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How to Get $300+ Worth of Free Stuff at Rad Bay Area Restaurants

Updated: Mar 16, 2023 09:02
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I am extremely excited to announce the release of The Delicious Card! Delicious cardholders get awesome deals at over 37 delectable Bay Area eateries! Membership is a great way to explore new places, support local businesses, AND support local journalism. And all you gotta do is join the Broke-Ass Stuart Patreon for $10 a month or more!

Here’s the skinny:

– Become a member of the Broke-Ass Stuart Patreon for $10 a month or more.

– We will mail you a card that gets you dope deals at 37 awesome Bay Area restaurants.

– Use the card as often as you’d like to get over $300 of worth of free stuff at awesome local spots.

– You’ll also get other rad Patreon perks like me sending you strange postcards throughout the the year.

– You’ll be supporting local businesses and local journalism at the same time!

– We will be continually adding more eateries to the list as time goes on. The goal is to soon have at least 100!

If you’re a restaurant owner who wants to be on the card email me at Stuart@BrokeAssStuart.com

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CLICK THE LINKS BELOW TO SEE ALL THE DELICIOUS DEALS!

San Francisco

7 Mile House
Adam’s Grub Truck
All Good Pizza
Asiento
Azucar
Cafe Alma
Cafe Seventy 8
Deli Board
The Detour
DNA Pizza
Don Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant
Donaji
The Dorian
Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack
Fox and Lion Bread
Kasa
Kennedy’s Irish Pub & Curry House
Kitava
La Mediterranee Noe
Lazlo
Manny’s
Mission Bowling Club
Palm House
Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen
RT Rotisserie
Shlap Muan
Sunset Squares Pizza
Tato
Uncle Boy’s
Unexpected Era Cafe
Urban Putt
Willkommen
Zero Zero

Daly City

Creator

South San Francisco

Love Burn

Campbell

Brew City Grill

San Jose 

Uncle John’s Pancake House

THE DEALS


SAN FRANCISCO


7 MILE HOUSE

The Deal: Free garlic or sweet potato fries with a $20 minimum purchase.

Address: 2800 Bayshore Blvd @ Geneva Ave.

About: Established in 1858, the historic 7 Mile House is an award-winning, family and dog-friendly restaurant, sports bar, and live music venue, serving up a unique mix of homestyle Italian/American/Filipino food. Located in the San Francisco/Bay Area for 160 years, 7 Mile House is the only mile house left standing in its original location. From its rebel days in the 1800s, to a trucker/biker hangout, and an infamous sports gambling joint in the 80s, 7 Mile House has a colorful history. Today, they are the most popular restaurant and bar in the neighborhood boasting great food, drinks, sports via satellite, and live entertainment six nights a week.

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ADAM’S GRUB TRUCK

The Deal: Free small side of French fries or waffle fries when you order a pair of our delicious sliders.

Address: Inside Spark Social SF, food truck park – 601 Mission Bay Blvd btw 4th St & 5th Sts.

About: Adam’s Grub Truck has been serving delicious Asian Fusion Comfort Food to the Bay Area for over a decade. From our classic Falkor to our infamous Kraken, we are proud to be dishing out hearty sandwiches and mouth-watering meals to satisfy any hunger.

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ALL GOOD PIZZA

The Deal: A free house made lemonade with purchase of a pizza.

Address: 1605 Jerrold Ave. @ 3rd St.

About: Founded in 2010, All Good Pizza was created to provide the Bayview district and beyond with a fresh lunch option utilizing the tremendous food resources of the area. Everything is sourced locally including organic produce, meat from Molinari Salami and Evergood Sausage Company, bread from Crepe and Brioche, and flour from Giusto’s. Located in a 7,000 sq ft sunny beer garden, All Good Pizza is an excellent family and pet friendly location for Neapolitan pizza, grilled paninins, fresh salad and beer and wine.

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ASIENTO

The Deal: Free chef’s choice appetizer with purchase of two drinks. Usually Hummus or Vegan Tofu Bites. On Tuesdays it can be a third taco with purchase of two tacos if you prefer.

