Veterans Day 2026: Military Freebies in South Jersey
Veterans Day is Wednesday, November 11, and dozens of New Jersey spots are saying thank you with free meals, coffee and more.
As a military spouse, this day is personal for me. I know what the moves, the deployments and the long stretches apart ask of service members and their families. So I pulled together the deals I could confirm at New Jersey locations, with a focus on the ones closest to us here in Burlington County and South Jersey.
To every veteran, service member and military family reading this: thank you.
Before You Head Out
- Bring proof of service. A military ID, VA card or DD214 works at most places.
- Plan to dine in. Most free-meal offers don't apply to takeout.
- Call ahead. Not every franchise location participates, so check with your local spot first.
Free Meals and Coffee Near Burlington County
These are the offers closest to home, all for Wednesday, Nov. 11 unless noted.
| Where | Nearest NJ Location | The Deal |
|---|---|---|
| Wawa | Everywhere in South Jersey | Free coffee for veterans, active duty and their families, in store |
| Yard House | Moorestown Mall | Free appetizer, dine-in |
| Bonefish Grill | Marlton | Free Bang Bang Shrimp entree and a nonalcoholic drink |
| Red Robin | Cherry Hill, Hamilton, Deptford | Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries, dine-in |
| Mission BBQ | Cherry Hill, Hamilton, Deptford | Free sandwich |
| Outback Steakhouse | Local locations | Free Bloomin' Onion and a drink, Nov. 10 and 11 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Local locations | Free meal voucher, handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., good through May 31, 2027 |
| Denny's | Local locations | Free Original Grand Slam, 5 a.m. to noon |
| Olive Garden | Local locations | Free entree from a special menu, dine-in |
| Applebee's | Local locations | Free entree from a Veterans Day menu, dine-in |
| Playa Bowls | Born in Belmar, NJ | 50% off bowls for veterans, active-duty and retired military |
| Starbucks | Local locations | Free tall brewed coffee for veterans, service members and military spouses |
| Great Clips | Local locations | Free haircut for veterans and active duty |
Shopping bonus: Kohl's is taking 30% off in store for military, veterans and families on Nov. 10 and 11.
Ways to Honor the Day
Battleship New Jersey ceremony, Camden. The ship hosts a free Veterans Day ceremony on its fantail at 11 a.m., open to the public. A 100-year-old WWII Marine veteran from Cinnaminson is set to lay the wreath. Veterans also get $10 off general admission year-round.
New Jersey Vietnam Veterans Memorial, Holmdel. A public ceremony starts at 11 a.m.
National parks are free for everyone. The National Park Service waives entrance fees on Nov. 11, a great excuse to visit Morristown National Historical Park or the Thomas Edison site in West Orange.
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