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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 9, 2026 8:12 PM
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FrugalFreddyNov 9, 2026 8:12 PM
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I really appreciate the effort locating the best deals. Semper Fi!
Nov 10, 2026 2:53 AM
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JPRNov 10, 2026 2:53 AM
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Krispy Kreme - 1 donut of choice + 1 small coffee
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt - First 6 oz free
RA Sushi - a complimentary entrée from a select menu with the purchase of any starter
Willie's Grill & Icehouse - a free Bacon Willie burger paired with a regular side (up to a $14.99 value)
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Nov 10, 2026 6:23 AM
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IndigoPassenger901Nov 10, 2026 6:23 AM
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Since STK Steakhouse was offering veteran's meal today I went there. Warning: Their Entrees are $50-$100, with their appitzers that's $25-$35.

For that price, I was expecting fine dining, but far from it. I got their Steak Frites, with New York Strip. I asked for Medium Rare, and they gave me rare, but thank goodness the steak didn't make me sick. I had to pay for the appitizer to get a free Entree, but the appitizer was like $25! And it was terrible tasting. I can't believe they charge that much. The quality is like AppleBees or Chili's level. Steak was ok, but I can cook it better. Don't waste your time on places like this. Yall probably avoid due to rediculous pricing.

The atmosphere of the place looked really trashy than fine dining. The girls at the bar seem trashy as well, as the patrons. lol. Didn't feel any class from the place at all. It's like for trashy people that have some money than authentic fine dining. They got the club music playing in the background during the day. lol. It's that kinda vibe.
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Dell is offering 15% off, instead of their normal 10% off for military members, veterans, & family.

Save up to 15% through 11/13/2026. Savings will be Reflected in Cart. Exclusions Apply.

https://www.dell.com/en-us/shop/member/lp/heroes
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Nov 11, 2026 10:39 AM
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MetroDetroitGamingNov 11, 2026 10:39 AM
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Thank you for laying all these out.
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Nov 11, 2026 10:46 AM
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Our community has rated this post as helpful. If you agree, why not thank

Vet.. (Only posting bc many other vets are in this thread). Adorama "is" launching discount program this month for hobbyists in photo-A/V-electronics etc. It may or may not be a slick program. But, noteworthy I guess.. (Not affiliated). https://www.adorama.com/g/militar...WS96MQcMpc
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Nov 11, 2026 11:06 AM
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FrugalFreddyNov 11, 2026 11:06 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
Your VA card should work.
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Nov 11, 2026 11:09 AM
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FrugalFreddyNov 11, 2026 11:09 AM
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Quote from MemorableSuit793 View quoted comment :
They're just being shitty.
No they aren't. Simply neglected to update the ad. All veterans are included.
Nov 11, 2026 1:01 PM
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Michael9294Nov 11, 2026 1:01 PM
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Quote from abstractedpudding View quoted comment :
Just about every state will put veteran on your driver's license, even as a reservist with 12 years.
Not NJ, I had all my paperwork and wasted almost 3 hours of my life for them to tell me no as a retired Army National Guardsman.
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gathermewoolNov 11, 2026 1:03 PM
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Quote from FrugalFreddy View quoted comment :
Your VA card should work.
Didn't know reservists could get one and never really felt I deserved one as just a reservist.With that said, I just applied for it last week. Wonder how long it'll take
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Nov 11, 2026 1:05 PM
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zayasdrNov 11, 2026 1:05 PM
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Quote from Furtive View quoted comment :
can I claim any of these if I show my active service and veteran badges from my thousands of hours in counter strike 2?
Funny, but also disrespectful at the same time.
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abstractedpuddingNov 11, 2026 3:47 PM
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Quote from Michael9294 View quoted comment :
Not NJ, I had all my paperwork and wasted almost 3 hours of my life for them to tell me no as a retired Army National Guardsman.
That's really strange.

NJ code clearly states that you'd be eligible:

39:3-10f6 Display of veteran, Gold Star Family status on driver's licenses, identification cards.

1. a. (1) In addition to the requirements for the form and content of a motor vehicle driver's license under R.S.39:3-10 and a probationary license issued under section 4 of P.L.1950, c.127 (C.39:3-13.4), the Chief Administrator of the New Jersey Motor Vehicle Commission shall, upon submission of satisfactory proof, designate on an initial license, renewal license, or probationary license, as appropriate, that the license holder is a veteran of the Armed Forces of the United States of America or the New Jersey National Guard. The designation of veteran status on an initial license, renewal license, or probationary license shall not be deemed sufficient valid proof of veteran status for official governmental purposes when any other statute, or any regulation or other directive of a governmental entity, requires documentation of veteran status

---And further down:

"Veteran" means any resident of the State now or hereafter who has been discharged honorably or under general honorable conditions in any branch of the Armed Forces of the United States, or a Reserve component thereof, or the National Guard of this State or another state as defined in section 1 of P.L.1963, c.109 (C.38A:1-1).

"Satisfactory proof" means, in the case of a veteran, the applicant's DD-214, DD-215, or DD-256 form as issued by the federal government, NGB-22 or other approved separation forms as outlined by all branches of the Armed Forces, or federal activation orders showing service under Title 10, section 672 or section 12301, of the United States Code, or a county-issued veteran identification card pursuant to P.L.2012, c.30 (C.40A:9-78.1 et seq.), or a veteran identification card as issued by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs under the "Veterans Identification Card Act of 2015" (38 U.S.C. s.5706).


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It really sounds like you got someone who didn't know what they were doing.
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matt151617Nov 11, 2026 5:08 PM
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Quote from abstractedpudding View quoted comment :
It really sounds like you got someone who didn't know what they were doing.
That's New Jersey MVC in a nutshell.

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Megathread indeed! Impressive
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