Sioux Falls Restaurants Offer Veterans Free Meals
Several Sioux Falls businesses will offer free meals and discounts to veterans on November 11, Veterans Day.
Updated on Nov. 9, 2026 in Military Jobs
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On November 11, Sioux Falls restaurants and stores will offer veterans free meals, discounts and breakfast specials. Participating businesses include The Original Pancake House, Hy-Vee, Lucky's on Louise, Sickies Garage Burgers & Brews and Chick-fil-A.
Why it matters
The promotions give Sioux Falls residents who have served a range of free and discounted dining options on Veterans Day. Many of the offers are available for a single day, so veterans planning to take advantage of them will need to visit on November 11.
Hy-Vee's breakfast buffet runs from 6 AM to 10 AM on November 11, and Sickies offers a 20% discount on one item through its Everyday Hero Discount. The offers are one-day promotions, and the source does not say how many veterans will take part.
The players
The Original Pancake House
A breakfast restaurant chain known for its pancakes and family-style dining.
Hy-Vee
A regional grocery chain operating stores across the Midwest, including South Dakota, Iowa and Minnesota.
Chick-fil-A
A national fast-food restaurant chain known for its chicken sandwiches.
The details
The Original Pancake House offers free meals from its Seasoned Citizen menu to veterans and does not take reservations. Lucky's on Louise offers a free Cheeseburger Basket or one-topping pizza, while Chick-fil-A East requires a Military ID to receive its free meal.
Timeline
November 11, 2026: Veterans Day, when participating businesses offer veteran specials.
Hy-Vee's free breakfast buffet runs from 6 AM to 10 AM on November 11.
The Barrel House offers its veteran and first responder entrée during the day on November 11.
Big Picture
Restaurant promotions for veterans on Veterans Day, observed annually on November 11 since its establishment as a federal holiday in 1954, continue a longstanding tradition of local businesses honoring those who have served. The Sioux Falls offers follow this pattern of one-day promotions tied to the holiday.
Veterans in Sioux Falls can save on meals on November 11 through free entrées and discounts at participating restaurants and stores. Several offers require a valid Military ID or are limited to the day, so veterans should confirm requirements before visiting.
The takeaway
Veterans planning a Veterans Day meal in Sioux Falls should bring a Military ID and check each restaurant's hours, since several offers are limited to November 11 and some require identification.
What happens next
Veterans can visit participating Sioux Falls businesses on November 11 to claim their offers, such as Hy-Vee's breakfast buffet from 6 AM to 10 AM.
Further reading
For more on veterans and military life, browse Military Jobs coverage for Sioux Falls.
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