Saturday, Nov. 11, is Veterans Day where we celebrate every woman and man to wear a uniform as part of the armed forces.
Several businesses across the area are celebrating veterans with discounts and freebies. Almost all offers require showing a military ID, so be sure to bring it.
Here is a list of some of the business offering perks for veterans this week:
Denny's: Free Build Your Own Grand Slam breakfast from 5 a.m. until noon on Friday, Nov. 10.
IHOP: Free Red, White & Blue Pancakes on Friday, Nov. 10.
Applebees: Free meal from a limited menu on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Buffalo Wild Wings: One free small order of traditional or boneless wings and a side of fries. All day on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Participating locations only)
California Pizza Kitchen: Free entree from a special menu that includes pizza, salads and pasta on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Locations in Clackamas Town Center and Bridgeport).
Chevys Fresh Mex: Free Fresh Mex 3-Item combo from 11 a.m. - 10 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Locations in Lask Oswego and Hillsboro)
Chuck E. Cheese: One free personal pizza on Saturday, Nov. 11.
Country Pride: Free meal from a select menu with a drink on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Locations in Aurora and Troutdale)
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store: Free Double Chocolate Fudge Coca-Cola Cake dessert on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Location in Tualatin)
Evergreen Aviation & Space Museum: Free admission for the veteran and a guest on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11
Famous Dave's: Free two meet combo on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Locations in Tualatin and Cascade Station in Portland)
Hooters: Free mail from a select menu on Saturday, Nov. 11. (Location in Portland)
Little Caesars Pizza: Free $5 Hot-N-Ready Lunch Combo from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11
Menchie's Frozen Yogurt: Free six ounce frozen yogurt all day on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Multiple locations around Portland metro area)
Oregon Zoo: Free admission for veterans and their families as well a 25 percent discount at all food outlets and a 10 percent discount in the zoo store on Friday, Nov. 10, and Saturday, Nov. 11
Outback Steakhouse: Free Bloomin Onion and a drink on Saturday, Nov. 11. Receive 20 percent off your check from Nov. 12-16.
Red Lobster: Free appetizer or dessert from a select menu on Saturday, Nov. 11
Red Robin: Free dine-in Red's Tavern Double Burger and Bottomless Steak Fries on Saturday, Nov. 11
Ruby Tuesday: Free appetizer on Saturday, Nov. 11
Shari's Cafe: Free pancake breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11
Sizzler: Free lunch and beverage before 4 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 11
Texas Roadhouse: Free special lunch menu including a drink on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Location in Eugene)
Village Inn: Free Inn-Credible V.I.B. breakfast on Saturday, Nov. 11 (Multiple locations in and around Portland)
