OLATHE-AREA VETERANS DAY DEALS INCLUDE FREE TIPPIN’S PIE, BREAKFAST AND DINNER

Pie before lunch? At Hen House in Olathe, veterans can stop by the store near 135th Street and Black Bob Road for a free slice of Tippin’s pie on Veterans Day, Wednesday, Nov. 11.

Every Kansas City-area Hen House is offering a free slice to veterans. At the Leawood store, 11721 Roe Ave., there’s also a place to sit down with others who have served. Hen House is hosting a free gathering from 11 a.m. to noon, with slices of Tippin’s pie and coffee provided by The Roasterie.

An early start on Metcalf

The Overland Park Denny’s at 10480 Metcalf Ave. is a stop for early risers. Denny’s is offering a free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon at participating diners. It’s a dine-in offer for active, former and retired military personnel who show a military ID or DD-214.

In Olathe, both Hy-Vee stores, on West 119th and West 151st streets, are serving a free breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. for veterans and active-duty military members. Hy-Vee stores with hot food service in Overland Park, Lenexa and Shawnee are doing the same. Those eligible can also take 15% off groceries Wednesday. The online code is VETS2026.

At IHOP, breakfast lasts until 7 p.m. The Olathe restaurant is at 15410 W. 119th St., and participating locations are serving a free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Veterans and active-duty military members who dine in with proof of service get pancakes, eggs, hash browns and a choice of bacon or sausage.

For a smaller breakfast, the Krispy Kreme at 10390 Metcalf Ave. is just up the street from Denny’s. At participating shops, veterans and active-duty service members can choose a free doughnut and a small hot or iced coffee. Scooter’s Coffee is offering those same groups one free medium drink with military ID. At participating Starbucks stores, military spouses can join veterans and service members in getting a free tall brewed coffee, hot or iced.

What to eat now and what to save for later

On Olathe’s Strang Line Road, Texas Roadhouse and Old Chicago sit next door to each other. At Texas Roadhouse, veterans and active-duty service members can show proof of service from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. to pick up a free meal voucher. It’s good through May 31, 2027, and covers an entree such as a 6-ounce sirloin, two sides and a nonalcoholic drink. At Old Chicago, veterans and active-duty military members can sit down Wednesday for a free entree from a special menu with proof of service.

If you’re grabbing lunch to go, participating Little Caesars shops will hand out a free combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.while supplies last. That gets veterans and active-duty military members four slices of Detroit-style deep-dish pepperoni pizza and a drink. Mention the offer at the counter and show proof of service. Freddy’s is handing out free combo meal cards to veterans and active-duty military members Wednesday, and those cards are good through Nov. 25.

On South Harrison Street in Olathe, 54th Street is taking up to $10 off an entree for veterans and active-duty military members who dine in and show proof of service. Down the street, participating Chili’s restaurants are offering veterans and active-duty military members a free entree from a special dine-in menu. Olathe’s Olive Garden has a Veterans Day menu, too, with a free entree such as chicken parmigiana or fettuccine alfredo, plus soup or salad and breadsticks.

If you’d rather have a burger or wings, participating Red Robin restaurants are serving a free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries. At participating Buffalo Wild Wings sports bars, the offer is 10 boneless wings and fries. Both have Olathe locations, and both offers are for veterans and active-duty military members who dine in with proof of service.

In Leawood, Bonefish Grill at 5021 W. 135th St. is serving a free order of Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic drink to veterans, active-duty and retired military members, first responders and their families who dine in. In Overland Park, participating Outback Steakhouse locations are offering a free Bloomin’ Onion and a soft drink or domestic draft beer to veterans and eligible military personnel Nov. 10 and 11. The offer is available for dine-in or carryout ordered by phone, and eligible Dine Rewards members can also earn a free meal for a future visit. The Overland Park restaurant is on Quivira Drive at 95th Street.

At Olathe’s Golden Corral, the dinner buffet and a drink are free from 4 p.m. until closing for veterans, military retirees and current service members who dine in. The restaurant is at 13440 S. Black Bob Road, and Golden Corral says military ID is optional.

Beyond the table

Casey’s is offering veterans and military service members a free coffee or fountain drink Wednesday with proof of service, plus a free wash at stores that have car washes. GO Car Wash is giving veterans and active-duty service members a free wash Wednesday or Thursday with military ID or a DD-214. Its Olathe site is on West 135th Street, and its Gardner site is on East Santa Fe Street.

