Nov. 10, 2022

Several Sioux Falls-area businesses are offering free meals and drinks and other specials for veterans for Veterans Day on Friday.

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

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

• Bagel Boy: Free small coffee or fountain soda for veterans.
• The Barrel House: Free entree for veterans and first responders.
• Big J’s Roadhouse in Harrisburg and Humboldt: Free meal of your choice for veterans.
• Blarney Stone Pub: Free pint of beer for veterans and active-duty military.
• Blue Rock Bar & Grill: Free entree for veterans and active-duty military.
• Buffalo Ridge Brewing in Hartford: BOGO on craft beers for all veterans.
• Carino’s: Free entree – pick from four options – for veterans and active-duty military. Dine-in only.

• Chick-fil-A: Free chicken biscuit from 6:30 to 10:30 a.m. for active and veteran service members.
• Covert Artisan Ales & Cellars: Free pint for veterans and active-duty throughout the week.
• Crack’d Pot: Free breakfast of two buttermilk pancakes, two strips of bacon and one egg with coffee or fountain drink for veterans.
• Cracker Barrel: Free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake to veterans and active-duty military.
• Crooked Pint Ale House: Free menu item for veterans and active-duty military for dine-in.
• The Dive: Free burger or sandwich for veterans.
• Dunn Brothers Coffee on West 12th Street: Free brewed coffee and half-price breakfast or lunch items.
• Famous Dave’s: Free Georgia Chopped Pork Sandwich and choice of side for active, inactive and retired military personnel. For online carryout orders use code VETERAN.
• Fareway: 15 percent discount to veterans, retired and active-duty military members.
• Hy-Vee stores are serving a free breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. for veterans and active-duty military members. Dollar Fresh markets will serve free doughnuts and coffee. Veterans and active-duty personnel also will get 15 percent off their grocery bill that day either in store at Hy-Vee and Dollar Fresh locations or through Aisles Online. Use code HOMEFRONT15.
• Kingbird Coffee Shop in Brandon: Free drink for veterans and active duty.
• Lupulin Brewing Co.: Doors open early at 11 a.m., and veterans get their first beer for free. The brewery will donate $1 from every pour to American Legion Post 15.
• MacKenzie River Pizza, Pub & Grill: 25 percent off for the entire table for dine-in or carryout for veterans and active-duty. Not available through online ordering.
• McNally’s Irish Pub: Veterans will receive 20 percent off a meal.
• My Place Montrose Cafe in Montrose: Free coffee for veterans and free rainbow sherbet for everyone.
• Oh My Cupcakes: Free cupcake for veterans.
• The Original Pancake House: Free entree for veterans from the Salute menu.

• Ruby Tuesday: Free Endless Garden Bar for veterans and active-duty military.
• The SandBar & Grill: 25 percent discount for veterans.
• Sickies Garage: Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Garage Burger or 20 percent off another menu item.
• SoDak Soda: Free 24-ounce drink for veterans and active-duty.
• Squealer’s Smoke Shack in Tea: Half-price meal for veterans or active-duty.
• T-Juanita Street Food and Cheladas: Veterans, active-duty and their families get a 15 percent discount all week. Update: Also there’s a BOGO offer on Friday for veterans and active-duty. 
• Watecha Bowl: $5 Indian tacos for veterans and active-duty.
• The Wooden Nickel in Crooks: Free drink for veterans.
• WoodGrain Brewing Co.: Show your military ID to the bartender and the owners will put your first beer on their tab.
• Yakkity Yak Coffee Shack: Free coffee or half-price specialty drink for veterans and active-duty.

Additions after initial publication:

• Annie’s in Garretson: Free drink of choice for veterans.
• Denny’s: Free original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon for veterans and active, nonactive and retired military personnel.
• First Stop Coffee Shop: Free drink for veterans.
• Power Plate Meals: 15 percent off purchases for veterans.
• Murph’s Burgers & Fries: 50 percent off purchases for veterans.
• Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin’ Onion with any Coca-Cola beverage for all veterans, active service members and spouses.
• Safari Bar & Grill in Renner: Free appetizer for veterans and active-duty members.
• Stensland Family Farms: One free single dip ice cream in a dish for all who have served.
• Zooks Coffee Bar in Tea: Free medium drink to all who have served our country.

Additions

• Caribou Coffee: Free hot brewed coffee for veterans, active-duty military and spouses. Caribou will donate 25 cents of every purchase to support veterans, military personnel and their families through the American Red Cross.
• Central Dakota Perk in Tea: Free drinks for veterans.
• Gateway Bar & Grill: Two-fers on drinks all day and $8 Monster Burger baskets for veterans and active-duty military.
• Wahlburgers: 10 percent discount for veterans and active-duty military.
• Roam Kitchen + Bar: Free meal for veterans and active-duty military.
• Golf Addiction: No food or drink specials, but it is offering half-price on simulator rentals for veterans.
• Great Shots: No food or drink specials, but it is offering two hours of golf for free to veterans and active military.
• Applebee’s: Eat for free for veterans and active-duty military.
• Brosia Bowl: 15 percent discount on entire order for all who served.
• Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Free Freddy’s Original Double combo meal card for veterans and current military personnel. No purchase necessary. Cards are good through Nov. 30.
• Chef Lance’s on Phillips: 15 percent military discount is good every day.
• CH Patisserie: Free macaron for veterans and active-duty.
• The Goat Bar & Grill in Hartford: Free food for veterans.
• A Homestead Brew: 20 percent discount on beers today and this weekend for veterans.
• IHOP: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for veterans and active-duty. Dine-in only.
• Intoxibakes: 15 percent military discount is good every day.
• Josiah’s Coffeehouse, Cafe & Bakery: 50 percent discount for veterans.
• La Luna Cafe: 10 percent discount for those who served.
• Mary’s Mountain Cookies: Discount.
• Office Bar in Montrose: Free drink for veterans.
• Qdoba: 50 percent discount on entree for veterans and active-duty military.
• Red Lobster: Free meal featuring Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, fries and coleslaw from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. for veterans, active-duty military and reservists.
• Scooter’s Coffee: Free drink of any size for veterans and military members.
• Swamp Daddy’s Cajun Kitchen: 50 percent discount on meal.
• Waddy’s Bar & Grill in Hudson: Free meal for active and retired military, up to $15.
• Chevy’s Fresh Mex: Free Pick 2 Create-a-Combo for veterans and military personnel.
• Dairy Queen: Free medium Blizzard for veterans and active-duty service members.
• Noodles & Company: 10 percent discount for military and first responders every day.
• Remedy Brewing Co.: “First pint is on us” for veterans and those who are serving now.
• On the Rocks in Harrisburg and Valley Springs: “First drink is on us” for veterans.
• Charlie’s Pizza: 30 percent off entire bill for veterans and active-duty military.