Cracker Barrel runs a free sunrise pancake special all day. Bubba's 33 serves free lunches to veterans and active U.S. Military members from open to 4 p.m. At Cotton Patch Cafe, a chicken fried steak or chicken fried chicken comes free.
Applebee's and Olive Garden each offer a free entree from a special Veterans Day menu. Golden Corral has a free thank you meal, and Aspen Creek and Grill hands out a meal voucher worth up to $15. Bombshells covers appetizers, an entree and desserts, and family members get 20% off.
The drink deals stack up fast. Krispy Kreme gives a free doughnut and a free hot or iced coffee. Scooters Coffee pours a free drink of any size, and 7 Brew takes 25% off any drink. The Human Bean offers a free drink with ID, and ThirsTeas serves a free 44 oz tea with military ID.
A veteran who plans the day right could eat breakfast, grab lunch, pick up a coffee and still get a free haircut at Great Clips. Sports Clips offers discounted cuts too.
Seventeen businesses made the list, and the original source is still asking readers which ones it missed.