Address: 2730 21st St. @ Bryant St.

About: Welcome to your local neighborhood bar! Asiento has a warm, friendly vibe that’s perfect for an after work drink or as the start of a night out (and you may end up staying all night!). Featuring a sound system by JK Sound and a bar friendly San Francisco Tapas Menu, this is the perfect place for groups that want to get together for drinks and/or food, without the restaurant commitment. With live local DJs, board games and food until late, Asiento is one cool place you will want to visit.

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AZUCAR

The Deal: Free order of House Made Corn Chips and Salsa Fresca or Escabeche (House Pickled Veggies) and Corn Chips when you purchase a regular priced pitcher of margaritas.

Address: 299 9th St. @ Folsom St.

About: In 2011, Jon opened the Azúcar Lounge with the dream of bringing the unique flavors of Mexico to SOMA. A few years later, Jose joined our team  and today, they’re making authentic connections and delicious cocktails with everyone they meet. These relationships keep our regulars coming back time after time. With over 300 varieties of agave distillates at our disposal, there’s always something new to experience. We focus on high-quality, small, family brands where the people making the tequilas and mezcals are also the distillery owners or partners in the business. In the true spirit of San Francisco, everyone is always welcome at our bar. So come on down and bring your friends — whether you’re here for a drink after work or are renting out our whole venue, we’ll always be eager to share our delicious food and cocktails with you.

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CAFE ALMA

The Deal: Free drip coffee with salad or panini purchase.

Address: 888 Innes Ave. @ Griffith St.

About: Cafe Alma was created to serve the expanding community of India Basin. Located in a 5,000 sq ft warehouse, Cafe Alma is a community centric cafe that serves fresh food, beer, wine, and acts as an incubator for community businesses. Cafe Alma regularly hosts pop up dinners, events, community markets, meetings, movie nights, and local entertainment.

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CAFE SEVENTY 8

The Deal: Free 16 oz coffee (iced or hot) with purchase of sandwich or salad.

Address: 78 29th St. @ Tiffany Ave.

About: Open since 2008, Cafe Seventy8 is a true neighborhood cafe. Our menu offers coffee & espresso drinks, bagels, breakfast sandwiches, signature lunch sandwiches, and salads. Massive windows & a parklet keep it breezy. Omnivore & herbivore friendly, queer & family owned, kids welcome!

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DELI BOARD

The Deal: One free bag of chips with purchase of a sangwich (one per customer)

Address: 1058 Folsom Street @ Russ St.

About: Deli board is a specialty sandwich shop located in the heart of SoMa. Deli board has earned a reputation of quality, consistency, and integrity. Salads, sandwiches, and house made soups round off the menu.  You can’t go wrong with any of their sandwiches. They are too die for.

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THE DETOUR

The Deal: A free side of Tasty Tots when you buy 2 drinks (7 dollars each minimum).

Address: 2200A Market St. @ 15th St.

About: The Detour brings to you a re-imagined version of the neighborhood arcade and interactive space. Quality drinks, comforting bites, a curated mix of games — both classic and new — all come together in a playfully warm industrial space.

The Detour offers a wide variety of experiences under one roof.  We have a weekly lineup of events that include:  Board Game Night, Drag Bingo, Trivia, viewing parties and much more!  The Detour will be defined as San Francisco’s neighborhood all-in-one stop for drinks, food and fun! Come for one, stay for all.  Let’s play!

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DNA PIZZA

The Deal: Free small deep fried side (tots, chicken nuggets, fried mozzarellas, etc) when you buy two slices.

Address: 371 11th St. btw Folsom & Harrison Sts.

About: DNA Pizza specializes in authentic New York-style thin crust pizza, by the slice or the whole pie. Vegetarian and vegan slices are always available, and gluten-free crust is available on request.  We are located right next door to the world famous DNA Lounge nightclub. Join us before or after your night of clubbing, for happy hour, or come hang out and watch our massive collection of music videos!

