ST. LOUIS — Thursday is Veterans Day and to celebrate and honor our veterans, several restaurants and businesses in the St. Louis area are offering discounts and freebies.
5 On Your Side has compiled a list of places offering deals. If you see one missing, let us know at 314-425-5355.
54th Street: Veterans and active-duty military members can get a free meal up to $14 Thursday. The offer is available for dine-in only. Proof of service is appreciated.
Applebee's: Active military, veterans, Reserves and National Guard can get a complimentary full-size entree from an exclusive menu created just for them.
Arch Apparel: Veterans past and present can show their military ID card in-store at any location for 20% off their entire purchase.
Chillax Tap & Co: The beer bar is bringing back its "Buy a Vet a Brew Challenge" where starting Tuesday the bar will open its "vet tab." You can stop by between now and Thursday to donate or send a donation through the bar's Venmo. Money raised will go towards buying a veteran a beer this Thursday.
Coma Coffee: Veterans and active-duty military members can bring in their ID for a free drip coffee, cold brew or beer.
Dunkin': Veterans will get a donut of their choice on Thursday, while supplies last.
iHop: Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancakes for veterans and active-duty military on Thursday from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. at participating locations.
Imo's: Veterans can get $5 off a purchase of $20 or more in-store only. Must show a valid military ID.
Kolache Factory: On Thursday, Kolache Factory stores nationwide will offer veterans free breakfast. Veterans can show their military ID for a free kolache and cup of coffee from 6 a.m.-2 p.m.
Krispy Kreme: Veterans get a free coffee and doughnut of their choice, at participating locations.
Lion's Choice: The Midwest restaurant brand is offering veterans a free large vanilla cone. Lion's Choice also offers a daily discount of 20% for veterans, active-duty military, first responders and health care workers. The discount can be requested at checkout with a valid ID.
Marcus Theatres: The theatre chain is offering free popcorn to all veterans on Thursday. They also offer a veterans discount for movie tickets every day to all active and retired members who present a military ID.
Scooter's Coffee: The coffee shop is honoring veterans with a free drink treat of any size on Thursday. Veterans can present their military ID at participating locations and get a hot, iced or blended drink of their choosing.
St. Louis Wheel: On Thursday, veterans can ride for free on The Wheel and family members will get a military discount.
Starbucks: Veterans can get a free tall hot brewed coffee on Thursday. Starbucks is also donating 25 cents for every cup of hot brewed coffee sold on Thursday to two organizations that support the mental health of military communities.
Tacos La Jefa STL: Veterans and current military can get 15% off with a military ID.
Urban Chestnut: The brewery is offering $4 beers for active and retired veterans Thursday at the Midtown Tasteroom & Biergarten. The Grove Bierhall is closed for a private event.
White Castle: Veterans can get a free meal at participating locations on Thursday. It includes a free combo meal 1-6 or breakfast combo meal at participating locations. Veterans are requested to show military ID.