The Best Veterans Day Deals to Redeem Today—From Cracker Barrel to Starbucks, Qdoba and More
Find free meals, donuts and coffee at these Veterans Day deals for eligible service members
Key Takeaways
- Veterans Day 2026 falls on Wednesday, November 11, with deals at restaurants nationwide.
- Cracker Barrel, Chili’s and TGI Fridays are offering complimentary meals to eligible veterans.
- Dunkin’ is giving active and retired military members a free donut at participating locations.
Today is Veterans Day, a time to honor and thank the brave men and women who have served our country. And if you’re a veteran—or have a loved one who is—you’ll want to take advantage of the special offers available! We’ve rounded up the best Veterans Day freebies and deals at restaurants and retailers, including Cracker Barrel, Dunkin’ and Raising Cane’s.
It’s a little way to celebrate those who have given so much. Happy Veterans Day, and thank you for your service!
Best Veterans Day deals
From free donuts to free meals here are the best Veterans Day deals.
Cracker Barrel
This Veterans Day, Cracker Barrel is giving all veterans and active duty military members a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special. This deal includes two buttermilk pancakes and your choice of eggs or a breakfast meat (bacon or sausage). The store is also donating $100,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation, which helps build homes for people who were severely injured in battle.
And if all of that wasn’t enough, Cracker Barrel is also partnering with America250 to showcase a line of veteran-inspired rocking chairs that will be placed at a variety of locations across the country. Then, at the end of the day, veterans can be entered into a contest to win one. For more on this giveaway, and to learn if the rocking chairs are at a Cracker Barrel near you, click here.
TGI Fridays
TGI Fridays is giving veterans a free meal between the hours of 11 a.m.-7 p.m. To redeem it, all customers have to do is have a valid military ID. The options for the meal are as follows.
- Cheeseburger with fries
- Chicken Fingers with fries and coleslaw
- Chicken Caesar Salad
- Cajun Shrimp & Chicken Pasta (half portion)
Smashburger
Similar to TGI Fridays, Smashburger is giving out a free All-American Single Smash or Americana Big Dog to veterans as long as they have a valid military ID. This offer is open to veterans and active duty military.
Thirsty Lion
The chain restaurant Thirsty Lion is giving veterans in the Phoenix metropolitan area—also known as the Valley—one free entrée in honor of Veteran’s day. The entrée’s they can pick from are below.
- Cheeseburger
- Spicy fried chicken sandwich
- French dip
- Fish and chips
- Tuscan Romano chicken
- Southwest smoked chicken salad
Raising Cane’s
Craving chicken this Veterans Day? Then head to Raising Cane’s! They are giving active and retired military members, firefighters, police officers, EMTs and their families 10 percent off this Veterans Day. To claim this promotion, all you have to do is mention it at the counter. Please note, it’s not available for mobile or online orders, catering or kiosk purchases.
Dunkin’ Donuts
Dunkin’ Donuts is giving active and retired military members one free donut this Veterans Day, no ID required! To redeem it, all you have to do is mention the promo at the checkout counter. Similar to Cane’s, this deal is not valid for online orders.
Chili’s
The sit-down restaurant Chili’s is giving veterans and active duty military members a free entrée, as long as they dine in. The menu for this includes:
- Chicken Crispers
- Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas
- Oldtimer Burger with Cheese
- Soup and a house salad
Beverages and gratuity are not included in this promotion.
Firehouse Subs
Sandwich lovers should go to Firehouse Subs this Veterans Day because they are offering veterans and active-duty military members buy one, get one free sandwiches of any size, as long as you have a valid military ID. This offer is only available in-store.
Olive Garden
Olive Garden is giving veterans and active-duty military a free meal. And yes, that free meal does come with their unlimited breadsticks and choice of soup or salad.
Qdoba
Qdoba, which is this author’s favorite restaurant, is giving veterans and active duty military members who dine in and show a valid military ID a free chips and dip. We personally recommend getting their queso. It’s divine.
Starbucks
If you love coffee, then head over to Starbucks today. They are giving veterans, active duty military and military spouses a free tall (which is their small size) hot or iced coffee of their choice for Veterans Day.
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