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DON RAMON’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT

The Deal: A free guacamole appetizer with purchase of an entree.

Address: 225 11th St. btwHoward & Kissling Sts.

About: Don Ramon’s Mexican Restaurant is a family owned business in San Francisco located in the SOMA district. Don Ramon’s has been serving authentic flavors from Ayulta, Jalisco to its local and visiting clientele since 1982. Ramon and Guadalupe Ramirez brought the appreciation for ingredients, traditions and techniques of Mexican cooking. Beautiful imported red tile from Mexico and a classic neon sign adorn the exterior while inside you can find Leo, Lucy, and Nati Ramirez providing a hospitable dining experience. In 2020 the San Francisco Small Business Commission recognized Don Ramon’s as an asset and vital part of the community by bestowing it as a Legacy Business.

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DONAJI

The Deal: 15% off your bill

Address: 3161 24th btw S Van Ness Ave. and Shotwell St.

About: Oaxacan Chef Isai Cuevas is Cooking up his Favorites in the Mission. 24th and Shotwell to be Exact. Come in and Soak up the Oaxacan Vibes with an Order of Mole Negro Enchiladas or His Specialty – Tamales in 5 different Flavors. Fast Casual dining Open from Wednesday thru Sunday Brunch & Lunch 9am-3pm.

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THE DORIAN

The Deal: Free order of truffle fries with purchase of a dozen oysters

Address: 2001 Chestnut Street @ Fillmore St.

About: The Dorian is an ode to a bygone era, a modern day parlor for the bohemians, libertines and free thinkers among us. Offering fresh provisions and fine whiskey, The Dorian is the quintessential destination to enjoy good times for good times sake. Our menu draws from San Francisco’s rich culinary history, taking the liberty to explore and re-invent nostalgic favorites and concoct new dishes alike. Our beverage program treads a bohemian path, borrowing from the past and dreaming up new ways to have fun through libations. We couple this with an extensive list of over 120 whiskeys from around the world.

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EMMY’S SPAGHETTI SHACK

The Deal: Complimentary Small Garlic Bread with order of an Entree!

Address: 3230 Mission St, San Francisco btw Valencia & 29th Sts.

About: Emmy’s Spaghetti Shack is so delicious! Large portions of steaming Spaghetti, huge Meatballs, and craft cocktails What could be better?! Make a Reservation on weekends as it gets busy!

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FOX AND LION BREAD

The Deal: Free Small house salad with any medium or large pizza.

Address: 5273 3rd St. btw Van Dyke & Underwood Aves.

About: Fox and Lion Bread is a unique bakery/cafe/restaurant in the Bayview district of San Francisco. They bake all their own breads, pastries and pizzas with organic flours and high quality ingredients. They also have local coffee from Proyecto Diaz, great beers, and natural wines and ciders. They’re open for lunch Monday through Saturday as well as Pizza nights Friday and Saturday until 9pm.

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KASA INDIAN EATERY

The Deal: Order any two tacos for $2.50 each and your third taco is free! Taco Filling options are Chicken Tikka Masala, Lamb Curry, Chicken Tikka, Gobi (cauliflower), Karahi Paneer (cheese & peppers) & Keema (turkey).

Address: Castro – 4001 18th St @ Noe St. | Polk Gulch – 1356 Polk St @ Pine St.

About: Kasa offers up ‘Vibrant Indian Flavors’. We think great food can be affordable and quick. We pride ourselves on serving delicious and healthy meals in a fun, casual environment, and at reasonable prices. Right down to every chutney, hot sauce or morsel of cardamom-scented rice, our food bursts with flavor & color.

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KENNEDY’S IRISH PUB & CURRY HOUSE

The Deal: Free order of samosas when you order two entrees

Address: 1040 Columbus Ave. btw Taylor & Francisco Sts.

About: An Indian curry house smack dab in the middle of an Irish pub? Of course! Kennedy’s Irish Pub & Curry House is legendary to anyone who has bopped around the bars of North Beach and the Fisherman’s Wharf. With great food, cold pints, and lots of games, it has a little something for everyone.

