WASHINGTON, DC – NOVEMBER 11: Soldiers from Ft. Lee, Virginia help mark Veterans Day ceremonies at the World War II Memorial November 11, 2011 in Washington, DC. Veterans Day in the United States honors those who have served in the nation’s military and also coincides with the anniversary of the conclusion of hostilities on the western front in World War I. (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images)
It's Veterans Day, and the absolute least we can do is thank a veteran for their service. But the NEXT-least thing we can do is tell them how to get a free donut or plate of boneless wings.
Lots of restaurants are offering discounts or free stuff for veterans today. Here are some of the best deals out there . . .
1. Outback Steakhouse is giving out free Bloomin' Onions to veterans. That's like a week's worth of delicious calories. You can also get a free Coke, which pairs well with 17,000 grams of sodium.
2. Starbucks is running its annual Veterans Day special where veterans, active-duty military, and military spouses get a free small . . . a.k.a. "tall" . . . hot coffee.
3. Dunkin' is giving out a free donut to veterans, no purchase necessary. And Krispy Kreme is offering a free donut AND coffee.
4. Other restaurants offering deals for vets today include Olive Garden, Buffalo Wild Wings, IHOP, Texas Roadhouse, Denny's, Applebee's, California Pizza Kitchen, Chili's, and Hooters. Basically, most chain restaurants have some sort of deal.
If you want to see if any other restaurants and stores are offering deals, the website Knoji.com has a search engine that ONLY searches for military discounts.
