I’m not sure that a “Thank You ” is ever enough torepay anyone who has served this country so maybe it’s the little extra things that could help. USA Today listed all the places where vets can get free food and meal deals for this Sunday and Monday. It’s also a great opportunity to take a Vet out for a great meal and to say “Thank You” for serving our country.
Here’s the List:
Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill: Free meal from a special menu Sunday.
Back Yard Burgers: Free Back Yard Classic Burger Sunday.
Bakers Square: Free Veterans Day Breakfast Sunday plus get a 20 percent off coupon for a future visit.
Bar Louie: Free flatbread or burger Sunday.
Bertucci’s: Free small cheese pizza Sunday and Monday.
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: Free meal up to $12.95 and free Dr. Pepper beverage Sunday. Also in November, military personnel can also reserve a Pizookie through the Buy a Hero a Pizookie Program.
Bob Evans: Free meal from a special menu available all day Sunday at all locations.
Bonefish Grill: Free Bang Bang Shrimp appetizer Sunday.
Boston Market: Buy one individual meal and a drink, get one individual meal free with a coupon posted at www.bostonmarket.com Sunday or Monday. This deal is not only for veterans.
Buffalo’s Café: 50 percent discount for veteran and military Sunday.
Buffalo Wild Wings: Free small order of traditional or boneless wings with a side of fries Sunday.
Buffalo Wings & Rings: Five free wings and a free beverage Sunday.
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen: Free appetizer or dessert Sunday.
Chili’s: Free meal from special menu Sunday.
Chipotle: Buy-one-get-one free deal Sunday.
Cicis: Free adult buffet Sunday.
Cotton Patch Cafe: Free Chicken Fried Steak or Chicken Fried Chicken Sunday.
Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or a Crafted Coffee beverage.
Creamistry: 50 percent off any single item Sunday and Monday.
Daphne’s: 10 percent discount Sunday.
Dunkin’: Free doughnut Sunday. No purchase required.
Famous Dave’s: Free two meat lunch combo Sunday and Monday.
East Coast Wings + Grill: Free meal from special menu Sunday.
El Fenix: Free meal from special menu Sunday.
Fogo de Chão: 50 percent off meal Veterans’ Day weekend Friday through Sunday and 10 percent off for up to three guests’ meals.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans and active military who visit a Freddy’s restaurant Sunday get a free combo meal card good through Nov. 30.
Freebirds World Burrito: Veterans and active military get a buy-one-get-one free deal on full-size entrees Sunday.
Friendly’s: Free Big-Two-Do breakfast or free All-American Burger meal for lunch or dinner.
GetGo Cafe + Markets: Free coffee or fountain drink, excluding made-to-order and packaged beverages Sunday. Also available for first responders.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: 15 percent off Sunday and Monday. Not valid in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
Hooters: Free meal from a special menu Sunday.
Houlihan’s Restaurant + Bar: Free meal from special menu Sunday. Plus, the chain has a 15 percent military discount every day of the year.
Huddle House: Free order of Sweet Cakes Friday through Monday.
Hurricane Grill & Wings: Free meal Sunday.
Jimboy’s Tacos: Free meal up to $10 at participating locations Sunday.
Kolache Factory: Free kolache and a free coffee Sunday.
LaMar’s Donuts: Free doughnut and 12-ounce coffee Sunday.
Little Caesars: Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday.
Logan’s Roadhouse: Free meal from special menu between 3 to 6 p.m. Sunday.
LongHorn Steakhouse: Free appetizer or dessert Sunday.
Margaritas Mexican Restaurants: Free meal Sunday.
Menchie’s Frozen Yogurt: Free six ounces of frozen yogurt Sunday.
Miller’s Ale House: 50 percent off meal Sunday.
Mimi’s Cafe: Free meal from special menu Sunday.
MOD Pizza: Free MOD-size pizza or salad Sunday.
Native Grill & Wings:Free menu item up to $11.99 Sunday.
Ninety Nine Restaurant & Pub: Free meal from special menu with purchase of another entree from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday.
O’Charley’s: Free meal from special menu Sunday and Monday.
Olive Garden: Free meal from special menu Sunday.
On The Border: Free Create-Your-Own combo meal Sunday.
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage Sunday, plus 10 percent off everyday.
Pluckers Wing Bar: Free meal, side and non-alcoholic beverage, up to $15, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Sunday. Dine-in only.
