{"id":84342,"date":"2026-11-10T21:42:48","date_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:42:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/84342\/"},"modified":"2026-11-10T21:42:48","modified_gmt":"2026-11-10T21:42:48","slug":"veterans-day-free-meals-in-rochester-mn-2026-list","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.diningandcooking.com\/us\/84342\/","title":{"rendered":"Veterans Day Free Meals in Rochester MN (2026 List)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veterans Day is coming up on Wednesday, November 11th. It’s a day to honor the people who have served our country, and many companies honor them on the 11th by offering deals and discounts. There are some in Southeast Minnesota that are even offering free meals to Veterans.<\/p>\n

ALSO READ:\u00a0Grandma\u2019s Summer Snapshot of Rochester Girl Is Up for $10,000<\/p>\n

Where Veterans Can Eat Free on Veterans Day<\/p>\n

Some of these deals are from chain restaurants (but lucky for us, we have locations in SE Minnesota). Others are local restaurants. You’ll want to make sure your bring proof of service, too, to make sure you get the deal.<\/p>\n

Applebee’s – free meal (from select entrees)<\/p>\n

Buffalo Wild Wings – 10 free boneless wings and fries<\/p>\n

Crooked Pint – one free item (from select menu)<\/p>\n

Five West – free meal (dine-in only)<\/p>\n

Little Caesars – free Hot-n-Ready Lunch Combo<\/p>\n

Olive Garden – free meal (from select menu, dine-in only)<\/p>\n

Red Lobster – free Shrimp and Chips (dine-in only)<\/p>\n

Taco John’s – free small beef crispy or soft shell taco combo<\/p>\n

Texas Roadhouse – free meal<\/p>\n

Wendy’s – free Dave’s Single<\/p>\n

\"106.9Veterans Day Deals in Rochester and SE Minnesota<\/p>\n

There are other places in SE Minnesota that are offering deals on Veterans Day. Disabled American Veterans Minnesota Chapter 28 has a list of other deals for Veterans (just scroll down to ‘Veterans Day Discounts’). Some include free haircuts, free bagel and cream cheese, and a free car wash, just to name a few.<\/p>\n

The Best Sandwich Spots in Rochester According to Locals<\/p>\n

One of the best lunches is a delicious sandwich from your favorite restaurant. Here are the best places for a sandwich in Rochester according to locals.<\/p>\n

Gallery Credit: Carly Ross<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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