We compiled a list of places in or near Union County, NJ that are honoring Veterans and active service members this Veterans Day on Friday, November 11, 2022. Thank you to all who served!

*This list to be updated regularly.

7-Eleven – various locations
Get a free Quarter-Pound Big Bite 100% all-beef hot dog on Veterans Day. Available in-store and via delivery through the 7NOW app. Download the app and sign in or register.

Ample Hills Creamery – Jersey City, NJ & Brooklyn, NY
Veterans and active-duty service members will receive a free kids scoop this Veterans Day.

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza – Edison, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military receive a free 12-inch cheese pizza on Veterans Day.

Applebee’s – Clark, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military can select a free meal from a limited menu on Veterans Day. Proof of service required.

Bar Louie – East Brunswick, NJ
On Veterans Day, Louie Nation is offering a free craft burger or flatbread of your choice to all active-duty military and Veterans.

Buffalo Wild Wings – Watchung, NJ
All day on Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military who dine in or call for takeout at their local B-Dubs can receive a free order of boneless wings and a side of fries. At participating U.S. locations only.

California Pizza Kitchen – Short Hills, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military with a valid ID can grab a free meal and non-alcoholic drink from a pre-selected menu at California Pizza Kitchen for dine-in or takeout.

Charley’s Philly Steaks – South Plainfield, NJ
Offering a small or regular-size cheesesteak on Veterans Day. 

Chili’s Grill & Bar – Clark, NJ
All Veterans and active-duty military personnel can choose a complimentary meal from a select menu on Veterans Day.

Denny’s – Avenue, NJ
On November 11, Denny’s will be offering any Veterans or active-duty military with a valid ID a free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon.

Duck Donuts – Clark, NJ
All Veterans and active-duty service members with IDs can get a free doughnut on Veterans Day at participating Duck Donuts locations.

Dunkin’ Donuts – various locations
On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can enjoy a free donut at Dunkin’ Donuts restaurants nationwide, no purchase necessary.

Famous Dave’s – Mountainside, NJ
On Veterans Day, all former and current military personnel will receive a free Georgia chopped pork sandwich plus a side. Dine-in or to go.

Friendly’s Free Breakfast - Clark, NJ
Friendly’s is treating Veterans and active military, with a valid military ID or honorable discharge card, to a free all-American meal for lunch or dinner, which consists of the all-American burger, served with a side of fries and a drink on Veterans Day. The burger can be upgraded to a cheeseburger for free.

The Greene Turtle – North Brunswick, NJ
Current service members and Veterans can enjoy a free meal on Veterans Day.

IHOP – North Plainfield & Union, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military can get free Red, White and Blueberry pancakes at any IHOP on November 11. This offer is only valid if you dine in with proof of service.

Ikea – Elizabeth, NJ
Enjoy a free meal at Ikea on Veterans Day. Military ID required.

Insomnia Cookies – New Brunswick, NJ
Veterans and active military can enjoy a free six-pack in-store with any purchase on Veterans Day (just show military ID in-store to redeem).

Krispy Kreme Free Doughnut & Coffee – Springfield, NJ
On Veterans Day, a doughnut and coffee will be on the house.

Little Caesars – Roselle Park, Elizabeth, Plainfield, NJ
On Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military can get a free Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Little Caesars. Select locations participating, please confirm

Olive Garden – Springfield, NJ
This Veterans Day, Olive Garden is offering Veterans and active-duty service members a free entree from a special menu. All entrees include Olive Garden’s famous breadsticks and choice of soup or salad.

On The Border – New Brunswick, NJ
This Veterans Day, Veterans and active-duty military will receive a free pick-two combo meal.

Outback Steakhouse – Springfield, NJ
This Veterans Day, all military Veterans and active service members can enjoy a free bloomin’ onion and Coca-Cola.

Perkins – Colonia, NJ
Perkins is offering military members a free Magnificent Seven Breakfast Meal this Veterans Day.

PrimoHoagies – West Orange, NJ
Veterans receive a free 20-ounce beverage and one-ounce bag of chips when you purchase a Primo-size hoagie on Veterans Day.

Red Lobster – Union, NJ
In honor of Veterans Day, and to thank veterans, active-duty military and reservists for their service, Red Lobster is offering guests a free Walt’s Favorite Shrimp, Fries, and Coleslaw, featuring six hand-breaded, butterflied and lightly fried shrimp, served with cocktail sauce, as well as crispy French Fries and Coleslaw.

The offer is available for dine-in and To Go orders placed in-restaurant between 11:00am and 4:00pm local time on Friday, November 11, 2022. Guests only need to show a valid military ID or proof of service to redeem this offer.

Red Robin – South Plainfield, NJ
One free Red’s Tavern Double with Bottomless Steak Fries for Veterans and active duty military on Fri., November 11. Dine-in only.

Red White & Que Smokehouse – Green Brook, NJ
Veterans eat free - get a free drink, 1/4 lb meat, and side.

Smashburger – New Providence, NJ Clark, NJ Union, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military get a free double classic smash on Veterans Day.

Smoothie King – Clark, NJ, Springfield, NJ, Summit, NJ
Free 20-ounce smoothie with a military ID on Veterans Day.

Starbucks – various locations
On Veterans Day, active-duty service members, Reservists, Veterans and military spouses are invited to enjoy a free tall (12-ounce) hot brewed coffee at participating Starbucks stores.

And new this year, Starbucks is expanding this offer to include a free tall (12-oz) iced coffee.

Texas Roadhouse – North Plainfield, NJ
On November 11 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., Veterans can drive into the parking lot of their closest Texas Roadhouse and pick up a meal voucher with a valid military ID or proof of service.

TGI Fridays – Watchung, NJ and Springfield, NJ
Veterans and active-duty military personnel get a free lunch on November 11 from 11am-2pm from a select menu at participating locations.

Wawa – various locations
Free coffee for Veterans, active-duty military and family members on Veterans Day.

Wendy’s – various locations
Wendy’s nationwide are offering a free small breakfast combo with a valid military ID on Veterans Day. No purchase is necessary.

White Castle – Union, NJ
White Castle is offering several free meal options for Veterans Day on November 11 for those with a military or Veterans ID, including a Free Breakfast Combo or Castle Combo Nos. 1 to 6.

Joe’s Crab Shack – South Plainfield, NJ
On Veterans Day, all Veterans can enjoy 20% off. Valid for parties up to four.

The following are locations that honor Veterans year-round:

APEM Creamery – Bloomfield, NJ
Veterans receive 10% off their purchase their entire season

Bonefish Grill – Iselin, NJ
Active and retired U.S. military members can get 10% off their order. Valid proof of military service is required.

Jersey Mike’s – various locations
Veterans and active duty military receive 15% off year-round

Outback Steakhouse – Springfield, NJ
Veterans and active-duty U.S. military members can get 10% off their entire order every day. Requires valid proof of service.

Red White & Que Smokehouse – Green Brook, NJ
”Vet Meal” gift cards can be purchased to contribute meals to veterans in need.

*List updated regularly

Remember, Veterans get access to special benefits including VA home loans and special tax programs. Contact your Michael Martinetti Group team member to learn more.