Veterans Day deals, freebies for veterans, active-duty around Colorado Springs
On the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month, an armistice, or ceasefire, was declared during World War I in 1918, according to History.com.
First termed “Armistice Day,” Nov. 11 has been a federal holiday since 1938, paying tribute to American servicemen and women.
As part of this holiday celebration, veterans and active-duty military members can redeem various deals and freebies across Colorado Springs.
Look here for honorary offers from restaurants:
Applebee’s
Applebee’s locations will be offering veterans and active-duty military a free meal from a special menu with seven of Applebee’s most popular menu items. Dine in on Saturday, Nov. 11, and mention the offer to receive your free meal. This offer excludes tax and gratuity and cannot be combined with other discount offers. Servicemembers must show valid military ID or proof of U.S. military service. There is a limit of one meal per servicemember.
Applebee’s promotion for their Veterans Day 2023 offer.
Locations: 7625 Goddard Street, 495 Garden of the Gods Road, 3708 Galley Road
Arby’s
Veterans and active-duty military can receive a free Classic Roast Beef Sandwich when they visit Arby’s restaurants on Saturday, Nov. 11. No purchase is necessary, but there is a limit of one sandwich per veteran. Servicemembers must be in uniform or show proof of U.S. military service.
Arby’s promotion for their Veterans Day 2023 offer.
Locations: 10 restaurants around Colorado Springs
Bonefish Grill
When veterans and active-duty military dine-in at Bonefish Grill on Nov. 11, they can receive a free Bang Bang Shrimp Appetizer and non-alcoholic beverage. A valid military ID must be shown to redeem the offer. In addition, first responders and both active and retired military members receive a 10 percent discount year-round.
Location: 5102 North Nevada Avenue
Buffalo Wild Wings
On Nov. 11, Buffalo Wild Wings locations will offer a free order of ten boneless wings in addition to fries for veterans and active-duty military. To redeem this offer, a valid military ID must be shown. Servicemembers must also dine in for this offer.
Locations: 7425 North Academy Boulevard, 3005 New Center Point, 2905 Geyser Drive
Carrabba’s Italian Grill
Active and retired military members can receive a free appetizer or dessert and a non-alcoholic beverage at Carrabba’s on Saturday, Nov. 11. A valid military ID must be shown to redeem offer. This is available for dine-in only. No purchase is required, and this offer is redeemable the entire day.
Locations: 7120 Campus Drive, 2815 Geyser Drive
Chili’s Grill & Bar
Chili’s is honoring veterans and active-duty military on Nov. 11 by offering a free entrée from four options — Old Timer with Cheese, Chicken Bacon Ranch Quesadillas, Three-Piece Crispers with fries or Chili or soup with side salad. A military ID must be presented to redeem offer and cannot be combined with other offers. This is available for dine-in only.
Locations: 4 restaurants around Colorado Springs
Freddy’s
When veterans and active-duty military members visit Freddy’s on Nov. 11, they can receive a free Freddy’s Original Double with Cheese combo meal card. These cards can be redeemed through Nov. 30. Come with proof of service. No purchase is necessary to receive this offer.
Locations: Four restaurants around Colorado Springs
IHOP
A free stack of pancakes awaits veterans and active-duty military members who stop by an IHOP on Saturday, Nov. 11. A valid military ID or proof of service is required. Check your local IHOP to confirm its free Veterans Day menu as some may offer free breakfast combos as well.
Locations: Seven restaurants around Colorado Springs
Olive Garden
Olive Garden salutes veterans and active-duty military by offering a free entrée from five options — cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs, fettuccine alfredo, chicken parmigiana or never-ending soup, salad and breadsticks. Dine-in and show a valid military ID to redeem this special offer.
Locations: 7815 North Academy Boulevard, 513 North Academy Boulevard
Red Robin
On Nov. 11, Red Robin is offering veterans and active-duty military a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with endless steak fries. This offer is for dine-in only and substitutions or additions may result in additional charges. Come with proof of service.
Locations: Four restaurants around Colorado Springs
Starbucks
Veterans, active-duty military members and military spouses can head to participating Starbucks locations for a free tall (12-ounce) coffee on Nov. 11. This offer is valid for both café and drive-thru orders. Present proof of service and limit one per customer.
Locations: Various cafés around Colorado Springs
This is not an exhaustive list. Check specific restaurant apps and websites for their Veterans Day offers.
Scenes from the annual Colorado Springs Veterans Day Parade as it makes its way down Tejon Street on Saturday, Nov. 5, 2022. The theme of this years parade was Supporting Successful Missions. (The Gazette, Parker Seibold)