Where Can Veterans Eat Today for Free?
As a token of gratitude for their service to the country, many organizations offer free meals to American veterans. Whether you’re a veteran yourself or know someone who is, it’s essential to know where you can claim these free meals. This article will provide an extensive list of places that offer free meals to veterans.
Restaurants that Offer Free Meals
Several restaurants across the US offer free meals to veterans on specific days or throughout the year. Here are a few notable ones:
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar
- Offers a Veterans Day free meal on November 11th: a choice of 1 of 7 items
- Participating Applebee’s locations across the US
- Au Bon Pain
- Offers a free breakfast combo to veterans on January 11th only
- Participating Au Bon Pain locations at various military bases and on bases
- Domino’s Pizza
- Offers a free one-topping pizza to veterans and retired military personnel on Memorial Day, July 4th, and Veterans Day
- Participating Domino’s Pizza locations online or in-store
- Denny’s Grill
- Offers free Grand Slam breakfast to military veterans on November 11th only (until 11 am in most locations)
- Participating Denny’s locations across the US (with some exceptions)
- IHOP
- Offers a free SCOOP 1 A Break combo to veterans on November 11th
- Participating IHOP locations across the US
Other Places where Veterans can Eat for Free
In addition to restaurant offers, there are also other places where veterans can eat for free:
- Veteran-specific organizations
- The USO’s Dining Facility: offers nutritious meals to veterans at airport lounges and other travel facilities
- Wounded Warrior Project Cafes: provides meals for veterans and their families during various events and activities
- Military bases and veterans’ hospitals: often feature free dining facilities
- Local community cafes and foodbanks: may offer free food or meals to veterans with financial difficulties
Military-Exclusive Discounts
- Military Star Card (Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard): offers a exclusive rewards program with discounts from participating restaurants and retailers
Table: Veterans Benefits for Food
| Meal Type | Restaurant/Supplier | Date | Description/Participation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free Breakfast Combo | Au Bon Pain | Jan 11 | Free breakfast combo |
| Free One-topping Pizza | Domino’s Pizza | Memorial day, July 4, Nov 11 | A free one-topping pizza |
| Free Free Breakfast | Denny’s Grill | Nov 11 | Free breakfast (Grand Slam) |
| Free SCOOP 1 A Break | IHOP | Nov 11 | A free SCOOP breakfast combo |
| No-charge Meals | Military bases, hospitals etc | Ongoing | Nutritious meals via facilities and programs |
To confirm the availability of specific deals and offers, visitors should check the websites listed or contact the restaurants/veteran organizations directly:
- Applebee’s Neighborhood Grill & Bar: www.applebees.com**
- Au Bon Pain: www.aubonpain.com** (check with local AUP locations)
- Domino’s Pizza: www.dominos.com(look for "Military, Veterans, and First Responder Offers")
- Denny’s Grill: www.dennys.com** (check with Denny’s locations for exclusions)
- IHOP: www.ihop.com, visit the "Deals and Promotions" area
- USO: www.uso.org, in airports and other travel facilities
- Wounded Warrior Project: www.woundedwarriorproject.org, at events and caffes
A Special Thank You
Please take a moment to stop by these establishments and gratitude these organizations for their hospitality towards our nation’s servicemen and women. Thank you for your service, we are honored to have taken care of you. Stay well and enjoy your repast!
