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Wednesday, November 11, 2026 · Veterans Day

Where Veterans Eat Free Today

Waynesville · St. Robert · Rolla · Lebanon · Springfield

To every veteran and service member in our area, thank you. Here is every place in our region we could confirm with a local address that is honoring you today.

Bring a military ID, VA card, DD-214 or a driver's license with the veteran designation, plan to dine in, and call ahead, since most offers run at participating locations only.

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Applebee's

Free entrée from a special Veterans Day menu

All day, dine-in only

  • Rolla: 511 S Bishop Ave (573) 308-1600
  • Lebanon: 380 S Jefferson Ave (417) 532-0808
  • Springfield: 1855 E Primrose St (417) 883-4700
  • Springfield: 2430 N Glenstone Ave (417) 863-2200

Denny's

Free Original Grand Slam

5 a.m. to noon, dine-in, military ID or DD-214

  • Rolla: 1419 Martin Springs Dr (573) 426-3996
  • Lebanon: 1320 S Jefferson Ave (417) 991-3300
  • Springfield: 4760 S Campbell Ave (417) 881-1084
  • Strafford: 225 E Evergreen St (417) 736-2161

IHOP

Free Red, White and Blueberry Pancake Combo

7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

  • Rolla: 1735 N Bishop Ave (573) 343-4442
  • Springfield: 2647 N Kansas Expy (417) 868-8783
  • Springfield: 3804 S Glenstone Ave (417) 890-6800

Cracker Barrel

Free breakfast (Sunrise Pancake Special)

Veterans and active duty

  • St. Robert: 128 St Robert Blvd (573) 336-7273
  • Springfield: 2858 N Glenstone Ave (417) 831-4600

Buffalo Wild Wings

10 free boneless wings with fries

Dine-in with proof of service

  • St. Robert: 136 Old Rte 66 (573) 451-3030
  • Rolla: 1811 N Bishop Ave (573) 341-0303
  • Lebanon: 803 S Jefferson Ave (417) 322-6584
  • Springfield: 900 E Battlefield Rd (417) 881-9464

Colton's Steak House & Grill

Free meal from a select menu

11 a.m. to 4 p.m., dine-in

  • St. Robert: 318 Marshall Dr (573) 451-2686
  • Rolla: 1675 N Bishop Ave (573) 426-4240
  • Springfield: 2020 E Independence St (417) 823-9909

Ruby Tuesday

Free Everyday Fresh Meal with Garden Bar and drink (up to $17.99)

Dine-in with proof of service

  • St. Robert: 135 St Robert Blvd (573) 336-5140
  • Springfield: 2725 N Glenstone Ave (417) 831-7829

PaPPo's Pizzeria & Pub

Free 8-inch pizza

Veterans and active duty

  • St. Robert: 141 St Robert Blvd (573) 451-2678
  • Springfield: 221 E Walnut St (417) 866-1111
  • Springfield: 900 E Battlefield Rd (417) 306-9091

Little Caesars

Free Hot-N-Ready lunch combo

Participating locations

  • St. Robert: 272 Marshall Dr (573) 451-2195
  • Rolla: 1013 Kingshighway (573) 368-3250
  • Lebanon: 480 S Jefferson Ave (417) 532-4786
  • Springfield: participating locations

Wendy's

Free Dave's Single

All day at participating restaurants

  • St. Robert: 209 St Robert Blvd
  • Rolla: 1007 Kingshighway
  • Lebanon: 860 S Jefferson Ave
  • Springfield: participating locations

Freddy's Frozen Custard & Steakburgers

Free combo meal card, good through November 25

Pick it up today with military ID, no purchase needed

  • St. Robert: 180 Old Rte 66 (573) 336-4440
  • Rolla: 2004 N Bishop Ave (573) 426-2030
  • Springfield: 1110 E Madison St (417) 836-3057
  • Springfield: 3757 S Glenstone Ave (417) 881-8328

Dickey's Barbecue Pit

Free pulled pork sandwich

Dine-in or carryout, military ID

  • Rolla: 1040 Kingshighway (573) 426-2271
  • Springfield: 1360 E Republic Rd (417) 887-2227

Bandana's Bar-B-Q

Free pulled pork sandwich with one side

Dine-in, ID or proof of service

  • Rolla: 1705 Martin Springs Dr (573) 426-3331

Golden Corral

Free “Thank You” buffet and drink

4 p.m. to close, dine-in

  • Springfield: 2020 E Primrose St (417) 883-6767
  • Springfield: 2734 N Kansas Expy (417) 862-6800

Chili's

Free meal from a select menu

Dine-in only

  • Springfield: 3020 S Glenstone Ave (417) 886-3630

Olive Garden

Free entrée from a special menu with breadsticks and soup or salad

Dine-in

  • Springfield: 3105 S Glenstone Ave (417) 886-3188
  • Springfield: 3370 W Sunshine St (417) 520-8285

