17 Restaurants Offering Discounts to Furloughed Federal Employees


January 14, 2019
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By Jackie Tran
By Jackie Tran

Several local bars and restaurants are offering discounts for affected federal employees.

With the longest government shutdown in US history in effect, federal employees across the country have been without pay or furloughed.

As a result, several local bars and restaurants are offering discounts for affected federal employees.

Here’s the list; let us know if you find another location to add to the list.

Blue Willow Restaurant & Gift Shop

2616 N. Campbell Ave.

https://www.facebook.com/bluewillow.tucson/photos/a.563934117078681/563934863745273/?type=3&theater

Furloughed federal employees can get a complementary coffee and select breakfast if they bring in their government-issued employee ID. The breakfast is a choice of either Two Eggs Any Style — served with toast and potatoes or tortilla and pinto beans — or their Cinnamon Roll Pancake topped with cream cheese icing.

Keep up with Blue Willow Tucson on Facebook.

Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery

https://www.facebook.com/ClairesCafeandArtGallery/posts/2271999116153050?__xts__[0]=68.ARDnfUbHvpjefKmTDh1kKFmZmGHLVZ1i7-eHoJq9apCN2FSSwHDjomNeGAZ-HhWxPg1DhmHhTDJufsipndAkLeZPwusB1WkrmRRuNlgTVDIUbOIoHPSP_0bXNLvnoxkeGkEhe4rj0bx9lUE6cY0y-B7vrF6jYUnaJEwdadxfXRjMjlYSItvuP_OLvM9MePke11KCisYD2eoWierkxYPpEDcCeQbKGIbUX61ubAy_l9nPKLyMzeEFP6dXnvI4SZ8gNApWHQaWrE3pz-tw8YLnnWktvKHhupB1c2XdGkGImqO_NbHOPkEWYw_RNmWKmh1fOzUUImg8IIAxCoo91iTkyw&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can eat for free at Claire’s — with the presentation of your government ID.

Keep up with Claire’s Cafe & Art Gallery on Facebook.

Coffee Times Drive-Thru

3401 E. Speedway Blvd.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BToxiwEBkIS/

Coffee Times Drive-Thru is giving furloughed government workers a free 16-oz coffee (hot or iced) if they come into the shop.

Keep up with Coffee Times Drive Thru on Facebook.

Diablo Burger

312 E. Congress St.

https://www.facebook.com/DiabloBurgerTucson/photos/a.712849708743287/2523035567724683/?type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCY26n5WW_5jWT4TsB7VdErDn1qVNQGG-Tg5ikBdNfKoa4atzho7w0BsaOmHVCG6qL7NzSsvOWYxQErV_qcX69mloggaJcc2Gcpn4yz-UAmmbBm1FBKnOIeHM__bPvwvvlhaKlr9OD9Xk9FxvEz-JJ_pxILoOb9OkaIlA8lSu65vNbJn5euW193-v8GxjDVzxxu2mngcKlypjsReksC7YudLvnC9XvKVApxyVVgnoS-XiwHb-d8YRGQotrU17RXO0YnAaHKB9WqlHvnyOQqs7O5ZBu6ipvtvBJlE87LVT561UDHyW6ClMxhuroVc1GI_NCOYoL8gC4KfMD32L6-GHTP8Q&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can bring in their government-issued employee ID for half-off draft beer and wine.

Keep up with Diablo Burger Tucson on Facebook.

Ghini’s French Caffe

1803 E. Prince Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/GhinisFrenchCaffe/photos/a.10151579209029247/10156240438949247/?type=3&theater

From now until the end of the government shutdown, Ghini’s is offering a bowl of their house-made Vegetable Soup or Chef’s Soup of the Day on the house if you bring and show your federally-issued government ID.

Keep up with Ghini’s French Caffe on Facebook.

Good Oak Bar

316 E. Congress St.

https://www.facebook.com/GoodOakBar/photos/a.360919337384061/1298796680262984/?type=3&theater

As a sister establishment to Diablo Burger, Good Oak Bar is offering the same discount. Furloughed federal employees can bring in their government-issued employee ID for half-off draft beer and wine.

Keep up with Good Oak Bar on Facebook.

