Veterans Day Free Meals and Discounts in Michigan

As Veterans Day comes around this year, I would like to say thank you for your service. I hope you receive the respect and honor you earned for serving your country and your community. 

Ahead of Veterans Day, I wanted to write up something for the Michiganders who are either actively serving or have served in the military. My hope is to find some free meals and discounts as a small token of my admiration for your service, with the hope that it will save you some money and give you a reason to go out and enjoy some family time eating at local places you like. These discounts will be just part of our main list, which shows all the free meals and discounts available on Veterans Day. Be sure to double-check that these discounts haven’t been tweaked for this year.

If you want a more in-depth look at planning your Veterans Day from start to finish to help you maximize your discounts, check out our Veterans Day Discount Day Planner.  

Veterans Day Breakfast Deals

For Veterans Day, here are some deals at popular breakfast spots.

• Dennys: Active and retired veterans can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam from 5 am to noon.
• Biggby Coffee: Frequently offers free hot brewed coffee or discounted beverages for veterans on November 11.
• Bruegger’s Bagels: Veterans can enjoy a free hot or iced coffee.
• Starbucks: Active-duty military members, veterans, and their spouses can enjoy a free tall hot or cold coffee. 
• IHOP: Veterans can enjoy free Red, White, and Blue Pancakes.
• Tim Horton’s (Dine-in Only): Veterans can get a free classic donut at participating restaurants. (Nothing says you’re up north like a Tim Horton’s sighting!)

Veterans Day Free Meals When You Dine-In for Lunch or Dinner

Here are some restaurants around Michigan and the Great Lakes where veterans and military service members can get a free meal. 

• Saroki’s Crispy Chicken and Pizza: Veterans can enjoy a free 3-piece chicken tenders or a slice of pizza. 
• Blind Owl Restaurant & Bar (Dine-In Only): Veterans can enjoy a free entrée.  
• Chili’s Bar & Grill: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
• HopCat: Free meals for veterans. 10% discount for veterans every day. (Please don’t skip the crack fries)
• Applebee’s: Veterans can get a free meal from a special menu.
• Savvy Sliders: Veterans and active military receive one free Original or Fried Chicken Slider with proof of military service on Nov. 11 at participating locations. No purchase necessary. In-store only. Not valid on drive-thru or online orders.
• Olive Garden: Veterans receive a free meal from a select menu. The breadsticks, soup, or salad are included.   
• Texas Roadhouse: Veterans receive a free meal voucher. 
• Black Rock Restaurant: Veterans can get a free 6 oz sirloin steak with a side and a choice of soup or salad.   
• Sammy’s Pizza: Veterans can get a free dine-in meal (such as pasta or a burger, plus a drink and a piece of cake).
• Bob Evans: Offers a free meal from a special menu for veterans.  

Veterans Day Fast Food Discounts

If you want something a little less niche and you cannot get to your local places, here are some fast-food discounts.

• Bonefish Grill: Bonefish Grill offers veterans a 10% discount on their check. 
• Chipotle: From 4 pm to 8 pm, veterans get a BOGO deal: buy a meal, get a second for free. 
• McDonald’s: Unfortunately, McDonald’s does not offer the same deals and discounts at every location. Some locations offer free coffee, and some offer a full-blown combo meal.
• Wendy’s: At special locations, Wendy’s offers veterans a free breakfast combo.

Veterans Day Entertainment Discounts in Michigan

Now, Veterans Day discounts don’t stop at food. Several places in the state want to honor your service with either free or discounted admission. Those deals offer a great chance to spend time with the family. 

• Detroit Zoo: Veterans receive free admission all day, including complimentary parking. 
• SEA LIFE Michigan Aquarium: Veterans can enjoy discounted admission starting at $17.74 every day, but on Veterans Day, veterans get free admission. 
• Air Zoo Aerospace & Science Center: Veterans get a 50% discount on admission every day, but on Veterans Day, veterans, active service members, and their immediate families get free admission. 

Final Thoughts

Again, I want to say thank you for your service and the sacrifices that you have made for this country. As a reminder, don’t forget to bring your Military ID to these restaurants and entertainment spots to receive your deals and discounts. You will not want to miss out.