Check out these 2026 Veterans Day freebies and deals

Key Points:

• San Antonio, known as Military City, USA, is offering numerous Veterans Day food deals on November 11 for veterans and active-duty military members, with many requiring valid military ID or proof of service.
• Participating restaurants include Applebee's (free dine-in meal), Chick-fil-A (free Chicken Biscuit during breakfast), Chili's (free entrée from a limited menu), and Chipotle (free chips and dip with purchase).
• Other notable offers include Denny's free Original Grand Slam breakfast, Golden Corral's free buffet from 4 p.m. to close, Freddy's free combo meal card redeemable through November 25, and In-N-Out Burger's free meal including burger, fries, and beverage.
• Additional deals are available at McDonald's (free Breakfast Combo), Red Lobster (free Shrimp & Chips), Red Robin (free Big Tavern Burger with fries), Shake Shack (free ShackBurger), Starbucks (free brewed coffee), Texas Roadhouse (meal vouchers), Torchy's Tacos (free taco and drink), Twin Peaks (free entrée choice), and Yard House (free appetizer).
• Many offers are dine-in only and available at select locations, so veterans and service members are advised to call ahead to confirm participation.