On Veterans Day, Saturday, November 11, 2023, many businesses are offering free meals and gifts to veterans and active military personnel as a token of appreciation for their service. Veterans and service members should check out the list below for potential offers they can take advantage of.
In addition to free food, there are also a variety of other free activities and services available, such as pint of beer, zoo admission, haircuts, and car washes.
You can start your day with a free breakfast at IHOP, attend the Tega Cay Veterans Day Ceremony, head to anyone of the restaurants for a free lunch, stop by Model A Brewing for a free pint of award winning craft beer, stop in for a free haircut at Sports Clips or Great Clips, get a free carwash at Sams or Autobell, save 10% off your groceries at Food Lion, then head out for a free dinner and finish the night with a free drink at Starbucks.
If you’re not in the military, this is a great opportunity to share these deals with someone who is and to express your gratitude to them as well.
Please note that the timing of these deals may vary, and not all of them are limited to Veterans Day itself. So be sure to read the fine print. However, unless otherwise specified, these offers are available to veterans and active military members on Saturday, November 11, 2023. Availability may also vary by location.
Also, please note that Friday, November 10, 2023, is the observed holiday, and most government offices will be closed on that day.
Finally, please review the entire post for information on Veterans Day events such as ceremonies, parades, and festivals.
Meals and Food
Model A Brewing, Tega Cay, SC is offering one free pint of craft beer to all veterans and services members.
Another Broken Egg Cafe, Charlotte, NC and Rock Hill, SC is offering a free Patriot French Toast to all veterans and services members.
Applebee’s is offering a free entrée from a special menu and $5 towards their next meal to all veterans and services members.
Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar is offering a FREE All American Burger + a small side of fries, chips or tots from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m all veterans and services members.
Bob Evans is offering a free special menu of homestyle favorites, available to veterans and active-duty military.
Bonefish Grill is offering a free order of the restaurant’s Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage to service members, veterans and first responders with valid ID.
Buffalo Wild Wings — Veterans and active-duty service members get a free order of 10 Boneless Wings and Fries
Carolina Ale House will provide Veterans and military members a free half rack rib platter with coleslaw and fries.
Carrabba’s Italian Grill is offering a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert paired with a soft beverage for veterans and active-duty military with show of ID
Chicken Salad Chick is offering a free meal to all veterans and active-duty military
Chili’s is offering Veterans and active duty military members a FREE entrée
Cici’s Pizza is offering Veterans and active-duty military members to eat free from the buffet
City Barbeque are giving all veterans and members of the US military a free sandwich, side and beverage
Denny’s is providing veterans and military personnel a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. (or store opening) until noon
Dunkin’ offers a free donut to all veterans and active-duty military
Golden Corral offers a free dinner to anyone who has served. The free meal is on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 5 p.m. until close.
Hickory Tavern is offering veterans and active-duty service members a free meal with the purchase of another meal.
Hooters is offering veterans and active-duty military a free dinner entrée from the Hooters Veterans Day Menu, with the purchase of a beverage.
IHOP will offer a free order of Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes or Pancake Combo to veterans and active-duty military members.
Little Caesars is offering Veterans and active military get a free Lunch Combo
Logan’s Roadhouse is offering veterans and service members a free meal from Logan’s special Veterans Day menu
O’Charley’s Restaurant is offering Veterans and active duty personnel a free lunch entrée on both Friday, Nov. 10th and Saturday, Nov. 11th, 2023, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day
Red Robin is offering veterans and active duty personnel a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger
Sheetz is providing veterans and active-duty military a free half turkey sub and a regular size fountain drink
Starbucks will offer a free tall hot or iced brewed coffee for Veterans, military service members and military spouses
Wendy’s — Active-duty military and veterans get a free breakfast combo
Other Freebies
Sports Clips: Veterans and active duty service members can receive a free haircut on November 11, 2023
Autobell Car Wash will offer all veterans and active-duty service members a free Ride-Thru Exterior wash
Great Clips: On November 11, 2023, veterans and active duty military can get a free haircut, or a card for a free future haircut. Non-military members who get a haircut that day can get a card for a free haircut to give a veteran or military member.
Food Lion: On November 11, 2023, active-duty military, veterans and their families can receive 10% off their grocery purchases at Food Lion, when they present their MVP loyalty card and military ID.
North Carolina Zoo: November 6 to 12, 2023, is Military Appreciation Week at North Carolina Zoo. Active duty, reserve, veterans and retired military personnel get free admission all week for themselves and one guest.
Sam’s Xpress Car Wash is offering free Top Washes to all veterans and active military
Target: Veterans and active duty personnel get 10% off two purchases from October 29 to November 11, 2023
Walgreens: From November 10 to 13, 2023, veterans, military service members and their families receive 20% off eligible regular price items
Veterans Day Events
Tega Cay Veterans Day Ceremony, Saturday, November 11th at 11:11am. Tega Cay Living Memorial Garden. Guest Speaker, LTC Ange Keskey (USAF, Ret)
Tega Cay Veterans Association Dinner Celebration. Saturday, November 11th, 5:30-9:30pm, Glennon Center, Tega Cay. Tickets available here
Charlotte Salute to Veterans Parade will take place on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at 11 a.m. The parade will start at North Tryon Street at Montford Point (between 9th and 10th Streets) and proceed down Tryon Street to Brooklyn Village Avenue.
Fort Mill Veterans Day Ceremony. Saturday, November 11th at 10:30AM. Veterans Memorial, 106 N. White Street, Fort Mill, SC
