Veterans Day Restaurant Freebies and Deals, November 11, 2017

In honor of Veterans Day, here is a roundup of restaurants that are offering freebies or deals (at participating locations) to veterans and active duty military (keep in mind some are valid on 11/10 and some on 11/11!).

Restaurant Deals

Applebee’s – Free entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11

Back Yard Burgers – Free burger for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11

BJs Restaurant – Free entree + Dr. Pepper for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11

Bob Evans – Free meal for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Boston Market – Buy an entree and drink, get a free entree at participating locations on 11/11 – 11/12

Buffalo Wild Wings – Free Traditional or Boneless Wings and side of fries for Veterans and Active Duty Military on 11/11

Calhoun’s – Free meal for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/12

California Pizza Kitchen – Free select entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11

Chili’s – Free entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Chipotle – Buy one get one free entrees for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Chuck E Cheese – Meal deals for Veterans at participating locations on 11/11

Cici’s Pizza – Free pizza buffet for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Cracker Barrel – Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake for Veterans on 11/11

Denny’s – Free Build Your Own Grand Slam for Veterans on Monday, 11/12

Dunkin’ Donuts – Free donut for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11

Famous Dave’s – Free 2 Meat Combo for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11 – 11/12

Friendly’s – Free breakfast, lunch, or dinner for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Golden Corral – Free dinner “Thank You” Dinner for Veterans from 5-9PM on 11/12

Great Clips – Free haircut or haircut card for Veterans on 11/11

Huddle House – Free Sweet Cakes for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Hy-Vee – Free Breakfast from 7am – 11am Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

IHOP – Free stack of Red, White & Blue pancakes for Veterans and Active Duty Military on 11/11 (participating locations)

LaMar’s Donuts – Free doughnut and small coffee for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Little Caesars Pizza – Free $5 Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo for Veterans and Active Duty Military at participating locations on 11/11 from 11am – 2pm

Logan’s – Free entree for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11 from 11am-6pm

Macaroni Grill – Free spaghetti and meatballs for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Max & Erma’s – Free Cheeseburger, endless seasoned fries, and drink to all Veterans and Active Duty Military on 11/11

Menchie’s – Free 6 oz frozen yogurt for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

Mission BBQ – Free sandwich and cake for Veterans or Active Military Personnel on 11/11

O’Charley’s – Free entree for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Outback Steakhouse – Free Bloomin’ Onion and Beverage for Veterans on 11/11 + 10% off check for service members

Pilot Flying J – Free coffee and breakfast item with app for Veterans on 11/10 -11/12

Red Lobster – Free appetizer or dessert for Veterans, Reservists, and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Red Robin – Free Tavern Double Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries for Veterans and Active Duty Military on 11/11

Ruby Tuesday – Free appetizer for Veterans and Active Duty Military Members on 11/11

Shoney’s – Free All-You Can Eat Breakfast to Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Spaghetti Warehouse – Buy One Get One Free select entrees from 11/9 – 11/11 with coupon

Starbucks – Free tall coffee to Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Texas Roadhouse – Free lunch for Veterans on 11/11

Weinerschnitzel – Free Chili Dog, Small Fries, and a Small Pepsi for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Wild Wing Cafe – Free meal for Veterans and Active Duty Military Service Members on 11/11

Great Clips – Veterans and active service members who come in Nov. 11 get either a free haircut or a free haircut card to redeem with proof of military service through Dec. 31, 2017, at any U.S. Great Clips salon.

Sports Clips – Free haircut for Veterans and active service members on 11/11

Academy Sports – 10% off for active duty military, veterans and their spouse and/or dependent children in-store or online through 11/11

National Parks – Free entrance on Veteran’s Day

Publix – 10% off Groceries for Veterans, Military Personnel, and their families on 11/11

Winn-Dixie – 10% off Groceries for Veterans and Military Personnel on 11/11

Target – 10% off purchase from 11/9 – 11/12 for Military Personal, Vets, and Family Members with military ID

As always, you may want to call your nearest locations to make sure they are participating. Be sure to bring a form of military ID.

