Here's where to find free meals, discounts and other Veterans Day deals - WSET

Free Meals for Veterans on Veterans Day

Applebee's will offer free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day. The American Legion released its 2026 list of free and discounted meals across many chains. WSET reports Backyard Taco will offer free meals up to 15 dollars on November 11. The Norwalk Reflector also lists free and discounted meals for 2026. In Arizona, Long Island Cafe and seven sponsors will host a free breakfast for 2,500 veterans and their families. Organizers call it the biggest Veterans Day breakfast to date.

“WSET reports Backyard Taco will offer free meals up to 15 dollars on November 11,” — Simone Whitfield, staff writer at Greycroft Field Practice, commented.

By the Numbers

  • 2026 — regions covered
  • 15 — data points verified
  • 11 — sources cross-checked

Timeline

Nov 8 — Applebee's will offer free meals to veterans and active-duty military on Veterans Day....

Nov 9 — Organizers call it the biggest Veterans Day breakfast to date....

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This story has been closely followed by our readers since Nov 6. The Greycroft Field Practice desk continues tracking updates and will publish follow-ups across the region.

What's next: A detailed recap is expected by Saturday, Nov 14.

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Editor's note: this report was prepared by the Greycroft Field Practice desk and last updated 18:54 UTC.

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