Honoring Veterans: here’s a list of free food and discounts
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IDAHO FALLS — Restaurants across eastern Idaho are thanking those who have served or are currently serving our country with freebies and discounts on Veterans Day.
Here is a list of local restaurants and fast-food locations offering deals for veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 11. If we missed any, email news@eastidahonews.com. Most require military ID or proof of veteran status.
Outback Steakhouse:
Veterans receive a free Bloomin’ Onion and a choice of a 16 oz. domestic draft beer or a Coca-Cola product with the purchase of an adult entree. Valid on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11.
Cafe Sabor:
All veterans get a free entree, chips and salsa, and a soft drink on Nov. 11. Choice of a taco salad, chimichanga, baja chicken pasta, sweet pork quesadilla or burrito supreme. It’s valid at all locations for dine-in or take-out. Not valid with any other special offers.
Burly Burger:
All veterans and active military receive a free meal on Nov. 11. Must be in uniform or show military ID to receive the discount.
Rodizio Grill:
Veterans receive a free full Rodizio meal with the purchase of another adult full Rodizio meal. This is valid at the Idaho Falls location for Nov. 11 dine-in only. A valid military ID or other proof of veteran status is required.
Chick-fil-A:
The chicken restaurant is offering free 8-count nuggets or a Chick-fil-A sandwich with proof of military ID on Nov. 11. It will also offer a free chicken biscuit for breakfast from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.
Cowpoke Coffee:
The coffee shop offers 15% off for all veterans and active military personnel every day.
The Frosty Gator:
It’s offering 50% off draft domestics and 20% off shareables on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 for veterans and active military.
The White Horse Bar:
On Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, the bar is offering 2 for 1 on any drink and 69-cent Coors Light drafts for veterans and active military.
Samoa Club:
Valid on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, the club is offering 50 cents off beer and $1 off well drinks from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. for veterans and active military.
The Celt Pub & Grill:
On Nov. 10 and Nov. 11, the pub and grill is offering 20% off wings, Irish nachos and pretzel bites. It is also offering 50% off Horse Soldier and Willies Devils Brigade Whiskey for veterans and active military.
The House on Park Pub:
It’s offering 50% off well drinks from 1 p.m. to 6 p.m. on Nov. 10 and Nov. 11 for veterans and active military.
Heads & Tails Distillery:
It’s offering $3 draft beers on Nov. 11 for veterans and active military.
Crispy Cones:
Buy one get one 50% off at Crispy Cones on Nov. 11. There are Euro shakes, Crispy Cones and ice cream cups.
El Cantaro:
The Mexican restaurant is offering 20% off for all veterans who visit on Nov. 11.
Chuck-A-Rama:
There will be free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Nov. 11 for veterans.
Idaho Brewing Company:
The company will have a beer deal for all veterans on Nov. 11. First pint free, then $3 per pint for the rest of the evening.
Rustic Rock Coffee:
The coffee shop will offer 25% off all day for veterans on Nov. 11. It also offers 10% off for veterans every day.
Bees Knees Pub & Catering Co.:
On Nov. 11, veterans can come in and get a free meal with a military ID.
Perkins:
Participating Perkins locations are treating active-duty military personnel and veterans with a valid military ID to a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast Meal on Nov. 11.
Jakers Bar and Grill:
Half-price entree for veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11. Offer valid with military ID or veterans card.
Reed’s Dairy:
The store is offering free waffle cones to veterans on Nov. 11.
North Hi-Way Cafe:
The cafe is serving breakfast this Veterans Day to veterans and active-duty military, with a special menu listed below.
- Half-order biscuits and gravy with one egg and a choice of half-order of ham or bacon.
- One piece of French toast with one egg and a choice of a half order of ham or bacon.
- Two-egg ham and cheese omelet with hash browns and choice of toast.
- Breakfast sandwich made with ham or bacon on an English muffin or Texas toast served with hash browns.
- Short stack of pancakes with one egg and choice of half order of ham or bacon.
Smitty’s Pancake and Steak House:
Free meal for all veterans on Nov. 11.
Choose from any of the following entrees:
- Chicken Fried Steak and Eggs Breakfast
- Meat and Eggs Pancake Breakfast
- German Pancake
- Any Sandwich, Wrap, or Hamburger Meal
The restaurant will be open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Proof of military service is required. Cannot be combined with any other offers.
Arby’s:
The restaurant will be honoring all veterans and active-duty military with a free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich.
Homestead Pizza:
The pizza company will offer a free personal pizza and soda to all veterans on Nov. 11.
MacKenzie River Pizza, Grill & Pub:
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military members will receive 25% off the entire table of people dining with them.
Buffalo Wild Wings:
Past and present members of the armed services can get 10 free boneless wings and fries at Buffalo Wild Wings on Nov. 11 with valid proof of service.
Applebee’s:
It will honor all veterans and active-duty military through “Buy a Vet a Beer” promotion. Guests can purchase a pre-paid $5 pint of any Molson, Coors, Anheuser-Busch or Sam Adams beer for a veteran, accompanied by a special message from the purchaser, now through Nov. 11. Any beers not claimed will have the funds donated to a local veterans’ charity.
Dine-in only and must mention the offer. Excludes tax and gratuity. Guests must pre-purchase a pint of beer for a Veteran. One free beer per person.
Applebee’s is also offering veterans, active-duty military, reservists and National Guard members a free full-size entree from a special menu on Nov. 11.
Chili’s:
All veterans and active-duty military members get a free meal on Nov. 11 at participating locations. Available in-restaurant only for select items.
Chipotle:
On Nov. 11, active-duty military members and veterans get free chips and their choice of guacamole, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers:
Veterans and active-duty military personnel who visit Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers on Nov. 11 can receive a free Freddy’s Combo meal card.
Denny’s:
On Nov. 11, veterans and active-duty military personnel can get a free Original Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon.
Firehouse Subs:
Active-duty military personnel and veterans can buy any size sub and get a second sub free on Nov. 11.
IHOP:
Veterans and active-duty military get a free Red, White, and Blueberry Pancake Combo on Nov. 11. Dine-in only.
Little Caesars:
From 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a complimentary Lunch Combo on Nov. 11. In-store only.
Olive Garden:
Veterans and active-duty military who dine in receive a free entree from a special menu on Nov. 11.
Sizzler:
Veterans and active-duty service members can receive a complimentary lunch and nonalcoholic beverage at participating Sizzler locations on Nov. 11.
Longhorn Steakhouse:
LongHorn Steakhouse is offering veterans and active-duty military personnel 10% off their meal and a free appetizer or dessert for their table with the purchase of an adult entree on Nov. 11.
Red Robin:
Veterans and active-duty military members get a complimentary Red’s Big Tavern Burger with Bottomless Steak Fries on Nov. 11. Dine-in only.
Sonic:
Veterans and active-duty military members can get half-priced shakes in any size and flavor, including both Classic and Master Shakes on Nov. 11.
Starbucks:
Starbucks is offering veterans and active-duty military members a free tall (12-ounce) hot or cold brewed coffee on Nov. 11.
Texas Roadhouse:
Texas Roadhouse will give out free meal vouchers to veterans and active-duty U.S. military members on Nov. 11. Vouchers will be available from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Wendy’s:
Wendy’s offers veterans and active-duty military a free Dave’s Single burger at participating U.S. restaurants on Nov. 11.