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Election Day 2020 Food And Drink Deals

Congratulations! You've almost made it to Election Day 2020. If you voted, whether by mail or in-person, you deserve a reward. Here's where to score some sweet -- and savory -- deals on Tuesday, November 3.
At Bardonna in Silver Lake, get $5 off any all-day-brunch order of $20 or more when you show your "I Voted" sticker.

The West Hollywood restaurant will be offering a complimentary drip coffee or tea from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. when you show your "I Voted" sticker at the cafe window.
"DoNut Be Silent." The Echo Park plant-based comfort food restaurant will offer $1 vegan donuts when you show your "I Voted" sticker.
The Habit has teamed with Feed The Polls to provide complimentary meals to poll workers on Election Day at a handful of polling locations. Choose between their signature charburger with cheese or a veggie burger, both of which come with french fries. Look for the Habit's catering trucks from 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at:
- Agoura Hills/Calabasas Community Center: 27040 Malibu Hills Rd, Calabasas CA 91301
- EC Bilbrew Library: 150 E El Segundo Blvd, Los Angeles CA 90061
- Carver Elementary School: 1425 E 120th St, Los Angeles CA 90059
- Lucy Avalos Community Center: 11832 Atlantic Ave, Lynwood CA 90262
- Citizens of Zion Missionary Church: 12930 S Lime Ave, Los Angeles CA 90059
- Rosecrans Recreation Center: 840 W 149th St, Gardena CA 90247�?�
Homeboy Industries and Amazon Studios have partnered to provide breakfast and lunch for 800 poll workers at 55 voting centers in Los Angeles on Election Day. They'll be focusing on under-resourced areas including East L.A., Palmdale, Compton and San Fernando. The meals will be produced and delivered by Feed HOPE, Homeboy Industries' new initiative to deliver meals to food-insecure Angelenos.
On Nov. 3, the first 100 people at either the Los Feliz or Highland Park location to show off their "I Voted" sticker will get a free salted chocolate chip cookie.�?� Since the Playa Vista location is closed on Tuesdays, you can score the same deal there on Wednesday, Nov. 4. No purchase required.�?�
Recently opened Jerry's in Marina del Rey is giving out free election-themed, mini cookies to customers wearing their "I Voted" stickers, from through Election Day.

The Hollywood pizzeria will give one complimentary salted chocolate chip cookie to any person who displays an "I Voted" sticker. Offer valid for dine-in only.
Vote for free noodles. Guests who visit any Marugame Udon location -- West L.A., Costa Mesa, downtown L.A. -- on Election Day and show their "I Voted" sticker or proof that they voted can purchase a bowl of udon and get another bowl for free.
DM Milk Jar a selfie with your I Voted sticker and they'll send you a code for a 20% discount.
Buy an entree and you'll get another entree of equal or lesser value for free (strange-looking patty melt, anyone?) when you display your "I Voted" sticker AND a coupon sent to people who subscribe to Norm's email updates. The offer is good for dine-in or takeout and is available at any Norms location.
Get a $1 red velvet churro when you show your "I Voted" sticker at any of Tacos Tu Madre's four locations -- Westwood, Larchmont, West Hollywood, Los Feliz. The WeHo location has a full bar of cocktails, wine and beer.

In the Beverly Grove area, head to Greek restaurant Theía to receive one complimentary dessert of your choice when you order of an entrée and flash your "I Voted" sticker. Options include: karithopita, coffee baklava, pistachio baklava or Le Café de la Place ice cream. Offer valid on dine-in or takeout with.
At Uncool in Larchmont, receive an order of free fries with any smashburger purchase when you show your "I Voted" sticker.
Want more info on voting? Head to our Voter Game Plan:
- Key dates and deadlines related to the election
- Key races we're following in Orange and L.A. counties
- A guide to ballot propositions and special measures
- FAQs about the election and voting-by-mail
- News stories about the election
- Your customized ballot
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