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SEPTEMBER 2021 www.RideMETRO.org/RiderRewards YOU RIDE YOU GET REWARDED RIDER REWARDS IS METRO'S CUSTOMER APPRECIATION PROGRAM THAT PROVIDES METRO RIDERS UNIQUE OFFERS AND DISCOUNTS FROM BUSINESSES ALL ACROSS HOUSTON, JUST FOR SHOWING A VALID METRO FARE ITEM. % ALWAYS CALL AHEAD TO CONFIRM THAT THE BUSINESS IS OPEN. THE LIST IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE. www.RideMETRO.org/RiderRewards NEW PARTNERS PRESTON STATION Luv'em Leches specializes in a variety of authentic Tres Leches flavors and other desserts. They offer unique flavors like pina colada, coffee, Reese’s, and more. Luv'em Leches is located in the Underground Hall on 1010 Prairie St. Receive 10% off all your purchases when you show your METRO Fare Card. PRESTON STATION Born from an Italian man's passion for coffee, The Italian Job is home to some of the finest coffee and cocktails in Houston. Stop by and have a sip of the deliciousness brewed from beans imported from Italy. Visit The Italian Job on 409 Travis St. and show your METRO Fare Card to receive 10% off your beverage purchase. CLICK HERE TO PLAN YOUR TRIP www.RideMETRO.org/RiderRewards NEW PARTNERS PRESTON STATION Day Six Coffee Co. is a specialty coffee shop and collaborative space with a mission to provide the optimal environment for creativity and productivity. Stop by and indulge in their list of signature espresso drinks and their delicious food menu. Visit Day Six Coffee Co. on 910 Prairie St. and show your METRO Fare Card for 10% off your beverage purchase (excludes alcohol). OFF THE RAIL June & Co. is a women's clothing boutique located in the shopping center at M-K-T Heights. This boutique offers an array of fashionable trends, clothing, accessories, jewelry and gifts to fit anyone’s unique style. Visit June & Co. on 600 N Shepherd Dr #113 and receive 15% off your purchase when you show your METRO Fare Card. 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A • Luv'em Leches 10% off all meals 1010 Prairie St. 10% off all your purchases • Local Foods 420 Main St. • Day Six Coffee Co. 10% off meals 910 Prairie St. 10% off your beverage purchase (excludes alcohol) • The Italian Job 409 Travis St. 10% off your beverage purchase continued on next page www.RideMETRO.org/RiderRewards MAIN STREET ENSEMBLE / BELL STATION SQUARE STATION HCC STATION • Brown Bag Deli • Buffalo Soldier Museum • Burger Theory 919 Milam, Tunnels 3816 Caroline St. 1616 Main St. 50 cents off 50% off all tickets 10% off meals • Bullritos • Czech Center • Mademoiselle Louise 919 Milam St. T-500 4920 San Jacinto St. Bakery and Café 15% off 50% off all tickets 1725 Main St. 10 % off with a purchase • Flo Paris • Diced Poke of $10 or more 919 Milam St. T-800 917A Winbern 10% off meals 10% off all bowls • Your Pie 1625 Main St. • Fresh Healthy Café • Eye Theory METRO Monday: 500 Dallas St. #T-23 3510 Main St., Ste F 10% off meals 10% off regular size $25 off a pair of glasses smoothies on Fridays • Life Time – GreenStreet • Main Street Theater 1201 Main St. Suite 220 • Krunchy Chicken Deli 3400 Main St. Present the QR code below at 625 Fannin St. $1 off select plays for Life Time - GreenStreet for a FREE day pass: 10% off all meals a limited time • Jason’s Deli 901 McKinney • My Flaming Heart 10% off entrée purchase 3622 Main St. 10% off all purchases • Salata 1201 Fannin St. • Retrospect Coffee Bar 10% off all meals on Fridays 3709 La Branch 10% off all purchases • S&T Restaurant MCGOWEN STATION 1001 Texas Ave. • Spicy Girl 10% off meals on Tuesdays 917 Winbern St. FREE juice or smoothie • Good Times Cafe • The District Bar & Bistro with purchase 2100 Travis St. Suite 160 610 Main St. Receive 15% off your 10% off all meals • Tacos A Go Go purchase. 3704 Main St. • Glyderz 10% off meals • Bonchon Midtown 930 Main St. 2100 Travis St. Suite 110 Receive 10% off any scooter • The Breakfast Klub Receive 15% off your rental option 3711 Travis St. meal. 10% off meals • Seaside Poke 800 Capital St. (The Understory) • The Ensemble Theatre 10% on poke bowls 3535 Main St. WHEELER STATION Buy One Get One FREE on tickets. Valid at box office. • The Spot Barber Lounge 4412 Fannin St. 10% discount • St. Mary’s Medi Spa 4102 Fannin St. 10% discount on all services continued on next page www.RideMETRO.org/RiderRewards MUSEUM THEATRE DISTRICT DISTRICT STATION STATION • The Houston Museum • Alley Theatre of Natural Science 615 Texas Ave. 5555 Hermann Park Click here for 20% off Traveling Exhibits: 50% off Tickets • The Museum of EADO / Fine Arts Houston STADIUM STATION 1001 Bissonnet $5 off General Admission • Café TH and Exhibit Tickets 2108 Pease St. FREE spring roll with order of Hanh Mi (sandwich) • SeaSide Poke MEMORIAL HERMANN 2118 Lamar St. HOSPITAL / HOUSTON ZOO 10% off all bowls STATION • Houston Zoo 6200 Hermann Park COFFEE PLANT / Adult: $2 Off Child: $1 Off Admission SECOND WARD STATION • El Charro Mexican Bar and Grill 3801 Harrisburg DRYDEN / 10% off meals TMC STATION • Antone’s 6618 Fannin St. ELGIN / THIRD 10% off all meals WARD STATION • Poke in the Bowl 6611 Main St.
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