Veterans Day Megathread (11/11): Free Meals & Discounts from Starbucks, Chipotle, Target, Walgreens & More

It's time to honor our heroes! This Wednesday, November 11, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a massive array of freebies and discounts. Note: Most offers require a military ID, VA card, DD-214, or state ID. Please verify details with your local branch as availability may vary.

🍔 Restaurants & Food

• Applebee's: Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu (Dine-in only; excludes beverages and gratuity; limit 1 per person).
• BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie (Dine-in). Also, get a free appetizer with a regular entrée from 11/12 to 12/14.
• Bob Evans: Free meal from a limited Veterans Day menu (Dine-in only; excludes beverages and gratuity).
• Bonefish Grill: Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic drink (Also open to first responders and their families).
• Chili's: Free meal from select menu items (Dine-in only).
• Chipotle: Free chips with guac, queso blanco, or salsa with any $5 purchase (In-restaurant only).
• Circle K: Free medium hot or iced coffee.
• Dave & Buster's: Free dessert and unlimited all-day gameplay (Excludes purple swipe games; no tickets earned).
• Denny's: Free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon (Dine-in only; beverage not included).
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free bagel & shmear plus coffee (Mention offer in-bakery).
• Firehouse Subs: Buy one sub, get one free (In-store only with military ID).
• Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Visit on 11/11 to get a free combo meal card (Valid through 11/25).
• Golden Corral: Free "Thank You" dinner from 4 p.m. to close (Dine-in only).
• Honey Dew Donuts: Free coffee of any size.
• Hot Dog on a Stick: Free 16-oz Original Lemonade (In-store with military ID).
• IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• In-N-Out Burger: Free meal (any burger, fries, and drink) plus a Veterans Day decal.
• Lazy Dog Restaurants: Free soda, personal dessert, and Fireside Favorites entrée (Dine-in only).
• Logan's Roadhouse: Free entrée from a special 5-item menu (11 a.m. to 3 p.m., dine-in at participating corporate stores).
• LongHorn Steakhouse: Free appetizer or dessert plus 10% off your meal.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin' Onion and a Coca-Cola drink or 16-oz domestic draft beer (11/10-11/11, dine-in only).
• Piada Italian Street Food: Free regular-sized entrée with protein.
• Pilot Flying J: Free coffee or fountain drink and a sandwich (Verify via ID.me in the Pilot app).
• Red Robin: Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries (Dine-in only with military ID).
• Rubio's: Buy one entrée, get one free using code VETS26 (In-store with military ID).
• Ruby Tuesday: Free Everyday Fresh Meal including entrée, Garden Bar, and bottomless drink (Dine-in at participating locations).
• Shake Shack: Free Single ShackBurger (Capped at $9.99; order in-person).
• Sizzler: Free nonalcoholic beverage and lunch (until 4 p.m.; choose from 6-oz Tri-Tip Sirloin, Malibu Chicken, or 6 Crispy Shrimp).
• Smashburger: Free All-American Smashburger.
• Smoothie King: Free 20-oz smoothie (Strawberry X-Treme, Blueberry Heaven, or Vanilla Slim-N-Trim) with military ID.
• Sonny's BBQ: Free Pork Big Deal (pulled/sliced pork sandwich, side, and drink).
• Starbucks: Free tall hot or iced brewed coffee for veterans, service members, and spouses (Café and drive-thru only).
• Texas Roadhouse: Free meal voucher (Distributed 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.; redeemable through 5/31/27).
• Yard House: Free appetizer (Dine-in only; no purchase required).

🛍️ Retail, Grocery & Services

• Academy Sports + Outdoors: 10% off entire purchase through 11/11 (Verify via ID.me; exclusions like YETI and clearance apply).
• AutoNation: 15% off parts, accessories, and services (In-store with military ID or use code VETS15 online through 11/30).
• 4Patriots: Free 72-Hour Emergency Survival Food Kit ($29.29 value) on 11/11 via their Veteran and Military Salute page.
• Five Below: 10% off online from 11/9 to 11/15 for military families and service members.
• Great Clips: Free haircut or a card for a future free haircut.
• Hy-Vee: 15% off groceries with code VETS2026 plus a free dine-in breakfast (6 a.m. to 10 a.m.).
• Kohl's: 30% off in-store on 11/10 and 11/11 (ID required; exclusions apply).
• Orthofeet: Up to 30% off for veterans on 11/11 and 11/12.
• Publix: 10% off groceries in-store with proof of service.
• Rack Room Shoes: 20% off entire in-store purchase.
• Sport Clips: Free haircut at participating locations with military ID.
• Target: 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase from 11/5 to 11/11 (Verify via Target Circle Military Appreciation).
• Tractor Supply: 10% off online and in-store for verified first responders, veterans, and military.
• Walgreens: 20% off eligible regular-priced items in-store from 11/8 to 11/11 (myWalgreens members only; open to families).

🎡 Attractions & Free Admission

• Aquarium of the Pacific: Free admission on 11/11 (Reservations required).
• Colonial Williamsburg: Free admission from 11/6 to 11/11 for military, retirees, and dependents.
• Legoland Florida & New York: Free admission through 11/30 for veterans, military, and first responders; guests get 50% off.
• Mount Vernon: Free admission on 11/11.
• National Park Service: Free entry to all parks on 11/11 for everyone.
• National WWI Museum and Memorial: Free admission for active duty and veterans (11/6-11/9 and 11/11); half-price for the general public.