Teacher Appreciation Week: Food & Drink Specials in Tucson

Teacher Appreciation Week begins Monday, May 6!

This tradition dates back to 1953 when Eleanor Roosevelt successfully advocated for a dedicated day to honor and acknowledge the invaluable contributions of educators. In 1984, the National Parent Teacher Association took it a step further by designating the entire first week of May as Teacher Appreciation Week.

Here in Tucson, restaurants and other businesses are offering deals to teachers — some specials are happening on multiple days while others are on a specific date.

We’ll keep adding to this list as we find more deals! Heads up: bring along your educational staff ID just in case businesses ask for it.

Al Gusto Coffee Company

Multiple Locations

The popular coffee shop on wheels is stopping by multiple schools this week to serve coffee to teachers (some of these gatherings are private for the school staff while others are open to the public).

Here’s this week’s schedule:

• Tuesday, May 7 from 7 – 9 a.m. – Roadrunner Elementary (Private), 16651 W. Calle Carmela
• Tuesday, May 7 from 10 – 11 a.m. – Impact Marana (Private), 7800 N. Schisler Dr.
• Wednesday, May 8 from 7 – 9 a.m. – Estes Elementary, 11280 W. Grier Rd.
• Wednesday, May 8 from 12:45 – 3 p.m. – Private Event at 531 E. Elliot Rd. in Chandler, Arizona
• Thursday, May 9 from 7 – 8:30 a.m. – Mountain Vista School, 2618 W. El Paseo
• Friday, May 10 from 7 – 11 a.m. – Legacy Traditional School, 3500 W. Cortaro Farms Rd.
• Sunday, May 11 from 8 a.m. – noon – Pantano Church, 1755 S. Houghton Rd.

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Barrio Brewing Company

5285 E. Broadway Blvd.

The downtown brewery is hosting a Teacher Appreciation Happy Hour from 4:30 – 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 9. All teachers can get one free drink and an appetizer! They’ll also have additional Happy Hour specials.

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Cuppa GoGo

4877 E. Speedway Blvd.

Beginning Tuesday, May 7, Cuppa GoGo is offering buy-one-get-one regular-sized drinks for all teachers and nurses.

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Dedicated

4500 E. Speedway Blvd. #41

Let them know you’re a teacher by saying you “have their test scores” and you’ll get a free mini bundt cake from Monday, May 6 – Sunday, May 12.

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Eclectic Cafe

7053 E. Tanque Verde Rd.

“To show our appreciation we are offering teachers and nurses 20% off their dinner! Monday, May 6 through Friday, May 10 from 4 – 8 p.m., present your ID and receive a 20% discount on your meal (cannot be combined with other offers). Thank you for educating us and keeping us healthy!”

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Flora’s Market Run

2513 E. Sixth St. 

“In honor of National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re offering FREE coffee and 20% OFF your order! Offer ends May 12th.”

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Galaxy Theatres

100 S. Houghton Rd.

Teachers can score a free medium popcorn from Monday, May 6 – Saturday, May 11 (with a purchase of a movie ticket, of course).

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Jeremiah’s Italian Ice

7348 N. Oracle Rd.

On Tuesday, May 7, they’ll be offering a free small ice or gelati to all teachers. Just show ’em your educational staff ID to claim the offer.

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Mountain Mike’s Pizza

4362 N. Oracle Rd.

On Teacher Appreciation Day, Tuesday, May 7, guests can enjoy 15% off all pizzas with the code “TEACHER24.”

“Whether you’re a teacher looking to satisfy your pizza cravings or a parent looking to treat your kid’s favorite teacher, a pizza covered in edge-to-edge in Mountain Mike’s legendary crispy, curly pepperoni is an irresistible treat.”

From Thursday, May 9 to Sunday, May 12, Mountain Mike’s is also bringing back its Heart-Shaped Pizza for four days. Plus, the brand is sweetening the deal with $3 off any Heart-Shaped Pizza during this period exclusively through the Mountain Rewards app.

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Prep & Pastry

6450 E. Grant Rd. #160 • 2660 N. Campbell Ave.

“In honor of National Nurses Week and Teacher Appreciation Week, we’re offering FREE coffee and 20% OFF your order at all locations! Offer ends May 12th.”

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Sauce Pizza & Wine

5285 E. Broadway Blvd. • 6450 E. Grant Rd. • 2990 N. Campbell Ave. #110

“Enjoy 15% off as our heartfelt thanks.” This deal is valid until Saturday, May 11.

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