Veterans Day is a time to reflect on the service and sacrifice of the men and women who have worn our nation’s uniform.
It’s also a day when businesses across the country show their appreciation in a tangible way, offering free meals, discounted services, special retail offers and other perks to veterans and active-duty military members. Here’s a look at some of the discounts and freebies being offered this year.
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32 Shea
The North Phoenix café, restaurant and bar is offering a free pastry and a free medium drip coffee to veterans and active military members. No purchase necessary. 32 Shea is located at 10626 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.
Burrito Express
Burrito Express is offering veterans a free menu item of their choice plus a drink. Valid at all storefront locations. Visit website for locations.
Dog Haus
Dog Haus is offering a free entrée for dine-in guests and it can be redeemed by showing proof of service — a military ID, DD-214, VA card or veteran designation on driver’s license — at checkout. can enjoy any entree free at every Dog Haus. Visit website for locations.
Four Peaks 8th Street Pub
For the third year, Four Peaks 8th Street Pub is thanking veterans with a free barbecue platter with any purchase of $3 or more from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. Veterans must show ID. The platter includes house-smoked pork, St. Louis-style beef ribs, barbecue chicken, cowboy beans, coleslaw and housemade cornbread. The pub is located at 1340 E. Eight St., Tempe.
Grimaldi’s Pizza
Grimaldi’s Pizzeria is offering active-duty military members and veterans with their military ID 25% off their meal at all Valley locations. The offer builds on the pizzeria’s year-round military discount, which provides veterans and military service members with 15% off their meals daily.
Grimaldi’s has six locations: Old Town Scottsdale, Scottsdale Quarter, DC Ranch, Gilbert, Chandler and Peoria. Visit website for locations.
HTeaO
HTeaO is raising a cup to those who have served by offering a $2 discount on large cups of iced tea. The Texas-based shop has two locations in Glendale. Visit website for locations.
Jocque Concepts
Jocque Concepts will offer a 25% discount off food purchases for veterans and active military on Veterans Day at its concepts in Old Town Scottsdale, which include Diego Pops, The Hot Chick, El Camino and The Montauk. Discount not valid on alcohol. Visit website for locations.
Lakeside Bar & Grill
The Peoria family-friendly sports bar and restaurant is offering a free Lakeside Burger with cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions and pickles to veterans and active military members. No purchase necessary. The sports bar is located at 9980 W. Happy Valley Parkway, Suite 1101, Peoria.
MOD Pizza
At MOD Pizza veterans and active-duty military members receive 50% off a regular-sized pizza or salad at participating MOD Pizza locations. The offer is available in-restaurant only, limited to one per person and requires a valid military ID. Visit website for locations.
Original Breakfast House
Original Breakfast House is hosting an all-day All-American Veterans Day featuring family-friendly activities including live music, a muscle car show in the parking lot, free coffee and donuts. The event benefits Tunnels to Towers. The restaurant is located at 13623 N. 32nd St., Phoenix.
Prince St. Pizza
Prince St. Pizza is giving all active service members and veterans a free slice of New York-style pizza with proof of service. The pizzeria is at 680 S. Mill Ave., Suite 102, Tempe.
Rainbow Ryders
Rainbow Ryders is offering shared-basket sunrise hot air balloon flights for $175 per person using the code SALUTE505602. Military ID is required at time of flight; discount valid for the entire party.
Red, White & Brew
The Mesa and Prescott Red, White & Brews are offering a free all-American burger (a half-pound burger with lettuce, tomato, pickle, red onion on a toasted brioche bun) to veterans and active military members. No purchase necessary. Visit website for locations.
Roaring Fork
Beginning at 4 p.m., active-duty military and veterans can get 20% of their meal at Roaring Fork in Scottsdale. Guests must present valid military identification to receive the discount. The offer excludes alcohol, tax and gratuity. Roaring Fork is in the Portales Corporate Center, 4800 N. Scottsdale Rd., Scottsdale.
Rosewood
Rosewood is offering all veterans a complimentary order of its popular Gameballs, featuring bison, venison, boar, ricotta, herbs and bourbon blueberry demi-glace, served with grilled bread. Rosewood is located in Downtown Gilbert’s Heritage District at 366 N. Gilbert Road.
Rusty Spur Saloon
The oldest bar in Scottsdale is offering a free T-shirt to veterans and active military members. No purchase necessary. Rusty Spur Saloon is located at 7245 E. Main St., Scottsdale.
Swizzle Inn
The Phoenix dive bar, Swizzle Inn, is offering a free T-shirt to veterans and active military members. No purchase necessary. While supplies last. Swizzle Inn is located at 5835 N. 16th St., Suite A, Phoenix.
Teriyaki Madness
Teriyaki Madness is giving veterans and active-duty military a free junior or regular-sized bow of their choice. Diners must show valid military ID or proof of service. Visit website for locations.
Tocaya
Tocaya is offering 50% off dine-in orders for veterans and active-duty military personnel with a valid military ID. Tocaya is at Scottsdale Fashion Square, 4712 N. Goldwater Blvd., Suite 1210.
Westside Concepts
Westside Concepts will offer free “handheld” menu items to veterans and active military at its restaurants — Haymaker, Four Corners Tap House, Copper & Sage and Cantina Gueros. Handhelds include tacos, burgers and chicken sandwiches. Visit website for locations.
