Deals and Freebies for Veterans Day

We can't say thank you enough for everything that our Veterans have done for us. The least we can do is show you where to go on Veterans Day to get a good deal or something for free.

A good resource for any Veteran looking to get free or discounted meals on Veterans Day is MilitaryWallet.com.

WQAD also put together this list that shows area restaurants that will give Veterans a good deal:
Applebee’s: Free meal for veterans and active-duty military service members from a special menu, from open to close, at participating locations Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Get the menu and more information, click here.

Chick-fil-A: Free entrée, side and beverage for all veterans and current service members at participating locations. For more info, click here. For locations, click here.

Chili’s: Free meal from menu of 7 choices for military veterans and service members during the dinner hour or free lunch combo during lunch at participating locations. For more info, click here. For locations, click here.

Denny’s: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam for active, inactive and retired military personnel from 5 a.m. to noon Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at participating locations. The recommend you call ahead. For more info, click here.

Einstein Brothers Bagels: Free coffee for all veteran and active-duty military service members at participating locations Tuesday, November 11, 2014.

Golden Corral: Military Appreciation Dinner free for any person who has ever served in the U.S. military from 5 to 9 p.m. Monday, November 17, 2014. For more information, click here.

Hooters: free meal, up to $10.99 in value, with any drink purchase for all veterans and current service members at any location in the U.S. on Tuesday, November 11, 2014. For locations, click here.

Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast:  Many Hy-Vee stores offer free breakfast buffet to veterans and active-duty military members on Veterans Day November 11.  Get details and more information – click here.

JCPenney:  Current and former military personnel and family members of active duty, reserves, guard and retirees get 20 percent off in-store purchases with coupon November 3 through 15, 2014.  To print a copy of the coupon, click here.

Maggie Moo’s in Davenport: Come in on Veteran’s Day 1 p.m. to 9 p.m. and receive half off your Ice Cream purchase. Just show us a Military ID or proof of Service.  They’re on Facebook –  click here.

Olive Garden: Free entrée for veterans and active duty military at participating locations Tuesday, November 11, 2014. To find locations, click here.

Perkin’s Restaurant & Bakery: Free Magnificent Seven meal (beverage not included) for current service members and veterans at participating locations Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Call ahead to verify participation. For locations, click here.

Red Lobster: Free appetizer with military ID or proof of service Monday, November 10 through Thursday, November 13 at participating locations. Click here to find a location near you.

Red Robin:  Free Red’s Tavern Double burger with Bottomless Steak Fries for all veterans and active-duty service members Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at participating locations.  For more info, click here.

Starbucks: Free tall brewed coffee for active duty and veteran military members and their spouses at participating stores Tuesday, November 11, 2014. Call ahead to confirm participation.

Texas Roadhouse:  Free lunch from list of 10 entrees for active, retired and former U.S. military service members with proof of military service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at participating locations, including the Davenport location, 4005 E. 53rd Street.  For menu and more info, click here. 

TGIFridays: Free lunch for veterans and active-duty military from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday, November 11, 2014. For more info, click here.

Village Inn: Free breakfast any time of day, plus a “thank you for your service” card valid for 20% off the total bill on the next visit for veterans at participating Tuesday, November 11, 2014. For locations, click here.