Veterans and active military personnel can get a bunch of freebies and discounts on Veterans Day (11/11). Find them all here.
Today is Veterans Day. For some, it’s a day to thank the veterans. For others, it’s a remembrance of the time spent defending our freedom. And for restaurants, it’s a way to offer Veteran’s Day deals to say thank you.
I know a free burger isn’t enough to say thank you.
There’s no big enough way to say thank you, thank you for leaving your families so we can stay free with ours; thank you for becoming friends and family with other servicemen and women so you can all serve the best way possible, thank you for trusting those in command; thank you for missing holidays and birthdays so we can be safe at home.
Both my grandpas were a veterans, serving before my time but still serving nonetheless, and today just reminds me of the sacrifices they made, decades ago, so that I could be free.
If you are a serviceman or woman, or a veteran, my heart is with you and your family today. If you’re a veteran (or actively serving, but on shore duty), I’m glad you’re home with your family and hope you can take advantage of these deals. And if you’re actively serving and deployed, I can’t wait until you’re home and can take advantage of these deals another year.
2022 Veterans Day Deals For Veterans & Active Military Personnel
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All offers are available on Veteran’s Day (11/11) unless otherwise noted.
Applebee’s
All active military, veterans, Reserves and National Guard can get a complimentary full-size entrée from an exclusive menu (6 oz. Top Sirloin, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Chicken Tenders Platter, Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, Oriental Chicken Salad, or Three-Cheese Chicken Penne).
Aroma Joe’s Coffee
Veterans can get any 24 oz. drink for free. Must show valid ID.
Bakers Square
Veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a complimentary 2-2-2 breakfast. Military ID or proof of military service is required.
If you’re ordering online, use the code VETERANS22.
Bad Daddy’s Burger
Veterans and Active Duty service members will receive a free BD’s All American Burger with choice of cheese and a side from 11 am to 3 pm. Proof of service required.
Bed Bath And Beyond
Veterans and active duty members get 25% off their purchase through 11/11.
Beef O’Brady’s
Veterans can get a free meal (up to $10) with the purchase of another meal.
Big Lots
All active military, veterans, or military family members receive a 10% discount every day in store or online.
BJ’s Restaurant
Free entrée from a select menu and a free Dr. Pepper beverage for current and former military. Must present Military ID or other proof of service.
Bob Evans
Free meal for active and past military members. Choose from one of 10 options. Dine in only. Beverage not included.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Ten free boneless wings and fries for veterans or active military.
California Pizza Chicken
All Veterans and Active Military will receive a complimentary beverage and one entrée.
Even better, from November 7 to 9, California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of all food and beverage sales to DAV (Disabled American Veterans) when you mention the promotion to your server or enter the promo code DAV for online orders.
Caribou Coffee
Veterans, active military members, and their spouses can receive a free small cup of hot brewed coffee.
Even better, $.25 of each cup of hot brewed coffee sold on Veteran’s Day will be donated to the American Red Cross Service to the Armed Forces.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Complimentary appetizer or dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage for all active and retired Military Personnel and their spouses with ID.
All service members and first responders get 10% off every day. Details here.
Chicken Salad Chick
Veterans and active military in uniform or with a military ID get a free Chick Special and regular drink.
Chili’s
Free Veterans Day free meal for veterans or active military duty. Choose from the following: Soup & Salad, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Oldtimer with Cheese, and Boneless Wings (6 count).
Cicis
Free adult buffet for veterans and active duty military.
Cracker Barrel
Veteran and active U.S. military guests can get a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with a food or beverage purchase in-store or online.
And from November 1 to 14, military apparel and drinkware is 25% off.
Denny’s
Free Build Your Own Grand Slam for active, inactive, and military personnel from 5 am to noon.
Dunkin’
Free doughnut for veterans and active military.
Famous Dave’s
All veterans and active military personnel can get a free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side.
Food Lion
All active duty military or veterans get 10% off. Must present military ID and MVP card.
Freddy’s
Veterans and current military personnel will receive a card for a free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal on 11/11. The card will be valid through November 30.
Great Clips
Retired and active military service members can get a free haircut or can come in for a free haircut card.
Non-military customers who go for a haircut on Veterans Day will receive a free haircut card to give to an active, inactive, or retired military member of any branch. The card will be valid from November 12 to December 9, 2022.
