{"id":42451,"date":"2025-11-11T14:09:19","date_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:09:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42451\/"},"modified":"2025-11-11T14:09:19","modified_gmt":"2025-11-11T14:09:19","slug":"get-veterans-day-food-freebies-deals-today-in-florida-heres-where-to-find-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/42451\/","title":{"rendered":"Get Veterans Day food freebies, deals today in Florida. Here’s where to find them"},"content":{"rendered":"

It’s Veterans Day! To honor those who served our country,\u00a0several restaurants, coffee shops, and fast food\u00a0chains are offering\u00a0free or discounted meals<\/a>\u00a0to\u00a0veterans and\u00a0active-duty military personnel<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Veterans Day.<\/a><\/p>\n

The federal holiday is observed on Nov. 11 every year to commemorate the end of World War I, when the Allies and Germany signed an armistice agreement on Nov. 11, 1918. Fighting ended on the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month, according to the\u00a0Department of Veterans Affairs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Here’s a list of deals and discounts available to Florida veterans today. Be sure to check with your closest location to confirm participation in deals.<\/p>\n

Another Broken Egg Cafe<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a\u00a0free Patriot French toast combo<\/a>\u00a0and coffee on Nov. 11 at participating\u00a0Another Broken Egg Cafe\u00a0locations.<\/p>\n

Applebee\u2019s<\/p>\n

Veterans and active duty military receive a\u00a0free meal<\/a>\u00a0from a select menu on\u00a0Nov. 11\u00a0at participating\u00a0Applebee\u2019s.<\/p>\n

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s<\/p>\n

Free\u00a0BYOB (Build Your Own Burger) and fries for<\/a>\u00a0veterans on Nov. 11 (offer good at participating locations).<\/p>\n

BJ\u2019s Restaurant & Brewhouse\"BJ's<\/p>\n

BJ’s Restaurants & Brewhouse’s Chocolate Chunk Pizookie dessert; veterans and active-duty military who dine in on Veterans Day can get one free.<\/p>\n

On Nov. 11,\u00a0BJ\u2019s Restaurant & Brewhouse<\/a>\u00a0will serve free Chocolate Chunk Pizookies with no minimum food purchase to current and former military members.<\/p>\n

They also shared that from Nov. 12 through Dec. 31, guests with a valid military ID who dine in and purchase an entr\u00e9e will receive a free Appetizer Bounce Back to enjoy on a future visit.<\/p>\n

Blaze Pizza<\/p>\n

On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a free one-topping pizza. Blaze Pizza will also donate $1 from every pizza sold that day to\u00a0Folds of Honor<\/a>, which provides scholarships to disabled veterans and the spouses and children of fallen veterans.<\/p>\n

Bob Evans<\/p>\n

On Nov. 11,\u00a0Bob Evans<\/a>\u00a0is offering a select menu available free to veterans and active-duty military personnel.<\/p>\n

Buffalo Wild Wings\"Buffalo<\/p>\n

Buffalo Wild Wings will give customers six free boneless or traditional wings if Super Bowl 59 goes into overtime.<\/p>\n

All past and present armed service members can get 10 free Boneless Wings and Fries with a valid ID on Veteran Day.<\/p>\n

The offer is valid for dine-in and walk-in service at participating locations.<\/p>\n

Chili\u2019s<\/p>\n

Veterans and active duty military members get a free meal at\u00a0Chili\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Nov. 11\u00a0at all participating restaurants. Military ID required.<\/p>\n

Chipotle<\/p>\n

Members of the military community \u2013 veterans and active-duty military personnel with a valid military ID \u2013 who order any entr\u00e9e can get a second entr\u00e9e free from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. local time on Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

Guests can also round up their order total to the next highest dollar amount to donate to the United Service Organizations (USO) in its Round Up for Real Change feature on the Chipotle app and\u00a0Chipotle.com<\/a>\u00a0from Tuesday, Nov. 11, through Sunday, Nov. 16.<\/p>\n

Cracker Barrel<\/p>\n

On Nov. 11, veterans can enjoy a\u00a0free Sunrise Pancake special<\/a>\u00a0at\u00a0Cracker Barrel.<\/p>\n

Denny\u2019s<\/p>\n

Veterans and active duty military personnel receive a\u00a0free Original Grand Slam at\u00a0Denny\u2019s<\/a>\u00a0on\u00a0Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to noon.<\/p>\n

Must show a valid military ID or DD214.<\/p>\n

Einstein Bros. Bagels<\/p>\n

All veterans and active-duty service members get a free hot or iced coffee (any size) on Veterans Day; the offer is good in stores, on the mobile app, or online using code FREECOFFEE.<\/p>\n

No purchase is required.<\/p>\n

Firehouse Subs\"Firehouse<\/p>\n

Firehouse Subs signature Hook & Ladder sandwich. Smoked turkey breast, honey ham, and melted Monterey Jack, served with lettuce, tomato, onion, mayo, and deli mustard with a dill pickle spear served on the side.<\/p>\n

On Veterans Day, active-duty military personnel and veterans can purchase one sub of any size and receive a second one free with a valid military ID.<\/p>\n

The offer is valid for in-store purchases only and is limited to one per customer.<\/p>\n

Ford\u2019s Garage<\/p>\n

All veterans and active-duty military will receive a free American Standard Burger or up to $15 off the entr\u00e9e of their choice on Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

The offer is valid for dine-in only on November 11 at participating Ford\u2019s Garage locations. To redeem, please show a valid military ID.<\/p>\n

Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers<\/p>\n

Veterans and active military personnel who visit on\u00a0Nov. 11\u00a0will receive a free\u00a0Freddy\u2019s Combo meal card.<\/a><\/p>\n

