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    Big juicy burgers. Sizzling steaks. Breakfast combination meals and coffee.

    Veterans Day is coming up and is celebrated every year on November 11 to honor those who have served in the United States military.

    In metro Detroit, many restaurants are ready with offerings to honor current and former military members.

    The day honoring those who served began in 1919 as Armistice Day. Veterans Day marks November 11, 1918, as the date – the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month – when fighting stopped and World War I ended. According to the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, the Treaty of Versailles was signed on June 28, 1919.

    This Veterans Day, many restaurants, coffee shops, fast-casual eateries and other food and beverage establishments thank those who have served with deals for veterans. Also included are active duty U.S. military personnel. Many places have offers for a free or discounted meal. This year some places are offering deals for more than one day.

    Most restaurants offering promotions and specials for Veterans Day require proof of service. Special deals are offered at certain times on Veterans Day. Most do not include tax and gratuity.

    And in the non-restaurant category, veterans and active military members can watch free movies at all Emagine Theater locations in Michigan, Indiana, Illinois and Wisconsin on Mondays. Tickets must be purchased at the theater box office.

    Here’s a sampling of what’s being offered on Veterans Day. Be sure to check opening hours.

    Achatz handmade cake/cake collective from Achatz

    Free slice of pie at Achatz Handmade Pie Co. and Pie Collective by Achtaz. Locations are in Armada, Beverly Hills, Bloomfield Hills, Chesterfield, Livonia, Madison Heights, Oxford, Shelby and Troy.

    From Applebee’s

    For the 17th year, Applebee’s nationwide will offer a free, dine-in-only lunch or dinner. Choose from more than six entrees, including a classic bacon cheeseburger, a 150 gram sirloin steak, chicken cutlets, double crunch shrimp, Fiesta Lime chicken, oriental chicken salad and chicken ne with three cheeses. Veterans also receive a $5 card, which they can redeem for a meal they can use within three weeks. The offer is for all veterans or active duty military personnel.

    Bar Louie

    Free for all active and retired military veterans is a selection of Bar Louie half-pound craft burgers on a brioche bun. This year the offer is valid on Sunday and Monday. Bar Louie’s artisan burger menu consists of Blazin’ Burger, Bacon Cheddar, Chipotle BBQ or the Chef’s burger. Offer applies to dining at participating locations only.

    Big boy

    Free buffet breakfast for veterans from hours through 1:00 PM Monday at participating locations. The buffet includes breakfast items such as pancakes, bacon, sauces, eggs and waffles.

    BJ’s Brewery

    Veterans receive a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie when they dine. Veterans receive a coupon for a free appetizer of their choice. More than a dozen are offered, redeemable between November 12 and December 31, 2024. Locations are in Livonia, Sterling Heights and Taylor.

    Bob Evans

    A free breakfast meal for all veterans and active duty service members. The offer applies to dinners only. Ten farm-fresh breakfast items are offered throughout the day, such as the Country Biscuit breakfast or Brioche French Toast.

    Bubba’s 33

    A free meal is offered for veterans and active military personnel from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. Or you can get a voucher for a future visit, according to the website.

    Buddy’s Pizza

    Offered year-round, veterans and active service members receive 15% off their dining bill at all full-service locations.

    Citizen one

    Free classic cheeseburger meal at all seven metro Detroit Burger One locations. The meal includes fries and a drink. Burger One locations are in Ann Arbor, Centerline, Dearborn Heights, Farmington, Southgate, Warren and Westland.

    Buffalo wild wings

    Free order of 10 boneless wings and fries for veterans and active military. Offer only valid for dining with a valid ID and at Buffalo Wild Wings GO locations.

    Carrabbas

    From Friday through Sunday, veterans and active military personnel who order an entree to dine-in will receive another free entrée to take home. On Veterans Day, a free dinner entree or dessert paired with soft drinks for veterans and active duty military with ID. Service members and first responders receive a 10% discount on every visit year-round.

    Condado tacos

    Free taco for every service member at all locations in various states. There are four locations in metro Detroit. The offer is valid until the end of the year.

