Everywhere Veterans Can Get Free & Cheap Food All Year Long
Many restaurants say thank you all year round to veterans and other military personnel.
We're used to seeing the deluge of restaurants that offer free meals and discounts to veterans and active-duty members of the military on Veterans Day.
However, many of those same restaurants offer discounts throughout the year as a way of saying thanks to those who have served more than just once a year. You might not see quite as many places offering a free meal, but there are solid discounts to be had on meals every day. You can find deals at places like Outback Steakhouse, Costco, and Grimaldi's all year long.
Here are the best deals on food for veterans and active-duty military personnel that can be found throughout the year. Though you should note, almost every location requires some form of military ID to get the discount, and stores generally require validation through a service like ID.me or SheerID.
Food Deals for Military Veterans
Stoner's Pizza JointThe deal: Veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a buy-one-get-one-free deal on six warm chocolate chip cookies, six garlic knots, or an order of cheese sticks.
When: May 31
STK Steakhouse
The deal: Veterans, active-duty personnel, and first responders can take 20% off their tab on Memorial Day. You can also get its Wagyu Burger and Fries for just $7.99 if you order takeout or delivery. (Though, that's not available in Las Vegas.)
When: May 31
Outback Steakhouse
The deal: Military service members, firefighters, and first responders get 10% off their entire check every day of the year. That's no different on Veterans Day.
When: Ongoing
Old Country Buffet
The deal: Take 15% off if you're active-duty personnel, reserve, or retired and wearing a uniform or carrying a valid ID.
When: Ongoing
Panda Express
The deal: Military veterans can take 10% off their tab every day of the year. For the remainder of 2020, that discount has been extended to first responders as well.
When: Ongoing
Grimaldi's
The deal: The pizza shop offers active-duty personnel and veterans 15% off their meals year-round.
When: Ongoing
Carrabba's Italian Grill
The deal: All service members and first responders get 10% off their visit every day of the year.
When: Ongoing
Joella's Hot Chicken
The deal: Military personnel and veterans can get 10% off their meals year-round at Joella's.
When: Ongoing
Fire Dept. Coffee
The deal: There's a 15% discount for life for active military, veterans, first responders, and emergency dispatchers.
When: Ongoing
BJ's Wholesale
The deal: Veterans who join BJ's get 25% off standard membership fees. There are also other discounts specifically for veterans and active-duty personnel, like a coupon for $10 off your first trip after becoming a member.
When: Ongoing
Costco
The deal: Members of the Armed Forces, veterans, and their families get a $30 Costco Shop Card when they join Costco as a new member.
When: Ongoing
Fred Meyer
The deal: Current members of the military, veterans, and military families get an extra 10% off your purchase on advertised days.
When: Ongoing
Bob Evans
The deal: With your military ID, you can get a 10% discount on your check year-round.
When: Ongoing
Kind
The deal: Order Kind bars through the company's site to get 15% off everything on the site. That offer is available to military veterans, active-duty personnel, first responders, nurses, and doctors.
When: Ongoing
Omaha Steaks
The deal: Take 10% off your order if you're an active-duty member, retirees, veteran, military spouse, or a dependent.
When: Ongoing
Dutch Bros. Coffee
The deal: The discount is up to each location, but there are discounts to be had.
When: Ongoing
Smokey Bones
The deal: Take advantage of a 10% discount every day of the year when you show your valid military ID.
When: Ongoing
Other Deals Available Right Now
Krispy KremeThe deal: If you got your COVID-19 vaccine, Krispy Kreme will give you a free donut every day for the rest of the year.
When: Through December 31
Moe's Southwest Grill
The deal: The burrito chain's new "Kids Eat Free" program offers a free meal to kids 12 and under every Sunday. No purchase is required.
When: Ongoing
Boston Market
The deal: The rotisserie chain is offering free kid meals. No purchase is required at all. Kids 12 and under can just grab a free one.
When: For just a little while
Crook & Marker
The deal: Buy any eight-pack of Crook & Marker and you can grab a free eight-pack of its new canned Lime Margaritas. That's available anywhere the brand is sold.
When: Through May 31
Want More Food Deals?
Here's our huuuuuuuge running list of all the free food you can get right now, as well as the best pizza deals, reward programs, birthday freebies, gift card offers, deals on food for kids, food delivery offers, and alcohol delivery deals you'll find. If you want a little more than, say a free taco, we also have you covered with a long list of meals you can get at fast food chains under $5. You're welcome.Additionally, we've put together a list of places offering free food to healthcare workers and first responders during the COVID-19 outbreak.
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