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Restaurants in Louisville offer discounts and free food

Restaurants in Louisville offer discounts and free food

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Celebrated on November 11, the anniversary of the end of World War I, Veterans Day is a day of celebration honoring America's veterans for their patriotism, love of country, and willingness to serve and sacrifice for the common good. Honored by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs.

Several restaurants offer discounts or free food to active military members, retirees and first responders. Proof of service, such as a military ID, is often required. Most companies can also use discharge papers, VA cards, and veterans organization membership cards to prove affiliation.

For more deals, visit veterans.com/veterans-day-discounts-sales-deals-free-meals. Here are 20 restaurants around Louisville offering discounts or free meals on Veterans Day:

WHAT: For the 17th consecutive year, Applebee's is offering a free meal to active and retired military members. Just for dinner.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: applebees.com.

WHAT: Veterans and active military who visit the restaurant on Veterans Day between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. will receive a free meal voucher worth up to $15. Vouchers redeemed from November 11th to December 24th. The offer is valid for restaurant visits only and excludes alcoholic drinks.

WHERE: 8000 Bardstown Rd

MORE INFORMATION: aspencreekgrill.com

WHAT: Veterans eat free on November 11th with a choice of bacon egg and cheese, sausage egg and cheese or chicken biscuit sandwich and a coffee or fountain drink. Just for dinner.

WHERE: 3723 Lexington Road, 2600 Valley Vista Road, 900 E. Main St.

MORE INFORMATION: cookiebelly.com.

WHAT: BJ's offers a sweet treat and a coupon for a free appetizer to current and former military members with a valid military ID. Enjoy a free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie and receive an appetizer coupon. The voucher is valid for dine-in or take-away between November 12th and December 31st.

WHERE: 7900 Shelbyville Rd

MORE INFORMATION: bjsrestaurants.com

WHAT: Bob Evans greets everyone who served with a special Veterans Day menu. Bob Evans is offering a free meal to all veterans and active military. The menu includes a selection of 10 entrees, from Country Biscuit Breakfast to Brioche French Toast and more, available all day for dinner only.

WHERE: 11800 Standiford Plaza Drive; 9797 Blairwood Road; 10761 Fischer Park Drive

MORE INFORMATION: Proof of service must be provided. Acceptable IDs include a US Uniformed Services ID card, a US Uniformed Services Retired Card, a current Leave and Earnings Certificate (LES), a veterans organization card (e.g. American Legion, VFW), a photo of you in uniform , uniform, DD214 and a certificate or commendation. bobevans.com

WHAT: Veterans and active military who dine at California Pizza Kitchen will receive a free appetizer and drink from a prix fixe menu at the Veterans Day dinner.

WHERE: 7900 Shelbyville Rd

MORE INFORMATION: cpk.com

WHAT: Carrabba's is offering a free appetizer or dessert with dinner along with a beverage on Veterans Day for veterans and active military members with ID. From November 8th to 10th, order an entree while dining in and take home another entree of equal or lesser value for free. It also offers all military members, veterans and first responders 10% off their meals on Veterans Day and year-round with valid ID.

WHERE: 617 S Hurstbourne Parkway

MORE INFORMATION: carrabbas.com

WHAT: Casey offers a free coffee or fountain drink ((any size) to veterans on Veterans Day. Casey's extends the same offering year-round to active military personnel and on-duty uniformed first responders, including law enforcement, fire and EMS.

WHERE: 1492 Market St., Charlestown, Indiana

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. 812-416-5173; caseys.com.

WHAT: Veterans and active military who dine at City Barbeque will receive a free sandwich, side and drink on Veterans Day. This offer is valid in-store only and cannot be redeemed for online ordering, catering or third-party delivery. Each person is limited to one free meal.

WHERE: 4027 Poplar Level Road, 9429 Viking Ctr Drive

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. citybbq.com.

WHAT: Veterans and active military receive a free slice of Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake with every purchase in store and online.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. crackerbarrel.com.

WHAT: Dunkin' is giving veterans and active military a free donut of their choice. Limit one per guest.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. dunkindonuts.com

WHAT: Veterans can receive free red, white and blue pancakes or a combination of pancakes when dining at the restaurant. Military ID or proof of service is required.

WHERE: 1401 S. Hurstbourne Parkway; 1220 Veterans Parkway

MORE INFORMATION: ihop.com/en/veterans-day.

WHAT: Veterans, active, retired or former military members receive a free meal with proof of service. Proof of service includes a military ID, VA card, or discharge papers.

WHERE: 6464 Dutchmans Parkway; 10690 Westport Road; 13801 English Villa Drive

MORE INFORMATION: eatjaggers.com.

WHAT: Krispy Kreme is giving veterans and active military a free donut of their choice and a small coffee. Limit one per guest.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. krispykreme.com.

WHAT: Participating McDonald's restaurants are offering a free breakfast combo meal to all veterans with a valid military ID. Veterans can enjoy an Egg McMuffin or Bacon Egg Cheese Biscuit along with a hash brown and any size soft drink, tea or coffee.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Meals are available for dinner or drive-thru only. Meals are not available on the McDonald's app. Breakfast meals are only available until 6:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m. mcdonalds.com.

WHAT: In honor of Veterans Day, Metro Diner is offering 50% off to active and retired military with valid military ID and 10% off all year round. Enjoy favorites like Iron City Meatloaf, Chicken Pot Pie or Fried Chicken and Waffles.

WHERE: 4901 Outer loop

MORE INFORMATION: 502-357-0767; metrodiner.com

WHAT: On Veterans Day, Olive Garden offers veterans a free entry from a special Veterans Day menu. The Veterans Day menu includes chicken parmigiana, endless soup, salad and breadsticks, cheese ravioli, spaghetti and meatballs and fettuccine alfredo.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Military ID or proof of service is required. olivegarden.com.

WHAT: Starbucks offers free coffee (hot or iced) to veterans, military members and military spouses.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Guests must present a valid military ID or proof of service. starbucks.com.

WHAT: Texas Roadhouse offers active military, veterans and retired military members the choice of dining in or receiving a meal voucher from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Veterans receive a meal voucher that they can redeem for later dining or takeout. Vouchers are valid until May 30, 2025. Military ID is required.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: Discounts may vary by location. texasroadhouse.com.

WHAT: White Castle offers free combo meals to veterans and active military members who dine at participating restaurants. Guests must present a valid military ID or proof of service.

WHERE: Multiple locations

MORE INFORMATION: whitecastle.com.

Reach features news anchor Gege Reed at [email protected].

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