Free Meals for Southern Tier Military

A number of popular restaurants in the Greater Binghamton area are offering veterans a free meal again this year on Veterans Day, Wednesday November 11th.  Once again, active-duty, former and retired military can enjoy a free breakfast, lunch, dinner, appetizer or dessert, depending on the offer.

It's always a good idea to check ahead to see if these national restaurants are participating in these Veterans Day specials, as some restaurants are independently owned and may choose not to partake.  Many, if not all restaurants require proof of service, such as your discharge or separation papers.

According to Freebies.About.com Here's where the deals are for Veterans Day 2015:

Olive Garden is having a Veterans Day free meal for all active-duty military and military veterans who provide proof of service.  Friends and family dining with veterans can get 10% off their meal.

Texas Roadhouse will be giving away Veterans Day free meals for lunch on Wednesday to active, former, or retired military.

Applebee's is offering a free meal for veterans on Wednesday.

Starbucks will be giving out free tall hot brewed coffees to veterans, active-duty military, and their spouses on Veterans Day.

IHOP will be honoring veterans and active military men and women with a free stack of Red, White, and Blue pancakes.

Denny's is celebrating with all all active, non-active, and retired military personnel by offering a Build Your Own Grand Slam Breakfast from 5am to Noon.

Active duty military, reserve, and military veterans can stop by Red Lobster and get a free appetizer or dessert on Monday, November 9 through Thursday, November 12th.

Outback Steakhouse has a few specials for Veterans Day including a free Bloomin' Onion and beverage. This offer is for all military personnel that have military ID. Outback is also giving out a military discount of 15% off the total check from November 12 to December 31, 2015, valid for military members and their families.

Veterans, active duty, and reserve service men and women can visit Ruby Tuesday on Veterans Day to get a free appetizer.

Panera Bread is giving area veterans a free You-Pick-Two meal.

Arby's is thanking vets and active military members with a free Roast Beef Classic Sandwich on November 11th.

Little Caesars Pizza is giving free pizza to all US Armed Forces veterans and active military members this Veterans Day between 11am and 2pm.

Veterans and active military personnel can stop into a Bob Evans location and receive free breakfast on Wednesday, November 11th.

Friendly's is giving veterans and active military a free Veterans Day breakfast, lunch, or dinner (dine-in only) on Wednesday.

On Veterans Day, Cracker Barrel is giving veterans free dessert.