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39 Summer In The City Spots To Eat, Drink & Save At

39 Summer In The City Spots To Eat, Drink & Save At

Jun 18, 20156 min read

Blue Kiwi Drink and Flower (Flickr/Pink Sherbet Photography)

Looking for things to do this summer while saving some cash? Tucson’s Summer In The City card is a great way to save oodles of cash all summer long.

Over 100 local organizations are participating in this year’s Summer In The City saver card program. The five-dollar pass gets you deals at many of Tucson’s great bars, restaurants, cafes, and more.

From coffee and tea to burgers and beer, below are all 39 food related spots to save at this season.

1702 Pizza

1702 E Speedway Blvd
Swiss Melt pizza with swiss cheese, salami, spinach, pepperoncini and drizzled beer mustard.
Swiss Melt pizza with swiss cheese, salami, spinach, pepperoncini and drizzled beer mustard.

Deal: 10% off Bottle Shop purchase.

For more information, visit 1702az.com.

Augustin Kitchen

100 S. Avenida Del Convento # 150
Huevos Rancheros at Agustin Kitchen
Huevos Rancheros at Agustin Kitchen

Deal: 10% off bill excludes other promotions.

For more information, visit agustinkitchen.com.

Alejandro’s Cafe

31 N. Scott Ave

Deal: Free Regular Drink with Purchase of a Combination Entree.

For more information, visit downtowntucson.org/locations/alejandros-cafe.

Blu, A Wine & Cheese Stop

100 S. Avenida del Convento
Charcuterie Plate from Blu, A Cheese Stop
Charcuterie Plate from Blu, A Cheese Stop

Deal: Wine Happy Hour, all day for cardholders and 10% off cheese boards.

For more information, visit bluarizona.com.

Borderlands Brewery

119 E. Toole Ave
Credit: Borderlands
Credit: Borderlands

Deal: 10% off total order excludes Cantina Club membership and keg purchases.

For more information, visit borderlandsbrewing.com.

Café 54

54 E. Pennington St.
Credit: Cafe 54
Credit: Cafe 54

Deal: 10% off all purchases.

For more information, visit cafe54.org.

Cafe a La C’art

150 N. Main Ave
Photo Credit: Cafe a La Cart
Photo Credit: Cafe a La Cart

Deal: 1/2 off wine by the glass (not combinable w/any other offer).

For more information, cafealacarttucson.com.

Cafe Milano

46 W. Congress St.
credit: Cafe Milano
credit: Cafe Milano

Deal: 10% off purchase.

For more information, visit allmenus.com/caffe-milano.

Cafe Passe

415 N. 4th Ave
Credit: Cafe Passe
Credit: Cafe Passe

Deal: 10% off any food order.

For more information, visit cafepasse.com.

Downtown Kitchen & Cocktails

135 S. 6th Ave
Downtown Kitchen Spring 2015
Downtown Kitchen Spring 2015

Deal: Free Dessert with purchase of entree. Limit one per cardholder per visit.

For more information, visit downtownkitchen.com.

El Charro Cafe

311 N. Court Ave.
Taco Pacifico de Camaron at El Charro
Taco Pacifico de Camaron at El Charro

Deal: Two for one lunch entree. Dine in only, orders from lunch menu. Excludes Carne Seca. (Mon-Fri).

For more information, visit elcharrocafe.com.

Elliott’s on Congress

135 E. Congress St.
credit: Elliott’s on Congress
credit: Elliott’s on Congress

Deal: 10% off food.

For more information, visit elliottsoncongress.com.

Empire Pizza & Pub

137 E. Congress St.
Pizza from Empire (Credit: Empire Pizza & Pub)
Pizza from Empire (Credit: Empire Pizza & Pub)

Deal: 10% off total food bill, excluding alcohol purchases.

For more information, visit empirepizzapub.com.

Ermanos Craft Beer & Wine Bar

220 N. 4th Ave
Credit: Ermanos
Credit: Ermanos

Deal: $1 off any draft beer or glass pour wine anytime. $1 off any lunch or dinner item. Limit one beverage + one food discount per visit.

For more information, visit ermanosbrew.com.

Epic Cafe

745 N. Fourth Ave
Credit: Epic Cafe
Credit: Epic Cafe

Deal: 20% off purchase, excludes cigarettes.

For more information, visit epiccafe.com.

Frog & Firkin

874 E University Blvd.
Credit: Credit: Frog an Firkin
Credit: Credit: Frog an Firkin

Deal: 1/2 off appetizers excluding wings.

For more information, visit frogandfirkin.com.

Gentle Ben’s

865 E University Blvd.
Credit: Gentle Ben's
Credit: Gentle Ben’s

Deal: 20% off all food purchases.

For more information, visit gentlebens.com.

Hub & Hub Ice Cream Factory

266 E. Congress St. • 245 E. Congress St.
Ice Cream from HUB Ice Cream Factory (Photo: HUB)
Ice Cream from HUB Ice Cream Factory (Photo: HUB)

Deal: $3 Ice Cream (25% discount).

For more information, visit hubdowntown.com.

IQ Fresh

UA Student Union

Student Union IQ Wrap

Deal: Buy 1 get 1 free, entrée or smoothie (equal or lesser value).

For more information, visit union.arizona.edu/dining/sumc/iq.

