Veterans Day 2023 Freebies, Deals and Discounts in North Texas

Veterans Day is Saturday, Nov. 11, and in honor of the service members who have so bravely served our country, restaurants and businesses are saying thank you with free meals, discounts and more.

Most discounts will require proof of a military ID. Some businesses allow uniform dress as a form of identification. VA cards and veteran organization membership cards are also valid at some businesses as proof of service.

Since Veterans Day 2020, military veterans and gold star families started getting lifetime free access to national parks, wildlife refuges and other federal lands managed by the Department of the Interior, according to the Department of Veterans Affairs.

WHERE CAN I FIND VETERANS DAY DEALS IN NORTH TEXAS?

Applebee’s

The popular restaurant chain is offering a free meal to military personnel and veterans from a select menu of eight entrees. Not only do veterans eat free, but they also get a $5 Bounce Back Card for a future visit within three weeks.

Bar Louie

This Veterans Day, Bar Louie is inviting all active and retired military, and veterans to enjoy a complimentary Bar Louie Craft Burger on the house. Available all day and late-night, veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a complimentary selection of a Bar Louie craft burger favorite such as the Bourbon BBQ Burger, GastroBurger and more on Saturday, Nov. 11. Recipients must show a valid military ID to redeem the offer. Offer valid for dine-in only at participating locations. Additional exclusions may apply. Please see your local Bar Louie for details.

BJ’s Restaurant and Brewhouse

Active military members and veterans who dine in on Nov. 11 will enjoy a complimentary Chocolate Chunk Pizooki with a minimum purchase of $11.95. Current and former military who dine in on Nov. 11 can also receive a free appetizer coupon on their next visit with a $14.95 purchase.

Bombshells Restaurant & Bar

All Bombshells Restaurant & Bar locations in Texas will provide free entrees for veterans on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11, 2023. Other items will be discounted 20%. Families accompanying veterans, and active servicemembers and their accompanying families, will receive a 20% discount on entrees and other items on Veterans Day. Alcoholic beverages are excluded from all Bombshells discount programs. Hours are 11 a.m. to 2 a.m. daily for lunch, dinner, and late night. All other days of the year veterans and active service members can receive a 20% discount on all items. Bombshells has North Texas locations in Dallas and in Arlington.

Bowl & Barrel

Bowl & Barrel will be offering all veterans FREE Burgers in a Bag on Veterans Day with a military ID provided (no purchase necessary) on Saturday, Nov. 11 only, all day.

California Pizza Kitchen

All veterans and active military members are invited to visit California Pizza Kitchen receive a complimentary non-alcoholic beverage and one entree from a special menu. Additionally from Nov. 6-8, California Pizza Kitchen will donate 20% of a sale to the Disabled American Veterans program when a guest indicates they are here to support the DAV.

Chili’s

Chili's is offering service members a free meal for in-restaurant dining only from a selected menu on Nov. 11.

Cotton Patch Cafe

All Cotton Patch Cafe restaurants are offering their award-winning chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken free to all veterans and active duty members. And for each chicken fried steak or chicken sold on Veterans Day Cotton Patch Cafe will donate $1 to Home for Our Troops.

Crisp & Green

Crisp & Green will be offering a free salad or grain bowl for veterans, firefighters and police officers on Saturday, Nov. 11 at all of their DFW area locations.

El Fenix

On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans and active military who visit El Fenix can eat for FREE. The oldest restaurant in Dallas will offer an Enchilada Plate with a choice of two cheese, chicken or beef, or the Taco Plate that includes two chicken or beef tacos. Both include rice and beans. This deal is available with a valid military ID at all El Fenix locations and is dine-in only.

Freddy's Frozen Custard and Steakburgers

Veterans and active duty military will receive a free Freddy's Original Double with Cheese combo meal card on Veterans Day. Cards can be redeemed through Nov. 30, 2023.

Golden Corral

Golden Corral celebrates Veterans Day with its annual Military Appreciation Night on Monday, Nov. 13. A tradition that started 23 years ago, Golden Corral is excited to serve a complimentary "thank you" meal to all active-duty military personnel, National Guard, reserves and veterans of all branches of service. All Golden Corral stores across the nation will be thanking active military and veterans for a FREE redeemable dinner (buffet & beverage) on 11/13 starting at 5 p.m. to closing.

Hat Creek

All veterans will get a FREE Big Hat Burger with a valid military ID on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11.

IHOP

The pancake house is offering red, white and blueberry pancakes to active members and veterans for free from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday Nov. 11.

Joe Leo

Joe Leo will be offering veterans a FREE Golden Taco plate on Veterans Day with a provided military ID (no purchase necessary.)

Kohl's

Kohl's is offering active and former military personnel, veterans and their immediate families 30% off in stores Veterans Day weekend — Friday, Nov. 10 through Sunday, Nov. 12 — with a valid military ID.

The continuation of “Military Mondays” at Kohl’s which offers a 15% in-store discount for active and former military personnel, veterans, and their immediate families every Monday — all year long.

Kolache Factory

Kolache Factory stores are offering free breakfast to all veterans and active military on Veterans Day. All veterans and active military with government-issued military photo ID or DD 214 will get to enjoy one free kolache of any kind and one cup, any size of Katz coffee. This deal can be redeemed on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.

la Madeleine

La Madeleine is offering 30% off the entire purchase for veterans with a valid ID on Saturday, Nov. 11.

