Veterans Day Freebies & Discounts: Special Offers Honoring Our Heroes

Veterans Day Specials: Honoring Those Who Serve with Freebies & Discounts
Veterans Day is an opportunity for businesses across the nation to show their gratitude to the men and women who have served in the armed forces. Here’s a roundup of discounts, free meals, and special treats for veterans and active-duty service members. Make sure to bring valid ID or proof of service to take advantage of these offers!
Coffee & Treats
- SUCCESS Space: San Antonio’s newest business hub, SUCCESS Space, offers all active-duty and veteran military personnel a free medium iced or hot coffee on November 11.
Find it: 2719 N Loop 1604 W, San Antonio, TX 78248. - 7-Eleven: Veterans and active-duty members can enjoy a free coffee or Big Gulp with a 7Rewards account.
- Dunkin’: A free donut on Veterans Day for veterans and active-duty military.
- Krispy Kreme: Get a free coffee and doughnut at participating locations.
- Starbucks: Enjoy a free 12-ounce drip coffee for all active-duty military and veterans.
- Peet’s Coffee: Veterans can get one free drip coffee or tea of any size at participating locations.
Restaurant Deals & Free Meals
- Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty service members can enjoy a free dine-in meal from a limited menu on November 11.
- BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse: Receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie when dining in.
- Buffalo Wild Wings: Dine-in veterans can get 10 free boneless wings with fries with valid ID.
- Bubba Gump: 20% off dine-in meals on November 11.
- California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty members can receive a free entree and drink from a limited menu when dining in.
- Carrabba’s: 10% off any visit for veterans and active-duty military.
- Chick-fil-A: Enjoy a free Chicken Biscuit or Chicken Sandwich on November 11 at participating locations with proof of service.
- Chili’s: Free Veterans Day meal from a limited menu.
- Cracker Barrel: Veterans can enjoy a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special for dine-in, plus 25% off all military-themed apparel until November 11.
- Denny’s: Veterans can get a free Original Grand Slam until 12 p.m. local time on November 11.
- Garcia Barbecue: Veteran-owned, offering a free pulled pork or sausage wrap taco with a soda for all veterans on November 9 and 10 until supplies last.
Find it: 9390 Huebner Road, Suite 101, San Antonio, TX 78240. - Golden Corral: A free “thank you” meal on November 11 from 4 p.m. until closing.
- Hard Rock Cafe: Veterans and active-duty members get a complimentary Legendary Burger with valid ID.
- IHOP: Enjoy a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Veterans Day.
- Little Caesars: Free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations.
- MOD Pizza: Buy one MOD-size pizza or salad and get one free, with a Mega Cookie for you and your spouse.
- Olive Garden: Veterans and active-duty members receive a free meal from a limited menu on November 11.
- Outback Steakhouse: Veterans and military personnel can get 10% off their check all day.
- Pluckers: Dine-in veterans with valid ID can get a free meal, including an entree, side, and nonalcoholic beverage.
- Red Lobster: Free shrimp and chips served with fries and coleslaw for dine-in.
- Red Robin: Veterans can get a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries.
- Sonic Drive-In: Half-price shakes for veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day.
- Subway: Veterans can enjoy a free six-inch sub or 10% discount off any sub.
- Torchy’s Tacos: Veterans and active-duty military can receive one free taco and a drink with valid ID.
- Twin Peaks: Veterans and active-duty personnel can choose a free meal from a select menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
- Yard House: Enjoy a complimentary appetizer for all active-duty military and veterans.
Spa & Service Discounts
- Plaza San Antonio Hotel & Spa, Autograph Collection: Treat yourself with a “buy one, get one free” service offer for military members and spouses. Valid November 10-14 with booking required at 210-353-8016.
Year-Round Discounts
- Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active-duty members can claim a meal voucher on November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The voucher is good through May 2025.
- Raising Cane’s: Active-duty military, veterans, first responders, and spouses get 10% off on Veterans Day by mentioning the Hero Discount Program.
These offers are a small token of appreciation from local businesses, restaurants, and cafes to thank those who have dedicated themselves to protecting our freedom. Remember to bring a valid military ID, proof of service, or veteran ID to take advantage of these Veterans Day specials!