Restaurants to Offer Free Meals for Veterans

To honor those who have served our country, a number of restaurants are offering free or discounted meals in observance of Veterans Day.

The Military Wallet, an independent website, has compiled a list of chain restaurants and their special promotions for Friday. The website advises that all veterans and active servicemembers provide proof of military service.

The following restaurants have locations in Newark. (Note: call ahead to verify locations, times and participation.)

• BJs Restaurant: Choose between a free lunch entree or a one-topping mini pizza for dinner. 

• Little Caesars: Get a snack and much on some free Crazy Bread with proof of military status or proof of service at participating stores nationwide

• Subway:Select Subway restaurants will give free six-inch or flatbread sandwiches to military veterans.
  • 5409 Central Ave, Newark
  • 2075 Newpark Mall, Newark

The following restaurants have locations in Union City. (Note: call ahead to verify locations, times and participation.)

• : From 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., participating Chili’s restaurants will offer military men and women free meals from a limited menu of six items. The offer is good for dine-in only; beverages and gratuity are not included.
  • 32120 Dyer St., Union City
• : Participating Krispy Kreme stores are giving away free donuts throughout the day.
  • 32450 Dyer St., Union City
• : According to the Texas Roadhouse website, all locations across the country will provide free lunch for veterans from a limited menu. The free lunch offer runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
  • 32115 Union Lndg., Union City
• : “They serve our country, so we’re serving them a free dinner.” That’s the T.G.I.Friday’s motto for Friday as the restaurant offers a buy one entrée get one entrée special. Veterans and active servicemembers must wear uniforms or present military ID.
  • 31900 Dyer St., Union City