Scenes from the 2024 Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
People line the streets to see the annual Palm Springs Veterans Day Parade
United States veterans are honored on Tuesday, Nov. 11, with Veterans Day, and among the ways veterans are being shown gratitude is through special discounts and freebies.
From free burgers to free coffee, here are just a few of the restaurants in California offering Veterans Day deals on Tuesday.
Free entree at Applebee’s on Veterans Day
All active-duty military personnel, veterans, reservists, and National Guard members can enjoy a free full-size entrée, from a bacon cheeseburger to a three-cheese chicken penne, on Tuesday. The deal is for dine-in onl,y and customers must show proof of military service.
Free pizookie at BJ’s Restaurants on Veterans Day
Current and former military personnel who dine at BJ’s on Tuesday can get a free chocolate chunk pizookie. Be prepared to present your military ID or other proof of service to redeem.
Free meal at Chili’s on Veterans Day
Veterans and active military can get a free meal, including a burger or chicken tenders, at participating Chili’s on Tuesday. The deal is available for dine-in only.
BOGO entrees at Chipotle on Veterans Day
Customers who present their valid military ID and have an entree in-restaurant can get a second entrée for free between 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Tuesday.
Free breakfast at Denny’s on Veterans Day
Active and retired military personnel can receive a free original Grand Slam at participating locations through noon on Tuesday. Be prepared to present a valid military ID or the form DD 214 to score the pancakes, eggs, sausage and bacon meal.
Free doughnut at Dunkin’ on Veterans Day
Current and former military personnel can get a free doughnut, no ID required, in-store at participating Dunkin’ locations on Tuesday.
Free breakfast at IHOP on Veterans Day
Enjoy a free blueberry pancake combo, which includes eggs, hash browns, and your choice of bacon or sausage, at IHOP on Tuesday. Military ID or proof of service is required to redeem the deal, which is available through 7 p.m.
Free meal at In-N-Out Burger on Veterans Day
Veterans and active service members with a valid military ID can get a free meal at any In-N-Out Burger restaurant on Tuesday.
Free doughnut at Krispy Kreme on Veterans Day
Veterans and active military can get a free doughnut and a small coffee in-store on Tuesday.
Free burger at Red Robin on Veterans Day
Veterans and military members can get a free burger with fries on Tuesday.
Free burger at Shake Shack on Veterans Day
Active and retired military members who present a valid military ID can receive a free two-patty Big Shack burger at participating locations, while supplies last.
Free coffee at Starbucks on Veterans Day
Veterans, military service members and military spouses can get a free, 12-ounce hot or iced coffee on Tuesday.
Does Chick-fil-A have Veterans Day deals?
Check with your local Chick-fil-A restaurant for Veterans Day deals, as each location is owned and operated by local franchise owners, and discounts are at their discretion, according to the fast-food chain.
Paris Barraza is a trending reporter covering California news at The Desert Sun. Reach her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