McDonald's

McDonald's of North Texas is offering a free meal to veterans and current members of the military. The offer can be redeemed for a Combo Meal and is available all day Saturday. Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12 through the Drive-Thru or in-restaurant. This offer is only valid at McDonald's locations in the North Texas area.

Main Event

Main Event is offering active and retired military members one classic double cheeseburger and 30 minutes of gameplay at zero cost with a military ID on Nov. 10-12, 2023.

MOD Pizza

On Saturday, Nov. 11, veterans and active service members can visit their local MOD location and receive a buy one MOD-size pizza or salad, get one MOD-size pizza or salad free deal. The offer is valid in-store with proof of military service at any of MOD’s 540+ system-wide U.S. locations. 

Office Depot and Office Max

Military members will receive 25% off regularly priced purchases in-store Nov. 11-13, 2023. Valid military ID must be presented.

Outback Steakhouse

All military veterans and active members receive 10% off their entire check every day with a valid ID.

Perry's

Veterans Day Lunch Eve: Free Pork Chop Friday on Friday, Nov. 10. Dine-in only from 10:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Offer available when accompanied by a guest purchasing one lunch or dinner entree.
Veterans Day Early Dinner: 3-course menu for $39 on Saturday, Nov. 11, dine-in only from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
Reservations and military ID are required for both days.

Pilot Flying J

From Nov. 10-12, 2023 service members and their families verified through ID.me in the myRewards Plus app will receive a free meal credit valued up to $12 at more than 750 participating Pilot, Flying J and One9 Fuel Network travel centers. This year it will be a rolling balance available during Veterans Day weekend.

PJ's Coffee

FREE 12oz hot coffee or cold brew iced coffee for veterans and active duty military on Saturday, Nov. 11.

Pluckers

The chicken wing establishment is offering a free entree, side and non-alcoholic beverage for military veterans and active members who present a valid ID.

Pokeworks

Veterans & service members get 20% OFF any order with valid military ID. In-store only. Offer valid Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12.

PXG Dallas

PXG Dallas is offering 40% off on golf apparel and accessories through Nov. 15.

Rack Room Shoes

Rack Room Shows is offering a 20% discount to anyone with a military ID. It's the same discount offered on Memorial Day and the Fourth of July.

Scooter's Coffee

Scooter's Coffee is offering a free handcrafted drink of any size on Veterans Day, Saturday, Nov. 11. To receive the free drink offer, veterans and military members simply need to present their valid military identification at a participating Scooter's Coffee location. (The offer is only valid one per veteran, while supplies last, and is not available for Order Ahead through the Scooter's Coffee Mobile App.)

Six Flags Over Texas

Six Flags offers first responders and those in the armed forces an admission discount to all active and retired military, as well as first responders. Click here for more information on how to claim discount passes for qualified visitors.

Snuffer's

All veterans and active duty members who dine in at Snuffer's on Saturday, Nov. 11, will receive one free burger or sandwich of their choice. One burger or sandwich is available per customer with a valid military ID at all Snuffer's locations.

Sport Clips

Participating locally-owned Sport Clips Haircuts franchises will recognize Veterans Day on Friday and will offer free haircuts to members and veterans with valid military ID -- call your local store to check participation. For paying customers participating Sport Clips will donate $2 per haircare service to support Sport Clips Help a Hero Scholarships for service members and veterans.

Starbucks

Starbucks will offer a free tall (12-oz) hot or iced brewed coffee for Veterans, military service members and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks stores.

Target

Military members, veterans and family members can save 10% on two purchases through Target’s Circle program between Oct. 29 and Nov. 11, 2023. Members must verify their military status and apply the offer before checking out.

Taziki's Mediterranean Cafe

Taziki's will honor veterans with 'Gyros for our Heroes.' All veterans will receive a FREE Chicken Gyro on Veterans Day.

Tommy's Express

Tommy’s Express Car Wash on Saturday, Nov. 11, will offer a free car wash to all veterans or active military personnel. This is the national franchise’s seventh year honoring those who have served.

Tractor Supply

Active and former military members and their dependents can receive a 15% discount in stores on Nov. 11. You must present a valid military ID or proof of service to be eligible.

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks will be offering veterans a FREE lunch on Saturday, Nov. 11. Veterans get to pick a free menu item such as a Cheeseburger, Chicken Tenders, Caesar Salad (Chicken or Shrimp), or Chicken Street Tacos. Guests will also have the chance to donate to Tunnel to Towers, a charitable organization founded to help America's heroes by providing mortgage-free homes to Gold Star and fallen first responder families, that day and receive a $5 OFF card.

Under Armour

Under Armour offers 20% off all purchases for active members, veterans, military spouses and family members that are verified through ID.me. Discounts cannot be combined.

Walgreens

Walgreens is offering 20% off eligible regular-price items with a myWalgreens membership on Nov. 10-13, 2023. This offer is valid for in-store purchases only and you will have to provide proof of service.

Yogurtland

Throughout Veterans Day weekend Friday, Nov.10, Saturday, Nov. 11 and Sunday, Nov. 12, Yogurtland is offering $5 off online orders of $30 or more (before taxes and fees). Guests can place their order through the mobile app or online at order.yogurtland.com using promo code FALL5. *This offer is not applicable for in-store purchases, gift card purchases, merchandise, or third-party delivery orders, and cannot be combined with any other offers or coupons.

ZIPS

ZIPS will offer a FREE Premier car wash to all United States veterans and active military personnel Saturday, Nov. 11. Honorees can visit any participating ZIPS location and enter wash code 1123 to redeem the offer on Saturday at over 20 participating locations in DFW and 280 participating locations across the country.