Lots of Wichita restaurants are offering discounts, freebies for Veterans Day 2024
Veterans Day is on a Monday this year, so a few Wichita favorites that are normally closed on Mondays — places like Paradise Donuts and Livingston’s Diner — aren’t on the list of restaurants offering free and discounted meals to local veterans this year.
But that doesn’t mean that the annual list of Veterans Day specials isn’t long.
Here are all the deals and specials I could confirm are being offered in Wichita for 2024. Keep in mind that all the specials require a military ID, and most are offered to active duty and retired military members. Many restaurants also invite first responders to partake.
All deals listed are available on Monday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted.
Know of one I missed? E-mail me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com, and I’ll add it.
Another Broken Egg Cafe, 4862 E. 35th St. North: Free patriot French toast combo and coffee
Applebee’s, many Wichita locations: Free entree from a special menu
The Barn, 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m.
Bluehook Cajun Seafood & Bar, 2244 N. Webb Road: $20 discount
BJ’s Brewhouse, 7960 E. Kellogg: Free Chocolate Chunk Pizookie for dine-in only plus a coupon for free appetizer (on future visit, good until Dec. 31) with minimum food purchase
Bob & Luigi’s, 325 W. Central, Andover: 15% off with code VET15
Bricktown Brewery, 2142 N. Tyler, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free meal from select menu from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Dine-in only
Bronx Pizza & Pints, 2140 W. 21st St.: Free slice of pizza
Bubba’s 33, 412 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Free entree from special menu plus soft drink, tea or coffee from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who can’t dine in person can pick up a rain check voucher good through May 30
Carlos O’ Kelly’s, several Wichita locations: Free meal
Carrabba’s, 3409 N. Rock Road: Free dine-in appetizer or dessert and soft drink. Also offering from Friday through Sunday one free entree to take home when one entree of greater or lesser value is purchased for dine-in. Carrabba’s also offers a Heroes Discount of 10% off year round
Casey’s General Store, several Wichita locations: Free coffee or fountain drink of any size
Cheddar’s Scratch Kitchen, 11711 E. 13th St., 534 S. Ridge Road: Free appetizer or dessert.
Chick-fil-A, several Wichita-area locations: Free Chick-fil-A sandwich from 10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Chili’s, several Wichita locations: Free dine-in meal from special menu. Choices include Oldtimer burger with cheese and fries, chicken bacon ranch quesadillas, three-count chicken crispers and a chili or soup with side salad
Cici’s Pizza, 8320 W. Central: Free buffet. Dine-in only
Dave & Buster’s, 2544 Greenwich Court: Free entree up to $20 plus a $10 Power Card
Dillons, many Wichita locations: 10% off total in-store purchase on food and household items with loyalty card and military ID
The Easy Egg, 5700 W Kellogg Drive, 3130 N. Rock Road: 30% off bills for veterans
Emerson Biggins Old Town, 808 E. Douglas: Free taco basket
Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill, 10096 E. 13th St.: Free meal for veterans who bring a paying guest. Free meal must be of equal or lesser value
First Mile Kitchen, 2141 N. Bradley Fair Parkway: 10% off
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, several Wichita locations: Free combo meal
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle: Free thank-you buffet and beverage from 4 p.m. to close. Dine-in only.
Grimaldi’s, 1441 N. Webb Road: 25% off bill
IHOP, several Wichita locations: Free red, white and blueberry pancake combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Insomnia Cookies, 701 E. Douglas: Free deluxe cookie with any $5 purchase
Jimmie’s Diner, 3111 N. Rock Road, 1519 George Washington Blvd.: 25% off meals for those in uniform, 10% off meals for those with military ID and a dependent
Jimmy’s Egg, Several area locations: One free entree up to $12 in value
JJ Beard’s Pub & Pizza, 3827 W. 13th St.: 20% off
LaMar’s Donuts, 10051 W. 21st St., 3130 N. Rock Road: Free doughnut and 12-ounce coffee
LongHorn Steakhouse, 2720 N. Maize Road 440 S, Towne East Mall Drive: Free dessert or appetizer and 10% off the bill. Available Sunday, Nov. 10, and Monday, Nov. 11 for dine-in and call-in-to-go orders to note out
Molino’s, 1064 N. Waco: Buy one order of La Piadad tacos, get the next order half off
N&J, 5600 E. Lincoln Free sandwich and sides
Old Chicago, several Wichita locations: Free meal from special menu.
Outback Steakhouse, 233 S. Ridge Road: From Saturday through Monday, get a free Bloomin’ Onion and choice of any Coke product or 16 oz. domestic draft with purchase of any adult entree
Pizza Ranch, 2121 N. Tyler: One free adult buffet
Qdoba, 430 N. Rock Road, 583 S. West St.: Half-off entrees
Red Robin, 9990 E. 13th St., 7355 W. Taft: Free Red’s Tavern Double Burger and fries
Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews, 2424 N. Maize Road: Free garage burger and Bud, Bud Light or Bud Zero through “Buy a Vet a Bud” program
Sojourner’s Military Resiliency Center, 7130 W. Maple: Free waffle bar starting at 9 a.m.
Starbucks, several Wichita location: Free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced, for veterans and military spouses
Texas Roadhouse, 6707 W. Kellogg, 2526 N. Greenwich: The restaurants will be passing out meal vouchers in the parking lot starting at 9 a.m. that can be used for a future visit, or they’re giving out a free meal for dine-in customers from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Twin Peaks, 8310 E. 21st St., 7325 W. Taft: Free lunch from select menu from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Dine-in only
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, 2661 N. Maize Road: Free Scholarship burger
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