Food & Drink
Sugar Mama’s Ice Cream
15% Off
Sugar Mama’s Ice Cream is a family-owned ice cream shop offering locally made hand-scooped ice cream, sundaes, milkshakes, pints, and quarts.
George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off all single, double, and triple scoops when presenting their Mason ID. This offer is not valid on any other products.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned | Mason Square (Arlington)
Taco Bamba
Free Chips & Guacamole
Taco Bamba is a taqueria chain founded by a George Mason University alumnus, known for its counter-culture brand and devoted following. Each location features a distinctive menu and a full-service bar designed to reflect the character of its surrounding neighborhood.
George Mason students can enjoy a complimentary grilled guacamole and chips with any purchase of $15 or more when presenting a valid student ID. Exclusive offer at the Fairfax and Ballston locations only.
- Students
- Old Town Fairfax Business
The Auld Shebeen
10% Off
Receive 10% off food at The Auld Shebeen with a Mason ID. Discount does not include taxes, alcohol, or gratuities. Available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned
The Cupcake Delivers
Free Delivery
Receive free delivery on all purchases over $39 at The Cupcake Delivers. Available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees. Use the promo code gmuperksvip.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
The Delegate
15% Off
The Delegate is an elegate dining space located in the Washington, D.C., convention center area. As a part of the Thompson Restaurants, the venue welcomes the George Mason community with an exclusive offer: students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees receive 15% off food purchases when dining in.
The discount applies to the entire check when the host paying presents a valid Mason ID. Alcohol purchases are excluded, and the offer cannot be combined with other discounts. One discount per check; no limit on the number of guests.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
The Difference Baker
10% Off
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees receive 10% off with a Mason ID at the Difference Baker—a bakery-bistro certified free from gluten, soy, peanut, tree-nut, fish, and crustacean—located at 20937 Ashburn Rd #130, Ashburn.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned
The Inside Scoop
$1 Off
Faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees receive $1 off per item with a Mason ID at the Inside Scoop — the perfect ice cream parlor on wheels. Serving ultra-premium, hand-dipped ice cream made in small batches. Located around Fairfax at local events.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Old Town Fairfax Business
The Wine House
10% Off
Receive 10% off food at The Wine House with a Mason ID. Discount does not include taxes, alcohol, or gratuities. Available to faculty, staff, students, alumni, and retirees.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned | SciTech Campus (Prince William)
Tinycup Coffee
10% Off
Tinycup is a family and George Mason Alumni-owned coffee roasting company, helping everyday people relate to coffee as a personally restorative ritual through small-batch coffee roasting traditions that honor the indigenous coffee communities of the global south and curating a restful environment with our posters and apparel in The Rest Shop. Visit our shop online and follow us on Instagram at @tinycup.coffee.
George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees receive 10% off on all coffee and merchandise with the promo code Brave&Bold.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Alumni-Owned
Tony’s NY Pizza
Various Discounts
Tony’s NY Pizza serves authentic New York–style pizza and has been voted Best Pizza in DC, NOVA, and Fairfax 10 times. The restaurant features a full Italian kitchen, sandwiches, a bar, and house-made desserts. Owned and operated by a George Mason alumnus, it offers a welcoming, classic pizzeria experience.
George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees receive half off beer, wine, and cocktails on Wednesdays, and 50% off all pizza slices nightly from 10–11 p.m. at the Twinbrooke/GMU location.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Mason Square (Arlington)
Tropical Smoothie
10% Off
Enjoy freshly made sandwiches, smoothies, and wraps at Tropical Smoothie, located at 3811 N Fairfax Dr, Unit B, Arlington, VA. George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 10% off menu items when presenting their Mason ID.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
- Old Town Fairfax Business
Two Burritos
10% Off
Inspired by the bustling taquerías and vibrant street markets of Mexico, Two Burritos‘ mission is to bring the authentic taste of Mexican street food to your table. Every taco is crafted with passion, using fresh, locally sourced ingredients and traditional cooking methods passed down through generations.
George Mason students, faculty and staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 10% off everything on the menu when presenting their Mason ID.
- Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Upon visits, individuals must present their Mason ID or Alumni Association Member Card. Both cards are non-transferable. Discount exclusions may exist for specific businesses. View the list for discount specifics or ask participating businesses during your visit. Discounts may change or terminate without notice.
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