Red Robin

Free Red's Big Tavern Burger with bottomless fries

Dine-in with proof of service

  • Springfield: 3720 S Glenstone Ave (417) 883-9363

Outback Steakhouse

Free Bloomin' Onion and a drink

Veterans and active duty

  • Springfield: 3760 S Glenstone Ave (417) 890-5900

Texas Roadhouse

Free meal voucher, good through May 31, 2027

Vouchers handed out 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

  • Springfield: 255 E Monastery St (417) 877-4650

Logan's Roadhouse

Free meal

11 a.m. to 3 p.m. with proof of service

  • Springfield: 1110 E Battlefield Rd (417) 882-0494

Hooters

Free entrée from four choices

Veterans and active duty

  • Springfield: 2010 E Independence St (417) 887-9464

Fazoli's

Free spaghetti with marinara or meat sauce, code VET26

Proof of service, no purchase needed

  • Springfield: 2055 E Independence St (417) 882-0073
  • Springfield: 2137 N Glenstone Ave (417) 832-8711

Hy-Vee Veterans Day Breakfast

Free dine-in breakfast for retired and active-duty military

6 a.m. to 10 a.m.

  • Springfield: 1720 W Battlefield Rd (417) 881-1950
  • Springfield: 2150 E Sunshine St (417) 444-6860

Jimmy's Egg

Free breakfast

Veterans and active duty

  • Springfield: Springfield locations

Bricktown Brewery

Free entrée from a Veterans Day menu

Veterans and active duty

  • Springfield: Springfield location

JoeBird BBQ food truck

Free pulled pork or chicken sandwich

Check the truck's page for today's location

  • Springfield: mobile

Cafe B-29

Free Mess Hall breakfast buffet for a veteran and one guest

7 a.m. to 10 a.m.

  • Ozark: 1751 W State Hwy J

Free coffee and treats5

Starbucks

Free brewed coffee for current and former military

Participating stores

  • St. Robert: 322 State Hwy Z
  • Waynesville: 300 Ichord Ave
  • Rolla: 1900 N Bishop Ave
  • Lebanon: 550 N Jefferson Ave
  • Springfield: participating locations

Scooter's Coffee

Free medium drink

All day with military ID

  • St. Robert: 340 J.H. Williamson Dr
  • Rolla: 1000 W 10th St
  • Rolla: 521 S Bishop Ave

7 Brew

50% off a drink

Veterans

  • St. Robert: 421 Marshall Dr
  • Rolla: 700 N Bishop Ave
  • Lebanon: 1087 S Jefferson Ave

Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen

Free appetizer or dessert, no purchase needed

Veterans and active duty

  • Springfield: 1950 E Primrose St (417) 889-8998

Chipotle

Free chips and dip with a $5 in-restaurant purchase

Military ID, VA ID or discharge papers

  • Springfield: 1211 E St Louis St
  • Springfield: 2456 E Sunshine St
  • Springfield: 3356 S Campbell Ave

Discounts and services3

Great Clips

Free haircut today, or a card for a free cut good through December 4

Veterans and active military

  • Rolla: 418 S Bishop Ave (573) 364-6600
  • Lebanon: 1820 S Jefferson Ave (417) 533-7355
  • Springfield: 1953 E Independence St (417) 890-7755
  • Springfield: 3844 W Sunshine St (417) 306-4600

LongHorn Steakhouse

10% off plus a free appetizer or dessert with an adult entrée

Dine-in and call-in

  • Rolla: 1600 Old Wire Outer Rd (573) 467-4159
  • Springfield: 3121 S Glenstone Ave (417) 883-5025

Hy-Vee groceries

15% off groceries in store or online with code VETS2026

Today

  • Springfield: 1720 W Battlefield Rd and 2150 E Sunshine St

Places to go and events3

Silent Vigil, Lebanon Area Veterans Memorial Park

A quiet remembrance walk open to everyone

Opening ceremony 10:45 a.m., walking from 11:11 a.m. until midnight

  • Lebanon: Lebanon Area Veterans Memorial Park

Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Entrance fee waived today, a National Park Service fee-free day

Free entry for U.S. citizens and residents

  • Republic: Wilson's Creek National Battlefield

Fort Leonard Wood museums

The Engineer, Military Police and Chemical Corps museums are free

Base access requires a DoD ID or a visitor pass

  • Fort Leonard Wood: John B. Mahaffey Museum Complex
Sources. Offers come from each company's Veterans Day 2026 announcement as reported by The American Legion, Fox News, Scripps News, KY3 and Veteran.com. Restaurants can opt out or run out, so please call ahead. Know a business we missed? Tell us through wellspringvfrc.org.

From Wellspring

Wellspring Veteran & Family Resiliency Center 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 keep this list so that every veteran knows where they are honored today, and we would be glad to meet you.

Visit wellspringvfrc.org