Happy Veterans Day! Check out the many free thank-you meals being offered at Wichita restaurants.
The Angry Elephant, 756 N. Tyler: Free elephant sandwich (smoked pork topped with bacon, cheddar and a fried egg) with fries. Dine-in only.
Applebee’s, many Wichita locations: Free full-size entree from a special menu plus a $5 “bounce back” card that can be redeemed for dine-in, to-go or delivery within three weeks
The Barn, 307 W. Dean St., Burrton: Free meal.
BJ’s Brewhouse, 7960 E. Kellogg: Free meal from a select menu and a Dr. Pepper. Dine-in only.
Bonefish Grill, 10250 E. 13th St.: 10% off the bill. The deal is offered every day at the restaurant.
Bricktown Brewery, 2142 N. Tyler, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free meal from select menu plus $10 coupons toward a future visit. Dine-in only.
Bubba’s 33, 412 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Free entree from special menu plus soft drink or coffee from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Those who can’t dine in person can pick up a rain check voucher good through May 30 at a parking lot tent. Buffalo Wild Wings, 2413 N. Maize Road, 3236 N. Rock Road: Free boneless wings and fries.
Carlos O’Kelly’s, several Wichita restaurants: Free meal.
Chili’s, several Wichita locations: Free meal from special menu.
Country Kitchen, 915 East 53rd St. North: Free country scramble for active duty and retired military. Hours are 6 to 10 a.m.
Cracker Barrel, 619 S. Ridge Road, 995 E. 61st St. North: Free slice of double chocolate fudge Coca-Cola cake with purchase in-store or online using the code VETSDAY21. Also offering 25% off military apparel both in-store and online through Nov. 15.
Denny’s, 4024 E. Harry: Free build-your-own Grand Slam breakfast offered from 5 a.m. to noon for dine-in only.
Dunkin’, several Wichita locations: Free doughnut.
Firebird’s Wood Fired Grill, 10096 E. 13th St.: Free meal for veterans who bring a paying guest. Free meal must be of equal or lesser value.
Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers, several Wichita locations: Veterans can get a free combo meal card, no purchase necessary, that can be redeemed through Nov. 30.
Golden Corral, 616 S. Ridge Road Circle: Free thank-you dinner from 5 p.m. to close. Dine-in only.
Hangar One Steakhouse, 5925 W. Kellogg: Free appetizer with order of entree. Dine-in only.
HomeGrown, several Wichita locations: Free meal
Hurricane Sports Grill, 8641 W. 13th St.: Free entree from special menu for dine-in only.
IHOP, several Wichita locations: Free red, white and blueberry pancakes from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
Jimmie’s Diner, 3111 N. Rock Road, 1519 George Washington Blvd.: 50% off meals for veterans and military in uniform, 25% off meals for those with military ID. Dine-in or carryout.
Jimmy’s Egg, 106 S. Hydraulic, 7777 E. 21st St.; 8728 W. Central: One free entree up to $12 in value
LaMar’s Donuts, 10051 W. 21st St., 3130 N. Rock Road: Free doughnut and 12-ounce coffee.
Little Caesars Pizza: Free four-slice deep-dish pizza with pepperoni and a 20-oz. Pepsi beverage from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Molino’s, 1064 N. Waco, 2035 N. Rock Road: Free queso dip or churros.
Oasis Lounge, 4121 W. Maple: Half-price entrees.
Old Tokyo Steakhouse, 6821 W. Taft: 20% off meals
On the Border, 1930 N. Rock Road, 2347 N. Maize Road: Free pick two combo.
Pizza Ranch, 2121 N. Tyler: One free adult buffet.
Red Lobster, 555 S. West St., 333 S. Towne East Mall Drive: Free appetizer or dessert from special menu for dine-in customers.
Texas Roadhouse, 6707 W. Kellogg, 2526 N. Greenwich: The restaurants will be passing out meal vouchers in the parking lot from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. that can be used any time through May 30.
Torchy’s Tacos, 2191 N. Rock Road and 2901 North Maize Road: One free taco and non-alcoholic beverage. Good for dine-in and pick-up orders placed by phone or in person.
Twin Peaks, 8310 E. 21st St., 7325 W. Taft: One free item from select menu. Dine-in only.
Village Inn, 7020 W. Central, 1685 S. Rock Road, 3535 S. Meridian, 1200 N. Rock Road, Derby: Free 222 breakfast featuring two eggs, two link sausages or two strips of bacon, two pancakes and a beverage.
Wings & Rings, 2636 N. Greenwich: Free lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.