Panera Bread to give away free breakfast to veterans, active military personnel on Veterans Day

Panera Bread will celebrate Veterans Day, Nov. 11, by giving away free breakfast to all active military personnel and veterans.

From opening until 10 a.m. at participating locations, customers who show proof of their military service will receive a free breakfast sandwich.

Customers who miss the 10 a.m. deadline will instead receive a coupon for a free pastry and coffee that can be used during their next visit.

This offer is valid only at Panera Bread locations owned and operated by Doherty Enterprises including Bay Shore, Bellmore, Bohemia, Bridgehampton, Carle Place, East Meadow, East Northport, Farmingdale, Garden City, Glen Cove, Hauppauge, Hampton Bays, Hicksville, Huntington Station, Huntington Village, Island Park, Lake Grove, Lake Ronkonkoma, Lawrence, Little Neck, Massapequa, Mineola, New Hyde Park, North Babylon, Patchogue, Plainview, Port Jefferson, Riverhead, Rockville Centre, Syosset, Valley Stream and West Babylon. 

“We are proud to serve all active military members and veterans on Veterans Day,” Greg George, vice president of operations for Doherty Enterprises Inc., said in a news release. “We look forward to extending our gratitude in person.”