Patriot Perks

15% Savings with Thompson Restaurants

Plan your next friends’ night out, date night, or game-day gathering and enjoy discounted meal purchases when you dine at any Thompson Restaurants location.

Restrictions may apply. See indiviudal listing for details.

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Makers Union
Matchbox
Social House
Hen Quarter
Velocity Wings hosted a Watch Party at the Fairfax location, where George Mason students, alumni and fans watched the men's basketball game while enjoying freshly-prepared food.
A New Chapter in Dining at George Mason

Building Community Through Food

At George Mason University, dining is more than just meals. It’s about building community. That’s why George Mason has partnered with Chartwells Higher Education and Thompson Hospitality to deliver fresh, diverse, and welcoming dining experiences beyond campus dining. Together, we’re committed to creating spaces where students, faculty and staff, alumni, and fans can gather, connect, and thrive.

Our Partnership
Big Buns

Big Buns

Big Buns is a fun-casual restaurant brand with multiple locations in Northern Virginia and one in South Florida. Our restaurants are inspired by a true love for burgers, and the belief that eating out, in, or on-the-go, should feel like a fun backyard party with delicious food, ice-cold drinks, and good friends.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Hen Quarter

Hen Quarter Prime

Hen Quarter Prime serves refined Southern cuisine, featuring standout dishes like shrimp and grits and buttermilk-fried chicken. The establishment offers an indulgent grand brunch buffet, a chilled seafood bar, crafted cocktails, and picturesque river views in a warm, inviting setting.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Makers Union

Makers Union

Makers Union is a modern neighborhood gastropub offering craveable food and destination drinks across inviting venues in Reston Town Center, Ashburn, Arlington, and The Wharf.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Matchbox

Matchbox

Matchbox is a welcoming, upscale-casual American pizzeria known for its signature wood-fired, thin-crust pizzas, mini burgers, crisp salads, and craft cocktails.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey

Milk & Honey is a vibrant Southern-inspired restaurant serving up soulful, made-from-scratch favorites, such as award-winning shrimp & grits, chicken & waffles, RumChata French toast, buttery biscuits, and Old Bay wings.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
Website
Ms. Peach's Southern Kitchen

Ms. Peach’s Southern Kitchen

Ms. Peach’s Southern Kitchen, named in tribute to Hattie Warren, delivers warm, Southern-inspired comfort from shrimp & grits to peach cobbler pancakes with a spirit of hospitality and community.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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Social House

Social House

Social House Kitchen & Tap offers a vibrant atmosphere where guests can enjoy classic American comfort food, craft cocktails, and live music, making it a popular spot for social gatherings and casual dining.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
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The Delegate

The Delegate

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
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Velocity Wings

Velocity Wings

Velocity Wings is a neighborhood sports bar and restaurant renowned for its award-winning wings, Certified Angus Beef burgers, and crave-worthy game-day bites, offering a vibrant atmosphere with high-definition TVs, outdoor seating, and a full-service bar across multiple locations in Northern Virginia.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
Website
Wiseguy

Wiseguy Pizza

Wiseguy Pizza is a local favorite known for its massive 18-inch New York-style pies and oversized slices, offering classic and specialty pizzas, including vegan and gluten-free options.

George Mason students, faculty, staff, alumni, and retirees enjoy 15% off food with a valid Mason ID. Alcohol excluded; not combinable with other offers; one discount per check, no limit on guests.

  • Students, Faculty & Staff, Alumni, Retirees
Website

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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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