Major restaurant chains offer free meals for veterans on Veterans Day

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Many major restaurant and café chains offer free meals and drinks or exclusive buy-one-get-one-free offers Veterans and active service members This is Veterans Day.

Here’s a quick look at some more Notable restaurants And the companies that offer these Veterans Day deals.

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All offers require military ID unless otherwise noted.

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Applebee’s

Applebee’s is offering free selected appetizers from a limited menu all day to all veterans or active duty military members.

This is the 18th consecutive year Applebee’s has offered Veterans Day deals, according to the company’s website.

All veterans and active duty military personnel can take advantage of Veterans Day food and drink specials, including Applebee’s offers. (Smith Collection/Gado/Getty Images)

It is only available to dine-in customers.

Wild buffalo wings

Past and current military members can enjoy 10 free boneless wings and a free order of regular fries.

Offer applies only to dine-in customers.

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When you visit a Buffalo Wild Wings Go location, the offer is valid for walk-in orders.

California Pizza Kitchen

All veterans or active duty military who visit California Pizza Kitchen will receive a free drink and one appetizer from a limited menu.

Drink Choices are available between Coca-Cola fountain drinks, iced tea, or unsweetened mango passion fruit iced tea.

Veterans and active duty personnel who come to California Pizza Kitchen can choose from a limited selection of full-sized salads, entrees or pastas. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

Entree options include four full-size salad options (Original Chopped Chicken Salad, Crunchy Thai Salad, Classic Caesar, or Italian Chopped), six pizzas (Original Grilled Chicken Pizza, Hawaiian, Mushroom Pepperoni Sausage, Pepperoni, Five Cheese + Fresh Tomato, or Traditional Cheese) — or three types of pastas (Creamy Garlic Fettuccine with Chicken, Kung Pao Pasta with Chicken, or Spaghetti) Bolognese).

Chilis

Veterans and active duty military can receive a free meal and soft drink From a limited menu at all participating Chili’s locations.

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The offer is valid for restaurant customers only.

Chipotle Mexican Grill

Diners who visit Chipotle Mexican Grill locations between 4pm and 8pm can purchase an entree and receive a second entree of equal or lesser value for free.

“We are honored to serve those who serve our country.”

“As a small token of our gratitude, we are inviting veterans and the military community to share a meal with someone they care about this Veterans Day,” Chris Brandt, president and chief brand officer at Chipotle, said in a press release.

“they Courage and commitment We are inspired every day, and we are honored to serve those who serve our country.”

Chipotle customers can get a second meal of equal or lesser value for free. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)

The offer is valid for dine-in customers at all Chipotle locations nationwide.

Old Cracker Barrel Store

All veterans and active duty military can swing by Old Cracker Barrel Store Location all day to get a free Sunrise Pancake Special.

“At Cracker Barrel, we believe sharing a warm, delicious meal is one of the simplest, most sincere ways to say ‘thank you,’” Sarah Moore, chief marketing officer at Cracker Barrel, said in a statement.

“We are grateful for the opportunity Share a meal “And a moment of connection with veterans and active military personnel from across the country on Veterans Day.”

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store customers eat inside a restaurant with antiques hanging on the wall.

Veterans can enjoy the Sunrise Pancake Special at Cracker Barrel Old Country Store locations. (Jeffrey Greenberg/Global Image Collection via Getty Images)

The Sunrise Pancake Special comes with two buttermilk pancakes and a choice of eggs or a Delicious breakfast Woof.

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However, it’s not just about breakfast. The offer is available to customers who dine in throughout the day.

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Denny’s also offers breakfast pancakes to veterans and active duty military.

A woman is seen pouring a drink on a stack of pancakes with a side of raspberries, strawberries and raspberries.

Denny’s is letting veterans enjoy the original Grand Slam (not pictured) for free on Veterans Day. (Istock)

The Original Grand Slam is available from 5 a.m. to noon at all participating Denny’s locations nationwide.

It comes with two buttermilk pancakes, two slices of bacon, two sausage links and Two eggs upon request.

Golden Coral

Golden Corral will welcome veterans, current service members and National Guard members free of charge Dinner buffet From 4pm until closing.

Older guests get food from the Golden Corral buffet.

Golden Corral has been offering free dinners to veterans since 2001. (Jonathan Wiggs/Boston Globe via Getty Images)

The Military Appreciation Night event is now in its 25th year and nearly 6.7 million meals have been served since 2001, according to the Golden Corral website.

Hi-Fi

If there’s no time for a meal, Hy-Vee may be the best place to fill the void.

A complimentary buffet breakfast will be served to all veterans and active duty military personnel from 6 to 10 a.m.

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Active and retired military personnel can also get a 15% discount on their grocery purchases at Hy-Vee.

Hy-Vee has been serving breakfast to veterans since 1999.

IHOP

Veterans can enjoy National meal Presented by IHOP’s Red, White and Raspberry Pancake Collection.

IHOP offers a line of red, white and blueberry pancakes for veterans. (Istock)

The blueberry pancakes are served with two eggs, hash browns and a choice between two slices of bacon or a pair of sausage links.

IHOP will welcome veterans for a free meal from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. at participating locations.

Krispy Kreme

Veterans and active military can get free coffee and donuts from Krispy Kreme.

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The offer is valid for a free hot or iced small coffee and choice of cake, inside or at the drive-thru window.

A Krispy Kreme donut placed on a cup of coffee.

Krispy Kreme offers free coffee and donuts. (Krispy Kreme)

Outback Steakhouse Restaurant

A complimentary 3-course Australian meal awaits all current and former military members at Outback Steakhouse.

The meal comes with a choice of soup or salad as an appetizer, select entrees, and a New York-style cheesesteak for dessert.

Shake Shack

Active duty military personnel and veterans can swing by Shake Shack for a free burger.

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The Big Shack consists of two quarter-pound beef patties, Shake Shack’s secret sauce, lettuce, American cheese, thick pickles, onions and roma tomatoes, on three toasted, buttered potato buns.

Offer valid only at participating Shake Shack locations, excluding airports, stadiums, arenas, Travel arenas And museums.