Veterans Day 2024: Discounts, Freebies And Deals In NJ

NEW JERSEY — Restaurants, coffee shops and other businesses are thanking NJ's veterans and active-duty military personnel for their service with special Veterans Day discounts, freebies and deals. Veterans Day, which is always observed on Nov. 11, falls on Monday this year.

Some deals start this weekend. A military ID or proof of military service or veteran status is required on most deals. As always, call ahead to your local franchises for these national chains to make sure they’re participating.

This list of Veterans Day deals at national chains offering Veterans Day deals in New Jersey was curated from emails to Patch, as well as verified lists from Military.com and Veteran.com.

• Applebee’s: Veterans and active-duty military personnel who dine in receive a free meal from a select menu on Monday.
• BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse: No minimum purchase is required for this deal available to former and current military personnel with a valid ID (dine-in customers only). They get a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie on Monday only, as well as a coupon good from Nov. 12-Dec. 31 for a free appetizer that can be used for dine-in or take-out orders.
• Bonefish Grill: Active-duty service members and veterans with a valid ID get a complimentary order of Bang Bang Shrimp with a soft beverage on Monday.
• Bubba Gump Shrimp Co.: Veterans get 20% off their meal when they dine in on Monday.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get 10 free boneless wings and fries with a valid ID on Monday. The deal is good for both dine-in and walk-in orders placed at the counter.
• California Pizza Kitchen: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on Monday, along with a buy one, get one free offer to redeem for a pizza, pasta or salad that can be used Nov. 12-25.
• Carrabba’s: Veterans and active military personnel who show a valid service ID can get an entrée when they dine-in and take home another entrée of equal or lesser value for free from Friday through Sunday. Then on Veterans Day, they can get a complimentary dine-in appetizer or dessert and non-alcoholic beverage.
• Chili’s: Veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal from a select menu on Monday at all participating restaurants (dine-in only). A military ID is required to redeem the offer.
• Dave & Buster’s: Veterans get a free entrée (up to $20) and a free $10 Power Card with a valid veterans ID card on Monday.
• Denny’s: Veterans and active-duty military personnel showing a military Id or DD214 (certificate of discharge) receive a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m.-noon Monday.
• Dunkin’: Active and retired military personnel get a free doughnut on Monday while supplies last (in-store only).
• Einstein Bros. Bagels: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free any-size hot or iced coffee with an in-store purchase on Monday.
• Friendly’s: Veterans get a free All-American Burger with cheese and a beverage in a dine-in only deal from 11 .am.-5 p.m. Monday with a military ID or honorable discharge document.
• Golden Corral: Veterans and military veterans eat free during the restaurant’s annual Military Appreciation Night from 5 p.m.-close Monday (dine-in only).
• Hooters: On Monday, retired and active-duty military personnel who present proof of service or a military ID who purchase a beverage can get a free meal (dine-in only at participating restaurants)
• IHOP: From 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel who dine in person can get a free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo.
• Johnny Rockets: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free single burger with the purchase of any drink or shake on Monday (dine-in only). To claim the deal, show a military Id or wear a military uniform.
• Legal Sea Foods: All veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free bowl of chowder on Monday (dine-in only, except for airport locations).
• Little Caesars: From 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a complimentary Lunch Combo, which includes four slides of the signature Detroit-style pizza and a 20-ounce drink.
• LongHorn Steakhouse: On Sunday and Monday, veterans and active-duty military personnel get 10 percent off their meal, along with a free appetizer or dessert for their table (dine-in and call-in orders only).
• McCormick & Schmick’s Seafood Restaurants: Active-duty military personnel, veterans, National Guard, Gold Star Parents, and Gold Star Spouses can enjoy a select half-priced entrée on Monday (dine-in only; must show valid ID). Reservations are strongly recommended.
• Olive Garden: Veterans and active military personnel get a complimentary entrée from a special menu on Monday (dine-in only).
• Outback Steakhouse: Active-duty military personnel and veterans get a free Bloomin’ Onion and beverage with the purchase of an adult entrée Monday (dine-in only).
• Peet’s Coffee: Veterans get one free drip coffee or tea of any size on Monday at participating retail coffee bar locations (airport, supermarket and other licensed locations are excluded).
• Playa Bowls: On Monday, veterans with a military ID get a free bowl (in-store only).
• QDOBA: On Monday, veterans and active-duty military members showing a valid military ID at checkout receive 50 percent off any full-size entrée (dine-in only at participating locations).
• Raising Cane’s: Any active or nonactive military and their spouses get 10 percent off their entire purchase on Monday when they mention the Hero Discount Program at the register. They will need to have a valid ID to receive the discount.
• Red Lobster: Veterans, active-duty military personnel and reservists get free a Veteran’s Shrimp & Chip meal on Monday with a military ID or proof of service (dine-in only).
• Red Robin: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a complimentary Red's Big Tavern Burger and Bottomless Side when dining in at participating restaurants on Monday.
• Sizzler: From opening until 4 p.m. Monday, participating locations offer a free lunch from a special menu to any active-duty military personnel and veterans.
• Sonic Drive-In: On Monday, shakes of any size and flavor, including Classic and Master Shakes, are half price.
• Starbucks: Veterans, military service members and their spouses get a free 12-ounce not or iced coffee Monday at participating stores and licensed locations..
• TCBY: Veterans and active military personnel get their first 6-ounce frozen yogurt free at participating locations Monday with a valid military ID.
• Texas Roadhouse: Active-duty military personnel and veterans can dine in or receive a meal voucher from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday with a form of military ID. The vouchers are good through May 30, 2025. Dine-in customers on Veterans Day will order from a special menu.
• TGI Fridays: Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free meal from a select menu from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Monday
• Tim Hortons: Anyone in a U.S. military uniform or who presents a valid veterans ID gets a free classic doughnut Monday (in-store only).
• Whataburger: On Monday, veterans and active-duty military members in uniform or with a valid ID get a free 16-ounce hot or iced coffee (in-store only at participating locations).
• White Castle: Veterans, active-duty military personnel and their spouses personnel who dine in can claim a free individual meal combo or a breakfast combo on Monday only.