Veterans Day 2023: Here’s where veterans can grab free meals, deals in Delaware
If you're a veteran preparing to celebrate Veterans Day on Saturday, you may be looking for ways to grab some free food.
Military.com, a news and resource website for military families, may be able to help. The website compiled a list of restaurants where veterans and active-duty service members can get a free meal.
Here are some meals that veterans can take advantage of in Delaware, according to Military.com.
Applebee's
Veterans and current military personnel can get a complimentary full-size entrée from a special menu.
Charleys Cheesesteaks
Veterans and active-duty military can get free gourmet fries with the purchase of any cheesesteak and drink.
Bob Evans
Veterans and active-duty military can dine in and enjoy a free meal from a select menu.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Veterans and active-duty service members can dine in on Veterans Day and enjoy a free order of 10 boneless wings and fries with a valid ID.
Chili's
Veterans and active-duty service members can choose a free meal from a select menu on Veteran's Day with proof of service. Available in restaurants only.
Dunkin'
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free doughnut of their choice on Veterans Day at participating locations. Offer is for in-store only.
The Greene Turtle
Veterans can dine in and enjoy a free meal up to $15 with a valid ID.
Hooters
On Veterans Day, active-duty military and veterans can get a free entrée from the Hooters Veteran's Day Menu with the purchase of a beverage at participating locations.
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IHOP
Veterans and active-duty military can dine in and choose between receiving free red, white, and blueberry pancakes or a pancake combo. Offer is available on Veterans Day from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Mission BBQ
Veterans can get a free sandwich on Veterans Day.
Outback Steakhouse
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entree. Offer is available in the restaurants.
Red Lobster
On Veterans Day, veterans, active duty military and reservists can receive free printed meal vouchers for Veterans Shrimp & Chips from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Valid proof of service is required.
Red Robin
Veterans and active-duty military can dine in and receive a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger with a valid ID. The meal comes with an endless side of steak fries.
Starbucks
On Veterans Day, veterans, military service members and military spouses can enjoy a free, tall coffee at participating U.S. stores.
Smoothie King
Active-duty military and veterans can choose from one of the three red, white, and blue smoothies at participating locations with proof of service.
Wendy’s
Active-duty military and veterans who show proof of service can get a free breakfast combo on Veterans Day at participating locations. Offer is during breakfast hours.
Texas Roadhouse
On Veterans Day, active-duty military and veterans can dine in or receive a meal voucher at participating locations.
Anthony's Coal Fired Pizza
Veterans and active-duty military can dine in and enjoy a free 12″ Cheese Pizza on Veterans Day. Military ID is required.
Little Caesars
Veterans and active-duty military can get a free lunch combo at participating stores on Veterans Day. Offer is available in-store only from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Other freebies, discounts for veterans
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free hot or iced coffee with an in-store purchase.
Wawa
Veterans, active-duty military and families can get a free hot coffee on Veterans Day.
Royal Farms
Veterans can enjoy one free hot or iced coffee at any location on Veterans Day.
bb.q Chicken
On Veterans Day, veterans and active-duty military get 25% off all orders placed in-store.
Metro Diner
Active-duty and retired military with valid military ID receive 50% off orders on Veterans Day.
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