, they will get a free veal Taco Combo Meal. Good for all customers. Place"
Tap House Grill-Free meals. Place"
Tarka Indian Kitchen-Free appetizers throughout the day. Place"
TCBY-the first 6 ounces. Free frozen yogurt. Place"
Texas Roadhouse-Dinner coupons will be distributed in the store's parking lot from 11 am to 2 pm. Place"
Torchy's Tacos-Free tacos and drinks. Meals and self-collection orders placed only by phone or in person. Place"
American Travel Center-Free meals. Place"
Tucanos Brazilian BBQ-Buy another Churrasco meal and get a Churrasco meal for free. Place"
Twin Peaks-Free meals from a select menu. Place"
WaBa Grill-Buy a bowl, get a bowl free. Place"
Wendy's-Free breakfast combo from 6:30 am to 10:30 am »
White Castle-Free Combination Meal #1-#6 or Breakfast Combination Meal. Place"
Wienerschnitzel-Free chili dog, small fries and a small drink. Place"
Yard House-A free appetizer or dessert. Place"
Zaxby's-Free signature sandwich meal. Place"
Ziggi's Coffee-Free 16 oz. drink. The offer does not include online and mobile application orders. Place"
Ahipoke Bowl-50% discount on poke bowls, dine-in or take-out. Place"
Army and Air Force Exchange Service-MILITARY STAR cardholders will receive various benefits, including a 15% discount on food orders. Place"
Bark Social: 25% discount on all-day beverages. Place"
Black Angus Steakhouse-All-American steak plate for $11.99. This offer is applicable to restaurant dining and takeaway orders. Place"
Bonefish Grill-10% discount every day. Place"
Bubba Gump Shrimp-20% discount on food and retail shopping. Including family. Place"
California Dream-50% discount on main course. Place"
Carolina Roadhouse-50% of the main course. Place"
Carrabba's Italian Grill-10% discount throughout the year. Place"
CentraArchy Restaurant-Half-price main course from the full menu. Place"
Chop House-Enjoy a 50% discount on the main course. Place"
Eat'n Park-Enjoy a 10% discount throughout November. Only for dine-in. Including family! Place"
Gordon Biersch-10% discount. Place"
Gulfstream Cafe-50% discount. Place"
Joey D's Oak Room-50% discount on the main course. Place"
Ledo Pizza-$5 off for orders over $20. Place"
Luna Grill-10% discount when ordering in the restaurant. Place"
MacKenzie River-Enjoy a 25% discount on the entire table. Use the code THANKUVETS at checkout to apply for discounts when ordering online. Place"
Metro Diner-50% discount. Place"
Miller's Ale House-They can enjoy a 50% discount on their main dishes. Place"
Mimi's Cafe-20% discount, including families. Place"
Mountain Mike's Pizza-Buy a large pizza and use the code "VetBOGO" to save $5. Place"
New York Prime-50% discount on main dishes. Place"
Qdoba-Enjoy a 50% discount on any main course in the restaurant. Place"
Quaker Steak & Lube-50% discount on any main course. Place"
SOL Cocina, Mexico-20% of food and beverages throughout the year. Place"
Stewart's-All Stewart customers can enjoy a single spoon cone for 50 cents. Place"
Texas, Brazil-25% discount on dinner during dinner time. Only for dine-in. It is highly recommended to book. Place"
Tops Friendly Markets-11% discount on bills. Place"
Willy's Mexicana Grill-Enjoy a 20% discount on dining before November 30. Only in store. Place"
Academy Sports Outdoors-10% discount for in-store and online purchases. Place"
Four Seasons Uniform-10% discount.
BeaverFit-20% discount until Sunday, November 14, 2021.
Bed, Bath and Beyond-25% discount when redeeming discounts online.
High-volume-Soldiers in a large-volume "Big Reward Program" can enjoy a 10% discount throughout the year. Place"
Buy Buy Baby-25% discount before November 14th, also applicable to military spouses.
ChiliSleep-year-round military discounts.
David's Bridal-10% discount on in-store shopping, also applicable to immediate family members and fiances. Place"
Dollar General-11% discount in store and online, also applicable to family members. Place"
Enterprise Car Sales-Used cars purchased in November will receive a $300 discount. Place"
Everyday California-Free equipment and water sports rental services, including kayaks, snorkeling, surfboards and stand-up paddle boards, up to two hours. Use the code "VETERAN" in stores and online to enjoy a 20% discount on Veterans Day.
Eyemart Express-20% discount every day. Place"
Home Depot-10% discount. Place"
JCPenney-Use code HERO41 for an extra 25%. Place"
Macy's-20% discount to 11/12. Place"
Manly Man Co.-Before November 15th, you can enjoy a 35% discount on personalized tactical socks with the code "TACOPS".
Firm mattress-50% discount on selected mattresses, bedding, etc.
Microsoft-Up to 10% discount on selected products.
Mountain Mat-Use the code VeteransDay2021 to enjoy a 10% discount.
Mutt's Sauce-10% discount.
Natural Grocers-11% discount on all vitamins and supplements. Customers must register for {N} power rewards. Send the text "organic" to 72345.
Office Depot/Office Max-25% discount for in-store purchases before November 13th. Place"
Samsung-30% discount for mobile phones, tablets, smart watches, etc.
Shindigz-discounts on patriotic goods, such as air coolers, bowls, photo logos, napkins, personalized corn hole sets, etc.
Skechers-Until November 14, 25% discount on selected styles.
Sleeping Number-Purchase an immediate discount of $100.
Staples-25% discount for in-store purchases, also applicable to family members. Place"
Target-10% discount in stores and online, also applicable to family members. Place"
Under Armour-40% discount, also applicable to healthcare professionals, first responders and teachers.
Walgreens/Duane Reade-By November 14, 2021, store items that meet the regular price can enjoy a 20% discount. Including family. Place"
Clear space trash-20% discount for the first 12 months
Comcast-Low-income veterans can get two months of free internet service.
EveryPlate-The first box is $1.79 per copy, then use the code "EPVETDAY2021" to enjoy a 20% discount on the next two boxes.
Factor-The first three boxes have a discount of $90, the code is "FVETDAY21".
FitFighter-Tactical toughness suit, currently priced at 170 US dollars (original price 295 US dollars).
Floyd's 99 Barbershop-50% discount for haircuts before November 14. Place"
Grace for Vets Car Washes-Free car washes at independent car washes across the country.
Great Clips-Free haircut or free haircut card for future use. Place"
Green Chef-10 free meals, plus free shipping with code "GCVETDAY2021".
HelloFresh-5 boxes of free 14 meals, the code is "HFVETDAY2021".
Punchbowl-Free patriotic e-cards.
Red Roof-10% discount throughout the year, promo code "VP606732". Veterans who use Veterans Advantage can get additional exclusive military discounts.
Sports Clips-A free haircut with a military ID. Place"
Sources include Military.com, Parade, ChewBoom and American Veterans Magazine.
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