Veterans and active-duty service members can find plenty of free meals and discounts in Jackson and across West Tennessee on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11, according to a list compiled by WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News. Offers vary by location, and many require proof of military service or a valid ID, so it is a good idea to check with your local restaurant before you go.
Several local spots are taking part. Bourbon and Barley is offering free lunch for veterans, Main and Monroe is offering free breakfast and lunch for veterans, and the Old Country Store at Casey Jones Village is serving free breakfast from 8 to 10 a.m. Wednesday.
For breakfast, Denny's is offering a free dine-in Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon with ID, and IHOP has a free dine-in Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. with proof of service. Cracker Barrel, Hardee's, McDonald's and Whataburger are also offering free breakfast items, Dunkin' is giving away a free doughnut. Starbucks is offering a free 12-ounce brewed coffee.
Sit-down restaurants include Applebee's, with a free entree from a special menu plus a $5 card for a future visit; Olive Garden, with a free entree from a select menu; Outback Steakhouse, with a free Aussie three-course meal on Nov. 10 and 11; Red Lobster, with free shrimp and chips; Red Robin, with a free Red's Big Tavern Burger and bottomless fries; Logan's Roadhouse, with a free lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.; and Texas Roadhouse, with free meal vouchers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Quick bites include a free Whopper at Burger King, a free chicken sandwich at Chick-fil-A, a free crunchy taco at Taco Bell and a free small Frosty at Wendy's. Buffalo Wild Wings is offering 10 free boneless wings and fries, and Firehouse Subs a buy-one-get-one sub.
Arby's, Little Caesars, Zaxby's, Chicken Salad Chick, Chipotle, Freddy's, Gigi's Cupcakes and Taichi Bubble Tea also have offers. Raw 100.5 thanks every veteran for their service.
Sources: WBBJ 7 Eyewitness News