Harvest on River

Unlike the government, Harvest on River is open and offering furloughed employees — with a federally issued ID — a bowl of soup and side salad on the house.

Keep up with Harvest on River on Facebook.

Hermosa Coffee Roasters

MSA Annex, 267 S. Avenida del Convento

https://www.facebook.com/HermosaCoffee/posts/2178429798854682?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCYeLTlrWSY27grgjI7zuRuq1-3f8tlJ_MHAcO9_fDzRAHgIZIAIF2tND4VyOyMF52e3yCRfsPm-2gevgKOXDeFEY5DTj4Q419EigU-mIwjhrLPcRv_R2yGOWlxtxKcax474rMu-6affSPTo_ABdaNPPjCOd_19ibHpoxNVUbq_GEpsY2M5Z63nt_zGXU39juOIYfyUbgP4twMFn3E96UQJpC7Yam0UlmLec4BthrBcT9Tw2sb1J9mHGafLD1l3I8hb1GrqkEEw07OS5bk8iASCLpLDSMYFdkL9-1WVj7kGf1SajoBt_Oh56jWEIEyBFmWrdf8pxZd_r4V80dWevw&__tn__=-R

No alcohol discount here, but furloughed federal employees can bring in their employee identification or badge for a free drip coffee.

Keep up with Hermosa Coffee Roasters on Facebook.

Hotel McCoy

720 W. Silverlake Rd.

From 6 – 10 a.m., as long as the government is shutdown, Hotel McCoy is offering breakfast to furloughed federal employees and their immediate families with the presentation of a federal ID.

Keep up with Hotel McCoy on Facebook.

Indian Twist

4660 E. Camp Lowell Dr.

Indian Twist is offering a free lunch buffet every day during the government shutdown for federal employees with a government issued ID.

Keep up with Indian Twist on Facebook.

The Parish

6453 N. Oracle Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/TheParishTucson/photos/a.228158650578979/2247019515359539/?type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARA5wf2FPoIXDwtLLAf2h44j3HprdV9_bosV81AFrRDev1YCDQcnlEO_FWg8FLhcJiB-gLGeyew2VFozvVHO6ZnuRtjYszKZp8dM0e73ne04LEBJWosgdL37GCESbAw2tXcqMr6qehuPCRjL6uMfn0Hx7scX83foaLDaJC_CuQvxycAjkoPN7oz8o1NAfW_1KLs3ZSdfQD1HztP3nMXtpeLF7pWySuywmgp1x-rY_7aChQl6YQtDoN6fg7SmHgu-SPCAl7Gu94JFUONDI09iAaqm8SxKCYo-rb-tQvGI8sEmqRlxhvku_5g34cEE5SZi3W6c4eE8kaOKdoAO9r5xQB-DnQ&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can bring in their government-issued employee ID for a bowl of Guedry’s Gumbo and Hushpuppies on the house.

Keep up with the Parish on Facebook.

Pastiche Modern Eatery

3025 N. Campbell Ave.

https://www.facebook.com/PasticheModernEatery/photos/a.505529139612733/1183925348439772/?type=3&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARDUpCn7PNLvDxNQLSEAT9QjhfI5cTY32zRghy78RQ8J4rwYNEygQxW5CQT5KARl3-3SqHTaHHseBAuJ1IlQSAYp2rD-3GjO1jwB7X9L0mmt8-EdrzImaIYlWuWNW-H1Zs7uvLuZIQrXomMUs_Sf3F2ILPAqaZB40FSGQJQbFEXSxmKT7qeyvNBPK3blR7O3Tfdtlj2-ihYneBRp3Ub2K5DuGUe_oW0tiuVE8gF0jnx8EHwUG4fw2mY4s8DPFmX0mqhck8PNRxHlfCRqDikKdEaIX2G7UBO-ivqMPSAbrvETmZ-h2miDegfjFWIF7uSyieP0kXZcPDZ_u3aUWGmXDsStEw&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can bring in their government-issued employee ID for the Pastiche Burger or Baked Mac & Cheese on the house.

Keep up with Pastiche Modern Eatery on Facebook.

Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria

2707 E. Broadway Blvd.

https://www.facebook.com/roccoslittlechicago/photos/a.621370817927086/2279784655419019/?type=3&theater

There you have it, folks.

Furloughed employees, stop by Rocco’s with your government ID and get a small thin cheese pizza on the house.

Keep up with Rocco’s Little Chicago Pizzeria on Facebook.

Saffron Indian Bistro

7607 N. Oracle Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/saffrontucson/posts/2032818760132814?__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARCAZvCZ-SupEssvs7HTKrA_oq5MuJQfV5HGi8Ige8AH9GDkQPV-G8RiJ63qrl1lniTXBzl_sZV6uN5YPFBPuL9RP_TMJixSWT8mNvqlWnKPoXPBObr5CbPy-PBv2DOM28fAueSxDwkkazCXKhdzSzYlkRY9skmASAFQoFFWwSs6pfWcXfS0xRtyW_NbhnVf8ZrY4BTsi7hzKZYNglern_fc24w0YtA2-pAKSaOGMn-yUhsNWqy05RFRbSE1hD5FWbJ4Uhza1Q-WR-RZ82O3YG_Zc-CLQN71yWDyU7EEgOVoCOzifVsd-9ilxG__3BupJWkngQOEidzIHYharaZN7g&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can visit Saffron for free access to the lunch buffet.

Keep up with Saffron Indian Bistro on Facebook.

Urban Pita

345 E. Congress St. Ste. 135

https://www.facebook.com/urbanpitaaz/photos/a.299984460378287/808264286216966/?type=3&theater

Furloughed federal employees can bring in their government-issued employee ID to receive a meal half off at Urban Pita.

Keep up with Urban Pita on Facebook.

Za’atar

2310 N. Country Club Rd.

https://www.facebook.com/zaatartucson/posts/763369250709059?__xts__[0]=68.ARC9KBY1SxkM8ilti7ZsKD7_KEz1BTtkA3j7YX5_L9ypYZOJfj_XeaOigmwDm8EOiwn4l51Irads-yw7jOYGpEhdYYy-DlI9sc-BFu7w0ZeQ-dP3fQyXDzKvMCUpTNYVrGvKj4SWDQ_BBfTdvtIBId38EQlUrnPDdGxkuL400lq95pF27Q8VZpp3zxs7biE7xS_yXN1U-ifUNfJVG9qNXYRm30Sk690LY_1Rcsqg2R-a9ILLlIVyHxJuq6H6YOoHuKRBPbul9IGB_gkpyzBG4Vm_gFdFYrLUE5CTqZNiYkIfxWrfP1gTYNH24kr6KwiZZfNa2tVzyQcjnETAAIw&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can eat for free at Za’atar. “That’s right FREE!!”

Keep up with Za’atar on Facebook.

Zinman’s Food Shop

111 W. Fourth St.

https://www.facebook.com/permalink.php?story_fbid=2409978999031114&id=960641563964872&__xts__%5B0%5D=68.ARAjpWYXm4a6lQT3-GeidQj9dJx02iq0uD10IZl34HkevyZVzu7cTpbs5b5Yb3V-_n4aKd6WdNOC16pJOhPp0RBJoKa5Esacf0pXnKyNwWdYuzw80gCqF8CYYP6nO3rpkk8yNElkjsqCGtzqhKB3UYmQh_r5gdOBqprSlR3YRlE8mJrjrANE1285b_WVqbY-QOe4rjALxxCbN3ysvaniEn4ZqBK9aSY8q5e-JhjK5KSKWW1UdO5YMpn8LSTIqi-cgaOz52DpypOdbJ0xaJFVuNomSliUuYByqmElDurjKu-dJ6NRyAsEa9VV0j8rIKBxAamfNWdx6ISiNzZaS-t4qp0HJw&__tn__=-R

Furloughed federal employees can eat for free at Zinman’s; just ask.

Keep up with Zinman’s Food Shop on Facebook.

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Jackie Tran is a Tucson-based food writer, photographer, culinary educator, and owner-chef of the food truck Tran’s Fats. Although he is best known locally for his work for Tucson Foodie, his work has also appeared in publications such as Bon...

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