Discounts For Service Members In Shorewood: Veterans Day 2021

SHOREWOOD, WI — The post office and most banks will be closed in Shorewood on Thursday in observance of Veterans Day, a federal holiday that honors veterans of the U.S. armed forces.

Across Milwaukee and within Shorewood, restaurants will remain open and some are planning on offering special discounts to service members.

Milwaukee Brat House posted on Facebook it is offering half-off food and drink to service members on Thursday with a military ID.

Proof of service, including memorabilia, a uniform, or a military ID, is generally required to be eligible for a free meal at local restaurants and many offers are dine-in only.

Here are some other businesses in the area that plan on offering discounts to service members on Thursday:

• 7-Eleven-Free coffee or Big Gulp for veterans by downloading store app.
• Dunkin'-Free donut for veterans.
• Starbucks-Free 12-ounce (tall) hot coffee for veterans, active-duty members and spouses.
• Wendy's-Free small breakfast combo with military ID.
• IHOP-Free red, white and blue pancakes during restaurant hours.
• Chili's-Chili's will offer veterans and active-duty service members a free meal from a select menu on Nov. 11. Available for in-restaurant only.
• Golden Corral-Military Appreciation Night will be Nov. 11 from 5 p.m. to close, Golden Corral will offer a free meal to all active-duty members and veterans who are dining in.
• Denny's-Denny's will offer veterans and active military personnel a free Build Your Own Grand Slam on Nov. 11, from 5 a.m. to noon. Dine-in only.

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Karen Pilarski, Patch staff, contributed to this report.