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KITAVA

The Deal: Free Brussels Sprouts Small Plate with a Signature Bowl purchase. Valid only at Kitava’s 16th & Mission location in San Francisco

Address: 2011 Mission St. @ 16th St.

About: Kitava is a fast casual restaurant serving real food everyone can enjoy. We use health-promoting ingredients sourced from trustworthy vendors to create delicious and approachable meals that appeal to a variety of tastes and preferences. Our menu features comforting dishes that are also good for you, allowing everyone access to a nourishing meal without compromise. Providing greater access to nourishing meals is why we converted a former McDonald’s into an oasis for real food near 16th & Mission! We envision a food system that supports healthy people and communities by default, and believe we shouldn’t have to choose between enjoying a great meal, supporting good health, and doing what’s right for the world.

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LA MEDITERRANEE NOE

The Deal: Free Moroccan Mint Tea with purchase of entree.

Address: 288 Noe St. @ Market St.

About: Since 1981, La Mediterranee, in the heart of the Castro District, has been serving award winning Mid-East and Mediterranean dishes to locals and visitors alike.  Voted “Best Mediterranean Restaurant” in the SF Weekly Readers Poll 2021, locals come for the delicious food, reasonable prices, and always friendly service!

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LAZLO

The Deal: Get four free oysters when you buy any two cocktails.

Address: 2526 Mission St. btw 21st & 22nd Sts.

About: Escape into Laszlo; a bar with avant-garde cocktails, the full foreign cinema menu, advanced sound system and a vast vinyl collection. Laszlo is an ideal setting for happy hour gatherings or for cocktails after supper.

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Manny’s

The Deal: One free coffee refill when you buy a cup of coffee.

Address: 3092 16th St. @ Valencia St.

About: Manny’s is a civic engagement space that host events to help engage the community in politics, social justice, and civic life. While doing all this we also serve delicious food from our amazing non-profit kitchen Farming Hope who has a 12 week training program for individuals who have been incarcerated or homeless. In the morning we serve high quality ritual coffee and at night we are a bar serving beer, wine and lo-fi cocktails.

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MISSION BOWLING CLUB

The Deal: 25% off lane rental when bowling.

Address: 3176 17th St. btw South Van Ness Ave. & Shotwell St.

About: Connection | Community | Celebration. We’ve set out to create an intimate, friendly bowling alley – plus amazing food. The team abides by the belief that a friendly smile, laughter, and comfortable space are non-negotiables for any gathering. Proudly calling the Mission District home since 2012, MBC supports local organizations and underserved communities in San Francisco. Each month, a portion of sales from select dinner and brunch menu items is donated to a non-profit within the community that reflects the beliefs and values of the team.

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PALM HOUSE

The Deal: Free Smashed Avocado with purchase of a punch bowl.

Address: 2032 Union St btw Webster & Buchanan Sts.

About: Palm House is the staycation destination of San Francisco serving tropical food and vacation drinks.
Housed in the original 1854 dairy farmhouse where Cow Hollow derives its name and situated behind the second oldest palm tree in San Francisco, Palm House evokes a bygone era of tropical leisure. Palm House invites you to experience its bold flavors, tropical eats, quixotic drinks, and humble service in the spirit of the old adage, “It’s happy hour somewhere.”

Our menus tap the spice trail, heat, and vibe of the tropics while maintaining a California point of view. Anywhere there’s a palm tree is fair sights for our culinary adventures. Our beverage program is a playful exploration of vacation-inspired cocktails designed to transport you to the beach.

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PICA PICA AREPA KITCHEN

The Deal: Free side of yuca fries when you buy an arepa.

Address: 401 Valencia St. @ 15th St.

About: Pica Pica Arepa Kitchen is a family owned, scratch kitchen serving Venezuelan arepas – a grilled corn pocket stuffed with slow-cooked fillings (shredded beef, pulled pork, sweet plantains, grilled tofu, black beans). Our layers of sweet, savory and spicy flavors are unique to our heritage. Our menu is 100% gluten free, naturally so.