Ponderosa and Bonanaza Steakhouses: Veterans can choose a free buffet and beverage or 50 percent off a menu item. Some locations will honor veterans Sunday and other locations on Monday so check with your closest location.
PT’s Taverns: The chain will offer happy hour selections throughout the entire day to veterans and active-duty service members who present a valid military ID Sunday.
Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert Sunday and Monday.
Red Robin: Free Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries Sunday.
Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries: Vets eat free Saturday through Monday. Plus, each brewery will be brewing a limited-edition Veterans Day IPA and Saturday through Nov. 12, 25 cents from every pint will go to a local Veterans charity.
Romano’s Macaroni Grill: Free Mom’s Ricotta Meatballs and Spaghetti entrée Sunday.
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer up to a $10 Sunday.
Scooter’s Coffee: Free drink of any size Sunday. Plus, stores will be taking donations for Wounded Warriors Family Support Sunday and Monday.
Shake Shack: Free scoop of Shake Shack Custard at all locations Sunday.
Sheetz: Free six-inch turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink Sunday.
Sizzler: Free lunch from special menu until 4 p.m. Sunday.
Starbucks: Free tall coffee for any veteran, active duty military and military spouse Sunday.
SweetFrog Frozen Yogurt: Free 12-ounce frozen yogurt Sunday.
Taco Cabana: Free Brisket Taco Sunday.
Texas Roadhouse: Free lunch from a special menu Sunday.
TGI Fridays: Free meal up to $12 Sunday and Monday.
The Greene Turtle: Free meal up to $12 Sunday.
Tijuana Flats: Free entree and drink Sunday with military ID. Dine in or take out. One per person.
TooJay’s: Free meal from a special menu Sunday.
Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar: Free classic burgers Sunday.
Wawa: Free hot coffee Sunday.
Wienerschnitzel: Free Chili Dog, small fries and a small drink Sunday.
White Castle: Free combo meal for veterans and active military members who dine in or go through the drive-thru Sunday and Monday.
Yard House: Free appetizer Sunday.
Zoës Kitchen: Free meal Sunday and Monday with a valid military ID.
Benihana: Free appetizer with purchase of an entree Monday.
Bertucci’s: Free small cheese pizza Sunday and Monday.
Boston Market: Buy one individual meal and a drink, get one individual meal free with a coupon posted at www.bostonmarket.com Sunday or Monday. This deal is not only for veterans.
Burgerim: 50 percent off Monday.
Chicken Salad Chick: Free Chick Special and regular drink to veterans and active-duty military Monday.
Claim Jumper: Free meal Monday.
Corner Bakery Cafe: Free “Choose 2” meal Sunday with military ID.
Creamistry: 50 percent off any single item Sunday and Monday.
Famous Dave’s: Free two meat lunch combo Sunday and Monday for veterans or active military with valid identification.
Farmer Boys: Free Big Cheese cheeseburgers Monday.
Fatz Southern Kitchen: Free World Famous Calabash Chicken Basket Monday. Plus, in November active military and veterans get 25 percent off entrees.
Gigi’s Cupcakes: Free cupcake Monday for to veterans and first responders.
Golden Corral: Free dinner buffet with beverage from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday to any person who is serving or has served in a United States Military branch, including the National Guard and Reserves.
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria: 15 percent off Sunday and Monday. Not valid in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
HMSHost: Free Budweiser BBQ Cheddar Burger at participating HMSHost-operated airport restaurants Monday.
Hy-Vee: Free breakfast Monday.
IHOP: Free Red, White and Blue pancakes or a patriotic pancake combo 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday. Offer varies by location.
Metro Diner: 20 percent off Monday.
Pilot Flying J: Saturday through Monday, there will be a coupon on the myPilot app for a free Pilot Coffee with choice of a fresh breakfast sandwich, packaged pastry item or a Cinnamon Center of the Roll. This deal is open to all.
Ponderosa and Bonanaza Steakhouses: Veterans can choose a free buffet and beverage or 50 percent off a menu item. Some locations will honor veterans Sunday and other locations on Monday so check with your closest location.
Potbelly Sandwich Shop: Free cookie with any purchase Monday.
Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert Sunday and Monday.
Rock Bottom Restaurants & Breweries: Vets eat free Saturday through Monday. Plus, each brewery will be brewing a limited-edition Veterans Day IPA and Saturday through Nov. 17, 25 cents from every pint will go to a local Veterans charity.