In the spirit of election season, local Austin businesses are doling out discounts and freebies to voters who can flaunt that all-important "I Voted" sticker. Whether you're thirsty for a beer or hankering for a pancake, holding onto your voting sticker could be your golden ticket to some savory perks or a buzz-worthy treat. As reported by Eater Austin, establishments like Austin Beerworks and Home Slice are among those offering such election day specials.
Despite the legalities that technically forbid using free food and drinks as an inducement for voting, restaurants and bars in Austin have found a clever workaround. Election laws are tight around these parts, but by making offers available to voters and non-voter alike, these local joints sit comfortably within the perimeters of the law. Eater Austin highlights that Austin Beerworks is offering a free beer on Election Day, and continues through early voting period, Home Slice is slicing up free pizza for those proudly sporting their voting stickers.
Meanwhile, over at FOX 7 Austin, it's not just about the meals and brews. A ride to the polls can be half the price, thanks to ride-sharing giant Uber's Election Day deal. They're cutting the cost of trips to polling places with a candidate emoji or an "I Voted" sticker by 50%. Indulgence comes sweet and cold at Amy’s Ice Creams, where voters can score a free crush’n, and at Central Machine Works, where of legal age can redeem a free beer. And it's not just about Election Day itself; discounts and free items are available now and will last through the election.
Civic duty in Austin comes sprinkled with tangible rewards this coming election. The Vegan Nom is dishing out free chips and queso to sticker-bearing customers while the Fika Table is shaving dollars off their buns. According to Eater Austin, dessert and coffee options are abundant, with Barrett’s Coffee offering a dose of caffeine via a free drip coffee or cold brew, and Mochinut joining in with a complimentary doughnut for those showing proof of voting through Election Day. These deals present a small token of appreciation for voter participation in an electoral season that's shaping up to be as charged as the espressos being handed out.