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RT ROTISSERIE

The Deal: Free frozen yogurt when you purchase any rotisserie item (or a sandwich) and a marketplace side.

Address: Hayes Valley –  101 Oak St. @ Franklin St. | Western Addition – 302 Broderick @ Oak St.

About: From the Rich Table team in San Francisco, RT Rotisserie puts a casual, counter-service spin on Rotisserie Chicken & New American sides, like Whole-Roasted Cauliflower, Brussels Sprout Caesar, Umami Fries, Fat Rice and many more.

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SHLAP MUAN

The Deal: Receive +2 extra wings free with the purchase of any meal from Shall Muan during normal opening hours. Redeemable only in our SF location in the Crocker Galleria.

Address: 50 Post St., 3rd Floor in the Crocker Galleria

About: Shlap Muan is the literal Cambodian word for chicken wings. We focus on making wings the best that we can make it. We’re always striving for crispy, crunchy, juicy and never too oily. We were recently rated as one of the best fried chicken places in The Bay Area by the SF Chronicle! Come try one of our original and made in house, Cambodian inspired sauces and seasonings.  Enjoy!

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SUNSET SQUARES PIZZA

The Deal: 10% off your check – available at all Sunset Squares locations.

Address: Mid Market – 59 9th St. btw Market & Mission Sts. | Western Addition – 553 Divisadero St. btw Hayes & Fell Sts.

About: Sunset Squares Pizza all started with family, in our home in the Outer Sunset, San Francisco, CA.
My two daughters Maya, Milla, & I (Chef Dennis Lee of Namu) began making pizzas at home for our friends and family in the spring of 2020. We explored sourdough, pizza, social media, and entrepreneurship. One gift pizza, led to another, and another, which eventually turned into a 1,000 pizzas, and thus Sunset Squares Pizza was born.

We’re now open to the public and are grateful to serve fresh, delicious, wonderful pizza as well as craft beer from local brewers. Our pizza is a 3 day cold fermented sourdough process using the best ingredients on earth. Our mid-market location also houses San Francisco’s first NFT Art gallery in addition to awesome pizza and beer.

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TATO

The Deal: Free agua fresca with any entree purchase.

Address: 4608 3rd St. @ McKinnon Ave.

About: At Tato, the food is fresh and modern and includes recipes from the owner’s family in Mexico that have been updated with a Northern California twist. The decor celebrates the bright colors of Mexican design and pottery and the backyard oasis provides a perfect spot to sip on fresh margaritas and specialty cocktails.

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UNCLE BOY’S

The Deal: Free order of fries when you buy 2 entrees or more.

Address: 245 Balboa St. btw 3rd & 4th Aves.

About: We are a hole in the wall, no frills, neighborhood restaurant in the Inner Richmond District close to many of San Francisco’s best attractions like Golden Gate Park and all that it offers. Everything we serve is cooked to order with fresh ingridients and we like to pride ourselves in providing quality customer service. We look forward to serving you!

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UNEXPECTED ERA CAFE

The Deal: Free cup of organic drip coffee when you buy our loaded breakfast bagel.

Address: 614 Polk St. @ Turk St.

About: Unexpected Era Cafe is a space that welcomes everyone that enjoys local photography, coffee, food and free prayers. We are a cafe that enjoys adding new food, pour over bean selection and photography as the seasons change throughout the year. Before opening the cafe, the owner of Unexpected Era was mainly occupied in freelance photography, the goal and the vision was to connect the love and passion of coffee, photography and faith. We wanted to create a space where everyone who walks in feels appreciated and build a community.

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URBAN PUTT

The Deal: Free Garlic Fries (available only with this promotion) with any order of sliders!

Address: 1096 S Van Ness Ave. @ 22nd St.

