Veterans across Greater Houston will have several opportunities to enjoy special offers and complimentary services on Wednesday, November 11, as local businesses and restaurants recognize the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

From free meals and desserts to grocery discounts and complimentary laundry services, businesses throughout the Houston area are showing their appreciation with special Veterans Day offers. Here is a look at some of the ways veterans and active-duty military personnel can be recognized this year.

Grocery Savings

Kroger is offering veterans, active-duty military personnel and their dependents in Texas an additional 10% off their total in-store purchase on Wednesday, November 11.

Eligible shoppers must use their Kroger loyalty card or alternate ID and present a military ID or other proof of service.

The discount also provides an opportunity for military families to save on Kroger's portfolio of more than 17,000 Our Brands products.

“On Veterans Day, Kroger proudly honors the brave men and women who have served in our nation’s armed forces,” said Rudy DiPietro, president of Kroger’s Texas Division. “Their commitment, sacrifice and service have helped protect the freedoms we enjoy every day. We are grateful for the opportunity to recognize our military members, veterans and their families with this special discount as a gesture of our appreciation for all they have done for our country and communities.”

Free Laundry Service

Wash Bodega, a pickup and delivery wash and fold service in Houston, is offering all veterans complimentary washing and drying services on Veterans Day at its southwest Houston location.

Veterans can bring their laundry to 6604 W. Bellfort Ave., Houston, TX 77035, and receive a completely free wash and dry. There are no load limits or restrictions. Military identification and personal laundry detergent are required.

The 24-hour location is offering the service as a thank-you to veterans for their service. The Veterans Day offer applies to laundry washed in the store and does not apply to the company's regular pickup and delivery service.

More information about Wash Bodega's services is available at washbodega.com.

Free Meals and Restaurant Offers

McDonald's restaurants across Greater Houston will offer veterans and active-duty military personnel one complimentary Extra Value Meal on Wednesday, November 11. The offer is available all day, including breakfast hours, at participating locations.

Guests must present a valid military ID or proof of service at the counter or drive-thru.

Approximately 95% of Houston-area McDonald's restaurants are owned and operated by local business owners, making the offer a way for neighborhood businesses to recognize those who have served.

TASTE Kitchen + Bar will offer veterans a complimentary breakfast item on Wednesday, November 11, from 8 to 11 a.m. at both its downtown Houston and Sugar Land locations.

Veterans can select any breakfast item except lamb chops. Menu options include chicken and waffles, Cinnamon Toast Crunch waffles and the Taste Breakfast, which includes eggs, bacon and a choice of grits or hash browns.

Locations:

Downtown Houston: 420 Main St., Houston, TX 77002

Sugar Land: 1550 Lake Pointe Parkway, Suite 500, Sugar Land, TX 77478

Fielding's Wood Grill will offer veterans and active-duty military personnel a complimentary burger and fries during lunch from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. A military ID is required.

Location: 1699 Research Forest Drive, Suite 130, Shenandoah, TX 77380.

Fielding's Local Kitchen + Bar will offer a complimentary burger and fries from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A military ID is required.

Location: 26400 Kuykendahl Road, The Woodlands, TX 77375.

Fielding's STEAK will also offer veterans and active-duty military personnel a complimentary burger and fries from 11:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. A military ID is required.

Location: 3750 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77027.

Twin Peaks will provide veterans and active-duty military personnel with a complimentary meal from a select menu on Wednesday, November 11. The offer is available all day for dine-in guests at its five Houston-area locations: Kirby, Highway 290, I-10 and Kirkwood, Webster and Shenandoah.

Select meal options include a cheeseburger and fries, chicken tenders and fries, a chicken Caesar salad with the option to substitute shrimp, an OG Pepperoni Flatbread, or six boneless wings and fries. A valid military ID and beverage purchase are required.

Complimentary Desserts and Special Offers

Several Houston-area restaurants are also recognizing veterans with complimentary desserts and special dining offers.

Winsome Prime will provide veterans presenting a valid military ID with a complimentary red velvet cake dessert on November 11.

Location: 5888 Westheimer Road, Houston, TX 77057.

Confessions, located in Upper Kirby, will offer veterans a complimentary dessert of their choice from its dessert menu on Veterans Day.

Location: 3200 Kirby Drive, Suite 2A, Houston, TX 77098.

Juliet HTX will offer veterans a complimentary appetizer on November 11. Guests presenting a military ID can select either Brussels sprouts or calamari.

Location: 5857 Westheimer Road, Suite P, Houston, TX 77057.

EMA Japanese Cuisine in The Woodlands will offer veterans 50% off on November 11, from noon to 4 p.m. A valid military ID is required.

Location: 6700 Woodlands Parkway, Suite 250, The Woodlands, TX 77382.

The Savoy on Emancipation will offer veterans a special meal from 4 to 6 p.m. Choices include fried rice, a Savoy burger or chicken burger with fries, or six wings with fries. Women veterans can also enjoy a slice of cake and a glass of Champagne as part of the restaurant's Ladies Night celebration.

Location: 4402 Emancipation Avenue, Houston, TX.

Veterans Day offers provide local businesses with an opportunity to recognize the service and sacrifices of military members while giving the community another way to show its appreciation.

Veterans are encouraged to bring valid military identification and check with participating businesses for any additional conditions before visiting.