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Veterans Day Megathread (11/11): Free Meals & Discounts from Starbucks, Chipotle, Target, Walgreens & More

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Celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 with free food, discounts, and free admission for veterans and active-duty military. Check out each offer below:

Note: This list is compiled from publicly available information online and from the retailers' own announcements and various sites across the web. Offers, dates, and hours can change, and many are limited to participating locations, so they may not be available everywhere. Proof of military service (military ID, VA card, DD-214, or state ID with a veteran designation) is required for most offers. Please confirm details with your local store or restaurant before you go.

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Celebrate Veterans Day on Wednesday, November 11 with free food, discounts, and free admission for veterans and active-duty military. Check out each offer below:

Note: This list is compiled from publicly available information online and from the retailers' own announcements and various sites across the web. Offers, dates, and hours can change, and many are limited to participating locations, so they may not be available everywhere. Proof of military service (military ID, VA card, DD-214, or state ID with a veteran designation) is required for most offers. Please confirm details with your local store or restaurant before you go.

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This Veterans Day thread highlights a mix of food freebies, retail discounts, and a few higher-end offers, with Chick-fil-A, Dunkin, Krispy Kreme, Olive Garden, and Wingstop drawing the most concrete deal talk. The strongest retail adds are Dell at 15 percent off for military, veterans, and family, plus L.L.Bean and Target military discounts, though Target's coupon reportedly does not stack and no longer works on video games. Several offers are dine-in only or require a purchase, and some locations had confusing eligibility or pricing, so the fine print matters.

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  • The free Starbucks coffee is for veterans, so non-military family members do not get the Veterans Day coffee offer. If you need proof of service for similar offers, a DD-256 can be used to document service and may also help you get a Veteran ID card.

    ms2000SlySol

  • A DD-256 should generally be acceptable as proof of service, and some places may only ask to see ID to confirm it belongs to you. A Veteran ID card can also be obtained using a DD-256, which can make future verification easier.

    SlySolabstractedpudding

  • Chick-fil-A's app showed a Veterans Day choice of a free chicken sandwich or 8-piece nuggets at a nearby location. Chili's requires a dine-in visit and purchase of a drink, and the Oldtimer's burger was specifically called out as a good option.

    binkie94IndigoPassenger901

  • Target's 20% military discount does not stack with other sales, coupons, or Circle Card savings. It also no longer appears to work on video games, so it is best used on eligible regular merchandise instead of trying to combine it with other promos.

    SavingsDude40

  • Dunkin's Veterans Day donut offer is for current and former military, with no ID required. It is in-store only, limited to one per guest while supplies last, and does not work through the Dunkin' mobile app.

    Bill92677

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Nov 5, 2026 1:09 AM
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NLCTNov 5, 2026 1:09 AM
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Quote from ms2000 View quoted comment :
So u need to be a Veteran to get a free coffee at StarBucks?

None for non military family members?
What are you complaining about? The lack of citizen appreciation day?
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Nov 5, 2026 2:02 AM
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gathermewoolNov 5, 2026 2:02 AM
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DD256 for Reservists

Thanks for the list. I'll have to grab my DD256 out of the filing cabinet!

ETA: Does anyone think the above piece of paper will work for Smash Burger??? I only did 12 years, so no ID
Last edited by gathermewool November 4, 2026 at 07:11 PM.
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Quote from gathermewool View quoted comment :
DD256 for Reservists

Thanks for the list. I'll have to grab my DD256 out of the filing cabinet!

