Veterans Day Freebies & Deals 2025

Get ready for a day of gratitude and great offers on Tuesday, 11/11/25, as America salutes Veterans Day. First observed to mark the armistice ending World War I at the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month in 1918, the observance became a national holiday in 1938. This year, restaurants and retailers across the country are honoring veterans and active-duty service members with freebies, discounts, and special treats. From complimentary meals to limited-time perks, there’s something for every hero. Explore the standout offers below and make the most of these thank-yous while they last.

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Note: Always call ahead to make sure your location is participating!

🇺🇸 All The 2025 Veterans Day Freebies & Deals:

• Andy’s Frozen Custard: Veterans and active-duty military receive a free regular-size, one-topping sundae on 11/11/25 (limit one).
• Another Broken Egg Cafe: Enjoy a complimentary Patriot French Toast and a Barista House Blend Coffee on 11/11/25.
• Applebee’s: On 11/11/25, veterans, active-duty, reserves, and National Guard get a free full-size entrée from a special menu with proof of service (one per guest), plus a $5 Bounce-Back card to use within three weeks. In select locations across VA, MD, WV, PA, and NC, guests can pre-purchase a $5 beer for a veteran through 11/10/25, to be gifted on 11/11/25—complete with a coaster you can personalize with a note.
• Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar: Free BD’s All American Burger with cheese and a classic side for veterans and active military from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on 11/11/25 (dine-in only).
• Bar Louie: Veterans and active-duty military eat free with a complimentary burger when dining in, valid 11/10/25–11/11/25.
• Beef ‘O’ Brady’s: Free burger and fries for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Benihana: Complimentary entrée (up to $59) for veterans and active military when dining in 11/9/25–11/11/25 (one per guest).
• Biggby Coffee: Military members can sip any 16-oz beverage for $1.99 on 11/11/25.
• Biscuit Belly: Free meal for veterans and active-duty service members on 11/11/25.
• Blaze Pizza: Free one-topping pizza for veterans and active service personnel on 11/11/25.
• Bob Evans: Free meal from a special Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty when dining in on 11/11/25.
• Bruegger’s Bagels: Veterans and active-duty get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) in-bakery or online/app on 11/11/25 with code FREECOFFEE (no purchase required).
• Bubba’s 33: Free lunch from a select menu or a voucher for a future visit, available 11 a.m.–4 p.m. on 11/11/25.
• Buffalo’s Cafe: 25% off dine-in meals for veterans and active duty on 11/11/25.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Free entrée and beverage from a special menu for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (dine-in). Guests also receive a BOGO coupon for a future pizza, pasta, or salad.
• Casey’s: Free any-size coffee or fountain drink for veterans on 11/11/25.
• Cattlemens Steakhouse: Free Sirloin Steak dinner for active and retired military when dining in 4–10 p.m. on 11/11/25.
• Chicken Salad Chick: Free Chick Meal (scoop or sandwich, one side, and a regular fountain drink) for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Chili’s: Free meal from a Veterans Day menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Chipotle: BOGO free entrée for military members from 4–8 p.m. on 11/11/25.
• Cody’s Original Roadhouse: Free entrée—choose a Half Rack of Ribs or a Grilled BBQ Chicken Breast—for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (dine-in only).
• Connors Steak & Seafood: 50% off one entrée for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Country Kitchen: Free Country Scramble for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Cracker Barrel: Complimentary Sunrise Pancake for veterans and active military dining in on 11/11/25.
• Dave & Buster’s: Free entrée (up to $20) and a $10 Power Card for veterans and active military on 11/11/25; plus 15% off food and beverage year-round.
• Denny’s: Free Original Grand Slam for veterans and active military from 5 a.m.–noon on Tuesday, 11/11/25.
• Dickey’s Barbecue Pit: Free Pulled Pork Sandwich for veterans and active-duty dining in on 11/11/25 (limit one).
• Dog Haus: Veterans get a free Haus Dog on 11/11/25 (dine-in; one per guest).
• Duck Donuts: Free classic donut in-shop for veterans and service members on 11/11/25.
• Duffy’s Sports Grill: Veterans dine free (up to $20 value) on 11/11/25 when dining in. Active military receive 40% off food year-round.
• Dunkin’: Free donut—including specialty varieties—for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (in-store only; no ID required).
• Eddie Merlot’s: Free Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger with fries for veterans and active military on Tuesday, 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: Veterans and active-duty enjoy a free hot or iced coffee (any size) in-bakery or online/app on 11/11/25 with code FREECOFFEE (no purchase required).
• Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich with one side for military members. For online orders on 11/11/25, apply code VETERAN25 at checkout.
• Farmer Boys: $4 Big Cheese Burger for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 with proof of service; must join or download the Very Important Farmer app.
• Fazoli’s: Free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce for veterans and active military on 11/11/25. Dine-in or order online with code VET25.
• Freddy’s: Veterans and active military can pick up a free combo meal card on 11/11/25—redeemable through 12/31/25.
• Friendly’s: Free Veterans Burger and drink for veterans dining in on 11/11/25.
• Golden Corral: Free “thank you” dinner buffet and beverage for active military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans from 4 p.m.–close on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Granite City Food & Brewery: Free entrée from a select menu plus a non-alcoholic beverage for service members on 11/11/25, 11 a.m.–4 p.m. Dine-in or order to-go online with code VETERANS25.
• Green Mill: Veterans and active-duty eat free from a special menu on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Hacienda Mexican Restaurants: Free large Wet Burrito for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (dine-in or carryout).
• Hooters: Free entrée from a Veterans Day menu with the purchase of a beverage on 11/11/25.
• Houston TX Hot Chicken: 20% off meals for veterans and military on 11/11/25.
• Huddle House: Free MVP Breakfast Platter for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Huey Magoo’s: Free 3-piece Tender Meal with the purchase of a regular beverage for veterans and active service members on 11/11/25.
• Hurricane Grill & Wings: Complimentary entrée from a select Veterans Day menu on 11/11/25.
• IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 (dine-in only).
• In-N-Out Burger: Retired, active, reserve, and National Guard members receive a free burger, fries, and a beverage on 11/11/25 (no purchase required).
• Insomnia Cookies: One free Deluxe cookie with an in-store purchase of $5+ for active-duty and veterans 11/8/25–11/11/25.
• Joe’s Crab Shack: 20% off your dine-in meal for veterans on 11/11/25 (up to four people).
• Johnny Rockets: Free single burger with the purchase of an entrée and any drink or shake on 11/11/25; mention the offer in-store.
• Kings Family Restaurant: Free dine-in meal for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Kona Grill: Complimentary entrée (up to $49) for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• LIME Fresh Mexican Grill: Veterans receive a free meal and a LIME Challenge Coin ($50 value, excludes alcohol) on 11/11/25; coin holders are also invited to eat free on the 11th of every month thereafter.
• Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo for veterans and active service personnel on 11/11/25 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m. (in-store only).
• Logan’s Roadhouse: Free meal from a select menu for military members from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on 11/11/25.
• Long John Silver’s: BOGO free Combo for military members on 11/11/25.
• Main Event: Free double cheeseburger and fries plus a 30-minute arcade Timecard for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Manhattan Bagel: Free hot or iced coffee for all military (active and retired) on 11/11/25.
• Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: First 6 oz. of frozen yogurt are free for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Mission BBQ: Free sandwich for veterans on 11/11/25.
• Mo’ Bettahs: $5 off for veterans dining in or ordering in-app on 11/11/25.
• MOD Pizza: 50% off a MOD-size pizza or salad for veterans, active military, and their spouses on 11/11/25.
• Native Grill & Wings: Free select meal for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.
• O’Charley’s: Free entrée for veterans and active military from 11 a.m.–4 p.m. local time on 11/10/25 and 11/11/25 (dine-in only), plus a $5 reward card for a future visit.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free meal from the Aussie 3-Course Menu (starter, entrée, dessert) for veterans on 11/10/25–11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Paris Baguette: PB Rewards members who are veterans, military, and their families get a free pastry with any purchase on 11/11/25.
• Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille: Veterans get a free Famous Pork Chop when accompanied by a guest purchasing an entrée on 11/11/25; if dining solo or with other veterans, enjoy 50% off the pork chop. Military Menu also available on 11/11/25.
• Pilot and Flying J: ID.me-verified military and families get a free breakfast sandwich and coffee—or a lunch item and fountain drink—ordered through the Pilot app on 11/11/25 (at participating travel centers).
• PJ’s Coffee: Free 16-oz hot or cold brew for active military and veterans on 11/11/25.