Great Clips is offering veterans and active-duty military members a free haircut Wednesday or a card good through Dec. 4. Other customers who stop in Wednesday can pick up a card to pass along to a veteran or service member. Wednesday is also the last day for verified military community members in Target Circle to get 20% off one qualifying purchase.

At Crown Center, SEA LIFE Kansas City is offering free admission to military members through Nov. 30 with the purchase of a discounted friends-and-family ticket. Up to six guests can get 30% off, and the aquarium requires a military ID or pay stub.

The National WWI Museum and Memorial in Kansas City, Missouri, opens from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday, with free admission for veterans, active-duty military members and their spouses and dependents with ID. General admission is half-price. At 10 a.m., anyone can gather at the memorial for the free public ceremony honoring those who served.

Veterans Day deals at a glance

Offers are for Wednesday, Nov. 11, unless otherwise noted. Many require proof of service. Some are limited to participating locations.

Breakfast, coffee and pie

• Denny’s, Overland Park. Free Original Grand Slam from 5 a.m. to noon.
• Hy-Vee. Free breakfast buffet from 6 to 10 a.m. at stores with hot food service. Eligible shoppers also get 15% off groceries. Online code VETS2026.
• IHOP. Free Red, White & Blueberry Pancake Combo from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
• Hen House. Free slice of Tippin’s pie for veterans. Leawood pie-and-coffee gathering from 11 a.m. to noon.
• Krispy Kreme. Free doughnut and small hot or iced coffee.
• Scooter’s Coffee. Free medium drink with military ID.
• Starbucks. Free tall brewed coffee for veterans, service members and military spouses.

Lunch, dinner and vouchers

• Texas Roadhouse. Pick up a free meal voucher from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Use it through May 31, 2027.
• Little Caesars. Free pizza lunch combo from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., while supplies last.
• Golden Corral, Olathe. Free dine-in buffet and drink from 4 p.m. to close. Military ID is optional.
• Freddy’s. Pick up a free combo meal card Wednesday and use it through Nov. 25.
• Old Chicago, Chili’s and Olive Garden. Free dine-in entree from a special menu.
• 54th Street, Olathe. Up to $10 off a dine-in entree.
• Red Robin. Free Red’s Big Tavern Burger with bottomless steak fries.
• Buffalo Wild Wings. Free 10 boneless wings and fries when dining in.
• Bonefish Grill, Leawood. Free Bang Bang Shrimp and a nonalcoholic drink when dining in.
• Outback Steakhouse, Overland Park. Free Bloomin’ Onion and a drink Nov. 10 or 11.
• Cracker Barrel, Olathe. Free Sunrise Pancake Special for veterans and active-duty military.
• Wendy’s. Free Dave’s Single hamburger, no purchase necessary. Available inside or at the drive-thru.
• Hawaiian Bros. Free Classic Plate Lunch for veterans and active-duty military.
• Firehouse Subs. Buy any size sub and get a second sub free. In-store only with military ID.
• MOD Pizza. 50% off one regular-size pizza or salad for veterans, active-duty military and military spouses. In-store only.
• Chipotle. Free chips with a choice of guacamole, queso blanco or salsa with a $5 in-restaurant purchase.
• Dunkin’. Free doughnut for veterans and active-duty military. In-store only, while supplies last.
• Red Lobster. Free Shrimp & Chips meal for veterans and eligible military members at participating restaurants.
• Einstein Bros. Bagels. Free hot or iced coffee and a bagel with schmear. In-store only.
• 7 Brew Coffee. Veterans receive 50% off a drink at participating stands.

Car washes, shopping and outings

• Casey’s. Free coffee or fountain drink, plus a free wash at stores with car washes.
• GO Car Wash. Free wash Nov. 11 or 12, including in Olathe and Gardner.
• Great Clips. Free haircut Wednesday or a card to use through Dec. 4.Kohl’s. 30% off qualifying in-store purchases Nov. 10-11 for veterans, military members and eligible family members. Exclusions apply.
• Target. Verified military community members in Target Circle get 20% off one qualifying purchase through Nov. 11.
• National WWI Museum and Memorial. Free public ceremony at 10 a.m. Free museum admission for eligible military guests and their families with ID.
• SEA LIFE Kansas City. Free military admission through Nov. 30 with purchase of a discounted friends-and-family ticket.
• Sport Clips. Free haircut for veterans at participating locations with military ID.