Veterans Day 2019: Deals For Military In Illinois

ILLINOIS — Restaurants, fast food joints and coffeehouses across YOUR PATCH are offering a variety of Veterans Day deals in 2019 for retired and active duty military personnel.

Veterans Day is Monday, Nov. 11, and some of the special deals for military personnel are already in place during the year. In most cases, a form of military identification or proof of service is required.

If you know a great discount that isn’t on the list, add it in the comments section below. And, veterans and active military, thank you for your service.

Here are some national retailers offering Veterans Day deals in Illinois:

Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty military in uniform can get a free meal from a limited menu at participating Applebee’s on Nov. 11.

Chili’s Grill & Bar: All veterans and active duty service members can receive a free meal on Veterans Day at all participating restaurants.

Golden Corral: Military vets, retirees, and active duty members are being offered a free dinner from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. at all Golden Corral locations on Veterans Day.

Baker’s Square: All veterans and active duty service members receive a free meal on Veteran’s Day from Baker’s Square.

Red Robin: Veterans and active duty military are being offered a free dine-in Red’s Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Veterans Day.

IHOP: All active duty and retired veterans in observance of Veterans Day, November 11, are invited to come in to IHOP and enjoy a “free” breakfast.

Texas Roadhouse: Veterans and active military receive a free lunch on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at all Texas Roadhouse locations.

TGI Fridays: Military guests with a valid military ID will be treated to a free lunch menu item up to $12 on November 11, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. These guests also will receive a $5 coupon for their next meal at Fridays. Call your local TGI Fridays for details.

Subway: Military veterans with a valid ID are being offered a free six-inch sub on November 11 at select locations.

Outback: Veterans with a military ID can get a free Bloomin’ Onion and non-alcoholic beverage on November 11, and 20 percent off their check Nov. 12 to Dec. 31.

California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active U.S. military members with proof of service have an invitation to enjoy a complimentary meal from CPK’s Veterans Day menu at all participating California Pizza Kitchen locations nationwide.

Cici’s Pizza: All active duty or retired military with a valid military ID are being offered a free pizza buffet on November 11.

Little Caesars Pizza: Veterans and active duty military with valid ID will receive a free $5 hot-n-ready lunch combo. On November 11, from 11am to 2pm.

Retail Discounts

The Home Depot: Veterans are being offered a 10 percent military discount on in-store purchases on select items. All veterans are eligible for this discount during the Veterans Day weekend. Visit the Home Depot website for details.

Walgreens: Active military, veterans and their families receive 20 percent off everything. Walgreens also provides free flu shots for VA-enrolled Veterans. Visit the Walgreens website for details.

More deals are added daily, so make sure to check the Military Benefits website.

The first Veterans Day, initially recognized as Armistice Day in 1919, marked the date when Germany and the Allies signed a 1918 agreement to cease World War I.

Veterans Day was later officially approved as a national holiday on May 13, 1938 to primarily honor veterans of World War I. Almost two decades after in 1954, it became a day to recognize American veterans of all wars, and the name changed to its current form, according to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.