Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme had nothing posted when our Veterans Day list ran Sunday. Now both are handing out free doughnuts Wednesday, and Wawa is pouring free coffee for military families with no ID required.
Veterans Day is Wednesday, Nov. 11, and the freebie list kept growing after [our Sunday roundup](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/veterans-day-2026-free-meals-applebees) went up. Two chains we flagged as no-shows, Dunkin' and Krispy Kreme, now have offers, WBBH and TODAY reported Tuesday.
Everything below is new since that list. Applebee's, Denny's, Outback, Starbucks and the rest are in the original piece.
Most offers are dine-in or in-store only at participating locations, so call ahead. Your local store gets the final say, not the press release.
What Veterans Day deals are there in Florida?
Publix: 10% off groceries Wednesday for veterans and active military, in-store only. Bring a veteran or military ID, discharge papers or a driver's license with a veteran designation. Prescriptions, gift cards and a few other items don't count.
Wawa: Free hot coffee, any size, all day at all 1,200 stores for veterans, active military and their families. No military ID needed, FOX43 reported. CEO Chris Gheysens called it "our annual tradition."
Winn-Dixie: 11% off qualifying in-store purchases with a military or veteran ID, FOX 35 Orlando reported.
Keke's Breakfast Cafe: A free Two Egg Classic Combo from 7 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., dine-in with a valid ID. Drinks aren't included.
Firehouse Subs: Buy any sub, any size, and get one free with a valid military ID.
Ford's Garage: A free American Standard Burger or up to $16 off another entree, dine-in, with a state or federal service ID.
LongHorn Steakhouse: 10% off plus a free appetizer or dessert with an adult entree, dine-in or call-in.
Bonefish Grill: Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic drink at dinner.
Cracker Barrel is giving veterans and active-duty military a free Sunrise Pancake Special, dine-in with proof of service, while supplies last. Its Orlando and Orange Park stores are also two of 10 hosting "Rockers Across America" through Nov. 30. That's the chain's front-porch rocking chairs, painted to honor veterans and military families.
Cracker Barrel is also giving $100,000 to the Gary Sinise Foundation's home-building program for wounded veterans.
What other restaurants added Veterans Day freebies?
Dunkin': One free doughnut for active and retired military, in-store only and not through the app, while supplies last, WBBH reported. No ID required.
Krispy Kreme: A free small hot or iced coffee plus a doughnut of choice for veterans and active-duty members, in shops or at the drive-thru, TODAY reported.
Chipotle: Free regular chips plus guac, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 purchase. It's in-restaurant only (no app, online or delivery orders), and Chipotle says only the service member or veteran can redeem it.
Shake Shack: A free ShackBurger at participating Shacks with proof of service, while supplies last.
Whataburger: A free taquito until 11 a.m. local time with a valid military ID, not online or in the app.
Smoothie King: A free 20-ounce smoothie from noon to 3 p.m. in one of three flavors.
Einstein Bros. Bagels: Free coffee in any size plus a bagel with shmear. Mention the offer when you order.
Olive Garden now shows up on TODAY's list with a free entree from a special menu for military members who dine in. We still haven't seen an announcement from Olive Garden itself, so call first.
TODAY's list also includes free meals at California Pizza Kitchen, P.F. Chang's (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), Ruby Tuesday, White Castle and Sheetz.
Which stores have Veterans Day discounts?
Target: 20% off one qualifying purchase through Wednesday for verified military members, veterans and families in Target Circle, per VA News.
Walgreens: 20% off eligible regular-priced items through Wednesday for myWalgreens members with a military ID or proof of service.
Great Clips: A free haircut Wednesday for veterans and active service members at any U.S. salon. Everyone else who gets a cut that day can grab a free-haircut card to give a veteran, good through Dec. 4.
What ID do you need for Veterans Day freebies?
It depends on the chain. Chipotle takes a military ID, a VA-issued veteran or health ID, a state ID with a veteran designation or discharge papers. Publix takes almost the same list.
Wawa and Dunkin' don't ask for ID at all. Most deals cover the veteran or service member only, so spouses and kids pay. Wawa and Target are the family-friendly exceptions.
Headed to a park instead? Legoland Florida is free for military and veterans through Nov. 30. More park deals are in [our theme park roundup](https://news.piratesandprincesses.net/p/veterans-day-2026-theme-park-deals).
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Hat Tips:
Chipotle (Nov. 5, 2026), chips and dip offer terms and ID list
Publix (Nov. 2026), Veterans Day discount terms from publix.com/veterans
FOX43 (Nov. 10, 2026), Wawa free coffee, family eligibility and Chris Gheysens quote
WBBH Gulf Coast News (Nov. 10, 2026), Dunkin' free doughnut and Ford's Garage details
TODAY (Nov. 10, 2026), Krispy Kreme, Olive Garden, Whataburger, Shake Shack, Smoothie King, LongHorn, Firehouse Subs and other restaurant offers
Cracker Barrel via PR Newswire (Nov. 9, 2026), Rockers Across America, pancake offer and Gary Sinise Foundation donation
FOX 35 Orlando (Nov. 4, 2026, updated Nov. 10), Winn-Dixie, Keke's, Walgreens, Bonefish Grill and Einstein Bros. details
VA News (Oct. 26, 2026, updated Nov. 6), Target and Legoland Florida offers
The Leaf-Chronicle (Nov. 10, 2026), Whataburger taquito tip
Hip2Save (Nov. 10, 2026), Great Clips haircut card dates
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