To celebrate Veterans Day, several restaurants are offering deals and freebies for veterans and current military personnel.
Here are some of the places offering food deals on Veterans Day. For most of these offers, proof of service, such as a military ID, is required. Restaurants also encourage calling ahead to make sure a specific location is honoring the deal, as deals and discounts are subject to change.
Note: This list will be updated as more deals come through. Unless otherwise noted, the deal is for Tuesday, Nov. 11.
Veterans Day 2025: Where to get free meals
Applebee’s is offering a free meal from a select menu to veterans and active military.
Blaze Pizza
Blaze Pizza is offering a free one-topping pizza to veterans and active military, per a news release shared with the Deseret News. The restaurant will also donate $1 to the Folds of Honor organization for every pizza sold on Nov. 11.
California Pizza Kitchen is offering a free beverage and entree from a select menu of salads, pastas and pizzas.
Chili’s
Chili’s is offering a free meal from a select menu.
Costa Vida
Costa Vida is offering a free chicken or pork entree with the purchase of any entree.
Cracker Barrel is offering a free Sunrise Pancake Special.
Cubby’s is offering a free meal (including an entree, side, fountain drink and dessert).
Denny’s is offering a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. to noon on Tuesday.
Dickey’s is offering a free pulled pork sandwich.
Dunkin’ is offering a free doughnut.
Fazoli’s
Fazoli’s is offering free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce when dining in with the code “VET25,” according to information shared with the Deseret News.
Famous Dave’s is offering a free chopped pork sandwich with a side. Use the code “VETERAN25″ for online orders.
Golden Corral
Golden Corral’s 25th annual Military Appreciation Night will take place on Nov. 11 from 4 p.m. until close, providing active U.S. service members, retired military and veterans with a free buffet and beverage, according to information shared with the Deseret News.
IHOP is offering a free red, white and blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Krispy Kreme is offering a free doughnut and small coffee.
Little Caesars is offering a free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Tuesday, according to a news release. The combo includes four slices of pizza and a 20-ounce Pepsi product.
Outback Steakhouse is offering a free Outback Special, served with fries and a drink, on Nov. 10 and 11.
P.F. Chang’s
P.F. Chang’s is offering a free lunch special from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11.
Red Lobster is offering a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries and Coleslaw meal.
Red Robin is offering a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger.
Starbucks is offering a free 12-ounce hot or iced-brewed coffee
Tucanos Brazilian Grill is offering a free Churrasco meal with the purchase of another adult Churrasco meal. Veterans dining in alone can receive a half-priced meal. If you post a picture of your veteran at Tucanos on the restaurant’s Facebook page, you will receive a free dessert certificate to use at your next visit.
Wienerschnitzel is offering a free chili dog, order of small fries and a small drink.
Wendy’s
Wendy’s is offering a free breakfast combo during breakfast hour, according to information shared with the Deseret News.
Yogurtland is offering a 15% in-store discount.