One of the best things in the world for a poor college student is free food. Everyone knows about the Starbucks app, but did you know there are tons of restaurants that offer lesser known customer rewards programs?
Spoon has your back with the best places to rack up the points. Get rewarded with incredible deals for eating at your favorite spots.
Cuisine: Soft pretzels with cold drinks and great dips
Locations: Across the US
Rewards Program: Get the Pretzel Perks card on their mobile app, which gives you a free pretzel for every 300 points earned. When you download the app, you also get rewarded with a free pretzel right away, and then you earn 10 points for ever dollar spent.
Cuisine: Steak and seafood
Locations: Alaska, Arizona, California, Hawaii, New Mexico and Washington
Rewards Program: Join the Prime Club and receive a free dessert upon registering and a free steak dinner on your one year anniversary of joining. Plus, don't forget about the deals and coupons that are sent straight to your email.
Cuisine: Coffee, tea, blended drinks and light bakery items
Locations: Across the US
Rewards Program: Use your mobile app or Caribou Perks card to earn a free medium drink. The more you use your card, the more rewards you will receive, including discounts and free coffee.
4. Cinnabon
Cuisine: A wide Variety of cinnamon buns, coffee drinks and milkshakes
Locations: Across the US and select locations internationally
Rewards Program: Join Club Cinnabon for an immediate free minibon cinnamon roll. The club also sends you coupons regularly and a free birthday treat.
5. Cold Stone Creamery
Cuisine: Ice cream, frozen yogurt, ice cream cakes and shakes
Locations: Across the US
Rewards Program: Join the My Cold Stone Club to receive emails with great coupons. Plus, you'll receive a free birthday treat.
Cuisine: Salads, soups, hot and cold sandwiches, breakfast, chili, pasta and bakery treats
Locations: New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Washington D.C., California, Arizona, Texas, Florida, Illinois, Rhode Island, Georgia, Maryland, Colorado and Utah
Rewards Program: Join the eCafe email list to automatically receive a free bakery treat. You will also get regular free treats and discounts sent to your inbox.
Cuisine: Frozen yogurt
Locations: California, New York, New Jersey, Florida and Texas
Rewards Program: Sign up for their VIP club to get free rewards, plus a free fro-yo on your birthday.
8. David's Tea
Cuisine: Loose leaf tea and tea supplies
Locations: Across Canada, California, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, Illinois and Connecticut
Rewards Program: Sign up for a Frequent Steeper Card to rack up points for free rewards. You can win free loose tea in addition to a free cup of tea for your birthday. Each dollar you spend equals one point, and once you hit 100 points, you can choose 2-oz. of any tea you want.
9. Fuddruckers
Cuisine: Burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads and special exotic burgers made from buffalo, wild boar and elk
Locations: Across the US and select international locations
Rewards Program: Join the Fudds Club to receive special coupons and promotions, plus rewards for your birthday and anniversary of joining.
10. Godiva
Cuisine: Gourmet chocolates
Locations: Across the US and select international locations
Rewards Program: Join the rewards club to get a free piece of chocolate every month, a free gift every time you spend $20, special offers and discounts. Plus, you get free shipping.
11. Jamba Juice
Cuisine: Blended fruit and vegetable smoothies, fresh juices and light snacks
Locations: Across the US and Canada
Rewards Program: Join the Jamba Insider Rewards program to receive $3 off your first purchase. You can earn points for each visit, and for every 35 points you get a $3 credit. Plus you get a free smoothie on your birthday.
Original post by Arielle Weg for Spoon University.
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