Wichita restaurants that are offering veterans free, discounted meals on Veterans Day 2020
Veterans Day is today, and in Wichita, veterans often take advantage of the many thank-you meals and food items that local restaurants offer for free or for a discount.
Even with COVID-19, another long list of restaurants is participating this year. Here’s my initial list, which is a work in progress. Keep checking back to Dining with Denise on Facebook as the day gets closer for additions.
Keep in mind that all the specials require a military ID, and most are offered to active duty and retired military members.
Who am I missing? If you know of a Wichita restaurant with a special, email me at dneil@wichitaeagle.com
The Barn, 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal.
Big Larry’s Burgers, 328 S. Meridian, Valley Center: Free No. 1 combo meal
BJ’s Brewhouse, 7960 E. Kellogg: Free meal that’s $14.95 or less and a Dr. Pepper.
Bonefish Grill, 10250 E. 13th St.: 10% off the bill
Brazita Bites: This food truck will be parked at 2433 W. Douglas from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Wednesday offering veterans free churros and coffee.
Bricktown Brewery, 2142 N. Tyler, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free meal from select menu plus $10 coupons toward a future visit.
Bubba’s 33, 412 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Free entree from special menu plus soft drink or coffee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Buffalo Wings & Rings, 2636 N. Greenwich: Three free tenders with choice of sauce and free drink. Ranch or blue cheese dressing with celery also included.
Carrabba’s, 3409 N. Rock Road: 10% off the bill
Chilck-fil-A: Free Chick-fil-A sandwich from10:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Chick N Max, 2350 N. Greenwich, 3520 N. Maize Road, 352 S. West St.: Buy one sandwich, get one sandwich free.
Chicken N Pickle, 1240 N. Greenwich: Hosting a Veteran’s Day celebration at 11 a.m. Vets will get small gifts while supplies last. Donating 10 % of sales to Honor Flight.
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 995 E. 61st St. North: Free slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake.
Connie’s Mexico Cafe, 2227 N. Broadway: 50% off meals for veterans
Country Kitchen, 915 East 53rd St. N.: Free country scramble.
Dunkin’, several Wichita locations: Free doughnut.
Egg Create Cafe, 8606 W. 13th St: 20% off a meal
Emerson Biggins Old Town, 808 E. Douglas: Complimentary entree for veterans from select menu.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers: Veterans can get a free combo meal card, no purchase necessary, that can be redeemed through Nov. 30.
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle: This restaurant has changed up its annual Veterans Day offer because of COVID-19. This year, active or former military members can pick up a promotional card during the month of November and redeem it for a free thank you meal Mondays through Thursdays through May 31. Dine-in only.
Hangar One Steakhouse, 5925 W. Kellogg: Half off meals.
Hopping Gnome Brewing Company, 1710 E. Douglas: $1 off beers for veterans from 3 to 10 p.m.
Hurricane Sports Grill, 8641 W. 13th St.: Free entree from special menu for dine-in only.
Jimmie’s Diner, 3111 N. Rock Road, 1519 George Washington Blvd.: 25 percent off meals, dine-in or carryout.
Jimmy’s Egg, 106 S. Hydraulic, 7777 E. 21st St. North; 8728 W. Central: One free entree up to $12 in value
Journey East Asia Grill, 3510 E. 19th St.: $5 build-your-own bowl
La Chinita, 1051 N. Broadway: 50% off for veterans.
Lamar’s Donuts, 10051 W. 21st St., 3130 N. Rock Road: Free doughnut and 12-ounce coffee.
Logan’s Roadhouse, 2424 N. Maize Road: Free “American Roadhouse Meal” from 3-6 p.m.
Little Caesars Pizza: Free $5 lunch combo offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
McDonald’s: The Wichita restaurants owned by Lane Enterprises are offering a free bakery item to Veterans during breakfast hours
Molino’s, 1064 N. Waco, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free queso dip or churros.
Newport Grill, 1900 N. Rock Road: Free lunch or dinner from select menu. Dine-in only.
Nortons Brewing Company, 125 N. St. Francis: 15% off food and a free funnel cake for dessert.
Oasis Lounge, 4121 W. Maple: Half-price entrees.
Old Chicago, three Wichita locations: Free individual pizza, for dine-in only.
Paradise Donuts, 10607 W. Maple, 612 E. Douglas: Free traditiojnal doughnut and small coffee.
QuikTrip: Free self-serve coffee or fountain drink
Red Lobster, 555 S. West St., 333 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Free appetizer or dessert from special menu.
Red Robin, 9990 E. 13th St.: One free Tavern double burger and bottomless fries.
Sugar Schane’s Cafe, 430 State St., Augusta: Veterans eat free.
Torchy’s Tacos, 2191 N. Rock Road: One free taco and non-alcoholic beverage. Good for dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in person.
Town & Country Classic, 10510 W. Southwest Blvd: Veterans get 25% off their checks.
Twin Peaks, 8310 E. 21st St., 7325 W. Taft: One free item from select menu. Dine-in only.
Village Inn, 7020 W, Central Ave, 1685 S. Rock Road, 3535 S. Meridian: Free Village Inn Breakfast plus a coupon for 20% off another meal, good between Nov. 12 and Nov. 30.
This story was originally published November 6, 2020 at 9:40 AM.
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