Harris Teeter
All active duty military personnel or veterans get 11% off. Must show military ID and VIC card at checkout to receive the discount.
Hooters
All active-duty and retired military can get a free meal. They can choose from the following: Buffalo Chicken Salad, Buffalo Chicken Sandwich, Grilled Chicken Sandwich, Hooters Burger, or 10-Piece Boneless Wings.
Joe’s Crab Shack
All veterans and active military members can get 20% off on Sunday, November 13. Valid for parties up to 4 who dine in only.
Krispy Kreme
Free small coffee and doughnut of choice for all veterans at participating shops. ID required for redemption.
LaMar Donuts
Free 12 oz. coffee and doughnut for active military and veterans.
Little Caesars
Free lunch combo (includes a 4-slice DEEP! DEEP! Dish pepperoni pizza and a 20 ounce Pepsi product) from 11am to 2 pm for active and past military personnel.
Logans Roadhouse
Veterans, active duty, and retired U.S. military personnel can get a free meal between 3 pm and 6 pm from the American Roadhouse menu.
Lowe’s Hardware
Get a 10% military discount for current, retired, and VA members and to their immediate family with proof every day.
Macaroni Grill
Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti for all veterans and active military on 11/11.
Menchies
Free 6 oz. yogurt for all veterans. Must show valid military ID or proof of service.
National Parks
All National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will waive admission fees in honor of Veterans Day.
O’Charley’s
Veterans and active duty military can get with a free meal when they dine in.
Outback Steakhouse
All military veterans, active service members, and spouses can enjoy a free Bloomin’ Onion with any Coca-Cola beverage.
Pilot/Flying J
All active duty and retired military members to enjoy a free meal (up to $10) at participating U.S. travel centers.
Red Robin
Veterans and Active Military can get a free Red’s Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries when you dine in.
Ruby Tuesday
Veterans and active military can get a free endless Garden Bar with proof of military status at participating locations.
Sheetz
Free meatball or ham sub and a regular size fountain drink for veterans and active duty military with ID.
Shoney’s
All U.S. Veterans and U.S. Active Duty Military members will receive a free All-You-Care-To-Eat Breakfast Bar from open to 11 am.
Shrimp Basket
Veterans can receive 50% off their total.
Smokey Bones
Veterans and active military (with ID) can get a free meal from select options.
Plus, military members with a valid ID always receive 10% off.
Sonny’s BBQ
Veterans and active military members can get a free Pork Big Deal. You must sign up for a coupon here before you go.
Sports Clips
Active-duty U.S. service members and veterans can get free haircuts with valid proof of service.
Starbucks
Free tall (12 oz.) brewed coffee to veterans, active duty military, and their spouses on.
Also, Starbucks is donating $.25 for every cup of hot coffee sold on 11/11, split between Team Red, White & Blue and Headstrong.
Tractor Supply Co.
Active military, veterans, and dependents get 15% off.
Wawa
All veterans, active military members, and their family members can get a free cup of hot coffee at any Wawa location.
Vinyl By Panch
Get 11% off at the vinyl and handmade products shop.
Top Military And Veteran Owned Businesses To Support
If you’re not a military member, but you feel compelled to do something to show your support today, we have a great list with our Top Military And Veteran Owned Businesses To Support.
Of course, you don’t have to only show support for these businesses today. You can support them every day. I’m sure they’d appreciate it.
Which of these 2022 Veteran’s Day Deals For Veterans & Active Military Personnel do you like best?
Cindy Ingalls
Thursday 21st of November 2019
I love the more brands and companies are giving back to our Veterans, even if it is something as simple as a discount or free item.
Cindy Nico
Tuesday 12th of November 2019
A great ideas to celebrate a special day. Nice list of places to eat.
Ada
Tuesday 12th of November 2019
These sound like they were some amazing deals. So grateful for all of the amazing Vets out there!
Fatima Torres
Tuesday 12th of November 2019
Thank you for breaking this down, and I couldn't be more thankful for the sacrifices veterans have made for their lives and our own.
Alvern @ Success Unscrambled
Tuesday 12th of November 2019
I am so glad that this big list of offers are available for veterans. It is almost like a feast day for them to really feel appreciated and loved.