    Denny’s

    Active and retired military personnel will receive a free Denny’s iconic Original Grand Slam at participating restaurants, featuring two buttermilk pancakes, two strips of applewood smoked bacon, two pork sausages and two eggs. The offer is only valid for dinners between 5:00 AM and 12:00 PM.

    Dunkin

    All active and retired military personnel receive a free donut of their choice. Offer valid in stores only and limited to one per guest, while supplies last.

    by Eddie Merlot

    Eddie’s Prime Cheeseburger with fries is free for all veterans and active military personnel. The offer is only valid for dinners while supplies last. Eddie Merloit’s is located in Bloomfield Hills.

    Ford’s garage

    The Ford Motor Co. inspired spot offers veterans one free American Standard burger or one entree up to $15. In metro Detroit, locations are in Dearborn and Novi.

    Hamlin Pub

    From open to closed on Veterans Day, Hamlin Pub offers veterans a 20% discount on their meal. The offer is valid at all nine Hamlin Pub locations.

    IHOP

    A free stack of red, white and blue pancakes or a pancake combo meal will be offered from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. for diners at participating IHOP restaurants only. The offering includes two buttermilk pancakes with glazed strawberries, blueberry topping and whipped topping or a combination of two eggs, hash browns and a choice of two strips of bacon or two pork sausages.

    Logan’s Roadhouse

    Free meal on Mondays from 11am – 3pm, for diners only. Choose from a select menu of items including the All American Cheeseburger, chicken tenders, chopped steak, barbecue grilled pork chop, steaks, tips and sides.

    McDonald’s

    All veterans with valid ID will receive a free breakfast combo meal at participating McDonald’s. Offerings include menu items such as the Egg McMuffin or Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit, served with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.

    Olga’s kitchen

    For Veterans Day, Olga’s Kitchen is offering a free Original Olga. Offer is valid for dine-in only at all Olga’s Kitchen and Olga’s Fresh Grille locations.

    Red Robin

    Veterans and active military personnel receive a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger, served with a choice of bottomless side, including steak fries, fries, steamed broccoli or salad. This year features Red Robin’s Buy a Vet a Gift Card program, where guests can purchase gift cards to donate to local veterans organizations, according to a news release.

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    This gas station and convenience store chain recently entered the metro Detroit market with its first location at 33380 Wick Road. in Romulus. On Mondays, veterans and active military personnel at each location will receive a free half-turkey sub and a regular fountain drink. Sheetz, based in Altoona Pennsylvania, is planning more locations in Michigan, including Warren, Eastpointe and Ypsilanti.

    Starbucks

    Free large (12 ounce) hot or iced coffee for veterans, military personnel and military spouses at participating U.S. Starbucks locations. Starbucks will also donate $200,000, evenly split, to the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and the Wounded Warrior Project to support the veteran and military communities.

    Sullivan’s Steakhouse

    Sullivan’s signature Angus burger and fries will be free on Mondays for veterans and active military only when dining on site. In downtown Detroit, Sullivan’s Steakhouse is located on the ground floor of the Westin Book Cadillac on Washington Boulevard.

    Texas Roadhouse

    A free meal for veterans and active duty military personnel. Choose from a select menu of starters including a 150 gram sirloin steak, roast chicken, pulled pork served with two sides and soft drinks, tea or coffee.

    Tim Hortons

    A free classic donut is offered at restaurants in participating U.S. locations. The offer is not valid for digital orders, pickup or delivery.

    Twin peaks

    Free lunch for active and retired military personnel on Mondays from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Offer applies to select menu at participating locations. For information: twinpeaksrestaurant.com.

    Wendy’s

    Free breakfast combo during breakfast hours, no purchase required. Choose from English muffin with sausage, egg and cheese, breakfast baconator or the Honey Buddy chicken biscuit combo. The combos come with a small order of seasoned potatoes and a drink.

    White Castle

    Veterans and active duty service members receive a free individual combo meal or breakfast combo meal. On Veterans Day, White Castle will also serve its sliders in patriotic packaging featuring 50 white stars on a navy blue background.

    Contact Detroit Free Press food and restaurant writer Susan Selasky and send food and restaurant news and tips to: [email protected]. Follow @SusanMariecooks on Twitter. Subscribe to the Free Press.

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