Know a veteran? Be sure to pass this on and tell them THANKS!

Stop by your local participating Wendy’s and pick up a Frosty Key Tag for only $2 through 12/31! The tag will get you a FREE Jr. Frosty with every purchase during 2019.

Plus, $1.90 from each tag will be donated to the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption.

These would make great stocking stuffers!

Happy National Taco Day! Here are some deals going on today. You may want to call your location to make sure they’re taking part before you go.

• California Tortilla – BOGO Tacos all day (up to 5 free tacos) on 10/4
• Chuy’s – $1 Crispy Beef Tacos with any order from 11am – 10pm. If you come dressed in a taco costume, you’ll get a free entree
• El Pollo Loco – Free Chicken Taco al Carbon with food or beverage purchase with coupon on 10/4
• Fuzzy’s Tacos – $1 Tacos at participating locations on 10/4
• Moe’s Southwest Grill – Free taco when you purchase two tacos for rewards members using app
• On The Border – Endless Tacos $8.99 all day long on 10/4
• Rubio’s Coastal Grill – Free Fish Taco with any beverage purchase on 10/4
• Taco Bell – Taco Day Set for $5
• Taco Bueno – Free Street Taco with any purchase
• Taco John’s – Free Crispy Beef Taco with app
• Tijuana Flats – Two Tacos, Chips and Drink for $5.99 on 10/4

Yum!

Today (9/29) is National Coffee Day, and there are several places offering up sweet deals – ENJOY!

Krispy Kreme: FREE Premium Small Iced or Hot Brewed Coffee from 9/29 (+ free Glazed Doughnut for reward members)

7-Eleven: FREE coffee with breakfast sandwich purchase (over $2) on 9/29

Barnes & Noble: Possible FREE tall coffee on 9/29 (not yet confirmed)

Bruegger’s Bagels: FREE medium coffee with nay purchase (rewards members) on 9/29

Caribou Coffee: FREE coffee of the day with purchase of any food item

Cinnabon: FREE 12 oz coffee at participating locations (no purchase necessary) on 9/29

Cumberland Farms: FREE hot or iced coffee (text FREECOFFEE to 64827 for coupon) on 9/29

Dunkin Donuts: Get a FREE Coffee with purchase of a Coffee on 9/29

Meijer Gas Station: Free coffee with mPerks eCoupon on 9/29

Peet’s Coffee: Get a FREE Cup of Coffee or Tee at participating locations on 9/29

Pilot/ Flying J: Get a free Small Cup of coffee with app on 9/28 – 9/29

Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf: FREE specialty beverage with purchase of Bright Future Blend (rewards members through app)

Wawa: Get a free cup of coffee (any size) on 9/29 (rewards members only)

As always, I recommend calling ahead to be sure your location is participating.

Today only (7/10) Chick-Fil-A is celebrating Cow Appreciation Day by giving away a FREE entree to anyone who comes dressed as a cow! Valid through 7pm.

Anyone wearing anything cowlike will receive a free entrée.

Guests in cow attire may select any breakfast, lunch or dinner entrée. Kids dressed like a cow may select a Kid’s Meal.

My kids and I love this event every year. Can’t wait!

National Flip Flop Day – FREE Smoothie at Tropical Smoothie Cafe

On Friday, June 15, stop by any participating Tropical Smoothie Cafe between 2 and 7 pm and get a FREE 16 oz. Sunshine Smoothie just for wearing flip flops!

While you’re there, you can also show your support for Camp Sunshine which provides support and hope to children with life-threatening illnesses. As always, I recommend calling ahead to be sure your store is participating.

Click here to find a Tropical Smoothie Cafe near you.

Check out the rest of the Restaurant Deals for even more savings!