Krispy Kreme, Cracker Barrel, Starbucks and More Chains with Discounts for Those Who Served on Veterans Day

Veterans can score free drinks and meals, and other discounts, on Monday, Nov. 11

Veterans are being honored by fast food joints and restaurant chains with some food and drink freebies and discounts to mark Veterans Day.

On Monday, Nov. 11, those who served in the armed forces can stop by the following spots to enjoy Veterans Day promotions.

Krispy Kreme: The chain will be offering a free small coffee, hot or iced, and a free doughnut of choice to all service members and military veterans. There is a limit of one per guest, and the deal can be accessed in-shop or at a drive-thru.

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

Cracker Barrel: Veterans and active-duty service members are able to get a complimentary Sunrise Pancake Special at all Cracker Barrel locations when dining in.

Texas Roadhouse: The restaurant chain will continue its annual Veterans Day tradition of treating veterans and active U.S. military to enjoy a free meal through the handing out of meal vouchers, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. They can then be redeemed through May 31, 2025, for one of 10 entrées and two made-from-scratch sides, plus a choice of any Coca-Cola product, sweet tea/iced tea or coffee. Proof of service, including a military or VA card, or discharge papers, is required.

White Castle: The fast food joint will mark the annual occasion by offering a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal to all veterans and active-duty service members who dine at a participating White Castle restaurant.

Smoothie King: The drink spot will be offering free 20 oz. smoothies for veterans from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. local time at participating locations — with a patriotic theme. After presenting a military ID, veterans can claim a red, white or blue smoothie: the Strawberry X-Treme, the Slim-N-Trim Vanilla or the Blueberry Heaven.

Grimaldi's: The pizzeria joint is offering 25% off for all active, veteran and retired military with ID. Every other day of the year, the brand offers 15% off for those who have served.

Taco John's: The Mexican fast food spot is offering a free Combo #1 (Small Crispy Beef Taco Combo) for veterans with valid ID though a Loyalty members in-app offer.

Hard Rock Cafe: The restaurant chain will honor military service members, active and retired, with a complimentary Legendary Burger, while those accompanying veterans will also benefit from the always-available 15% military discount.

Firehouse Subs: Firehouse Subs locations across the nation will offer veterans a free combo, including a medium sub, chips or a cookie and a drink.

California Pizza Kitchen: The chain will honor those who served with a complimentary entrée and drink from a prix fixe menu when dining in. Veterans will also receive a Buy One, Get One coupon, which is for any pizza, pasta or salad redeemable during a future visit between Nov. 12 through Nov. 25.

STK Steakhouse: Veterans will receive 50% off all food at STK Steakhouse from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11.

Kona Grill: Veterans will receive 50% off all food at Kona Grill from Friday, Nov. 8 through Monday, Nov. 11.