Johnny Gibson’s Downtown Market

11 S. Sixth Ave
credit: Johnny Gibson Downtown Market
credit: Johnny Gibson Downtown Market

Grand opening is coming soon.

Deal: Free Coffee with purchase of breakfast or free fountain drink with purchase of salad or sandwich.

For more information, visit gibsonsmarket.com.

La Cocina Restaurant

201 N. Court Ave
The Presidio Reuben at La Cocina (Credit: La Cocina)
The Presidio Reuben at La Cocina (Credit: La Cocina)

Deal: Complimentary glass of house wine with a $12 minimum purchase, non alcoholic options available.

For more information, visit lacocinatucson.com.

Maynards Market

400 N. Toole Ave
Hummus & Vegetable Sandwich at Maynards Market
Hummus & Vegetable Sandwich at Maynards Market

Deal: Buy two cookies and we’ll make it an ice cream sandwich. Choice of chocolate or vanilla.

For more information, visit maynardstucson.com.

Nook

One E. Congress St.

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Deal: 10% off total.

For more information, visit nookdowntown.com.

On A Roll Sushi

63 E. Congress St.
Veggie Roll at Sushi Garden in Tucson (Photo Credit: Sushi Garden)
Veggie Roll at Sushi Garden in Tucson (Photo Credit: Sushi Garden)

Deal: 10% off regular priced meal. Cannot be combined with happy hour or any other offers.

For more information, visit onarollsushi.com.

On Deck Deli

UA Student Union
Student Union On Deck Deli
A student orders from the On Deck Deli

Deal: $6.00 gourmet box lunch. Choice of sandwich, side, dessert and 24 oz. beverage. (30% savings).

For more information, visit union.arizona.edu/dining/sumc/ondeck.

Pasco Kitchen & Lounge

820 E. University Blvd.
Chicken & Veggie Flatbread from Pasco
Chicken & Veggie Flatbread from Pasco

Deal: Taco and a beer for $5.

For more information, visit pascokitchen.com.

Pie Bird Bakery & Cafe

177 N. Church Ave
Pitaya Bowl at Pie Bird Bakery & Cafe
Pitaya Bowl at Pie Bird Bakery & Cafe

Deal: 10% off total purchase.

For more information, visit piebirdbakeryandcafe.com.

Pinkberry

UA Student Union
Credit: UA Pinkberry
Credit: UA Pinkberry

Deal: Buy 1 get 1 free (equal or lesser value). Good thru the month of June only. (Closed in July and August.)

For more information, visit union.arizona.edu/dining/sumc/pinkberry.

Playground

278 E. Congress St.
Veggie Nachos at Playground Bar & Lounge
Veggie Nachos at Playground Bar & Lounge

Deal: $3 well cocktails & non alcoholic drinks Sun – Thurs. Limit 4 per cardholder, per visit please.

For more information, visit playgroundtucson.com.

Pueblo Vida Brewing Company

115 E. Broadway Blvd.
Credit: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company
Credit: Pueblo Vida Brewing Company

Deal: 10% off purchase. Excludes merchandise.

For more information, visit pueblovidabrewing.com.

R Bar

350 E. Congress St., #110 on Herbert Alley
Credit: R Bar
Credit: R Bar

Deal: $1 off all drafts and well drinks.

For more information, visit rbartucson.com.

Rae’s Place Market

25 N. Stone Ave

Raes Place

Deal: 15% off salad and/or breakfast bar.

For more information, visit raesplace.net.

Reilly Craft Pizza + Drink

101 E. Pennington St.
Credit: Reily Craft Pizza
Credit: Reily Craft Pizza

Deal: 10% off entire purchase.

For more information, visit reillypizza.com.

Revolutionary Grounds

606 N 4th Ave.
Mug o' Joe at Revolutionary Grounds
Mug o’ Joe at Revolutionary Grounds

Deal: 20% off food and drink order.

For more information, visit revolutionarygroundsonline.com.

Street Taco and Beer Co.

58 W. Congress St.
Tacos at Street Taco + Beer
Tacos at Street Taco + Beer

Deal: 10% off your order.

For more information, visit facebook.com/Streetoncongress.

Sonoran Sno-Cones

100 S Avenida Del Convento #180
Credit: Sonoran Snowcones
Credit: Sonoran Snowcones

Deal: 10% off Snowcones.

For more information, visit sonoransnocones.com.

Sparkroot

245 E. Congress St.
Gibraltar at Sparkroot
Gibraltar at Sparkroot

Deal: 10% off your order.

For more information, visit sparkroot.com.

Thunder Canyon Brewery

220 E. Broadway Blvd.
Credit: Thunder Canyon Brewery
Credit: Thunder Canyon Brewery

Deal: Half off regular priced TCB beers, well drinks, soft drinks and wine.

For more information, visit thundercanyonbrewery.com.

Wilko

943 E. University Blvd.
Credit: Wilko
Credit: Wilko

Deal: Mon-Fri 10% off Breakfast 8am-11am, Sat. and Sun. 10% off brunch 8am-2pm.

For more information, visit barwilko.com.

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Sarah Pelfini

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Sarah Pelfini is Tucson Foodie's 2015 summer intern. She is currently studying journalism and Chinese at the University of Arizona.

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