• Polly’s Pies: Free slice of pie for veterans and active military when dining in 11/10/25–11/11/25 (no purchase necessary).
• QDOBA: Free chips & dip for veterans and active military dining in on 11/11/25 (no purchase required).
• Quaker Steak & Lube: Veterans and active-duty receive 50% off any entrée on 11/11/25.
• R.A. Sushi: Complimentary entrée (up to $49) for veterans on 11/9/25–11/11/25 (dine-in; one-time use).
• Red Lobster: Free Veteran’s Shrimp & Chips entrée on Tuesday, 11/11/25, for veterans, active-duty, and reservists. Veterans also get 10% off every day.
• Red Robin: Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with a Bottomless Side for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Rock & Brews: Free Pulled Pork Sandwich or Strawberry Fields Salad for veterans, military, and first responders on 11/11/25.
• Roosters Wings: Veterans visiting on 11/11/25 receive a free $10 Roosters Buck for a future visit.
• Round Table Pizza: 15% off orders 11/7/25–11/14/25 with code RTP321 (valid for dine-in, carryout, and delivery).
• Rubio’s Coastal Grill: Veterans and military enjoy a BOGO entrée 11/10/25–11/11/25 in-store and online with code VETS25.
• Ruby Tuesday: Free Garden Bar entrée or Garden Bar add-on for veterans and active military on 11/11/25, plus $6.99 burger and sandwich specials all day (upgrade options available).
• Salad and Go: Free salad or wrap for veterans and active military on 11/11/25. Beginning 11/12/25, a 10% military discount is available year-round.
• Santa Fe Cattle Co.: Free entrée from the Lunch Express Menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 (dine-in).
• Scooter’s Coffee: Free medium drink for military personnel on Monday, 11/11/25 (limit one per customer).
• Smokey Bones: Free entrée choice—Bacon Cheeseburger, Pulled Pork Sandwich, or Chicken Tender Platter—with a regular side when dining in on 11/11/25. Plus, a 20% military discount year-round.
• Smoothie King: Free 20-oz smoothie (including Strawberry X-Treme, Slim-N-Trim Vanilla, Blueberry Heaven) for veterans and active-duty from noon–3 p.m. on 11/11/25 (no purchase required).
• Sonny’s BBQ: Free Pork Big Deal for veterans and active military. Verify eligibility and join Sonny’s Rewards by 11/9/25, then submit the form to receive your coupon. Valid for dine-in, takeout, or drive-thru.
• Starbucks: Free tall (12-oz) hot or cold coffee for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.
• STK Steakhouse: Complimentary entrée (up to $69) for veterans when dining in 11/9/25–11/11/25 (one-time use; reservations recommended).
• Sullivan’s Steakhouse: Free Signature Angus Burger and fries for veterans and active military dining in on 11/11/25.
• TCBY: First 6 oz. of froyo are free for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.
• Tender Greens: 50% off food and non-alcoholic drinks for veterans and their families (up to eight people) on 11/11/25; valid for dine-in and takeout.
• Teriyaki Madness: Free bowl of your choice for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty can pick up meal vouchers on 11/11/25 from 11 a.m.–2 p.m., redeemable on a future visit.
• TGI Fridays: Free meal from a select menu for veterans on 11/11/25, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
• The Brass Tap: Free burger and fries for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• The Greene Turtle: Free meal up to $15 for veterans on 11/11/25.
• Tocaya Organica: 50% off dine-in food and non-alcoholic beverages for veterans and their families (up to eight people) on 11/11/25.
• Twin Peaks: Free lunch from a select menu for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
• Via 313 Pizzeria: $5 Cheese Bread for veterans and active military dining in on 11/11/25.
• Village Inn: Free 2-2-2 Breakfast (two eggs, two bacon or sausage, two pancakes) for military personnel on 11/11/25. Valid in-store and online; use code VETERANS25 for online orders.
• Wendy’s: Free Breakfast Combo (sandwich, seasoned potatoes, and any beverage) for veterans and active military during breakfast hours on 11/11/25.
• Whataburger: Free Taquito every Tuesday during breakfast hours from 11/11/25 through 12/30/25 for veterans and active military, plus a free 16-oz hot or iced coffee on 11/11/25.
• White Castle: Free combo meal (#1–#7) or a Breakfast Combo Meal for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.
• Wienerschnitzel: Free Chili Dog, small fries, and small soda for veterans and active military on 11/11/25 (in-store).
• Wings and Rings: Free lunch for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Yard House: Free appetizer for veterans and active military on 11/11/25.
• Yogurtland: 15% off in-store orders for veterans and active-duty on 11/11/25.

Don’t miss these generous gestures as communities nationwide come together to honor our veterans and active-duty heroes. Mark your calendar, spread the word, and enjoy a well-earned treat on 11/11/25. Thank you for your service.

* Terms may vary by location. It’s wise to call ahead to your local restaurant or retailer before venturing out to confirm the deal.