The moment has finally arrived: Election Day. To give New Yorkers an incentive to get to the polls, voting discounts abound from small businesses, major corporations, and beyond.
Since early voting was such a success — the first weekend saw record numbers alone — we’re certain plenty of politicos are anxiously making their way to their polling sites, regardless.
But that’s not to say we don’t appreciate an extra gesture on the big day. Check out where you can snag a freebie or discount after exercising your constitutional rights. Be sure to have your “I Voted” sticker with you, as it may be required for proof for some of the discounts/freebies. And of course, for more information on this super important day, peruse our Election Day guide for everything you need to know.
Food & drink voting discounts
1. Violife
Violife, the popular dairy-free cheese brand is serving FREE breakfast out of a pop-up truck on Election Day this year at various locations around NYC polling stations! Voters can receive a FREE Utopia Bagel with Violife’s dairy free cream cheese while supplies last, starting at 7 am on November 5th!
Truck locations are still to be confirmed, but there will be some around Uptown, Downtown, and Brooklyn.
2. NO BAR
The Standard East Village’s NO BAR is inviting voters to take advantage of a $7 Hot Dog + Brew deal on Election Day. With your “I Voted” sticker you can unlock the $7 combo or opt for a $10 martini and fries! There will also be happy hour specials all Election Day night.
3. Junior’s
The iconic NYC bakery is celebrating November 5th with half-off prices of all cheesecake slices with any breakfast, lunch, or dinner entrée and $5 off the prices of whole cakes in the bakery.
“Election Day is stressful enough, so why not dig into some real Brooklyn comfort food at any of our locations and wash it down with a half-price slice of our world-famous cheesecake,” said Alan Rosen, third-generation owner of Junior’s.
Psst: we’ve also rounded up where to get free breakfast on Election Day, so be sure to map out a game plan before making your voices heard.
4. William Greenberg Desserts
Get a free and special Voting Cookie at William Greenberg Desserts by flashing your sticker at one of their two locations until they close at 6:30 pm! The red, white, and blue is specifically made for today and early voters + absentees are welcomed too! Their UES location is 1100 Madison Avenue and their UWS location is 285 Amsterdam Avenue.
5. Ess-a-Bagel
Stop by Ess-a-Bagel today to get a free bagel with your “I Voted” sticker! Sides and spreads are available for an additional charge. Their 51st or 32nd Street locations are the ones participating!
6. Two Boots Pizza
Enjoy a free slice of pizza from Two Boots on Election Day at their Manhattan locations! They have locations in East Village, West Village, Upper East Side, and Upper West Side!
7. Fan-Fan Doughnuts
New Yorkers can stop by Fan-Fan Doughnuts to grab a free small soft serve when they show their voting sticker! Their address is 448 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn.
Experience voting discounts
8. SPIN
Play free ping pong on Election Day (Nov 5) at SPIN, where if you show your “I Voted” sticker you can play a free hour of ping pong! They’re looking to promote ‘ping pong diplomacy’ throughout the day…and are of course serving great food and bites while you play.
9. Stuart Cinema & Cafe
Stop by Stuart Cinema & Cafe in Brooklyn on Election Day from 10 am – 5 pm (while supplies last) and pick up a free movie ticket with your votiing sticker! The theater is located at 79 West St in Brooklyn.
10. CycleBar NYC
Up for a workout? If you DM CycleBar NYC a photo of you and your voting sticker, you can enjoy a free cycling class in NYC!
11. HOTWORX Greenwich Village
Get ready to sweat at HOTWORX Greenwich Village, where you can get a free fitness class with your voting sticker! They’re located at 784 Broadway in Manhattan.
12. Pure Barre NYC
Get a free fitness class from Pure Barre NYC when you email them a photo of you and your voting sticker! They have locations all across NYC in Manhattan, Brooklyn, and Queens so you can pick your closest spot!
Transport voting discounts
13. Uber
Uber is introducing brand new in-app features for the 2024 election, which includes 50% off rides (up to $10) when voters use the new ‘Go Vote’ tile. The tile will also allow you to find your nearest polling location based on where you are! And lastly, Uber Eats is offering 25% off their orders (up to $15, $25 min order) to make due for “late night election fuel.”
14. Lyft
Lyft is also offering Election Day deals — with 50% off of your ride to the polls. Use the code VOTE24 to take take 50% off (up to $10) today to a polling site. The code is valid on or before November 5th between 5 am – 10 pm.
15. Revel
Enjoy 50% off your Revel ride today with code VOTE50.