About: Urban Putt is a one-of-a-kind San Francisco experience, located in the heart of the Mission. Early in the day, we are a wonderful family destination; after 8pm we switch to 21+ and become the perfect place for date night and celebrations. We offer an out-of-this-world 14-hole mini-golf course, full bar with craft cocktails and local brews, and a restaurant with SF-class food. Open Tuesday through Sunday, starting at 4pm weekdays and 11am weekends, we also feature a custom photobooth, arcade games, and a fortune teller (coming soon!). It’s all the entertainment, eats and drinks you’ll need for a memorable afternoon or night out.

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WILLKOMMEN

The Deal: Four “SF Style” Sandwiches (choice of sausage) and a Black Hammer Pitcher (64oz) for only $49

Address:2198 Market St. @ Sanchez

About: We’ve brought the outdoors in to San Francisco’s only indoor, sun-drenched beer garden, complete with living wall, 14′ maple trees, sausages and German-style cuisine by Rosamunde and beer by Black Hammer Brewing.

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ZERO ZERO

The Deal: Free chocolate soft serve made with local Double 8 Dairy water buffalo milk, served with a side sip of Averna Amaro, when you spend $30 or more.

Address: 825 Folsom St. btw 4th & 5th Sts.

About: Serving some of the city’s best pizza since 2010, Zero Zero is a destination for delicious, ingredient-driven Calipolitan fare. Wood-fired pizza, housemade pasta, and original dishes like Chef Bruce Hill’s stoner garlic bread make this Michelin-recommended Soma spot an appetizing choice for all. Enjoy specialty cocktails, a full bar, and local and Italian wines with your feast of Italian-born, California-bred cuisine.

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DALY CITY


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CREATOR

The Deal: Free side with a burger purchase. Our menu features a variety of local Chef collaborations and Creator-designed burgers. A sampling of current sides include: French Fries; Mixed Greens Salad with organic spring mix and house vinaigrette; Fried Cauliflower & Romanesco; Roasted Winter Squash Salad. See our menu for seasonal side selections.

Address: Westlake Shopping Center, 514 Westlake, Daly City, CA 94015. Nearby: Fort Funston, Lake Merced

About: Creator’s restaurant serves burgers ground fresh to order & patties aligned to your bite by robots. Read all about it in BAS Managing Editor Alex Mak’s article: I Ate The New Robot Burger in SF, and it Surprised Me.

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SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO


LOVE BURN

The Deal: 1 free side with the purchase of 1 fried chicken sandwich (sides available: Seasoned French Fries, Mac Salad, Creamy Coleslaw).

Address: Inside Hometown Bowl – 130 Northwood Street btw S Spruce Ave. & Alida Way

About: Inspired by the Nashville Hot trend, they decided to take an international approach with a unique spice blend to create the hottest chicken sandwich in the Bay Area.  From a basic Level 0 to the “leave-you-on-the-floor” Level 4, they have something for all hot lovers far and wide.

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CAMPBELL


BREW CITY GRILL

The Deal: 25% off your entire bill

Address: 651 W Hamilton Ave Suite 1070 @ Daryl Dr.

About: Elevated classic pub food with 24 local rotating tap beers.

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SAN JOSE


UNCLE JOHN’S PANCAKE HOUSE

The Deal: 25% off your entire bill

Address: 1205 The Alameda btw Martin & Hanchett Aves.

About: We brought a decades-old favorite back to life and we serve a modern twist on American diner classics.

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Stuart Schuffman, aka Broke-Ass Stuart, is a travel writer, poet, TV host, activist, and general shit-stirrer. His website BrokeAssStuart.com is one of the most influential arts & culture sites in the San Francisco Bay Area and his freelance writing has been featured in Lonely Planet, Conde Nast Traveler, The Bold Italic, Geek.com and too many other outlets to remember. His weekly column, Broke-Ass City, appears every other Thursday in the San Francisco Examiner. Stuart’s writing has been translated into four languages. In 2011 Stuart created and hosted the travel show Young, Broke, and Beautiful on IFC and in 2015 he ran for Mayor of San Francisco and got nearly 20k votes.

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