Veterans Eat Free At These Businesses In Connecticut

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Veterans, and in most cases active military personnel as well, get free Veterans Day deals in Connecticut. Here's where.

Restaurants, coffeehouses and eateries of across the nation have come up with all kinds of Veterans Day specials — free or discounted meals, drinks and treats — for veterans, retired and active duty military personnel and, in some cases, first responders to thank them for their service. There are multiple deals in Connecticut.

Veterans Day is Sunday, Nov. 11, but the holiday is observed on Monday, Nov. 12. Some of the special deals are already in place. In most cases, proof of military service is required.

Here are some of the deals:

Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar, which has locations across the country, will receive a full-sized entree from an exclusive menu on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Orange, Plainville and Torrington.

Arooga’s Grille House and Sports Bar, which has restaurants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island, is offering veterans a free meal on Monday, Nov. 12. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

405 Bridgeport Ave, Shelton

Bar Louie is offering a free flatbread or burger (up to $15) to veterans with proof of service on Sunday, Nov 11. The pub operates in 28 states. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

1201 Boston Post Road, Milford
51 Isham Road, West Hartford

Boston Market’s deal is good at all U.S. locations on both Sunday and Monday, Nov. 11-12. When customers buy one individual meal, they’ll get a second one free. A military ID isn’t required, but customers need to download a coupon at bostonmarket.com ahead of time. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

There are 19 Boston Market locations in CT including:

Buffalo Wild Wings is offering a free order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries to veterans and current members of the military on Sunday Nov. 11. Proof of military service is required. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Waterbury, Southington, North Haven, Milford, Stamford, Danbury, Wethersfield,

California Pizza Kitchen is offering a complimentary pizza from a special menu to veterans and active duty military members on Sunday, Nov. 11. Those taking advantage of the offer will also receive a card for a buy one, get one free offer on pizza, pasta or salad Nov. 12-18. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Westfarms Mall in Farmington

Foxwoods Casino in Ledyard

Chili’s is offering a free meal for veterans at participating locations on Sunday, Nov. 11. Proof of military service is required. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Bristol, Cromwell, Danbury, East Haven, Glastonbury, Lisbon, Manchester, Milford, Montville,

New Britain, New London, Newington, Shelton, Simsbury, Southington, Wallingford, Waterbury, and Windsor.

Chipotle has a buy one, get one free deal on a burrito, bowl, salad or order of tacos for veterans, retired and active duty military personnel, and military spouses with proof of military service or a valid military ID on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

There are 25 Chipotle locations in Connecticut.

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store is giving veterans a choice between a slice of its Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake or one of its crafted coffee beverages on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Milford and East Windsor

Dunkin’ Donuts is offering a free doughnut to veterans and active duty military personnel at participating restaurants nationwide on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

There are about 500 Dunkin Donuts locations in Connecticut.

Friendly’s is offering a free breakfast, lunch or dinner to guests with an valid military ID or honorable discharge card on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Waterbury, Naugatuck, Bristol, Southbury, Southington, and Plainville

Golden Corral, which operates in 41 states, will serve free dinner buffets with a beverage from 5-9 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 12, to any person who is serving or has served in a United States military branch, including the National Guard and Reserves. Identification is not required. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Milford

Hooters is offering all veterans and active-duty military personnel with a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu with the purchase of a beverage on Sunday, Nov. 11. Guests must present a military ID or proof of service. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Milford, Wethersfield and Manchester

Little Caesars Pizza, which has locations nationwide, is offering a free pizza or $5 lunch combinations to all veterans and active military members from 11 a.m-2 p.m. on Nov. 11. Proof of military service is required. Call ahead to verify participation. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Stratford, Bridgeport, Ansonia, New Britain, Hamden, Hartford, Danbury, Wethersfield, Manchester, Meriden, Torrington, Norwich, and Waterbury.

Olive Garden is offering veterans and active duty military personnel a free entree from a special menu on Sunday, Nov. 11. Proof of military service is required. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Orange, North Haven, Danbury, West Hartford, Waterbury, Manchester, and Waterford

Red Lobster Seafood Restaurants is offering a free appetizer or dessert to veterans, active-duty military and reservists with a valid military ID on Sunday and Monday, Nov. 11-12. The restaurant has locations in most states. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Bridgeport, North Haven, Danbury, and Wethersfield

Red Robin is offering its Red’s Tavern Double and Bottomless Steak fries for veterans and active military personnel who show a valid military ID or provide proof of military service on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Milford, Danbury, West Hartford, Manchester, and Enfield

Ruby Tuesday’s is offering a free appetizer to veterans and active duty military personnel (up to $10) at participating locations on Sunday, Nov. 11. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

Shelton, North Haven, Meriden, Cromwell, and Waterford

Starbucks is offering veterans and a free 12-ounce coffee to veterans, active duty military personnel and their spouses on Sunday, Nov. 11, with proof of military service. Among the locations in Connecticut are:

There are about 100 Starbucks locations in CT.

More deals are added daily, so be sure to check the Military Benefits website or the Veterans Advantage website.

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