Veterans Day is Thursday, Nov. 11, and several local and national organizations are offering special discounts to active military members and veterans to say thank you for your service.
Be sure to provide proper identification. And note that not all locations of national chains have to participate, so it's best to check with your nearby restaurant before you head out.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs also has a list of other discounts available on Nov. 11, including for retail and various activities, at blogs.va.gov.
Local Offers:
Hard Rock Casino Cincinnati
The casino will be honoring veterans with a free breakfast 9-11 a.m. and a Veterans Day ceremony “featuring the Hamilton County Sheriff’s Office Honor Guard, and a special presentation to DAV (Disabled American Veterans).” From noon-1 p.m., there will be a Pete Wagner Band featuring Nancy James. Concert the is open to everyone. 1000 Broadway St., Pendleton.
Cincinnati Metro
Rides will be free for all veterans and active-duty military on all Metro and paratransit buses.
Graeter’s Ice Cream
Free sundae for veterans and active-duty military.
Tom & Chee
The locally spawned chain is giving away free melts.
Herban Vegans
This vegan eatery in Findlay market is offering a 15% discount on pick-up orders.
Chains:
Wendy's
Free breakfast combo. 6:30-10:30 a.m.
Outback Steakhouse
Free Bloomin’ Onion and Coca-Cola product.
Olive Garden
Free entrée from a select menu. Dine-in only.
Buffalo Wild Wings
Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries. Dine-in or takeout.
Texas Roadhouse
Free dinner vouchers. Vouchers will be handed out in the restaurant’s parking lots from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Thursday.
Applebee’s
Free meals. Dine-in only
Denny's
Free Grand Slam. 5 a.m.-noon.
Bob Evans
Free meal from a special menu.
Cracker Barrel
Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with a purchase in-store or online.
Dunkin' Donuts
A free donut. Limited to one per customer.
IHOP
Free pancakes with a choice of two limited-time menu items.
Dickey's Barbecue Pit
Free pulled-pork sandwich. In-store and online orders for carryout and pickup.
Hooters
Free meal from a special menu with purchase.
Insomnia Cookies
Free six-pack of cookies with purchase.
Little Caesars
Free lunch combo from 11 a.m.- 2 p.m.
O'Charley's Restaurant + Bar
Free meal from a special menu.
Qdoba Mexican Eats
50% off any entrée. In-store only.
Red Lobster
Free appetizer or dessert.
Smashburger
Free Single Classic.
Smoothie King:
Free 20-ounce smoothie.
Coffee:
Starbucks
Free tall, 12-ounce hot coffee. In-store and drive-thru orders only. Limited to one per customer.
Krispy Kreme
Free donut and small coffee (iced or hot). In-store and drive-thru orders only. Limited to one per customer.
Biggby Coffee
Free 16-ounce drink of choice.
Caribou Coffee
Free small hot coffee.
Einstein Bros. Bagels
Free hot or iced coffee of any size with purchase.
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