ETA: Does anyone think the above piece of paper will work for Smash Burger??? I only did 12 years, so no ID
I suspect that should be perfectly fine to document your service … they might ask to see ID to show that it's actually yours, but most aren't going to get crazy with the requirements if you have a document like that to show. Also, I believe that you should be able to get a Veteran ID card using your DD256, which might save the hassle of carrying it around … https://www.va.gov/records/get-ve...cards/vic/
Last edited by SlySol November 4, 2026 at 08:35 PM.
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Nov 5, 2026 3:57 AM
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Quote from SlySol View quoted comment :
I suspect that should be perfectly fine to document your service … they might ask to see ID to show that it's actually yours, but most aren't going to get crazy with the requirements if you have a document like that to show. Also, I believe that you should be able to get a Veteran ID card using your DD256, which might save the hassle of carrying it around … https://www.va.gov/records/get-ve...cards/vic/
Thank you. Just submitted my request. Rep'd!
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abstractedpuddingNov 5, 2026 6:01 AM
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Quote from gathermewool View quoted comment :
DD256 for ReservistsThanks for the list. I'll have to grab my DD256 out of the filing cabinet!ETA: Does anyone think the above piece of paper will work for Smash Burger??? I only did 12 years, so no ID
Just about every state will put veteran on your driver's license, even as a reservist with 12 years.
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Nov 5, 2026 9:13 AM
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SavingsDude40Nov 5, 2026 9:13 AM
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Target 20% off barely seems to work on anything this year, compared to previous years, and does not seem to stack with other sales and deals. Was hoping to get my kid a really cheap toy for Christmas with the 40% off sale going on, the 25% off toy coupon, the 20% off military coupon, and my 5% off with my Circle Card, but none of them stack together. Also, the 20% off no longer seems to work on video games like it did in previous years, probably because they didn't want people getting 20% off of Grand Theft Auto 6.
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Nov 5, 2026 4:16 PM
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ms2000Nov 5, 2026 4:16 PM
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Quote from NLCT View quoted comment :
What are you complaining about? The lack of citizen appreciation day?
Looks like it - or we all celebrate together Veterans or not!
Nov 6, 2026 4:50 PM
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MellowReward637Nov 6, 2026 4:50 PM
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Quote from ms2000 View quoted comment :

Looks like it - or we all celebrate together Veterans or not!
Recruiting office is always open if you want a free coffee that bad 🤷🏼 ♀️
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jigglywigglyNov 7, 2026 3:50 PM
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Quote from pchearn View quoted comment :
I'm a 78 year old Vietnam vet. I was just doing my patriotic duty during the Vietnam war, but I have to admit that it brings a smile to my face every time a complete stranger says "Thank you for your service." Those five little words are powerful.heart
Thank you for your service, welcome home!
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wesNov 8, 2026 8:46 PM
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carrabas might not be right. just came from there and their manager told me their corporate email only had the appetizer/dessert deal from mon-wed
Nov 9, 2026 3:02 PM
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Bill92677Nov 9, 2026 3:02 PM
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Quote from Junkie888 View quoted comment :
So at Dunkin' you can't get anything for being a non-retired veteran? But active duty can get something. On Veterans Day. What am I missing? I just want a free donut 😅
Looking at Dunkin's post on this (though from both 2024 and 2025... they seem to be just copying it year-to-year), it appears to be unfortunate wording of the main eligibility statement. They later expand it to current and former members of the military and with no ID req'd, you're probably good. Statements:

... offering all active and retired military a free donut* in honor of Veterans Day...

Current and former members of the military can visit participating Dunkin' restaurants nationwide today to enjoy a free donut on us.

*Limit one per guest while supplies last. No ID required. Offer available in-store only. Not available for orders placed using the Dunkin' Mobile App. 
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Nov 9, 2026 5:54 PM
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IndigoPassenger901Nov 9, 2026 5:54 PM
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guys, anything starting today? I want to get to the early ones. lol
Nov 9, 2026 6:22 PM
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SlySolNov 9, 2026 6:22 PM
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Quote from IndigoPassenger901 View quoted comment :
guys, anything starting today? I want to get to the early ones. lol
There are loads of fried chicken sandwich deals today … no military experience required. Smilie

https://slickdeals.net/f/20272104-national-fried-chicken-sandwich-day-deals-on-11-9

There are some pretty good deals at WingStop, McDonalds, Popeye's, etc.
I got the WingStop deal and paid $3 for the sandwich and 3 boneless wings … basically a 67% discount.
Last edited by SlySol November 9, 2026 at 02:04 PM.
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Nov 9, 2026 6:55 PM
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MemorableSuit793Nov 9, 2026 6:55 PM
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Quote from Junkie888 View quoted comment :
So at Dunkin' you can't get anything for being a non-retired veteran? But active duty can get something. On Veterans Day. What am I missing? I just want a free donut 😅
They're just being shitty.
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