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An employee discount program is here! Individuals who work at one of these four institutions: University of Cincinnati, UC Health, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and the Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, now qualify for this exclusive offer. Receive a discount at any of the 20+ participating businesses by simply showing an employee badge at check out. Most discounts require showing an employee badge in the restaurant or store, and some are online codes.


Food/Drink:

The Upside Brew

Enjoy 15% off your entire order or take advantage of the early bird discount, 25% off 7-8 am Monday-Friday. Discount applies in the coffee shop by showing an employee badge.

Good Plates Eatery

Enjoy a free cookie or a rice krispie treat with the purchase of any sandwich or bowl. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

Habanero Latin American Fare

Enjoy a free order of house-made chips and salsa with the purchase of any entree. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

Adriatico's

Enjoy half-off appetizers Monday-Friday from 3-6 pm. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

Domino's Pizza on Short Vine

Enjoy 20% off the menu price on any order. Discount applies in-store by showing an employee badge. For event orders, enjoy one topping pizzas for only $8.

Flatiron Café

Enjoy 10% off your entire order. Discount applies in the coffee shop/bar by showing an employee badge.

Gaslight Bar & Grill

Enjoy 10% off burgers and veggie burgers. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

Ludlow Garage

Enjoy 10% off burgers and veggie burgers. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

Smoothie King

Enjoy a BOGO-free smoothie or $1 off a medium smoothie. Discount applies in the smoothie shop by showing an employee badge.

Chicago Gyros and Dogs

Enjoy 15% off your entire order or a free drink with the purchase of any sandwich. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

The Whole Bowl

Enjoy a 10% discount on a catering order of $75 or more. Discount applies online. Please note that catering orders require a 12-hour lead time, and orders must be placed HERE. Enter discount code based on your employer; University of Cincinnati: UC10CATER, UC Health: UCH10CATER, TriHealth: TH10CATER, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center: CCHMC10CATER, Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden: CZBG10CATER. Please see website for other terms and conditions.

Saturday Morning Vibes Cereal Bar

Enjoy 10% off your entire order. Discount applies in the restaurant by showing an employee badge.

The Sweet Place Bakery

Enjoy 15% off your entire order of $10 or more. Discount applies in the bakery by showing an employee badge. This offer can’t be combined with any other discounts.


Shopping:

Pause

Enjoy 10% off $15 or more. Exclusions apply (such as but not limited to custom jewelry, custom candles, and other limited-edition merchandise). Discount applies in the shop by showing an employee badge.

Cincinnati Healing Arts

Enjoy $5 off for every $25 spent on retail. Discount applies in the shop by showing an employee badge.

Plaza Artist Materials

Enjoy best pricing by signing up for the free Plaza Savings Card program in-store.

Bishops

Enjoy 10% off one cut or one color. Discount applies in the shop by showing an employee badge.

Fitness:

World Peace Yoga

Enjoy a free month of yoga HERE including 30 days of unlimited classes (mindfulness practices such as meditation, yoga basics, vinyasa flow, and yin-restorative yoga) offered in the studio and online. Enjoy 25% off any one of the class packs after one month free HERE by using the discount code: uptown25.

Entertainment:

Bogart’s

Enjoy a ticket without the fees (save $3 per ticket) by visiting Bogart’s on-site box office (open on Wednesdays and Fridays from 12-5pm). Discount applies at the box office by showing an employee badge. If you love live music and supporting local entertainment venues like Bogart’s, click HERE to be added to Bogart’s Friends & Family list (the list is for certain shows only and is usually sent out the week of the show). Offers are valid in advance, no discounting on day of show.

Esquire Theatre

Enjoy a BOGO free ticket with the purchase of one ticket. Discount applies at the box office by showing an employee badge. Not valid for special engagements, Friday & Saturday evenings or holidays.

Clifton Cultural Arts Center

Receive a Buy One, Get One Free discount on Sunset Salons tickets by using code UPTOWNPERK online or by showing an employee badge at the CCAC Box Office. Enjoy 10% off tuition for any of CCACMakes classes HERE by using the discount code: UPTOWNBIZ.

Stay:

The Graduate Cincinnati

Enjoy a #staycation in Uptown with 15% off the best available rate, subject to blackout dates. Click HERE and use discount code: NEGNEIGH.

Comfort Suites Cincinnati University-Downtown

Enjoy a #staycation in Uptown with a $99 a night (taxes not included) rate for one room. All rates are available Sunday through Thursday only and are subject to blackout dates. Discount applies at the front desk of the hotel by showing an employee badge.

Hampton Inn & Suites Cincinnati/Uptown-University Area

Enjoy a #staycation in Uptown with 10% off the best available rate. All rates are available Sunday through Thursday only and are subject to blackout dates. Click HERE and use Special Rates-Corporate Account code: 0003373612.