SAN DIEGO (FOX 5\/KUSI ) \u2013 Tuesday, Nov. 11, is Veterans\u2019 Day, and San Diego businesses are paying their respects by helping veterans pay less.<\/p>\n
Around the county, organizations and businesses are offering deals to active-duty military personnel and veterans. Here\u2019s where service members can find free food and fun.<\/p>\n
Dining<\/p>\n
Starbucks: Free tall (12oz) hot or iced coffee\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans, military service members and military spouses<\/p>\n
How: Order a tall brewed coffee in a participating store or drive-thru and mention the Veterans\u2019 Day promotion. Be prepared to show your military ID or proof of service.<\/p>\n
Limit: Offer valid 11\/11\/25 on cafe and drive-thru orders only. Cold Brew, Nitro, and beverage customizations are excluded from this offer. Limit one per customer per visit<\/p>\n
IKEA: Free entree at Ikea Swedish Restaurant\u00a0<\/p>\n
When: Nov. 9 \u2013 Nov. 11, 2025<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel<\/p>\n
Where: IKEA San Diego, 2149 Fenton Parkway, San Diego, CA<\/p>\n
How: Order an entree and present a valid military ID at checkout to redeem this offer<\/p>\n
Limit: The offer is valid for dine-in only at the IKEA Swedish Restaurant and is limited to one entree per transaction. Must show military ID at checkout, Not valid with any other discount or offer, No cash value<\/p>\n
Luna Grill: Free bowl<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and Active Duty Military service members<\/p>\n
Where: Offer valid at participating San Diego locations<\/p>\n
How: Guests can download the Luna Grill app directly by visiting lunagrill.com\/clubluna or by searching \u201cLuna Grill\u201d in the App Store or Google Play store. After downloading, guests can present the Free Bowl offer on the app at check out.<\/p>\n
Blaze Pizza: Free one-topping Pizza\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel<\/p>\n
Where: Participating Blaze Pizza locations nationwide<\/p>\n
How: Order an 11 inch, one-topping pizza in-store and show a valid ID, military ID or DD-214 at check out.<\/p>\n
Limit: Limit one per person. In-store only; not valid online, delivery or third-party apps.<\/p>\n
Chick-Fil-A: Free Chic-fil-a Chicken Sandwich<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel<\/p>\n
Where: All Chic-fil-a San Diego locations<\/p>\n
How: All personnel are invited to stop by their local San Diego Chick-fil-A restaurant from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. with valid military ID and Chick-fil-A App scan.<\/p>\n
Limit: Limit one per person. In-store only; not valid online, delivery or third-party apps.<\/p>\n
Flynn Group Applebee\u2019s: Free meal and beer<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel<\/p>\n
How: Order from the special menu with seven of Applebee\u2019s most popular menu items while dining in. Mention the offer and show valid military I.D. or proof of U.S. Military Service.<\/p>\n
Limit: Dine-in only and must mention offer. Excludes tax and gratuity. Must order from the special menu with seven of Applebee\u2019s most popular menu items only. Guests must pre-purchase a pint of beer for a Veteran. One free beer per person. Specials valid only at Flynn Group owned and operated locations.<\/p>\n
Flynn Group Panera Bread: Free Pastry, Bakery Item or Cup of coffee\u00a0<\/p>\n
Who: Veterans and active-duty military personnel<\/p>\n
How: Order a pastry, bakery item or cup of coffee. Mention the offer and show valid military I.D. or proof of U.S. Military Service.<\/p>\n
Limit: Limit one per veteran. Must show valid military I.D. or proof of U.S. Military Service. Cannot be combined with any other offer or discount. Specials valid only at Flynn Group owned and operated locations.<\/p>\n
Entertainment<\/p>\n
Belmont Park: Free admission<\/p>\n
Who: U.S. active-duty military, veterans, retirees and National Guardsmen<\/p>\n
Where: Belmont Park, 3146 Mission Blvd., San Diego, CA<\/p>\n
How: Eligible guests can redeem their complimentary admission onsite or through GOVX with valid proof of military service.<\/p>\n
Limit: One free admission per qualifying guest.<\/p>\n
California State Parks: Free admission<\/p>\n
Who: U.S. service members and their families<\/p>\n
How: To enter for free, veterans, active duty and reserve military personnel must show a valid military ID or proof of discharge other than dishonorable or bad conduct to receive the free admission.<\/p>\n
The Shout House: Free cover\u00a0<\/p>\n
When: Friday and Saturday before 7 p.m. and after 10 p.m., year round.<\/p>\n
Who: Individuals with a valid military ID<\/p>\n
Where: The Shout House, 655 4th Ave., San Diego, CA<\/p>\n
How: Show your military ID and state issued ID at the door.<\/p>\n
Limit: Walk-ins only, offer not valid for reservations.<\/p>\n
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