Nov. 10, 2021

Several Sioux Falls-area businesses are offering free meals and drinks to veterans Thursday for Veterans Day.

Some offers include active military. Be sure to bring a military ID.

Check back because we’ll update this until noon Thursday as we learn about more offers. They’ll be added at the bottom of the list.

• Big J’s Roadhouse in Harrisburg and Humboldt: Free meal for veterans.
• Blarney Stone Pub: Free pint for veterans and active-duty military.
• Blue Rock Bar & Grill: Free entree and BOGO on an alcoholic beverage for veterans and active-duty military.
• Boss’ Pizza and Chicken: Free sandwich for veterans and active-duty military.

• Carino’s: Free entree – pick from five options – for veterans and active-duty military.
• Chick-fil-A: Free chicken biscuit for veterans and active-duty military from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m.
• Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars: First drink is free for veterans.
• Crooked Pint Ale House: Free menu item for veterans and active-duty military.

• Denny’s: Free build-your-own Grand Slam for veterans and active-duty military from 5 a.m. to noon.
• The new Dollar Fresh stores in Harrisburg and Tea will have free doughnuts and coffee. Veterans also will get 15 percent off their grocery bill that day.
• Fernson Downtown: First pint is free for veterans and active-duty military.
• Golf Addiction: Free lunch for veterans from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
• Granite City Food & Brewery: Free lunch and nonalcoholic beverage for all who have served from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
• IHOP is offering free Red, White and Blueberry Pancakes for veterans and active-duty military members from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Hy-Vee stores are serving a free breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. for veterans and active-duty military members. There also will be an option for a takeout breakfast that can be picked up through a contactless drive-thru in store parking lots. Veterans also will get 15 percent off their grocery bill that day.
• Lupulin Brewing Co.: First beer is free for veterans.

• Roam Kitchen + Bar: Free meal for veterans and active-duty military.
• The SandBar & Grill: Free meal for veterans.
• Sickies Garage: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Garage Burger or 20 percent of another menu item. Dine-in only.
• Taco John’s special offer is available to anyone with the app. Get two free tacos, a side and a beverage by entering the promo code “veteran” under the “more” tab. “Taco John’s encourages guests to take a moment to commemorate our nation’s veterans when taking advantage of this special offer,” the company said in a news release.
• Pepper Jax: Free entree for veterans.
• Ruby Tuesday: Free Garden Bar entree for veterans and active-duty military.
• Waddy’s Bar & Grill in Hudson: Free meal to veterans and active-duty military.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion and any Coca-Cola beverage for veterans, active-duty military and spouses.
• Oh My Cupcakes: Free cupcake and coffee for veterans and active-duty military.
• Caribou Coffee: Free hot brewed coffee for veterans and active-duty military.
• Scooter’s Coffee: Free drink of any size for veterans at participating locations.
• Red Rock Bar & Grill: Free meal for all who have served.
• Original House of Pancakes: Free entree and coffee for veterans and active-duty military.
• Harrisburgers in Harrisburg: Free ice cream for veterans and their families.
• Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and side for veterans.
• Buffalo Wild Wings: Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active-duty military.
• Applebee’s Grill & Bar: Free meal for veterans and active-duty military.
• Glacial Lakes Distillery & Brewhouse: Free drink for veterans and active-duty military.
• Dairy Queen: Free medium Blizzard for veterans and active-duty military.
• Nestle Toll House Cafe by Chip: Free cookie and coffee for veterans.
• Chili’s Grill & Bar: Free meal for veterans and active-duty military.
• CH Patisserie: Free macaron for veterans.
• Remedy Brewing Co.: Free pint for veterans and active-duty military.

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