Veterans deserve so much appreciation, but why not start with a free meal? Here are some restaurants saying “thanks” via the ultimate language of love — food. (Note: most deals, Saturday unless otherwise stated, require military ID.)
The only thing better than The Post Brewing Co.’s fried chicken and beer is The Post Brewing Co.’s fried chicken and beer for free. Get yours at The Post’s Lafayette, Longmont and Rosedale locations from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. and The Post’s new Boulder spot from 4 p.m. until close on Veterans Day. Various locations;
Start the day with a free doughnut at Dunkin Donuts. Various locations;
Or get a doughnut plus a coffee at Lamar’s Donuts. Various locations;
Hideaway Steakhouse is giving vets meatloaf or fish & chips for lunch on Friday, Nov. 10 from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 2345 W. 112th Ave., Westminster, 303-404-9939;
Get a free burger at Hopdoddy Burger Bar on Saturday, Nov. 11 from 11 a.m. until 10 p.m. (No word on whether is included in the deal.) 1747 Wynkoop St., Denver, 303-446-2337;–—
Perry’s Steakhouse & Grille will honor veterans with a free three-course pork chop dinner on Sunday, Nov. 12 from 4-9 p.m. 8433 Park Meadows Center Dr., Lone Tree, 303-792-2571;
Veterans eat free (one entr–e and a non-alcoholic beverage) on Nov. 11 at the Hotel Boulderado’s Spruce Farm & Fish, The Corner Bar and License No. 1. 2115 13th St., Boulder;
BJ’s Restaurant Brewhouse is offering a free entr–e under $12.95 on both Friday, Nov. 10 and Saturday, Nov. 11. Various locations;
Free pizza at California Pizza Kitchen on Veterans Day. Pick from a special menu of pizzas, full-size salads and pastas. Various locations;
Get a free small-size wings and side of fries at Buffalo Wild Wings on Nov. 11. Various locations;
Zoup! is giving veterans and active-duty service members a free 16 oz. bowl of soup all day on Friday, Nov. 10. Various locations;
Zoes Kitchen is offering a free entr–e on Veterans Day. Various locations;