Here is where veterans and service members can eat, grab coffee, get a haircut or visit for free or at a discount today in Waynesville, St. Robert, Rolla, Lebanon and Springfield, Missouri. We list only locations we could confirm, and since most offers run at participating locations only, a quick call before you drive over is a good idea.
Full meals on the house for veterans today.
Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu
All day, dine-in only
Free Original Grand Slam
5 a.m. to noon, dine-in, military ID or DD-214
Free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo
7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Free breakfast (Sunrise Pancake Special)
Veterans and active duty
10 free boneless wings with fries
Dine-in with proof of service
Free meal from a select menu
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dine-in
Free Everyday Fresh Meal with Garden Bar and drink (up to $17.99)
Dine-in with proof of service
Free 8-inch pizza
Veterans and active duty
Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo
Participating locations
Free Dave's Single
All day at participating restaurants
Free combo meal card, good through November 25
Pick it up today with military ID, no purchase needed
Free pulled pork sandwich
Dine-in or carryout, military ID
Free pulled pork sandwich with one side
Dine-in, ID or proof of service
Free “Thank You” buffet and drink
4 p.m. to close, dine-in
Free meal from a select menu
Dine-in only
Free entrée from a special menu with breadsticks and soup or salad
Dine-in
Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries
Dine-in with proof of service
Free Bloomin' Onion and a drink
Veterans and active duty
Free meal voucher, good through May 31, 2027
Vouchers handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Free meal
11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with proof of service
Free entrée from four choices
Veterans and active duty
Free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, code VET26
Proof of service, no purchase needed
Free dine-in breakfast for retired and active-duty military
6 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Free breakfast
Veterans and active duty
Free entrée from a Veterans Day menu
Veterans and active duty
Free pulled pork or chicken sandwich
Check the truck's page for today's location
Free Mess Hall breakfast buffet for a veteran and one guest
7 a.m. to 10 a.m.
Nothing confirmed for this town in this group yet.
Smaller freebies and half-off drinks.
Free brewed coffee for current and former military
Participating stores
Free medium drink
All day with military ID
50% off a drink
Veterans
Free appetizer or dessert, no purchase needed
Veterans and active duty
Free chips and dip with a $5 in-restaurant purchase
Military ID, VA ID or discharge papers
Nothing confirmed for this town in this group yet.
Haircuts, groceries and dining discounts.
Free haircut today, or a card for a free cut good through December 4
Veterans and active military
10% off plus a free appetizer or dessert with an adult entrée
Dine-in and call-in
15% off groceries in store or online with code VETS2026
Today
Nothing confirmed for this town in this group yet.
Free admission and ways to mark the day together.
A quiet remembrance walk open to everyone
Opening ceremony 10:45 a.m., walking from 11:11 a.m. until midnight
Entrance fee waived today, a National Park Service fee-free day
Free entry for U.S. citizens and residents
The Engineer, Military Police and Chemical Corps museums are free
Base access requires a DoD ID or a visitor pass
Nothing confirmed for this town in this group yet.
Wellspring is a nonprofit in Waynesville, Missouri, that walks alongside veterans and their families through programs that include QPR suicide prevention training and the M.I.S.S.I.O.N. Pathway for the move from military to civilian life. We put this list together so that every veteran in our region knows where they are honored today, and we would be glad to meet you.
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