No purchase is necessary to receive this special offer. Cards may be redeemed through Dec. 31, 2025.<\/p>\n

Golden Corral<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Nov. 11, from 4 p.m. to close,\u00a0Golden Corral<\/a>\u00a0is hosting its Military Appreciation Night, which includes a complimentary\u00a0meal.<\/p>\n

Hooters<\/p>\n

All retired and active-duty military personnel who present proof of service or a military ID and order a drink on Tuesday can get a free meal from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu.<\/p>\n

Huey Magoo’s<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military receive a\u00a0free 3-Piece Tender Meal<\/a>\u00a0with the purchase of a beverage on\u00a0Nov. 11.<\/p>\n

Must show Military or Veteran ID or 00-214 form to redeem.<\/p>\n

iHOP<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can get free\u00a0red, white, and blueberry pancakes<\/a>\u00a0at participating IHOP locations.<\/p>\n

A valid military ID or proof of service is required.<\/p>\n

Krispy Kreme<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military personnel can enjoy a complimentary small hot or iced coffee and a free doughnut of their choice on Veterans Day, Tuesday, November 11.<\/p>\n

The offer is valid in shops and at the drive-thru, with no other purchase necessary (limit one per guest).<\/p>\n

Lazy Dog Restaurants<\/p>\n

Active-duty military personnel, those discharged, retired, or reserve, receive a\u00a0free Fireside Favorite<\/a>\u00a0on Nov. 11.<\/p>\n

Maple Street Biscuit Company<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military get 10% off on Veterans Day with valid identification.<\/p>\n

Metro Diner\"Active<\/p>\n

Active and retired military can receive 50% off their meal on Veterans Day, Nov. 11, 2025, at Metro Diner in Granger. Valid military ID required.<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military can get 50% off their dine-in meal on Veterans Day with a valid military ID. Additionally, veterans can enjoy 10% off their meal throughout the year.<\/p>\n

Olive Garden<\/p>\n

Olive Garden<\/a>\u00a0offers a complimentary meal to all active-duty military personnel and veterans on Veterans Day, November 11, featuring entr\u00e9es from a special menu paired with breadsticks and salad or soup.<\/p>\n

Guests must show proof of service, such as a military ID.<\/p>\n

Outback Steakhouse<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military personnel receive a complimentary 3-course meal with a valid military ID when dining in on\u00a0Nov. 10 and 11\u00a0(select entr\u00e9es only).<\/p>\n

Playa Bowls<\/p>\n

Offering free bowls for all veterans, active duty, and retired military personnel with a valid ID on\u00a0Nov. 11, at participating locations nationwide.<\/p>\n

Perkins<\/p>\n

On\u00a0Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty members will receive a complimentary Magnificent Seven Breakfast at\u00a0Perkins<\/a>\u00a0in celebration of\u00a0Veterans Day.<\/p>\n

Red Lobster<\/p>\n

On November 11, Veterans, active-duty service members, and reservists can receive a free meal from a select menu at Red Lobster.<\/p>\n

Red Robin<\/p>\n

On\u00a0November 11,\u00a0Red Robin<\/a>\u00a0is honoring veterans and active-duty service members by offering a free Big Tavern Burger,\u00a0served with bottomless fries.<\/p>\n

Scooter’s Coffee\"For<\/p>\n

For National Coffee Day on Sept. 29, Scooter’s Coffee is giving the first 100 customers at each store a free National Coffee Day sticker with any purchase.<\/p>\n

Show a valid military ID on Veterans Day and receive a free medium drink. Choose from the chain’s limited-time holiday menu drinks.<\/p>\n

Mobile order-ahead is not available for this promotion; limit one redemption per customer only.<\/p>\n

Sonny\u2019s BBQ<\/p>\n

Free pork big deal (sandwich, side, drink) for veterans, active-duty military.<\/p>\n

Starbucks<\/p>\n

Veterans, service members, and military spouses receive a complimentary 12-ounce tall brewed coffee (hot or iced) on Tuesday at participating Starbucks stores in the U.S.<\/p>\n

Cold Brew is omitted. Caf\u00e9s and drive-thru only.<\/p>\n

Twin Peaks<\/p>\n

All veterans and active-duty service members get a free lunch from a select menu between 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. local time at participating locations nationwide. A valid military ID is required.<\/p>\n

Whataburger<\/p>\n

Starting Veterans Day, all veterans and active-duty military personnel can receive a free Taquito in-store at any Whataburger restaurant during breakfast hours every Tuesday through December 30. The offer is valid for in-restaurant orders only, and is not applicable to online or app orders; one order per qualifying guest.<\/p>\n

Veterans and active-duty military can also get a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee year-round.<\/p>\n

Do you say happy Veterans Day?<\/p>\n

The\u00a0most appropriate thing<\/a>\u00a0to say to a veteran is to say “Thank you for your service.” For those who want to extend their thanks, it is recommended to listen to those who served and allow them to share their details if they feel comfortable doing so.<\/p>\n

It is\u00a0worth noting that\u00a0Veterans Day<\/a>\u00a0honors all veterans, not just those who served in combat. Be cautious when offering your thanks; don’t assume you know what the person went through.<\/p>\n

According to the nonprofit\u00a0Soldiers’ Angels<\/a>, here are some appropriate things to say to those on Veterans Day:<\/p>\n

Thank you for your service<\/p>\n

Thank you for all you did for our country.<\/p>\n

Those who live in freedom will always be grateful to those who helped preserve it.<\/p>\n

Contributing: Mike Snider<\/a>, USA TODAY<\/p>\n

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