If your Tuesday could use a little extra gratitude, Veterans Day has you covered. Restaurants across the country are rolling out an all-day buffet of “thank yous” for veterans and active-duty service members.
Applebee’s is serving free entrées from a special menu, while Chili’s is handing out full meals to anyone with a military ID. If you have a sweet tooth, BJ’s is gifting vets a chocolate chunk Pizookie awhile IHOP is dishing out its red, white and blueberry stack.
From pasta at Olive Garden to bowls at Playa Bowls and a Big Shack at Shake Shack, today’s an easy excuse to eat well while feeling appreciated. Here are the top free offers for veterans and active-duty military members all across the U.S.:
Applebee’s
Both veteran and active-duty military can choose a free meal from a select menu, including a six-ounce top sirloin and a bacon cheeseburger. This offer is valid for dine-in only.
BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse
BJ’s has a sweet offer on tap for vets and active-duty military today: enjoy a free chocolate chunk Pizookie with a military ID. Plus, through the end of the year, military guests who dine in can receive a free Appetizer Bounce Back for a future visit with the purchase of an entree.
California Pizza Kitchen
California Pizza Kitchen is offering our brave a complimentary entree and beverage from a prix fixe menu when dining in. Plus, veterans and active-duty service members will also receive a buy one, get one card redeemable for a pizza, pasta or salad on a future visit.
Chili’s
In the mood for some baby-back ribs? Chili’s is offering service members a free meal on November 11 at all participating restaurants.
Chipotle
If you want to feed your spouse or kiddo today, Chipotle has an enticing offer: from 4pm to 8pm local time, stores are offering buy one, get one free on entrees, including burrito bowls, burritos, salads and tacos.
IHOP
IHOP is staying true to the red, white and blue today, giving veterans and active-duty military free red, white and blueberry pancakes or a Pancake Combo today.
In-N-Out Burger
National Guard, reserves, veterans, and active-duty service members get a free meal—including a burger, fries and drink—at one of America’s favorite fast-food burger chains.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is offering vets and military free entrees from a special menu—just show proof of military service. Choices include never-ending soup, salad and breadsticks; cheese ravioli; spaghetti and meatballs; fettuccine Alfredo and chicken parmigiana.
Playa Bowls
Playa Bowls is offering free bowls to all veterans, active-duty and retired military personnel at participating locations nationwide.
Shake Shack
Score a free Big Shack today at one of Shake Shack’s 371 U.S. locations with a valid military ID.
Starbucks
Starbucks is honoring our military by offering a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, to those who have served. The offer is available at both U.S. stores and licensed locations.
Whataburger
Whataburger is honoring veterans year-round with a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee. Plus, on Tuesdays through the end of the year, the chain is offering a free taquito.