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Veterans Day Dining Deals In Detroit

Always nice to see local restaurants say THANK YOU on Veterans Day – here’s a list of places offering deals on Monday. Veterans Day Dining The Pie Collective by Achatz/Achatz…

A WCSX hat and Big Jim’s House 'I Thank You' Luncheon program card on a table at Buddy's Pizza in Warren on November 7, 2024.

A display of WCSX merchandise and a program card for the Big Jim’s House ‘I Thank You’ Luncheon, held at Buddy’s Pizza in Warren. The event celebrated and honored veterans with a gathering of community and appreciation.

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Always nice to see local restaurants say THANK YOU on Veterans Day - here's a list of places offering deals on Monday.

Veterans Day Dining

The Pie Collective by Achatz/Achatz Handmade Pie Co is celebrating Veterans with free slices of their fresh, baked-from-scratch pies. On November 11th, vets can enjoy a slice of Apple, Pecan, Pumpkin or Michigan 4-Berry at any of The Pie Collective by Achatz/Achatz Handmade Pie Co’s 9 locations across Metro Detroit. No purchase necessary, just an ID badge. 

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Big Boy is honoring U.S. Veterans with a free breakfast buffet. On Mooday, November 11, 2024, all US Veterans are welcome to come into any participating location to enjoy a free breakfast buffet with staples like hot cakes, bacon, sausage, eggs, waffles, potatoes and all the fixings from opening until 1 p.m. 

Buddy’s Pizza celebrates Veterans Day every day.  Veterans and active service members receive 15% off all dine-in visit, not only on Veterans Day, but every day, year-round. Valid at all full-service locations (valid with military ID or VA card).

Close-up of Detroit-style pizza served at Buddy's Pizza during the Big Jim’s House 'I Thank You' Luncheon in Warren on November 7, 2024.William Spurrier

Buddy’s signature Detroit-style pizza was served at the Big Jim’s House 'I Thank You' Luncheon in Warren, adding a delicious local flavor to the event honoring veterans.

Hamlin Pub is celebrating Veterans Day with a discount. On Saturday, Nov. 11 from open until close all United States Veterans are eligible to receive a special 20% discount on their meal. Offer valid at all 9 Hamlin Pub locations: Rochester Hills, Clarkston, Chesterfield, Shelby Township, Richmond, Davison and St. Clair. 

Other Restaurants With Deals

Free breakfast at Denny's for Veterans Day

Past and present military personnel can enjoy a free Original Grand Slam on Nov. 11 from 5 a.m. to 12 p.m. with a valid military ID or DD214.

Applebee's serves free meals for veterans

On Monday, for the 17th consecutive year, Applebee's will be offering veterans, active-duty military, reserves and National Guard members a special complimentary lunch or dinner. They can choose from some of the restaurant's most popular entrees: a Classic Bacon Cheeseburger, 6-ounce Top Sirloin, Chicken Tenders Platters, Double Crunch Shrimp, Fiesta Lime Chicken, Oriental Chicken Salad or Three-Cheese Chicken Penne. Veterans will also get a $5 Bounce Back card for a future visit within a three-week redemption window.

Free Pizookie at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse

Service members who dine in on Veterans Day will receive a free Pizookie -- a cookie baked in a large cast iron skillet. Veterans and active-duty military members can also get a free appetizer on a future visit between Nov. 12 and Dec. 31, 2024.

Complimentary combo meal at White Castle

White Castle is offering a free meal to veterans as well as to active-duty military members on Nov. 11.

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White Castle, the fast food chain known for its sliders created a special offer for past and present military members to enjoy a free individual combo meal or a breakfast combo meal while dining in at participating White Castle restaurants on Monday Nov. 11.

Jim O'Brien is the Host of "Big Jim's House" Morning Show at 94.7 WCSX in Detroit. Jim spent eight years in the U.S. Naval Submarine Service, has appeared on Shark Tank (Man Medals Season 5 Ep. 2), raised over two million dollars for local charities and is responsible for Glenn Frey Drive and Bob Seger Blvd in the Motor City. Jim's relationship with Classic Rock includes considering Bob Seger, Phil Collen from Def Leppard, Wally Palmer of the Romantics and many others good friends. Jim writes about ‘80s movies, cars, weird food trends and “as seen on TikTok” content.