Many across the nation will come together on Veterans Day to honor heroes for their selfless service.
While every day is an opportunity to appreciate veterans for all they have sacrificed for this country, Veterans Day is the perfect time to do so.
Here’s a breakdown of Veterans Day discounts and freebies in Central and Southwest Virginia as we celebrate millions of veterans throughout the U.S.
Note: Most military discounts and freebies require a valid ID, such as a current military ID card or retiree card. The majority of these deals are available only on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted.
Discounts/Freebies
Applebee’s
Applebee’s wants to serve those who have served us. All veterans and active-duty military members can receive a free entrée, dine-in only, from a special menu that includes:
6 oz. Top Sirloin
Classic Bacon Cheeseburger
Chicken Tenders Platter
Double Crunch Shrimp
Fiesta Lime Chicken
Oriental Chicken Salad
Three-Cheese Chicken Penne
Bubba’s 33
On Nov. 11, Veterans can enjoy a free meal at Bubba’s 33 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. If you can’t make lunch, you can pick up a meal voucher for a future visit.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Buffalo Wild Wings is treating veterans and active-duty service members to 10 free boneless wings and fries. This offer is available in-restaurant only.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Veterans and active-duty military members can enjoy a complimentary appetizer or dessert when dining in.
Chilli’s
Chili’s is offering veterans a free entrée from a special, limited Veterans Day menu. Veterans and active-duty military can choose one of the following:
Chicken Crispers
Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
Oldtimer Burger with Cheese
Soup & House Salad
Chipotle
On Veterans Day, Chipotle is offering eligible U.S. service members and veterans a free order of chips and a side (guac, queso, or salsa) with a minimum $5 purchase.
Chicken Salad Chick
The Chicken Salad Chick in Roanoke is offering all Veterans and active military 50% off any meal and a regular drink.
Cracker Barrel
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free Sunrise Pancake Special at Cracker Barrel.
Denny’s
On Veterans Day, from 5 a.m. to noon, Denny’s will treat active, non-active, and retired military personnel to a free Original Grand Slam, which includes two buttermilk pancakes, two eggs, two bacon strips, and two sausage links.
Dunkin’
Veterans can enjoy a free classic donut. Please note this offer must be redeemed in person.
Firehouse Subs
Firehouse Subs is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel with a buy-one-get-one-free sub offer, available in-store only.
Food Lion
Food Lion is offering a 10% discount to all active-duty military and veterans.
Golden Corral
On Wednesday from 4 p.m. until close, Military Appreciation Night will be held at Golden Corral, and veterans and active-duty service members can get a free “thank you” buffet and beverage.
IHOP
From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m., IHOP red, white, and blueberry pancakes are on the house at IHOP for veterans and active-duty military. The meal includes two buttermilk pancakes topped with glazed strawberries, blueberry topping, and whipped topping, plus two eggs, hash browns, and your choice of two strips of crispy hickory-smoked bacon or two pork sausage links.
Krispy Kreme
Krispy Kreme is offering all active-duty military and veterans a free doughnut of their choice and a free small coffee, hot or iced.
Little Caesars
Little Caesars is offering a free HOT-N-READY Lunch Combo to all U.S. military veterans and active-duty service members.
Mission BBQ
Mission BBQ is honoring veterans and active-duty military personnel on Veterans Day with a free sandwich of their choice.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is offering Veterans and active-duty military personnel a free entree from a special menu, according to USA TODAY. Here’s a look at what’s on the menu:
Never-ending soup, salad and breadsticks
Cheese ravioli
Spaghetti and meatballs
Fettuccine Alfredo
Chicken Parmigiana
Outback Steakhouse
From Nov. 10-11, military veterans and active service members can visit Outback Steakhouse for a free Bloomin’ Onion and a Coca-Cola product or a 16 oz. domestic draft beer. Plus, if you redeem your Veterans Day offer as a Dine Rewards member, you’ll receive a Free Hero’s Meal for a future visit.
Planet Fitness
Planet Fitness is thanking veterans and active-duty military members with a week of special offers through Nov. 15. Guests with valid military ID can enjoy free workouts, along with access to massage chairs and HydroMassage beds. Current members who are veterans or active-duty military will also receive complimentary water and additional guest privileges based on their membership.
Rack Room Shoes:
Veterans and active-duty members can enjoy 20% off in-store on Veterans Day.
Roanoke Pinball Museum
Veterans are being offered free admission at the Roanoke Pinball Museum in downtown Roanoke on Wednesday.
Sheetz
On Wednesday, Sheetz is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel a free half turkey sub and a regular-size fountain drink.
Starbucks
Veterans, military service members and military spouses can enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) hot or iced coffee at Starbucks.
Target
For Veterans Day, Target is offering a Target Circle Military Appreciation Discount of 20% off one qualifying storewide purchase from now through Nov. 11 to verified military members, veterans and their families who are Target Circle members.
Texas Roadhouse
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a meal voucher that is valid through May 31, 2027, for an entree from a selection of 10 meals, two sides and a beverage, according to USA Today.
Wawa
Wawa is set to offer free any-size hot coffee to veterans, active military members, and their families, all day, with no military ID required.
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